Fionn, Fibula, Yum Yum,

While not wishing to highjack the thread, I'm wondering if either of you could suggest some high spots in Northern Ireland for a four-five day visit, August 29 to Sept 2, 2001. As I noted in an earlier post, I plan to break away from the Shepherdstown group when they return to the US, and go north.

I'm looking for good music, scenic views (seacoast or inland), and recommendations on B&B's if you have them. I had thought of some form of clock-circle tour involving a drive north from the Dublin area through Drogheda, with an immediate swing way up to Omagh and the Ulster Folk Park (if you think it's worth it). Next to some point near Coleraine to take the coast roads around to Larne and hence to Newtownards (and Bangor, where I will look up Mr. McAdam).

If I'm able, I would want to continue down the Ards Peninsula and cross over towards Downpatrick and Newry, (my map is not clear about the crossing from Portaferry to Strangford), and then sprint south to catch the plane in Dublin. I'm not tied to the mast on anything particular, so if there are places you think highly of, that I've missed, please advise.