Time to get wet!

With thousands of kilometres of coastline at our fingertips, it’s no wonder water sports are increasing in popularity. Plenty of surf schools have popped up along the Wild Atlantic Way in recent years.

Strandhill in Sligo is a great spot for surfers, but also for onlookers. If your family is brave enough to give it a go, local surf schools offer private or group lessons. Make sure to rent wetsuits, the water can be really cold.

For the more daring family; how about coasteering? The combination of cliff jumping, swimming and exploring caves and rocks is high energy and exhilarating.

For something in between, kayaking tours operate right along the coast - the night-time, bioluminescent trips are particularly spectacular.