Thing To Do In Galway
Discover Family Fun Things To Do In Galway and Kids Activities
Discover lots of things to do with the kids in Galway with activity centres, fun places to go, adventure centres and lots more. You can also find up to date information on events and movies on our Kids Events On Now and Kids Movies Out Now zones.
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Athenry Castle GalwayEaster to October. Built in 1249 ,The castle was restored in 2005 using the building techniques which would have been used when the castle was built. There are guided tours during the summer. |
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Aughnanure Castle Oughterard.Open Late Spring to early Autumn Built by the O’Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib |
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Cactus Jacks Galway6pm to late [Mon to Sun] A child friendly restaurant serving quality mexican food with the genuine hospitality of the Mexican people. The childrens menu includes the usual kids favourites. |
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City Limits Entertainment CentreOpen Daily City Limits Entertainment Centre for all your family fun, kids entertainment and party venue in Oranmore Galway. |
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Connemara National ParkMarch - October Attractions include exhibitions, nature trails, audio-visual show. In addition there is a summer programme of walks, talks and special events for younger visitors. |
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Connemara TrailFor over 30 years the Leahy family have enjoyed introducing visitors to this very special part of Ireland. Their friendly care ensures that every rider goes home with special memories. |
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Coole Park And GardensCoole Park, now a nature reserve, was the home of Lady Augusta Gregory, dramatist and co-founder with Edward Martyn and W.B. Yeats of the Abbey Theatre. |
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Corrib CruisesMay – October Corrib Cruises offers pleasure cruises on Lough Corrib, Ireland's largest lake and one of the most scenic in Europe. |
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Dan O'Hara's Heritage And History CentreAward-winning Dan O'Hara's Heritage and History Centre, listed as one of Ireland's top tourist attractions, offers unique experience which should be part of everyones visit to the West. |
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Dun AonghasaMar - Oct: Daily 10.00-18.00 Nov - Feb: Daily 10.00-16.00 Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. |
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Dunguaire Castle GalwayApril to Oct. Dunguaire Castle has, for hundreds of years, stood proudly on the site of the seveth-century stronghold of Guaire, the King of Connaught. |
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Eye Cinema GalwayEye Cinema in Galway has nine screens which are all wheelchair accessible and suitable for those who are hearing or visually impaired. Perfect for everyone in the family in Galway. |
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Galway AquariumThe Prom, Salthill, Galway Galway Aquarium Ireland's National Aquarium is home to 170 species of fresh water and marine life. It is also a great Kids Party venue in Galway. |
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Kiltartan Gregory Museum And Millennium ParkSummer: Daily Winter: Sundays only The Kiltartan Gregory Museum and Millennium Park is a restored school that was built in 1892. It includes a classroom that appears as it was 100 years ago. |
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Leenane Cultural CentreA beautiful purpose built visitor centre. |
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Leisure World GalwayLeisure World is an all weather family recreation centre which includes Ten-Pin Bowling, Kiddies Adventureland, Pool/ Snooker Tables, Air Hockey Tables and the latest Video Pursuits |
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Omniplex GalwayOpen daily from 2pm and from 12noon Saturday and Sunday Galway Omniplex - good fun for kids and all the family with kids club! Boasting the latest in projection and digital sound technology, Omniplex has become the standard bearer for multiplex facilities. |
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Omniplex OranmoreOpen daily from 6pm and from 12noon Saturday and Sunday Oranmore Omniplex - fun for kids and all the family! Boasting the latest in projection and digital sound technology, Omniplex Cinema has become the standard bearer for multiplex facilities. |
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Pallas Karting7 days a week, 10am to 5pm, If you wish to visit after 5pm reservation is essential. Take a spin to Pallas Karting. Here you can be in the driving seat, jostling for pole position in one of the fastest and most exhilarating sports in Ireland today on Europe's largest Karting Centre. |
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Patrick Pearse's Cottage GalwayA small restored cottage overlooking the breathtaking lakes and mountains of Connemara, used by Patrick Pearse (1879–1916) leader of the 1916 Rising, as a summer residence. |
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Portumna CastleThe great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde. |
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Rathbaun FarmPet Farm In Galway Rathbaun Farm is situated in a rural area of Southwest County Galway in Ardrahan. The Connolly family have been farming the 80 acres of land for over 200 years. |
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Stagecoach School GalwayStretch your child's imagination in three directions at once. Stagecoach teaches them to act,sing and dance. |
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Thoor BallyleeThoor Ballylee is well known as the summer home of the poet W.B. Yeats and as the setting of his poems, "The Winding Stair" and "The Tower". |
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Turoe Pet FarmLoughrea Link Road, Galway Located in a beautiful rural setting, the 14 acre Turoe Pet Farm and Leisure Park has extensive all weather family facilities. |




















