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Things to do near Moneylagan

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15 strong matches for your family · plus 9 more nearby Includes live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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Bernard McGlinchey Town Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Letterkenny · Donegal About 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis town park has a playground, a pump track for bikes and scooters, and walking trails. There are picnic spots and a sculpture trail to explore.

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Tropical World

Open dates vary · Check official times Letterkenny · Donegal About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSee hundreds of free-flying butterflies, exotic birds, lemurs, marmosets, owls, meerkats, sloths, and toucans. There is also an indoor play park, moving dinosaurs, and a bug and reptile room.

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Grassroutes

Open dates vary · Check official times Letterkenny · Donegal About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, children's bikes, and buggies, to explore Donegal. They deliver the bikes to you and provide mapped routes.

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Lurgybrack Open Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Letterkenny · Donegal About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAt Lurgybrack Open Farm, families can see and feed farm animals, cuddle rabbits, and enjoy a playground, sandpit, and barrel train. There's also a riverside walk.

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Oakfest 2026

Sat 5 Sept 2026 – Sun 6 Sept 2026 · Check official times Raphoe · Donegal About 25 min drive €52
Suits all ages Mostly outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesOakfest is a music festival with a mix of tribute acts and original bands. There is also children's entertainment and food stalls.

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Mulroy Meadow Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Fanad · Donegal About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMulroy Meadow Farm offers guided tours from spring to autumn. Families can meet farm animals, learn about regenerative farming, and explore the intertidal zone with rock pooling along Mulroy Bay.

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The Workhouse Famine & Heritage Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Dunfanaghy · Donegal About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can learn about the Famine and local history, watch old films, and let the children play in the playpark. There is a craft shop and a cafe on site.

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Wild Ireland

Open dates vary · Check official times Burnfoot · Donegal About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore an ancient Celtic rainforest and see animals like bears, wolves, and lynx that once lived in Ireland. You will learn about their rescue stories and conservation.

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Muff Féile

Wed 29 Jul 2026 – Mon 3 Aug 2026 · Check official times Muff · Donegal About 45 min drive Free
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesThis festival celebrates local culture and community with music, entertainment, arts, and family activities. It's a chance to enjoy local talent and businesses.

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Ballymacool Town Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Letterkenny · Donegal About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis town park has a big play area and a multi-use games area for children. There are also picnic spots and nice walks where you can see plants and wildlife.

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Oakfield Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Raphoe · Donegal About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the parklands, woodlands, and lakeside, spot wildlife, find sculptures, and try the hedge maze. There are train rides and a castle folly to see.

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Ards Forest Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore woodland trails, coastal paths, and see wildlife. There are picnic spots and a playground near the beach. You can spend a full day here.

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Gáinne Mór Alpacas

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can walk an alpaca for an hour, then learn how their fleece becomes yarn. There is also a shorter meet and greet where you can hand feed the alpacas and learn about them.

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Ionad Cois Locha

Open dates vary · Check official times Letterkenny · Donegal About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can watch craft demonstrations, tour a cottage, take a boat trip with folklore, and children have plenty of activities like rope climbing, bumper cars, and a playground.

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Fort Dunree Military Museum

Open dates vary · Check official times Buncrana · Donegal About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore an interactive military museum, old bunkers, and walking trails with views of the Atlantic. There is also local wildlife to spot.

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Glenveagh Castle Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal About 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the Victorian gardens at Glenveagh Castle, with a walled garden, pleasure gardens, and various themed areas like the Italian Terrace. See a wide range of trees, shrubs, and rhododendrons.

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Inch Island

Open dates vary · Check official times Inch · Donegal About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit Inch Island to see lots of migratory birds and wintering waterfowl, especially whooper swans and geese. You can also see the ruins of Inch Castle.

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Dunmore Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Carrigans · Donegal About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the walled garden, with its plants, paths, and ponds. You can also look for the remains of an old fort in the woodlands.

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Fintown Railway

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a five-kilometre return trip on a narrow gauge railway along the shores of Lough Finn, enjoying the highland scenery.

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Cé Mhachaire Uí Rabhartaigh (Min Larach Harbour)

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWalk along the pier and take in the views of the headlands. You might see surfers on the waves. You can also get a ferry to one of the islands from here.

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Tory Ferry

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a 45-minute ferry trip to Tory Island from Magheroarty Pier. You can enjoy the scenery and look out for wildlife. The island is known for its culture, music, dance, and the Irish language.

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Glenveagh National Park and Castle

Open dates vary · Check official times Letterkenny · Donegal About 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore a castle and its gardens, with lakes, mountains, and woods. Look out for red deer and golden eagles. Have lunch or coffee in the tearooms.

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Doe Castle View

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis is a scenic spot to take photos of Doe Castle and the bay. You can also look for local wildlife. The castle grounds are open daily, with tours of the inside during summer weekends.

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Cionn Fhánada (Fanad Head)

Open dates vary · Check official times Fanad Head · Donegal About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can drive or walk along the coast road at Fanad Head, taking in the views of the Inishowen Peninsula and Ballymastocker Bay. You can also go sailing or windsurfing, or take a boat trip from Rathmullan.

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