My wife and I are planning a trip to Ireland next year. So far, we have no set agenda. I've been there once back in 1991 on a super low budget (hitchhiking) trip, where I hit the County Mayo/Westport area where the ancestors came from.

We're from the Seattle area, so crappy, rainy, overcast, cold, miserable weather is the norm for us and we don't mind traveling in it if it means hitting better events. Generally, we like to avoid peak travel times.

I'm looking for any suggestions on places to go or events not to miss. Last time I visited Ashford Castle, went to Cong to tour the Quiet Man filming location, and took a sailboat tour of Clew Bay. It was a great trip, and we can't wait to get back. Last year I took up playing the fiddle, and have been working mainly on Irish tunes, so I hope to incorporate some playing at a session if the opportunity presents itself (and my playing improves).

Any help would be appreciated.

Mike and Sherri