Family Attractions

Ireland is packed with incredible family attractions! Explore Dublin Zoo, home to over 400 animals, or take a step back in time at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in Clare. For outdoor fun, cycle the Waterford Greenway or visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Little adventurers will love the underground wonders of Marble Arch Caves, while budding scientists can explore interactive exhibits at Explorium Dublin. Animal lovers shouldn’t miss Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, where giraffes and cheetahs roam freely. Whether it’s history, nature, or adventure, Ireland has endless fun for families.

Cork – Blackrock Castle Observatory

Take your family on an adventure around the Blackrock Castle to see the Space Age Technology in the Observatory, Open to the public seven days a week. Have an Out of this World Birthday at the Castle

Dublin – National Botanic Gardens

The National Botanic Gardens is noted for its fine plant collections holding over 15,000 plant species and cultivars from a variety of habitats from all around the world. Holds Family Events

Dublin – The Little Museum of Dublin

The Little Museum of Dublin encourages children and adults alike to engage, learn and share in the educational experience it provides.

Dublin – Christ Church Cathedral

Families with children are always welcome to visit Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin and there is something there for everyone, they also do school tours

Dublin Zoo

Discover World of Cats, World of Primates, Fringes of the Arctic, and the City Farm . Be sure to take in a Keeper Talk and take a trip on the Nakuru Safari!

Galway – Patrick Pearse’s Cottage Galway

A 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.

Galway – Dan O’Hara’s Heritage And History Centre

Award-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.

Galway – Athenry Castle

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.

Galway – Dun Aonghasa

Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts on the Aran Islands.

Galway – Dunguaire Castle Galway

Dunguaire Castle has, for hundreds of years, stood proudly on the site of the seveth-century stronghold of Guaire, the King of Connaught.

Galway – Kiltartan Gregory Museum And Millennium Park

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.

Galway – Aughnanure Castle

Built by the O’Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib

Galway – Leenane Cultural Centre

A beautiful purpose built visitor centre based on the local sheep industry and wool handcrafts.

KIldare – Bog of Allen Nature Centre

Bog of Allen Nature Centre explore the wild boglands of Ireland and follow the self guiding tour of the exhibitions to learn about all aspects of Irish bogs

Kildare – The Steam Museum

This museum is housed, appropriately, in a church which once stood in the Inchicore railway works in Dublin.

Mayo – Ceide Fields Visitor Centre Mayo

Beneath the wild boglands of North Mayo lies the Céide Fields, the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world, consisting of field systems, dwelling areas and megalithic tombs.