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Things to do near Doonloughan

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7 strong matches for your family · plus 6 more nearby Includes live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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Clifden Bike Shop

Open dates vary · Check official times Clifden · Galway About 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRent bikes, including electric bikes, child seats, trailers, and eCargo bikes, to explore the Connemara Greenway or scenic loops like the Sky Road and Bog Road. Look out for seals and dolphins.

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Connemara Pony Show Clifden 2026

Tue 18 Aug 2026 – Fri 21 Aug 2026 · Check official times Clifden · Galway About 15 min drive €15
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesSee Connemara ponies in competitions and shows, enjoy live music and family entertainment, and soak up the festival atmosphere in Clifden.

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Dan O’Hara’s Homestead - Connemara Heritage & History Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Clifden · Galway About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis heritage centre tells the story of Dan O'Hara, a 19th-century Connemara farmer, with an audio-visual presentation. You can see reconstructions of ancient dwellings and enjoy views of Roundstone Bog. A carriage tour, turf cutting, and s

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Killary Sheep Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit a working Connemara mountain farm to see sheepdogs in action, watch sheep shearing, try turf cutting, and bottle-feed orphan lambs. There are also walking trails.

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Connemara National Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Letterfrack · Galway About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore Connemara National Park, walk the trails and see the mountains, islands and wildlife. There is a visitor centre with exhibitions and a tea room.

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Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore Kylemore Abbey, learn its history, see Victorian rooms, and meet Connemara ponies and Kune Kune pigs. There are also activities for children and a wishing stone.

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The Lost Valley

Open dates vary · Check official times Louisburgh · Mayo About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the Lost Valley, see lakes, waterfalls, and beaches, and visit a deserted famine village. There are guided tours of a working farm, with pet lambs and sheepdog demonstrations.

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The 49th Clifden Arts Festival

Thu 17 Sept 2026 – Sun 27 Sept 2026 · Check official times Clifden · Galway About 15 min drive €15
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesThis festival offers a mix of music, theatre, literature, visual arts, and film across Clifden. Families can find various events and a lively atmosphere throughout the town.

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Island Discovery - Inishbofin Ferry

Open dates vary · Check official times Inishbofin · Galway About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a ferry trip from Cleggan to Inishbofin Island. The journey itself is part of the fun, and you can explore the island once you arrive.

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Cashel House Hotel Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Connemara · Galway About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the gardens at Cashel House Hotel, enjoying the exotic plants and flowers. There are benches for resting and a herb garden to see.

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Derryclare Lough

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWalk through the woods and look for red squirrels. You can also fish for salmon and trout in Derryclare Lough. Guided walks are available to learn about the area.

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Ballynahinch Castle Hotel and Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Recess · Galway About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the restored Walled Garden and look for local wildlife like deer and foxes in the grounds. Walking maps are available from reception for self-guided strolls.

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Killary Harbour

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesKillary Harbour is a fjord with dramatic scenery. Families can walk the Green Road along the fjord, spot mussel rafts, and see Mweelrea mountain.

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