The National Aquarium of Ireland, two floors and 170 native species from the bay and the rivers, on the Prom. All weather, fully accessible. Daily feeds and talks.

Pool with the big slide, crazy golf, the amusements in summer and gigs in the hall. Beside the Prom and the 401 bus.

Indoor multi-sport arena: test your football, hurling, golf and basketball skills against the machines. Rainy-day favourite for kids and stag groups alike.

Wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball courts and foam pits near the racecourse. Book a slot; socks compulsory.

Racing on Friday and Saturday nights ten minutes from Eyre Square. Restaurant above the track, bar below it.

The seven-day Festival at the end of July, plus October and September meetings. Shuttle buses from Eyre Square on race days.

Old-school seaside amusements on the Prom, open summer and bank holidays. Waltzer, dodgems, the lot.

Working farm with animals to feed, indoor play barn, pedal karts and a maize maze in autumn. Summer and school holidays.