Photo credit – Arigna Mining Experience By Elaine Whelan When it comes to staycation destinations, Roscommon seems to be an underdog. With many not knowing how much this Connacht county has to offer, they are missing out on the perfect family staycation destination. Here’s what to do if you decide to explore all that the Rossies have to offer. The Arigna Mining Experience The Arigna Mining Experience…
Photo credit – Sky Park By Elaine Whelan Louth is officially Ireland’s smallest county. As the saying goes though, good things come in small packages! Louth doesn’t tend to be everyone’s first choice for a holiday destination but this small but mighty county is severely overlooked. Louth is situated just North of Dublin on Ireland’s east coast, which makes it the…
Photo credit – Dungarvan Tourism By Elaine Whelan My family and I have always had a love affair with the town of Dungarvan in County Waterford. I have spent summers in a mobile home by the beach, sunny days strolling down the quays and most of my childhood smelling the salty air as I swung from the monkey bars in…
By Elaine Whelan Road trips and travelling sounds exciting to your kids until they’ve been sitting in the back seat for three hours and are downright bored. That’s when the fighting or screaming kicks in (if it hasn’t already). For kids who love movies or playing games on your phone, it can be hard for them to understand that they…
Photo credit -Kinsale.ie By Elaine Whelan Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale in County Cork is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. Visitors to Kinsale are captivated by its beautiful setting. With its long waterfront, yacht-filled harbour, narrow winding streets and brightly painted galleries, shops and houses, Kinsale is a town not to be missed. Only 25 minutes…
By Elaine Whelan Ireland is steeped in history and the numerous castles and estates littered around the country is proof of our extensive past. During the summer you and your family may want to explore Ireland’s past while travelling the length and breadth of the country. However due to current Covid-19 restrictions, some of our historic buildings cannot adhere to recommended guidelines…
By Elaine Whelan Mayo Glamping Located in the rolling hills of central Mayo, this unique glamping location is the perfect family escape. With a variety of novelty accommodation to choose from such as a hobbit hut, Nordic wooden cabin or a railway carriage, you kids will be boasting about this holidays forever. Recreate the Lord of the Rings in the charming Hobbit Huts…
By Elaine Whelan As of Monday the 13th of July due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, people are required by law to wear face masks and coverings while on public transport. Failure to cooperate with this new rule can result in a €2,500 fine and possibly a six month jail sentence. No one wants that! For those of you that rely…
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…