Has anyone (women) traveled to Ireland alone recently?

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Priscilla Duck

Hiya, as a female who lives in Ireland, all I can say is that I travel alone every day and have never run in to any trouble! I know it's different when you're not a native, but really, Ireland is a very safe country. Driving will be an interesting experience for you - we drive in the left - but the roads have been improved greatly in the last 20 years and driving is the best way of getting around - I've linked to an article below on driving tips for Ireland. Most rental companies will include break-down cover etc in their policy. If you want to feel REALLY safe, I'd advise you to pick up a cheap pay-as-you-go mobile phone for use during your stay, if your own phone isn't a tri-band. These cost about Eur 40, but the peace of mind you get from being able to call anyone at anytime is definitely worth it.

I'd also advise you to stay in Bed & Breakfasts rather than in hotels ('Discover Ireland' link below). These are family run guest accommodation and the people who run them are brilliant. They can give you loads of hints and tips on attractions in the area and will usually take time to chat and get to know you - very comforting when you're travelling on your own and much better than the anonymity of hotels.

The trip advisor site give great reviews of different activities and attractions and there are lots of Q&As and travellers' tales on there too.

I've no qualms about recommending Ireland as a travel destination for you. Just take the usual precautions at night and in cities. The people are very welcoming to tourists and the tourism idustry is very well established, so you really shouldn't encounter any problems.

happyhoot

Do It! Im only 17 but I do it once or twice a year on my own. I get a taxi or a lift off someone to the airport, then fly there as it isn't far and is really cheap. I have a cousin who lives there, but usually I stay in a nice hotel for about 4-5 days on my own and go around having a look at the things I want to do, and then after I get a train to my cousins house which and spend a week or so with her. You should deffinately do it because you will get a great sense of independence doing it by yourself. And I wouldn't worry about stories you might have heard about travelling to Europe alone- if you were travelling to somewhere such as Italy or Greece or somewhere where English isn't a main lanuguage then you are right to feel slightly wearly, but Ireland is nothing to worry about its no different to England or wherever you are from. Besides they have the sexiest accents =] Hope this helped x

Shiori_hime

I lived alone in Galway city for four months when I did my fieldwork last year. I also traveled all over the place, by myself, using the bus system and I was alone for all of that too. I would actually worry more about getting used to driving on the left side of the road than about anything else, BUT don't leave you common sense at the customs checkpoint either. Always have a map and the address of your hotel or bed and breakfast on you when you go out, plan your routes well in advance, be alert, ask about places you should avoid...in other words, do the exact same things you would do if you traveled around your home country alone. I really think there's no reason to panic if you do those things and you should wind up having a nice trip.

Jas B

Ireland is a safe country and as long as you use common sense especially in cities, you will be fine, even if you did walk around in an England t-shirt. My daughter (grew up in Scotland) and often walks around here in Ireland in a Scotland jumper.

The Irish are very friendly and welcoming and whether you stay in B&B's, hotels or maybe you should try hostels where you will meet other young people travelling. Where ever you stay you will have a great time.

janus

Ireland is a very safe Country and you will have a Great Time. On Match Days when there is an International on like Rugby or Soccer , there are loads of People wearing England Shirts with the Red Cross on it, The Saint George Cross in Dublin and no Problem. Twenty Years ago at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland my Sister had a Sweat Shirt with small Union Jacks all over it and Nautical Signs and no Problem, maybe it was because she is a Woman that nobody minded. It is the sort of thing they do, I have seen a lot of Women with similiar Atire. At Night time especially in Cities at Weekends you can come across the Odd Maniacs who seem to pick on People, some of these are Women and Teenagers Attacking other Women maybe out of Jealousy who knows. It can be Alcohol or Drug Fuelled. These are very Rare Happenings, but you just have to be aware of the Possibilities and be on your Guard. I assure you it is very very Safe here and you will enjoy yourself.

Jacqueline A

If ya can handle Jersey, ya can handle Ireland!

TwoBigOneGrowing

Just do it. Nobody in Ireland robs you with a gun at traffic lights as they do in some countries.
Ireland only bad weapons are the weather and the prices but on the plus side is the welcome, the laughs, the Irish. the views , the peace especially driving out of cities.
Discover Ireland web site will give you lots of good advise, Trip Advisor .com can reassure you on every place you select to stay and offer you the latest news on travellers experiences. That should reassure you
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If you want a good two weeks and do not need endless sun then there is no better place so get packing!

PeaceLoveHappyness

Ireland is a GREAT place to visit! Everyone is really nice! The land is so pretty there too so you have to go!! Make sure to visit Giant Causway and a lot of castles. and go shopping there too their clothes are adorable! Have fun because the last time i went to Ireland was when i was when i was 9 and so i am soooo jealous!!!!

Podge and Rodge Tribute Band

Sher if ya want someone to show you around we'd be only too willing to help!!!

You could always stay with us in Ballydung Manor as well. We could make up the spare room for ya. Since Lucy's moved out things have been fair quiet altogether.

Johnnydairishfella

thats bullshit
a woman is more likely to get sexually assulted or physically assulted in the USA and canda, than in the whole continent of europe.
but some handing pepper spray would be a good idea.
but i would say that ireland would be one of those safer countries, unless if you want to parade around the streets with an england shirt on, a union jack on your back, a Britsh sumbrayro, and an orange sash, your bound to get assulted by a large group of natives, wealding weapons.
not likely to happen to me, i may live in england, but im an irish republican.

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