Family Day Out
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Why it matchesCommunity-led Samhain parade in Manorhamilton starting at Bee Park Community Centre.
Why it matchesLeave behind the daily chaos, reconnect with nature and embrace soothing waters.
Why it matchesAt Lough Allen Adventure you can enjoy kayaking and SUP tours through the mesmerising Drumshamazon or navigate around iconic O’Connors Island.
Why it matchesFree Halloween family event with ghost stories, a treasure hunt, and face painting at Parke's Castle.
Why it matchesEnjoy a free family Halloween event with a trail, craft demos, music, food demos, and folklore talks.
Why it matchesThe Aura Leitrim Leisure Centre in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, offers a wide range of fun fitness classes to choose from, including boxercise, pilates, and indoor cycling.
Why it matchesCozy cafe and historic tea rooms featuring local crafts and an adjoining children's play park by Glencar Waterfall.
Why it matchesGlencar Alpacas farm is nestled in the hillside of Glencar Valley, with beautiful scenery extending across counties Leitrim and Sligo.
Why it matchesFenagh Visitor Centre, in County Leitrim, has an indoor soft play centre, coffee shop and heritage centre.
Why it matchesShanakee Adventures in County Leitrim was founded by Samuel Thomas Brett.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matcheshistory and heritage at Drumkeerin Heritage Centre, where new additions like the coffee shop (open since June 1999) and the resource centre, with photocopying and fax facilities available, are sure to pique your.
Why it matchesGlencar Waterfall is situated near Glencar Lake, 11km west of Manorhamilton in County Leitrim.
Why it matchesThe Organic Centre is housed in the iconic and award winning grass roofed building designed by Colin Bell.
Why it matchesIntimate theatre and arts venue in Manorhamilton hosting children's events, theatre, music and film.
Why it matchesThe Rainbow Ballroom of Romance in Glenfarne, County Leitrim, makes for a fascinating look into the not so distant past of socialising in Ireland.
Why it matchesShort 0.9 km out-and-back outdoor walking trail with stone and timber steps leading up to a flat-topped mountain summit.
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