Precautions to take when travelling alone around Ireland

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I am thinking of visiting Ireland during October (Dublin, Cork, Killarney and ring of Kerry). That will be my first time travelling alone. As a woman I am already in a disadvantaged position. So what precautions should I take?

Are there any areas or types of establishments or means of transportation that I should avoid? Is it wise to say that am travelling alone if I asked?



Best Answer

As @user1291332 has stated Ireland is a safe place to travel just try to avoid the city buses at night if you are on your own. While there are few incidents on them a taxi would be a safer option though a bit more expensive.

Kerry isn't as well connected as the major cities (as you would expect) so it might do no harm doing a bit of research about where you want to go and when. At night your best bet again are taxis as there will be little to no public transport services available.

Also be careful at night to whom you are talking to, avoid suspiciously looking strangers.

Just treat your safety as you would if you were at home and you will be fine.

Here are some other useful links:

National Rail Network (Iarnród Éireann)

National Bus Network (Bus Éireann)




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Is it safe to travel Ireland alone?

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    Answer 2

    Ireland, in general, is a fairly safe place to travel. You should have no problems on public transport. However do take care in bigger cities, such as Cork and Dublin at night.

    Also see http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ireland#Stay_safe

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