Mutual Recognition
The holder of a driving licence issued by the competent authority of another member state of the European Union or of the European Economic Area(i.e. EU + Norway, Liechenstein and Iceland) may drive in Ireland on that licence for the duration of its validity. However, if you wish, you may apply for exchange to an equivalent Irish licence. Application for exchange must be made within ten years of expiry of the licence.
Recognised States
Australia, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerlandand Guernsey have been designated as recognised states for the purposes of Driving Licence Exchange along with those of the European Union and the European Economic Area. Upon taking up normal residence in the state the holder of a driving licence issued by the competent authority of one of these countries may drive here on that licence until the expiry of
(i) the period for which such licence has effect or
(ii) one year from the date of taking up such residence,
which ever first occurs.

Application for exchange to an equivalent Irish licence must be made within one year of expiry of the licence.

All applicants for exchange must complete an Exchange of Driving Licence form (D.900) and an Application for Driving Licence form (D.401).