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  • Airfield Trust

    Dublin viewed 3,445

    Airfield is Dublin's only urban farm and a great day out for all the family. When looking for things to do outdoors in Dublin, consider airfield for family activities as well as arts and education programmes focusing on nature and the natural world. See...

  • Ardgillan Castle

    Dublin viewed 5,586

    Ardgillan Castle is a large castellated country house and gardens on Dublin's east coast. Featured by dayout.ie on the Ireland AM programme as part of Ireland's Top 10 free days out, Ardgillan Castle is located north of Dublin just outside the town of...

  • Causey Farm

    Meath viewed 4,097

    Causey Farm is a farm-based activity centre, catering for school tours, international visitors, summer camps, team-building and corporate events, hen parties, ceili evenings, and seasonal events for families. At Causey Farm the Murtagh family will provide...

  • Colin Glen Forest Park

    Antrim viewed 1,589

    In 2009, Colin Glen Forest Park celebrates its 20th anniversary of dedicated conservation by the Colin Glen Trust, the managing body of the park. The park exemplifies a successful regeneration programme, transforming over the years from a mis-used river...

  • Dublin Zoo

    Dublin viewed 2,476

    Dublin Zoo is one of Ireland's main family visitor attractions and is home to an exciting diversity of animals in a stunning parkland setting. Situated close to the city centre, Dublin Zoo is easily accessible by car or public transport. Visitors can explore...

  • The Donkey Sanctuary

    Cork viewed 1,657

    The Sanctuary is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of County Cork just outside the village of Liscarroll in Ireland. We have taken in over 2,500 donkeys rescued from all parts of the country. Many donkeys have been abandoned or put in a field and...

  • Tullyboy Farm

    Roscommon viewed 1,639

    Family run open farm where children can see and interact with live animals. See a real working farm where you can pet the animals, hand feed, bottle feed and cuddle them. Farmer Matt is here to make your day down on the farm an enjoyable experience...

  • Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park

    Mayo viewed 3,616

    Westport House built in 1730 on the site of one of Grace O’Malley’s 16th century Castles, is now considerered to be one of Ireland’s most important National Treasures. Westport House is the result of some of the finest architects in the world, including...

  • Abhainn Ri

    Wicklow viewed 573

    Abhainn Ri self catering cottages offer you a holiday in Co Wicklow overlooking the Kings river near Blessington lakes.. Located in the garden of Ireland, Abhainn Ri is an ideal way to discover Ireland at your own pace and explore things to do in Wicklow....

  • Aillwee Cave

    Clare viewed 2,106

    Aillwee Cave is Ireland's most popular showcave and a unique experience for visitors to the Burren in Clare. Learn about Aillwee caves 1.5 million year history and travel up to 350ft underground. Situated on Ireland's beautiful west coast, this award winning...

  • An Stór Tourist Hostel

    Cork viewed 290

    An Stór is a family-run hostel offering accommodation in Cork. Located in Middleton town a short distance from shopping and restaurants and also within easy reach of Cork attractions like Youghal and Garryvoe beaches, Fota Wildlife, Fota House and...

  • Annaginny Park Farm and Fishery

    Tyrone viewed 2,288

    Annaginny Park Farm and Fishery is a family run park in Tyrone offering a great day out for the whole family. Activities include a pet farm with a range of both farm and exotic animals such as Alpacas, Wallabies and Llamas. Lake fishing and rainbow trout...

  • Avondale House and Forest Park

    Wicklow viewed 2,603

    Avondale House and Forest Park in Wicklow is a museum to the great Irish political leader Charles Stewart Parnell who was born and lived at Avondale House from 1846-1891.. The house is open to the public with admission charge between April to October and...

  • Barrontop Fun Farm

    Tyrone viewed 1,239

    Barrontop Fun Farm is the ideal venue for school and playgroup visits, birthday parties & family days out..Situated in the picturesque green hills of Donemana Co Tyrone, the fun farm has a large range of animals, adventure playground, indoor heated...

  • Brookhall Historical Farm

    Antrim viewed 566

    Brookhall Historical Farm Self Catering Cottages offers self catering accommodation in Lisburn..Set on an open farm in the Antrim countryside, the farm has a small museum showing examples of old farm equipment including a potato digger, cake breaker and...

  • Buttercup Farm

    Limerick viewed 1,945

    Buttercup Farm Limerick is a traditional farm providing a great day out for Families..A traditional farm catering for Children's Birthday Parties and also has a small playground and open areas where children are free to roam and view different farm animals....

  • Castle Archdale Country Park

    Fermanagh viewed 1,410

    Castle Archdale Country Park is situated about 10 miles north west of Enniskillen and extends to cover 230 acres along the shores of Lower Lough Erne. Boats are available for hire for those wishing to explore the nearby islands, some of which are National...

  • Castle Ward

    Down viewed 912

    Superb Georgian house with both Classical and Gothic facades and interiors set in a 750 acre estate with breathtaking views. Boasting a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough, nestled amid woodlands, gardens and the beauty of the lakeshore. The...

  • Connemara National Park

    Galway viewed 895

    Covering some 2957 hectares of secenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands, Connemara National Park is a sight to be hold. Establlished and opend to the public in 1980. Some of the Park's mountains namely Bencullagh, Benbrack...

  • Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium

    Kerry viewed 1,019

    Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium offers a unique underwater experience. We provide guided tours for groups and schools who visit us here at Oceanworld. Our tours can be in English or Irish. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Our Amazing Amazon...

  • Dolphin Discovery Kilrush

    Clare viewed 1,816

    We offer daily dolphin watch tours from Kilrush Creek marina on board our sightseeing ferry mv 'Dolphin Discovery' to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. A trip not to be missed! Over 100 dolphins have been identified using the...

  • Dolphin Watch Carrigaholt

    Clare viewed 889

    Our boat trip brings you to the Mouth of the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river, to watch wild bottlenose dolphins. Your skipper Geoff Magee, has 30 year experience both commercial fishing and dolphin watching, and he provides a lively and fascinating...

  • Dublin SPCA

    Dublin viewed 336

    The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered charity, established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals and is now Ireland's largest animal welfare organisation. In our shelter in Rathfarnham we house many animals looking...

  • Ervey Wood Country Park

    Derry viewed 707

    Exteding for over 1km on the northern side of the flanks and floor of the Burntollet Glen, Ervey Wood Country Park is a beautifully scenic amenity filled making it the perfect setting for walks during all seasons. The park includes two woodlands (Ervey...

  • Farm World

    Kerry viewed 618

    Farm World is a 160 acre hill farm set in the heart of the Dingle Peninsula. It is mainly a drystock farm, and it features hill breeds of sheep which are now very rare.All groups will be offered a guided tour which explains the joys and difficulties of...

  • Fiona & Pauline Egan, Farm & Gift Shop

    Longford viewed 668

    Farm & Gift Shop run by Sisters Fiona & Pauline Egan. Open every Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am - 6pm. Try some of Fionas mouthwatering desserts,homemade soda breads, jams, chutneys, savouries, salads, pestos, pates plus much more. Also stocking...

  • Fota Wildlife Park

    Cork viewed 1,328

    FOTA Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo. Wherever possible we have chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors! These species are also able to...

  • Funny Farm Adventures

    Down viewed 1,227

    Outdoor activities including a maze over a 6 acre field, made of 8 feet tall Maize ! Situated at the bottom of the Mourne Mountains you can enjoy beautiful scenery while visiting the park. With farm animals, peddle go-kart track, clay pigeon shooting,...

  • Glendeer Pet Farm

    Westmeath viewed 3,967

    Glendeer Pet Farm Award Winning 6 acre open farm with over 50 species of animals, coffee shop, indoor and outdoor play and picnic areas...Mams and Dads - enjoy a free tea/coffee and a scone for every paying adult exclusive to dayout users - print this...

  • Glenroe Open Farm

    Wicklow viewed 1,697

    This family-run farm offers hours of fun and relaxation for all ages. Here you can get close to a wide variety of farm animals and pets, including Sika deer, sheep, lambs, cattle, pigs, goats, ducks, geese, turkeys, peacocks, hens and chicks. Pets' Corner...

  • Gosford Forest Park

    Armagh viewed 890

    Gosford Forest Park comprises some 240 hectares of diverse woodland and open parkland set in gentle rolling drumlin countryside. It was designated the first conservation forest in Northern Ireland in 1986. There are four different way-marked trails through...

  • Graune Pet Farm & Play Centre

    Mayo viewed 1,127

    What distinguishes this centre is that apart from the vast range of animals to be seen on the farm tour, there are many more ways of fulfilling you day at our farm. Should the weather turn nasty on the day you decide to visit there are a host of indoor...

  • Grove Gardens & Tropical Bird Sanctuary

    Meath viewed 1,586

    Grove Gardens consists of four acres of gardens outside Kells, County Meath and features the clematis walk containing over 300 species of small and large flowered hybrids and herbaceous climatic. The rose garden has over 400 plants of French, English and...

  • Holycross Rare Breeds Farm

    Tipperary viewed 1,075

    Begin your visit in our Interpretative Centre located in the beautifully restored 1830's Gate Lodge of Graiguenoe Park. Learn about over seventy breeds of birds and animals - many of which are categorised as endangered by their breed societies. An ancient...

  • Ilnacullin (Garnish Island)

    Cork viewed 1,044

    This garden of rare natural beauty has to be seen to be believed.

  • Irish Farm-Safari Park

    Westmeath viewed 1,727

    Welcome to our unique fun and educational tours... There are a large range of animals waiting to meet you at the Irish Farm-Safari Park in the Midlands, Ireland. Some such animals are: Red deer, Sika deer, a black Donkey, Emus, Llama's, Pot belly pigs...

  • ISPCA Centre

    Longford viewed 1,222

    The new ISPCA National Animal Centre have lots of dogs and cats looking for new homes. We would welcome people from anywhere in Ireland to come and look at our shelter. Its a nice day out and you might find the pet of your dreams!

  • John F Kennedy Arboretum

    Wexford viewed 718

    A plant collection of international standing dedicated to the memory of John F Kennedy.

  • Kennedy's Animal Farm

    Kerry viewed 942

    Pets from fur to feather, indoors and outdoors, ready to be Cuddled, fed and admired - deer, pigs, piglets, calves, sheep and lambs, goats and kids. "Honey". "Silver" and "Saoirse" - our Lovely ponies who love to take children...

  • Kia-Ora Mini Farm

    Wexford viewed 1,401

    On their Day at Kia Ora Mini Farm, the children can hold and feed a variety of live pet animals such as puppies, rabbits, poultry, sheep, the pot bellied pig, donkeys, sheep, lama's, goats amongst many others. They will have access to the farm tractors...

  • Killinkere Visitor Farm

    Cavan viewed 344

    Killinkere Visitor Farm is situated in Lisnagirl, Killinkere halfway between Virginia and Bailieborough in Co Cavan. Sometimes referred to as a Pet Farm or an Open Farm. It is both of these things and much more. It is a real Working Farm in the traditional...

  • Kissane Sheep Farm

    Kerry viewed 823

    Kissane Sheep Farm is a traditional working sheep farm with approx. 1.000 mountain sheep and hundreds of lambs. The farm is run by John and Anne Kissane and is in the family for over a hundred years. On Kissane Sheep Farm you can enjoy the following...

  • Leahy's Open Farm

    Cork viewed 1,864

    Situated in East Cork, just 3 miles from the lovely village of Dungourney, bordering Cnoc-a-Ceo Woods, this family run farm is open to visitors of all ages for the summer and Christmas seasons. We have a large selection of animals on display,, Rheas,...

  • Leslie Hill Open Farm

    Antrim viewed 647

    Leslie Hill is far more than an Open Farm. It is a very extensive and beautiful estate with a delightful air of peace and serenity. Bring a picnic, call at the Tea Room and return home with a memento of a unique day from the shop. Let the children loose...

  • Lough Boora Parklands

    Offaly viewed 1,075

    Visit this unique landscape at the heart of Ireland. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, families and school days out. Lots of fun things to do: Walking Routes, Cycle Paths, Sculpture Park, Fishing Lakes, Bird Watching, Picnic Area, Wildlife &...

  • Loughside Open Dairy Farm

    Antrim viewed 743

    Fallow deer, Highland cattle, ponies, donkeys, jacob sheep, Friesian Holstein herd. Vixens at pets' corner, bird sanctuary. Adventure playground, trip on miniature train. Refreshments. Wheelchair access.

  • Mellowes Adventure & Childcare

    Meath viewed 1,104

    Mellowes Adventure have been operating their childcare centre since 2004 on one acre fun site, a place where children are introduced to a world of fun activities with an educational foundation. A large pet corner was introduced in May 2009, where animals...

  • Millbridge Farm

    Donegal viewed 1,105

    Millbridge Farm is a 200 acre dairy farm situated along the river Deele in lovely Donegal. Water from the Deele passes through the lake, where people of all ages can enjoy the boats and canoes. Clydesdale horses, various breeds of sheep, pigs, goats, fowl,...

  • Millennium Forests

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    In the run up the the Millennium, over 607 hectares, (fifteen hundred acres) of native Irish woodland were restored and designated as 16 'Millennium Forests'. Over 1,200,000 native Irish saplings were planted in the Millennium Forests and and are dedicated...

  • Moher Hill Open Farm & Leisure Park

    Clare viewed 892

    Beautifully situated overlooking Liscannor Bay, this award winning (Environmetal Award) farm is close to Ennistymon, Lahinch, Liscannor and Doolin. Visitors to the farm can interact with a variety of beguiling animals, those typical to Irish farms,...

  • Newbridge House & Traditional Farm

    Dublin viewed 5,771

    Newbridge House is a very fine example of a true Georgian mansion within Newbridge Demesne Regional Park. Attractions include pet farm, children's playground, woodland walks and large green open areas.

  • Newgrange Falconry

    Meath viewed 954

    A family-run falconry school offering a unique and memorable experience with our very experienced team in the ancient art of falconry. We offer falconry displays, lessons, birds of prey appearances and educational visits.

  • Newgrange Farm

    Meath viewed 1,713

    Newgrange farm is a genuine family owned and run working farm / educational facility, where adults and children can try the "hands on" experience of bottle feeding, feeding, holding, petting, and seeing all the usual farm animals and poultry,...

  • Pallas Hill Open Farm

    Tipperary viewed 412

    Pallas Hill Open Farm is a family friendly open farm and adventure playground featuring a variety of animals to see and feed both indoors and outdoors, indoor and outdoor picnic areas, farm museum, adventure playground and play park, art and crafts room,...

  • Red Mountain Open Farm

    Meath viewed 1,338

    Red Mountain Open Farm is a new, great and affordable day out. Open all year round it is the ideal destination for family outings, Birthday and Hen parties, fun and educational tours, for corporate team building and company days. Special needs groups...

  • Seasafari Seal Watching Cruises

    Kerry viewed 949

    Fun, eco-nature and seal watching cruise.Seafari's 2hour 10 mile long cruise takes you on a magical tour around the many Islands of the sheltered Kenmare bay. The humerous Captain Ray and his superb guides give an excellent commentary on a wide variety...

  • Sheep & Wool Centre

    Galway viewed 61

    Sheep shearing demonstrations in July and August. Sunday - Thursday. 10am - 5pm. Sheep shearing and wool craft demonstrations. Watch sheep being shorn with the traditional hand shears and see the wool been carded and spun into yarn. Enjoyable event...

  • Stephenstown Pond Nature Park

    Louth viewed 1,265

    Stephenstown Pond has gone through a transformation over the past ten years and has become and important nature habitat in the area. The conference and enterprise centre has also become a central part of the community.The Stephenstown Pond Trust has ensured...

  • Stonehall Visitor Farm

    Limerick viewed 1,272

    Stonehall farm allows the visitors to experience first hand the enjoyment & fun of a wide variety of animals in a secure and pleasant setting. Some of our rarer residents include Alapacs, Llama, Emus, Ostrich, Parrots, & Eurasian Eagle owl named...

  • Streamvale Farm

    Antrim viewed 563

    Streamvale Farm is a family run dairy farm situated on the edge of Belfast, with beautiful views over the city and its surrounding hills. It is the feel, the sound, the smell and the sights of a real live farm and the animals which will make you want to...

  • T-Bay Surf and Wildlife Centre

    Waterford viewed 924

    Approved by the Irish Surfing Association & European Surfing Federation, we offer many surfing programs for all levels of experience. Visit our wildlife exhibition or relax in the café . We cater for corporate outings, social clubs, schools, youth...

  • Tarrea Queen Tours

    Galway viewed 1,348

    For tour indeas and things to do in Galway, join skipper Joe Brady abaord the Tarrea Queen for Sea Angling, Ecotours, Scuba diving and Sea Surveys. Explore the natural beauty and hidden treasures of Galway’s coastline by partaking in an Eco-Tour on board...

  • Tick Tock Activity Farm

    Wicklow viewed 1,177

    Welcome to Tick-Tock Activity farm located in the lovely countryside of County Wicklow. At our farm your children will have a fun filled day holding and feeding a wide variety of animals including rabbits, sheep and donkeys. There is full access to all...

  • Tullynally Castle and Gardens

    Westmeath viewed 1,282

    The gardens, like the castle are on a magnificent scale, taking in nearly 12 hectares. Terraced lawns around the castle overlook superb 18th century parkland. Tullynally has been the seat of the Pakenhams, later Earls of Longford, for over 300 years. Set...

  • Turoe Pet Farm & Leisure Park

    Galway viewed 1,641

    Family run indoor and outdoor leisure park, situated Bullaun, approx 4kn from Loughrea. Turoe Farm offers many opportunities for people to enjoy a fun-filled day out. No matter what the weather conditions are, there is always something to do! One...

  • Wildlife Educational Centre

    Monaghan viewed 805

    On display at Monaghan Wildlife and Exhibition Centre we have mounted displays of 200 species of Irish fauna in five specially designed habitat sets; River/Lake/Coastal, Bog & Moorland, Woodland, Farmland and Garden. This is one of the largest privately...

  • Woodville Farm

    Sligo viewed 734

    Wander through the nature trail in mature woodland and enjoy close contact with cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, pet lambs, and donkeys in a picturesque parkland setting. Various breeds of poultry and pheasants share our walled garden, while history and heritage...

  • World of Owls

    Antrim viewed 1,004

    We offer the amazing opportunity to meet, up close our Birds of Prey from all over the world including falcons, hawks and vultures. We offer guided tours and talks on the conservation work with, which we are involved in around the world. You can even witness...

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