Ireland What to Expect

Lismore has no working ATM machines and the only computer available for internet banking is at the local library. Watch out thow you have to book the computer ahead of time because the school kids book it to use the internet for school projects....basically just make sure you have cash. The pub crawl is great 7 pubs for about 300 people.

Just 45 minutes by train from Dublin, Bray is the idyllic small seaside town everyone should visit. It has the beach, the mountains and the entertainment in a romantic old fashioned way. You can go on a hike to the Wicklow Mountains or just spend the afternoon admiring the beauty of the town.. or maybe you'd like to visit Sea World, oh yes, they've got a big aquarium in Bray too, so there's something for the children aswell. Wicklow Mountain Trail starts just off the beach. In Bray, you really can't get lost, easily anyhow.

i lived in dublin for five months. it is one of the most favorite places ive ever been. its amazing history and its setting in one of the most beautiful, majestic, fascinating and magical countries in the world doesnt hurt. the people are friendly and helpful mostly. 
temple bar is the so called party district and is good for a night out if you want to be surrounded by tourists, stag and hen parties from the uk and spain and walk home in heels on cobbled streets avoiding puddles of vomit. nah, its actually good craic now and again. just dont get trapped into the tourist getup. venture out a bit. on the corner of temple bar is a wonderful place called o'sullivans. it features an awesome performer named brian who plays everything from traditional irish ballads to U2 and pretty much anything in between. also dont miss o'donahoughes. its grand for a bit of the traditional music and its quite informal as most of the best irish trad sessions are. dont miss the sheldon hotel for a swish high tea. an historical spot right out of irish literature. actually, every bit of dublin has its best neighborhood pub and should be sampled!
trinity university (or just uni, as its called) is beautiful in of itself and its good to explore. it alson plays host to the book of kells, the oldest known book in europe. also go by the dail (pronounced dahl) to sampled the republic of irelands hard won self government at work. explore o'connell street at leisure and cross the (stiffy) liffey (the river creating the demarcation between the wealthy southern bit of dublin and the less well off bits to the north.) as always, the best way to explore any place, is to walk it. the bus tours are actually quite good though and worth taking for a sight seeing venture. oh! and dont forget kilmainham gaol, the infamous prison that hosted everyone from politcal prisoners fighting for irish freedom to children dying of starvation and imprisoned for stealing moldy bred (check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmainham_Gaol for some tidbits). dont forget st. stephans green. its gorgeous, and on sunny days no matter how cold is littered with old and young, taking in the weather. nice for talking with locals, eating a carry out lunch and just people watching. also used for sexual trists at night. i like grafton street just because of the musicians along the way. every twenty feet you encounter a different sidewalk artist. at the top you may find a man in a tux singing opera and playing the piano, then some thai immigrants dancing to traditional music with fans, irish guitarists trying to make it, another irish duo attempting to rap and beat box and then a another dude on a slide-rule guitar. dont miss the open air markets.  
honestly, there was hardly a day in dublin i didnt find something beautiful, intriguing, fascinating. i cant sing its praises high enough. i cant wait to go back.

Shop or pubs are d onli tings relli here... der is a park 4 kids too n estates also teams 4 gaelic n soccer n hurling.. a train station too

Cork (in irish its name is  Corcaigh)  is a fascinating  place, though i didnt find it as picturesque as Dublin. Cork's name derives from the irish word corcach which means "marshy place." its situated on the river lee, which often finds its place in old ballads and irish poetry, particularly those of republican (read: rebellious, according to the english) sentiments. historically, cork was a major seat of rebellious dissent. in the war for independence the city center was gutted and set on fire. it was held by anti treaty (ira) forces and then besieged by the national army during the civil war, not to mention fierce guerilla warfare in the interim. its county (cork county) was nicknamed "the rebel county." As such, many corkonians (yes, corkonians) claim that cork is the real capital of the Republic of Ireland and there is a long time rivalry between cork and dublin much like NYC and LA, Houston and Dallas, umm, those are the only two other ones i know of. cork though, also sports the second largest harbor in the world (next to australia). the harbor with its docks and quays are well worth a visit.The red abbey survives from mediaval corkonian times and should be seen. St. Patrick street is definitely a must visit. its known for cobblestoned pedestrian pathways its winding-ness which is due to its originally being built on top of a river lee channel. its picturesque, quaint, friendly, choc full historic intrigue and youll often find musicians on various corners singing everything from green day (i was treated to boulavard of broken dreams) to rebel fight songs. but you really have to see cork prison. its gigantic and featured in several movies. it was home to political prisoners, freedom fighters and starving children stealing stale bread, all of which were crammed into cells together for standing room only. it was nearly razed following the war for independence but was saved for historical purposes. you can still see calendar scratch marks in the walls, as well as messages proclaiming innocence, dates and righteous hate toward the gaolers. i didnt do much partying in cork beyond the obligatory pubs along the way, but i understand it has as good a time as dublin at night, but then again, you have to take into account the rivalry, just for safe measure. enjoy cork!

Take your time to explore Country Clare.
The Cliffs of Moher are very touristic with lots of people, the not so famous cliffs (south) of Killrush are also nice to visit on a rainy or stormy day!
Try visiting the Aran Island (in particular Inishmore). Go by boat (from Doolin) and rent a bike to explore the islands.
Go walking in the Burren or drive through with your car. Take a few moments to enjoy the mistic Poulnabrone Dolmen.

When you are in Dublin stay in busy areas unless you have somebody with you or know the area. If you need help just ask someone they are usually very helpful There are many ways to get around the city so if you missed your bus, train etc. don't worry you could hop on a Dart, Luas or even get a Taxi. No bother. Watch out for street performers on Grafton St. they are very good usually. Watch your bags on the Luas . Pickpockets usually take that form of transport because it is so cheap.

The opposite of Geneva: doesn't boast but is a beautiful little city. Plenty to do, I recommend the National Gallery and lunch at nearby Stephen's Green. You can always visit a pub, go to a movie or shop. Don't forget to look at the famous central post office where the 1916 Easter Rising took place. For history: see the cathedral (now Anglican) and the pro-cathedral (Catholic, still waiting to get the cathedral back). Also, Dublin is the place where Händel first performed his famous "Messiah" And don't forget the Newman University Chapel, as well as the Book of Kells at Trinity College!

If you want to go for a city break, Dublin is fine, but 2 days are enough to visit almost everything! The city is not huge. I enjoyed going for a pint in Temple bar (Quays Bar), with Irish music almost everyday!

The little seaside town of Co. Wicklow was loved by dubliners so much, that the city has now swallowed it! Still has its beach amusements and arcades, along with a nice mountain to climb up if your feeling a bit mad. Easy to get to on the DART from dublin city.

Take your time to explore Country Clare.
The Cliffs of Moher are very touristic with lots of people, the not so famous cliffs (south) of Killrush are also nice to visit on a rainy or stormy day!
Try visiting the Aran Island (in particular Inishmore). Go by boat (from Doolin) and rent a bike to explore the islands.
Go walking in the Burren or drive through with your car. Take a few moments to enjoy the mistic Poulnabrone Dolmen.

When you are in Dublin stay in busy areas unless you have somebody with you or know the area. If you need help just ask someone they are usually very helpful There are many ways to get around the city so if you missed your bus, train etc. don't worry you could hop on a Dart, Luas or even get a Taxi. No bother. Watch out for street performers on Grafton St. they are very good usually. Watch your bags on the Luas . Pickpockets usually take that form of transport because it is so cheap.

The opposite of Geneva: doesn't boast but is a beautiful little city. Plenty to do, I recommend the National Gallery and lunch at nearby Stephen's Green. You can always visit a pub, go to a movie or shop. Don't forget to look at the famous central post office where the 1916 Easter Rising took place. For history: see the cathedral (now Anglican) and the pro-cathedral (Catholic, still waiting to get the cathedral back). Also, Dublin is the place where Händel first performed his famous "Messiah" And don't forget the Newman University Chapel, as well as the Book of Kells at Trinity College!

If you want to go for a city break, Dublin is fine, but 2 days are enough to visit almost everything! The city is not huge. I enjoyed going for a pint in Temple bar (Quays Bar), with Irish music almost everyday!

The little seaside town of Co. Wicklow was loved by dubliners so much, that the city has now swallowed it! Still has its beach amusements and arcades, along with a nice mountain to climb up if your feeling a bit mad. Easy to get to on the DART from dublin city.

If you want to go for a city break, Dublin is fine, but 2 days are enough to visit almost everything! The city is not huge. I enjoyed going for a pint in Temple bar (Quays Bar), with Irish music almost everyday!

Run down spa town in west of Ireland that retains a rural charm. Attracts hundreds of bachelor men in their 30's and 40's during the month of september to attend the matchmaking festival with similar women. Partake in drinking the Spa water to cure all ailments

Dont forget to learn ya irish dancing, and dont forget the guiness!

..Mutants..guiness and lepraucharns...

its a bit of a shit hole to be honest