Things to do for kids, teens & young adults

DaDa

Hi,

I am trying to come up with as many interesting things for families coming to Ireland from abroad, that will help them decide to pick Ireland for their destination in Summer 2010.

So, if you could help with ideas for the following (links to webpages would be a big bonus!):

* Children
* Young Teens
* Young Adults

I'm thinking of things like summer camps, sports, festivals, family friendly events ...etc.

To put this in perspective... we house exchange and want to be able to attract as many offers as possible. Thanks in advance!

biko

I guess it depends on where your house is but here goes:

www.mykidstime.ie
www.pureskill.ie

Galway Market
Beside St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. Takes place every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year.

Roisin Dubh http://www.roisindubh.net/
All the bands show up here eventually.

Taylors Hill Pitch and Putt tel: +353 91 523695
Go for a fun, yet challenging day out playing Pitch and Putt (par 3 golfing course). Open from dawn until disk, Spring to late Summer. Balls and clubs provided.

Galway Omniplex Cimena http://www.filminfo.net/index.php?page=sites&wantedSite=gli
Everyone's favourite pasttime besides pubs, clubs, theatre, concerts...

Galway Advertiser http://www.galwayadvertiser.ie/
The newspaper to get if your'e staying in Galway longer and want a place of your own.

Town Hall Theatre +353 91 569777
The major venue in the most vibrant city for culture in Ireland. Also runs an open/experimental performance space at 'The Black Box'

Greyhound Racing http://www.igb.ie/
Live racing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Siamsa +353 91 755479/755888
Claddagh Hall. Starting in June and through July and August. Monday to Friday each evening 8.45pm and 10.30pm . Irish Music and Dance Spectacular Show.

West Ireland Cycling http://www.westirelandcycling.com/
Experience the joy of cycling around the West of Ireland. From the craggy limestone landscape of the Burren, across to the timeless and enchanting Aran Islands, through to the magestic mountains and lakes of Connemara. (Connected to Europa Bicycles, Galway).

Aran Islands http://www.queenofaran2.com/
Why not begin your Aran islands experience aboard the island owned Queen of Aran II and let the crew give you a warm Aran welcome!

Pallas Karting http://www.pallaskarting.com/
Europe's largest karting centre. 1.5km tarmac track, 11 meters wide. Also a separate 500m beginners/family track. RIAC approved. 13hp single engine karts. Located 40 minutes drive from Galway city.

Galway Bay Sea Tours http://www.galwaybayseatours.com/
Tailor made sea cruises visiting the picturesque coastal villages along Galway Bay for up to 35 passengers. Deep Sea angling carrying 12 passengers 30 miles off shore, all tackle provided.

John Ryan Deep Sea Angling +353 95 21069
Deep Sea Angling on a 16m luxury boat. Boat charter per day: €500 Fishing: 10.00-18.00 hours @ €20 per person per day. Contact: Mr John Ryan.

Connemara Walking & Cycling Centre http://www.walkingireland.com
Operates a series of daily walks, programmes, Connemara Four Seasons' Walking Festivals and Self-Guided Walking Packages. Based in the village of Clifden, 50 miles from Galway City.

The Killary Adventure http://www.killary.com/
Killary Tours organises guided and self-guided active vacations, cycling, hiking, walking, sea-kayaking, horse-riding, diving and also a cultural celtic eperience tour. Based in Connemara, County Galway.

Dartfield Horsepark And Museum http://www.dartfieldhorsemuseum.com
The museum charts the history of the horse and its contribution to society from the earliest times to the present day. Museum, Cafe and Gift Shop - 19,000 sq. ft. of indoor facilities. Horse riding and carriage rides available. The 350-acre parkland can be explored on foot or on horseback, and also by horsedrawn carriage. Open daily, all year.

Rockmount Riding Centre +353 91 798147
Four miles from Galway city centre, Rockmount Centre has a large indoor arena as well as outdoor facilities where you can take part in trekking, hacking, fieldwork.

Gaelic Football and Hurling
Matches are played Sundays at Pearse Stadium, in Salthill, aprox 20 mins walk from city center.

DaDa

Great ... I'll go through these ...looks like some good info there!

Good point on the house location: Just outside Dublin(NW) in the village of Dunboyne (30 mins into city).

Womble25

General Websites

National
www.mykidstime.ie
www.rollercoaster.ie
www.entertainment.ie also (www.entertainment.ie/pages/familyfun/)
www.entertainingthekids.ie
www.irelandfourkids.com
www.thingstodo.ie

Dublin
www.dublinks.ie
www.indublin.ie
www.things4teenstodoindublin.wordpress.com

Louth/Meath
www.mumstown.ie

Attractions
Lots of these places have general entry but also mini festivals and workshops that would change on a regular basis so worth including a a recommended list

Dublin Zoo www.dublinzoo.ie
Imaginosity www.imaginosity.ie
Funtasia Waterpark www.funtasia.ie
The Ark www.theark.ie
Airfield City Farm & Craft Centre www.airfield.ie
GAA Museum www.museum.gaa.ie
Dublinia Viking Experience www.dublinia.ie
Dublin Viking Splash Tours www.vikingsplash.ie
National Museum www.museum.ie
National Print Museum www.nationalprintmuseum.ie
National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie
Hugh Lane Gallery www.hughlane.ie
National Library www.library.ie
Skerries Mills www.skerriesmill.org
Malahide Castle www.malahidecastle.com

Festivals & Events
Heritage Week www.heritageweek.ie
Culture Night www.culturenight.ie
Festival of World Cultures www.festivalofworldcultures.com
Dublin Fringe Festival www.fringefest.com
Children's Book Festival www.childrensbooksireland.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=108


Hope some of those links help!! There really is a lot our there if you spend a little time trawling online.