Is Ireland safe for solo female travelers?

Ireland is generally very safe for solo female travelers. The locals are hospitable and welcoming. Low crime rates and high police visibility reinforce the sense of security. However, normal precautions, like avoiding solitary walks late at night in secluded areas and making sure you stay in endorsed accommodation, should be applied as in any travel situations.

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How safe is Ireland for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.7 /5

based on 116 experiences from female travelers

Lara

Lara

Czech Republic

Dublin, Group travel

I was in Dublin for two weeks because if the Erasmus projekt in my school. I lived in a host family near Dublin, about 30 minutes by train from the city centre. I realy enjoyed it and felt save even when i was on my way home at 12am

Posted: December 7, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
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Lolita

Lolita

Belgium

Ireland, Group travel

I want to an Ireland trip in car with a friend and this was amazing! 🤩 Each day we met different people so nice ! The places were wonderful and the atmosphere was really great ! I don’t remember the budget but we were student so we haven’t spend to much money. I felt safe in every city. I recommend this country 100% šŸ’Æ! šŸ‡®šŸ‡Ŗ

Posted: October 11, 2025
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Dingle, Solo travel

Go see the monastery, definitely go to The cheese shop in Dingle it was amazing. Explore some of the beaches around Dingle they're really pretty. I absolutely loved my time in Dingle especially because I went during the Dingle food festival. If you can go during the Dingle food festival definitely do that.

Posted: October 4, 2025Experienced: September, 2022
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Dublin, Solo travel

I did a solo travelling trip to Dublin in July! Stayed at Clink i Lar hostel which was very lovely with its central location, common spaces, private curtains beds. The hostel was very commercialised though and didn’t feel as warm and friendly as other places I’ve stayed. I did a walking tour, went to the National Leprechaun Museum, did James Joyce Ulysses walking tours and more! It is definitely a lovely location to solo travel too and at the right hostel you can meet people and go to pubs - I definitely recommend Dublin!

Posted: August 29, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Dublin, Solo travel

I stayed a little over a month in irland and dublin was one of the places i often revisited during that time (I stayed in a village near dublin). Overall I can say that I really like that city. It’s quite small and compact but for a solo travel it has good activities and really cute shops around. I would totally revisit some day.

Posted: August 24, 2025
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How safe is Ireland for women?

Local safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 113 local experiences

Local crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 113 local experiences

Killaloe

Been staying here on & off across 2 years. The most ā€œdangerousā€ it gets is Aldi on a school day at lunch time when the children swarm the store for snacks. Sometimes the little old ladies at the bus stop are overly friendly but I think they are just curious about me and bored waiting on the bus.

Posted: November 25, 2025
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Galway

Galway is a very safe city. People are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed, so it’s easy to feel comfortable here. Even at night, the streets are generally calm and secure, which makes Galway a great place to stay.

Posted: November 3, 2025
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Limerick

It can have good days and bad but from growing up here I have noticed how unsafe it is to go put at certain hours or certain places. For example I would not go near myross past 8pm or 6pm when it is dark earlier.

Posted: October 26, 2025
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Nika

Nika

Limerick

Limerick is typically safe during the day but if you are of Indian descent of of the region beware of you teenage boy groups. They tend to set off fireworks close to halloween and new yeara and with the rise of racism Asians are at the forefront of their stupid actions. Otherwise Limerick is very welcoming and aside the loud city life its enjoyable!

Posted: October 25, 2025
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Dounia

Dounia

Ireland

A quiet place, usually safe, nothing to report (usual in European countries). I’d the pleasure to explore all the country, and i felt very safe around it as a woman. I recommend visiting crowded places just in case.

Posted: October 13, 2025
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Safety in Ireland

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Gema

Gema

Limerick

Can host for:

3 days

About me

My name is Gema and I am from Spain but live in Ireland for a few years now. I love travelling solo and with other people, and hope to continue to do so with this lovely app!

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Harini

Harini

Dublin

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I'm Harini J, an undergraduate in my final semester majoring in International Relations, soon to graduate. I'm planning to pursue a Master's in Supply Chain Management. I enjoy music, dancing, and watching documentaries and dramas in my free time. I'm always open to new experiences and love trying out different things—no fixed hobbies, just a curious spirit!

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Carolyn

Carolyn

Dublin

About me

Peruvian girl living in Ireland. I love to travel and learn about new cultures. Like languages exchange (currently trying to learn French) Enjoy go for walks, hiking, try new sports or just do chill stuff 😁

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Valentina

Valentina

Dublin

About me

Heey:) My name is Valentina, I'm 25 and I'm from Chile. Currently I'm in Dublin working for a year, so I'd love to meet other people and hang out if you're up to it! I also plan to travel around europe hopefully some time during this year hehe. I'm an English teacher, language and literature nerd, love music and dancing (although terribly). Love coffee, tea and sweet treats, and if it's walking around a nice place, much better:) A little introverted but easygoing, idk what else people say here haha

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