Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesBirr Castle Demesne & Historic Science Centre, home to the Parsons family since 1620, is open all year round with guided castle tours from May to August and other times by prior arrangement.
Why it matchesTearaways Pet Farm & Activity Centre is a family business and the Kennedy's have been farming here for 70 years.
Why it matchesBirr Outdoor Education and Training Centre supplies action packed programmes for young adventurers.
Why it matchesEnjoy the thrill of captaining your own cruiser while exploring the various towns and villages on your Shannon adventure with Silver Line Cruisers.
Why it matchesBirr Equestrian Centre in County Offaly offers lessons for adults and children, pony camps, hourly treks on their 160 acre farm and also treks to explore the magnificent Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Why it matchesRent bikes, child seats, buggies and tandems to explore Portumna Forest Park and trails.
Why it matchesChildren can let their imagination unfold and explore a labyrinth of wild willow and enclosed passages while on the lookout for the 14 resident fairies, fairy doors, wishing chairs and wishing stones.
Why it matchesJoin Wild Food Mary at her home situated at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
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Why it matchesExplore the untouched nature, clean air and clear water of Ireland’s waterways in one of Carrickcraft's cruisers.
Why it matchesRelax and unwind through awe-inspiring outdoor adventures along the majestic River Shannon or the Grand Canal, through ancient waters once navigated by Vikings in the 10th century with Mid Ireland Adventure & Slieve.
Why it matchesIn central Ireland, North of Lough Derg the River Shannon has a very shallow gradient and in parts regularly floods its banks.
Why it matchesWatershed Fly Fishing is owned and operated by Johannes Bulfin, who grew up fishing the very waters he now guides on.
Why it matchesDuring the 90 minute journey aboard the River Queen, there is an opportunity to disembark at the beautifully restored Meelick Weir and enjoy a breathtaking walk to Victoria Lock, where passengers are collected again to.
Why it matchesJoin community workshops exploring local history, folklore and 19th-century music to help reimagine a lost heritage song.
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