firmly stamped on the cultural map, with fringe festivals and art galleries across town. Most importantly, it’s an incredibly child-friendly place and a magnet for young families drawn by the dream of city life in Little London By The Sea.With seven miles

1 217 6130; www.imaginosity.ie. An interactive museum with adventures to be had everywhere from the Roof Garden to the Wizard's Lair, plus arts and crafts and music workshops. Prices start at €2 for babies aged over 6 months, €6 for children aged