Things to do in Limerick with kids
9 family days out across Limerick, from King John's Castle and the city to riverside walks, farms and greenways. City and country in one, all loved and added by home educating parents.
Days out & things to do
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Grange Stone Circle
The Grange Stone Circle in Limerick is a remarkable symbol of the Bronze Age. This 4,000-year-old circular enclosure, the largest…
Moonpreneur Robotics (Limerick)
A hands-on robotics programme for young makers from Moonpreneur, with free in-person trial sessions in Limerick. Build and tinker…
King John's Castle
Limerick's big riverside castle, right on King's Island by the Shannon. Children can climb the towers and walk the battlements, an…
WhenOpen daily; 9.30am to 6pm in summer, to 5pm in winter (last entry an hour before)
Foynes Flying Boat Museum
The story of when Foynes was the last stop for the great transatlantic flying boats in the 1930s and 40s. The showpiece is a full-…
WhenOpen daily 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm)
Lough Gur
One of Ireland's richest archaeological spots, a horseshoe-shaped lake that people have lived around for six thousand years. The v…
WhenCentre open daily; 10am to 6pm March to September, to 4pm October to February
Curraghchase Forest Park
A big Coillte forest park west of Limerick with two playgrounds, an arboretum and six waymarked woodland trails. The easy 1.1km la…
WhenOpen daylight hours, year-round
Terra Nova Fairy Garden
A one-acre fairy garden near Kilmallock, dotted with tiny fairy houses, doors and little scenes tucked in among the planting. The…
WhenOpen daily 11am to 6pm, April to September only
What's on in Limerick
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The Happy Halloween Experience
A gentle indoor Halloween visit to the home of Hattie O'Goodspell, the Good Witch of Munster. Children hear stories, practise spel…
WhenSaturday 17 to Saturday 31 October
Trick or Treat in the City
A free city-centre trail where families follow Halloween characters through the streets, collect stamps and surprises, and enjoy s…
WhenSelected evenings 24 to 31 October, from 3pm
Groups & meet-ups in Limerick
1Home Education in Limerick / Clare and Surrounding Areas
A private Facebook group for families home educating in Limerick, Clare and the surrounding areas. It's an active local community…
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