Everyone: Thanks for advice.
I will try Marcus Music, hopefully tomorrow. I will probably opt for a non-tuneable one to begin with and upgrade in a year or so if I am still interested.
It seems risky buying by mail order.
It doesn't seem to make much sense timewise or financially making a special trip to Belfast or Galway to get a £50 bodhran.
I am impatient and want one now !
Hopefully I will make a good choice. If I don't then will I have to 'beat' my words !