Discover the best kept secret on the Irish Summer Festival scene in Leixlip this June Bank Holiday Weekend. Join us at the Court Yard Hotel for 4 nights of great live music. See headline acts such as Kormac's Big Band, Hudson Taylor, The Riptide Movement and our annual Monday night headliner - Smash Hits! Tickets are €10 per day or €30 for the Weekend
Times: 5.30pm - Late Admission: €10 per day or €30 Weekend Pas www.courtyard.ie/Leixlip-festival.html
e: info@courtyard.ie
Court Yard Hotel, Main Street, Leixlip Kildare

A celebration of creativity, music, play and the magic of nature where children can be free in a world without schedules or routines, Body&Soul today announces a programme of enchanting adventures and magical happenings for ‘Soul Kids @ Body&Soul ’ at this year’s festival. ‘Soul Kids’ promises to be the ultimate playground for the imagination with spectacular acts, performances, creative workshops and adventures in the forest, lakeside, walled gardens and hidden pathways designed to feed young imaginations. Bring your little ones to Ballinlough Estate this summer solstice and allow them to enjoy a weekend of magical happenings. www.bodyandsoul.ie.
Ballinlough Castle, Clonmellon Westmeath

An educational walk and talk through a 5 acre young woodland area planted in bee loving shrubs and flowers. Nature activity trail for children. Observation hive to watch and learn about honey bees at work from the safety of behind glass.
Times: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: €5.00 adult, €3.00 children Visit Facebook Page
e: candpgorman@gmail.com
Crerogue, Kilmessan Meath

Groove is a super 2-day family-friendly summer festival in Kilruddery House & Gardens on 7th & 8th July 2018. There will be great music, even better food and this event is completely child friendly. Kids and teens of all ages are welcome at Groove. Hell & Back will be running lots of exciting challenges throughout the weekend.  The Groove World of Magical Mystery will have shows to make your hair stand on end or your to laugh until your belly is sore. groovefestival.ie
e: info@groovefestival.ie
Kilruddery House and Gardens, Bray Wicklow

Ireland’s Toughest Physical and Mental Endurance Challenge for Children, HELL & BACK Junior is a fun and exhilarating obstacle course mud run for primary school kids seeking the ultimate adventure! Designed by our award-winning obstacle course team, there is a 1KM Little Devil course for 5-7 year olds and a 2.5KMJunior HellRaiser course for 8-12 year olds
Times: From 9am Admission: From €25 www.hellandback.ie
e: ali@aliveoutside.ie
Kilruddery Estate, Bray Wicklow