Family things to do near Glin, Co. Limerick

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Basecamp Action Adventure Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Shanagolden · Limerick 23 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLocated in the heart of Co. Limerick, this 80-acre outdoor adventure park has been custom-designed to cater for a wide variety of groups, offering a range of activities including forest 3D archery, adult paintball.

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Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2026

Thu 17 Sept 2026 – Sun 20 Sept 2026 · Check official times Listowel · Kerry 24 min drive Free
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Why it matchesTaking place in mid-September each year, as the seasons change with long nights drawing families and friends around the hearth, inspired by the Irish Rambling House tradition and its sense of togetherness – a community.

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Stonehall Visitor Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale · Limerick 30 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 2-3 hours Indoor & outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesMeet and learn about a wide variety of animals in a secure, family-friendly setting.

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Coral Leisure Askeaton

Open dates vary · Check official times Askeaton · Limerick 22 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesCoral Leisure Askeaton is County Limerick's only public swimming pool and fitness centre.

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Stonehall Wildlife Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Limerick 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesStonehall Wildlife Park in County Limerick is a must visit for all visitors to the Shannon region.

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Fitzgeralds Farmhouse & Equestrian Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Abbeyfeale · Limerick 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFitzgerald’s Farmhouse and Equestrian Centre have a wide range of horses suiting both the beginner and advanced rider.

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Tarbert House

Open dates vary · Check official times Tarbert · Kerry 8 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHome of the Leslie family since 1690, Tarbert House is a Queen Anne Georgian building.

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Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way

Open dates vary · Check official times Glin · Limerick 1 min drive Check price
No specific child age guidance is stated 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesGlin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way is a 2.7 km linear walking trail graded Easy.

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Glin Heritage Trails - The Path

Open dates vary · Check official times Glin · Limerick 3 min drive Check price
No specific child age guidance is stated 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesGlin Heritage Trails - The Path is a 1.6 km linear walking trail graded Easy.

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Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk

Open dates vary · Check official times Glin · Limerick 3 min drive Check price
No specific child age guidance is stated 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesGlin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk is a 2.9 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.

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Tarbert Port (Killimer to Tarbert Ferry)

Open dates vary · Check official times Tarbert · Clare 9 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesPerfectly placed along the edge of the Shannon estuary, Tarbert Port is a bustling embarkation point which offers hourly ferries to Killimer in County Clare.

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