Category: Connacht

Jan 06
Family Friendly Walks in Leitrim

If you’re looking for things to do in Leitrim with kids and your family, a family walk is always a great option. Leitrim has some great options including: Acres Lake Boardwalk, Drumshanbo which is Ireland’s first floating boardwalk! Glencar Waterall, Glencar Be sure to let us know of any other family favourites in Leitirm! *Image […]

Nov 06
Family Walks in Roscommon

If you’re looking for something to do with your family, a walk is always a great option! Out in the fresh air, free to roam and explore! Roscommon has some lovely family friendly walks including the extremly popular Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle. There are numerous walking trails there but not all of them […]

Sep 07
Moms of Connacht

After the hugely popular Moms of Munster post, it’s now the turn of Moms in Connacht! We’ll definitely need help with this one so please share your own page, or your favourites, so we can grow the list and help moms find other moms! Here goes … GALWAYKristina @transatlantic_leonardsCassandra @theschoolgateadventureTara @inishbofinislandlife (Inishbofin Island, Connemara)Ciara @mummys_make_upBobbi @bobbicotterLaura @drlauragpMichelle @wonkyeye.photographySíle @sileseoige Joanna @stylebyjo.ie Nuala @nualagorham Roseanna […]

Aug 04
Family Friendly Walks in Galway

Galway is a family favourite for many reasons. It’s bursting with activities and things to do, including so many beautiful Family Friendly walks. Whether you are looking for things to do in Galway as a native, or a visitor, a family walk is always a great option! Athenry Town Park Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra Knockma Woods, […]

Jul 20
Pet Friendly Accommodation Ireland

This little guy is ready to go places!! Hat and all for the four seasons of an Irish Summer!! **Before we share the recommendations, just to keep in mind that some hotels allow dogs into the hotel room, others have separate kennels and others allow them around the whole hotel. With the current climate, certain […]

Jun 29
Family Friendly Walks in Sligo

There are many fabulous walks for families in Sligo. As always, let us know if you feel we are missing one of your favourites! Happy Walking! IT Sligo – Sligo Town Knocknarea – Quwwn Maeve’s Trail [not buggy friendly] Strandhill – Coastal Path Hazelwood Forest, Calry Slish Wood Doorly Park, Sligo Town Lissadell House and […]

Jun 29
Family Friendly Walks in Mayo

Looking for things to do with your family? Whether in your home county or visiting, a family walk is a gorgeous way to spend a morning or afternoon. And Mayo has walks aplenty! Some of the beauties in Mayo include: McMahon Park, Claremorris Westport House Tourmakeady Forest and Waterfall The Great Western Greenway If you […]

Jul 28
Glencar Waterfall, Leitrim

Glencar Waterfall provides a lovely morning / afternoon family trip where you can immerse yourself in nature. Nothing better for kids’ sense of wonder and adventure!! A short walk along a forest path brings you to the beautiful waterfall … spectacular scenery and also, keep an eye on the way up for goats in the […]

Jun 10
Turlough Park House, Co. Mayo

Thanks so much to @amotherstale_ for her great recommendation for this week’s family friendly spot to visit … Turlough Park House in Co. Mayo. This is a free day out that has been listed as suitable for newborn to 103 years old!! Sounds pretty suitable for a family day out so!! It’s located in Turlough, just outside […]

May 13
Salthill, Galway

A visit to Salthill Promenade and Beaches, only 3km west of Galway City, comes highly recommended for a family day out. Walking the promenade, spectacular views of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands, Galway City and the Clare hills on a good day, watching the swimmers and divers, walking or hanging out on the beach – […]

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