It would be wise to study the native plants and wildlife BEFORE you head off into the wild. Learning some survival skills is a must. Are there places in Ireland where you can go off and not be on someone's private property?
Can you build a fire without a match? Do you know how to catch, prepare and cook an animal or bird? What plants are edible or useful in other ways? Make yourself a shelter? Orient yourself so you don't get lost? Open a can without an opener? Have you got any first aide training?
Have you read "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer?
I'm not trying to discourage you but I don't want to read about you in the newspaper either. The make or break of an adventure like this is the preparation you do before you leave home.
