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Things to do near Cloghglass

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

6 strong matches for your family · plus 18 more nearby Live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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Muff Féile

Wed 29 Jul 2026 – Mon 3 Aug 2026 · Check official times About 25 min drive Free
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesThis festival celebrates local culture and community with music, entertainment, arts, and family activities. It's a chance to enjoy local talent and businesses.

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Mulroy Meadow Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMulroy Meadow Farm offers guided tours from spring to autumn. Families can meet farm animals, learn about regenerative farming, and explore the intertidal zone with rock pooling along Mulroy Bay.

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Grassroutes

Open dates vary · Check official times About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, children's bikes, and buggies, to explore Donegal. They deliver the bikes to you and provide mapped routes.

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Fort Dunree Military Museum

Open dates vary · Check official times About 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore an interactive military museum, old bunkers, and walking trails with views of the Atlantic. There is also local wildlife to spot.

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Gáinne Mór Alpacas

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can walk an alpaca for an hour, then learn how their fleece becomes yarn. There is also a shorter meet and greet where you can hand feed the alpacas and learn about them.

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Ards Forest Park

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore woodland trails, coastal paths, and see wildlife. There are picnic spots and a playground near the beach. You can spend a full day here.

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Inch Island

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit Inch Island to see lots of migratory birds and wintering waterfowl, especially whooper swans and geese. You can also see the ruins of Inch Castle.

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Dunmore Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the walled garden, with its plants, paths, and ponds. You can also look for the remains of an old fort in the woodlands.

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Glenevin Waterfall

Open dates vary · Check official times About 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a walk along the Glenevin Valley to see the waterfall. There are picnic spots and footbridges, and you can cross the stream using stepping stones.

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Cionn Fhánada (Fanad Head)

Open dates vary · Check official times About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can drive or walk along the coast road at Fanad Head, taking in the views of the Inishowen Peninsula and Ballymastocker Bay. You can also go sailing or windsurfing, or take a boat trip from Rathmullan.

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Doe Castle View

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis is a scenic spot to take photos of Doe Castle and the bay. You can also look for local wildlife. The castle grounds are open daily, with tours of the inside during summer weekends.

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