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Things to do near Meenkilly

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

13 strong matches for your family · plus 5 more nearby Includes live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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Locomotion Bike Rental

Open dates vary · Check official times Newcastle West · Limerick About 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, kids' bikes, and trikes, to cycle the Limerick Greenway. Child seats and trailers are available. Helmets are included with every rental.

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Pedal Pursuits Bike Hire

Open dates vary · Check official times Limerick About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHire bikes and explore the Limerick Greenway, with options for collection and drop-off. You can visit the Palatine Museum and see where the Ardagh Hoard was found.

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Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2026

Thu 17 Sept 2026 – Sun 20 Sept 2026 · Check official times Listowel · Kerry About 25 min drive Free
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a festival of stories, music, and songs inspired by the Irish Rambling House tradition. There are performances, workshops, and events for children.

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The Lartigue Monorailway

Open dates vary · Check official times Listowel · Kerry About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a short trip on a diesel replica of the original Lartigue Monorail. See how the unique switching system works. Visit the museum to watch films and see models and displays about the railway.

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LiKe Bikes

Open dates vary · Check official times Rathkeale · Limerick About 40 min drive Check price
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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.

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Féile Thrá Lí - Tralee Street Festival

Fri 14 Aug 2026 – Wed 19 Aug 2026 · Check official times Tralee · Kerry About 40 min drive Free
Suits all ages Mostly outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesThis free street festival in Tralee has live music, street performers, circus acts, and interactive entertainment. There is a Wellness Zone, an archaeological experience, arts and crafts, and food stalls.

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Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026

Fri 14 Aug 2026 – Tue 18 Aug 2026 · Check official times Rose of Tralee International Festival · Kerry About 40 min drive Free
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesThis festival has parades, live music, street entertainment, circus acts, a carnival, fireworks, markets and traditional Irish entertainment. There is also a televised competition to find the Rose of Tralee.

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National Circus Festival of Ireland

Thu 5 Nov 2026 – Sun 8 Nov 2026 · Check official times Tralee · Kerry About 40 min drive Check price
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesThis festival has four days of circus workshops, shows, parades and fireworks in Tralee. There is plenty of skill and spectacle for everyone.

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Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum

Open dates vary · Check official times Foynes · Limerick About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the museum, see World War II exhibits, and board a replica flying boat. There is a 3D show about Irish coffee, and a chance to taste it. You can also see maritime exhibits and river views.

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The Donkey Sanctuary

Open dates vary · Check official times Mallow · Cork About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can visit over 130 donkeys and mules at this open farm in north Cork. You can stroll along the walkways and meet the resident donkeys. Entry is free.

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Blennerville Windmill

Open dates vary · Check official times Tralee · Kerry About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore Ireland's largest working windmill, see how flour is made, and learn about Irish emigration. There is also a model railway and views of Tralee Bay Nature Reserve.

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Faha Falconry Killarney

Open dates vary · Check official times Kerry About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSee a peregrine falcon called S 00e9an fly and catch a lure, with the Gap of Dunloe and Carrauntoohil as a backdrop. A good chance to take some photos.

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Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Tralee · Kerry About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore nature with ecologists and guides, learning about local wildlife, plants, and folklore. Activities include pond dipping, climbing, and pedal boating.

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Garden of Europe

Open dates vary · Check official times Kerry About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can wander through this garden with over 3,000 trees and shrubs, divided into sections for different European countries. There are monuments and a bust of the poet Schiller to see.

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Tarbert Port (Killimer to Tarbert Ferry)

Open dates vary · Check official times Tarbert · Clare About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can take a ferry across the Shannon Estuary from Tarbert to Killimer, County Clare. You can also walk along the coast and see the Tarbert Lighthouse.

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Rose of Tralee Statue

Open dates vary · Check official times Tralee · Kerry About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can see a statue of the original Rose of Tralee and her lover, surrounded by a rose garden. There is a glass wall with the names of all the festival Roses and the ballad's history.

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Garden of the Senses

Open dates vary · Check official times Tralee · Kerry About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis garden in Tralee is designed to appeal to all five senses. You can see a Standing Stone, the Cauldron of the Dagda, and Bronze Age horns.

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Foynes Shannon Estuary Walk

Open dates vary · Check official times Limerick About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore twisty paths with views of the Shannon Estuary, look for wildlife like dolphins and otters, and enjoy a picnic. There are also historical connections to flying boats.

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