Family Holidays - Irish Examiner

S 21 great Irish group rentals to enjoy with friends and family for all budgets

Grab your favourite people and check into one of these self-catering stays for an intimate and pocket-friendly group get-together with friends or family

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Langland Bay on the Gower Peninsular in Wales

Wales: Beauty, charm and legends aplenty on the Gower Peninsula

From sweeping landscapes to the evocative myths that surround them, Sarah Rodrigues is bewitched by the beauty of Wales

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

‘Scotland in miniature’: why the Isle of Arran is perfect for a family holiday

With its mysterious stones, fairytale waterfalls and dinosaur footprints, the Isle of Arran is a magical playground for children, writes Fiona kerr

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

beautiful bay in Paleokastritsa in Corfu island, Greece

12 reasons to visit Corfu, the Greek island filled with history, culture and more

Corfu offers something for everyone’s interests with its heritage, architecture, shopping, great food, water sports and clean, sandy beaches

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

melting Ice cream at Fistral beach, Newquay, Cornwall on a bright sunny June day.

50 free family days out in Ireland — and 12 worth shelling out for

Looking for ways to entertain the family without breaking the bank this summer? Ciara McQuillan has it figured out, so you don’t have to

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Irish Examiner view: No sign of the urgent action Ireland needs to tackle the housing crisis

The ESRI Ireland housing supply report is particularly stark as it does not factor in pent-up demand from years of undersupply

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike

Strike is now a strong possibility in the key summer period when Irish holidaymakers take off, and Ireland welcomes many foreign tourists

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist

Passport, tickets, MMR vaccine... Amid a global upsurge of measles, families are advised to avoid the miserable and possibly life-changing illness by ensuring they've all had the vaccine

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Tricked consumers lose record amount to purchase scams

Holidaymakers urged to watch out for fraudsters' 'unbelievable' getaway deals

Card fraud accounted for 95% of fraudulent transactions and 36% (€35.2m) of gross fraud losses in 2023

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Emerald Park: Na Fianna Force is Ireland's new rollercoaster king

The Na Fianna Force brings a new standard for rollercoasters in Ireland, writes Caitríona Redmond

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Here's why Cork people should holiday at Fota Wildlife Park

Act like a a visiting tourist and relish the many pleasures of Fota with none of the hassle of long journeys and travel, writes Vickie Maye

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

Drought to hit Europe's tourism sector

Searing heat and empty swimming pools look set to play havoc with holidaymakers’ plans

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

I tried some of Europe's scariest rollercoasters at Alton Towers - here's what I thought

Nemesis Reborn had four-hour queues on its launch day - but is it worth the hype? It most definitely is, says Vickie Maye

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Family breaks in Cork: Biking in the Ballyhouras and discovering Doneraile House

An action-packed family road trip in the Hidden Heartlands ticks all the boxes for Esther N McCarthy

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Sun, sand and surfing: An island lover's guide to Fuerteventura

One of the easterly Canary Islands is suitable for sunseekers all year round but is even better for Northern Europeans in winter, writes Mary Kate O’Flanagan

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids

The Easter break falls early this year so it’s time to get planning. There are some great hotel and self-catering deals available for families, writes Ciara McQuillan

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

10 of the best theme parks (that aren't Disney) to visit in Europe

Here’s everything you need to know about Europe’s top alternatives — including prices

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

S Hotel review: Harvey's Point serves up traditional hospitality in a knockout setting

"At the foot of the rugged Bluestack Mountains hugging the edge of Lough Eske, Harvey’s Point has been part of the landscape since 1989, when Swiss man Jody Gysling built what was to become Donegal’s most celebrated hotel."

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Ryanair shares dive 5% as booking websites withdraw Christmas flights

The stalling of the share price has additional significance, as hitting profit and share price targets could land Michael O'Leary a €100m bonus

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

The drone aerial view of Paradise Island and Nassau port, Bahamas.

Departure Lounge: Want to go on a cruise in 2024? There's some good value to be found

From cruises to football trips, Travel Editor Jillian Bolger shares the best deals on her radar

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Social media must play by the rules

Taoiseach and Tánaiste have added their voices to the growing clamour of warnings from security chiefs and rights campaigners about Twitter

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Aerial view of bridge and islands in sea, Key West, Florida, USA

An eco-tourism adventure: nature offers Florida’s biggest thrills

Thom Breathnach embarks an ecotourism adventure in Florida from Key West to the Everglades.

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

From Belfast to the Giant's Causeway: How to spend a family break in Northern Ireland

From indoor sky dives to water parks, Titanic to the Giant’s Causeway, a trip to Northern Ireland could be the ideal family break this midterm, writes Vickie Maye

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Young backpacker man pilgrim standing on the Obradeiro square (plaza) - the main square in Santiago de Compostela as a end of hi

S Greece, Mexico, Malta and more: 15 of the best summer 2023 holidays you can still book

Haven’t booked your two week break in the sun yet? There’s still time. Tom Breathnach rounds up the best deals you can still snap up

Sun, 23 Apr, 2023

Spring break: Pet-friendly stays, fun trips and city breaks in rooms made for families

This week, I took a country house escape to the Mustard Seed in Limerick while Vickie Maye enjoys the perfect family break in Kilkenny

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

Festive family fun: 13 ways for the whole gang to get out and celebrate Christmas

Irish Examiner view: Perfect is the enemy of good

10 family holidays to book in 2025, from theme parks to dream safari adventures

Winter wonderland: Here are Ireland's best Christmas experiences for the whole family

The holiday house-swap: What's it really like to share homes for summer?

Blueways and greenways: three big family days out in Ireland