Families & Children There’s no doubt about it – the Irish love kids, and Ireland is a wonderfully welcoming place to visit for families with children. Most public places and visitor attractions cater for those children, with changing facilities, children’s menus, high chairs and ramps for strollers. Getting around Republic of IrelandOn the trains: Children under five travel free, while children from five to 15 years old pay half fare. Check out Irish Rail for more information. On the buses: Children under 16 are charged special child rares. One child under three will be free if accompanied by and in the charge of a fare-paying passenger, provided that the child does not occupy a seat to the exclusion of another passenger. Check out Bus Éireann for more information. Where doubt exists as to the eligibility of a child for a reduced fare, it’s the responsibility of the passenger claiming the child fare to produce evidence of age. Northern IrelandInformation about family tickets for unlimited travel in Northern Ireland by bus, Metro and rail are available from Translink. Children under 16 pay half fare on all routes. Children’s activities Throughout the summer, there are lots of clubs for kids with special activities from sports to arts and cookery. There’s also an abundance of zoos, wildlife parks, castles, caves, boat rides and much more to do while you’re here, so check out our list of family friendly activities across the island of Ireland.

Irish Baby names: I'll bet you never though of saying it that way: ÁINE (pr. Awn-ya) AISLING (pr. Ashling) AOIFE (pr. Ee-fah) FIONNUALA (pr. Finn-oola): GRÁINNE (pr. Graw-inn-ah) MÁIRE (Moyra), MÁIRÉAD (Moyr-ade) NIAMH (pr. Neeve SÍLE (pr. Sheila) SINÉAD (pr. Shin-ade) SIOBHÁN (pr. Shivawn)

Irish Last names: Mac and Mc indicate Scottish or Irish origins. They are both EXACTLY the same word, the Mc is actually the abbreviated form of Mac. If it is an O' name it is always Irish but if it is a mac, mc or other variation it can be either Scottish or Irish!

Some translations... . When in Ireland...trainers=sneakers NEVER call it a fanny pack (slang for female anatomy). It's a bum roll instead. 22. When in Ireland...Giving out is an expression for being taken to task. Give someone a ring--call them on the phone, not ask them to marry you! When in Ireland..."Your man" does not necessarily have to have anything to do with you. It's like "that guy." . When in Ireland..Chips=French fries When in Ireland..Crisps=Potato chips. Usually available in two flavors: cheese and onion or salt and vinegar. In Ireland: You can generally bring a child into a pub at any age. Here is the actual law: If you are under 14 (18 in Northern Ireland) you cannot normally go into a pub or other licensed premises where alcohol is sold and consumed during opening hours unless you are the landlord’s child or live on the premises. However, a publican can apply for a children’s certificate that will allow children under 14 to be taken into a pub by an adult. Children would normally have to leave by 9pm. Pub Tours When in Ireland...Lift--elevator When in Ireland...Mind your Head--Duck, it's a low entrance way. In Dublin: Did you know? Prospect Cemetery Glasnevin is the biggest cemetery in Ireland. There are over 1,000,000 people buried here. Many historic figures are buried here. These include Daniel O'Connell, Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Collins, Roger Casement, Kevin Barry, Brendan Behan, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Eamon de Valera, Chester Beatty, Maud Gonne and many, many more. Tours of the cemetery, organized by Glasnevin Cemetery take place every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year. Tours start at 2.30 28. World-wide, there are an estimated 60 million people who claim Irish ancestry. Search for your Irish roots Ireland is also renowned for its many golf courses as well as being the home of the Mulligan - a Mulligan is the one free stroke allowed each player per nine holes of play and to be played at his or her discretion. Makes perfect sense - who better to determine when they need to repeat a shot that the players themselves. The universally brilliant and pragmatic ruling was the brainchild of Arthur Mulligan, a renowned Meath golfing personality who once said, ' the coures here leave me little choice but to count creatively'.

Children in Pubs: You can generally bring a child into a pub at any age. Here is the actual law: If you are under 14 (18 in Northern Ireland) you cannot normally go into a pub or other licensed premises where alcohol is sold and consumed during opening hours unless you are the landlord’s child or live on the premises. However, a publican can apply for a children’s certificate that will allow children under 14 to be taken into a pub by an adult. Children would normally have to leave by 9pm.

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Activities Whether your passion is golf, fishing or even splashing about on a surfboard, Ireland has the perfect locations, not to mention the best natural backdrops in the world Cycling Strap on your helmet and tone up those thighs, Ireland is the cyclist’s perfect destination Golfing Like golf? You’ll love golfing in Ireland. The Emerald Isle offers more golf than any country of comparable size on the planet! Equestrian Looking for an equestrian experience that’s second to none? Ireland has it all from awesome trail rides to unique horse-drawn caravanning holidays Fishing Get hooked on Ireland, the angler’s paradise

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Horse racing The beat of the hooves, the roar of the crowd, the thrill of the first-race bet – Ireland was born and bred for the excitement of horse racing Sport From the clash of the hurling to the kick of the football, Ireland is passionate about its homegrown sports Walking With a mild year-round climate and tons of well-established walking routes and trails, experience Ireland’s beautiful countryside up close Water-based Activities Stunning scenery and legendary landscapes are made all the more breathtaking by the wistful sound of rushing water Health & Wellness The openness of the Irish and the beauty of the natural environment can all be found in spas and health farms, each taking a different approach to health and beauty Special Interest Want to find out more about your great-great-grandfather? Looking for an adventure? Seeking some retail therapy or simply trying to learn the language? Ireland offers all that and more...

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