I lived in Ireland for two years while studying and teaching music, and I have also taken numerous additional trips, including a five-week research trip covering 1,300 miles of the west coast. These experiences, along with the fact that I'm an Irish flute teacher, means people often ask me questions about traveling to Ireland.

So, for those interested in traveling to Ireland, I jotted down a few tips that I've accumulated along the way. These is not your average "places to see" list, but rather a set of practical (sometimes hard-won) tips that will be important no matter where you choose to go.