Now of course the ‘natives’ will be happy
to include you as they have a wild time at
their myriad festivals, their music and
dance shows, or simply chilling out in the
warmth of a pub. You can dance along
with your kids through the streets in a St
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of Killorglin dressed up for the Puck Fair,
cheer on the participants at the Galway
oyster-eating competitions, tap your feet
or even spin out a reel at the nightly song
and dance gigs at Johnnie Fox’s in Dublin.
Or simply indulge in the sights, smells,
tastes and exuberance of a weekly market
that springs up in the midst of trendy
shops and restaurants in a city square,
with pretty young colleens and their
aunties laying on a variety of artisan
cheeses, grainy breads, and hot food. In
town or countryside, these encounters are
also the best way to discover another
unique attraction of Ireland - that it is a land
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Almost everything in Ireland is geared to
be enjoyed best as a family. It is easy to go
by rail or road; most attractions have
special family discounts; and the welcome
springs from the Irish temperament, it’s
not linked only to tourism currency
earned. The children’s comfort adds a
special dimension to the holiday.
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