Are we safe to visit in mid October and not make reservations for lodging? Planning to fly into Dublin. Stay one night at hotel there, then rent a car and find B&B's or hotels whenver we feel like stopping. I will have your Dream Trip Guide/Book with us.
Welcome to my forum. I don't foresee any problems with your plan to "wing it" in mid-October. Let us know if you have any other questions. And have fun in Ireland!