Kids will have just that as they ride one of
the three boats, Mischief, Rascal and
Whoopee operated by a family company
headed by Michael Hallahan. You get
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the waves, which can go over 10 metres
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largest animal after the blue whale, the
basking shark which thrives on the vast
shoals of sardines found here, dolphins
and seals. Seabirds such as the gillimoth
abound getting their bellyful from the
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even be persuaded to let the children
‘drive’ the boat. Good weather gives you
great sights; rough weather gives you
great thrills. Either way, you’ll say, ‘What
an experience!’
It certainly lives up to its slogan, ‘The
holiday of choice’. The Trabolgan Holiday
Village is a huge, child friendly sprawl
with as big a range of activities, adventure
sports and eating options. Buy a day pass,
or even pitch your caravan camper tent
for longer, then simply let the kids loose.
They can choose from learning to dance
with Angelina Ballerina, work with Bob
the Builder, be entertained by Barney,
Ireland’s lovable purple dinosaur, to
playing a variety of games from Crazy Golf
to Volleyball, go swimming or even
snorkelling. Or choose a whole A-Z of
adventures from Aeroball to Zip-wiring
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be familiar with the go-karts, and there’s
an exciting track, but they should try their
hand (and legs) at the highly popular
‘abseiling’ tower. It’s like rappelling, but
the surface is smooth and perpendicular.
All activities are closely supervised by
‘Bluecoats’ and other friendly and
experienced trainers.
Whale Of A Time
www.whaleoftime.ie
Operating from Youghal-Ballycotton-
Cobh-Kinslae-Castletownsend, Co. Cork
T: + 353 86 3283250
Trabolgan Holiday Village
www.trabolgan.com
Midleton, Co. Cork
T: + 353 21 4661551
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