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Things to do near Kilmaley

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13 strong matches for your family · plus 11 more nearby Includes live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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The Farmyard

Open dates vary · Check official times Corofin · Clare 29 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis is an interactive farm where you can try milking a cow, churning butter, or making brown bread. There are farm walks and team challenges like wellie throwing and archery.

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Burren Free Range Pork Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Kilfenora · Clare 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis is a traditional farm where you can see free-range cattle, rare breed pigs, hens, ducks, donkeys, dogs, and a cat. You can visit the farm shop or arrange a meal.

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Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

Open dates vary · Check official times Carran · Clare 38 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit a 1,000-year-old stone fort and learn about its history. Watch skilled sheepdogs and their master at work, and meet the dogs. There's a cafe for a break.

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Moher Hill Open Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Liscannor · Clare 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can meet farm animals and exotic creatures, play on go-karts, mini golf, a bouncing castle, and indoor and outdoor play areas. There is also a fairy trail and a farm museum.

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Burren Farm Experience

Open dates vary · Check official times Clare 41 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore an authentic Irish beef farm in County Clare, learning about its history, archaeology, and biodiversity. You can take a farm walk, help feed calves, and enjoy a barbecue or picnic.

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West Coast Aqua Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Kilrush · Clare 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a water park with inflatable challenges, a Kiddy Splash Park for smaller children, and Swan Pedalos at Kilrush Marina. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included.

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Atlantic Air Adventures

Open dates vary · Check official times Clare 26 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the Aviation Museum, take a Family Aviation Discovery Tour, or try a flight simulator. There are also birthday parties and camps for teenagers.

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Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells Heritage Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Lisdoonvarna · Clare 38 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit the heritage centre to learn about Lisdoonvarna's history as a Victorian spa town and sample the sulphur waters. There is a play area for children and a tea room for refreshments.

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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Bunratty · Clare 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore Bunratty Castle and wander through the Folk Park to see what life was like in an Irish village in the early 1900s, complete with characters and animals.

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King John's Castle

Open dates vary · Check official times Limerick 42 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore interactive exhibitions about the castle's history. In the courtyard, see Norman life and play medieval games. Climb the towers for views of Limerick City and County Clare.

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Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark

Open dates vary · Check official times Clare 41 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. You can go hiking, biking, surfing, kayaking, walking, or foraging. There are caves and nature reserves to see, and a food trail for local produce.

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12 O’Clock Hills

Open dates vary · Check official times Sixmilebridge · Clare 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can walk the 1.9km trail to Fairyland, or try the 5km heritage trail. More energetic families can tackle the 8.5km or 13km hill walks.

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Cratloe Woods

Open dates vary · Check official times Cratloe · Clare 33 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy woodland walks, a playground, and picnic areas in Cratloe Wood. It's a good spot for a relaxing day out in nature.

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Ballyallia Lake

Open dates vary · Check official times Ennis · Clare 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a peaceful walk around Ballyallia Lake, spot swans and ducks, and have a picnic. It is a tranquil spot for a gentle outing in nature.

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Vanderlust Campervans

Open dates vary · Check official times Ennistymon · Clare 28 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRent a campervan, motorhome or RV to explore Ireland at your own pace. You can pick up your vehicle at any Irish airport and use it for touring, sports or music events.

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Willie Clancy Statue

Open dates vary · Check official times Clare 24 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can see a life-size bronze statue of the famous uilleann piper Willie Clancy. In July, the area hosts a summer school with music and dance.

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The Burren & Cliffs of Moher Explorer

Open dates vary · Check official times Liscannor · Clare 41 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus to see the Burren and Cliffs of Moher, stopping in towns like Doolin and Kilfenora. It saves you driving and parking.

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Thomond Park Stadium

Open dates vary · Check official times Limerick 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can go behind the scenes at Thomond Park Stadium, home of Munster Rugby. The tour includes the dressing rooms, dugout, and a walk down the tunnel. There is also an interactive museum with memorabilia and a film about the club.

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Éalú Aran

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway 44 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can relax on Inis Oírr, off Galway, with a local guide. Enjoy gentle yoga, sound healing, breath work, sea swimming, coastal walks, local food, and music, with a bit of Irish language.

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Limerick City Museum

Open dates vary · Check official times Limerick 43 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore Limerick's history through archaeological finds, local crafts like lace and silver, and military items at this free museum.

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People's Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Limerick 43 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a walk through this historic city park, admiring the colourful flowers, lawns, and trees. There are monuments like the Richard Russell fountain and a bandstand to see.

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Clahane

Open dates vary · Check official times Clare 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWalk along the unpaved pathway and explore the rocky outcrops that scatter the coastline near Liscannor. It's close to Hag's Head and Cream Point.

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Cliffs of Moher Experience

Open dates vary · Check official times Liscannor · Clare 41 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can walk along safe, paved paths to viewing points and see the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, and Galway Bay. Guides are on hand to share stories about the cliffs.

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O'Brien's Tower

Open dates vary · Check official times Clare 41 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit O'Brien's Tower at the Cliffs of Moher for amazing views of the cliffs, the Aran Islands, and Galway Bay. Guides are on hand to tell you about the tower's history.

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