Savvy shopper: 'Free to play' amenities for kids

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There are many free playgrounds in Cork including The Lough, Fitzgerald's Park, Clashduv, Tory Top, Shalom, Loughmahon, Kilmore, Military Cemetery Park and lots more. 

It can be a long summer when it comes to entertaining the kids for two months. However, rather than splashing the cash on activities that cost money, remember that there are plenty of playgrounds that are free to visit.

You could even make a game out of it for the summer and everyone in the family could rank their favourite playgrounds out of ten. Bring a packed lunch and the kids could have a picnic at the playground.