Mama Loves Ireland
Céad míle fáilte! A thousand times welcome! I am a travel-loving Italian Mama lucky enough to call Ireland her home. Let my articles help you plan your trip to Ireland and get ready to fall in love with the Emerald Isle, just like I did. With love. M x
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Packing list for Ireland in summer: complete packing list for your Irish vacation
Full packing list for Ireland in summer: Ireland travel essential, what to pack for summer in Ireland for comfort and style. Summer packing for Ireland made easy! Ireland in summer is absolutely beautiful: long bright evenings, green countryside, coastal drives and, if you get lucky, glorious sunshine. However, it can also be a little tricky when it comes to packing. Irish summer weather is famously changeable and while I won’t go quite as far as saying you’ll experience four seasons in one day, three is definitely possible! It’s completely normal to leave your accommodation in sunshine, get caught in a sudden shower at lunchtime and end the day needing a…
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What to pack for Ireland in June: realistic, practical Ireland packing list for great Irish vacation whatever the weather
What to pack for Ireland in June: full Ireland packing list and insider tips to be comfortable and stylish in Ireland at the beginning of summer!
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Family walks in and near Dublin you and your kids will love
Best walks near Dublin: a selection of the best easy hikes near Dublin and the best walks in and near the city for the whole family. One of the things I like the most about Dublin is how close it is to beautiful nature. All it takes is a short drive or hop on the Dart and you find yourself along the sea or up the mountains, the Irish landscape opening up in front of you, pretty much without having to make an effort at all! Over the course of the years, we have taken many walks and easy hikes and these are our favorite. They are all walks you…
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How to spend 2 days in Dublin and love it: best things to see and must-have itinerary [Updated 2025]
2 days in Dublin, Ireland. Detailed recommended itinerary: best things to see in Dublin in 2 days, where to eat, best tickets and attractions
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Kids attractions in Dublin you and your kids will love
Children's museums, indoor play areas, parks and family-friendly attractions in Dublin for locals and visitors. Our handpicked selection of the best kids' attractions in Dublin.
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Ireland in July: all you need to know to plan the perfect trip
All you need to know to plan a trip to Ireland in July. The best places to visit in July in Ireland, what to pack, what to book when and what to expect if planning a trip to Ireland in summer. July is the heart of summer in Ireland and a lovely time for visiting the Emerald Isle. The weather that had started improving in May is now at its best and summer is in full swing: this is a time for ice creams, days in the parks, hikes and even drinks in outdoor terraces! I know that this surprises many: Ireland is indeed more famous for bad weather and…
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Avondale House with kids: why you’ll love this stunning estate for a family day out near Dublin with children
Things to do in Avondale house and why we love it for a family day out with the kids near Dublin. Avondale House in a Home and Estate in County Wicklow and a wonderful place to spend a day out with the kids. Originally the house and estate of Parnell, until a few years ago Avondale House was a nice estate with a large playground cfae and a fascinating forest walk. However, Avondale House and Gardens recently went through a significant makeover and it is now equipped with a tree walk, a state-of-the-art playground for children and food options. We used to go Avondale all the time: having family nearby,…
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How to say Happy New Year in Irish
Learn how to say happy new year in Irish and other festive greetings in Gaelic to impress your family and friends! In our previous lesson, we learned how to wish someone a happy Christmas in Irish. Today, we add another holiday greeting to our Irish vocabulary and we learn how to wish someone a happy new year. Need to know! Irish has three dialects: Munster, Connacht and Ulster Irish. The pronunciation of words differs widely between one and the other: in this post, I am using the form my kids are learning in school here in Dublin. What you hear in other parts of Ireland may be different: all forms…
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Visiting the Dingle Peninsula: all you need to know to plan a trip to this stunning corner of Ireland
All you need to know to visit the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, Ireland: the best things to do, unmissable stops, travel tips for this stunning stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way. The Dingle Peninsula is a stunning peninsula in the West of Ireland, stretching from County Kerry into the Atlantic ocean. It is one of the most scenic places in Ireland and a fantastic destination from an Irish road trip. On the Dingle Peninsula, you find many things that make Ireland extraordinary: breathtaking scenery, vast beaches, rumbling ocean, colorful towns and the traditional Irish welcome that makes the West of the country such a fantastic place for visitors. Dingle is one…
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Magical Christmas markets in Ireland you’ll love this holiday season
A curated selection of Christmas markets in Ireland you will love this festive season. If you are in Ireland at Christmas, There is no better way to get yourself immersed in the spirit of Christmas in Ireland than by visiting one of the many Irish Christmas markets! Christmas markets in Ireland are not as big as in countries such as Germany or Austria and they do not attract the same international attention. However, they are popular with locals and they are good fun. If you are in Ireland in December, you will find them in many towns and they are a fantastic opportunity to mingle with locals, get pretty gifts…
