Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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We first check the practical fit: children’s ages, date, journey, budget, weather and family suitability. Among ideas that already fit, recent opens, saves and useful next steps help the most appealing choices move up. A popular idea never overrides a poor fit.
Why it matchesAt Tropical World, Letterkenny, County Donegal, you can see hundreds of butterflies in free flight and be greeted by the sound of lorikeets and birds from around the globe serenading you through exotic aviaries.
Why it matchesThe activities at Letterkenny Activity Centre cater for 8 year olds to 80 year olds.
Why it matchesLurgybrack Open Farm is a special place where all the family can spend the day together watching the animals and having fun.
Why it matchesArena7 Entertainment Complex in Letterkenny, County Donegal, offers great family entertainment with even tastier food.
Why it matchesRathmullan Sailing School is situated on Ireland's most northerly fjord, Lough Swilly.
Why it matchesAura Letterkenny Leisure Complex, County Donegal, offers facilities for health and fitness including a fully equipped gym, pool and exercise classes are offered weekly.
Why it matchesDay 1 Saturday, September 5th • The Boomtown Rats • The Stunning (Special Guests) • Super Céili • Fake Friends • Lazember Day 2 Sunday, September 6th • Daft Punk Tribute • The Elvis Spectacular • Proud Mary & her City.
Why it matchesBernard McGlinchey Town Park provides a variety of amenities including the well equipped Sweet Factory Playground for children, a sculpture trail, picnic areas, seating, and walking trails.
Why it matchesMagherabeg Leisure Centre is open all year round with swimming lessons and fitness classes organised regularly.
Why it matchesMake gourmet marshmallows and rocky roads in an interactive workshop with food scientist Linda McClean.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesNatureNorthwest is a nature educator provider for the northwest region.
Why it matchesDrummonaghan is a Coillte forest recreation site in Ramelton forest, open to the public all year.
Why it matchesView 20 wet plate collodion portraits exploring Donegal emigrant stories at Donegal County Museum.
Why it matchesAn Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny hosts a varied cultural programme, including family shows, youth theatre workshops, and community events.
Why it matchesAwaken Adventures is all about getting out and exploring the beautiful landscape of Donegal.
Why it matchesRathmullan Charters in Rathmullan, County Donegal operate two boats, 'Enterprise 1', a charter angling boat and 'Swilly Explorer', an Inteceptor 42.
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