Gay & Lesbian Ireland Travel & Tours
Although Ireland is a Catholic country, you'd be quite surprised how progressive the people are. Who isn't compared to
the U.S., right?
My personal experience goes way back when I took my boyfriend to Ireland in 2001, his first visit and my first visit
as a couple. We utilized the B&B system throughout and didn't have a problem but of course I knew how to play the
game and get what I wanted (one bed) when offered two. We continued to go back year-after-year mixing in hotels (to review)
and B&Bs (cost) and never had an issue.
In fact I stayed with at a B&B so often I considered the own, Mary, a friend and would try to pop in any time I was
in the area as well as referring all of my clients to her. On our last visit with Mary in 2005 we were sitting in her
family room, chatting over a cup of tea and biscuits. All of a sudden she motioned for me to follow her and once we were
out of range for my partner she quickly said, "I see rings! Did you two get married?" She was so excited that she ran back
into the other room to congratulate Bob and ask about all of the details, right down to the fact that we got engaged on the
edge of the Cliffs of Moher the day before visiting her two years prior! Progressive... and I was worried for nothing.
We now stay with friends in Bantry Bay, County Cork and the first night we had dinner with them they asked, "So how
did you two meet?", without hesitation or concern. We now stay with them each year and talk several times per year.
Room Reservations
If you are uncomfortable requesting one bed (double room), then simply ask for "a double or twin, whichever". More
thank likely the room you get will have a two double beds even if the owner makes a fuss and says she'll give you a twin.