The Irish playground on popular beach with go-karting, historic seaweed baths & waterpark for cheap family day out
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Enniscrone is a popular destination for families
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The playground is right off the beach
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There is also go-karting for the kids
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The seaside town is known for its fabulous beach, which is ideal for swimming, walking or relaxing.
It is known as one of the safest and tidiest beaches along the west coast of Ireland - and its 5km of golden sand is a must-visit.
It was awarded Blue Flag status, making it safe for
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Lifeguards watch over the beach during the summer months, making it safe for all ages.
It's the perfect beach to take a leisurely stroll and is known for its amazing sunsets.
Just behind the beach is a lovely playground for the
The Hollows playground offers Crazy Golf, tennis, a bouncing castle and a ball pond - it is the perfect
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It features a range of play units for all ages, and costs €3 to enter.
The entrance fee also covers go-karting, while crazy golf is an extra €3.
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It's open daily from May until the end of August from 10am to 8pm.
And it is a hit with holidaymakers, racking up 3.7 stars out of 5 on Google.
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One visitor said: "What a super location and perfect after a trip to the beach... toilet was clean and few lads there helping with kids on go-karts.
"Fun for all ages of little ones. Times can Vary - well of course due to Irish Weather. Will be back."
Someone else wrote: "Nice ,clean and safe playground for children of various ages.
"Also has a wheelchair swing. The go-karts are the biggest attraction and the staff are very accommodating and mindful of the children's safety."
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There is also an indoor arcade just off the beach full of different games for the kids and a casino for the
And you can also park up your campervan or pitch a tent to
Or head to the historic seaweed baths for a relaxing
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Kilcullen's Seaweed baths opened in 1912 and is now into the fifth generation of ownership.
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Or, head to the town's own aqua park, WaterPoint, which offers fun for the entire family.
It has an 18m pool and a
For the kids, the highlight is sure to be the 65-metre flume water slide.
And for the little ones, there is also a separate children's pool.
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The town is also home to one of Ireland's most famous clubs, Enniscrone
There is a range of accommodation on offer, so you won't have to travel far to find this gem.
And Sligo town is less than an hour away by car or
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Enniscrone is known for its stunning sunsets
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