Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesNavigate a giant tractor-shaped maize maze on a working farm in Laois, complete with farm activity sheets, milking cow model and lawn games.
Why it matchesDonaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum is a unique place in County Laois which aims to tell the story of the families who lived and died within the famine workhouse walls before, during and after the Great Famine.
Why it matchesThe Kilvahan Horse Drawn Caravan Experience based at Tullibards Stud, Coolrain, County Laois provides the opportunity for guests to take a break from the real world and find themselves again in the beauty of the Irish.
Why it matchesJoin a professional artist at Portlaoise Educate Together to create a community mural inspired by Irish nature and folklore.
Why it matchesJoin Wild Food Mary at her home situated at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
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Why it matchesOutdoor summer art trail featuring 20 original artworks displayed along two laneways in Roscrea.
Why it matchesGranstown Wood and Lake Nature Reserve Woodland Trail is a 2.2 km loop walking trail graded Easy.
Why it matchesParticipatory arts and movement workshop inspired by Irish wildlife, inviting families to dance with the deer.
Why it matchesFound in Durrow, County Laois, Castle Durrow is one of Ireland’s most luxurious country house hotels.
Why it matchesCreated by garden designer Arthur Shackleton, Fruitlawn Garden in County Laois covers approximately 1 acre within a walled setting.
Why it matchesRoscrea stone castle was constructed in 1332. It comprises of a gate tower and two D-shaped corner towers, which were originally joined by a curtain wall.
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