What to pack for Dublin, Ireland

Hello everyone,

So, some of you may know that I went to Dublin with my kids and my mother over Spring break. It was a great trip and I thought I would share here what one should pack for a visit to the island. While, many say that it rains all the time in Ireland, we were lucky enough that it was sunny and beautiful the whole week we were there. However, when traveling to a wet place it is prudent to take a rain coat that will protect you from rain and wind.

Well, I already had my white #Columbia rain jacket and as an early Mother’s Day gift I got a similar one for my mother. These jackets came in handy since it kept us warm when it would get a bit windy at the end of the day. Even though it did not rain, it is always a good idea to have a rain jacket when traveling.

Another important thing to pack for Ireland is comfortable shoes. We did a lot of walking even though we only stayed in Dublin. I also recommend taking at least 2 pairs of shoes and again, they should be resistant to rain. I took a pair of booties and a pair of #Melissa shoes. One was gray and the other black, this way they went with everything.

I opted for leggings and plain long shirts. The leggings take less space in the bag and this way I was able to only take a carry-on bag with enough outfits for 8 days. Because I chose plain shirts I also took some scarves to accessorize. I chose simpler ones so they would go with all of the outfits.

Finally I chose to wear the same sterling silver earrings, necklace and rings. Less to keep track of and no need to worry about losing anything. I also left my diamond wedding ring at home and only wore my band. Better safe than sorry when traveling.

I would add that layering is key when traveling to a place with weather like Ireland. There you could have all different seasons in one day alone so it is best to layer. I did take a stocking cap and a ball cap, they did come in handy. (I have very thin hair so I need to make sure my head is covered when I spend a lot of time outside so that I don’t burn my scalp.) The stocking cap helped me keep warm though.

Thank you for reading,

Juliana