Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesHire bikes, trailers and child seats to explore the scenic Royal Canal Greenway from Ballymahon.
Why it matchesReconnect with land and food in the company of Longford Hero Food Champions Fiona Egan and her husband Michael Farrell at Cloughan Farm & Cookery School in Cloughan, County Longford.
Why it matchesIreland's largest indoor entertainment hub featuring e-karting, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, and arcade games.
Why it matchesImmersive escape room experience in Longford where teams solve puzzles and riddles to beat the clock.
Why it matchesAthlone Regional Sports Centre boasts an extensive variety of exercise and fitness equipment.
Why it matchesEnjoy live music, storytelling, performers, games, and traditional torchlit procession with the sacred Samhain Fire.
Why it matchesEnjoy family activities at Halloween HQ, creative workshops, live performances and the Fire & Shadows Procession.
Why it matchesThis welcoming, quaint and curious centre is in an old schoolhouse built in 1898.
Why it matchesExplore a pumpkin patch, foraging trail, storytelling fire circle, potions, farm animals, crafts and lantern walks.
Why it matchesFollowing the sell-out success of its inaugural festival in August 2025, Art Faoin Aer 2026 returns as a weekend plein air visual arts festival and competition at Belvedere House and Gardens, with opening and.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesSolve puzzles and crack codes within a set time limit to escape the themed room in Longford.
Why it matchesEthical Tours provides environmentally friendly bike tours for small groups and private parties in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
Why it matchesHire hybrid, electric, and children's bikes, trailers, or child seats for a family cycle along the scenic Royal Canal and Old Rail Trail Greenways.
Why it matchesIn 1150, one of Ireland’s first Cistercian abbeys was established in the picturesque valley of the River Inny in Abbeyshrule village.
Why it matchesTen-pin bowling alley and indoor soft play area in Mullingar offering family entertainment, parties and play.
Why it matchesRock ‘n’ Bowl includes a 10 pin bowling alley, along with a Jungle Joe's kids play area and is the ultimate in family fun.
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