michele,

so was wondering why i hadn't received any emails back from certain places....their broadband that is via switzerland is out and they hope to get it back by monday (was told by the rusheen lodge).

the rusheen lodge host was very helpful....there are no taxis in the ballyvaughn area, except for one woman you can call who accepts only preplanned trips and that's "if she's available."  there is a large area to park your car in the town's center, but that means drinking and driving if not staying right in town.....really want to stay at rusheen....really thought the host was nice (is it dangerous to walk at night?), but i am now thinking that the hylands, so we won't have to drive.  their rates are way high on their website, but on priceline.com i got a rate of $158, $183, or $195/night all cheaper by over $100- on their website.  what do you think of the hylands?  have you heard of people going thru priceline.com?  would really like to know what you think.  tried to call them and found that they are closed until feb. 1st, but will call about reservations m-f 9-5.

dingle:

was wondering what you think of www.bamburysguesthouse.com

spoke w/ the alpine guesthouse and they have rooms and so does the emlagh lodge (2005 guesthouse of the year award).  out of these 3 what do you like best?

thanks for your help,

debbie