Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesLeave behind the daily chaos, reconnect with nature and embrace soothing waters.
Why it matchesShanakee Adventures in County Leitrim was founded by Samuel Thomas Brett.
Why it matchesSligo Regional Sports Centre offers facilities to suit all the family’s recreational and leisure needs, including a 25 metre indoor heated pool and kids pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room also a well air conditioned.
Why it matchesIndoor children's activity centre in Collooney with soft play, climbing walls, high ropes, go-karts and a family cafe.
Why it matchesTiffany Budd Goldsmith specialises in jewellery pieces, each a work of art with an individual story.
Why it matchesCarraig Climbing aims to provide an exceptional, exhilarating and educational rock climbing experience on the rock faces around Sligo.
Why it matchesCozy cafe and historic tea rooms featuring local crafts and an adjoining children's play park by Glencar Waterfall.
Why it matchesOn the shores of Lough Gill, County Sligo, Dooney Rock Forest is a safe and open space for children to explore while offering a quiet place for nature lovers to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Why it matchesGlencar Alpacas farm is nestled in the hillside of Glencar Valley, with beautiful scenery extending across counties Leitrim and Sligo.
Why it matchesThe Hazelwood Forest or Hazelwood Demesne in County Sligo, is located in an area between Lough Gill and the Garavogue River.
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Why it matchesNo visit to the northwest is complete without a trip on the Rose of Innisfree tour boat.
Why it matchesShort 0.9 km out-and-back outdoor walking trail with stone and timber steps leading up to a flat-topped mountain summit.
Why it matchesEnjoy a traditional and contemporary folk music performance by Stephen O’Dowd and Brian Questa for Culture Night.
Why it matchesSLNCR Rail Trail 'The Long Stretch' Walking Trail is a 1.1 km linear walking trail graded Easy.
Why it matchesExplore the magnificent ruins of ancient Creevelea Abbey, the Franciscan friary was built in 1508 although less than 30 years later, it was forced to shut its doors.
Why it matchesIntimate theatre and arts venue in Manorhamilton hosting children's events, theatre, music and film.
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