Second trip to Ireland this time with children

Amesbee · Member

Second trip to Ireland this time with children

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

If you need TRUE car seats, you would be best to bring your own -- since MOST airlines don't count them against your luggage.

They are available for rent, however, and I have rented Booster seats, but for a two year old I think I would feel safer with my own.

Judy · Guru

Having flown with a two year old, we attached the car seat to the airline seat while flying, which was more comfortable for sleeping on the flight. The stroller was checked at the gate and available upon exiting the aircraft. Check with your airlines for their procedure. Also, request child meals by calling the airlines before the flight.

For day trips on private buses check with the company if there is an age restriction on day trip tours. With public transportation there will be no age restrictions.

Ireland is very kid friendly, so I don't believe there will be any unfriendly kid hotels. However, if you are staying mostly in one area, Dublin for example, you may want to look into renting a house or apartment with 2 or 3 bedrooms. It would be less expensive and more comfortable for your family. Some places will only rent on a weekly basis, but we have in the past paid for a week and only used the rental for 5 days, which was less expensive than 5 days in a hotel.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Agree with Bob and Judy. Take the car seats and check the strollers. I also like Judy's idea of renting an apartment.

Amesbee · Member

Thank you for the help. We are so excited about our next!!!! I will definitely look into an apartment. Any recommendations for apartments or houses?

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

When will you be there? What is your Budget?

On the lower end, during Summer, when classes are not in session, Trinity rents out some of their Dorm rooms. I've not stayed there, personally.

Some options (but not necessarily recommendations):

http://www.dublincityapartments.ie/

http://www.staycity.com/dublin/?gclid=COfZxaqux8MCFY4AaQodojMAOg

http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/dublin-2/

http://www.ireland.com/accommodation/self-catering-holiday-homes/destinations/republic-of-ireland/dublin/dublin-city/#

Amesbee · Member

We are planning September of 2016 ( I'm getting a head start and very excited) and there will be 5adults and two children. Our budget including airfare is between 2000-2500 each. We are planning on staying 9 nights, but possibly more depending on cost.

I really liked the convenience of the Ashling being close to Heuston Station and transportation on our last trip. But, we love to walk and are open to any ideas.

Thank you

-- Edited by Amesbee on Tuesday 10th of February 2015 07:56:55 PM