# What to wear in Ireland **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 26, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477 "2012-07-26T18:26:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![luvrbcs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/1 "2012-07-26T18:26:56Z")
I will be going to Ireland (Adare Manor, County Limerick) Janurary 27th for a week and was wondering if anyone had any tips for what to wear. I was thinking jeans, turtle neck sweaters and a leather jacket. Sound sufficient or should I pack heavier? ---
**Author:** ![njtt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecd19e/32.png) [@njtt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/njtt)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/2 "2012-07-26T18:31:13Z")
I would be careful about [anything green](http://www.ireland-information.com/irishmusic/thewearingofthegreen.shtml). Seriously, though, something waterproof, with a hood. ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/3 "2012-07-26T18:33:57Z")
If you want to blend in you can use [this](http://www.sodahead.com/living/school-refuses-to-allow-scottish-kilt-to-be-worn-because-they-want-to-teach-him-to-dress-like-a-ma/question-2655799/?link=ibaf&q=&imgurl=http://www.tartan.galician.org/images/traditional_kilt.jpg) as a guide. ---
**Author:** ![luvrbcs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/4 "2012-07-26T18:47:22Z")
> [@Si\_Amigo](#): > > If you want to blend in you can use [this](http://www.sodahead.com/living/school-refuses-to-allow-scottish-kilt-to-be-worn-because-they-want-to-teach-him-to-dress-like-a-ma/question-2655799/?link=ibaf&q=&imgurl=http://www.tartan.galician.org/images/traditional_kilt.jpg) as a guide. Now that seems a little too chilly. Maybe with long johns. ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/5 "2012-07-26T18:56:27Z")
> [@luvrbcs](#): > > Now that seems a little too chilly. Maybe with long johns. I went to Scotland in February and ended up playing golf! Quite unexpected but I was told that it was normal. If you are worried about getting cold take along one of [these](http://www.heritageofscotland.com/Kilts---Skirts/Ladies-Billie-Kilt--Pure-Wool--Heritage-of-Scotland/pid,5518,cid,15860623,product.php). ---
**Author:** ![FuzzyOgre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@FuzzyOgre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FuzzyOgre)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/6 "2012-07-26T19:07:55Z")
> [@luvrbcs](#): > > I will be going to Ireland (Adare Manor, County Limerick) Janurary 27th for a week and was wondering if anyone had any tips for what to wear. I was thinking jeans, turtle neck sweaters and a leather jacket. > > Sound sufficient or should I pack heavier? Find a weather website. Chances are it will have seasonal trends, and you can look up the week(or just month) that you will be there. ---
**Author:** ![PaulParkhead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@PaulParkhead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PaulParkhead)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/7 "2012-07-26T19:19:31Z")
I’m in western Scotland which has a similar climate, albeit perhaps a little colder. Expect rain, winds and relatively mild temperatures. It doesn’t snow that much in Ireland, but it wouldn’t be unheard of. Same with temps going below freezing. It can be changeable, though. I’d say waterproofs and layers will be your friends. ---
**Author:** ![luvrbcs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/8 "2012-07-26T19:42:36Z")
> [@PaulParkhead](#): > > I’m in western Scotland which has a similar climate, albeit perhaps a little colder. Expect rain, winds and relatively mild temperatures. It doesn’t snow that much in Ireland, but it wouldn’t be unheard of. Same with temps going below freezing. > > It can be changeable, though. I’d say waterproofs and layers will be your friends. Would you consider a leather jacket as a waterproof? ---
**Author:** ![PaulParkhead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@PaulParkhead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PaulParkhead)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/9 "2012-07-26T19:52:30Z")
> [@luvrbcs](#): > > Would you consider a leather jacket as a waterproof? Eh, somewhat, I suppose. Probably it would be OK in a short, light shower. It can rain a lot in Ireland, though. I used to ride a motorcycle in the UK - I wouldn’t trust my leather pants or jacket to keep me dry in serious rain. ---
**Author:** ![sparky\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/10 "2012-07-26T20:35:04Z")
I was there in December once and wore an LL Bean fleece [jacket](http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/61245?feat=fleece%20jacket-SR1) under a [windbreaker](http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s-Android%E2%84%A2-Jacket/OM4469,default,pd.html). I also often had fleece gloves and fleece hat on. The problem over there (to me) is the wind and dampness. ---
**Author:** ![sparky\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/11 "2012-07-26T20:38:54Z")
> [@luvrbcs](#): > > Would you consider a leather jacket as a waterproof? No. Also, I find leather to be quite cold when damp out (damp as in humid air). ---
**Author:** ![An\_Gadai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/12 "2012-07-27T14:25:26Z")
Wrap up well and pack a raincoat and umbrella too. It rains most days. In January it often gets to -5c (20s f) or colder but will typically be milder. We didn’t have much of a winter this past year but the previous year had a long cold winter with lots of snow and ice. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2012, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/13 "2012-07-27T15:17:05Z")
A T-Shirt that says “Kiss me, I’m the only one here who’s NOT Irish.” ---
**Author:** ![Colophon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f05b48/32.png) [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/14 "2012-07-27T17:21:48Z")
> [@Si\_Amigo](#): > > If you want to blend in you can use [this](http://www.sodahead.com/living/school-refuses-to-allow-scottish-kilt-to-be-worn-because-they-want-to-teach-him-to-dress-like-a-ma/question-2655799/?link=ibaf&q=&imgurl=http://www.tartan.galician.org/images/traditional_kilt.jpg) as a guide. Ireland, not Scotland. In Ireland they dress like [so](http://irishfireside.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/leprechaun-12332.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![Frylock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ce7236/32.png) [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/15 "2012-07-27T17:36:04Z")
> [@luvrbcs](#): > > I will be going to Ireland (Adare Manor, County Limerick) Janurary 27th for a week and was wondering if anyone had any tips for what to wear. I was thinking jeans, turtle neck sweaters and a leather jacket. > > Sound sufficient or should I pack heavier? Hey, I stayed there in 2007. For some reason they gave us a week in a villa for just $650. I cannot recall how my wife finagled this. Anyway, the clothes you describe sound sufficient to me. But I have never worn leather so I can’t be certain. And it could get much colder than you expect, so I’d at least pack something heavier for just in case. ---
**Author:** ![Corcaigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Corcaigh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corcaigh)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2012, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/16 "2012-07-28T12:15:20Z")
> [@luvrbcs](#): > > I will be going to Ireland (Adare Manor, County Limerick) Janurary 27th for a week and was wondering if anyone had any tips for what to wear. I was thinking jeans, turtle neck sweaters and a leather jacket. > > Sound sufficient or should I pack heavier? Get back to me closer to the date, the weather here changes in a heartbeat… but as a general rule it’s mild and wet in the winter. Or it might be dry and cold. Leather jackets aren’t much use in the rain, you’ll ruin it. Jeans and sweaters are fine. ---
**Author:** ![hibernicus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hibernicus/32/2802_2.png) [@hibernicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hibernicus)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2012, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/17 "2012-07-28T13:45:33Z")
You can have any weather in Ireland in January. It can be warm or cold, raining or sunny or (less often) snowy. Here’s what I suggest. - Long-sleeved cotton shirt - Fleece - Lightweight waterproof and windproof coat/jacket This combination (or subset thereof) will be adequate for the full range of conditions you are likely to encounter in January. It also means that if you need to look smart indoors, you just take off your fleece and you are wearing a nice shirt. Below the waist, you just need ordinary trousers. No long johns or thermals or anything like that. Bring sturdy footwear that will keep your feet dry even if there are puddles or (less likely) slush. ---
**Author:** ![luvrbcs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/18 "2012-07-31T00:37:15Z")
Ok so far I got: No leather Sweaters Fleece jeans Long sleeve shirts Waterproof shoes. Sounds good. No comes the fun part, shopping. Thanks everyone. Looking forward to this trip, especially the Guiness factory and Jameson whiskey. ---
**Author:** ![An\_Gadai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/19 "2012-07-31T12:45:12Z")
> [@luvrbcs](#): > > Ok so far I got: > > No leather > Sweaters > Fleece > jeans > Long sleeve shirts > Waterproof shoes. > > Sounds good. No comes the fun part, shopping. > > Thanks everyone. Looking forward to this trip, especially the Guiness factory and Jameson whiskey. Raincoat and an umbrella and you’re good to go. ---
**Author:** ![luvrbcs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477/20 "2012-07-31T14:06:48Z")
I can take an umbrella on a plane? Oops, never mind. I can use my Totes and put it in the luggage. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-in-ireland/629477.md?page=2)