Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesFamily-friendly centre near ancient passage tombs with a playground, glamping and cafe.
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 matchesMellowes Adventure Centre is a fun kids activity centre and party venue for children up to 10 years.
Why it matchesBailieborough Leisure Centre has a 20m swimming pool which is heated to 29 degrees Celsius.
Why it matchesCausey Farm is home to pasture fed sheep and cattle with 350 acres of rolling farmland.
Why it matchesMedieval re-enactments, sword school and children's axe throwing at Knights & Conquests.
Why it matchesThe Knights and Conquests Exhibition Centre in Granard, County Longford, offers a unique, interactive, part-guided tour that will engage and enthral visitors with Ireland's historic past.
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 matchesA dizzying display of Halloween circus performers with an Irish twist and live Irish music.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesThe Poppy Garden is a stunning garden, full of quirky features, fragrant flowers and whimsical touches.
Why it matchesPurpose-built studio offering traditional craft workshops, farm animals, and demonstrations of wool and flax processing.
Why it matchesLocated near Oldcastle, County Meath, Loughcrew is a magical experience that combines history, beauty, fantasy and atmosphere to those adventurous enough to discover its secrets.
Why it matchesDeerpark - Virginia is a Coillte forest recreation site in Virginia forest, open to the public all year.
Why it matchesThe Loughcrew Cairns site is one of the four main passage tomb sites in Ireland, thought to date from about 3300 BC.
Why it matchesSince their first market stall in the Galway Market, Sheridans Cheesemongers have expanded their business to include Sheridans Dublin South Ann Street Cheese Shop, Sheridans Galway Cheese Shop & Wine Bar, Sheridans.
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