Vacation Ideas

CHOPS01

Hi all.
Looking for ides for a few days away in the west of Ireland(Mayo/Sligo)
We have 2 young ones.First is 17 months while the other is only 10 weeks.
Anyone with any suggestions or experiences.
Thanks

finisklin

Enniscrone.....it has lovely sandy beaches. Waterpoint (kids play pool and slides), kids play ground, caravan park etc.

Nearest to Ballina and North mayo. Sligo is 35 mins north.

Neworder79

Westport is a good hub:

- Range of high quality hotels and B&Bs

- Lively, attractive town centre, compact to walk around with kids

- Lots of traditional bars, live music

- Great selection of restaurants and coffee shops

- Westport House "Pirate Adventure Park" for kids, mini zoo, steam train, rides, museum.

- Endless scenic attractions:
Clew bay drives, Crogh Patrick, Clare Island, Achill, Cong, Ashford Castle, Kilemore Abbey, Delphy, Doolough valley, Killary fjord, Connemara national park all within 1hr drive.

- 7 of the countries most beautiful beaches within 30 mins drive.

- New Westport greenway cycle/walking path, and Great Western Greenway to Mulranny and Achill. Several bike rental shops.

- Cinema, several very good spas & pools for dull days. "Pick a pot and paint" very good for kids also.

CHOPS01

Thanks guys

toadfly

Enniscrone, I grew up a 20 minute drive away and go there as many weekends as I can with the dogs when I am home for a walk on the beach. Ballina is only 10/15 mins away.

CHOPS01

Thanks again lads.We have booked a 3 bed house in Enniscrone for a week.550 euro and it looks nice.
Really looking forward to it.

finisklin

Enjoy.....hope you get the weather for it.

CHOPS01

Had a great week.
Weather was pretty good,the beach in Enniscrone is amazing.
Would thoroughly recomment the area.