The Printed Edit · N° 07
Ireland, Slowly
A family week with young children, in print.
Deborah Nunez, Editor
Mornings slow enough to remember. Hotels with grass to run on. This is the family week we book for friends with small children.
“Saved by parents planning their first Ireland trip with kids.”
What this edition covers
- ·Hotels that actually welcome small children
- ·Short drive days, with stops built in
- ·Beaches, farms and one castle visit
- ·Where to eat with toddlers, and where not to bother
- ·What to bring, what to leave
Who this edition is for
Families travelling with children under ten.
Locations featured
Wicklow · Kilkenny · West Cork · Kenmare
Route highlights
- 01Open in Wicklow
- 02South to Kilkenny, two nights
- 03West Cork beaches
- 04Kenmare close, slow
Hotel highlights
- ·Mount Juliet Estate, Kilkenny
- ·Inchydoney, West Cork
- ·Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare
The printed edition
The full edition is set in print and ready to read.
In short
TL;DR. Ireland, Slowly. A family week with young children, in print. Families travelling with children under ten.
Where to stay
- ·Mount Juliet Estate, KilkennyRates on Hotels.com →
- ·Inchydoney, West CorkRates on Hotels.com →
- ·Sheen Falls Lodge, KenmareRates on Hotels.com →
Where this leads
Continue your journey: read the full itinerary, or have us build your trip around this edition.
Common Questions
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