[PhoenixAzul]

You won't have a problem in Ireland, you'll just need an adapter for the plug. They're cheap as chips, much cheaper in Ireland than in America (EU immigrants have this same issue)

Something to remember: DVD's are zoned. America is Zone 1 (i think?) and the UK is a different one. I think you get to switch zones 5 times or so, and then you have to decide...do you want this to permanently play US dvd's or UK/RoI DVDs?

I got around this by either watching stuff online or using university computers for UK dvd's.

On the medicine thing-- it's not that big of a deal, and this is coming from someone who has a major medical condition. In my experience, pharmacists in the UK/RoI are fantastic resources and will help you find something comparable/ the same to what you're using.