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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesThis festival offers a week of free open-air concerts with Irish acts and plenty of family-focused activities like funfairs, teddy bear picnics, and treasure hunts.
Why it matchesFamilies can go Canadian canoeing with an instructor, learning strokes and exploring local waterways. Look out for kingfishers and ancient ruins along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Why it matchesThis visitor centre has an indoor soft play area for children, including a separate section for toddlers. Parents can relax in the cafe or learn about local history in the heritage centre.
Why it matchesFamilies can hire regular bikes, or electric bikes for over 16s, to cycle traffic-free along the Shannon Blueway. There are child carts and seats for younger children.
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.
Why it matchesFamilies can hire a pénichette boat to cruise the waterways. No licence or experience is needed, and staff will show you how to pilot the boat. You can explore at your own pace.
Why it matchesExplore a unique landscape shaped by ancient seas and ice ages. There are five walking trails, including one that is fully accessible, and an interpretative centre to learn about the area's history.
Why it matchesExplore the landscapes of the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark, including the Marble Arch Caves. There are many sites to visit with interests in geology, archaeology, history, and wildlife.
Why it matchesFamilies can walk a 1km forest trail, spot red squirrels and a fairy village, and climb Dooney Rock for views of Lough Gill. It is a good spot for children to explore.
Why it matchesThis festival celebrates traditional Irish music, song, and dance. Families can enjoy concerts, ceilidhes, harp recitals, and street entertainment. There are also workshops for learning music and a historical walk.
Why it matchesVisit the source of the River Shannon, where the water bubbles up from underground. There's a picnic area and information about the legends of Finn McCool and Síonnan.
Why it matchesThis visitor centre has audio-visual displays about the local mountains, railway, canal, lakes, and mining history. You can also access the Acres Lake Boardwalk from here for a walk or cycle.
Why it matchesFamilies can walk around O'Carolan Heritage Park, see the harp monument and fountains, and explore the walking trails with the Arigna Mountains as a backdrop. There is also a reconstructed sweat house.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Knockranny, a Coillte forest recreation site. There is a waymarked trail, the Miner's Way & Historical Trail, which is 14.4 km long.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a short walk or a longer ramble through the forest on the multi-access trail, the Greenwood Loop, or the Old Woodland Trail.
Why it matchesTake a walk through Slish Wood on the waymarked forest trail. It is a good spot for a family stroll in nature.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Union Wood, choosing from a few trails of different lengths. It is a Coillte forest recreation site.
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