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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesThis festival offers a week of free open-air concerts with Irish acts and plenty of family-focused activities like funfairs, teddy bear picnics, and treasure hunts.
Why it matchesThis community festival has plenty for families, with a puppet show, magic show, amusements, and face painting for children. There are also vintage vehicles, a dog show, and live music.
Why it matchesThis outdoor centre offers land and water activities like kayaking to Clough Oughter Castle, guided boat trips, and cycling on a greenway. There are also woodland school activities.
Why it matchesExplore Cavan's past from ancient times to the World War One trenches. There is a playground and a peace garden, and a tearoom for a cuppa.
Why it matchesExplore Norman history with an interactive tour, weapons training, and a look at crafts. Learn about archaeology and finish with the story of Kitty Kiernan and Michael Collins. Afterwards, climb the Motte for views.
Why it matchesThis visitor centre has an indoor soft play area for children, including a separate section for toddlers. Parents can relax in the cafe or learn about local history in the heritage centre.
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 explore Killykeen Forest Park on foot or by bike, with several trails to choose from including multi-access, nature, and family cycle routes.
Why it matchesWander around The Poppy Garden, a lovely spot with flowers, quirky features, and friendly dogs. Enjoy the views of Loughcrew Hills and have a cup of tea and cake.
Why it matchesMullaghmeen is Ireland's largest planted beech forest, offering walks and cycling trails. Families can picnic, explore famine field walls, and see a Booley Hut and Flax Pits.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore historic gardens with sculptures, water features, and woodland walks. Look out for Alice in Wonderland characters and fairies. There are also remnants of a medieval mote and St Oliver Plunkett's family church.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk or a longer ramble on the forest trails at Deerpark. There are three trails to choose from, including a short multi-access trail.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Bailieborough Forest, choosing between two waymarked loops, the Lake Loop or the longer Castle Loop.
Why it matchesThis is a Coillte forest recreation site where families can go for a walk in Cootehill forest. There is a car park on site.
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