I have an app that texts me when the conditions are right for northern lights, as well as a prediction page (only good for about an hour in the future, though) on favorites. I can hope!

Carry on only, Bit!! :P

Unless you sprang for the High Dollar, 'Coach' ticket that is cancelable, don't torture yourself over 'Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda', "What Ifs". At this point, It Is What It Is.

I usually buy my tix about 90-100 days out -- mostly, in order to select decent seating.  Once they are bought, I try to resist the temptation to EVER 'Look Again'.  There is enough Drama and Anxiety in my life, without adding in unchangeable events ...        

Bob

So far, I've proven I got the best deal available in the last six months, and that makes me feel fine :) :) :)

Tonight, I'm off to a concert to watch Julie Fowlis (she sings in Scottish Gaelic, and was one of the singers in the movie Brave).

The concert was lovely! I was sixth row, and was able to take a little video, even.

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I got to meet Julie and her band afterwards, albeit briefly. Two weeks to go!

And they saw Northern Lights last night in Ardara and Antrim. They sometimes follow 28 day cycles, so I might actually get lucky :P

Oh, I shall!!!

I'm off work at noon, flight at 3:35 out of Pittsburgh (an hour and a half drive away).

I JUST got an email this morning from Cedar Lodge B&B in Westport that she can't host me, due to a medical issue. So.... I'm quickly trying to find something else.

Go raibh mille maith agat, mo chara!

OK, I got back safely, and finally finished my extensive trip report. If you've had some insomnia issues, please give it a read! I shall be posting pics on FB after I go through them.... 9650 of them!!! I will post a link when I'm done.

Thanks to all for your helpful advice and information!

Christy,

Welcome back! I've actually been reading your trip report on another forum.  Thanks for coming here to post your experiences too. I know the forum members will love reading it. What wonderful detail and lovely descriptions. I have been to so many of the places that you explored and felt like a fly on the wall as you traveled all over the country. I certainly felt for you when you couldn't find some of the places on your list. I search in vain for many sites too and then put them off for my next trip. Ireland makes us come back again and again.  We need to start a club called Ireland Lovers Anonymous. But it will never cure us!! 

Michele