U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Ireland. Ireland is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Full advisory →Is Ireland safe? 🇮🇪
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Ireland scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Ireland Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Ireland destination assessed, Dublin scores highest (89/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Ireland: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Ireland destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Ireland safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 97 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.7 / 100k | 97 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 75.0% | 78 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 78/100 | 78 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 84/100 | 84 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 2.8 / 100k | 93 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Ireland safety FAQ
Is Ireland safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Ireland Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Ireland averages 89/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Ireland?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Dublin currently scores highest at 89/100 (Very Safe).
Where does this Ireland safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.