What's blocked in Ireland
All major apps work with no platform blocking; Ireland ranks 7th of 180 for press freedom and hosts most big tech firms' EU headquarters.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Ireland right now.
Not offered in Ireland
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Ireland
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Ireland are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
ExpressVPN
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
RSF ranks Ireland 7th of 180 in 2026, with some concern about attacks on journalists on social media and defamation suits. No apps or platforms are blocked.
Before you connect: Irish users often use a VPN to reach UK streaming services like BBC iPlayer.
Is a VPN legal in Ireland?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Ireland?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Ireland right now. All major apps work with no platform blocking; Ireland ranks 7th of 180 for press freedom and hosts most big tech firms' EU headquarters.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Ireland?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Ireland. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Ireland?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Ireland?
Our picks for Ireland are NordVPN, CyberGhost and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Report a block
Seeing something different in Ireland? An editor reviews every report before the page changes.