Brenda, 

Congratulations on your 25th anniversary! It sounds like a fun trip you are planning with your family. 

Ennis is a great market town and there are plenty of different pubs you can take a young child to for lunch. The pub in the Old Ground Hotel is especially cozy. 

The Ring of Kerry would be a stretch from Ennis. If you did it you would have to get a very early start. Out the door of your house by 8 am sharp. You probably won't be back till evening. 

There are tons of things to do and see in the area. Some of my favorites: 

Loop Head 
The Burren 
Cliffs of Moher 
Aillwee Cave & Falconry 
Craggaunowen Project 
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park 
Hunt Museum (Limerick) 
Kilmallock 
Foynes Flying Boat Museum 
Quin Abbey 
Coole Park 
Kilmacduagh 

That is just off the top of my head. 

Horseback riding: http://www.clareequestrian.com/

Go into the tourist office in Ennis and they will help you decide on others. Or you can get my book for other suggestions. Hope you have a great time.
 
Michele

-- Edited by Michele Erdvig at 03:17, 2009-02-17