Ireland
Ireland and Italy are my two homes: I divide my year between these two wonderful countries and this means I have so much to say about them, I needed extra space! On this page, you find a selection of my travel guides to Ireland but you can find even more on my dedicated site MamaLovesIreland.com
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Fabulous walks in Dublin you can take with the kids
Walks in Dublin you can take with the kids and ideas for family hikes near Dublin you and your kids will love One of the many great things about Dublin is how close the city is to beautiful nature. Without spending too much time in the car, you can easily reach lovely woods, beaches and beautiful viewpoints from where to admire the city, the sea or both! We love going out for walks with the kids and, over the course of the years, we have selected our favourite family walks in Dublin and some easy hikes in Dublin and Wicklow perfect to stretch your legs and those of the children.…
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Fun facts about Ireland for kids (and curious adults!)
Fun facts about Ireland for kids! A fun list of facts and legends to help your kids get excited about their trip to Ireland and make their geography studies more fun.
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Visiting the Cliffs of Moher: all you need to know
All you need to know to plan a visit to the cliffs of Moher. Practical tips for the perfect visit to this most famous Irish attraction.
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One day in Kilkenny: recommended itinerary and best things to see
What are the best things to do in Kilkenny city? Find out what to see and how to make the most of your time in Kilkenny, Ireland with this essential guide for visitors.
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4 days in Ireland: perfect itinerary ideas for a short visit
Coming to Ireland soon? Delighted to hear it: we have been living here for over 10 years and love every inch of the country! These are our tips for spending 4 days in Ireland. Ireland is a wonderful destination for a trip, even if you only have a few days to spend on its green shores. We have been based in Dublin for over a decade and we are well used to short trips around the country: any time we have a handful of days free, we set off to see a new part of it and it is incredible how much you actually get to see even in a…
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Why and how to visit Wicklow’s Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall
If you are planning a visit to Ireland you may be wondering if adding a stop in Wicklow’s Powerscourt gardens and Powerscourt waterfall is worth it. Is the estate beautiful enough to be worth the drive? What there is there to see and what type of visitor should do? We know Powerscourt well and love spending our Sundays there as an easy day trip from Dublin. So this is our take on why and how you should include Powerscourt house and garden in your Ireland itinerary Please note: this post contains affiliate links and if you make a purchase through them, we might make a small commission at no extra…
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Exploring the stunning Dingle Peninsula
All you need to know to visit the stunning Dingle Peninsula, one of Ireland’s most scenic locations. A drive on the Dingle peninsula is one of the most beautiful road trips you can take in Ireland. Small enough to be driven in a day, the Dingle peninsula packs a punch when it comes to beauty and variety of landscapes. Here you have immense beaches, stunning (and slightly scary!) mountain passes, cute towns and a welcome to the visitor that has become the trademark of this part of Ireland. Known to tourism but not yet overcrowded and sometimes even remote, Dingle is one of my favorite parts of Ireland and this…
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The perfect base to visit Northern Ireland: Hilton Templepatrick hotel review
This is a review of the Hilton Templepatrick hotel, in Northern Ireland. We stayed here for two nights in April 2017 and had an excellent experience. This is how we got on. Last week, myself and the kids went on a little adventure. My husband was in Madrid, so I decided i would make this mummy-and-us weekend special and planned a road trip to Norther Ireland. For an extra special time, we enlisted the company of the Italian grandmother and, on a sunny Friday afternoon, we set off to our multi generational holiday. Many reason made me choose Northern Ireland as a family destination. It is a short drive up from…
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Tips for visiting the cliffs of Moher with kids
They are one of the most photographed spots in the whole of Ireland, but are the Cliffs of Moher safe to visit as a family? We were there again this weekend and this is our guide to visiting the Cliffs of Moher with kids. Few places embody the wild landscape of Ireland better than the Cliffs of Moher. Located in the West of the country, not far from the city of Galway, the cliffs are over 200 mt tall and they plunge into the Atlantic Ocean amidst the screams of seagulls and roaring winds. We have visited on many occasions, both in summer and winter and each time we stop in front…
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All about visiting Birr castle with kids
We got to Birr Castle on a cold winter morning. The grey sky touched the tops of the trees, the chilly air prickled our skin and Ireland was enveloped in that mystical atmosphere ancient tales and lore evoke so well. I had been meaning to go to Birr Castle for a long time and the recent school holiday was finally giving us the chance. Located in Co Offaly, in the centre of Ireland, the town of Birr is over 150 km from Dublin and, as such, a pretty long drive for a day trip. However, the promise of a beautiful castle, a record- breaking tree house and what used to…
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A day in the Boyne Valley with kids: travel tips for families
Should you visit the Boyne Valley with kids? What to see, what to expect and what you cannot miss when visiting the Boyne valley, Ireland, as a family It is our first weekend in Ireland home after the holidays and to keep at bay the melancholy that so often follows the return from a faraway land, we played tourist in our own country. We are lucky to live in Ireland, a place of stunning scenery and history, and today we drove with the kids to a part of Ireland where the two merge into each other with spectacular results: the Boyne Valley. The river Boyne, born in the centre of…
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The wonderful and not so secret gardens of Mount Usher, Wicklow
Our complete guide to visiting wonderful Mout Usher Gardens, one of the most beautiful and charming gardens in the whole of Ireland - Updated 2020