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Ireland · community hub: Dublin: Rathgar / Terenure · airport DUB, about 30 min by car. Everything below was checked against the sources on each listing in November 2026; confirm times with the shul before you rely on them.
No eruv in Dublin (Dublin Hebrew Congregation visitor page: 'there is no eruv') and none in Edinburgh (Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation accommodation page: 'there is NO ERUV in Edinburgh'). Treat both cities as no-carry on Shabbat. Both statements come from the congregations' own visitor pages (re-read Nov 2026), so the absence is confirmed, not assumed.
Chabad Ireland: 'Shabbat friendly guesthouse located in the heart of the Jewish community'; 'Manual keys only, there is a security light - ask the hostess if she can turn it off for Friday night.' 10 minutes' walk to Dublin Hebrew Congregation, 25 to Chabad House. · +353 86 811 6852
About 0.35 km from the new shul (estimate, around 5 minutes). Nov 2026: Google and TripAdvisor reviews checked and none mentions keys, a lift, kosher food or Shabbat; not on Booking.com for Dec 2026 dates; not listed by Chabad or the shul. Ask for a metal key. Google reviewers mention a small guest kitchen with breakfast supplies; a guest says the city centre is about an hour's walk. · +353 1 490 6178
Chabad Ireland: 'Has some electronic keys but full time reception and happy to accomodate Shomer Shabbat visitors.' 4 minutes' walk to Chabad House but 30 to Dublin Hebrew Congregation. Booking.com lists an elevator, key card access and a 24-hour front desk; a TripAdvisor review (Aug 2024) mentions steep steps up from the street and a few short stairs inside. · +353 1 497 5486 · uppercrosshousehotel.com
Listed by Chabad Ireland: 9 minutes' walk to Chabad House, 30 to Dublin Hebrew Congregation. No Shabbat arrangement stated. Guests report the room card must be slotted in to switch on the room's electricity (TripAdvisor review, Sep 2026), so expect key-card only; Booking.com lists key and key card access plus an elevator, and its Q&A had no Shabbat information. Ask for a metal key. · +353 1 491 1402
Chabad Ireland: 'One of the closest Four Star hotels to Chabad/the Shul'; 20 minutes' walk to Chabad House, 40 to Dublin Hebrew Congregation. Booking.com lists key card access, an elevator and 24-hour desk and security; Booking.com Q&A (Nov 2026) and TripAdvisor reviews have nothing on Shabbat, keys or kosher food. · +353 1 960 6700 · claytonhotelcharlemont.com
Chabad Ireland: 'DHC has a guest apartment close to the shul - please email' the congregation for details. Key type and Shabbat facilities not stated. Dublin Hebrew Congregation says the shul cannot host guests overnight in private homes. · sec@dublinhebrew.ie · dublinhebrewcong@gmail.com
Listed by Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation as 'very near Shul' (about 0.25 km, estimate). Swipe card for rooms and for the front door 10pm-7am, but reception is staffed 24 hours and staff can assist on Shabbat; the Gatehouse has a manual key; fridges and help microwaving meals with notice. No lift per Google reviews; Booking.com Q&A (Nov 2026): check-in from 15:00, check-out until 11:00, nothing on kosher food. One Google reviewer found the hotel closed at about 00:30 with no room key, so confirm late-night access. · +44 131 651 2189 (shul list) · +44 131 651 2011 (Google listing)
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation: room key (not card), 'very friendly and accommodating with Shabbat observance'. About 0.2 km from the shul (estimate). Google guests say breakfast is not served and there are stairs; Google lists hours 09:00-17:00 daily, so arrange Friday arrival in advance. · +44 131 667 5353
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation: room key, 'very friendly & accommodating with Shabbat observance'; 10% discount (except August) if recommended by the congregation. About 0.5 km from the shul (estimate, around 6 minutes). A TripAdvisor review (Jun 2026) warns of steep stairs to the rooms. · +44 131 667 2743
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation: room key, 'very friendly & accommodating with Shabbat observance'; discount for group bookings of 3+ rooms. About 0.5 km from the shul (estimate). Booking.com lists key access and 'adults only'; its Q&A (Nov 2026): check-in from 15:00, check-out until 10:30, guests must tell the property their arrival time in advance. · +44 131 283 6524 · +44 7476 606202
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation: room key, 'very friendly & accommodating with Shabbat observance'. About 0.3 km from the shul (estimate). · +44 131 667 1200
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation: key entry, parking, sleeps up to 4 adults or a family of 5, run by a congregation member. Shabbat observance details not stated. · +44 7980 843356 · kosherrentalsedinburgh@gmail.com · kosheredinburgh.com
Listed by Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation as 'very near Shul' (about 0.15 km, estimate); swipe card entry. Nov 2026: Google and TripAdvisor reviews checked and none mentions keys, a lift, kosher food or Shabbat; not on Booking.com for Dec 2026 dates. Google lists hours 08:00-23:00 daily. Shabbat arrangements not stated, so ask for a staffed check-in and help with the door. · +44 131 667 1264
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation: 15 minutes' walk to the shul, swipe card entry, discount at a nearby car park; Shabbat arrangements not stated. Booking.com lists key card access, an elevator and a 24-hour desk; its Q&A (Nov 2026) has no Shabbat elevator, mechanical key or kosher food, and gives check-in from 15:00, check-out until 12:00. A Google reviewer mentions motion-sensor lighting in corridors. · +44 131 662 2080 · tenhillplace.com
Not on the shul's list; about 1.1 km from the shul (estimate, roughly 15 minutes). Booking.com lists an elevator and 24-hour desk; Booking.com Q&A had no information on Shabbat keys or kosher food, and TripAdvisor reviews (Nov 2026) are silent on all of it. Luxury 5-star. · +44 131 225 7800
Not on the shul's list; roughly 1.4 km straight-line from Salisbury Road, so about 25 minutes' walk (estimate). Booking.com lists key card access, an elevator and a 24-hour desk; a TripAdvisor review (Jul 2026) says all floors are reached by lift. Booking.com Q&A had no Shabbat information. · +44 131 524 8400
Minyan: Times: call or email the office (not found online as of Nov 2026). Its services page (re-read Nov 2026) gives no clock times and says they change from week to week; a weekly newsletter carries them (email sec@dublinhebrew.ie to join). Friday night service about 45 minutes; Shabbat morning about 2 hours followed by Kiddush; Shacharit every weekday and Sunday morning, Mincha/Maariv every evening (in winter the evening service is usually Maariv only).
Contact: +353 83 207 6415 · sec@dublinhebrew.ie · dublinhebrewcong@gmail.com · dublinhebrew.org (first-time visitors email for a booking link; office closed Shabbat and festivals)
Minyan: Times: call or WhatsApp +353 1 430 6984 (not found online as of Nov 2026). Chabad Ireland's site (re-read Nov 2026) publishes no service times: the home page and its 'Shabbat Times Ireland' page list none. Its Shabbat/Holiday Meals page says meals are held 'either in our home in Rathgar or in the Chabad House in Rathmines' and has an online booking form. Google reviewers mention holidays and daily needs; Deli 613 is in the same building.
Contact: +353 1 430 6984 (also +353 1 492 7770) · chabadireland@gmail.com · chabadireland.org
Minyan: Fri evening 20:00 from mid-April to late August; autumn and winter around sunset (see the published Shabbat calendar). Shabbat Shacharit 10:00 (from Nishmat), Kiddush about 11:45; Mincha just after Kiddush in winter. Sunday 09:00. Weekdays by arrangement only.
Contact: Rabbi Rose +44 7932 738425 · visitors form ehcong.com/visiting-edinburgh/visitors-form/ · ehcong.com
Minyan: Times: call or WhatsApp +44 131 201 2010 (not found online as of Nov 2026). Its site chabadofedinburgh.com (Nov 2026) shows only candle lighting (Fri 6 Nov 16:04; Shabbat ends Sat 17:19) and a 'Shabbat Services and Meal Reservation Form'; no service times are published. Rabbi named by the chabad.org centre page and the Glasgow Jewish directory (both undated; confirm). Google reviewers describe Shabbat meals with locals and travellers. About 2 km from Salisbury Road (estimate), so not a walk from the Newington hotels.
Contact: +44 131 201 2010 (site and Google listing; WhatsApp link on the site) · info@chabadofedinburgh.com (Glasgow Jewish directory) · chabadofedinburgh.com
Sandwiches, salads and soups plus a kosher grocery corner. Chabad.org says it caters for hotels and travellers; a Google reviewer had Shabbat challah, beef and chicken reserved, frozen and ready on time. Chabad Ireland's 'Kosher in Ireland' page says it delivers via Deliveroo or its own website and posts shelf-stable items anywhere in Ireland. Closes 15:00 Friday and is closed Saturday, so order ahead.
Hours: Mon-Wed 09:00-17:00; Thu 09:00-18:00; Fri 09:00-15:00; Sat closed; Sun 11:00-16:00 (Google Maps) · +353 1 551 8958 · deli613.ie
Book through the Shabbat Meal Booking Form on chabadireland.org/shabbat-meals (form.jotform.com/chabadireland/Shabbat-order-form); the page says to phone or email instead 'if it is after Thursday 5pm'. Meals are held 'either in our home in Rathgar or in the Chabad House in Rathmines', so ask which venue and address when booking. Dublin Hebrew Congregation also tells visitors to email Chabad of Ireland for meals; TotallyJewishTravel lists credit cards and delivery. Prices and booking deadline are not published.
Hours: — · +353 1 430 6984 (phone/WhatsApp) · chabadireland@gmail.com · chabadireland.org/shabbat-meals
Can deliver to hotels or arrange meals for large groups in the Dublin Hebrew Congregation shul hall. Dublin Hebrew says only Melanie Stein and Deli 613 are currently under kosher certification.
Hours: — · +353 86 608 2774 (preferred) · melaniestein123@gmail.com
Bakes bread on site under supervision. Open Saturdays, so buy for Shabbat on Friday.
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-16:00 (Google Maps) · +353 87 380 0211 · bretzel.ie
TotallyJewishTravel: orders must be placed 48 hours before delivery. Chabad's own site (Nov 2026) has a 'Shabbat Services and Meal Reservation Form' and a WhatsApp link. Google reviewers describe homemade Shabbat meals and parve cholent with locals and travellers. Prices not published.
Hours: — · +44 131 201 2010 · chabadofedinburgh.com
The Rabbi may host visitors at home near the shul, or you can eat catered meals in the community centre at GBP 40 per person per meal, prepaid by PayPal. Send the visitors form no later than 12 noon on the Sunday before Shabbat; if no reply, contact the admin team within 48 hours. Takeaway meals are normally offered but listed as temporarily unavailable.
Hours: — · ehcong.com/shabbat-hospitality/ · visitors form on ehcong.com
Per Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation: chilled kosher goods (deli meats, pastrami, smoked salmon, cheeses, falafel, hummus, salads) and kosher dry goods. The section moves around the store, so ask staff. Most Hovis and Warburtons bread carries KLBD.
Hours: Mon-Sat 07:30-22:00; Sun 08:00-20:00 (Google Maps) · +44 131 528 6220
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation lists a recently opened kosher goods section; stock not described. About 4 km east of Salisbury Road (estimate).
Hours: Open 24 hours (Google Maps) · +44 131 669 9151
Some kosher products (smoked salmon, Chicago hot dogs, falafel, fish balls, cinnamon rolls, brownies). Membership card required. About 6.5 km south of the shul (estimate), so a taxi trip.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-20:30; Sat 09:30-19:00; Sun 10:00-17:00 (Google Maps) · +44 131 440 4518
2025 schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays in August, described as dairy-free kosher food; hechsher not stated and the 2026 run was not confirmed. Not open on Shabbat days.
Hours: Aug only (2025): Tue and Thu 11:00-15:00 · via the Edinburgh Liberal Jewish Community 'Get in touch' page (eljc.org)
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation says deliveries to the synagogue are generally fortnightly on Thursday afternoons (phone to order); the page is undated. Google reviewers praise wrapped, labelled meals for kosher visitors to Scotland. Closed Saturday; closes 14:00 Friday.
Hours: Mon 08:00-14:00; Tue-Thu 08:00-17:00; Fri 08:00-14:00; Sat closed; Sun 08:00-14:00 (Google Maps) · +44 141 638 8947
Booking: Karen +353 87 798 7627 (call or text) · sec@dublinhebrew.ie · by appointment, a few days ahead with a minimum of one day (Chabad Ireland: 'recently renovated'; ideally several days ahead) · DHC fees: visitors EUR 20, keilim EUR 25, subscribers EUR 15
Booking: Appointment only with several days' notice; book via ehcong.com/our-community/mikveh/ · notifications.ehc4@gmail.com listed by Mikvah.org · supervised by Dayan Gukovitsky of London · no wheelchair access
Seen in older guides, checked Nov 2026: Machzikei Hadass Synagogue, Dublin (18 Rathmore Villas, rear of 77 Terenure Road North): closed. JCR-UK says activities ceased around 2020 (https://jewishgen.org/jcr-uk/Ireland/dublin11_machzikei/index.htm); Dublin Hebrew Congregation's own history page says it closed in 2022 and merged with the DHC (https://dublinhebrew.org/about-us), and the site is now the DHC's home. The year differs between the two sources; either way it is not an active minyan. · Dublin Hebrew Congregation old synagogue at 32a Rathfarnham Road (Patrick Comerford's Sept 2025 post gives 32-34 Rathfarnham Road): put up for sale in 2023; a 60-apartment redevelopment was approved on appeal on 17 Sept 2025 (Comerford, citing the Irish Times; Wikipedia). Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin_Hebrew_Congregation) reports demolition in July 2026, and Google reviews (undated) on the old listing say the building is 'being demolished now' and that the community moved to Terenure. The congregation now uses 77 Terenure Road North.