1. Garryvoe Hotel, Co Cork
Why: Set right on the sea in Garryvoe, this is a great spot for a proper family seaside holiday in East Cork. There’s plenty to keep the kids occupied locally, and there’s a swimming pool on site if the weather doesn’t play ball. Plus, the family rooms are spacious and well designed (kids will love the fish-themed wallpaper).
Details: Two nights B&B with one dinner from €414 for a family of four; garryvoehotel.com
2. Marine Hotel Ballycastle, Co Antrim
Why: You’ll have the Causeway Coast at your fingertips in this family-friendly hotel. They have some great packages too, including a four-night break with horse riding, two dinners and breakfast every morning. There are some great walking trails too, and some of the family rooms are dog friendly.
I HATE the term ‘Rip-off Ireland’,” says Trea Heapes of Pure Camping, a family-run campsite and yoga retreat on Co Clare s Loop Head peninsula. No-one benefits from that impression on either side… I hope everyone is fair this summer. We all need a break.”
She may be disappointed. As soon as summer holiday searches started this January, with little to no chance of overseas alternatives, cries of ‘rip-off followed. Screengrabs of extreme peak season prices were shared on social media. Radio debates sparked up.
“I’d get a week in Spain for that!” is by now a familiar cry. But this year, many like Heapes believe the quick-trigger outrage could do deeper damage.
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