Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesHire bikes, trailers and child seats to explore the scenic Royal Canal Greenway from Ballymahon.
Why it matchesImmersive escape room experience in Longford where teams solve puzzles and riddles to beat the clock.
Why it matchesIreland's largest indoor entertainment hub featuring e-karting, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, and arcade games.
Why it matchesReconnect with land and food in the company of Longford Hero Food Champions Fiona Egan and her husband Michael Farrell at Cloughan Farm & Cookery School in Cloughan, County Longford.
Why it matchesEnjoy family activities at Halloween HQ, creative workshops, live performances and the Fire & Shadows Procession.
Why it matchesThis welcoming, quaint and curious centre is in an old schoolhouse built in 1898.
Why it matchesEnjoy a magic show, mascot meet and greet, mini disco, puppets, and free raffle at the Kids Summer Fun Show.
Why it matchesAthlone Regional Sports Centre boasts an extensive variety of exercise and fitness equipment.
Why it matchesExplore a pumpkin patch, foraging trail, storytelling fire circle, potions, farm animals, crafts and lantern walks.
Why it matchesEnjoy live music, storytelling, performers, games, and traditional torchlit procession with the sacred Samhain Fire.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesSolve puzzles and crack codes within a set time limit to escape the themed room in Longford.
Why it matchesEthical Tours provides environmentally friendly bike tours for small groups and private parties in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
Why it matchesCome spend a day surrounded by yarn, colour, and creativity in the heart of Ireland at Ireland's newest yarn and fibre event.
Why it matchesLocated in an idyllic country setting, yet only 3 miles from Athlone Town in County Westmeath, Athlone Equestrian Centre’s first priority is to provide a safe and fun learning experience for both adults and children.
Why it matchesDrop in and enjoy a packed programme of creative activities and live entertainment, including arts and crafts, face painting, storytelling, music, and the ever-popular Bug & Reptile Zoo.
Why it matchesMedieval re-enactments, sword school and children's axe throwing at Knights & Conquests.
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