Things to do with the kids this May Bank Holiday weekend
The May Bank Holiday in 2015 will be on the 4th of May this year and with no schools or work (for most of us) and if the weather is right, it’s a great time to jump in the car with the kids and check out what’s happening around the country. We’ve combed the web for the best family events around Ireland that are suitable for all ages, enjoy!
Vantastival Family Music Festival 2015
1st -3rd of May
Bellurgan Park, Louth
What began as small festival back in 2010 has grown into the largest family friendly music festival in Ireland. Inspired by the love of family campers, the organisers are old friends who share a passion for vans, music and kids. All types of camping is catered for and families can even enjoy going for the day with day tickets costing 45 euro. A very chilled, music festival that has a party atmosphere but is also very kid friendly, with some top bands and great food to keep parents entertained well into the night. Check out their website
here for more.
Woolapalooza Sheep Festival 2015
3rd - 4th May
Airfield, Dundrum
Entry Fee
A full programme of exciting and fun filled sheep activities are planned this May Bank holiday weekend, so bring your family and friends along for two full days of sheep, sheep, and more sheep! Full list of activities are listed here, times for the activities will be available on the day. Activities will range from sheep dog trials, felt making workshops, weaving, face painting and of course sheep shearing demonstrations. All Woolapalooza activities are included in the general admission ticket or membership pass.
Father Ted Festival
1st to 3rd of May
Burren, Co. Clare
For something truly ‘that’s mad, Ted’ alternative that you can go along with the family, is the fan inspired Craggy Island gathering, The Father Ted festival. Based on the show, the festival is a mixture of fun and games with family friendly schedule during the day and an adults-only night time party in the local venues. Ticket prices include location tours and tea in Father Ted’s house along with live music, and there is a day tour to nearby Innis Orr Island (weather permitting). For more see their website.
Kilruddery House
Bray, Co Wicklow
Entry Fee
A firm favourite here at Schooldays.ie, Kilruddery House & Gardens always has something special on for families and the May Bank holiday weekend is no different. If you have never visited the grounds before you can explore the historical house gardens and farm with the family, or go visit one of their many daytime activities. On the Saturday there will be a special falconry show with birds such as owls, hawks and falcons brought by Newgrange Falconry. Check out their programme for more.
Limerick River Fest 2015
Limerick City
For those further south, check out the Limerick River Festival. The festival runs the entire Bank Holiday weekend and will feature music and theatre, outdoor markets, BBQs, watersports, a soap-box derby and lots more. Families of all ages can enjoy different events spread over the weekend climaxing with a Sunday night firework show that will transform the city into an explosion of colour. Check out their program here.
