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Pack a picnic this summer There’s no better time to dust off those picnic baskets and hit the great outdoors.

With no shortage of perfect picnic spots, why not spread a rug for an al fresco feast?

Here are some suggestions to whet your appetite.

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  • The Terrace Restaurant, Wexford
  • Inishbofin set dancing weekend
  • Horse racing
Summer fun for adults With a packed calendar of events, it's time to get ready for some grown-up fun this summer.

Why not get away for an action-packed break in Ireland? Live it up with a shopping trip, dining experience, comedy night or a day at the races - the choice is yours.

Summer for grown-ups
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  • Ride the wild countryside on a four legged friend
  • Surf your way to a fun and healthy new skill
  • Trace your ancestors to the four corners of Ireland
Up for a fresh challenge? Learn something new while having fun. Explore Ireland by combining a holiday with an exciting new skill.

From surfing to pottery making, horse riding to cooking, there are a myriad of terrific courses to dive into, so don't miss out.

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The wind might howl and the rain might fall, but that won't stop you having some family fun. With plenty of water parks and leisure centres across Ireland, there's no excuse to stay at home.

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Rainy day activities

Amble around an aquariumIt's full of water - but you won't get wet. Enjoy the national aquarium in Galway.

Go deep undergroundAilwee Caves and Birds of Prey Centre is a fantastic - and dry - family day out.

Jump in a bogMonsoon conditions are best for getting muddy at Causey Farm near Navan.

Check out the ArkAvoid the floods and get the whole family interacting with art, theatre and science.

Tame some scaly beastsSee and handle over 120 amazing snakes and lizards at Kilkenny's Reptile Village Zoo.

Get bowled overCavan's Astra Bowl has six full-length bowling lanes, pool tables, jukebox and cafe.

Potter about KinsaleWatch your budding artists blossom on the courses at Kinsale Pottery & Arts Centre.

Steam into ClareExperience train travel "1892 style" on the restored West Clare Railway.


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Summer family fun

The evenings are longer and brighter and that's all the reason you need to get out and about for some family fun this summer.

There's so much going on around the country this summer, from art classes to family festivals, and horse-riding to sailing trips.

So make sure to check our listings for some family fun in a part of Ireland near you. Get ready for a summer adventure or two.

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