Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesEnjoy a foodie experience, led by pastry chef Lorraine Aispill with the Arán, Im agus Subh tour, celebrating the flavours, stories and heritage of Irish farmhouse baking.
Why it matchesFamily farm with indoor beach, activity barn, pedal go-karts, and animal walkway with donkeys, goats and pigs.
Why it matchesThe aim of the Mountain Skills course is to help you learn the skills you need to become a competent navigator in the wilderness of the Irish mountains, the UK and beyond.
Why it matchesHandmade chocolates, artisan ice cream, chocolate-making workshops, café and an on-site playground.
Why it matchesSee Highland cows and farm animals, enjoy the countryside, and visit the coffee barn and farm shop.
Why it matchesHands-on music, dance and visual arts workshops for young people every Saturday morning.
Why it matchesA Halloween train adventure at Rathwood on the Carlow side of the Wicklow border.
Why it matchesAn indoor soft-play activity centre for children.
Why it matchesRathwood Home and Garden World, near Tullow in County Carlow, offers an amazing range of home and garden furniture and accessories along with a massive garden centre, gift shop and boutique selling the hottest in Irish.
Why it matchesMeet one of Ireland’s most iconic racehorse trainers, Jessica Harrington, during a visit to her private yard.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesA historic rural arts centre hosting live music, visual art exhibitions, family-friendly theatre, and creative workshops.
Why it matchesClonmore Castle is a twelfth century fortress but there was no mention of it until the 14th Century when it was repaired by Sir Anthony de Lucy in 1332.
Why it matchesDermot Mc Murrough, King of Leinster, founded Baltinglass Abbey for the Cistercian monks in 1148.
Why it matchesCountry garden centre with a children's play area, amenity gardens, picnic tables and on-site café.
Why it matchesThe Tearmann Community Garden is a sanctuary space where people may spend time feeling close to nature.
Why it matchesWhether you are a beginner or an expert, you will enjoy the thrill of paddling on the scenic waterways of County Wicklow and County Kildare.
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