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Things to do near Derreeny

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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Molly Gallivan's Cottage and Traditional Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit a 200-year-old cottage and traditional farm with animals. See famine ruins and an ancient sun calendar. You can join a guided tour to try traditional farm jobs like turf cutting, sheep shearing, butter churning, and weaving.

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The Misadventures of the 3 Little Pigs

Sun 30 Aug 2026 · Check official times About 30 min drive €17.45
Best for ages 2+ Indoor activity Booking available

Why it matchesFamilies can watch a stage show of The Three Little Pigs, with music, dancing, and surprises. It is a feel-good show with catchy songs and dance moves.

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Wild Atlantic Wildlife

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRent a kayak, canoe, or rowboat in Adrigole harbour to see a seal colony. No experience is needed. For more adventure, take a live-aboard sailing trip to explore the coast and its wildlife.

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Kennedy's All-Weather Pet Farm & Playgrounds

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can meet and feed farm animals like deer, pigs, and lambs, both indoors and outdoors. There are also playgrounds for children to enjoy.

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Casey Cycles

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRent bikes, including electric bikes, children's bikes, and child seats, to explore the Kerry countryside and Skellig coast at your own pace. Helmets and high-vis jackets are included.

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Valentia Harbour Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a boat trip on an amphibious boat to Beginish Island, a Viking island with a stunning Wild Atlantic Way backdrop. You can also go from Cahersiveen to Valentia Island to see the cable station and heritage centre.

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Kenmare Bay Boat Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a boat trip around Kenmare Bay and look out for seals, dolphins, and other wildlife. You will see the Caha Mountains and Macgillycuddy Reeks from the water.

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Blue Pool Ferry

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a short ferry trip from Blue Pool to Garnish Island and explore the tropical gardens there. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes.

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Glengarriff Harbour

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can watch boats in the harbour, admire the buildings, or walk through the ancient oak forests along the coastline.

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Illnacullin - Garinish Island

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a short boat trip to Garinish Island and explore the gardens. You will see plants from all over the world, with different flowers blooming depending on the time of year.

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Kennedy Coaches

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can book a private coach tour with Kennedy Coaches to see the sights of Kerry or further afield. The coaches have comfortable seats, air conditioning, and entertainment for the journey.

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Whiddy Island

Open dates vary · Check official times About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a short ferry to Whiddy Island and explore its unique nature and wildlife. Look for fuchsia and insect-eating plants, or visit the Napoleonic fort. You can also relax by the lakes and watch for birds.

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The Way the Fairies Went

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Ladies View

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Kenmare Heritage Centre

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