Ireland Travel Risk Overview
Is Ireland safe to visit right now?
Low risk. Yes, Ireland is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Specific cities and regions can differ — check the city files below.
Ireland has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 17 out of 100 (low risk tier); city-level files are available for 1 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Ireland, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Ireland assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 29, 2026
Overall, Ireland remains a low‑risk destination with a baseline safety score of 17/100 and a US State Department advisory at level 1. The country is currently experiencing a drought, which is part of a broader regional alert, and CDC health notices indicate a level 1 global dengue risk. Recent reports highlight ongoing road‑safety initiatives in Northern Ireland and concerns about cycling safety, suggesting travelers should stay alert to traffic conditions.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Ireland to visit in 2026?
Ireland currently sits at 17/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's nine-category baseline composite, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Travelers can usually treat Ireland as a low-friction destination with standard precautions; the per-city files below cover any city-specific concerns. The full live US State Department advisory text for Ireland, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Dublin), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 50 |
|---|---|
| Source note | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 1 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Ireland
Showing 1 of 1 reviewed cities in Ireland, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Ireland
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Ireland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, , ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Green flood alert in Ireland GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-29
On 27/08/2026, a flood started in Ireland, lasting until 29/08/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Ireland. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Ireland
Ireland is currently classified under a Level 1 travel advisory, reflecting low overall risk for crime, health, and political stability. Visitors can expect a generally safe environment but should follow standard local guidance.
Top risk drivers
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Level 1 travel advisory – normal precautions
· advisory
The U.S. State Department, Canadian travel advice, and the UK Foreign Office all list Ireland at Level 1, indicating low risk and recommending normal safety measures.
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Low petty‑crime risk
· crime
Sicuro’s risk profile notes that Ireland faces a low risk from civil unrest and petty crime.
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No airport transfer planned
· Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
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No travel insurance
· Money/Health
Out-of-pocket costs after illness or theft can be significant.
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Crime exposure
· Crime
Pickpocketing and tourist-targeted scams are common in busy areas.
Recent intelligence
- Ireland Travel Advisory – Level 1 (Exercise normal precautions) [source]
- Canada travel advice for Ireland – Take normal security precautions [source]
- UK Foreign Office Ireland travel advice – No significant updates [source]
- Ireland travel advice – official government site overview [source]
- Smartraveller Ireland advice – overall: exercise normal safety precautions [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ireland safe to visit right now?
Yes, Ireland is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Specific cities and regions can differ — check the city files below. Composite baseline: 17/100 (Low risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Ireland?
The current US State Department advisory level for Ireland is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Ireland in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Ireland is 17/100 (Low risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Ireland?
City-specific files for Ireland are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Ireland were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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