| Traveling with children can be a fun and | | | | regular routine during travel as regards eating and |
| memorable experience for both you and them, | | | | sleeping. Pack plenty of snacks so they don't get |
| and Ireland is a great place bring them. However, | | | | hungry and keep plenty of games and toys at |
| children like routine and security so it requires | | | | hand. |
| some preparation and effort to make traveling an | | | | Once you arrive in Ireland you will most likely be |
| enjoyable experience for both kids and adults. | | | | driving and will need a good rental car to get you |
| There are very few health risks to young children | | | | around. Be sure to rent a spacious vehicle. Three |
| in Ireland and the worst they are likely to get is a | | | | kids squashed into the back of a hatchback does |
| head cold or sunburn. Nevertheless, be sure to | | | | not make for a harmonious holiday. Thrifty Car |
| pack a well stocked first aid kit for those | | | | Rentals has a good choice of family cars and |
| inevitable little accidents, and keep them protected | | | | people carriers to suit your family at reasonable |
| from the sun on hot summer days. | | | | prices. It has offices at Dublin, Cork and Shannon |
| It is also a good idea to let them know about the | | | | Airports, and Dublin and Cork city centres as well. |
| holiday well in advance to give them time to | | | | There is no shortage of fun activities all Ireland |
| adjust to the idea. Also, get them involved, show | | | | for children and adults to enjoy together. With |
| them brochures and seek their input on what | | | | beautiful beaches, zoos, petting farms, water |
| they would be like to do when they are there. | | | | parks and much more, there is no reason for the |
| Most likely, they will be dragging you out the door | | | | little ones to get bored. Be sure to include at least |
| to the airport when it is time to go. | | | | one activity that they will enjoy each day. |
| In so far as possible, try to keep them to their | | | | |