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Things to do near Kilcurry

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

5 strong matches for your family · plus 6 more nearby Live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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Carlingford Greenway Bike Hire

Open dates vary · Check official times About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, kids' bikes, trailers, and tag-alongs, to cycle the Carlingford Greenway and explore the Cooley hills.

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Carlingford Leprechaun and Fairy Cavern

Open dates vary · Check official times About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit the Leprechaun and Fairy Cavern for a seated introduction to the story of the leprechauns, then head below ground to the cavern itself. The experience takes about an hour.

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Lough Muckno Leisure Park

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLough Muckno Leisure Park has nature walks, orienteering, water skiing, and fishing. There are picnic spots and a peace garden.

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Town Park, Ballybay

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis park has walking trails, a playground for all children, sports courts, and fishing stands. There are picnic spots for families to use.

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Power of Love

Sat 29 Aug 2026 · Check official times About 5 min drive Free
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Why it matchesBring the family along for a night of music and fun. It is free to get in and you do not need to book.

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Proleek Dolmen

Open dates vary · Check official times About 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit the Proleek Dolmen, a huge ancient stone tomb. Try to throw a pebble onto the capstone to make a wish. There is also a Bronze Age tomb nearby.

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Carlingford Lough Ferry

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake the ferry across Carlingford Lough, keeping an eye out for Finn the dolphin and seals. You can also see Greencastle Castle and Haulbowline Lighthouse.

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Irish Chauffeur Transfers

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can book a private chauffeur to take them on a customised tour of Ireland, or for airport transfers. You can choose from a range of luxury vehicles.

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Saint Brigid’s Shrine Faughart

Open dates vary · Check official times About 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit Saint Brigid's Shrine, a peaceful spot with a stream, ancient stone stations, and modern Stations of the Cross. It is a place of quiet reflection and natural beauty.

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Blackrock Wetlands

Open dates vary · Check official times About 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can walk along the promenade in Blackrock and learn about the local birds and wildlife from the information boards. It is a good spot for nature lovers and bird watchers.

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