From fun family activities around Ireland to egg-ceedingly good sweet treats, there’s a lot to look forward to over the Easter holidays
Storyteller to bring Irish folklore to life at Bewley’s, Dublin
You can’t beat a story told by a professional storyteller! Brendan Atkins is on a mission to spread the word of old myths and legends of Irish heroes, such as Fionn Mac Cumhaill and Cú Chulainn and the lesser-known folktales our culture has begun to forget. Two storytelling sessions will take place in Bewley’s on Easter Monday, from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, both aimed at children aged six-11. Kids will be treated to a Bewley’s signature hot chocolate and our chef’s favourite Easter treat and parents can indulge in an Easter Tower – a seasonal take on Afternoon Tea.
Easter activities on Limerick Greenway
There’s plenty of fun to be had on the Limerick Greenway this Easter! The public is being encouraged to explore the scenic 40km off-road experience over the holidays with activities and adventures for all in each of the Hub towns plus on the greenway itself. Visitors are invited to check out some Easter fun at Barnagh Greenway Hub, including: Easter Hunt & Fancy Dress on Saturday, 19 April from 12pm to 2pm. This event is ideal for the whole family and suitable for kids aged 2-10 years.
An Easter tour at EPIC Museum
For something completely outside the ordinary this Easter, step into a thrilling interactive adventure at EPIC museum as it transforms into the scene of a literary mystery from 17-22 April! You’ll join Sherlock Holmes in a race against time to restore order at the museum, where magical book portals have released beloved characters into the real world. It’s up to you and your family to help Holmes track clues, solve riddles, and return the escapees to their rightful stories.
Easter at Airfield Estate
Airfield Estate is Dublin’s only working urban farm and gardens and has a busy Easter schedule filled with exciting activities and events for the whole family until 27 April. The most exciting one is a new Fairy Trail. Here, kids will discover hidden miniature fairy houses in the towering trees, explore the fairy village, and visit fairy school in the food garden where they can learn all about where their food comes along with speciality fairy crafts. And of course, there are cute spring lambs to meet along with the estate’s hens, pigs, donkeys, Jersey and Irish Angus cows.
Caviar and Champagne Experience at SOLE Seafood & Grill, Dublin
For an adults only evening, try this one-of-a-kind culinary experience at SOLE Seafood & Grill which allows guests to indulge in three caviar varieties: Oscietra Royal, Sevruga Royal, and Da Vinci Royal. Taking place throughout April, it is perfect if you’re celebrating a special occasion or just feel like a very fancy dinner.
Easter Fun at Mount Congreve Gardens, Co Waterford
If you’re heading to the sunny south-east over the coming days, you and your family are invited to celebrate the season’s magic at Mount Congreve Gardens in Co Waterford with the enchanting ‘Hoppity Hippity Easter Trail’. Taking place over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, this egg-citing event promises fun, adventure, and cherished family moments.
Easter Eggscapade at Blackrock Park, Co Dublin
On Easter Saturday, 19 April, get ready for a whimsical wonderland adventure taking place at the picturesque Blackrock Park from 1pm to 5pm. Celebrating Easter with an enchanting Alice in Wonderland theme and a traditional Easter Egg Hunt, the event promises a day of family-friendly fun and excitement.
Easter Extravaganza at Castlemartyr Resort, Cork
The luxurious Castlemartyr Resort invites families to partake in exciting Easter experiences in April with gorgeous overnight packages and eggscellent family fun offerings. There is an Easter Kids Club running until Saturday, 26 April, with fun activities including a Bunny Hop Disco Dance, arts and crafts, kids movies, cookie decorating and the Big Castlemartyr Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, 20 April.
Baileys x 2210 Patisserie Deluxe Treat Box – €32
For someone who prefers baked goods to Easter Eggs, Created with the expertise of renowned pastry chef Úna Leonard, the Baileys Deluxe Treat Box is filled with gooey Baileys-infused brownies, deluxe stuffed cookies and a layered Baileys cake jar, made for sharing. Retailing at €32, The Baileys Deluxe Treat Box will be available online from April 7th to April 24th, and in Mullingar and Powerscourt stores until April 26th.
Butlers Small Mini Bar Egg – €13
This irresistible Milk Chocolate Egg comes with a selection of chocolate Mini Bars and salted caramel Mini Bars, and will be heaven with a cup of tea. It’s also a great sustainable option because Butlers only use sustainably sourced cocoa to create their eggs and they are all wrapped in fully recyclable packaging.
Kylemore Abbey’s Lucky Lamb – €12.95
Move over chocolate rabbits and eggs, lambs are finally getting their turn! The Lucky Lamb, handmade in Sr. Genevieve’s Chocolate Kitchen at Kylemore Abbey, is more than just a tasty Easter treat. It’s an affordable luxury priced at €12.95 with a touch of extra magic. The reason they’re called ‘lucky’ is because 1 in every 50 lambs contains a special prize, giving the recipient the opportunity to win a chocolate-making workshop at Kylemore Abbey and become a chocolatier for the day.
Harry Lowes handcrafted chocolate Easter egg – €110
If you happen to be passing through Adare over the next week and get a chocolate craving, stop into the Harry Lowes Chocolate Boutique in Adare Manor. There you’ll find a very special Easter Egg retailing for €110. Expensive? Absolutely. Worth it? You decide. This decadent handcrafted chocolate Easter Egg is layered with hazelnut spread and sea salt caramel, all encased in a velvety milk chocolate shell and placed on an Italian hazelnut praline base. It also comes with a hazelnut and praline milk chocolate bar – perfect for the discerning chocolate lover in your life!
