Dublin

Tipping

Generally, round taxi fare up to the nearest Euro if it's between 10 and 15 Euro, add a Euro or two if it's over that.

Restaurants will usually add 10%-15% to large parties (usually, over 8 people). You're not obliged to pay this, but you should, unless the service has been particularly bad, or there's been a major problem, in which case you really should let management know, and give them a chance to sort it out. For smaller groups, 10% is a fairly standard tip, 15% if you thought the service was particularly good. More than that would be pretty unusual.

It's not usual to tip at the bar, but if there's a waiter service, generally round up to the nearest Euro (for a single drink) or add a Euro or two if you're buying a round.

Weather

Ireland has a fairly mild climate. However, climate is the average of 30ish years of weather - so be aware!

Expect some rain - in general, if you leave your umbrella at home, you're guaranteed rain. This counts double for anyone in white linen trousers! Usually, these showers won't last long though, so serious waterproof gear won't be needed.

Temperatures in June can range from 5°C to 20°C (40F-70F), but general stay between 13°C and 16°C (55F-60F). Dublin can be fairly windy, which will make it seem a little colder, but a jumper or light jacket should usually be sufficient to keep you warm.

A general rule for Irish weather is that if you don't like the current iteration, wait five minutes and you'll have a new one.