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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesThis family-friendly festival in Foxford offers four days of traditional Irish music, song, dance, and storytelling. You can enjoy concerts, sessions, workshops, and cultural events with talented performers.
Why it matchesVisit the donkey sanctuary to meet rescued donkeys, many of them old or unwell. You can give them a pet and bring them some carrots or ginger biscuits.
Why it matchesThis pet farm has plenty to keep children busy all day, with indoor and outdoor play areas, bouncy castles, an indoor sand pit, paddle boats, pony rides and farm animals.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre to learn about ancient Connacht, its monuments, and mythology. There are interactive exhibits and audio-visual presentations to bring the past and legends to life.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore a recreated 19th-century village street, see old farm equipment, and visit a schoolhouse and Millview House to experience rural Irish heritage.
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 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 matchesExplore the ruins of Roscommon Castle and learn about its history. Afterwards, enjoy the adjacent Loughnaneane Park, which has a playground, a wildlife area with a viewing deck, and a turlough.
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 matchesFamilies can try out kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding on the water, or take a guided walk in the Ox Mountains. They cater for all ages and abilities.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore Lough Key Forest Park all year round, with walking and cycling trails through the woods and along the lough.
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 matchesTake a relaxing one-hour boat trip on Lough Key, hearing local stories and folklore. Speedboat tours get you closer to Castle Island and Trinity Abbey.
Why it matchesThis is a town square in Sligo with outdoor seating and places to eat nearby. You can take a photo with the Sligo sign.
Why it matchesFamilies can borrow books, audiobooks, and DVDs, use computers, or attend events. There are special services for children with reading difficulties and sensory needs.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore plants, garden products, and outdoor living displays. There's a cafe for food and drinks, and seasonal events and workshops happen throughout the year.
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 explore a Victorian Gothic house, wander through 30 acres of gardens, parkland, and woodland, and see the National Folklife Collection at the museum. There are riverside walks and an ornamental lake.
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 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 go for a walk in Union Wood, choosing from a few trails of different lengths. It is a Coillte forest recreation site.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in the woods at Carns, with a choice of three waymarked trails of different lengths.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Mote Park, with a choice of four waymarked trails of different lengths. You can pick a shorter walk like the Bluebell Loop or a longer one like the Heritage Walkway.
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