Ah. Sorry. I don't exactly live in music-central myself, but I do have two or three stores I can go to to try guitars.
If you're looking for easy to play, try Ibanez. The SZ series has a terrific neck and a scale length between Fender and Gibson (so less string tension than Strats / Teles) and terrific Duncan designed humbuckers that sound great at every setting. Just my personal opinion.
Look for SZ520QM and SZ320EX models. I have the 520 with the maple top in Blueberry - it's gorgeous.
Best of luck - and boy do I wish I were in rural Ireland with you!
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