Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Ireland

Located in Mulranny, Mulranny Park Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Mulranny Golf Club and 11 minutes from Ballycroy National Park. This beach hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Rockfleet Castle and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Burrishoole Abbey.

Located in Oranmore, Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Conference and Leisure Centre is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Galway Bay Golf And Country Club and Eyre Square. This golf hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Spanish Arch and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church.

Located in Birr, County Arms Birr is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Birr Castle and 5 minutes from Birr Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Leap Castle and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Slieve Bloom Display Centre.

When you stay at The Johnstown Estate in Enfield, you'll be on a river and 11 minutes by car from Rye River. This family-friendly hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Donadea 9/11 Memorial and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Wellington Column.

Located in Dundalk, Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Proleek Dolmen and Dundalk Stadium. This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Cooley Mountains and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Saint Leonards Garden.

With a stay at Mount Wolseley Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort in Tullow, you'll be steps from Mount Wolseley Golf Club and a 2-minute drive from Tullow Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Aghade Holed Stone and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hardymount Gardens.

When you stay at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Trim, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Trim Heritage Centre and Sheep's Gate. This family-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Trim Visitor Centre and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from St Patrick's Church.

Located in Killenard, The Heritage is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from The Heritage Golf Club and 6 minutes from Portarlington Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Emo Court and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from The Heath Golf Club.

Located in Miltown Malbay, Armada Hotel is by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Spanish Point Beach and Spanish Point Golf Club. This beach hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Lahinch Seaworld and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Cliffs of Moher.

Located in Bundoran, 100 metres from Bundoran Beach, Holyrood Hotel - Leisure Centre & The Spa at Orchids provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel offers an indoor pool, evening entertainment and a kids' club.

With a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. All units in Holyrood Hotel - Leisure Centre & The Spa at Orchids are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

Tullan Strand Beach is 2.5 km from Holyrood Hotel - Leisure Centre & The Spa at Orchids, while Donegal Golf Club is 22 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 86 km from the property.

With a stay at Treacy's Hotel in Enniscorthy, you'll be on a river, just a 4-minute walk from Wexford County Museum and 7 minutes by foot from Enniscorthy Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from St Aidan's Cathedral and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from National 1798 Centre.

Located in Gormanston, City North Hotel and Conference Centre is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Franciscan College Gormanston and Funtasia Waterpark. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Boyne River Valley and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Skerries Mills.

Located in Enniscrone, Diamond Coast Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Enniscrone Golf Club and Enniscrone Beach. This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Waterpoint and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths.

When you stay at The Lodge at Ashford Castle in Cong, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Ashford Castle and Ashford Castle Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cong Abbey and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Quiet Man Museum.

With a beautiful setting on the River Suir, the luxurious Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort is on a private island completely detached from the mainland.

The castle boasts elegant rooms and suites with stunning views. These individually designed rooms offer also offer free WiFi, goose-down quilts. Contemporary lodges are also available and include three and four-bedroom semi detached properties with a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area and adjoining living room.

Access to the island is by a private car ferry which operates throughout the day. "Complimentary ferry crossing takes 3 minutes and does not need to be reserved in advance, it departs every 15 minutes. Drive up the beech-lined drive to reach the castle and its 800 years of history.

Local activities include golfing on an 18-hole course, clay-target shooting, a driving range, tennis and croquet. There are also several nature trails and walking paths to explore.

With a stay at Charleville Park Hotel & Leisure Club in Charleville, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Beara Way and Bruree. This family-friendly hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Friars Gate Theatre and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Kilmallock Museum.

With a stay at The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens in Dunloe Lower, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Killarney National Park and Dunloe Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from O'Sullivan's Cascade and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lough Leane.

Situated just 5 minutes' walk from Kenmare town centre, the 5-star Kenmare Bay Hotel Lodges boast an open-plan dining room, lounge, fully equipped kitchen, and free parking. Pet Friendly Units available.

Check-in for the Kenmare Bay Lodges is at the Kenmare Bay Hotel Reception. Because the Kenmare Bay Lodges are part of the Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort, Lodge guests can access its facilities. These include a pool (children's hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily), gym, hot tub, The Bay Restaurant, and the Courtyard Bar. The opening times for the hotel and restaurant are seasonal; please refer to the Fine Print below.

The modern kitchens have granite worktops, a hob, microwave and dishwasher. The dining area has a table and chairs and the lounge features a sofa, a large flat-screen TV and a DVD player. There are 2 large bedrooms each with an LCD TV. Bedrooms also have private bathrooms with baths and power showers.

Water sports, fishing and the Seafari are available at Kenmare Bay. Kenmare Golf Club is a 5-minute drive from the Kenmare Bay Lodges.

Located in Castlemartyr, Castlemartyr Resort is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Ballymaloe House Cookery School and Jameson Experience. This golf hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Ballynamona Beach and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ballycotton Cliff Walk.

This luxurious, 5-star hotel boasts an opulent spa, sumptuous rooms with cosy bathrobes, and a 12-seat cinema. Set in the tranquil Kenmare Bay, the Park Hotel offers a 25-metre pool and can arrange deep sea diving trips.

Spacious and bright, the luxury rooms at Park Hotel Kenmare all enjoy a cosy seating area overlooking the garden, while some have private gardens and balconies. Guests can relax with goosedown pillows, deluxe toiletries and designer linens, along with an iPod dock and a TV/DVD player with 300 movie options.

Landline Restaurant - Menus are created out of ingredients that are seasonal, local and fresh. Located within the hotel’s Sean Scully Room, the restaurant itself looks out upon Kenmare Bay and the Caha Mountains beyond –– our source and continual inspiration.

The indulgent SAMAS spa provides customised spa and relaxation treatments and therapies, and guests can exercise in the modern gym. There is a glass-walled sauna, monsoon showers, and yoga and tai chi classes in the Yoga Pavilion.

A huge range of activities are available at Park Hotel Kenmare, and staff can arrange golf lessons and tee times at the adjacent Kenmare Golf Club, horse riding, or watersports on Kenmare Bay. A croquet lawn is also available in the beautiful gardens.