Ireland Family Vacations

My family and I are currently touring Ireland, so time (and really strong internet connections) are limited. Until I return to the US, I wanted to share a few places you can find great Ireland travel deals.

For tour deals these are great places to begin:

• Great Value Vacations
• Aer Lingus Vacation Store
• TravelZoo (you need to register to get deals sent to you)
• Another great way to search is to use ‘Google Alerts” and set searches for Ireland Travel Deals and other key words.

For deals on activities and dining, I personally use Groupon and Living Social to find deals local to where I will be in Ireland.  Yes, you can buy these deals if you live outside Ireland!

And if you plan to visit the National Stud in Kildare (and I do recommend it) be sure to print this page to save on your admission!

The best deals for a family vacation in Ireland. Culled from around the internet as well as my own sources.

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Featured: Coastal Getaway in Dramatic Donegal €92.00

Aptly named after its coastal sightlines, Seaview Hotel Gweedore laps up the panorama of the sea, and is located just a 10-minute descent to the sandy shores themselves.

Enjoy a two-night stay family-run hotel approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the beach.  Deal includes: TV, Wi-Fi, and hospitality tray; Full Irish breakfast each morning; Bottle of house wine; Access to leisure facilities in the adjacent Ostan Gweedore Hotel including swimming pool.

Children can stay in room for a supplement, subject to availability; enquire on booking.  Get this Donegal getaway!

Travel Deals:

5* Resort Vacation at Adare Manor. Includes air. From $999

The Villas at Adare Monor are a terrific central location for all the beauty Ireland’s “Sunny Southwest” has to offer!  Easy day trips include Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Lough Gur and Killarney.

Package includes: Roundtrip airfare; Manual shift full-size car rental for duration; 6 nights private 3 bedroom villa – Adare Manor Resort.  AerLingus Vacations

Ireland in the Fall. 5* vacation includes air, hotels & car rental. From $1199

Package includes:  Roundtrip economy airfare; Manual shift economy car rental for duration; 1 night Heritage Resort (5-star), County Laois; 2 nights Glenlo Abbey Hotel (5-star), Galway; 2 nights Muckross Park Hotel (5-star), Killarney, County Kerry (breakfast included); 1 night Four Seasons Hotel (5-star), Dublin; All local taxes, hotel service charges, carrier and government taxes/fees/facility charges on airfare.  Great Value Vacations

Ireland Fly & Drive from $1199.  Includes air, car & luxury hotel stays

Package includes roundtrip economy airfare; manual shift car rental; 1 night Heritage Resort (5-star), Co Laois; 2 nights Actons Hotel (4-star), Kinsale ; 2 nights Clayton Hotel (4-star), Galway (breakfast included); 1 night Croke Park Hotel (4-star), Dublin (breakfast included)   AerLingus Vacations

Activity Deal

18 Holes of Golf with Buggy Hire, Choice of Hot Food, and Beer or Wine for One (€69) or Two (€123) People at Fota Island Resort, Cork	Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre Entry and Live Show For One or Two from €10
Entrance for Two Adults and up to Four Children to Cork Butter Museum for only €4	The Kilkenny Way Hurling Tour For Two €27
Two-Hour Surf or Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson for One (€15) or Two (€29) People at Surf SUP at Spanish Point, Clare	Admission for Two Adults and Two Children to Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre in Mayo for just €18
Visit Irish National Stud & GardensThe most recent issue of Ireland of the Welcomes had a great deal in it: 2 for 1 admission to the Irish National Stud & Gardens when showing the ad. Offer valid until November 2013.The Irish National Stud includes the National Stud, the Japanese Gardens, St. Fichra’s Garden and the Horse Museum. This is something we will be doing during our trip to Ireland (I can’t wait!).

Dining Deals

Two Toasties and Two Hot Drinks at O’Briens Irish Sandwich Bar in Cork for €7

Lodging Deals

Offaly €119 for a two night stay for two at Bridge House Hotel Includes a double or twin room with scones and tea or coffee on arrival, late midday checkout and a full Irish breakfast each day Children aged 4 to 12 can stay €20 per child supplement, children under 4 stay for free; confirm when booking.	Kilkenny Enjoy a one-night stay for two people at the Club house Hotel in Kilkenny for €79 or a two-night stay for €119. Includes: Breakfast, Main Course Each (One Evening Only), Early 1 p.m. Check-in and Late 1.30 p.m. Checkout Children under 12 years stay free. Food charges apply
Wexford Enjoy overnight stay for two at the elegant, family-run boutique Horse & Hound hotel for €59 or experience the same package for two nights for €99. Package includes: Luxury Double, Daily Breakfast, Steak Dinner and Glass of Wine Each in Murphy’s Bar & Bistro, Late 2 p.m. Checkout, Seven-Day Availability Children under 12 stay free when sharing with 2 adults	Kilkenny An overnight stay for two people in a deluxe room at the stylish Langton House Hotel is just €85 for one night or two nights for €135 . Includes Bottle of Bubbly and Chocolates in Room on Arrival, Daily Breakfast, Late 2 p.m. Checkout Children allowed. Please confirm with hotel before purchasing

Meath One Night Stay For Two With Breakfast and Champagne for €59 at Hamlet Court Hotel Under 2s may stay for free; enquire on booking for children over 3.	Donegal €89 for a two night stay for two in a double or twin room with breakfast at Caisleain Oir Hotel Children may stay for an extra cost of €50 per person
Fermanagh Two or Three Night Stay For Two With Breakfast and Chocolates at Lough Erne Hotel from €89; Plus Steak Dinner and Wine from €118 Includes breakfast each morning and a box of chocolates on arrival. Up to 2 children aged 12 or younger may stay for a €50 supplement each per night

The best deals for a family vacation in Ireland. Culled from around the internet as well as my own sources.

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Featured: Coastal Getaway in Dramatic Donegal €92.00

Aptly named after its coastal sightlines, Seaview Hotel Gweedore laps up the panorama of the sea, and is located just a 10-minute descent to the sandy shores themselves.

Enjoy a two-night stay family-run hotel approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the beach.  Deal includes: TV, Wi-Fi, and hospitality tray; Full Irish breakfast each morning; Bottle of house wine; Access to leisure facilities in the adjacent Ostan Gweedore Hotel including swimming pool.

Children can stay in room for a supplement, subject to availability; enquire on booking.  Get this Donegal getaway!

Travel Deals:

5* Resort Vacation at Adare Manor. Includes air. From $999

The Villas at Adare Monor are a terrific central location for all the beauty Ireland’s “Sunny Southwest” has to offer!  Easy day trips include Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Lough Gur and Killarney.

Package includes: Roundtrip airfare; Manual shift full-size car rental for duration; 6 nights private 3 bedroom villa – Adare Manor Resort.  AerLingus Vacations

Ireland in the Fall. 5* vacation includes air, hotels & car rental. From $1199

Package includes:  Roundtrip economy airfare; Manual shift economy car rental for duration; 1 night Heritage Resort (5-star), County Laois; 2 nights Glenlo Abbey Hotel (5-star), Galway; 2 nights Muckross Park Hotel (5-star), Killarney, County Kerry (breakfast included); 1 night Four Seasons Hotel (5-star), Dublin; All local taxes, hotel service charges, carrier and government taxes/fees/facility charges on airfare.  Great Value Vacations

Ireland Fly & Drive from $1199.  Includes air, car & luxury hotel stays

Package includes roundtrip economy airfare; manual shift car rental; 1 night Heritage Resort (5-star), Co Laois; 2 nights Actons Hotel (4-star), Kinsale ; 2 nights Clayton Hotel (4-star), Galway (breakfast included); 1 night Croke Park Hotel (4-star), Dublin (breakfast included)   AerLingus Vacations

Activity Deal

18 Holes of Golf with Buggy Hire, Choice of Hot Food, and Beer or Wine for One (€69) or Two (€123) People at Fota Island Resort, Cork	Family Ticket to Medieval Museum and Bishop’s Palace for €8 at Treasures of Waterford
Entrance for Two Adults and up to Four Children to Cork Butter Museum for only €4	Cruise to Cliffs of Moher (€9) and Inisheer Island (€15) Or Family Options from €27 With O’Brien Line
Two-Hour Surf or Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson for One (€15) or Two (€29) People at Surf SUP at Spanish Point, Clare	Admission for Two Adults and Two Children to Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre in Mayo for just €18
Visit Irish National Stud & GardensThe most recent issue of Ireland of the Welcomes had a great deal in it: 2 for 1 admission to the Irish National Stud & Gardens when showing the ad. Offer valid until November 2013.The Irish National Stud includes the National Stud, the Japanese Gardens, St. Fichra’s Garden and the Horse Museum. This is something we will be doing during our trip to Ireland (I can’t wait!).

Dining Deals

Two Toasties and Two Hot Drinks at O’Briens Irish Sandwich Bar in Cork for €7

Lodging Deals

Offaly €119 for a two night stay for two at Bridge House Hotel Includes a double or twin room with scones and tea or coffee on arrival, late midday checkout and a full Irish breakfast each day Children aged 4 to 12 can stay €20 per child supplement, children under 4 stay for free; confirm when booking.

Kilkenny Enjoy a one-night stay for two people at the Club house Hotel in Kilkenny for €79 or a two-night stay for €119. Includes: Breakfast, Main Course Each (One Evening Only), Early 1 p.m. Check-in and Late 1.30 p.m. Checkout Children under 12 years stay free. Food charges apply

Cork One- night Stay for Two People at the Five-Star Fota Island Resort; €139 or make it Two-Nights for €269 Includes: Daily Breakfast, Entry to the Hydrotherapy Suite and Thermal Suite, 10% Off Spa Treatments, 10% Off Entrance Fees to Fota Wildlife Park, Fota House, and Movie Junction Drive-in Cinema Children up to 17 years – €25 for extra bed in double room and euro €12.50 for breakfast; payable directly to merchant

Kilkenny An overnight stay for two people in a deluxe room at the stylish Langton House Hotel is just €85 for one night or two nights for €135 . Includes Bottle of Bubbly and Chocolates in Room on Arrival, Daily Breakfast, Late 2 p.m. Checkout Children allowed. Please confirm with hotel before purchasing

Galway Enjoy a two night stay for two at Claregalway hotel for €149. Includes a a three-course meal with tea or coffee on one night, a buffet breakfast each morning and full use of leisure facilities. Children under 12 can stay for €25 supplement. Over 12s can stay for €50 supplement.	Donegal €89 for a two night stay for two in a double or twin room with breakfast at Caisleain Oir Hotel Children may stay for an extra cost of €50 per person
Fermanagh Two or Three Night Stay For Two With Breakfast and Chocolates at Lough Erne Hotel from €89; Plus Steak Dinner and Wine from €118 Includes breakfast each morning and a box of chocolates on arrival. Up to 2 children aged 12 or younger may stay for a €50 supplement each per night	Meath One Night Stay For Two With Breakfast and Champagne for €59 at Hamlet Court Hotel Under 2s may stay for free; enquire on booking for children over 3.