So I need as much help as I can get... I am going on my first trip to Ireland in March. I'm thinking about a week maybe six days. I'm struggling because I don't even know where to start looking. I am going with my best friend, we have both been oversees but only on mission trips so not on vacation (and it was Honduras) I'm 21 and my friend is 22. We are relatively active and want to experience as much as possible including visiting the u.k if possible. I know that's fitting a lot into a week but were up to the challenge we aren't big nightlife/city people but were not oppose to it either. If you can point me to websites or tell me any tips/hints I would appreciate it so much!! Thanks for all your help! We are so excitied for this trip and any help will be coveted! One fun fact is neither of us have ever drank a beer because we've been waiting to drink one in Ireland

You only have a week - you really don't have time for two countries . . . unless you mean 2 or 3 days in Dublin and 3-4 days in London. But that is not 'seeing' Ireland. If you want to see the scenic bits in the west and southwest of Ireland - the travel is very slow. And since you almost certainly will be using public transport - even slower)

So first decide if you want to explore a bit of Ireland (and only a small bit in a week) . . OR . . visit Dublin and London (forget about the rest of the UK - you don't have the time)

You could fly in to Dublin and home from London.

You're in your early 20's and you never drank any beer before? Boy are you in for a culture shock when you arrive in Europe More seriously, it would help if you described what it is that attracts/interests you in Ireland (or the UK). You must have some ideas of your own?

The Island of Ireland is Ireland and the UK have 6 counties on loan so you can see Ireland and the UK in a stride.
That said you wont see much of the island of Ireland in a week or less so you need to decide your priorities.

I wouldn't try to visit the UK. I'd see some of Dublin and then some of the countryside.

I remember what it was like at 22 -- poor, no idea what was ahead in life, and ready for adventure. I'd say to just visit London and Dublin( Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace,Tower of London) London is easy to get around by Underground and you can speak the language. For Dublin, The Dublin Castle and Kilmainham Gaol give a good history lesson. The Guinness Experience is fun and a good view (just remember Stout Beer is an aquired taste for some people). Christchurch and St Patricks Cathedral are great to attend worship service. The Pub experience with the music is a must. Stay somewhere near Trinity College and you can easily walk everywhere. Once you get a feel for these big cities, then decide where you want to go visit in more detail in the future when you have more time and money. You will have a blast in just those 2 cities.