Family things to do near Cahir, Co. Tipperary

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Scare in Cahir 2026

Sat 24 Oct 2026 – Sun 25 Oct 2026 · Check official times Cahir · Tipperary 1 min drive €7
AgesSuits all agesAllow2-3 hoursSettingMostly outdoorBookingBooking required

Why it matchesEnjoy family-friendly Halloween fun at Cahir Castle Car Park with animal shows, circus acts, and pumpkin carving.

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Marlhill Open Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Cashel · Tipperary 12 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMarlhill Open Farm provides a safe, friendly and fun environment for families to enjoy.

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Clonmel Swimming Pool

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonmel · Tipperary 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesClonmel Swimming Pool is located in Mick Delahunty Square, Clonmel.

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The Apple Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Cahir · Tipperary 7 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesPick your own fruit, walk the grounds, and visit the farm shop in Cahir.

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Tipperary Town Samhain Festival

Sat 31 Oct 2026 · 17:30 Tipperary 22 min drive Free
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Why it matchesFree Halloween festival featuring fancy dress, face painting, a haunted trail, rides and fireworks.

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Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool

Open dates vary · Check official times Tipperary 22 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis 25m pool is located at bank place, Tipperary town, at the end of Main Street adjoining the Cannon Hayes Recreation Centre.

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Hot Shots Bowling

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonmel · Tipperary 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHot Shot Bowling is fun for all the family in this great venue, situated in Clonmel, County Tipperary.

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Tipperary Museum of Hidden History and Forge Experience by Horse Country

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonmel · Tipperary 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFrom tales of ancient castles to the evolution of horse racing and rural life, the award winning Tipperary Museum of Hidden History brings the past to life through vivid storytelling, interactive exhibits and.

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Slievenamon Golf Club

Open dates vary · Check official times Tipperary 24 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesEnjoy mythical crazy golf, footgolf, laser tag, pedal go-karts, and an outdoor obstacle course for families.

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Mythical Legends Adventures at Slievenamon Golf Club

Open dates vary · Check official times Tipperary 24 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesEnjoy themed crazy golf, footgolf, pedal go-karts, outdoor laser tag and an obstacle course at this family adventure centre in Tipperary.

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St Paul's Church

Open dates vary · Check official times Tipperary 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSt. Paul's Church, Cahir, was built under instruction of the Glengall Butler family and is one of only two known churches designed by the celebrated English architect, John Nash.

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Corbett's Traditional Irish Food Experience Tipperary

Open dates vary · Check official times Cahir · Tipperary 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore an unforgettable taste of old Ireland with Corbett’s Traditional Irish Food Experience by Try Traditional, set in the elegant 18th century Cahir House Hotel, a former manor in Cahir, County Tipperary.

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Cahir Castle

Open dates vary · Check official times Cahir · Tipperary 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAn imposing 13th-15th Century structure, Cahir Castle was skilfully designed by Conor O’Brien to be a state-of-the-art defensive castle.

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Cahir Farmers Market

Open dates vary · Check official times Cahir · Tipperary 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLocated at the Castle Carpark in Cahir, County Tipperary, Cahir Farmers Market hosts stallholders specialising in vegetarian goodies, fresh baked bread and savoury bread, meat stalls, apple farm stall with seasonal.

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Junior Le Chéile Cashel: Youth Creative Team Programme

Mon 6 Apr 2026 – Sat 31 Oct 2026 · Check official times Le Chéile Cashel · Tipperary 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesJunior Le Chéile Cashel is a youth creative participation programme designed to support young people aged 14 to 16 in Cashel and surrounding areas to engage in arts, creativity and community cultural activity in a.

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Swiss Cottage

Open dates vary · Check official times Cahir · Tipperary 7 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSwiss Cottage, a delightful ornamental cottage, was built in the early 1800s by Richard Butler, first Earl of Glengall.

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