I might be doing a student exchange to Ireland, my junior year of high school (I'm 16)- anything to tell me?

Question

Advice?

Anything to say to my parents to keep them calm?

What's good in Ireland?

What should I see while I'm there?

I look old for my age, would I get carded at a bar/pub?

Answer 1

Don't drink the Guinness.

Answer 2

Depends where you're going. The north & south have their differnces; though in both, once you're outside the major towns & cities, the licensing laws are pretty relaxed. When I was growing up there they'd serve you as soon as you were tall enough to see over the bar ;)

Answer 3

If ur headin down near New Ross (in Wexford) in most a d pubs day dont really care as long as u look bout 18!!!!!!Ireland is good (loads a fine fellas)!!!Hav fun!!

Luvz ya hun

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Answer 4

The North is a fantastic place to go and Belfast makes for a great night out.  Its as safe as pretty much any other city, if not safer and the people are incredibly friendly and relaxed.  Just don't get too drunk and make sure you have organised how you are getting home as taxis can be hard to come by on a saturday night.

The scenery is stunning on the Antrim Coast and there is always the Giants Causeway among many other things to visit.

Do it - you'll love it!

Answer 5

They won't be too fussy about I.D. if you look around 18, and you should definatey get used to drinking heavily before you go otherwise you'll die on you're a.r.s.e after a few days in Ireland.

Also try watching some real Irish TV, as thier accent and dialect in some parts of the country doesn't resemble English very closely.

Answer 6

The people are very friendly.

The cost of living is high.

There are plenty of night clubs.

Dont over indulge and you will be fine.

Answer 7

really depends where abouts you're going...

make sure you always stick with someone you know because there are a bunch of freaks around though most people are lovely and very welcoming. they can be fairly strict on ID for pubs and clubs but a little charm goes a long way! I'm 17 but apparently I could pass for 21 and I still get asked for ID most of the time anyway :(

Answer 8

I'm sure you will be staying with a family while staying in Ireland so I don't think your parents should worry the experience should do you good and maybe help you grow up a bit depends on where your staying what you should see but hopefully you wont get served in the pubs as you'll need I.D.

Answer 9

Really? what county/town might you be going to?

High school is called "secondary school".

You probably would get served in a pub and you've a better chance of being served if you're a girl.

You can tell your parents that Ireland is safe and the people are kind.

Irish people tend to be more laid back then American people so don't take anything out of the fact that they might be "taking the p**s" and joke a lot