Wow, a lot a questions and no answers. I came online to get some advice on a cheap hotel in Dublin as I am from the midlands in Ireland and I need a hotel until I find more permanent accommodation.
A few simple things on Ireland:
Meaghan:
The last three summers (June-August) the weather has been quite mixed. The weather seems to be dry and bright in April, September. I would recommend going then. March can be lovely, but you need luck to be on your side. I'd plan on arriving on the 16th giving you a better chance of good weather !!!
Smurfy2011
Dingle / Cork. If you like cities go to Cork, if you like the countryside rent a car, travel to Dingle via West Cork. Place like Clonakility, Rosscarby, Kinsale are little gems and are not to be missed
For car rentals europcar give the best deals.
For hotel / B&Bs really look around for deals.
boards.ie is a very useful forum, that a lot of locals use to find out ideas on anything you need to know in Ireland
entertainment.ie
visitdublin.ie
Give excellent details of upcoming events/ fetivals often gearred at locals
Make sure to go to the west of Ireland, the locals are probably the friendliest, however bring your rain jacket
Chat ya,
Best of luck in ireland