KT, have fun! As AA says, the weather should be much better by the weekend. It has been extremely hot the past 5-6 days. I am looking forward to the rains coming in tonight or tomorrow.

I don't know if you will make it that far North, but there are a bunch of bars/restaurants in the Rush and Division area. Been in a couple kilted and no problems. I seem to recall one with an Irish name, but can't remember it now. Of course, that is the touristy area of bars, etc..