As another long time traveler to Ireland, I second the above opinion. While ignorance is universal, I have found Ireland to be extremely welcoming to any and all. My children and grandchildren are bi-racial and we have never been subjected to any hostility, nor bad vibes for that matter. Granted, most of out time has been spent in university settings and communities, our trips and visits into the more rural areas have also been free from any outward hostility. Although I certainly can't speak to any persons inner thoughts. I must admit that in some of the small, out of the way out of the way rural villages my children when they were young and grandchildren were viewed as somewhat of curiosities by younger children. But not in a bad way, more of in the realm of a wonderment of a child way. Which in my way of thinking was a good thing. A teachable moment thing. The kids always got along and played together just like kids do everywhere. Kids tend to be color blind. I would say start planning, and enjoy your trip. Just remember the best way to see, feel, and experience Ireland is to take slow and easy. Also take plenty of money. LOL. ENJOY.

As the other members of the forum have said, Ireland is a welcoming friendly place. They are used to visitors from all over the world although - being a small country - they are not as diverse as the USA or others. In the past 25 years their borders have opened to people of many different countries that now call Ireland home.

I don't foresee any problems. Let us know if we can help with your trip if you decide to go.

Thank you everyone for your insight and advice. I am so excited about going. The trip will mean a lot to me. My great grandparents were Irish and I want to see the beauty of Ireland for myself, in person.