Photo Credit – Visit Waterford By Elaine Whelan Along the coast of Ireland’s Ancient East, County Waterford showcases miles of stunning coastline, Ireland’s oldest city, a UNESCO Global Geopark and monastic marvels by the ocean. Quaint and bustling seaside towns are plentiful in the sunny south east county. Crowds flock here every summer to revel in the stunning scenes of…
By Elaine Whelan It’s safe to say that camping isn’t for everyone. For those of us who didn’t join the scouts when we were younger or grimaced at the thought of music festivals because of that very reason, it is easy to bypass the notion of a camping holiday altogether. However, kids love the idea of being under stars and…
Photo credit – Discover Ireland By Elaine Whelan In all my travels, I have yet to meet anyone as proud of where they come from as people from Donegal. With National Geographic Traveller naming Donegal ‘The Coolest Place on the Planet for 2017’, maybe there is a reason. Located in the top of Ireland, this mighty little county is enough…
If you are planning a trip to Dublin with your kids, we have awesome news for you – the capital is extremely family-friendly and has a lot to offer youngsters (pet farms, adventure centers, arts, crafts, and lots more). Have a snoop at some of the most entertaining, enjoyable places to visit and explore numerous activities in the Captial. Imaginosity…
Photo credit – Visit Offaly Birr Castle, Gardens & Science Centre Rich in history and education, Birr Castle and all that comes with it is also an ideal spot to guarantee entertainment for little ones. Kids can run amuck among the 120 acres of lush gardens and greenery and satisfy adventure needs in the Treetop Adventure Playground. The interactive Science…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Adventure awaits As Westport is Ireland’s adventure capital, there is no shortage of companies offering wild Atlantic experiences for your family to enjoy. Wavesweeper Sea Adventures is a family-run adventure company that will ensure you make the most of your time on the Mayo coastline with activities such as snorkelling, kayaking and coasteering. The Adventure Islands…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock King John’s Castle With its convenient Limerick city location, there’s no excuse not to take a trip through medieval times and visit King John’s Castle. The 13th century castle boasts an amazing visitor centre with activities and exhibitions for every age group, including touch screen technology, computer animations and eerie projections to truly take you back…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock The Kildare Maze Activity Park Reigning as Leinster’s largest hedge maze, The Kildare Maze is sure to provide excitement and adventure for families of every age group. Challenging and exciting, families can work together to escape the outdoor maze while also enjoying the park’s alternative entertainment such as the Wooden Maze, Crazy Golf, an Assault Course…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Titanic Belfast As it is the city in which the world’s most famous ship was constructed, it’s expected that its Titanic experience is one of the best. You and your kids can enjoy informative and interesting interactive tours of the ship, see what the boarders’ living conditions would have been like and even experience the conditions…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre If an active family day out is what you’re yearning for, Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre is the way to go. Adventure activities include a high ropes course, climbing wall, archery, laser tag, orienteering and more. There is also a swimming pool with fully qualified instructors and lifeguards on hand. For little ones who may…