Re accommodation - further
Miltown Malbay has several recommended B&Bs - can get details for you if you wish.
The nearest one to the Ballbridge - literally 2 minutes walk, is run by the daughter of the original owner, Deidre O'Malley and faces out into Mal Bay (with spectacular views of New York if your eyesight is good enough!!)
Probably wise to confirm accommodation ASAP from experience of friends in past years.
Jim Carroll