Driving in Ireland is a blast and try to get off of the main roads. If you are ever lost just stop and ask directions The Irish have the gift of gab,and they will tell you how to fix your watch before you return to the road. Kissing the Blarney Stone is a must and visit the druid worship grounds behind the castle. B & B's are everywhere,very clean and no need to make advance reservations .
Several years ago on one of my trips to Ireland I took the high speed airfoil to the Aron Islands and at that time there were no cars on the Island and they spoke Gaeliic. Have a good lunch at Gilberts Cottage and visit the forts on Inishmore