This Sunday, 26th of March is Mother's Day which means it's time to treat your mother like the Queen she is! We've got some great ideas to make her day special.

Mother's Day Lunch Date

1. Lunch
Take her to a nice restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal with her! Here are three great restaurants in Dublin that won't disappoint:

Pichet serves extraordinarily delicious cuisine - French in inspiration, with a regional touch.

Peploes uses top quality based on selected ingredients, a wide range of excellent drinks and mouth-watering desserts.

Avoca is a sensational experience for body and mind - regional ingredients and a great atmosphere.

afternoon tea miniature desserts

2. Afternoon Tea
If your mother love scones, miniature desserts, and cucumber sandwiches then afternoon tea is the ideal treat for her. Here are three gorgeous places to take her to:

The Morrison Hotel offers a 'Fancy Pants' Afternoon Tea which includes hand-picked treats and a stunning view of the river Liffey for €28 per person sharing. Check out the menu here.

The Shelbourne offer a five-star afternoon tea inspired by the work of artist Michael Flatley. Classic Afternoon Tea is available for €49 per person sharing. Check out the menu here.

InterContinental are offering a special Mother's Day Afternoon Tea which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, sweet pastries dusted in 'gold' and a fresh Rose for your Mam from €38 per person. Check it out here.

Killiney Hill

3. Picnic Date
If your mother loves nature and wants some good quality time with you, then a picnic in one of Dublin's most beautiful spots should do the trick.

Merrion Square, also known as "The Heart of Georgian Dublin", is an amazing spot for a nice picnic.

Enjoy a spectacular view of Killiney Hill while munching on a tasty homemade lunch.

The Dublin Mountains are a magical place, with a lot to offer - pure nature, hill walking, lovely views and much more.

Spa massage woman

4. Spa Day
Mothers have a lot on their plate so why not be the one to give her a break? You can enjoy a Spa Day together or give your mother some alone time. Here are three amazing spas in Dublin:

The Shelbourne's Mother's Day Spa Special includes a facial, massage, luxury mini manicure, use of the facilities plus complimentary treats for €159 per person.

No.1 Pery Square are offering a Girls Day Out package which will include a full body massage or prescriptive facial, full manicure, pedicure and use of the facilities for €135 per person.

The Marker Hotel have a Sunday Spa Package that offers a choice between a sixty minute customised massage, facial or Lomi Lomi massage followed by a thirty minute back massage, facial or Indian head massage for €120.

Female tourist on helicopter tour taking pictures

5. Adventure
If your mother is a bit of a wild card, why not hurl yourselves into these adventures? 

Dublin Discovered - Boat Tour. Step on board a big red boat, sit back, enjoy the view and learn about Dublin's history. 

City Kayaking - City River Trip. See Dublin from a completely different angle while kayaking through the city river.

Gift Experience Ireland - Sightseeing Wicklow (The Wicklow Mountains and the East Coast)

Fly in a Cessna 172 aircraft around the beautiful Wicklow Mountains National Park and the spectacular east coast and experience the tour of your lifetime together.