Hi Pat, I just took my first trip to Ireland this past April. Driving on the left can be pretty intimidating in the city (like Dublin), but once you're on the country roads, it's very easy to fall into the pattern. The other trick is the roundabouts at every intersection. Sometimes you can't see the signpost until you've gone around twice! But all in all, it's not that bad. I'm used to driving the freeways in Los Angeles, so Ireland's main highways were a breeze. They are usually two lanes each way. Just give yourself plenty of time traveling between points. On the map the distance may be short, but the condition of the road, or the twistiness of it can really add time to your drive. Good luck, Louise in California