What you Need:
Round trip Plane ticket: $760.17-includes taxes & travel insurance)
Housing: Hostel: $206.64 (includes free breakfast)
Food: 10 Euro a day=$196.00
So the basics get you at $1,162.81. Thats pretty darn good.
The best thing about Ireland is that Bars are free, if you buy a drink and the bar has a club after hours, you get in free, and every bar is practically a club.
Shopping, Food, and Travel around the Island is inexpensive. So for the college student, 2-3 paychecks and your there.
And for others, if you want to escape, collect the unemployment and go!
"Saving Green is the best for being Sheap"