Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesSituated on the banks of Lough Muckno within the surroundings of Lough Muckno Park, Castleblayney Outdoor Adventure Centre offers a blend of relaxed fun and intrepid adventure.
Why it matchesLough Muckno Leisure Park is situated in Castleblayney, County Monaghan.
Why it matchesIrish Country Quads have multiple courses at their base in Inniskeen, County Monaghan.
Why it matchesOutdoor children's playground in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Why it matchesExplore space, stars and science at this public planetarium and observatory with interactive exhibits.
Why it matchesThe Pirates Den is a well supervised indoor playground consisting of ball pools, rope bridges, swing ropes, slides, learning areas and much more.
Why it matchesAt the heart of Town Park, Ballybay, is Lough Major, providing a picturesque backdrop for all activities.
Why it matchesCoral Leisure Monaghan, on the Clones Road in County Monaghan, is one of the largest health and fitness centres in the area.
Why it matchesAura Dundalk Leisure Centre offers a variety of activities for the entire family.
Why it matchesAt Long Acre Alpacas there is an opportunity to get up close and personal with the curious Alpacas.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesSiúlán an Chloigín Ghoirm - Bluebell Walk is a 0.5 km linear walking trail graded Easy.
Why it matchesMusic production, songwriting, and sound engineering workshops for young women aged 13-18 at Dundalk Youth Centre.
Why it matchesLakeside nature park with a children's playground, walking trails, wildlife to feed and a coffee shop.
Why it matchesMonaghan Way - Toome Loop is a 4.1 km loop walking trail graded Easy.
Why it matchesIn the early 1840's, the population of Ireland was almost 9 million - 3 million of whom were destitute, due primarily to evictions by absentee British landlords.
Why it matchesLouth English is located in the centre of vibrant Dundalk Town, County Louth, and is only a short drive from Carlingford Lough water sports, mountain activities and outstanding scenic beauty.
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