Many Irish people are so nice to visitors

I've just returned from 5 days around Dublin and I've been so struck by the number of Irish people who were so friendly and helpful to me, going out of their way to show me directions to places when this had nothing to with their job or any sort of gain. It just kept on happening.

computers with printers

I haven't done much overseas travelling since so much is booked online - we're off to Ireland for 4 weeks, and have booked flights from Gatwick to Dublin return with Ryan Air - you have to print your boarding pass before arriving, no problem on the way, but I don't think I can do the return one 4 weeks in advance, so my question is, where in Ireland am I most likely to find computer access with a printer? Any chance that B&B's will be able to help? Thanks.

Around Dublin for one day

Hi!

I`ll have 4 days in Dublin and was wondering in taking one full day to do something outside the city.

What can you recommend? I might rent a car if necessary ...

txs!
Julián

4-5 days in Northern Ireland

Hi everyone!

My boyfriend and I are planning to spend next Sunday - Thursday/Friday in Northern Ireland (we can't cross the border because of Visa issues, although I know it's an invisible border.. but what is the risk?).

Out itinerary currently looks something like this:

Sunday: fly into Belfast
Monday: enjoy Belfast
Tuesday: drive to Bushmills, enjoy some whiskey, spend the night at Ballycastle
Wednesday: Giant's Causeway, rope bridge, coastal drives, etc etc
Thursday: Rathlin Island, Cushendun, Glens of Antrim / Antrim coast. drive back to Belfast and fly out

So my questions are:

• with this plan we are skipping Mourne Mountains and Derry. should we replan to include these places and an extra day?
• any recommendations regarding places to stay? especially for Tuesday and Wednesday nights around Ballycastle
• does this make sense at all? would you include/exclude ...

Cell Phone Sim Card in Belfast

I will be coming to Belfast in 2 weeks and bringing my unlocked cell phone with me (a Samsung Galaxy Note).
I would appreciate advice on names of shops that I can take it to to buy (and have installed) a SIM card for use in the UK and the initiation of a pay as you go plan.
I will also be taking this phone with me to Scotland once activated.

ROAD TRIP

hi everyone who has traveled ireland, were planning a 24 day road trip in the Republic of Ireland, i was wondering about leaveing Galway then on the M6 to spend a night in Trim, not wanting to go all the way to Trim where would be a good place to spend the night.

Kilkenny or Cashel Enroute to Cork?

Hi guys,

Hoping I can get a little feedback. Some friends and I are going to be in Ireland from June 26th and flying out of Shannon to Edinburgh on July 2nd. Quick visit, I know. We have 2 days/2 nights in Dublin and then heading down to Cork for 2 days/1 night. After that we are heading up to Galway for 2 days/2 nights. We are planning on using public transportation for all of this.

I would like to stop in Kilkenny or Cashel on the way to Cork. We would most likely have about 6-7 hours in either location. We really like history and culture. Which of these locations would you say is more "must-see"? Kilkenny seems great as a smaller town, and I love the idea of a medieval town. With our other stops on our itinerary, it may be nice to get the feel of a smaller Irish town. The castle looks very interesting as well. The Rock of Cashel, on the other hand, looks incredible and it see... more »

BB Booking

Hello

We are a couple with two kids, 4 and 2 year old.

We plan to visit Ireland this late August. We are more keen on booking our Bed&Breakfast each day to be more flexible and change our planned route if necessary.

As we travel with two babies, do we need to book in advance to avoid problems?

Is it a problem sleeping in BB with such small kids?

Thanks!