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 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 matchesCarraig Climbing aims to provide an exceptional, exhilarating and educational rock climbing experience on the rock faces around Sligo.
Why it matchesShanakee Adventures in County Leitrim was founded by Samuel Thomas Brett.
Why it matchesCozy cafe and historic tea rooms featuring local crafts and an adjoining children's play park by Glencar Waterfall.
Why it matchesGlencar Alpacas farm is nestled in the hillside of Glencar Valley, with beautiful scenery extending across counties Leitrim and Sligo.
Why it matchesIndoor children's activity centre in Collooney with soft play, climbing walls, high ropes, go-karts and a family cafe.
Why it matchesThe Hazelwood Forest or Hazelwood Demesne in County Sligo, is located in an area between Lough Gill and the Garavogue River.
Why it matchesModern indoor play centre in Grange with a large play frame, slides, go-karts, toddler area and on-site cafe.
Why it matchesTiffany Budd Goldsmith specialises in jewellery pieces, each a work of art with an individual story.
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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 matchesEnjoy a traditional and contemporary folk music performance by Stephen O’Dowd and Brian Questa for Culture Night.
Why it matchesSligo Abbey through Irish Sign Language. This guided tour will be carried out by one of our tour guides and interpreted by a qualified Irish Sign Language interpreter.
Why it matchesLearn how to surf in the spectacular scenery of County Sligo with Sligo Surf Experience.
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 matchesClimb on board a Sligo Boat Charters boat and have an adventure on the Atlantic Ocean.
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