Good base for 4 nights with children?

PHF · Newbie

Good base for 4 nights with children?

Michele Erdvig · Host

Paula,

Welcome to my forum. You will have great fun at an Irish wedding. Prepare to party!

Killarney has a lot to offer. Plus if you get a lot of rain there is an indoor water park in Tralee, which is not too far. In the area is boating, horseback riding, hiking Killarney National Park, Muckross Traditional Farms, and various day trips.

You might consider renting a condo or cottage for three or four days. What time is your flight at Shannon?

Michele

PHF · Newbie

Thanks Michele. I forgot to mention that the wedding reception is actually at a Killarney hotel so we are staying there for 3 nights, then on to Cork City with the relatives for a few nights. We were thinking of staying at Joy's Rockside House in Cashel for two nights and seeing the Rock and Cahir Castle. Then we got to thinking that if the weather does not cooperate, there wouldn't be many inside activities for the kids in the area. Looking at the map and through travel forums it looks like Ennis is centrally located (as in an hour to 90 minutes) to places like Galway, Cliffs of Moher, and also Cashel and Cahir (and Shannon!). We were considering Eden Hill House thinking the kids might find it interesting staying in a farmhouse. We are still open to suggestions though!

Our flight from Shannon is at 12:30 I believe.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Paula,

Thanks for the extra info. It certainly changes things. Actually staying in Cashel for two nights and Ennis for 2 is not a bad idea. If you want a farm location then Dualla House outisde Cashel would be wonderful for the kids. They can see the sheep and sheepdogs and enjoy the estate there. They have a big family room that will accommodate you all. If you get rained in Kilkenny is only about an hour drive from there. You can easily get to Shannon Airport from Ennis.

What do you think?

Michele