Ireland is currently one of the most popular travel destinations. Keeping in touch with loved ones or employers while in Ireland is often a concern. Depending on hotel Wi-Fi isn’t the best plan as it can be weak or spotty.

On a recent trip to Ireland I rented a device called WiFicandy.  It is a portable modem that you can rent so you have Wi-Fi wherever you are in Ireland.  UPDATE: WiFicandy now also provides Unlimited High-Speed data in Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, entire UK. Overall the group I was with was very pleased with our experience using WiFicandy.  Here are what I see as the pros and cons of WiFicandy.

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Pros:

•  You can have Wi-Fi 24/7.  This was extremely helpful when we were using Google Maps to help us navigate around new towns.  We also loved being able to facetime with our loved ones whenever we wanted to.  We were able to share with them the Cliffs of Moher and other iconic Ireland sites! During down time on a tour bus we could use this time to download photos on social media.
• You can have up to 8 people on one modem.  This made it very cost effective for our group of 8.  Even with adding on extra insurance it was less than $20 each for 2 weeks of unlimited Wi-Fi!
• The device is small and lightweight. It easily fit in the small pocket of my backpack or in my purse.
• Very Convenient. You can have it delivered to the airport or your hotel.  We chose to pick it up at the airport so we could have it right away.  I will give directions on how to find it at the airport below.
• Very easy to use and set up!

Cons:

•  The battery did not last all day with 8 people using it.  We solved this problem by connecting it to a battery pack.  This increased the weight a bit, but it made sure we always had Wi-Fi.
• One person in our group had connecting issues at times (maybe 3 times in the 14 day period).  We fixed this by shutting off the unit and restarting it. 
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• Overall we loved the convenience of WiFi Candy.  We would definitely recommend it to our family and friends!!!

The other thing you should know if you are getting your WiFicandy at the Dublin airport is where to find it.  I had the directions that were given to me but was still a little confused as to where to go.  I asked two different airport employees.  Neither of them had any idea what I was talking about when I asked them where to find my WiFicandy!  So here is where you go:

You will need to go to Terminal one.  After you exit the baggage claim area, the area where you will meet your driver if you have hired one, you will turn to your left and follow the signs for Terminal One.

You will go through a tunnel.

When you exit the tunnel go to your right and take the escalator down a level.

At the end of the escalator it will be on your left by the Excess Baggage Storage.

Give your code that was sent to you and they will give you your WiFicandy, instructions, charging cord, bag for returning it and two pieces of candy!

Make sure you keep the bag to return it.  When you are done you will place the modem with the charging cord into the bag, seal it and drop it in the green container at the airport.  You can also put it in a mailbox.  Make sure you take a picture of the bag before you return it.

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