Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesEnjoy a foodie experience, led by pastry chef Lorraine Aispill with the Arán, Im agus Subh tour, celebrating the flavours, stories and heritage of Irish farmhouse baking.
Why it matchesSee Highland cows and farm animals, enjoy the countryside, and visit the coffee barn and farm shop.
Why it matchesHave some fun in the forest at Russborough House in Blessington, County Wicklow.
Why it matchesBurtown House is a historic Quaker house located in County Kildare and is surrounded by a wealth of farmland walks and beautiful flower gardens.
Why it matchesAn indoor soft-play activity centre for children.
Why it matchesEscape the stress and strain of city life with a group adventure package.
Why it matchesHire electric bikes and child carriers to explore the scenic traffic-free Barrow Blueway and canal paths around Athy.
Why it matchesGraiguecullen Swimming Pool is a modern facility situated in a historic building which was formerly an old National School.
Why it matchesMeet one of Ireland’s most iconic racehorse trainers, Jessica Harrington, during a visit to her private yard.
Why it matchesHandmade chocolates, artisan ice cream, chocolate-making workshops, café and an on-site playground.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesDermot Mc Murrough, King of Leinster, founded Baltinglass Abbey for the Cistercian monks in 1148.
Why it matchesCountry garden centre with a children's play area, amenity gardens, picnic tables and on-site café.
Why it matchesWhether you are a beginner or an expert, you will enjoy the thrill of paddling on the scenic waterways of County Wicklow and County Kildare.
Why it matchesBaltinglass Outdoor Education Centre in County Wicklow, provides a variety of Outdoor Education Programmes carefully designed and updated to meet the needs of the post primary and primary school curricula.
Why it matchesThe Tearmann Community Garden is a sanctuary space where people may spend time feeling close to nature.
Why it matchesHands-on music, dance and visual arts workshops for young people every Saturday morning.
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