Public Phones in Ireland
There are public telephones in many outdoor locations, as well as in telecenters, public buildings including rail and bus stations, shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Local, trunk and international calls can be dialed direct from these phones.
Cardphones: There are cardphones in cities and towns throughout Ireland. Cards can be purchased in Telecentres as well as post offices and retail outlets, displaying the Callcard sign. Cards can be purchased in 10, 20, 50 and 100 unit denominations. Operating instructions are displayed in each kiosk or on the payphone itself. For location of Cardphones and Callcard Agents ring Toll Free 1800 250 250.
A list of all Irish regional codes and International direct dialing codes is contained in the front of the telephone directory.
International Calling Cards from most countries are accepted by the international telephone exchange for costs incurred by calls back to the country in which the card was issued.
Emergency Numbers
In case of emergency, Dial 999 and ask the operator for the emergency service you require: Fire, Gardaí (Police), Ambulance, boat and coastal Rescue, Mountain and Cave rescue. Calls to these services are free of charge.
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