The Most Irish Experiences For Mother's Day

Falling earlier in the year than its American counterpart, Mother’s Day sneaks up on plenty of Irish sons and daughters who find themselves queueing up for the last box of Milk Tray or last bunch of carnations just in the nick of time. For those with a little more time and attention to give, there are plenty of novel ways to spoil your mum in Ireland.

Take a beautiful moonlit walk in the Irish countryside

A magical moonlit walk isn’t just for romance, and as the full moon coincides with the weekend of Mother’s Day, you’ll actually be able to see where you’re going under the brightest moon of the month. Highlighting the rugged beauty of Wicklow’s mountains and glacial valleys, a full moon walking tour for two could be the ideal bonding trip for you and your mum. The walk takes around three hours, during which an experienced walking guide will bring you to all the best viewing points. Price: €56.

1. Bond over crafts at the National Print Museum

Museum

The popular workshops run by the National Print Museum in Dublin offer further opportunities for an afternoon of crafty bonding in beautiful surroundings. Upcoming titles include Modern Calligraphy for Beginners, Letterpress Basics and an Introduction to Book-Binding. While you’re there, be sure to visit the museum’s Press Café. Providing much more than a standard museum coffee fix, you and your mum will want to linger over the Suki teas and homemade banana bread in this bright and leafy spot, or better still, stay for mimosas and the excellent brunch, served until 4 p.m. on weekends.