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Things to do near Pollavullan

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

3 strong matches for your family · plus 4 more nearby Includes live listings from Heritage Ireland and Fáilte Ireland
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Céide Fields Free Heritage Day

Sat 15 Aug 2026 · Check official times Céide Fields Neolithic Site and Visitor Centre · Mayo About 5 min drive Free
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesThis free heritage day at Céide Fields offers demonstrations of wildcrafts and gold panning, along with other fun activities for all the family.

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Enniscrone Boat Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Enniscrone · Sligo About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a boat trip from Enniscrone Pier into Killala Bay. You can choose from one or two-hour trips, or a half or full-day sea safari. Look out for birds and dolphins, and learn about local history and folklore from the skipper.

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Waterpoint

Open dates vary · Check official times Enniscrone · Sligo About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a swim with a 65-metre waterslide and a separate pool for younger children. There is also an outdoor playground. Adults can use the gym and spa facilities.

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Céide Fields Neolithic Site and Visitor Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Mayo About 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the Céide Fields, the world's oldest known stone-walled fields, dating back 6,000 years. See the visitor centre and a viewing platform on a 110-metre-high cliff.

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Downpatrick Head

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballycastle · Mayo About 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can walk along the coast at Downpatrick Head, see the D Briste sea stack, and look for seabirds. There is a holy well and a stone cross to visit.

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Ireland Connections

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis offers a variety of holidays and experiences, including farm stays, surf and stay, and traditional Irish music, all tailored to your family's interests and language level.

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Belleek Woods

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballina · Mayo About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore Belleek Woods in Ballina, Mayo, with its walking trails, historical features like the famine wall and concrete boat, and native wildlife. You might spot foxes, red squirrels, and various birds.

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