By Elaine Whelan The kids are back to school, its dark out at eight o clock and fluffy socks and chunky jumpers are back on the shelves at Penney’s. Summer is officially over! Thankfully that means Halloween is just around the corner and so is the midterm break. Here are some great hotel offers that will make you ‘fall’ for…
By Elaine Whelan The spookiest time of year is just around the corner! Sadly however, Halloween will be a little different this year due to the current restrictions. Our old traditions of trick or treating or costume parties might not be on the cards but there’s still plenty your family can do to celebrate Halloween safely. Lego Halloween Camp, Various…
By Elaine Whelan Wicklow has long been known as The Garden of Ireland and after a visit here you will be left wishing this stunning county was, in fact, in your back garden. Stretching from mountains to sea with everything in between, Wicklow is a county with a wealth of activities to offer its visitors. Wicklow has the largest national park…
By Elaine Whelan As a Tipperary local myself, it can sometimes be hard to appreciate the beauty of your own county when you see it every day. However whenever visitors come to stay, they always gush about how lucky we are to live here. Tipperary is a gorgeous county where rich green fields and panoramic scenery can be seen at…
By Elaine Whelan If you’re dreaming of a holiday break this year, then Carlow is a great destination to consider. It really is a haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors with stunning, unspoilt landscapes, fresh air and wide open spaces! Rancho Reilly Rancho Reilly is a family run Pet Farm and Children’s Activity Centre ideal for kids under 10 on…
By Elaine Whelan One of Ireland’s most adventurous counties, there are countless options to fill your days while visiting Sligo. So much so that you may have to come back again to fit it all in! Sligo sits perfectly near the top of the world famous Wild Atlantic Way and boasts views that are to die for. What are you…
With Laois being smack bang in the centre of the midlands, it’s location means that it’s only a stones throw away from so many other counties and is easily travelled to from Dublin, making it a prime spot for an Irish getaway. Emo Court House & Gardens Located just outside the Laois village of Emo, Emo Court House is a beautifully renovated Gandon-designed historic house. Tours of the…
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 in Derreenavoggy, Carrick-On-Shannon provides a unique insight…
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 perfect place to spend a…
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 the playground. I know every…