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Dublin adventures: Summer activities that will keep the kids entertained

Dublin adventures: Summer activities that will keep the kids entertained

Time to make some memories! We’ve all lost out on so much over the past year so this summer is all about making happy memories. We may not be able to jet off to Spain and bask in the sunshine, but we’re going to make the most of a summer at home. Exploring our hometowns […]

5 years ago

Where’s the sun?! Keep the kids happy with these 6 rainy-day activities

Where’s the sun?! Keep the kids happy with these 6 rainy-day activities

Last week was glorious, but looking outside over the past number of days, it’s certainly been less so. With summer holidays on the horizon, we’ve lately been considering the possibility that we’ll need to entertain cabin-fever children when it’s raining out (and no, sticking an iPad into their hands doesn’t count). Yes, if the dreaded […]

10 years ago

5 Reasons To Take The Kids On A Day Trip To Dublin Zoo

5 Reasons To Take The Kids On A Day Trip To Dublin Zoo

As a family who are not going abroad on holidays this year, we have been doing our very best to get creative with our kid’s school-free time. We have visited every local park available to us, we have scoured the beaches for ‘pirates treasure’ and cosied up with hot chocolates afterwards. We have done one […]

10 years ago

The Ultimate Summer Guide to Family Days Out in Ireland

The Ultimate Summer Guide to Family Days Out in Ireland

The summer holidays have arrived, and with them long days where the children need to be entertained. At our house, we have a simple philosophy: have your breakfast, pack your bag (lunchbox, markers, and books), and leave. We stay out as long as we can: there is about 100% less chaos from my boys, and […]

10 years ago