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'Save screens for the final leg': 9 ways to make long family car journeys more bearable this year
Keep your stress for the Christmas traffic jams, writes Ciara McDonnell.
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Dec 14th 2018, 12:50 PM
6 totally free events for little readers at the Dublin Book Festival
The festival starts on Friday, with pop-up poetry, giant colouring sessions and more.
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Nov 13th 2018, 5:07 PM
Bread-baking in space and DIY holograms: 5 Science Week events for kids of all ages
Science Week kicks off next Monday November 11, and here’s what’s on for mini Einsteins.
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Nov 6th 2018, 5:08 PM
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Ireland's Best Drives: Feast your eyes on this truly stunning Wicklow day trip
It’s just a stone’s throw from Dublin and we guarantee you won’t regret spending a day driving around Wicklow.
6 spectacular events to entertain your little ones during the mid-term break
From learning how to make slime to wonderful silk animals at Dublin Zoo.
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Oct 23rd 2018, 5:17 PM
6 events coming up this month for kids who love arts and crafts
Here’s what’s on around Ireland for the mini Monet in your house.
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Oct 16th 2018, 5:07 PM
6 animal-tastic spots to bring the kids to this month - from wallaby farms to creepy crawlies
Here’s where to bring your budding Dr Dolittles.
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Oct 9th 2018, 5:15 PM
'All it takes is one wrong chocolate bar or snack': What it's like to raise a kid with severe food allergies
Ciara McDonnell speaks to two parents whose day-to-day routines involve endless vigilance.
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Oct 9th 2018, 5:14 PM
6 indoor events to keep the kids out of the rain this month - from pizza-making to puppet shows
Escape the bad weather cabin fever with these autumnal goings on.
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Oct 2nd 2018, 3:54 PM
8 events for little readers at your local library - from coding classes to Scrabble matches
Here’s our pick of library-based events for budding bookworms around Ireland.
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Sep 25th 2018, 4:49 PM
8 kid-friendly events to check out on Culture Night - from aerial acrobatics to Roald Dahl
Ireland will come alive after dark this Friday with a packed-out programme of cultural goings-on.
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Sep 18th 2018, 5:23 PM
6 get-up-and-go events for active kids around Ireland - from colour runs to sports days
Here’s what’s on this weekend and beyond for littlies who need to burn off some energy.
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Sep 11th 2018, 3:27 PM
7 'child-friendly' activities that are a total nightmare in reality
Baking with a four-year-old seems like a great idea until you’re cleaning cake mix off the ceiling, writes Ciara McDonnell.
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Sep 11th 2018, 3:26 PM
7 after-school classes for your kids to check out this year - from Junior Einsteins to musical theatre
Here’s our pick of the coolest post-school classes, whatever your child’s interests are.
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Sep 4th 2018, 5:37 PM
8 back-to-school resolutions I've already given up on for this year
‘I will create visually spectacular and delicious lunches every day.’
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Sep 4th 2018, 5:36 PM
5 brilliant family events to check out during the last weekend of the summer holidays
School starts back with a bang on Monday – or sooner for some kids – so make the most of this weekend’s fun.
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Aug 28th 2018, 5:17 PM
6 animal-tastic family events happening this weekend, from pony rides to real-life snakes
Here’s what’s on for mini nature lovers this week and weekend.
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Aug 21st 2018, 5:18 PM
8 totally free events for kids during Heritage Week 2018 - from treasure hunts to stargazing
Keep the kids entertained without blowing your back-to-school budget.
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Aug 14th 2018, 5:23 PM
8 reasons I'm already desperate for the kids' summer holidays to be over
We’re on the home stretch now and I can taste the sweet relief, writes Ciara McDonnell.
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Aug 14th 2018, 5:23 PM
5 outdoor events to check out with the kids this weekend - from watersports to musical picnics
Here’s what’s on in the fresh air around Ireland this weekend.
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Aug 7th 2018, 5:26 PM
6 great family events for the long weekend - from scarecrows to Spraoi
Your essential get-out-of-the-house inspiration kit.
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Jul 31st 2018, 4:32 PM
5 Irish festivals you can bring the whole family along to - from trad music to country glamping
Here’s our pick of the best kid-friendly festivals happening during the rest of the summer.
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Jul 24th 2018, 5:36 PM
7 tactics I'm using to stay sane this summer, from a stay-at-home mum
The summer months are a carefully curated game of Tetris for us parents, writes Ciara McDonnell.
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Jul 24th 2018, 5:35 PM
6 family events to enjoy outdoors this month - from kites to an open-air circus
Need some inspiration for outdoor fun? Try one of these for size.
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Jul 17th 2018, 5:35 PM
6 summer events for keeping bored kids entertained - from air displays to hip-hop classes
Here’s how to stop cries of ‘I’m boooooored’ this weekend.
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Jul 10th 2018, 4:59 PM
6 sports summer camps to get kids moving - from soccer to break dancing
Have the next Kylian Mbappé at home? Here’s where to send them.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 5:05 PM
10 sentences every parent hears on a loop during the summer holidays
“What are we DOING today?”
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Jun 19th 2018, 4:59 PM
6 toddler-friendly events around Ireland this month... from teddy bear picnics to swim sessions
Here’s what’s happening this month for preschoolers who need to burn some energy.
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Jun 12th 2018, 5:32 PM
Forgot the toothbrushes again? 10 packing tips to make family travel a breeze
Still packing up that last suitcase at 2am? Ciara McDonnell feels your pain.
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Jun 12th 2018, 5:31 PM
From pirates to 'playstivals': 6 of the hottest tickets for families around Ireland this summer
Some dates for the diary.
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Jun 5th 2018, 4:32 PM
4 entertainment-packed itineraries for family staycations around Ireland
Not heading abroad this summer? We’ve got your back.
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Jun 5th 2018, 4:31 PM
6 family events to check out this bank holiday weekend... from Lego robots to sailing tours
Here’s our handpicked selection of the best goings-on over the long weekend.
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May 29th 2018, 4:58 PM
7 parenting lessons I’ve learnt while planning our first ever family trip abroad
Suddenly, the presence of a kids’ disco at our hotel has become important, writes Ciara McDonnell.
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May 22nd 2018, 5:30 PM
5 outdoor events for families this weekend - from park running to wakeboarding
Head out and enjoy the summer weather with the kids in tow.
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May 22nd 2018, 5:30 PM
7 great events coming up for kids who love reading
For all the little bookworms out there.
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May 15th 2018, 4:34 PM
6 weekend events for tweens and under-12s... from musicals to midnight walks
Darkness Into Light takes place this weekend, and there’s plenty more on besides.
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May 8th 2018, 4:41 PM
My kids know more about life online than I ever will - so how do I keep up?
And more importantly, asks Ciara McDonnell, how do I keep them safe?
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May 1st 2018, 2:25 PM
6 events for mums on maternity leave - from book clubs to baby-friendly movie screenings
Here’s our pick of Irish events you can happily cart your new baby along to, exploding nappies and all.
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Apr 24th 2018, 4:19 PM
5 events to keep your under-fives entertained this weekend - from classical music to comedy
There’s plenty on around Ireland this weekend for little ones. Here’s a taste.
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Apr 10th 2018, 5:49 PM
6 active weekend events to get the whole family moving - from ziplining to wildlife-watching
Rain or shine, wrap up and head outside with the kids this weekend.
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Apr 3rd 2018, 5:56 PM
6 family events to check out over the Easter break - from egg hunts to life-size teddies
Here’s our pick of what’s on for mini Easter bunnies this long weekend.
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Mar 27th 2018, 5:54 PM
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