Get help now
If you or someone else is in danger, call 112 or 999 now. Both numbers work.
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Tell them where you are
- Many smartphones send their location automatically when you contact 112. Do not rely on it.
- Say your address, Eircode or a nearby landmark.
- Not sure where you are? Tap the button below. Your phone shows your location so you can read it out.
You are here
Your location stays on your phone. This website does not send it anywhere.
Cannot speak? Text 112
- You can text 112 from any Irish mobile number. A call is faster, so call if you can.
- Say which service you need: Garda, Ambulance, Fire or Coast Guard.
- Say where you are.
- Texts from a non-Irish mobile number do not reach 112.
- Use plain letters. Special characters, such as fadas, may not show correctly.
Numbers to keep
EmergencyGardaí, ambulance, fire, coast guard112 or 999Garda Confidential LineGive information about a crime. Not for emergencies.1800 666 111SamaritansSomeone to talk to, any time. Free from any phone.116 123Tourist SOSHelp for visitors who are victims of crime. Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun and public holidays 12pm to 6pm.01 661 0562Where this information comes from
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- SMS questions and answersEmergency Call Answering Service (112.ie)
- Emergency Text ServiceEmergency Call Answering Service (112.ie)
- Useful contact numbersAn Garda Síochána
- Contact SamaritansSamaritans Ireland
- Tourist SOSTourist SOS
This is a summary, not legal advice. Your own letter of permission is the final word.