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Why it matchesJoin a community Samhain celebration featuring costume making, willow lantern weaving, storytelling, and a final evening procession with music and a bonfire.
Why it matchesEnjoy horse riding lessons, guided trail treks, and seasonal children's camps at this Limerick equestrian centre.
Why it matchesAdventure Park at Kartworld in Watergrasshill, County Cork, offers karting, laser tag, archery, paintball, sumo suits, conference facilities, a restaurant and lots more.
Why it matchesThe wedge tomb at Labbacallee, in Fermoy County Cork, is the biggest of all the Irish wedge tombs, known as the Hag's Bed the tomb is associated with the Celtic Hag Goddess 'Caillech Bhearra'.
Why it matchesDoneraile Court towers majestically over the glorious Doneraile Park, a 160-hectare landscaped parkland and wildlife estate.
Why it matchesMallow Swimming Pool is a 25m swimming pool in County Cork.
Why it matchesTír na Sí Farm & Café in County Cork, is a farm where you can meet the much loved farm animals, take a pony ride and play a game of crazy golf.
Why it matchesKilfinane Outdoor Education Centre, County Limerick, is a public outdoor education centre administered by County Limerick VEC which provides outdoor education courses for school, youth and adult groups.
Why it matchesLarge indoor adventure play centre in Mallow with slides, rope maze, assault course and under-5s area.
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Why it matchesGlanworth Castle, with its keep and castle wall still intact, whispers tales of the past, inviting visitors to step back in time and experience a slice of Ireland's medieval history.
Why it matchesThe history of Blackwater Castle in Castletownroche in County Cork, extends back to the 8th and 9th centuries where the ancient fuses beautifully with the modern, in this exquisitely renovated castle.
Why it matchesCastleblagh - Woodland Trail is a 2.8 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.
Why it matchesGlansheskin is a Coillte forest recreation site in Kilworth forest, open to the public all year.
Why it matchesThe lands at Doneraile can be traced back to the Synan Family who arrived in Doneraile in the 13th century.
Why it matchesThe Nano Nagle Birthplace in County Cork is run by the Presentation Sisters and here marks the birthplace of their foundress Nano Nagle.
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