Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesJoin a professional artist at Portlaoise Educate Together to create a community mural inspired by Irish nature and folklore.
Why it matchesExplore woodland trails, solve puzzles, pick pumpkins, enjoy live wizard shows, funfair rides and potion-making workshops.
Why it matchesNavigate a giant tractor-shaped maize maze on a working farm in Laois, complete with farm activity sheets, milking cow model and lawn games.
Why it matchesAt Roll 'n Bowl in Portlaoise, County Laois, choose from ten pin bowling, laser quest, a soft play centre, teddy bear making and roller skating.
Why it matchesGraiguecullen Swimming Pool is a modern facility situated in a historic building which was formerly an old National School.
Why it matchesExplore artisan craft studios, watch makers at work, enjoy woodland walks and visit the children's playground.
Why it matchesHire electric bikes and child carriers to explore the scenic traffic-free Barrow Blueway and canal paths around Athy.
Why it matchesCastlecomer Discovery Park is home to the longest over water zipline in Ireland.
Why it matchesHire children's, adult and electric bikes to cycle the scenic Barrow Blueway route.
Why it matchesThe Athy Rowing Club is located in the town of Athy, County Kildare.
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Why it matchesNear the village of Timahoe, in a broad fertile valley in County Laois, stands the Timahoe Round Tower, a stunning example of 12th century carved stonework.
Why it matchesSpectacular views of the surrounding countryside make the towering Rock of Dunamase a place of strategic importance.
Why it matchesArts centre in Portlaoise hosting theatre, family shows, film screenings, art exhibitions, and workshops.
Why it matchesWard Tours is a family run business specialising in personalised private chauffeur driven tours of Ireland and airport transfers.
Why it matchesHeywood Gardens were completed in 1912, and consist 50 acres of gardens, lakes, woodland and architectural features.
Why it matchesOughaval is a Coillte forest recreation site in Stradbally forest, open to the public all year.
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