How to entertain children during the school holidays

IT’S RAINING again! We begin each summer looking forward to trips to the beach and long days spent outdoors but this year — like so many times before — a succession of damp and dull days has left many parents wondering what else they can suggest to keep their children entertained.
A UCC study into how children in Cork preferred to spend their time found six to nine year olds were happiest when playing with friends regardless of what activity they were doing.