Though Ireland gets more and more popular with Bikers you normally still won't see many of them .
Most people visit Dublin first, right after getting off the ferry.
Of course it's a lot cheaper outside the tourist spots - generally the range is from 12 to 20 Punts. You'll have few problems to find a place to stay even in the main tourist season. And Bikers are as welcome as everybody else - everywhere. Be especially careful in wet conditions because of standing water and slippery asphalt. We've found good help in the Ornance Survey Atlas, which fits well into a normal tankbag.