School's out: 17 things to do around Ireland over the mid-term

Whether your children are off for a full week or just a couple of days, you are no doubt wrecking your head trying to think of ways to keep them amused during the February mid-term break.

And it can be tough, we know.  It's also expensive. 

So, to make life a lot easier for you (yes, we're nice like that) we've come up with a list of fun things you can do with the kids next week.

Some activities are free – some aren't – but they're guaranteed to get the kids out of the house and away from their screens.

1. Head to Dublin Zoo, Co. Dublin 

2. Climb the Sugar Loaf, Co. Wicklow

3. Explore the Burren, Co. Clare 

4. Take in the sights at the Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare 

5. Cycle around (part of) the Ring of Kerry, Co. Kerry 

6. Experience the delight of the Magic Road, Co. Waterford

7. Go whale watching, Co. Cork 

8. Take some photos outside Father Ted's house, Co. Clare 

9. Walk out to the Poolbeg lighthouse, Co. Dublin 

10. Enjoy a picnic on Dunmore East beach, Co. Waterford 

11. Experience the thrills at Tayto Park, Co. Meath 

12. Spot the giraffes at Fota Wildlife Park, Co. Cork

13. Climb to the top of Bray Head. Co. Dublin

14. Swim with Fungi in Co. Kerry 

15. Build sandcastles at Coral Beach, Co. Donegal 

16. Enjoy the fairy trail at Templemore Town Park, Co. Tipperary 

17. Wander along the Connemara National Park trails, Co. Galway