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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesA daytime Halloween farm experience for children aged 2–12, with a corn maze, train ride, farm animals, tunnels, games and a mirror maze.
Why it matchesPick-your-own pumpkin patch in County Meath featuring a maize maze, animal displays, hay rides and a corn pit.
Why it matchesBailieborough Leisure Centre has a 20m swimming pool which is heated to 29 degrees Celsius.
Why it matchesMellowes Adventure Centre is a fun kids activity centre and party venue for children up to 10 years.
Why it matchesWorld War 1 Trench Experience is becoming a prominent attraction for visitors since it opened in August 2014, and includes sound and visual effects to enhance the experience and educate visitors on life in the trenches.
Why it matchesAura Leisure is home to Navan's only 25m swimming pool.
Why it matchesExplore scenic coastal walks, the historic Valentia Lighthouse, and the Transatlantic Cable Station on this scenic island.
Why it matchesFamily-friendly centre near ancient passage tombs with a playground, glamping and cafe.
Why it matchesA dizzying display of Halloween circus performers with an Irish twist and live Irish music.
Why it matchesExplore corn mazes, mirror mazes, mineshaft tunnels, farm animals and Halloween fun at Causey Farm.
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Why it matchesSt Kilian was born in Mullagh, County Cavan, in 640 AD in 686 AD he became a missionary to Wurzburg in Germany where he was martyred in 689 AD.
Why it matchesFree contemporary art exhibition showcasing painting, photography and sculpture by Meath artists at Solstice Arts Centre.
Why it matchesPurpose-built studio offering traditional craft workshops, farm animals, and demonstrations of wool and flax processing.
Why it matchesCausey Farm is home to pasture fed sheep and cattle with 350 acres of rolling farmland.
Why it matchesThe town of Kells, in County Meath, is one of the highlights of any tour of Ireland’s historic Boyne Valley.
Why it matchesIn Ireland, bridewells were established in many towns during the 17th and 18th centuries to house petty criminals, vagrants and those awaiting trial.
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