The Joyce Brothers Music Festival 2026
Why it matchesThis festival celebrates the Joyce brothers with music, song, dance, and history. It runs alongside a walking festival with family-friendly strolls.
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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesThis festival celebrates the Joyce brothers with music, song, dance, and history. It runs alongside a walking festival with family-friendly strolls.
Why it matchesFamilies can pick from a variety of walks, including easy strolls, as part of the Ballyhoura Walking Festival. There is also a music festival with song, dance, and history.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the historic Doneraile Court and its expansive parklands. There are walking trails, a playground, and opportunities to spot deer and Kerry cattle.
Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, kids' bikes, tag-alongs, trailers and child seats, to cycle the Limerick and Kerry Greenways. Pick up from depots in Rathkeale, Listowel, Tralee, and Abbeyfeale.
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.
Why it matchesFamilies can see a variety of animals from around the world, walk a nature trail, and play indoors with tractors and a bouncing castle. There are picnic spots and a tea room.
Why it matchesThis is a show with songs and puppets based on the Acorn Wood stories. It is put on by the same people who did Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the visitor centre exhibition, take a guided tour of the ancient monuments, or enjoy the playground and walking trails at Lough Gur Lakeshore Park.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the large estate, enjoy the grand views, and see deer and rare breed Kerry cattle grazing.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore a historical exhibition, browse craft and woollen shops, and trace their ancestors. You can also take a tour of Desmond Castle from June to September.
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.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore Limerick's history through archaeological finds, local crafts like lace and silver, and military items at this free museum.
Why it matchesThis city park is a good spot for a family picnic with views of the River Shannon and King John's Castle. You can also walk along the riverside path.
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.
Why it matchesFamilies can walk in the extensive grounds and the seventeenth-century terrace garden at Glenstal Abbey. You can also take part in the community's worship or visit the Icon Chapel by arrangement.
Why it matchesTake a 2km walk along the River Maigue and see the historic buildings in Adare village. You can get a guide book from the Tourist Information Office.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Galty Castle Wood, which is on the slopes of the Galty Mountains. There are different kinds of trees and wildlife to spot. You can do the Attychraan National Looped Walk.
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