Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesAt Tropical World, Letterkenny, County Donegal, you can see hundreds of butterflies in free flight and be greeted by the sound of lorikeets and birds from around the globe serenading you through exotic aviaries.
Why it matchesLurgybrack Open Farm is a special place where all the family can spend the day together watching the animals and having fun.
Why it matchesAura Letterkenny Leisure Complex, County Donegal, offers facilities for health and fitness including a fully equipped gym, pool and exercise classes are offered weekly.
Why it matchesArena7 Entertainment Complex in Letterkenny, County Donegal, offers great family entertainment with even tastier food.
Why it matchesBernard McGlinchey Town Park provides a variety of amenities including the well equipped Sweet Factory Playground for children, a sculpture trail, picnic areas, seating, and walking trails.
Why it matchesExplore an ancient rainforest sanctuary in Donegal to see rescued bears, wolves, lynx and wild boar.
Why it matchesDay 1 Saturday, September 5th • The Boomtown Rats • The Stunning (Special Guests) • Super Céili • Fake Friends • Lazember Day 2 Sunday, September 6th • Daft Punk Tribute • The Elvis Spectacular • Proud Mary & her City.
Why it matchesThe activities at Letterkenny Activity Centre cater for 8 year olds to 80 year olds.
Why it matchesMake gourmet marshmallows and rocky roads in an interactive workshop with food scientist Linda McClean.
Why it matchesExplore parkland walks, a hedge maze, lakes, and ride the narrow-gauge railway at Oakfield Park.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesAwaken Adventures is all about getting out and exploring the beautiful landscape of Donegal.
Why it matchesView 20 wet plate collodion portraits exploring Donegal emigrant stories at Donegal County Museum.
Why it matchesAn Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny hosts a varied cultural programme, including family shows, youth theatre workshops, and community events.
Why it matchesMulti-disciplinary arts facility in Letterkenny featuring an art gallery, auditorium for film and concerts, and workshops.
Why it matchesExplore, discover and delight in the beautiful Irish landscape while enhancing your photographic skills with one of Ireland's leading landscape photographers, Peter McCabe.
Why it matchesThe Memorial in The Bernard Mc Glinchey Park was the first to open.
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