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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesThis family-friendly festival in Foxford offers four days of traditional Irish music, song, dance, and storytelling. You can enjoy concerts, sessions, workshops, and cultural events with talented performers.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a swim with a 65-metre waterslide and a separate pool for younger children. There is also an outdoor playground. Adults can use the gym and spa facilities.
Why it matchesTake a boat trip from Enniscrone Pier into Killala Bay. You can choose from one or two-hour trips, or a half or full-day sea safari. Look out for birds and dolphins, and learn about local history and folklore from the skipper.
Why it matchesFamilies can walk a 1km forest trail, spot red squirrels and a fairy village, and climb Dooney Rock for views of Lough Gill. It is a good spot for children to explore.
Why it matchesFamilies can try out kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding on the water, or take a guided walk in the Ox Mountains. They cater for all ages and abilities.
Why it matchesThis offers a variety of holidays and experiences, including farm stays, surf and stay, and traditional Irish music, all tailored to your family's interests and language level.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore plants, garden products, and outdoor living displays. There's a cafe for food and drinks, and seasonal events and workshops happen throughout the year.
Why it matchesThis is a town square in Sligo with outdoor seating and places to eat nearby. You can take a photo with the Sligo sign.
Why it matchesFamilies can borrow books, audiobooks, and DVDs, use computers, or attend events. There are special services for children with reading difficulties and sensory needs.
Why it matchesExplore Belleek Woods in Ballina, Mayo, with its walking trails, historical features like the famine wall and concrete boat, and native wildlife. You might spot foxes, red squirrels, and various birds.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore a Victorian Gothic house, wander through 30 acres of gardens, parkland, and woodland, and see the National Folklife Collection at the museum. There are riverside walks and an ornamental lake.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk on the Blanemore Forest Walk, which is 4.4 km long. It is a Coillte forest recreation site, open all year round.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Union Wood, choosing from a few trails of different lengths. It is a Coillte forest recreation site.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in the woods at Carns, with a choice of three waymarked trails of different lengths.
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