# Emergencies & travel insurance in Ireland

> The EU emergency number is 112. Here is what to know about health, insurance and contacts in Ireland.

The EU emergency number is 112. Here is what to know about health, insurance and contacts in Ireland.

## Get online at the airport

Install a MerrSIM eSIM for Ireland (from €1.49, 10 GB €8.99) before departure and you’re online the moment you land at Dublin Airport — no WiFi hunt, no roaming.

[MerrSIM — eSIM Ireland](https://merrsim.com/destinations/esim-plans-for-ireland)

## Does your phone support eSIM?

Before you buy, check two things. First, the phone must be eSIM-compatible: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Motorola, Huawei and Oppo models. Second, it must be carrier-unlocked. You can verify by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. This saves you any surprises when you arrive in Ireland.

## Coverage and 5G speed in Ireland

The eSIM connects to the main local operators, so you get the same coverage as a local, including 4G/LTE and 5G where available. In the cities and tourist areas of Ireland the signal is strong and stable; in very remote villages or mountains it can weaken, as with any operator. Hotspot is included, so you can share the connection with your laptop or a travel companion at no extra cost.

## How an eSIM works

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone: there is no physical card to insert. You buy it online, get a QR code by email and scan it in your settings. Once installed, the profile lives on your phone and activates when you reach Ireland, connecting automatically to a local partner network. You can keep your main SIM at the same time, so your number still gets calls and texts while the eSIM handles data.

## eSIM versus roaming

Roaming with your home carrier can be expensive outside bundles — sometimes several euros per gigabyte, with bills that land after the trip. A local eSIM turns that into a fixed price you know up front: you pay in advance, you know exactly how many GB you have, and there are no hidden fees. For a trip to Ireland, that means peace of mind and often a real saving compared with leaving roaming switched on unchecked.

## Why travellers choose MerrSIM

MerrSIM builds local plans for dozens of destinations, at a fixed price in euros — no dollar exchange rate and no surprises. Every plan includes hotspot, instant QR activation and no document registration. The app and support are in Albanian, which makes it easy for the diaspora and travellers from the region. For Ireland, that means a simple experience: buy it, scan it, and you are ready before you board the plane.

## FAQ

### How do I get online as soon as I arrive in Ireland?
Activate a MerrSIM eSIM for Ireland (from €1.49, 10 GB €8.99) by QR before departure; you connect automatically at the airport.


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Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-28  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/emergjenca-sigurim-ireland-en