Dublin: signal, data and getting around
Ireland, covered by 16 Ireland plans from $1.14.
Talisim editorial team · Updated
Quick answer
A Talisim Ireland eSIM works in Dublin: 16 plans from $1.14, 500MB–50GB, up to 3G, 4G, 5G, on Eir. Top-ups: yes, on most plans. Data only: no phone number, calls or texts. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and iMessage work over data. Hotspot and tethering work, as far as your phone allows, and use the same data.
Where the signal goes
Fine in the centre. It thins quickly in the outer suburbs, and the DART loses it in the cuttings south of Dún Laoghaire.
Getting around
Walk the centre. The Luas trams are useful for anything further out, and Leap cards beat cash fares.
Neighbourhoods
Stoneybatter
North of the Liffey, and where the good coffee went.
Portobello
Along the canal, quiet, and a short walk from everything.
Temple Bar
Famous, and priced for people who don't know better.
What's on
St Patrick's Festival
Around 17 March
Across the city
Five days, not one, and the parade is only part of it.
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