<p>I have a chance to join my youngest daughter in Ireland this summer at the end of her month long study abroad/ work internship. She invited me and we have been semi planning it for nearly a year. She'll be in Limerick and points south. Now as the time is getting closer I am getting very nervous about it. Her group is busy making arrangements and prepping but I havent made any specfic arrangments yet. </p>
<p>I worry about transportation issues, is there public available? Do I dare attempt to drive? Are the places in the guidebooks, safe and secure for a single woman (or for both of us?) When I read about where to visit I am overwhelmed. I realize some of this is anxiety (which seems worse this year for reasons not related to travel) but I also realize I am traveling alone to a foreign country. </p>
<p>So all that to ask: Any suggestions folks? Any travelers familiar with South West Ireland? Come heck or high water I will drag my chicken self there to be with her (how many times does your 20 year old invite you to partake of her life?) but I would like to feel more comfortable and informed about it......</p>