Whats a must see in Irleland for kids?

WallyUSA

When traveling in Ireland what are must see things for kids under 10 yrs old?
Keep in mind, they won't be able to follow the heavy broags.
I want to visit family down south but I want to keep it fun for the wife and kids. I know they don't want to visit on the farm for a week.

joe.

in south maybe fota island in co. cork.

Sangre

Clara Lara in summer if its still going. Cant remember what county it is in for the life of me.

Check out the Irish tourist website for information.

Blackjack

I've heard the Tour of the Rock of Cashel is pretty good, a friend of mine did it with her kids a few years ago and they raved about it as the woman who did the tour did it as if the castle was under attack.

daveirl

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sanncoo

bunratty castle and folk park, if you're in the clare/limerick area.

Lafortezza

Sangre wrote:

Clara Lara in summer if its still going. Cant remember what county it is in for the life of me.
Check out the Irish tourist website for information.

County Wicklow. The place is fantastic for kids up to 15 yrs old. Expect to see plenty of ambulances around there.

Headshot

in Waterford they have splash world great for the kids

keu

I love bunratty castle, its great.

shelly04

lafortezza wrote:

County Wicklow. The place is fantastic for kids up to 15 yrs old. Expect to see plenty of ambulances around there.

God that place is a dump! I went there on my school tour in primary school.... years ago....and i was having a go jumping in the water from the rope...and cut my foot with glass..cut got all infected..
Steer clear!!

trotter_inc

shelly04 wrote:

God that place is a dump! I went there on my school tour in primary school.... years ago....and i was having a go jumping in the water from the rope...and cut my foot with glass..cut got all infected..
Steer clear!!

I think its quite good - Im nearly sure thats its closed during the winter though.

Splashword in Waterford and the Aquadome in Tralee would be good too.

shelly04

trotter_inc wrote:

I think its quite good - Im nearly sure thats its closed during the winter though.

yeah its definatly closed for the winter. reopens in may i think...

trotter_inc

If you want to do a tour of Dublin Id really recommend the Viking Splash Tour - basically its a Viking Ship which can go on land and water - it does a tour of the city on land and then goes down a runway into the River Liffey and goes up the river.

Check out http://www.irishabroad.com/travel/features/olstory.asp?article=1750793

denissilver

3 questions need to be asked to give the correct advice
How many kids
age/sex
what county are you visiting
I have a boy aged 10 and a girl aged 5 they have been all over ireland with me and both liked different things.
Sorry one last question---- when is your visit as it tends to rain here but only between may and september!

is_that_so

You could try Trabolgan in Cork. Think you can do day trips to it as well. It's a bit like Tralee Aquadome but it has outdoor stuff as well.

wheres me jumpa

clara lara!!oh the memories!the big ship! which actually blew over in recent times, i dont think its seaworthy anymore!

namaimo

The Aquadome in Tralee (Des Bishop:The Work Experience is a must see first tho! )