Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesRent bikes, child seats, buggies and tandems to explore Portumna Forest Park and trails.
Why it matchesPallas Karting & Adventure Centre is located just 40 minutes from Galway City in Tynagh, Loughrea, and offers superb facilities.
Why it matchesBirr Castle Demesne & Historic Science Centre, home to the Parsons family since 1620, is open all year round with guided castle tours from May to August and other times by prior arrangement.
Why it matchesTearaways Pet Farm & Activity Centre is a family business and the Kennedy's have been farming here for 70 years.
Why it matchesAt Lough Derg Watersports, based on the north east shore of Lough Derg, you can book in for a guided tour, kids summer camp, learn to kayak or take a paddle picnic, which take place throughout the year.
Why it matchesBirr Outdoor Education and Training Centre supplies action packed programmes for young adventurers.
Why it matchesNestled amidst picturesque forestry on three sides, Slieve Aughty Riding Centre boasts a diverse array of well trained horses and ponies catering to riders of all levels, ages, and preferences.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesOutdoor bathing and beach area at the head of Lough Derg near Portumna.
Why it matchesA real story, in a real workhouse. The story of the Irish workhouse is a sad yet little-known part of Ireland’s past.
Why it matchesCozy country pantry with gluten-free treats, local crafts, and a garden with a mud kitchen and giant games.
Why it matchesLorrha Monastic Village offers a journey back in time.
Why it matchesWalter de Burgo, the Earl of Ulster and a Norman landowner, invited the Dominicans to his estate in Lorrha, County Tipperary in 1269.
Why it matchesEvery aspect of the bike tour has been meticulously built and perfected over the past 16 years.
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