If you are in IOM for the TT race make sure to book everything well in advance, after all, it is an island and the ferries sell out rather quickly. We flew back to Dublin and then stayed at family of our friend’s house in Malahide, that truly is how hospitable the Irish are. Malahide has a great village atmosphere, although the town is quite large, and it is located by the sea. If you are not fortunate enough to have friends of friends that live there I recommend the Four Star Grand Hotel which is right in the heart of Malahide.