Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesCork Craft Month returns this August with its biggest programme yet, featuring over 90 workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and markets designed to connect the public directly with the county's vibrant craft community.
Why it matchesBallyhass Adventure Group - Coachford is based in Coachford, just 20 minutes outside Cork City on the River Lee.
Why it matchesZipit Forest Adventures provide a fun filled, environmentally friendly, adrenaline experience suitable for adventure lovers and families.
Why it matchesFarran Forest Park is located on the southern shore of Inniscarra lake in County Cork.
Why it matchesWatch tin soldiers being cast in a working factory, see painters at work, and join a figure painting workshop.
Why it matchesImmersive miniature play town with fourteen themed role-play areas and an on-site café.
Why it matchesWorking with children aged 5–11 from St. Vincent’s Primary School and Muin Afterschool centres in Blarney, Blackpool and Ballincollig, PlaySpaces Cork City Trail places children at the centre of how our city imagines.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesLee Valley Equestrian Centre offers horse riding lessons, livery services, and equestrian events in Crookstown, Cork.
Why it matchesMacroom Castle’s story reflects the trials and tribulations of Irish society over the centuries, passing from the hands of the Carew Clan to the McCarthys, when they became overlords in the region.
Why it matchesFree public choral and musical performances by young people across Cork City festivals and events.
Why it matchesEnjoy guided pony trekking through the Boggeragh Mountains and Blackwater River valley.
Why it matchesThe Briery Gap venue brings the best of talent from Ireland and overseas to the cultural hub of Macroom, which is close to Gaeltacht Mhúscraí.
Why it matchesThe Gearagh gets its name from "An Gaoire", the wooden river.
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