Autumn is a great time to bike around the Irish countryside, especially when Sceptre Tours is offering an incredibly affordable package.  From September 1 through October 31st, a mere $599 fee gets you airfare from New York to Shannon (fares vary from other North American cities), a six night stay in a villa at Adare Manor, and your own rental car.  From Shannon, it’s an easy drive to Limerick, the Cliffs of Moher, and Blarney Castle.  Bikers have their choice of backcountry roads, seaside trails, or mountain biking in Ballyhoura.