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The Merrion 5 Star Hotel Useful Information

Time zone
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Language(s) spoken
Ireland is officially a bilingual country.

Although English is the most widely spoken language, Gaelic Irish is taught in all schools and is seen in public signs, road directions and place names.
Electrical system
Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC.

Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday:
9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Sunday:
12:00 noon to 6:00 pm
Working hours
Monday to Friday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Time and distance to shopping
Grafton Street: 5 minute walk

Temple Bar: 10 minute walk

O'Connell Street: 15 minute walk
Public holidays

St. Patrick's Day
Easter Monday
May Bank Holiday
June Bank Holiday
August Bank Holiday
October Bank Holiday
Christmas Day
St. Stephen's Day

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