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Tips for an Ireland Family Vacation

By Jody Halsted November 10, 2015

It’s always so nice to be considered an expert in a topic you are passionate about. How to create a magical Ireland family vacation is that topic for me, so I was honored to be interviewed by Michelle Donaghue, a contributor at Well Traveled Kids. Michelle had found my site Ireland Family Vacations as she […]

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The Most Magical Ireland Castle Itinerary for Families

By Jody Halsted October 13, 2015

Ross Castle, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Ireland is my happy place. It’s the place I go every chance I get. Where my belief in magic is revitalized. Where my imagination comes to life. And where I hope to live in content semi-retirement (sooner rather than later). Over at my site Ireland Family Vacations I work hard to inspire families to plan their […]

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Create an Irish Pub Atmosphere at Home

By Jody Halsted March 5, 2013

Fish & Chips at the Dubliner in Kansas City

St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching.  Unfortunately, I won’t find myself anywhere near Ireland this year (though that is on my bucket list of fun family vacations!) What I will be doing, however, is hosting our annual Feast of St Patrick.  Complete with corned beef, black pudding, tasty Colcannon and numerous other treats, I’ll be creating an […]

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Expert Advice for Your Ireland Family Vacation

By Jody Halsted October 30, 2012

Clonmacnoise, Ireland High Cross

Though I am not officially an “Ireland Expert”, I probably know more about family travel in Ireland than your average family travel blogger.  In fact, I publish a site called Ireland Family Vacations- the only website devoted entirely to family travel in Ireland.  At Ireland Family Vacations I cover everything from planning a magical Ireland vacation […]

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Offaly, the King’s County of Ireland

By Jody Halsted March 6, 2014

On a map you’ll find County Offaly right in the center of Ireland. Named for the kingdom of Uí Failghe, Offaly was once called King’s County. Now County Offaly is often bypassed as tourists drive through the county’s stunning Slieve Bloom Mountains to Ireland’s west coast after arriving in Dublin. Apparently they don’t know what they […]

6 Comments · Filed Under: International, Ireland · Tagged With: Bed and Breakfast, castle, Children's Museum, County Offaly, family travel, Fun for Kids, Ireland

Sights from the Fermanagh Lakelands for #IGTravelThursday

By Jody Halsted February 27, 2014

County Fermanagh, in Northern Ireland, doesn’t draw the casual tourist. But the sights to be discovered as you drive through the Fermanagh Lakelands are just as incredible as those you will see anywhere else. Our drive around Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, revealed ancient places, nature in force, and stunning craftsmanship. This […]

13 Comments · Filed Under: Europe, International, Ireland · Tagged With: Ireland

5 Fun Things to Do in Ireland With Kids

By Jody Halsted February 9, 2010

Ireland is, hands down, my favorite place in the world.  While I plan our return to her shores I asked Leigh Maher, owner of the online Celtic jewelry store: Irish Celtic Jewels, to share his top 5 kid-friendly tips. On his blog, he shares tips and information about all things Irish, including jewelry, weddings and […]

5 Comments · Filed Under: Europe, Ireland · Tagged With: castle, County Armagh, County Cork, County Dublin, County Kildare, County Kilkenny, folk park, fort, planetarium

The English Market and Farmgate Cafe, Cork, Ireland

By Jody Halsted April 9, 2008

The day we visited Cork City we had many plans for outdoor adventures. Unfortunately that is also the day that the “sunny south east” of Ireland saw snow for the first time in 15 years. So while the weather deterred us from a walking tour of Cork City it did allow us more time to […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Ireland · Tagged With: County Cork, food

Killarney for Kids: Mystical Rose B&B, Dining and Handy Hints

By Jody Halsted April 14, 2008

We spent 4 days and 3 nights around Killarney. There is a reason this is one of Ireland’s tourist hot-spots – there is so much to do! We didn’t even scratch the surface. Kid friendly doesn’t even begin to describe all you can do in and around Killarney. We had actually planned to spend our […]

5 Comments · Filed Under: Ireland · Tagged With: Bed and Breakfast, County Kerry, food, handy tips, Killarney, Packing, products

Glendine House B&B, Arthurstown, County Wexford, Ireland

By Jody Halsted March 31, 2008

We spent two nights at Glendine Country House during our last trip to Ireland. If you are traveling from Dublin the trip will take approximately 3 hours. If you are coming from Waterford City Glendine House is only 10k via car ferry (a great adventure for little ones!) We arrived at Glendine House quite tired […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: Ireland · Tagged With: Bed and Breakfast, County Wexford

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