IDD is available. Country code: 353 followed by the area code, omitting the initial zero.

Roaming agreements exist with a wide range of international mobile phone carriers. Coverage is good.

Internet is readily available; Internet cafes exist in nearly every town.

The national public broadcaster Radio Telefis Eireann (RTE) dominates the radio and TV sector. It provides a comprehensive service in both English and Irish. The Irish print and broadcast media operate freely within the confines of the law. Broadcasting is regulated by a commission appointed by the Department of Communications. The Competition Authority safeguards against unfair competition in the press sector. Cross-media ownership is permitted within certain limits - press groups may own up to 25 per cent of local radio and TV stations.
Press: There are several daily newspapers published in Dublin including Evening Herald, the Irish Independent (website: www.unison.ie/irish_independent) and The Irish Times (website: www.ireland.com); and two in Cork (Evening Echo and Irish Examiner (website: www.irishexaminer.com)). British dailies and Sunday papers are available.
TV: RTE is a public broadcaster and operates three networks, including an Irish-language station TG4.
Radio: Radio RTE is a public broadcaster and operates four networks, including the flagship station Radio 1, a pop music station; Raidio na Gaeltachta operates an Irish-language station; and Lyric FM is a classical and cultural station. Today FM is the national commercial network.

Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1730/1800, Sat 0900-1300. Sub-post offices close at 1300 one day a week. The Central Post Office is in O'Connell Street, Dublin.