>>Well this is what we are thinking at this time: it might work best to rent a cottage for a week or 2 at a time. Shouldn't that save money compared to staying in one room in a hotel every night??? That is how it is here in the eastern US. Please let me know about that one! your suggestions are very welcome.<< <<Our main goal is to check out county Donegal and Tipperary town in Co. Tipperary.>> Michelle, A few websites that might be helpful. _http://www.myguideireland.com/ireland-vacation-information_ (http://www.myguideireland.com/ireland-vacation-information) Vacation and travel info for Ireland. _http://www.lalley.com/useful_maps.htm_ (http://www.lalley.com/useful_maps.htm) Useful Maps North Galway/South Mayo/North Donegal. _http://www.discoverireland.ie/where-to-go.aspx_ (http://www.discoverireland.ie/where-to-go.aspx) a lot of info about travel in Ireland _http://www.met.ie/_ (http://www.met.ie/) The Irish Meteorological Service online _http://www.angelfire.com/my/tray/iren.jpg_ (http://www.angelfire.com/my/tray/iren.jpg) up from Dublin _http://www.angelfire.com/my/tray/sir.jpg_ (http://www.angelfire.com/my/tray/sir.jpg) down from Dublin _http://www.browseireland.com/ireland_map.shtml_ (http://www.browseireland.com/ireland_map.shtml) _http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/default.asp_ (http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/default.asp) Traffic news in Ireland _http://history.wisc.edu/archdeacon/famine/ir_map.html_ (http://history.wisc.edu/archdeacon/famine/ir_map.html) Ireland colorful map Try _www.google.com_ (http://www.google.com) for County Tipperary. I hope you and your family will be able to make the trip. County Donegal is very beautiful. Winter months could be rough driving, you might look into a van with a driver. It might be less expensive than two cars. Look into air travel with _www.aerlingus.com_ (http://www.aerlingus.com) Good Luck! . Joan **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001)