SFOPIT,
Small Luxury Hotels of the World is running some specials in Ireland right now. This is a really great chain. When we went to Ireland, we stayed at the Park Kenmare (not worth it) and Adare Manor (definitely worth it - but not cheap).
Check out their site:
www.slh.com
I have the email of specials if you want me to foraward that to you, or post it here.
Ireland's a blast. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with. Have fun.