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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesThis festival celebrates the Joyce brothers with music, song, dance, and history. It runs alongside a walking festival with family-friendly strolls.
Why it matchesFamilies can pick from a variety of walks, including easy strolls, as part of the Ballyhoura Walking Festival. There is also a music festival with song, dance, and history.
Why it matchesFamilies can pick their own fruit when in season, or buy fresh produce, juices, and local foods from the farm shop. You can walk around the grounds and see how the juices are made in winter.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor fun at Marlhill Open Farm. There's a soft play area, an outdoor playground with go-karts and a sandpit, and chances to feed and pet farm animals.
Why it matchesFamilies can meet farm animals, go on pony rides, play crazy golf, and explore nature trails. There is an indoor soft play area with electric tractors and a cafe with homemade food.
Why it matchesAt Lismore Heritage Centre, families can take a virtual tour of Lismore Castle with a 360-degree experience and learn its history. There is also an escape room for all ages.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the historic Doneraile Court and its expansive parklands. There are walking trails, a playground, and opportunities to spot deer and Kerry cattle.
Why it matchesExplore Tipperary's past with interactive exhibits and artefacts, from ancient castles to horse racing. See a live forge demonstration by a farrier, bringing the craft of horseshoeing to life.
Why it matchesFamilies can kayak or canoe on the river, cycle along the banks, or walk through medieval towns and villages. There are castles and historic sites to see along the way.
Why it matchesFamilies can go bowling, play arcade games, or try air hockey and pool. There is also a soft play area for younger children.
Why it matchesEnjoy live music and guided tours of St Carthage's Cathedral and the Cotton Library. Children can follow a heritage and wildlife trail. Tea and cake will be served.
Why it matchesFamilies can visit the public park where Conna Castle is located. The castle itself is not open to visitors, but you can see the historic five-storey tower house from the park.
Why it matchesVisit one of Ireland's biggest holy wells, with a Celtic cross in the middle of the pool. There is also a small 17th-century church with an altar tomb.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the large estate, enjoy the grand views, and see deer and rare breed Kerry cattle grazing.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Galty Castle Wood, which is on the slopes of the Galty Mountains. There are different kinds of trees and wildlife to spot. You can do the Attychraan National Looped Walk.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the woodland walking trails and have a picnic near the impressive Ballysaggartmore Towers, which look like something from a fairy tale.
Why it matchesExplore one of Ireland's biggest and best-kept castles, perched on a river island. See the old defences, watch a film about its history, and spot where famous shows were filmed.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore seven acres of historic gardens at Lismore Castle, with different styles from the 17th and 19th centuries. There are plants, trees, lawns, and sculptures to see.
Why it matchesFamilies can walk along the River Suir, explore the forest trails, and visit the Swiss Cottage. There are opportunities for fishing too.
Why it matchesFamilies can walk through the woods to the ruins of Carey's Castle, have a picnic, and look for birds and animals like red squirrels and fallow deer along the Glenary river.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Glengarra forest, with a choice of three waymarked trails of different lengths. There is a car park on site.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Glansheskin, a Coillte forest recreation site. There is a waymarked trail, the Ballard Waterfall Loop, which is 4.9 km long.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a walk on waymarked trails through Kilbarry forest. There are two routes, 1.6 km and 2.6 km, for a stroll in nature.
Why it matchesCorrin is a Coillte forest recreation site with waymarked walking trails. Families can enjoy a short nature reserve walk or a longer forest trail.
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