Send SMS to Ireland online
Dublin's streets are lined with cozy cafes, independent bookshops, and family-run pubs that serve hearty Irish stew. Small businesses like local gyms, dental clinics, and community centers use text messages to keep in touch with their customers. They send reminders for appointments, updates on class schedules, and alerts when a table is ready at a restaurant. Short texts work well here because everyone has a mobile phone, and messages are read quickly, even by visitors who may not have data plans.
Ireland
+353 · UK and Ireland
Price per message
$0.01558
- For $40
- 2,567 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7
- 1,000 messages
- $15.58
- Example number
- +353 85 012 3456
What a bulk SMS campaign to Ireland costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| 500 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| 1,000 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| 5,000 | $77.90 | $155.80 |
| 10,000 | $155.80 | $311.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Ireland
Local gyms
Gyms in Cork text members about class cancellations or new fitness programs starting next week.
Dental clinics
Clinics in Galway send reminders for check-ups and confirmations of upcoming appointments.
Community centers
Centers in Limerick notify locals about events like craft fairs or charity fundraisers.
Restaurants
Pubs in Dublin text customers when their table is ready or to promote daily specials.
Phone number format in Ireland
A mobile number in Ireland has 9 digits after +353. People write it locally with a 0 in front (085 012 3456); paste it like that with Ireland as the default country, or as +353 85 012 3456, and the workspace treats both the same.
Alphabet and message length
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Ireland holds 160 characters in one segment and 153 in each part of a longer one. Curly quotes or an emoji pasted from another app switch it to Unicode (70 characters); the composer shows those characters and replaces quotes with plain ones in one click.
Main languages: English.
Best time to send to Ireland
Clocks in Ireland change for summer: Dublin is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July, so 10:00 there is 10:00 UTC in winter and 09:00 UTC in summer. Pick the local time in the scheduler and check the UTC line under it before you confirm.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Ireland
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Ireland?
One message (one segment) to Ireland costs $0.01558. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $15.58, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Ireland does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 2,567 single-segment messages to Ireland, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Ireland be?
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Ireland holds 160 characters in one segment and 153 in each part of a longer one. Curly quotes or an emoji pasted from another app switch it to Unicode (70 characters); the composer shows those characters and replaces quotes with plain ones in one click.
What number format do I use for Ireland?
A mobile number in Ireland has 9 digits after +353. People write it locally with a 0 in front (085 012 3456); paste it like that with Ireland as the default country, or as +353 85 012 3456, and the workspace treats both the same.
What language should I use for texts in Ireland?
English is widely used, but including a few Irish phrases can add a local touch, especially in Gaeltacht areas.
Are there busy seasons when texts are more effective?
Texts are particularly useful during festivals like St. Patrick's Day or around Christmas when people are planning events and gatherings.
Ready to text Ireland?
Create an account, paste your Ireland numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 2,567 messages to Ireland.