Unlike their NI neighbours, Ireland has wholeheartedly embraced the Euro. The most commonly used of the seven notes are the €50, €20, €10 and €5. Try not to use larger denominations as shops and public transport don’t like breaking them... and you know what they say about refusal often offending.

Bank opening hours are usually Mon, Tues and Fri 10:00 - 16:00, Wed 10:30 - 16:00 and Thurs 10:00 - 17:00. ATMs accept any Visa, Plus, Cirrus, MasterCard, Eurocard, or Eurocheque cards 24hrs. Many shops and services now use CHIP & PIN cards. In addition to banks, money can be changed at most Post Offices, Tourist Offices, and hotels. Don't forget, the NI currency is £Sterling, though some places eg Newry and West Belfast are designated Eurozones. Look for the € sign in shops and businesses.

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