Written from firsthand experience with a deviated septum and checked against clinical sources. We make Ventriq Nasal Strips, so we are always upfront that a strip relieves symptoms rather than fixing the structural problem. Read our methodology or our editorial policy.
Our number one pick in Ireland: the Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips. An Irish brand, posted from Ireland, EUR 20 for 30 with free delivery anywhere in the country. It is the one I make and the one I wear every night.
The best nasal strips in Ireland, in my view, are the Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips: EUR 20 for a pouch of 30, free delivery anywhere in Ireland, and a band and adhesive built to hold for a full night on a nose that is genuinely restricted. They are not the only good option here. Breathe Right is on the shelf in Boots and in most independent pharmacies around the country, it is cheaper per strip, and for a nose that is only a bit stuffy it does the job. Own brand strips and Snoreeze are fine for a head cold. Which one is best for you depends on how often you need a strip and how badly your nose closes up at night.
I should say up front that I make Ventriq, so I am not a neutral reviewer. I am an Irish customer too. I played rugby for more than ten years and the collisions left my septum badly deviated, probably broken more than once. My GP sent me to an ENT specialist, who referred me on to a consultant otolaryngologist at a private hospital in Dublin, and the recommendation was septorhinoplasty. I deferred it so I could keep playing. That meant years of buying strips from Irish pharmacies, standing at the same shelf in the same chemist, and working out which ones were still on my nose in the morning. Ventriq came out of that.
What to Look For in a Nasal Strip
Every external nasal strip works the same way. A springy band sits across the bridge of the nose, and as it tries to straighten it pulls the side walls of the nose outward. That widens the nasal valve, which is the narrowest point of the airway just inside the nostrils and the place where most nasal resistance comes from. Nothing goes into your body, which is why strips are drug free and safe to wear every night.
Where strips differ is in three places:
- Band strength. A light band is fine for mild congestion. A structural problem like a deviated septum or a collapsing valve needs more lift.
- Adhesive. This is where cheap strips save money. If it lifts at 3am you have paid for a night you did not get.
- Sizing. Most pharmacy brands sell small/medium and large separately, and the wrong one either misses the valve or peels at the cheek. Our guide on how to choose the right nasal strip for your nose shape covers fit properly.
Where to Buy Nasal Strips in Ireland
You will not struggle to find a strip here. Boots Ireland stocks Breathe Right, Snoreeze and its own Sleepeaze strips, online and in store, though the own brand and Snoreeze lines are often out of stock online. Independent pharmacies right across the country carry Breathe Right, usually the Original and the Clear versions in packs of 10, and plenty of them, including McDaid, Inish Pharmacy and PharmaDirect, sell online with delivery inside Ireland. Ventriq sells direct from our own site, posted from Ireland with An Post.
The pharmacy route has one real advantage: you can buy tonight. The online route usually wins on pack size and price per strip, because a pack of 10 in a local chemist is the dearest way to buy any brand.
Nasal Strips in Ireland Compared
| Option | Where to get it in Ireland | Price I checked | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips | ventriqstrips.com, free delivery in Ireland | EUR 20 for 30, 67 cent a night | Nightly wear on a restricted nose |
| Breathe Right Original, Large | Boots Ireland and most pharmacies | EUR 17.99 for 30 at Boots Ireland | Mild congestion, buying tonight |
| Breathe Right Extra Strength | Boots Ireland and larger pharmacies | EUR 19.49 for 26 at Boots Ireland | More lift from a pharmacy brand |
| Breathe Right Clear | Independent pharmacies, often packs of 10 | Varies by pharmacy | Sensitive skin, less visible |
| Snoreeze and Boots Sleepeaze | Boots Ireland, packs of 20 | Varies, frequently out of stock online | A cold or the odd blocked night |
| AIRMAX internal dilator | Online, for example Somnora | EUR 12.90 for one dilator | Lowest cost per night, if you tolerate it |
The Boots Ireland prices are the ones I checked on 25 September 2026 for our cost per night comparison. Pharmacy prices move and offers come and go, so treat them as a guide.
1. Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips, Our Number One Pick
The Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips are my pick for anyone in Ireland who wears a strip most nights. One pouch, 30 strips, EUR 20, and delivery inside Ireland is free, so the price on the page is what you pay.
The reason I built it is simple. My nose closes up when I lie down. Lying flat shifts blood into the nasal lining, the nasal cycle swells one side and then the other through the night, and on a deviated septum the side that is already narrow ends up almost shut. A light strip did nothing for that, and a strip with a weak adhesive was on the pillow by morning. So the band tension and the adhesive were set for eight hours on a nose like mine. If yours behaves the same way, start with our flagship guide, the best nasal strips for a deviated septum.
Where it falls short: you cannot pick it up in a pharmacy tonight, so if you need a strip for this evening, a chemist is the faster answer. It is also not the cheapest strip per unit in the country.
2. Breathe Right, the Easiest to Find
Breathe Right invented this category and it is a sound product. It is in Boots and nearly every independent pharmacy, so it is the strip you can find anywhere from Letterkenny to Skibbereen. The Original is the lighter band and suits a nose that is only mildly congested. The Extra Strength gives more lift, and the Clear version is less visible and a bit gentler on the skin.
The catch: the Original can feel like it is doing very little on a structural restriction, which is when people start wearing two. Buying packs of 10 from a local chemist is also the most expensive way to buy it. My full head to head is in Ventriq vs Breathe Right, and if you want to compare every option against it, see the best Breathe Right alternatives.
3. Snoreeze and Own Brand Strips, Fine for a Cold
Snoreeze and the Boots Sleepeaze own brand strips use the same spring band mechanism as everything else here, sold in packs of 20. For a week of a head cold or a night in a hotel with the heating up too high, they are perfectly reasonable and I would not tell you to spend more. The trade off is adhesive and band strength, which matter more the more nights you wear them. Stock is patchy online, so check your local Boots before making the trip.
4. Internal Dilators, If Nothing on the Skin Suits You
Internal dilators such as AIRMAX sit just inside the nostrils and push outward. They are reusable, cheap per night and nothing sticks to your skin, which makes them worth a look if adhesive irritates you. Plenty of people cannot sleep with something inside the nose, though, and sizing matters. The trade offs are laid out in internal vs external nasal dilators.
5. Ventriq Sport, for Training and Match Day
Ireland has a lot of people playing rugby, GAA, soccer and running in the rain. A sleep strip is not built for sweat. The Ventriq Sport Nasal Strips use an adhesive designed to hold through training, which is what I wear for rugby. What a strip can and cannot do for performance is covered in how nasal strips help during exercise, and our best nasal strips for rugby post goes into contact sport specifically.
Why Irish Nights Can Be Hard on a Blocked Nose
A few things about life here make a stuffy nose more common at night. Tree pollen arrives in spring and grass pollen peaks in early summer, and a lot of us have central heating that dries the air in winter and leaves the nasal lining irritated. Colds spend most of the year doing the rounds. None of that is something a strip treats, but a strip can make the nose more comfortable to breathe through while it is congested. If snoring is the main complaint at home, read whether nasal strips stop snoring first, because they only help snoring that starts in the nose.
When to Talk to a Pharmacist, GP or ENT
A strip relieves a symptom. It does not straighten a septum, shrink swollen turbinates or treat sleep apnoea, and it is not a substitute for CPAP. Your local pharmacist is a good first stop for congestion that will not clear. See your GP if your snoring comes with gasping, choking or daytime exhaustion, or if one side of your nose has been blocked for months. The only fix for a structural deviation is surgery, septoplasty or septorhinoplasty, and public ENT waiting lists here can be long, so if you think you need a referral it is worth starting that conversation early. In the meantime, our guide to sleeping better with a deviated septum has the practical steps that helped me.
The Bottom Line
If you need a strip tonight, any Irish pharmacy will have Breathe Right, and for a mild stuffy nose that is a fair buy. If you wear a strip most nights because your nose genuinely closes up when you lie down, our number one pick is the Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips: 67 cent a night, free delivery anywhere in Ireland, and built to still be on at 7am. For the wider picture across every type, see our honest roundup of the best nasal strips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best nasal strips in Ireland?
Our number one pick is the Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips, EUR 20 for 30 with free delivery anywhere in Ireland, because they are built to hold for a full night on a restricted nose. I make them, so I am not neutral. Breathe Right is the most widely available alternative and is a fair choice for mild congestion.
Where can I buy nasal strips in Ireland?
Boots Ireland stocks Breathe Right, Snoreeze and its own Sleepeaze strips. Most independent pharmacies carry Breathe Right, and many, such as McDaid, Inish Pharmacy and PharmaDirect, sell online. Ventriq is sold direct from ventriqstrips.com and posted from Ireland.
How much do nasal strips cost in Ireland?
When I checked on 25 September 2026, Breathe Right Original was EUR 17.99 for 30 and Extra Strength EUR 19.49 for 26 at Boots Ireland. Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips are EUR 20 for 30, which is 67 cent a night with free delivery in Ireland. Packs of 10 in local pharmacies cost more per strip.
Does Ventriq deliver free in Ireland?
Yes. Delivery is free anywhere in Ireland. Orders to the other countries we ship to cost EUR 6 for delivery.
Do nasal strips help with hay fever in Ireland?
A strip can make breathing through a congested nose more comfortable, but it is drug free and does nothing to the allergy itself. Speak to your pharmacist or GP about treating hay fever.
Will nasal strips fix a deviated septum?
No. A strip widens the nasal valve while you wear it and relieves the symptom. The only fix for a structural deviation is surgery such as septoplasty or septorhinoplasty, which an ENT surgeon can advise on.
Try Ventriq Sleep Nasal Strips with free delivery anywhere in Ireland, or for training and match day take a look at the Ventriq Sport Nasal Strips.
