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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesThis community festival has plenty for families, with a puppet show, magic show, amusements, and face painting for children. There are also vintage vehicles, a dog show, and live music.
Why it matchesHollywood Forest Park has nature walks, a playground, and picnic spots. You can also swim, fish, or go boating on the lake.
Why it matchesLough Muckno Leisure Park has nature walks, orienteering, water skiing, and fishing. There are picnic spots and a peace garden.
Why it matchesThis outdoor centre offers land and water activities like kayaking to Clough Oughter Castle, guided boat trips, and cycling on a greenway. There are also woodland school activities.
Why it matchesExplore Cavan's past from ancient times to the World War One trenches. There is a playground and a peace garden, and a tearoom for a cuppa.
Why it matchesThis park has walking trails, a playground for all children, sports courts, and fishing stands. There are picnic spots for families to use.
Why it matchesEmy Lough has a play area for children, swimming and fishing in the lough, and a picnic area. There is also a 4km looped nature walk around the lake.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore Rossmore Forest Park in Monaghan, with a choice of walking and multi-use trails of varying lengths. It is open all year round.
Why it matchesThis is a Coillte forest recreation site where families can go for a walk in Cootehill forest. There is a car park on site.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Bailieborough Forest, choosing between two waymarked loops, the Lake Loop or the longer Castle Loop.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore Dun a Ri Forest Park with a choice of walking trails, from a short accessible loop to longer river walks. It is a good spot for a walk in nature.
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