1st of all,

How old you do have to be to drink alcohol in ireland?
where are all the good bars/pubs in ireland?
if any of you live in ireland... where???

I am asking this because I may take a trip to ireland over the summer,

where is dublin, N. Ireland, or just Ireland??

and where is the best place to visit?(IE: More traditional, etc.)

I know if I go to N. Ireland, I'll be in the UK(NOOOOOOOO!!!! )

thanks,
Dennis