Ireland is always near the top of dream-trip lists for travelers. And it can be that place you dream about, bedecked in green and roguish charm. But long gone are the days where jolly Americans could disperse a few bucks and live it up in Ireland amid genteel poverty so charming when you visit, so harsh when you're living it.
When vacations seem too long or the beach is just too hot, there are plenty of other things to with the kids. Biking–plenty of places rent bikes, all sorts of bikes, some will hold a whole family. Get out and explore the town. It’s good exercise too and may even tire the kids out.