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 to make you feel like…
By Elaine Whelan Families come in all shapes and sizes and come in different levels of ability. For families who have a parent, grandparent or child who uses a wheelchair, attempting to find an activity you can all do together can be a daunting task. Every family should be able to enjoy a day out together and there are plenty…
By Elaine Whelan A trip away with the family is always a lovely treat but sometimes being cooped up in a small hotel room together can give you a severe case of cabin fever. When travelling with kids, the cost of eating out two or three times a day can easily add up. Self-catering accommodation offers a solution to both of…
By Elaine Whelan You truly can’t beat the feeling of the sand between your toes and the sound of the waves lapping against the shore. So, if you can’t beat them, join them. Our beautiful island is surrounded at all sides by beautiful coastline. To enjoy all that our Irish beaches have to offer, check out these hotels that have…
By Elaine Whelan Children love the excitement of staying in a hotel and if that hotel has a pool then the excitement triples! There are some brilliant child friendly hotels around Ireland that have amazing swimming pools for your little ducks to enjoy. Here are ten family hotels in Ireland that are making a splash. The Hillgrove Hotel (Monaghan) Located just five…
By Elaine Whelan A family getaway is the perfect way to relax and take a break from the stress of everyday life. But for large families trying to find a place to accommodate everyone can cause more stress than anything. Around Ireland there are plenty of brilliant hotels which are working hard to provide for the needs of parents with…
By Elaine Whelan Fossa Caravan and Camping Park (Kerry). Fossa Caravan and Camping Park is a well-loved family run site in the heart of Kerry. Set at the foot of the MacGillycuddy Reeks mountains and only a ten minute drive from Killarney and the start of the Ring of Kerry, this park is ideally located. The site itself mirrors the beauty of its surrounding as it sits…
The Heritage Hotel in Co. Laois is throwing one hell of a party this coming Halloween. Smack bang in the middle of Ireland, only an hour from Dublin, Galway and Limerick, all the ghosts of Ireland and beyond will gather at the Heritage Killenard to meet your little people. https://bookings.theheritage.com/bookings/specials They are currently running a special offer called, very aptly,…
To celebrate my coming of age (40) last December, Me (April Drew) and my family spent a night of luxury in the 2018 world’s number one hotel, Adare Manor (Limerick). Colum (8), Sadie (7) and Arden (3) loved every minute of the experience (as did mommy and daddy) and they haven’t stopped talking about it since. Here are our top…
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 Centre allows visitors to learn…