I do a lot of traveling in January - March for that very reason. I have 2 pretty big trips planned for next year (one in Feb, the other tentatively in Nov) but I could certainly be convinced to add another! We stayed on the outskirts of Galway City but did get into the town for a bit one of the days. Since my trip was more or less work related, I was unfortunately at the mercy of a schedule.

'I want a little sugar in my bowl, I want a little sweetness down in my soul... what's a'matter Daddy, come on save my soul, I need some sugar in my bowl, I ain't lyin'...'  Nina Simone, iconic