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Things to do near Roskeeda

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

1 strong match for your family · plus 7 more nearby Includes live listings from Fáilte Ireland and Coillte
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Ebike Aran Islands

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHire an electric bike, or a regular bike for the kids, and cycle around Inis Mór. You can visit Dún Aonghasa fort and Kilmurvey Beach, enjoying the fresh air and scenery.

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Calafort Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveel Harbour)

Open dates vary · Check official times Rossaveal · Galway 39 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can ramble along Rossaveel Harbour, take in the sea air, and watch the boats. It is also the place to get a ferry to the Aran Islands.

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Cashel House Hotel Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Connemara · Galway 36 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the gardens at Cashel House Hotel, enjoying the exotic plants and flowers. There are benches for resting and a herb garden to see.

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Aran Pony & Trap

Open dates vary · Check official times Aran Islands · Galway About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a traditional pony and trap tour of Inis Mór, visiting monastic sites, a seal colony, the stone walls, and Dún Aonghasa. There is time for lunch and craft shops.

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Aran Celtic Bus Tours Inishmore

Open dates vary · Check official times Aran Islands · Galway About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a mini coach tour of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. You will see the island's rugged beauty and learn about its historical sites and stories from a local guide.

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Aran Sea Tours and Fishing

Open dates vary · Check official times Aran Islands · Galway About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a boat trip around the Aran Islands from Inishmore. You can choose a sightseeing tour to see the cliffs from the water, or go on a fishing trip. The boat holds up to 12 people.

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Céibh Bhaile na hAbhann (Ballynahown Pier)

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway 41 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVisit the pier to see traditional Galway Hooker boats with their red sails. On a clear day, you can see Galway Bay, the Aran Islands, the Burren, and the coast of County Clare.

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Lackavrea

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway 34 min drive Check price
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