Although it does seem early to make a decision on where to hold the event, there's not much else to learn about the options. Since Rich pulled Ganton from consideration the only England site on the table is St. Enodoc. We have a tentative reservation with the club for 10-12 September - 36 holes on 11-12, 36 holes elsewhere on the 10th, probably Trevose. We could also arrange 9-11 and play at St. Enodoc at the front and back end of the Buda - there's a competition already scheduled for the 10th. The following week is also available. Cost is GBP 100/day and the club can arrange a dinner although I've heard that we might do better elsewhere.
For a variety of reasons I won't be attending the Buda if it's held in Ireland in September but I am willing to follow through with St. Enodoc and make the arrangements there. Also, I'm waiting to hear from a friend who has organized a yearly event there to send me a list of recommended hotels, b&bs, restaurants and pubs.
Since the American contingent - with only a couple exceptions - will travel to the Buda in September regardless of where it's held, I think the preferences of the locals should be given the most weight and we need to hear from them... Andrew, Conrad, Giles, Ian, Tony, Ben, etc?