Many thanks to Nanny for putting this list of activities together. Basic information and distance from the venue included.

Nenagh, County Tipperary and surrounding areas

Activities with water

Aqua Splash Lough Derg

Web: www.aquasplash.ie

Tel: +35389 226 7684

Sat Nav: E45 EK12 - 15 min drive

Info: Open daily 11.00 – 19.00 (weather permitting), last booking 18.00.

Lough Derg Blue Ways

Web: www.bluewaysireland.org/trails/lough-derg-east

Tel: +44 028 6632 3004

Sat Nav: Garrykennedy Harbour, E45 PF59 - 20 min drive

Info: Multiple starting points to explore Lough Derg.

Gardens and Parks

Birr Castle Gardens

Web: www.birrcastle.com

Tel: +353 57 9120336

Sat Nav: Rosse Row, County Offaly, R42 VO27 - 30 min drive

Info: 120 acres with 10km walks - waterfall, tree house, playground, science centre. Open daily.

Curragh Chase Forest Park

Web: www.coillte.ie/site/curragh-chase-forest-park

Tel: +353 818 367 378

Sat Nav: Coillte, National Forest, Kilcornan, County Limerick - 50 min drive

Info: Open 08.00 – 21.00. Car Park £5 by card only.

Jim Blake's Garden

Web: www.huntingbrookgardens.com

Tel: +353 87 285 6601

Sat Nav: W91 YK33 - 1 h 30 min drive

Info: No Dogs.

Stonehall Visitor Farm and Wildlife Park and Zoo

Web: www.stonehallvisitorfarm.com

Tel: +353 61 393 490

Sat Nav: Curragh Chase, Kilkornan, V49 D7E8 - 50 min drive

Info: Open 11.00-17.00 - Booking online only.

Places Of Interest

Nenagh Castle

Web: www.nenagh.ie/places-of-interest/details/nenagh-castle

Tel: + 353 67 33 850

Sat Nav: O'Rahilly Street, Nenagh - 10 min drive

Info: Free admission and tour. Open: Tues– Sat, 10.00– 13.00 and 14.00 – 15.00.

Cahir Castle / St Patrick's Rock

Web: www.heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/cahir-castle/

Tel: +353 52 744 1011

Sat Nav: Castle Street Cahir Co. Tipperary E21 P652 - 1 h 10 min drive

Info: One of Ireland's largest castles. 5Km walk to summit.

Cliffs of Moher

Web: www.cliffsofmoher.ie

Tel: +353 65 708 6141

Sat Nav: V95 KN9T - 1 h 30 min drive

Info: The Wild Atlantic Way – Walk. O'Brien 700ft tower.

Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Web: www.flyingboatmuseum.com

Tel: +353 69 65 416

Sat Nav: Main St, Foynes County Limerick, V94 T6C1 - 55 min drive

Info: Well reviewed museum for plane and boat enthusiasts!

Roscrea Heritage Centre, Castle and Damer House

Web: www.slievebloom.ie/visit/roscrea-heritage-centre

Tel: +353 505 21852

Sat Nav: Castle Street Roscrea E53 F652 - 30 min drive

Info: Moated 1280 castle; House pre-Palladien. partly furnished. Mill.

Cork and Kerry (neighbouring (and superior) counties)

Blarney Castle and Gardens

Web: blarneycastle.ie

Tel: +353 21 438 5252

Sat Nav: Blarney County Cork, T23 Y598 - 1 h 40 min drive

Info: Kiss the Blarney Stone! Open 09.00 - 19.00 .

Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens

Web: fotahouse.com

Tel: +353 21 481 5 543

Sat Nav: Fota Island, Carrigtwohill County Cork, T45 Y642 - 2 h drive

Info: House open 10.30 – 17.00 daily. Tours from 12.30 – 15.00. Arboretum and Gardens Open Mon-Fri 10.30 – 15.00. Italianate and sunken gardens. Orangery.

Mitchelstown Caves

Web: www.michelstowncaves.com

Tel: +353 527 467 246

Sat Nav: Burricourt Cohir, E21 H920 - 1 h 10 min drive

Info: A major cave discovery in 1833. Open 10.30 – 15.45 for - 1km guided tours , plenty of food options.

Muckross House and Garden and Traditional Farms

Web: www.muckross-house.ie

Tel: +353 6466 70144

Sat Nav: The National Park, Killarney, Co Kerry. V93 N673 - 2 h 15 min drive

Info: House and farm, with crafts and beautiful walks

The Ring of Kerry

Web: www.wildernessireland.com/blog/ring-of-kerry-drive/

Info: 179 km/111 mile spectacular tour – pristine beaches, waterfall, atmospheric villages.

Useful Web Sites

Discover Ireland

www.discoverireland.ie

Tipperary Tourist Board

tipperary.com

Limerick Tourist Board

www.limerick.ie

Dublin Tourist Board

www.visitdublin.com

The Irish Times: Family Days out in Ireland

https://rb.gy/aqjz3w

Day Out With the Kids

https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/republic-of-ireland