Family things to do near Shrule, Co. Mayo

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Emer MacDermott Art

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway 15 min drive Check price
Best for ages 5-16 2-3 hours Indoor & outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesJoin artist Emer MacDermott for family art painting sessions, kids art camps, and meet the studio goats.

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Ballyjennings Stables

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballinrobe · Mayo 16 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSituated in the heart of Ireland's Lake district what better way to experience the Irish countryside than on Horse Back.

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Coral Leisure Tuam

Open dates vary · Check official times Tuam · Galway 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesCoral Leisure Tuam, in County Galway, is located in the heart of the town, surrounded by a beautiful park which also includes a children’s playground.

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Clew Bay, Westport and Croagh Patrick Tour by Adventure 001 Helicopters Ireland

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballinrobe · Mayo 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesClimb on board a jet powered helicopter for a Clew Bay, Westport and Croagh Patrick Tour by Adventure 001 Helicopters Ireland departing from Ballinrobe Racecourse, County Mayo.

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Ashford Equestrian Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Cong · Mayo 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAshford Equestrian Centre is located on the Ashford Castle Estate, next to the island village of Cong which is nestled between the great lakes of Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, making Cong the natural gateway to Connemara.

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Bayview Angling Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Cong · Mayo 22 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMike and Robert, your experienced guides at Bayview Angling Centre in County Mayo, will help with information on fly fishing, tips on how to catch the first salmon, and the best areas and bait to use if spinning or.

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VR World Galway

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesVR World Galway offers a new dimension of entertainment in Galway City, where enthusiasts and all skill levels can immerse themselves in the excitement of virtual reality.

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Corrib Safari

Open dates vary · Check official times Mayo 19 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesCorrib Safari offers a range of boat trips on Lough Corrib.

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Patrick Moran Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Shrule · Galway 9 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesIreland in the comfort of your own private car with a driver and tour guide.

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Ashford Outdoors

Open dates vary · Check official times Mayo 21 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAshford Outdoors designs and leads active and cultural experiences in the most spectacular of settings with panoramic views of lake, forest and mountain.

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Kilmaine - Church walk

Open dates vary · Check official times Kilmaine · Mayo 6 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesKilmaine - Church walk is a 2.9 km loop walking trail graded Easy.

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Ross Errilly Abbey

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway 12 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRoss Errilly Abbey is the finest and best preserved medieval Franciscan foundation in the country.

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Ballinrobe Racecourse

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballinrobe · Mayo 17 min drive Check price
Best for ages 8 and up half a day Mostly outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesOutdoor horse racing venue hosting ten meetings annually from April to September with flat and National Hunt racing.

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