If you also have an International Driving Permit (get it from the Irish authorities) , yes you can drive as a visitor in the USA. You must carry your Ireland driver's license and your IDP when you are behind the wheel.
As a visitor to Ireland you can drive on a driving licence from any state outside the EU/EEA for up to one year, provided the driving licence is current and valid.
If you lose your licence while travelling abroad If your Irish driving licence is lost or stolen while you're abroad you can apply onlineOpen in new browser tab for a replacement. All you need is your Public Service Card (PSC)Open in new browser tab and a verified MyGovIDOpen in new browser tab.
An International Driving Permit is a translation of your national driving license. The IDP allows motorists to drive vehicles in foreign countries.
If you also have an International Driving Permit (get it from the Irish authorities) , yes you can drive as a visitor in the USA. You must carry your Ireland driver's license and your IDP when you are behind the wheel.
For European residents, a Class B license is required in order to rent a car in the U.S. You must also have your original license in your possession AT ALL TIMES.
You may drive a car in the United States for one year using an International Driver's Permit (IDP) and a driver's license from your home country. Getting an IDP is the simplest way to be licensed to drive in the United States. You must get your IDP in your home country before arriving in the United States.
Where an Irish licence holder takes up residence in another EU country or European Economic Area (EEA) member state they can drive on their existing Irish driving licence as long as it is current and valid. They can also exchange it at any time in that country and within 10 years of its expiry.