Alfie and Margaret's lovely farm in Tipperary was perfect for our family visit. Winnie and Ross, their dogs, greet you on the drive up to he house, where a sign reminds you to "Drive Slow, Ducklings About" - and they are! Ducks, hens and chicks, pigs and sheep are part of Old Farm (and Zack the rooster, but don't worry, he's not one for crowing early in the morning!) Our sons loved going out with Alfie and Margaret to tend to them every morning. Breakfast in their B&B is amazing, with all the food coming from the farm itself - all natural and free range animals here. Make sure you also spend at least one evening having dinner with them. Forget restaurants, this was the best food we had in all of Ireland. With Birr nearby and Kilkenny perfect for a day trip (as well as Cork and Moher) the Old Farm is a perfect central point for seeing all Ireland has to offer. This is the REAL Ireland. No doubt we will be back - our hosts have become friends.