Hi,

My name is Kim and I was planning on doing one of the rides in Ireland this summer (Last week of July). I was actually thinking about the Coast Trail Connemara since the beach ridding sounds terrific but I have also looked at the Ring of Kerry. I am a 52 year old computer programmer who rides once I week. I've done several cross country trips with friends and would love to do another. I don't think I  am anywhere near  your experience leave but I haven't killed myself yet and love cantering on open ground. :-)