US citizens are permitted to drive in Ireland for the duration of a visit up to 12 months as a tourist. The registrar of motor vehicles may enter into a reciprocal arrangement with another country for reciprocal recognition of driver's licenses.You must present current USCIS documents and proof of Ohio residency at each ID card or license issuance. If you have a valid International Driver's License or a valid driver's license from another US state, you may drive a car in Ohio for up to one year. According to the law, Ireland should not refuse the exchange of these licenses.