I would heartily recommend befriending Ryaner and getting him to show you round some of the sites on his "home turf" as we did - it made for a thoroughly enjoyable trip!
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/49893/vvxx_phase_3_ireland.html

If that isn't possible, certainly take his recommendations to heart as he knows his stuff.

Hope you have a fabulous time...