Republic of Ireland uses a couple of different unique style of adapter plugs. When traveling to Ireland it is important to take along the correct type of adapter plug for your trip.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter. If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric. For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

If you are traveling to Northern Ireland you will use the same adapter plugs as Ireland, Republic of, Northern Ireland UK adapter plug.  These adaptors can also be used in England.

Watch Going In Style's Adaptor Video to see if you will need a grounded or a non-grounded adapter for your trip to Ireland.

Going In Style offers Dual Voltage blow dryers especially designed for use in the UK and Ireland.

Deluxe Adapter Plug Kit Includes: 

• Four adapters total

• Personal adapter travel bag

• Priority shipping upgrade with tracking

• Going In Style Ireland Adapter Model GIS-IRE-D-E-GUD-GUE

Standard PLUS Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• Two grounded adapter plugs

• CE Certified plugs

• One dual voltage Travel Power Surge Strip with built in surge protection

• Going In Style Ireland Adapter Model GIS-IRE-PS-D-E-GUD-GUE

Standard Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• Two grounded adapter plugs

• CE Certified plugs

• Going In Style Ireland Adapter Model GIS-IRE-D-E-GUD-GUE

Basic Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• Two non-grounded adapter plugs

• Polarized Plugs

• Going In Style Ireland Adapter Model GIS-IRE-D-E-GUD-GUE

Going In Style Adapters Feature:

• CE Certified

• Polarized adapter to fit polarized plugs (one prong larger than the other)

• Allows connection up to 240 volts

• Enables United States appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets

• Enables Europe appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets

• An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).

• Going In Style Adapters will work with Going In Style Converters

How are adapters named? What do the adapter letters mean? Read Going In Style's Blog Post about adapter naming convention >> http://www.goinginstyle.net/news/2015/1/21/adapter-letter-naming-convention-what-do-the-letters-mean

Travel Power Surge Strip Dual Voltage with Built in Surge Protector

NEW Standard PLUS Adapter Kit includes a power strip and grounded adapters for traveling to Ireland. Travel dual voltage power strip requires a grounded adapter, since it has a grounded power plug, to plug the power strip into Ireland wall electrical sockets. Dual voltage power strip is a great alternative to bringing several extra adapter plugs on your trip to Ireland and the United Kingdom. 

Travel power strip is dual voltage and has complete 3 line surge protection. Plug in your United States / North America appliance plugs into the three AC outlets.  Foreign electricity can have unexpected power surges and voltage spikes that can damage expensive electronics and appliances. If you are traveling with a laptop you will want to make a safe connection and surge protection is recommended. 

When you get to destination country you can plug your travel power strip into the countries wall sockets with the grounded adapter plug included in the Standard Plus Kit. Travel Power Surge Strip allows you to plug in three United States devices and two USB ports simultaneously. That means you can power your laptop while charging your cell phone and camera battery pack. Additionally the power strip has two 5V DC USB outlets with auto cut off auto reset overload protection so you can charge your cell ipad via the USB port and safe the AC outlets for other electronics. 

Travel Dual Voltage Power Strip with Surge Protection has a North America US plug, however you can plug it into any wall outlet world wide with the correct earthed adapter. The Standard Plus kit not only includes the power strip but also the grounded adapter needed to plug your power strip into foreign countries wall sockets. Travel power strip with surge protection is dual voltage and will work world wide. However, this power strip DOES NOT convert voltage so your appliance will need to be dual voltage or a converter is required.

Compact design and space-saving cord management system make it easy to take with you on all your trips.  Use the Power Surge Strip to keep electronic devices charged and ready to go at all times. Already have an adapter plug for your destination country? Shop for just the travel power strip.

**IMPORTANT: The Travel Power Strip DOES NOT convert voltage. Your AC devices MUST be rated 100-240, 110/220 or 120/240VAC to use them on foreign 220-240VAC electrical systems.

Read more about traveling with a Power Strip with Built In Surge Protection on Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Blog >> http://www.goinginstyle.net/news/2016/7/7/why-travel-with-a-power-strip

Travel Power Strip Features:

• Complete 3 Line Surge Protection

• Dual Voltage 100 - 240 VAC

• Three AC outlets Input/Output 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

• Max load 15A

• Two 5V DC USB Outlets with Auto cut-off/auto-reset overload protection

• Weight 0.56 lb.

• Dimensions 5"H x 3"W x 2"D

• Model PS4

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Ireland operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

You may need a converter to use your appliance, such as a blow dryer, in Ireland. Watch Going In Style's Dual Voltage video to see how to check to see if your appliance is dual voltage.  If your appliance is NOT dual voltage you will need a converter.

Check your appliances to make sure that they are dual voltage before you leave on your trip.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug. Read Going In Style's Blog to learn more about traveling with apple products >> http://www.goinginstyle.net/news/2015/1/6/ipads-iphones-and-apple-products

Converter- Changing Current Voltage

Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.

To learn more about adapters and converters visit Going In Style's Blog.

About Republic of Ireland

Geography

Ireland is located Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain and its area is slightly larger than West Virginia. Its climate is temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time. The terrain is mostly level to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast. Over 40% of the population resides in Dublin.

Currency

Currency in Ireland is the Euro (EUR). Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Ireland. Travelers’ cheques are accepted at many hotels and restaurants.

Staying Connected

Ireland has a modern digital telephone system using cable and microwave radio relay system. The domestic telephone system is privatized but dominated by former state monopoly operator; increasing levels of broadband access particularly in urban areas. Cell phone coverage is great throughout Ireland. When travelling to Ireland you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Ireland SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Ireland has 1.38 million internet hosts and over 3.042 million internet users. Internet access is available in internet cafes and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.