Heritage Ireland

Summer Activities for Kids – Scattery Island ⛵

Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre

01/06/2026 - 23/09/2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Free

Detective and Nature trails for budding sleuths

Ennis Friary

01/06/2026 - 31/08/2026

Free

The Oceanic Odyssey of Oscar The Octopus 🐙

Charles Fort Military Fortress

20/06/2026 - 31/08/2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wild Garden Adventures: Pond Dipping

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

This event takes place on:
Wednesday 1st July
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Wednesday July 22nd
11:00 am and 2:30 pm 

Free

Music in the Gardens : St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band

Kilkenny Castle

12th July 3:00 - 4:00 pm
19th July 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Free

Living history-bringing the 19th century to life 12 July 26 – 2.30pm

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

12/07/2026
2:30 pm

Wild Garden Adventures: Eco Explorers

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

Wednesday 15th July at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm.

Free

Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life -Sunday, 19 July 26

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

19/07/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wild Garden Adventures: Bird Safari

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

29/07/2026 - 29/07/2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Free

Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life – Monday, 3 August

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

03/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Free Admission Day at Charles Fort on Saturday 15th August 2026

Charles Fort Military Fortress

Guided Tours available at: 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm

Free

Archery Demonstration at Athenry Castle

Athenry Castle

15/08/2026 - 15/06/2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

Paint your own Medieval Mellifont Tile

Old Mellifont Cistercian Abbey Monastic Site

16/08/2026
18/08/2026
20/08/2026
23/08/2026

Free

“Unearthed” LEGO Mission Challenge!

Donegal Castle

16/08/2026
Demonstrations at 2pm, 2.30pm and 3pm.

Free

Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 16 August

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

16/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Errigal Handweaver at Donegal Castle

Donegal Castle

17/08/2026 - 17/08/2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Free

The Big Dig Workshop at Kells Priory

Kells Priory

19/08/2026 - 19/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Dig and Discover at Ennis Friary!

Ennis Friary

22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Free

An Italian Tour of Ennis Medieval Friary

Ennis Friary

23/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free

Farmer’s Market – Sunday 6 September

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

06/09/2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free

Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life -Sunday 13 September

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

13/09/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday 4 October

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

04/10/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Living History tour:-Bringing the 19th century to life – Sunday 6 December 12 noon

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

06/12/2026
12:00 am

Free

Living History tour:-Bringing the 19th century to life – Sunday 6 December – 2.30pm

06/12/2026
2:30 pm