Castles And Museums

Castles and Museums

Ireland is home to many family-friendly castles and museums, offering a mix of history, adventure, and interactive exhibits.

One of the best castles to visit is Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in County Clare. This well-preserved medieval castle features a recreated 19th-century village, farm animals, and engaging activities for kids. Blarney Castle in County Cork is another popular destination where families can explore lush gardens and kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Dublin Castle offers an easy-to-navigate historical site in the capital, while Cahir Castle in Tipperary is a fairytale-like fortress with towers and hidden passageways that children love.

For museums, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin is highly interactive and uses modern technology to tell the story of Irish emigrants. Nearby, Dublinia brings Viking and medieval Dublin to life with hands-on exhibits. The National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, known as the “Dead Zoo,” is a favorite for kids fascinated by wildlife. In Belfast, Titanic Belfast offers an immersive experience about the famous ship.

These sites provide an exciting blend of education and fun, making them ideal for family outings in Ireland.

Dublin – Dublinia

Dublin – Dublinia

Family events will take place every weekend throughout the year where vistors to Dublinia will meet a character from the Viking and medieval periods

Clare – Glor The Irish Music Centre

Clare – Glor The Irish Music Centre

Since glór opened in November 2001 hundreds of thousands of people have crossed our threshold as customers, performers, artists, tourists, conference delegates and community members.

Clare – Scattery Island Centre

Clare – Scattery Island Centre

Located approximately one mile off Kilrush, Scattery Island is home to a monastic settlement founded in the early 6th century by St. Senan who was born locally.

Clare – Kilrush Heritage Town

Clare – Kilrush Heritage Town

Kilrush (Cill Ruis) is the primary business town for the west Clare peninsula. Its designation as a Heritage Town is in recognition of its legacy as a landlord estate town with a maritime tradition.

Clare – Blarney Castle

Clare – Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since.

Cork – Blackrock Castle Observatory

Cork – Blackrock Castle Observatory

Take your family on an adventure around the Blackrock Castle to see the Space Age Technology in the Observatory, Open to the public seven days a week. Have an Out of this World Birthday at the Castle

Cork – Cape Clear Museum

Cork – Cape Clear Museum

Cape Clear Museum is housed in a restored old schoolhouse and contains some several hundred artefacts of island maritime and folklife interest.

Cork – Barryscourt Castle

Cork – Barryscourt Castle

Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, with its largely intact bawn wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house.

"4 Star Pillo Hotel & Spa Ashbourne"

Pillo Hotel

The 4 star Pillo Hotel in Ashbourne Co. Meath, provides comfortable yet luxurious family accommodation at great rates

"Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown"

Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, is one of the leading family friendly hotels in Dublin and offers the ultimate ideal destination for a family break