Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Valentia Island

"A visit to Dingle without popping into Murphy’s Ice Cream should be a punishable offence, if you ask us. We often visit their outpost in the capital city on Dublin’s Wicklow Street whenever we have friends from abroad holidaying in Ireland, but when we’re in the home of it, it’s the height of rudeness not to grab a couple of scoops or a cone of this magnificent original ice-cream parlour. Serving a a select line-up of flavours, made using locally sourced milk and tastes ranging from the old faithful and reliables right through to the innovative and sheer bonkers – every scoop is delicious."

"Yep, the Wicklow Street haunt has a predecessor, and never mind Disneyland, THIS is the most wonderful place on Earth. Hail, rain or shine – a trip to Murphy's in Dingle is as necessary as it is brilliant. Their flavours range from sea salt to brown bread to lavender, and they're all even more sumptuous than you'd imagine."

"Strand Street, Dingle, IrelandSeating, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit CardsGluten Free OptionsLate NightHK$39 - HK$133+353 66 915 2644"

"Another one of the best things to do in Dingle (especially when the weather turns sour) is to check out the Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium. You may be surprised to learn that this is Ireland’s largest aquarium and promotes rehabilitation, research, and education above all. Hours could be easily lost in this centre with some stunning displays of sealife (as well as wildlife)."

"Dingle's aquarium is a lot of fun, and includes a walk-through tunnel and a touch pool. Psychedelic fish glide through tanks that recreate such environments as Lake Malawi, the River Congo and the piranha-filled..."

"The jagged, 217m-high rock of Skellig Michael (Archangel Michael's Rock; like St Michael's Mount in Cornwall and Mont St Michel in Normandy) is the larger of the two Skellig Islands and a Unesco World Heritage site. Early Christian monks established a community and survived here from the 6th until the 12th or 13th century. The monastic buildings perch on a saddle in the rock, some 150m above sea level, reached by 618 steep steps cut into the rock face."

"Derrynane House was the home of Maurice 'Hunting Cap' O'Connell, a notorious local smuggler who grew rich on trade with France and Spain. He was the uncle of Daniel O'Connell, the 19th-century campaigner for Catholic emancipation, who grew up here in his uncle's care and inherited the property in 1825, when it became his private retreat. The house is furnished with O'Connell memorabilia, including the impressive triumphal chariot in which he lapped Dublin after his release from prison in 1844."

"Opened in 1837 as a hunting lodge, this magnificent estate sprawls over 17 hectares incorporating a waterfall, beach and six different gardens, ranging from palms to a primeval fern forest with dinosaurs carved from fallen trees. Ireland's longest rope bridge, the 33.5m Skywalk, sways precariously 11m above the River Delligeenagh, which swirls through the property.Walled kitchen gardens and farm animals provide ingredients for its Thai restaurant (mains €10 to €15.50). It's also possible to stay here (double/suite from €85/140)."

"The Dingle Peninsula's most important Christian site, Kilmalkedar has a beautiful setting with sweeping views over Smerwick Harbour. Built in the 12th century on the site of a 7th-century monastery founded by St Maolcethair, the roofless church is a superb example of Irish Romanesque architecture, its round-arched west door decorated with chevron patterns and a carved human head. In the graveyard you'll find an Ogham stone and a carved stone sundial. It's 7.5km northeast of Ballyferriter."

"Main Street, Dingle, IrelandReservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free WifiIrish, Bar, Seafood, European, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free OptionsLunch, Dinner, Brunch, DrinksHK$63 - HK$235+353 66 915 0989"

"Main Street, Dingle IrelandIrish, Bar, Seafood, European, SoupsLunch, Dinner, DrinksReservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+353 66 915 0989http://www.ashesbar.ie"

"One of the most celebrated restaurants in Dingle and for good reason. Book a reservation no matter how quiet you think the town will be when you visit. Random serves up delicious food at reasonable prices with a quality you will find in big food cities like London and San Francisco."

"The interior decor of Grey’s Lane Bistro makes the restaurant look and feel like a lovely home kitchen and dining room. The walls are half wooden paneling and half cream-yellow paint, with homely wooden chairs and quaint tables. The dishes, however, are diverse and well designed, including sweet potato tortilla, roasted red pepper jam, fresh basil pesto and salad, or a mouth-watering hake fillet in a chilli, ginger and garlic broth with basmati rice and salad."

"International bistro fare at Grey's Lane ranges from seafood chowder to Thai green curries, prawn stir-fries and Mediterranean pasta dishes."

"Derrynane House was the home of Maurice 'Hunting Cap' O'Connell, a notorious local smuggler who grew rich on trade with France and Spain. He was the uncle of Daniel O'Connell, the 19th-century campaigner for Catholic emancipation, who grew up here in his uncle's care and inherited the property in 1825, when it became his private retreat. The house is furnished with O'Connell memorabilia, including the impressive triumphal chariot in which he lapped Dublin after his release from prison in 1844."