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WHERE TO EAT 3 FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS HUNGRY MOOSE Fresh from having their burger voted the best burger in the whole country, this crowd-funded ‘gourmet burger house’ is run by the Rolling Stones’ one-time chef. Facebook.com/ thehungrymoosekilkenny/ AROI Serving up delicious Asian street food, including noodles, fragrant curries and home made gelato, with everything priced between €3 and €11. aroi.eu FOODWORKS Housed in a former bank, this casual bistro buzzes with happy locals enjoying good food, big portions and reasonable prices. foodworks.ie
HORSE PLAY
Given Mount Juliet’s equestrian heritage, a break here has to include some horse riding. The equestrian centre houses some of the gentlest, most placid horses, making them a super experience for a new rider. A staff member will guide the children’s mounts by the rein while you can trot alongside experiencing the magnificent country estate as its original owners would have once done. Family of 4, €50.
bunnies, get lost in a 3D maze and ride go-karts while mum and dad enjoy tea and delicious home baking. (Family of 4, €27, norevalleypark.com) For something more challenging, head to the wonderful Castlecomer Adventure Park, comprising 80 acres of dense woodland and lakes. Here, alongside the coal mining museum you’ll find a host of great activities for the whole family. Be sure to stop by the elf and fairy village and playground, or sign up for one of the adventure activities including a tree-top walk and climbing wall, boating and whizz along Ireland’s longest zipline. There’s a cafe and craft courtyard on site and prices for activities vary, though you can enjoy the park for free. discoverypark.ie
Getting there: Jillian and family were guests of Hunter’s Yard. €405 for three nights’ accommodation in Hunter’s Yard with breakfast each morning and dinner in The Hound on an evening of your choice, based on 2 adults and 2 children with complimentary access to Mount Juliet Juniors Club and use of the Health Club. Available from 25th June to 31st August. Book at mountjuliet.ie Check out visitkilkenny.ie for more ideas
COUNTY FUN
Go further afield to explore the deep, dark Dunmore Caves, just ten kilometres from the city. Guided tours reveal the history and geology of the ‘darkest place in Ireland’ and there’s an interactive museum up top. Youngsters will love Nore Valley Open Farm, a relaxed setting where they can bottle feed lambs, cuddle
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