Hi, Sally, and welcome to the board. Sorry to hear about your brother, and so young. There is a 19 year old young man on the board from Peru, and perhaps they can connect. His name is Jay.
Mky wife and I were in Ireland two years ago and loved it. My mom's father's people were from Dublin area, I believe. We enjoyed our stay. I kissed the Blarney Stone, so you can't believe what I say -- ha! ha!
My wife is Stage IV NSCLC and was diagnosed last October. She has had chemo and radiation (she has bone mets) and right now is doing pretty good.
Best to you and your brother, Don