For the meet but was trying to plan a week in Ireland in early August though not sure finances will allow.
In 2008 my mate and I went for a week to Clonakilty with view to taking in the music - we weren't disappointed, only getting home once on the same evening we went out!!!! We spent several evenings in An teach beag, behind O'Donovans Hotel and I actually got to sing there too.
We were without transport so the days were limited - I think we found every corner of Clon. It rained most of the week so we got caught out a lot - we had a wicked laugh and want to go there again but would like to start at Dublin, hire a car, find Pat Malloys bar, then travel down to Clon to finish off the holiday - phew! it wares me out to think about it.
With finances as they are we might have to put off our tour until next year - we want to see some of the sights this time too (like the Ring of Kerry etc). x