Roscommon Castle
Why it matchesExplore the ruins of Roscommon Castle and learn about its history. Afterwards, enjoy the adjacent Loughnaneane Park, which has a playground, a wildlife area with a viewing deck, and a turlough.
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Why it matchesExplore the ruins of Roscommon Castle and learn about its history. Afterwards, enjoy the adjacent Loughnaneane Park, which has a playground, a wildlife area with a viewing deck, and a turlough.
Why it matchesFamilies can step back in time and experience a narrow gauge railway. There is a museum with railway artefacts, including a 1908 steam locomotive called Nancy.
Why it matchesFamilies can step back in time at Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum, exploring 8,000 objects from 19th-century rural Ireland. See old shops, a school room, kitchen, dairy, farm machinery, and sporting memorabilia.
Why it matchesFamilies can hire regular bikes, or electric bikes for over 16s, to cycle traffic-free along the Shannon Blueway. There are child carts and seats for younger children.
Why it matchesTake a relaxing one-hour boat trip on Lough Key, hearing local stories and folklore. Speedboat tours get you closer to Castle Island and Trinity Abbey.
Why it matchesTake a boat trip from Athlone Castle up the River Shannon to Lough Ree. You can listen to commentary on local history and Viking tales, or just enjoy the scenery.
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