Portrush, Ireland
Portrush, situated on the Ramore Head peninsula in Northern Ireland's County Antrim, is a great Irish seaside resort even if the town is more than a bit rundown. Hunt for fossils on the broad beach running east and west and enjoy excellent coastal walks. Take the tots on the Portrush Puffer, a road train tour. Follow the footpath from Curran Strand to the limestone cliffs at White Rocks and on to the romantic Dunluce Castle. Hire a boat and take in the full beauty of the headlands. And should the weather turn cold and rainy or the little ones tire of the great outdoors, head to one of the town's many indoor family attractions. Engage the kids in discovery at the Portrush Countryside Centre and get your thrills at the indoor water park, a Finn McCool style adventure playground or a local amusement park.
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History & Culture
Family travel to County Antrim in Northern Ireland's provides an opportunity to introduce the kids to the history of the small towns that dot the rugged coast and learn more about local lore.
Maps
Maps are a great way to get the kids involved in a family vacation and plan your itinerary before you depart. Teach the kids to use online interactive maps to plot your route along the Antrim County coast and map your way to Portrush. Use local street maps to locate the beach and fun family attractions.
Books
Ireland is home to numerous authors of note. James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker are but a few. Get a complete list of Irish authors and embark on an adventure through books before you depart on a family trip to Ireland. Recommended reading lists for travel to Ireland will help you get started whether your interest is guidebooks, history or Irish literature. Discover children's books about Ireland and find age-appropriate Irish myths and legends for kids whether you are departing on a trip or looking for St. Patrick's Day reading.
Music & Sound
Music is a great way to introduce children to Irish culture. Get the lyrics to traditional Irish songs and download or listen to Irish folk music online. Discover the author of your favorite Irish ballads and folk songs written throughout the centuries. Find Irish songs for kids and children's nursery rhymes.
Irish Songs & Folk Music
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Local newspapers provide insight to a family travel destination. Brush up on Irish current events from politics to economics and from sports to entertainment. Read Irish newspapers online and in addition to getting Irish news from around the country discover what the locals are reading.
Kids' stuff
There is more to Ireland than the potato famine. And online resources make learning about Ireland fun. Discover Irish folklore from fairies to leprechauns and merrows (mermaids). Get trivia and fun facts about Ireland and test your knowledge of Ireland's geography, history and song. Do fun activities and learn about the country, people and the land. Color the map and flag of Ireland as well as prominent figures in Irish folklore.
Irish Folklore
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Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as a means to get involved. Learn more about a few of the organizations working to protect the Ireland's landmarks as well as the local environment.
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