We are taking our two kids (ages 6 and 8) to Ireland for 11 days in early April.  We are thinking of a few nights in Dublin, a night in Cashel, a few more nights in Dingle (maybe a farm stay thrown in) and a night or two in Kinvara to enjoy Dungaire's banquet.  Initialy I (crazily) thought we'd rent the car in Dublin and drive right to Dingle -- I realize now what a bad idea that is after reading some of your posts.  Here are a few questions:

- any recent travelers with little kids have any good ideas?

- any advice on pros/cons of leaving Dublin 'til the end of the trip (we'd get rid of the rental car after a week that way, and end our trip in Dublin)

- any experience with Augustine Apartments in Dublin?

Possible plans:

- Arrive in Dublin, leave right away for Cashel or Killkenny for one night

- Push on to Dingle (Greenmount and/or a farm stay) for three or four nights (too many?)

- head up to Kinvara for a night or two

- go to Dublin for 2 nights

Anything we should add in?

Many thanks, all!

Susan.