Ireland's weekend is Saturday and Sunday. most shops are closed or have sharply reduced hours on Sundays, so plan ahead.
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The weekend in Ireland is Saturday and Sunday.
Shops: 9am-6pm weekdays, often shorter hours Sunday
most shops are closed or have sharply reduced hours on Sundays, so plan ahead
Many shops have reduced Sunday hours; smaller towns may see earlier closing times overall.