Whoo-hoo! That's right, Ireland for 7 days/6 nights this July. And maybe a few days in New York prior to heading across the Atlantic.

My father-in-law (age 84) came to the US from Ireland when he was in his early 20's, and he has family there. We've tried to convince him to go for years, and he finally agreed.

There will be a group of 14 of us! Yikes! All 5 of the kids with their spouses, my FIL, and random teenagers. Fortunately, we all get along well.

We'll be in Adare, which is in the southwest part in Limerick County. Celtic - I know you're in the north- do you think there's a chance we could see each other?

Our package (for 14) gives us 3 rental cars and 3 (3-bedroom) condos, and airfare. It was tough to come up with the funds, and it's non-refundable, so it's scary.... but I'm getting excited now that we've confirmed everything.

Has anyone been? Tips on places to see, things to do, would be appreciated.

Kathy