iPhone enthusiasts in Ireland no longer have to wait to purchase the smartphone. Vodafone Ireland has recently announced that it will launch the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3G in the country no later than March 25.

"We are thrilled to offer iPhone and showcase its outstanding features on the country’s number-one network," Charles Butterworth, Vodafone Ireland CEO, told the Irish Examiner.

“Vodafone’s 2.3 million Irish customers will enjoy great value with a range of compelling plans including free Vodafone-to-Vodafone calls and texts as well as 2GB of data per month across all plans," he added.

Interested customers may also get the iPhone for free. According to Vodafone Ireland, the iPhone 3G at 8GB will be available free of additional charge for all customers on the Perfect Choice Access 500 and 700 plans, starting at 80 Euros per month, or for existing clients who choose to upgrade to these plans.