Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesIreland's only reptile zoo features over 150 animals, interactive encounters, and hands-on exhibits.
Why it matchesCushendale Woollen Mills is committed to using rare Irish sheep's fleeces to produce high quality genuine textiles as one of the last vertical Irish woollen mills still in operation.
Why it matchesThe National Reptile Zoo, located in Kilkenny City, is Ireland's only reptile zoo.
Why it matchesSituated in the beautiful Barrow Valley in County Carlow, Borris House is one of the more picturesque country houses in Ireland.
Why it matchesSwimming pool complex featuring a kiddies fun pool with waterfall, 25m pool, and flume slide.
Why it matchesA four-day Samhain festival in Kilkenny with family experiences, folklore, performances, and outdoor animation.
Why it matchesGet fit, learn to swim, train for a marathon, score a hat-trick, lose weight, improve your personal best or simply have fun and feel great.
Why it matchesPaint pottery, decorate objects or paint canvases at this creative walk-in art studio in Kilkenny.
Why it matchesExplore Kilkenny's historic sights on guided family-friendly bicycle tours or self-guided cycle rentals.
Why it matchesInfluenced by Rousseau and the Romantic movement of the late 18th century, Kilfane Glen is a rugged but beautiful six hectare garden that has retained its original character as conceived by the prominent Power family in.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesThe beautiful Barrow Valley is the dominant physical landmark in this trail which covers the southern part of County Carlow.
Why it matchesThis parkland course is maintained to a very high standard with a modern, automatic watering system and the texture of the sand based greens compare favourably with the best.
Why it matchesKilkenny Animated returns with a lively weekend of animation, illustration, anime, cartooning, screenings, talks, workshops, live drawing and creative fun.
Why it matchesVisitors to the festival can expect festive treats, creative crafts, live music and family entertainment each weekend along with special events each week.
Why it matchesLocated in the heart of Ireland’s horse breeding country on the banks of the River Barrow, County Kilkenny, Goresbridge Horse Sales is within easy access of airports and ferry terminals.
Why it matchesThe Playstation Adventure centre a children’s indoor playcentre located at Unit 25, Hebron Business Park, Kilkenny.
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