Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesThis idyllic beach is an accessible spot for swimming, fishing, surfing, and walking year-round, with lifeguards on duty in the summer months.
Why it matchesAdventure Sports Culdaff, on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, have a variety of activities that would suit everyone, from the solo thrill seeker to large school and community groups.
Why it matchesBeautiful Pollan Bay can be found close to the village of Ballyliffin.
Why it matchesEquestrian centre in Donegal offering horse riding lessons, countryside hacks, and pony rides for children.
Why it matchesthe magic of Ireland’s stunning coastline coupled with incredible outdoor adventures when you book in with Wild Atlantic Adventure Centre.
Why it matchesLeisureland Redcastle is one of Ireland's largest heated indoor amusement centres catering for children of all ages.
Why it matchesInishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium, Greencastle, County Donegal, has an extensive collection of artefacts, exhibitions and memorabilia of all things maritime.
Why it matchesWild Alpaca Way is located at Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head, County Donegal.
Why it matchesLocal playground on Shore Road in Lifford for children and families.
Why it matchesLisfannon provides spectacular views of the majestic Lough Swilly, Rathmullan and Inch Island.
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Why it matchesThe town of Carndonagh, County Donegal is home to the impressive High Cross of St Patrick.
Why it matchesPlay a round of pitch and putt across two 18-hole links courses set among sand dunes.
Why it matchesInishowen Boating Company offer shark, bottom and wreck fishing from Bunagee Pier, Culdaff on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal.
Why it matchesIrish Ancestral Tours & Research specialises in helping people discover their Irish heritage through personalised genealogical research and guided tours of Ireland.
Why it matchesMeenavogey Trail is a 3 km out and back walking trail graded Moderate.
Why it matchesA family run boat tour company, True North Boating provides memorable journeys along the northern Inishowen coastline of County Donegal.
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