Family Day Out
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Why it matchesHalloween at a pet farm and indoor play centre near Ballyhaunis, with a pumpkin patch of every size to pick from.
Why it matchesWeekly textile craft classes and summer camps for children and young people aged 8 and up at South Roscommon FRC.
Why it matchesIndoor children's soft play area, ten-pin bowling lanes, arcade games, and diner in Roscommon.
Why it matchesPick your own pumpkins at the indoor barn and outdoor patch, alongside animals and play areas.
Why it matchesJoin a dramatic free Samhain procession through Roscommon Town featuring local school lanterns, drumming and mythic heritage.
Why it matchesRoscommon Town’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church was designed by Walter Doolin and P.J.
Why it matchesRoscommon Equestrian Centre’s professional and friendly staff teach lessons to beginners and advanced riders, from children as young as four all the way to adults.
Why it matchesThis project celebrates CÉHI’s Harp Day theme Sult (Enjoyment) by highlighting Roscommon’s rich harping heritage as the home of 17th‑century harper Turlough O’Carolan .
Why it matchesGraune Pet Farm & Play Centre is a specially designed pet farm, in Ballyhaunis County Mayo, for children and adults to come and spend a full day enjoying fun activities.
Why it matchesA vibrant community Samhain celebration centred on creativity, heritage, and shared experience.
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Why it matchesThe Father Flanagan Visitor Centre, Ballymoe in County Galway, provides an illuminating and intimate glimpse into the Ireland of Father Flanagan's time.
Why it matchesOne of the major attractions at the Castlerea Railway Museum, Castlerea, County Roscommon, is locomotive A55, a Metropolitan Vickers of Manchester diesel electric dating from 1955.
Why it matchesCastlerea Golf Club was founded in September 1905.
Why it matchesClonalis House near Castlerea in County Roscommon dates back to 1878 and is regarded by many as the last remnant of the Kingdom of Connacht.
Why it matchesWeekly art and craft workshops, music sessions and handcraft gatherings at Ballyhaunis FRC.
Why it matchesHands-on community pottery and visual arts workshops featuring clay hand-building and painting.
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