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Things to do near Rossnowlagh Lower

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

4 strong matches for your family · plus 20 more nearby Live listings from Fáilte Ireland and Heritage Ireland
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Lakeside Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can stay at the campsite, enjoy the lakeside setting, and let younger children play in the environmentally friendly playground. There is also an astro turf pitch for a kick about.

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Bundoran Adventure Park

Open dates vary · Check official times About 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis is an amusement park right on the seafront with rides for all ages, from rollercoasters to kiddie rides. You can also play adventure golf or go-karting. There are places to eat and get ice cream.

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Kiwi Girl Mullaghmore

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a boat trip from Mullaghmore harbour into Donegal Bay. You can go sea fishing, look for wildlife, or just enjoy being out on the water. There are short trips for beginners and families, or longer ones for experienced anglers.

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The Organic Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe Organic Centre has demonstration gardens and polytunnels to explore, and an eco shop. They run free family-friendly events throughout the year, including Potato Day and Apple Harvest Day.

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49th Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival

Thu 30 Jul 2026 – Sun 2 Aug 2026 · Check official times About 10 min drive €50
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesThis festival offers a weekend of music, culture, and craic with a mix of legendary acts, local heroes, and traditional talent. Expect live performances, pub sessions, and street entertainment.

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Lower Cranny

Open dates vary · Check official times About 15 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the romantic gardens of Lower Cranny, with a lake, tree-lined walks, a wildflower meadow, bluebell woods, and a fairy ring.

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Atlantic Coastal Cruises

Open dates vary · Check official times About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a boat trip from Killybegs to see the Sliabh Liag cliffs, some of the highest in Europe. You will also pass two lighthouses and see a salmon fish farm and fishing boats in the harbour.

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Fintown Railway

Open dates vary · Check official times About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTake a five-kilometre return trip on a narrow gauge railway along the shores of Lough Finn, enjoying the highland scenery.

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Malaidh Ghleann Gheis (Glengesh Pass)

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can take in the views of the tree-lined valley at Glengesh Pass. There is a coffee truck nearby for a hot drink.

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