Are you looking to change your visible IP address to one from Ireland? Learn how to browse with Irish IP address.

What is an Irish IP address?

An Irish IP address is an IP that is assigned to an ISP or hosting provider that provides Internet services in Ireland. Just for your information, here are some of the most common IPs used in Ireland:

• 78.16.0.0 to 78.19.255.255 (BT Communications Ireland)
• 83.70.0.0 to 83.71.255.255 (Eircom)
• 87.32.0.0 to 87.47.255.255 (HEAnet)
• 95.44.0.0 to 95.45.255.255 (Eircom)
• 193.1.0.0 to 193.1.255.255 (HEAnet)

Are you interested in finding more info regarding the Irish IP blocks? Check this post.

3 Ways to get an Irish IP address

1. Use a VPN service

Would you like to unblock Irish restricted channels (like TV3, or TG4) from anywhere in the World? The best option is to use VPN services. There are more secure and most of the time faster than proxies.

You may choose from a lot of VPN providers with servers in Ireland. Choose one of the following top VPN services that offer Irish IP addresses: HideMyAss VPN, ibVPN, ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and PureVPN. If you know others please share them in the comments.

Also, you may check the following list for active Irish VPN promotions.

2. Manually change to Irish IP using open proxies

If you can not afford a VPN service you may try using open proxies. They are usually less stable and slower than VPNs. But, they are free!

Important! DO NOT enter your credit card details or other sensitive info while browsing using open proxies.

You may find proxies with Irish IP addresses on XRoxy. After you choose one you need to set up your browser to use that proxy. If you don’t know how to manually change your IP you should check these posts:

• Google Chrome – How To Hide Your IP While Browsing Using Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer – How To Manually Hide Your IP Using Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge – How to Setup a Proxy for Microsoft Edge
• Firefox: How To Manually Hide Your IP
• Safari – How To Manually Mask Your IP Using Safari

3. Use Web Proxies

Another solution is to search for web proxies with Irish IPs. They are very easy to use, but rarely suitable for online streaming as they are usually too slow and unreliable. In order to use such a web proxy simply visit the proxy site, type in the desired URL and press the Go or Submit button. Thus, the site is loaded from the IP of the proxy, not from your IP address.

One such a web proxy with Irish IP address is Teleport Ireland. If you know more feel free to share them in the comments below.

Must read: Risks of using a proxy site.

Conclusion

To sum up, there are several options when you need to change your IP address to one from Ireland. If you can spend $5-$10 per month you should go for VPN services. Otherwise, web proxies or open proxies may be a decent solution.

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AllAnonymity.com has released, several days ago, version 4.0 of their product, IP Hider. IP Hider is one of the most popular hide IP tools on the market as it provides a very good quality/price ratio. This was confirmed by my readers who voted IP Hider and UltraSurf as “The best hide IP software of 2008”.

Version 4.0 comes with a Smart Mode (easy mode) that shows a map with all countries where premium proxies are available. A click is enough to hide your IP address and change it to one from the specified country.

Let’s take a tour to see how the product works. First, download and install IP Hider. After installation, the product will start automatically and you will be shown the following screen.

Then, click on the map to choose the location of your fake IP address. The available countries are United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Ireland. If you need another location you should press the Feedback button and fill in the form.

Now, your IP address is changed. You may check by loading xmyip.com or by simply pressing the Check IP button.

If the current proxy is slow or you want to change the location/state, you can choose another one from the same country by pressing “Choose another proxy“.

That’s it! Your IP is hidden. To change the country simply click on the map. To show your real IP click on Show IP button.

IP Hider 4.0 advanced mode

IP Hider has also an Advanced Mode which actually the interface of the previous version. This mode allows you to choose the proxy manually, test it, and also exposes other useful features for advanced users.

As usual, I have compiled a list of the pros and cons of this new version of IP Hider.

IP Hider 4.0 pros and cons

Pros

• Hides your IP address in one click
• Easy to use interface,  suitable for beginners
• It has an impressive list of premium proxies
• You can browse with IPs from different countries or states
• Works with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, etc.
• It includes delete browser history and deletes cookies features
• Easy/Smart mode for simple usage
• Advanced mode for more experienced users
• The price of $29 is quite acceptable

Cons

• It’s not FREE, but you can use it in trial mode for 3 days.
• It depends on proxies. When the product is used by a lot of people IP Hider can slow down your internet connection. The good news is that the list of premium proxies is quite large (about 25), compared with UltraSurf (3 proxies) or Freegate (7 proxies)

To sum up, IP Hider 4.0 is one of the simplest and efficient hide IP tools that I have tried. If you need to change your IP you should definitely give it a try.

[Updated] IP Hider 4.9 Released

Version 4.9 comes with:

• updated proxy list (better proxies from US, UK, NL, DE)
• performance improvements
• security updates

IP Hider alternatives

IP Hider uses proxies to change your public IP address. The app connects to a proxy server from the desired location and redirects the browser traffic through the proxy.

Of course, a VPN solution provides a safer and reliable solution than a proxy. A VPN encrypts all the Internet traffic from your computer and changes the IP address for all the apps that connect to the Internet. The speed is often better and the overall connection quality is superior.

There are plenty of good VPN services you may choose from. You may find the ones that I recommend.

Have you tried IP Hider 4.9? Have you found it useful? What hide IP solution do you prefer? VPN or Proxy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.