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Things to do near Clonard

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

8 strong matches for your family · plus 16 more nearby Live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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O’Meara’s Garden Pavilion

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesFamilies can explore plants and homewares, and children have a covered play area. There is a tearoom for snacks and treats. At Christmas, the centre becomes a winter wonderland.

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Mellowes Adventure & Childcare

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
Best for ages up to 10 years Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesThis is an activity centre for children with lots of things to do. You can relax in the picnic area while the kids have fun in a safe, supervised environment.

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Mullingar Bike Hire

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRent bikes, including kids' bikes, trailers, and child seats, to explore the Royal Canal Greenway and the Old Rail Trail Greenway. Helmets and maps are provided.

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Belvedere House Gardens & Park

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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the historic house, wander through the Victorian Walled Garden, and discover follies like The Jealous Wall. There are four play areas for children, a fairy garden, and 10km of walking trails.

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Mollie Moo’s Pet Farm

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Why it matchesChildren can feed the animals at Mollie Moo's Pet Farm. There are also playgrounds, crazy golf, go karts, a sandpit, chess, and an interactive village called Mooville for families to enjoy.

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Causey Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can see sheepdogs working, pet Connemara ponies, and learn to bake traditional soda bread. There are also traditional music workshops.

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Spirits of Meath

Fri 2 Oct 2026 – Sun 8 Nov 2026 · Check official times About 40 min drive €0
Suits all ages, with options for teens Indoor & outdoor Check booking availability

Why it matchesThis festival offers a range of Halloween-themed activities across Meath. Families can pick pumpkins, explore adventure centres, or try a daytime 'Tricky Trail'. Teenagers might prefer the 'After Dark' events or Farmaphobia.

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Navan Comic Con 2026

Sun 1 Nov 2026 · Check official times About 40 min drive €15
Suits all ages Indoor activity Booking available

Why it matchesThis is a family-friendly event where you can see guests from movies and comics, and find Pokemon cards and other collectibles.

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The Old Bridge, Trim

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can pause on The Old Bridge in Trim, County Meath, to see one of Ireland's oldest complete and unaltered working bridges crossing the River Boyne.

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Larchill Arcadian Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore an 18th-century ornamental farm with follies, lakes, and tree-lined avenues. Discover decorative buildings and farm animals in a landscaped parkland.

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St Brigid's Well & Shrine

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can visit St Brigid's Well and Shrine, an ancient spring in Mullingar. There is a path of stones representing the Stations of the Cross that leads to a small stone beehive chapel.

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Gordon Bennett Driving Route

Open dates vary · Check official times About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis driving route takes you through Kildare, Carlow, and Laois, following the path of a historic car race. You can stop at various attractions and enjoy the scenery along the way.

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