Family things to do near Goleen, Co. Cork

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4 best matches · 107 more ideas nearby Listings sourced from Fáilte Ireland and Sport Ireland

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Summer SUP School Cork

Open dates vary · Check official times Crookhaven · Cork 6 min drive Check price
AgesBest for ages 8 and upAllow2-3 hoursSettingMostly outdoorBookingBooking required

Why it matchesEnjoy stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, lessons, rentals, and summer camps in Crookhaven.

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Barley Cove Beach

Cork 10 min drive Check price
AgesSuitable for families; no specific age range is statedSettingMostly outdoorBookingJust turn up

Why it matchesNestled between the headlands on the Mizen Peninsula, Barley Cove Beach is one of the most stunning beaches in Cork.

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Schull Planetarium

Open dates vary · Check official times Schull · Cork 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSchull Planetarium, part of the local community college, is the only Planetarium in the Republic of Ireland and provides a unique educational resource.

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Wild Atlantic Cycling Ltd - Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Goleen · Cork 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWild Atlantic Cycling offers an Ireland end-to-end cycling holiday from Mizen Head, County Cork to Malin Head, Co Donegal.

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Goleen Harbour Adventures

Open dates vary · Check official times Goleen · Cork 1 min drive Check price
AgesSuitable for families; no specific age range is statedSettingMostly outdoorBookingBooking required

Why it matchesCheck out Goleen Harbour Adventures and discover their epic outdoor activities including Archery Tag, a cross between dodge ball and paintball.

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Schull Harbour

Open dates vary · Check official times Cork 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLocated on the western side of a natural inlet, Schull Harbour is set in the busy and scenic village of Schull and is a popular spot for water activities like sailing and diving.

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Mizen Head Tour by Wet & Wild Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Crookhaven · Cork 8 min drive Check price
AgesNo specific child age guidance is statedAllow1-2 hoursSettingCheck venue detailsBookingCheck opening details

Why it matchesThe Mizen Head Tour by Wet & Wild Tours begins in Crookhaven, County Cork, departing for Ireland's most south westerly point, Mizen Head.

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Fastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail

Open dates vary · Check official times Goleen Village · Cork 1 min drive Check price
AgesNo specific child age guidance is statedAllowhalf a daySettingMostly outdoorBookingCheck opening details

Why it matchesFastnet Trails - Goleen to Tormore Trail is a 14.3 km linear walking trail graded Moderate.

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Fastnet Trails - Lissigriffin Loop Walk

Open dates vary · Check official times Goleen Village · Cork 3 min drive Check price
AgesNo specific child age guidance is statedAllow2-3 hoursSettingMostly outdoorBookingCheck opening details

Why it matchesFastnet Trails - Lissigriffin Loop Walk is a 10.7 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.

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Galley Cove Beach

Cork 6 min drive Check price
AgesNo specific child age guidance is statedSettingMostly outdoorBookingJust turn up

Why it matchesGalley Cove is located approximately 1.5km west of Crookhaven Village in County Cork.

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