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Money matters
We use Euros in Ireland.

The best value to buying Euros is to use your ATM card in Ireland to withdraw Euros. This is much better than trying to change Dollars or some other currency in a bank.

Please note that banks in Ireland do NOT accept $100 bills as there are too many forgeries.

Health & Travel Insurance
Please note that you need to supply your own travel and health insurance on these courses. Often, Visa will cover insurance for you if you have purchased your fligh tickets using your Visa card.

Please consider the matter of Insurance before you travel and make sure you have appropriate cover for your needs.

Airport preference
Shannon airport is the easiest airport to travel to the centre. It takes about 50 minutes by cab, or 2 hours by public transport.

Dublin airport can take 5 or 6 hours to get here.

Galway is a small airport 30 minutes drive from the centre. It offers flights from Luton, Birmingham, Manchester and other airports.

Time zone
We are the same time zone as London GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Safety of travellers
Ireland is considered a very safe place to travel and the Irish people are in general helpful and warm.

But please take care of your bags in large cities especially Dublin or Limerick.

Voltage
Voltage is 220 Volts. We use 3 pin plugs, which are rectangular in shape.

Phoning home or having them contact you
The yoga centre is a place of retreat for poeple to get away from their usual life and for each person to take time for their Self.

Mobile phones should be switched off at all times.

The phone at the centre should only be used in an emergency situation if family need to contact you.

The phone at the centre is private and should only be used in an emergency.

You are encouraged to ensure you can take time at the centre to stay here without concerns for things external to the course.

Many are surprised that life goes on quite well without them having to make phone calls.

Internet
A new internet system has been installed in the centre which allows you to connect your laptop to the Internet using a network connection socket.

This facility is not encouraged and should only be used if necessary. There is a charge to avail of this service.

The computer in the office is not for visitors use.

There is an internet service in Gort and also in Kinvara.

Weather in this country
Is very un-predictable and changes all the time.

Best to expect a mixture of dry and wet weather, warm (20 Celcius) and rarely but sometimes colder ( 10 celcius) weather, and rarely hot (30+ celcius) weather.

Warmest months tend to be May to October with warmest tending to be July & August.

Having said that, sometimes we get a warmer May or September than July or August. It changes each year, and also each day, and often each hour.

Best to bring good rain gear (light and gortex is best rather than a big heavy coat that someone might use in New York or some city), and layers of extra clothes (tee shirts) you can take off or add to. A fleece sweather can also be useful.

Last words
Come prepared for adventure ;-) with a smile and an open heart.