Let's Play Outdoors

Greenways Ireland

Green Ways: A Greenway is a predominantly traffic free path, designated for use by pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorised users such as wheelchair users, families with buggies etc. To find one near you check out sportireland.ie/

Blue Flag Beaches

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Blue Flag beaches are beaches and marinas awarded Blue Flag status for their cleanliness, water quality, safety and level of environmental protection. To find a blue flag beach in your area visit https://beachawards.ie/blue-flag/sites-2-2/

If you are heading out for a fun filled day to a blue flag beach, why not see our fun list of things to do!

Heritage Ireland

Admission charges to all open, fee paying OPW heritage sites are free on the first Wednesday of every month. Check out HeritageIreland.ie

There are also many unguided heritage sites which are free all of the time and ready for family, fun filled adventure. Check out Top free unguided sites Heritage Ireland

National Parks & Wildlife Service

For information on Ireland’s national parks and nature reserves visit https://www.npws.ie/

Outdoor play is good for your child’s physical health, development and self-confidence. It’s great fun too! Playing outdoors also provides children with an opportunity to explore and experience the natural world.

The following games have been taken from the book 'Under the Moon, Over the Stars: Irish Urban Street Games' written by Díóg O'Connell, which chronicles the games played by Irish children for generations. This book can be purchased from bookstores online.

For more ideas on outdoor play please visit:

• Cork Sports Partnership.
• PlayScotland: their new downloadable Play Pack for playing at home - inside and out
• National Play Hub Scotland
• Play Wales: active play in and around the home
• PlayBoard NI – Leading The Play Agenda