Family Fun
Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula has lots to offer for a
fun family holiday
List of Services
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Last Leprechaun of IrelandList Item 1
Just along the shore, beside the underground cavern of the Last Leprechauns of Ireland you’ll find the Carlingford Folklore Park, an admission free park for people to visit and enjoy, there are seating areas and a small playground with fantastic views of Carlingford Lough, the Mountains of Mourne and Slieve Foye.
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BeachesList Item 2
There are lots of adventures to have on Carlingford Lough and the surrounding coastline, from organised sailing trips to swimming, pier jumping and picnics on the beach. The water in Carlingford Lough and the surrounding beaches is safe to swim and have fun in.
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Carlingford Adventure CentreList Item 3
Offer a fun and safe way to try exciting outdoor adventures. They welcome families, groups, and individuals. There are full day and half day options available throughout the year, and kids camps during Easter, Summer, and Halloween/Autumn.
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Carlingford Greenway Bike Hire
We have over 100 bikes to offer for all sizes - Hybrids ,EBikes and kids! We also offer doggie/child trailers & child seats. 3 hour/Full Day or weekly. Helmets/bags/locks/map included in price.
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Finn The Dolphin
Finn has been a resident of Carlingford Lough since 2020. His appearance around the Greenore coastline has brought much joy to the people and visitors to the area. He is a bottlenose dolphin who seems to like his solitary existence. Visitors and locals can see his playful antics from the Greenore shore. It is very to respect his space and not disrupt his resting and eating habits
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Aura Swimming PoolList Item 4
Try a family swim session at Aura Leisure which is guaranteed to be lots of fun for young and old whatever the weather.
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Slieve Gullion Playpark and Fionn's Giant Adventure
Slieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. The Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and a Courtyard with coffee shop.
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Playgrounds
There are four playgrounds in the Peninsula
Omeath
Carlingford
Cooley
Lordship
The link below gives directions to the plagrounds.