Thanks again for your input. I have taken a second stab at this and I've come up with the following itinerary. I've slashed a day in Dublin, taken away Galway and Aran Islands, and I have added must-do's (or at least there recommendations I have gathered). I am not at all tied to this list but I do need to narrow it down so that I can successfully secure lodging.
Thanks in advance! Jill and John
DUBLIN-2 NIGHTS in Dublin
Book of Kells, TrinityCollege, Guinness Tour, Literary Pub Crawl
COUNTY WICKLOW-1 NIGHT AT WICKLOW WAY LODGE (or other rec)
WicklowMountains, Glendalough, Powerscourt Estate
COUNTY TIPPERARY-continue to Kinsale for lodging
Rock of Cashel
COUNTY CORK- SPEND TWO NIGHTS IN KINSALE
BlarneyCastle, Kinsale,
COUNTY KERRY-SPEND TWO NIGHTS IN KILARNEY OR DINGLE
Dingle Pennisula, Ring of Kerry, KillarneyNational Park
COUNTY LIMIRICK- continue to CountyClare for lodging
Stop in Adare
COUNTY CLARE-2 NIGHTS LODGING/Not sure on location
BunrattyCastle, DromolandCastle, The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Traditional music
Since you can skip Blarney you might consider an overnight in Cashel. Nearby is one of Ireland's best castles - Cahir Castle. Then continue on to Killarney and skip Kinsale. Add the extra night to your stay in Killarney or to one night in Dingle.