Your summer holiday survival guide

1. Leahy’s Open Farm, Dungourney, Co Cork. Farm and exotic animals, go-karting, boat rides & other activities, small heritage museum. Open: July/August: Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, 1pm-6pm. Price: €8 per person, no charge for under twos. Tel: [phone]. www.leahysopenfarm.ie. Age: all ages but best for 2-12.

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2. Aquadome Tralee. One of Ireland’s largest waterworlds, no time limit to stay. Open: July/middle of August; Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm. Price: Adult, €15; Junior, €12; Under 2s, free; family (2 adults, 2 children), €43.20. 24hr info line 066-7129150/www.aquadome.ie. All ages.