I cannot figure out what type of Buddhism is right for me?

I am from Ireland and would like to join a Buddhist community which is vibrant and is possible one of the bigger ones in Ireland but i have no idea which one to go with. Could someone please help with this!

You can't try them out? Visit both and see.

I can't help you with it, but I'll just throw it out there that you should keep an open eye about exciting Buddhists groups that you find. Look for tell tale signs of it being coltish. Most are good, but some appear to appeal to people like you at first and gradually expose themselves after you are already committed. Be careful and watchful on your journey.

Easy; there is no right Buddhism for anyone.

Jesus is your only hope.

Personally I would try to find a Zen Buddhist school. Because for me it is the purest form of Buddhism, without all the ceremony and strange dogma that has built up in Tibetan schools for example.
I think it is the type best suited to western minds.
Not sure if it could be described as vibrant but it is the most logical.
Steer clear of Diamond Way schools. Had some weird experiences with them. And also with the FWBO but they were better by far.

I would suggest you learn yourself, for that is the true religion. I can teach you (many of the principles I will teach you come from various Buddhist traditions), if you want to learn email me at the source contained below.

There are five factors for you to consider:
1. ALL the schools will help you towards enlightenment, no matter what your temperament
2. If you are a thinking person, NONE of the schools will fit 100% (although some might come closer than others) ... after all, you were not raised in Asia but instead have Western attitudes.
3. Some of your local drama groups will be more convenient to get to than others
4. Some of your local drama groups will likely charge more than others. This may or may not reflect on your pocketbook. This may or may not reflect of the organization's attitudes.
5. We ourselves are not in a good state to view what we need. Very often, the "style" that appeals to us the most is the one which accentuates our strong points, our strongest orientation or style ... that is why it feels like such a good fit. But perhaps what we really need to develop within ourselves is the OPPOSITE style because it is our weak point (orientation, style).

This is my advice. Go the either the nearest or the cheapest one near you. Just go every week for a minimum of 6 months. Go without expectations. Go just to see what presents itself. If -- after 6 months have passed -- you still feel like going, then continue to go. If at some point -- after 6 months -- you feel that something is definitely missing (not vaguely ... definitely), then start attending a different drama group. But remember the old Buddhist advice, "Start where you are" ... Buddhism is not about finding perfection in your circumstances.

Please check out some centers near you to see what peaks your interest.

Here is a link to the World Buddhist Directory for Ireland:

http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/search.php?keyword=&search=Begin+Search&country_id =65&province_id=0

I hope this helps!

Read books from various Buddhist Traditions; you'll be drawn to the tradition of your choice. Then I suggest visiting Buddhanet.net and going onto their Worldwide Web and locating a Buddhist Temple in the tradition of your choice, then visit it. You can learn so....much from a monk and can become an official Buddhist by taking refuge in the three Jewels.*"What The Buddha Taught: Revised and Expanded Edition with Texts from Suttas and Dhammapada. -By: Walpola Rahula is an excellent book to begin with. *"Buddhism For Beginners." By: Thubten Chodron - teaches the Essence of Buddhism, the Life of The Buddha, Love and Compassion, Beginning Meditation, Impermanence and Suffering, Selflessness, Science/Creation/Rebirth, Karma: the functioning of cause and effect, The Buddhist Traditions {IE: Theravada, Mahayana, Pure Land, Zen, Vajrayana, etc.), Steps Along the Path, Working With Emotions, Dharma in Everyday Life, Family & Children, Spiritual Teachers, Prayers and Rituals.*"Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness" By: Henepola Gunaratana is an excellent book teaching one how to walk the Noble Eightfold Path of The Buddha.

May all beings be happy and free from suffering.