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Why it matchesIndoor children's activity centre in Collooney with soft play, climbing walls, high ropes, go-karts and a family cafe.
Why it matchesLeave behind the daily chaos, reconnect with nature and embrace soothing waters.
Why it matchesSligo Regional Sports Centre offers facilities to suit all the family’s recreational and leisure needs, including a 25 metre indoor heated pool and kids pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room also a well air conditioned.
Why it matchesFree Halloween family event with ghost stories, a treasure hunt, and face painting at Parke's Castle.
Why it matchesCommunity-led Samhain parade in Manorhamilton starting at Bee Park Community Centre.
Why it matchesCarraig Climbing aims to provide an exceptional, exhilarating and educational rock climbing experience on the rock faces around Sligo.
Why it matchesJoin the family Halloween event at Sligo Abbey with fancy dress and a pumpkin hunt.
Why it matchesTiffany Budd Goldsmith specialises in jewellery pieces, each a work of art with an individual story.
Why it matchesShanakee Adventures in County Leitrim was founded by Samuel Thomas Brett.
Why it matchesEnjoy spooky tales and ghost stories in costume at Carrowmore tombs this Halloween.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesOn the shores of Lough Gill, County Sligo, Dooney Rock Forest is a safe and open space for children to explore while offering a quiet place for nature lovers to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Why it matchesSlish Wood is a Coillte forest recreation site in Lough Gill forest, open to the public all year.
Why it matchesLearn how to surf in the spectacular scenery of County Sligo with Sligo Surf Experience.
Why it matchesUnion Wood is a Coillte forest recreation site in Union forest, open to the public all year.
Why it matchesWrite your own gothic horror story at Sligo Abbey's seasonal writing workshop inspired by Bram Stoker.
Why it matchesListen to Irish myths, ghost stories and folklore told by lantern light in the ancient grounds of Sligo Abbey.
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