Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesAt Long Acre Alpacas there is an opportunity to get up close and personal with the curious Alpacas.
Why it matchesPick your own seasonal fruit, visit the farm shop and enjoy the coffee trailer at Corderry Fruit Farm.
Why it matchesThe Pirates Den is a well supervised indoor playground consisting of ball pools, rope bridges, swing ropes, slides, learning areas and much more.
Why it matchesWhiteriver Park is a Motorsport Ireland licenced 1.200 metre outdoor kart racing circuit, built to F.I.A international standard for ages 8 to 80 years.
Why it matchesJoin the family-friendly Spooks Parade through Drogheda town centre, featuring local schools and youth groups.
Why it matchesThe centre of Blackrock Village, in County Louth, is at the seafront.
Why it matchesOutdoor children's playground in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Why it matchesLakeside nature park with a children's playground, walking trails, wildlife to feed and a coffee shop.
Why it matchesIrish Country Quads have multiple courses at their base in Inniskeen, County Monaghan.
Why it matchesExplore scenic coastal walks, the historic Valentia Lighthouse, and the Transatlantic Cable Station on this scenic island.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesWeekly circus arts workshops for children, teenagers, and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Why it matchesA visit to Funtasia Theme Park Drogheda in County Louth, will enchant small children, thrill teenagers, delight Mum and Dad and even keep Granny happy.
Why it matchesThe Lú Festival of Light returns this October with new stories, new legends and brand new animations.
Why it matchesJust two minutes from Newgrange Interpretive Centre in County Meath, Red Mountain Open Farm is made up of two adjoining working farms.
Why it matchesAura Dundalk Leisure Centre offers a variety of activities for the entire family.
Why it matchesAura offers everybody, no matter your age or fitness level, the opportunity to improve your health and fitness as well as have fun.
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