21 events for Family Fun
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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
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
Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 23 August
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate
23/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 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 – 2.30pm
Living History tour:-Bringing the 19th century to life – Sunday 6 December – 2.30pm
06/12/2026
2:30 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
The Oceanic Odyssey of Oscar The Octopus 🐙
Charles Fort Military Fortress
20/06/2026 - 31/08/2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm![external image of a church with tower protruding toward the sky]()
Free
Detective and Nature trails for budding sleuths
Ennis Friary
01/06/2026 - 31/08/2026
![Round tower and church ruins]()
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![Archery demonstration]()
Free
Archery Demonstration at Athenry Castle
Athenry Castle
15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm![]()
Free
Dig and Discover at Ennis Friary!
Ennis Friary
22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
11:30 am - 1:30 pm![Children in the woods in the outdoor classroom]()
Wild Garden Adventures: Eco Explorers
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
August 12th = 11am and 2:30pm
![Closeup shot of a bee pollinating in the wall garden]()
Wild Garden Adventures: Busy Bee Count
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
August 5th = 11am and 2:30pm
August 19th = 11am and 2:30pm![]()
Free
“Beneath The Bastion”, Special Guided Tours to the interior of the Charles Bastion.
Charles Fort Military Fortress
22/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm![]()
Free
The Big Dig Workshop at Kells Priory
Kells Priory
19/08/2026 - 19/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm![]()
A Famly Fun Day to celebrate Heritage Week in Glendalough Visitor Centre OPW
Glendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre
23/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm![Poster for Pond dipping]()
Wild Garden Adventures: Pond Dipping
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin
26/08/2026 - 26/08/2026
11:00 am - 3:30 pm![A castle in the background of water]()
Free
Ross Castle through the Ages
Ross Castle
16/08/2026: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
23/08/2026: 2:00 - 3:00 pm![Morning Room at Emo Court]()
Free
Emo Court Children Seek and Find tour
Emo Court and Estate
15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm![Living History event]()
Free
Swords and Shield’s Workshop
Reginald’s Tower
19/08/2026
Session 1: 10.00am to 11.30am
Session 2: 12.30pm to 2:00 pm.
