Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesWorld War 1 Trench Experience is becoming a prominent attraction for visitors since it opened in August 2014, and includes sound and visual effects to enhance the experience and educate visitors on life in the trenches.
Why it matchesEnjoy the full range of facilities at Cavan Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex, County Cavan, including a fully equipped gymnasium, sports hall, aerobics room, 25m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and sun bed.
Why it matchesBailieborough Leisure Centre has a 20m swimming pool which is heated to 29 degrees Celsius.
Why it matchesFamily-friendly centre near ancient passage tombs with a playground, glamping and cafe.
Why it matchesMedieval re-enactments, sword school and children's axe throwing at Knights & Conquests.
Why it matchesThe Knights and Conquests Exhibition Centre in Granard, County Longford, offers a unique, interactive, part-guided tour that will engage and enthral visitors with Ireland's historic past.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesDeerpark - Virginia is a Coillte forest recreation site in Virginia forest, open to the public all year.
Why it matchesMultidisciplinary arts project featuring nature photography, music, and family-friendly workshops and soundwalks at Johnston Central Library.
Why it matchesPurpose-built studio offering traditional craft workshops, farm animals, and demonstrations of wool and flax processing.
Why it matchesThe Poppy Garden is a stunning garden, full of quirky features, fragrant flowers and whimsical touches.
Why it matchesCorravahan House was built to the design of architect William Farrell in Georgian style, and constructed around 1840 by Reverend Marcus Gervais Beresford.
Why it matchesSt Kilian was born in Mullagh, County Cavan, in 640 AD in 686 AD he became a missionary to Wurzburg in Germany where he was martyred in 689 AD.
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