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Things to do near Knockfola

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8 strong matches for your family · plus 9 more nearby Live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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The Workhouse Famine & Heritage Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can learn about the Famine and local history, watch old films, and let the children play in the playpark. There is a craft shop and a cafe on site.

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Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival 2026

Sat 25 Jul 2026 – Mon 3 Aug 2026 · Check official times About 30 min drive Free
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesThis festival in Dungloe, Donegal, offers ten days of live music, arts, culture, and family entertainment. There are concerts, street celebrations, and cultural events.

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Grassroutes

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, children's bikes, and buggies, to explore Donegal. They deliver the bikes to you and provide mapped routes.

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Ionad Cois Locha

Open dates vary · Check official times About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can watch craft demonstrations, tour a cottage, take a boat trip with folklore, and children have plenty of activities like rope climbing, bumper cars, and a playground.

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Donegal Sea Adventure

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHop on a boat tour from Burtonport Harbour to see islands, cliffs, and beaches. The crew will tell you about the local history, culture, wildlife, and geology. You might spot seabirds, dolphins, seals, whales, and basking sharks.

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Arranmore Blueway

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a range of water and land activities like snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, walking, and cycling along the coast and on Arranmore Island.

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Ards Forest Park

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore woodland trails, coastal paths, and see wildlife. There are picnic spots and a playground near the beach. You can spend a full day here.

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Gáinne Mór Alpacas

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can walk an alpaca for an hour, then learn how their fleece becomes yarn. There is also a shorter meet and greet where you can hand feed the alpacas and learn about them.

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Tory Ferry

Open dates vary · Check official times About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a 45-minute ferry trip to Tory Island from Magheroarty Pier. You can enjoy the scenery and look out for wildlife. The island is known for its culture, music, dance, and the Irish language.

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Cé Mhachaire Uí Rabhartaigh (Min Larach Harbour)

Open dates vary · Check official times About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWalk along the pier and take in the views of the headlands. You might see surfers on the waves. You can also get a ferry to one of the islands from here.

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The Arranmore Ferry

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a 15-20 minute ferry trip from Burtonport to Arranmore Island. Enjoy the views on the water and experience an island journey.

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Glenveagh Castle Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the Victorian gardens at Glenveagh Castle, with a walled garden, pleasure gardens, and various themed areas like the Italian Terrace. See a wide range of trees, shrubs, and rhododendrons.

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Inis Fraoigh (Inishfree Island)

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Why it matchesTake a ferry to this small island to see the flowers and learn about its history. You can also go sea angling, boating, or diving.

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Fintown Railway

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a five-kilometre return trip on a narrow gauge railway along the shores of Lough Finn, enjoying the highland scenery.

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Cnoc Fola

Open dates vary · Check official times About 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can take in the views of the rugged coastline, inlets, beaches, and headlands, along with the islands of Inishsirrer, Inishmeane, and Gola. Best at sunset for the red cliffs.

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Glenveagh National Park and Castle

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore a castle and its gardens, with lakes, mountains, and woods. Look out for red deer and golden eagles. Have lunch or coffee in the tearooms.

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Doe Castle View

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis is a scenic spot to take photos of Doe Castle and the bay. You can also look for local wildlife. The castle grounds are open daily, with tours of the inside during summer weekends.

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