Hmm...I am not too worried about having "too much time" in Kilkenny because we love pubs and would probably be very happy with catching up on sleep teh first night, then having a day to walk the city, do a tour, and have a nice dinner and night out at the pubs. That being said - we REALLY don't want to give up on Glendalaough...should we just go there from our flight and stay in Laragh? Then go to Kilkenny the next AM and have all day/night? I just think if we saved Glendalaough for the end we wouldn't ever do it. By then we will be ready for Dublin city sights...

Provided you get a cat nap on the flight then Glendalogh is a possibility provided you don't go mad walking around. It might be better to head straight to Kilkenny and save Glendalaough for the return from Dromoland to Dublin as it would make for a slight detour off the M7 route back. There is nothing wonderful in Laragh apart from fresh air.

Yes, that makes sense - we could plan on it then as it doesn't seem like it's too out of the way. I just know once we get to Dublin we're in Dublin for good. Thanks again for the advice!!