All of these run pony club activities and pony camps during the school holidays. Swimming pools in Dublin tend to be basic. All of the above have parent and toddler sessions. Timetables may vary seasonally. The sea around Dublin is increasingly clean and many of the beaches and bathing spots along the Dart route have been awarded the Blue Flag.
Membership is free.
Most of the branches run children's activities, which are listed monthly at the libraries themselves. To find your local library, see page 77 in the phone book. Suitable for those under 5ft. The U.C.I. chain of Cinemas host a Kid's Club with popular films on Saturday mornings. Cheaper viewing can be found in the older cinemas, such as the Classic in Harold's Cross, which has extra screenings of children's films at the weekends.