10 Great Reasons to Take the Kids to Ireland

If your kid acts like a king or queen, there are plenty of places to indulge their royal notions. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has tours daily, and offer medieval banquets in the evening.

Another beautiful castle worth a visit is Blarney Castle. On the grounds of the castle, you'll find the famous Blarney stone. According to local folklore, if you kiss the stone at Blarney Castle, you will get the gift of eloquence — or the "gift of the gab" as it's known in Ireland.

A word of warning: It's not the easiest stone to kiss. First, you will need to climb a lot of steps, and then you have to lean backwards and hold on to railings to get up close to the stone. Nevertheless, this popular attraction is a fun one.