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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesThis festival in Dungloe, Donegal, offers ten days of live music, arts, culture, and family entertainment. There are concerts, street celebrations, and cultural events.
Why it matchesAt Lurgybrack Open Farm, families can see and feed farm animals, cuddle rabbits, and enjoy a playground, sandpit, and barrel train. There's also a riverside walk.
Why it matchesSee hundreds of free-flying butterflies, exotic birds, lemurs, marmosets, owls, meerkats, sloths, and toucans. There is also an indoor play park, moving dinosaurs, and a bug and reptile room.
Why it matchesHop on a boat tour from Burtonport Harbour to see islands, cliffs, and beaches. The crew will tell you about the local history, culture, wildlife, and geology. You might spot seabirds, dolphins, seals, whales, and basking sharks.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, see the Drumboe steam engine and other railway carriages, and try out Ireland's first full-size interactive railway cab.
Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, children's bikes, and buggies, to explore Donegal. They deliver the bikes to you and provide mapped routes.
Why it matchesThis town park has a playground, a pump track for bikes and scooters, and walking trails. There are picnic spots and a sculpture trail to explore.
Why it matchesFamilies can learn about the Famine and local history, watch old films, and let the children play in the playpark. There is a craft shop and a cafe on site.
Why it matchesFamilies can watch craft demonstrations, tour a cottage, take a boat trip with folklore, and children have plenty of activities like rope climbing, bumper cars, and a playground.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a range of water and land activities like snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, walking, and cycling along the coast and on Arranmore Island.
Why it matchesThis town park has a big play area and a multi-use games area for children. There are also picnic spots and nice walks where you can see plants and wildlife.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore woodland trails, coastal paths, and see wildlife. There are picnic spots and a playground near the beach. You can spend a full day here.
Why it matchesFamilies can walk along the pier, enjoy a coffee from a local cafe, and take in the views of Donegal Bay, Bell's Isle, Summerhill, and Murvagh Beach.
Why it matchesTake a five-kilometre return trip on a narrow gauge railway along the shores of Lough Finn, enjoying the highland scenery.
Why it matchesTake a ferry to this small island to see the flowers and learn about its history. You can also go sea angling, boating, or diving.
Why it matchesTake a 15-20 minute ferry trip from Burtonport to Arranmore Island. Enjoy the views on the water and experience an island journey.
Why it matchesExplore the Victorian gardens at Glenveagh Castle, with a walled garden, pleasure gardens, and various themed areas like the Italian Terrace. See a wide range of trees, shrubs, and rhododendrons.
Why it matchesTake a 45-minute ferry trip to Tory Island from Magheroarty Pier. You can enjoy the scenery and look out for wildlife. The island is known for its culture, music, dance, and the Irish language.
Why it matchesWalk along the pier and take in the views of the headlands. You might see surfers on the waves. You can also get a ferry to one of the islands from here.
Why it matchesTake a boat trip around Donegal Bay, see Seal Island and its seal colony, and enjoy views of the Bluestack Mountains. There's live music and a dance floor on the way back.
Why it matchesExplore the romantic gardens of Lower Cranny, with a lake, tree-lined walks, a wildflower meadow, bluebell woods, and a fairy ring.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a peaceful walk through this award-winning garden, taking in the varied plants, trees, and views over Donegal Bay. It is a good spot for a quiet outing.
Why it matchesTake a boat trip from Killybegs to see the Sliabh Liag cliffs, some of the highest in Europe. You will also pass two lighthouses and see a salmon fish farm and fishing boats in the harbour.
Why it matchesExplore a castle and its gardens, with lakes, mountains, and woods. Look out for red deer and golden eagles. Have lunch or coffee in the tearooms.
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