Within the EU, if you order a microwave from France to be delivered to Ireland it should be provided with the correct plug. Generally, something larger like a

Within the EU, if you order a microwave from France to be delivered to Ireland it should be provided with the correct plug. Generally, something larger like a microwave or TV would come with an alternative power cord. Something smaller comes with a 2-prong European plug and a semi-permanent UK/Ireland adapter. (Incidentally, the EU considered changing to a single mains plug, but wisely decided it wasn't worth the hassle.)