I like Lahinch Seaworld. They have an amazing pool that includes a great pool for just kids. The…read moreaquarium end of things might not be as great as it could, but it's a good start. They also have an activity centre where they have various classes and what not but I personally have never taken part in those. I just enjoy taking my son to swim here after a day at the beach. One thing to note, check the website and ring ahead before visiting because they only have public pool hours on certain days at certain times and the aquarium is only open on certain days at certain times.

Great aquarium in a easily accessible location. Parking lot had plenty of space on a rainy…read moreWednesday morning. This is a perfect spot to spend some time if you have kids and the weather isn't great. Lots of fun exhibit space and a good space to explore and see all kinds of fish. Educational, interactive and fun with a cute gift shop at the end. If the weather is better when you're done cross the street and spend some time at the beach!

Our family loved this aquarium! While the aquarium is small, it specializes in species that are…read morenative to Ireland's waters. We enjoyed this educational aspect as well as the number of exhibits that could be experienced directly. My kids were big fans of the touch tank where they touched different varieties of skates and rays. The fish all seemed quite happy to interact with us. Many of the exhibit tanks are smaller, which isn't a drawback but a bonus:they are so well set up that you always know what you are looking at and the fish are right there in front of you, not hiding in some dark corner. It's definitely worth it to attend one of the feeding times. My children got to have personalized attention by one of the aquarium experts during feeding times: They held sea stars, had fish nibble bread right out of their hands, and learned interesting new facts about what to look for the next time they see a tide pool. Highly recommend. It was €30 for our family of four, parking available in abundance either in their lot or up and down the main street in front of the aquarium. Enjoy a stroll on the nearby beach when you're done or grab tea and hot chocolate at the attached cafe (Arabica).

The serpentarium is a fantastic place to visit - and I don't like snakes!!! I thought it would be…read moreterrifying and I would hate it, but the kids wanted to go. In the end though I loved it - I actually touched a snake. And held one. The staff are fantastic and are very knowledgeable. They can tell you all about the snakes, where they were rescued from, what their habitat would be in the wild, their diet, how often they eat and a hundred other things you never realised before that you wanted to know about snakes. But for me the most memorable part was actually handling a snake, and the power and beauty of that creature is not something I'll forget in a hurry. And if you're wondering - no, snakes don't feel slimy in the slightest!

What's up: While planning my trip to Ireland, I came across a post that described Hawk Walks as…read morebeing one of the most amazing experiences to do. So after a bit of research on the web, I decided on signing up for one at Ireland's School of Falconry. Transit: I travelled here using the bus. I was staying in Galway City and I took the Citylink 430 to Claremorris and transferred over to the TFI Local Link 431 and got off at Cong. From there, it was a short walk (maybe 15-20 mins) to Ashford Castle. After entering the castle gates, it's another 10-15 min walk to the school. If you're arriving by car, the School instructions were to park at the castle visitor car park (near the golf course). Environment: I emailed them months in advance to schedule my Walk. Since I wasn't staying nearby, they asked for payment ahead of time, which was done via credit card. When I arrived at Ashford Castle, I had to inform the staff at the bridge that I was there to go to the Falconry School. He directed me towards the other end of the castle and told me to follow the signs. Along the way, you'll pass by the gardens and fountains of the castle, which made for lovely views. When I arrived at the school, I rang the doorbell and was shown to the office for a short wait. The staff also offered to store my backpack behind the counter so I didn't have to carry it during the Walk. My instructor gave a quick tour of the area and informed me of the proper handling of the hawk. Then I met my feathered buddy for the hour, Andes. As we walked the grounds and surrounding forest, Andes flew along to follow us and when he was signaled, he flew down towards my gloved hand. What was ordered: - 1 hour Hawk Walk (I had so much fun learning about the hawks and walking around the castle grounds and forest surrounding it) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay! Definitely a Yay! This was such a unique experience and it was amazing to see how well trained the hawks were. Since hawks eat meat, they do warn you that some of their food will resemble animals and may be a bit meaty. Credit cards are accepted.

Incredible experience! Once in a lifetime must do in Ireland. The team and expert falconers are so…read morekind, professional, and funny! They provided such a personalized experience. We walked two beautiful hawks for an entire hour through the woods of Ireland. We also got to fly the resident owl Samradh in the tunnel. I can't even put this experience into words that will do it justice.

Far to expensive.. $30 for my two kids and me to supervise them... absolutely shockingread more

From the owner: Turoe Farm's official website! Now that you have joined us, we hope that you take the time to have…read morea look around the site to get an overview of the comprehensive range of facilities that are on offer. Since Turoe Farm first opened in May 1993 it has grown from strength to strength and is now one of the leading visitor attractions in the West of Ireland. This family-run enterprise is situated in a rural setting near a village called Bullaun, 4km off the M6 main Galway/Dublin route.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen took her people for a castle visit. They were delighted! The…read morecastle is lovely, the tapestries are remarkable, and the dinner/show is wonderful! The park is easily walked and don't forget the Bunratty mead! The end.

We're back! Just as…read morelast time, fun, entertaining, same menu which was outstanding and Lady Lynn served our table! The element of interacting with familiar faces added to the fun and entertainment of the experience this time! The entertainment is way more than 5 stars! We look forward to returning....Hopefully sooner than 3-4 years!