I lived in Cork for 6 months for work and absolutely loved it. Weather during the summer months is fantastic (although the winter months were pretty brutal!)Ask .away ..... I live in Cork about a 20 min drive from Blarney Castle .
( A ) We use Euros ....... NO NEED for U.K. Money.
( B ) Chip & Pin for Credit & Debit Cards ...... Although some places will allow signatures .............. Cheques are a thing of the past
( C ) A 3 pin Flat power point Plug for charging
( D ) Tipping is NOT EXPECTED