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FREE Midterm Sports at Decathlon Ballymun

FREE midterm sports for the whole family at Decathlon Ballymun

All equipment will be provided – just wear the right clothes!

Are you scrambling for things to keep your children entertained over the Halloween midterm break? Do you fancy signing them up to practice some of their favourite sports, FOR FREE?

Decathlon Ballymun is inviting parents and children to enjoy the free on-site sports facilities with a wide range of sports activities taking place on site over the week! 

Perfect for families looking for an entertaining activity during the break, Decathlon will provide all the necessary equipment and instruction. Just bring suitable clothing and get ready to have a blast discovering the joy of sports!

Choose from the following sports:

  • GAA – Monday 30th October at 11am
  • Camogie & Hurling – Monday 30th October at 2pm
  • Archery – Tuesday 31st October at 11am
  • Golf – Tuesday 31st October at 2pm
  • Basketball – Wednesday 1st November at 11am
  • Darts – Wednesday 1st November at 2pm
  • Badminton – Thursday 2nd November at 11am
  • Fitness – Thursday 2nd November at 2pm
  • Football – Friday 3rd November at 11am
  • Cornhole – Friday 3rd November at 2pm

 

Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Events are suitable for all of the family to enjoy. Bookings can be made HERE.

For more information see www.decathlon.ie

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Elf Town Galway back for 2023

Elf Town is a 2 hour Christmas experience set over 3 different buildings with the magical journey itself set over 4 floors, where at the end, you and your family get a private visit with Santa who is the most realistic and authentic Santa you will find – The children will be amazed when he knows a little secret about each child.

This year, every child will receive an Elf Town branded gift pack with an official invite from Santa to Elf Town addressed to the children, our unique Golden ticket and a map of Elf Town. New to 2023 – Santa will also include a personalised postcard for each child thanking them for coming to Elf Town – something the grown-ups can leave on the tree on Christmas morning. This will come by post from Santa himself before your booking date. All included with your ticket purchase.

Only at Elf Town can your family have a private visit with the “Real Santa.” Our Santa is the most realistic and authentic Santa you will find. When we say, “Believe in the Magic” If at this stage you do not already – you are guaranteed to now. Santa will know some secrets on each of the children that visit his Grotto. Your children will be amazed when Santa can tell them something about themselves such as something they are good at, teachers name, best friend etc. Guaranteed to keep the children believing in the magic – not to mention the grown-ups! Santa gives each child a special Elf Town gold toy coin for them to go to Santa’s toy shop that is stacked floor to ceiling, with lots and lots of presents that the Elves have made for the boys and girls – where they can exchange the toy coin for any present they choose.

Beginning your journey at our Castle gates and explore a magical world!

  • Jack Frosts Ice House – 50 Mtr sq House made of real ice – a great photo op!
  • Postal Portal – Children can sit with Postie elf and write and send their letters to Santa.
  • Disco Dancefloor – Hit our LED Dancefloor and strut your stuff with “Boogie” our Disco Elf.
  • Rudolph the red nose reindeer – our very popular puppet.
  • Elf Terrace – Spend 15 minutes here – listen to the tales from the Elves and maybe throw some snowballs!
  • Mrs. Claus Kitchen – Elf Town would not be the same without Mrs. Claus – an old favourite when the children get to decorate a cookie with Mrs. Claus
  • Elf Town Express – Watch the children’s amazement as they look at our train steam up the tracks in our beautiful mountain setting.
  • Your family’s private visit with Santa. Our Santa is the most realistic and authentic Santa you will find. When we say “Believe in the Magic” If at this stage you do not already – you are guaranteed to now. Santa will know some secrets on each of the children that visit his Grotto. Your children will be blown away when Santa can tell them something about themselves such as something they are good at, teachers name, best friend etc. Guaranteed to keep the children believing in the magic – not to mention the grown-ups!
  • Santa’s Toy Shop – Santa gives each child a gold toy coin for them to go to Santa’s toy shop that is stacked floor to ceiling with lots and lots of presents that Santa’s Elves have made for the boys and girls. Here they can exchange the toy coin for any present they like.
 
 

Book your tickets online

 

Galway Races
Galway, H91 V654
Web : https://elftowngalway.com/

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Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Crag Cave Kerry

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Santa’s Winter Wonderland 2023

Please note. Santa’s Grotto is in our play area Crazy Cave, it is not in the cave.

On Christmas Eve, some years ago, as Santa flew over Crag Cave in Castleisland with Rudolph and the reindeer, it started to snow. Fresh snowflakes are one of Santa’s favourite things and watching them fall gently on the sleigh, he got distracted!

Santa accidentally dropped a bottle of magic dust! 

It sprinkled all over Crag Cave and now, each December magic fills the air around us. So every year Santa returns to this special place with Rudolph, some of the reindeer and the elves to visit all the boys and girls at his Winter Wonderland in Castleisland, County Kerry.  

With a dash of magic dust, our Winter Wonderland experience brings Santa and Rudolph, Santa’s bedroom, the elves’ bedroom, the North Pole post box, polar bears, snow scenes and an animated reindeer ride to all our visitors.

I can’t wait! What will happen during our visit?

Each family will be able to visit Santa on their own in the grotto.

The elves will guide all the children and families through the Winter Wonderland.

Children can enjoy an animated reindeer ride and a complimentary one hour play in our Crazy Cave soft play centre.

Rudolph and some of the other reindeer will be outside enjoying the magic Crag Cave grass!

Santa’s elf will take a photograph of each family and it can be viewed after play time in the Christmas shop and purchased if desired. (Photographs are not included in the Winter Wonderland experience.) However, Santa’s elves are happy to take photographs on your own devices as you make your way through the Winter Wonderland.

 

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Prices

(including one hour in Crazy Cave soft play centre)

Child:  €25

Babies less than 1 year old : €15

Adult: €10

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After your visit to Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Crag Cave, why not take the time to spread some magic dust feeling to the special people in your life? Browse through our Christmas shop where there’s a treasure trove of hand-made, artisan and bespoke Christmas gifts and decorations.

Please note the play area is open until 7pm at the weekends and 8.30 on weekdays during Santa.

Our Garden Restaurant and Crazy Cave café serves delicious hot food, snacks, freshly baked pastries and a selection of teas and coffees. During the Winter Wonderland weekends, food will be served until 5:30pm. On weekdays you can enjoy a late evening meal until 6:30pm.

 

Crag Cave
Castleisland
Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)66 714 1244
Email: info@cragcave.com
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TREASURE ISLAND AT THE HELIX – TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Tickets for The Helix Panto 2023 Treasure Island are now on sale. This firm family favourite created by the energetic team at TheatreworX Productions will run from November 24th 2023 to January 14th 2024. 

Treasure Island promises to be as fun, fresh and magical as ever with a script full of twists and turns and plenty of adventure. It truly is a panto that all the family – young and old – will enjoy!

Read Our Review Here

Michael Brady of The Helix Theatre said 

“Due to phenomenal interest, everyone involved in the Helix Panto made the decision to go on sale with our panto earlier than previous years. The Helix Panto is proud to be part of so many family traditions over the holidays and we are always delighted to see new families embrace TheatreworX’s fresh and imaginative approach to panto year on year. We’re excited to stage another unconventional panto title Treasure Island and know that our audiences will be excited too.”

Tickets for Treasure Island are from €27.50 plus booking fee are now available to buy online:

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Santa by the Sea Experience 2023

The run up to Christmas is the highlight for many families every year, with twinkly lights everywhere, festive drinks with loved ones and nativity plays, and of course, a trip to visit Santa! Here at Shoreline Hotel we want to bring the magic of Christmas alive with Christmas cheer and spirit. Santa and his Elves are eagerly awaiting all the boys and girls to come and visit him in his special Grotto this winter in North County Dublin.

Santa By The Sea on 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th

Our Santa Festive Family Day includes:

A visit and a gift with Santa in his magical Grotto (please ensure you give  your children’s age and gender upon booking to ensure Santa doesn’t disappoint)

A delicious 2 course lunch for the family before your visit with Santa in the warm and festive surroundings of our Brasserie overlooking the sea.

It is a cost of €30 per child and €30 per adult.

Sitting times are  12.20pm and 3.30pm

Picture with Santa is available to purchase for €10

To book please contact us by email on sales@shorelinehotel.ie or call us on 018109200 and dial 2 for sales.

Full payment to be made upon booking.

BOOK NOW

 

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Halloween Spooktacular at Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop

**updated 2024 details coming soon**

 

Halloween Farm Spooktacular 28th – 31st Oct

Join us for some spooky family friendly fun on the farm this Halloween!

TRICK OR TREAT?
Our Open Farm, Tractor Café and Farm Shop will be open for you to enjoy during your booked visit.

Family Event
Family Friendly Halloween Event Suitable for All Ages

Halloween Rollercoaster
Spooky or Scary Halloween VR Rollercoaster

Pumpkin Village
New for Halloween 2023 our Organic Pumpkin Village

Woodland Walk
Enchanted Scarecrow Woodland Walk

Indoor Crazy Golf
Play 18 holes of Indoor Crazy Golf

Train
Ghostly Train Ride

Fancy Dress
Fancy Dress Event with a Prize for the Best Dressed Family

You can add on additional activities such as animal feed, teddy bear factory and face painting as part of your booking

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Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop
Rathmuck
Kildare
Co. Kildare
(5 minutes drive from exit 13 off the M7 and from Kildare Village )
EIRCODE: R51KX37
Tel : +353 45 526774
Email : familyfun@kildarefarmfoods.com
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Halloween Camp at Alive Outside Wicklow

HALLOWEEN CAMP 2023

ACTIVITIES
– Archery
– Bushcraft
– Mountain Adventure
– Crack the Code

– Low Ropes Zone
– Halloween Arts & Crafts

– Earth is Lava

– Laser Tag

DATES

– Tues 31st Oct t Fri 3rd Nov 2023 (4 Day Camp)

DURATION

6 hours each day. Choose from:

– 09:30 15:30

– 10:00 – 16:00

AGE

Suitable for National School boys and girls aged 7-13. 

PRICES
– Regular Price: €142* per child per week
– Family Discounts: €132 for 2nd child; €122 for 3rd and subsequent children

* Secure your child’s place with a €30 deposit and pay the balance 2 weeks before the Camp starts!

ESSENTIALS
– Change of Clothes
– Packed Lunch

– All outdoor activities will go ahead as planned in rain, hail or sunshine!

OTHER

– Experienced Instructors

– All Staff Garda Vetted

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any queries, simply drop us an email at camps@aliveoutside.ie.

AliveOutside.ie
Killruddery Estate
Southern Cross Road
Bray
Co Wicklow
Tel : 01 2147355
Email : info@aliveoutside.ie
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School Tours at Alive Outside Wicklow

National Schools

ACTIVITY PACKAGE:

Activity Packages include:

  • Bushcraft Outdoor Survival Skills

  • Teambuilding / Crack the Code

  • Obstacle Run, featuring obstacles from HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family TV show

  • Archery

  • Water / Kayaking / Water Jump / Splashdown Slide

Duration:

– Standard packages = 4 hours

– Bespoke 2-6 hour packages also available

Prices:

– Survival Package (4 x 50 min Land Activities) = €30 pp 

– Water Package (2 x Water & 2 x Land Activities) = €37 pp

Dates Available:

– Monday to Friday during School Term

Other:

– Experienced Instructors

– All Staff Garda Vetted

More Information here

 
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Secondary Schools

HELL & BACK OBSTACLE CHALLENGE

– When you sign up your school for H&B, you will have the course to yourself!

– You will complete an instructor-led 5-7KM course over 120-150 mins (2-2.5 hours)

– Work together to go over, under, around and through over 60 obstacles from HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family TV show 

– Includes Devil’s Creek, Heartbreak Ridge, Satan’s Pit, Tyre Zone, Hell on Earth, the Ramp and much more!

– We promise you a HELLISH day full of team building, fun and laughter!

Duration:

– 3 hours, usually from 10:00 to 13:00

– Times are flexible

Suitable Group Size:

– 10 to 500 (no maximum limit!)

Price:

– €32 pp

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ACTIVITY PACKAGE:

Activities (choose 4 out of 5):

Bushcraft Outdoor Survival Skills

Firestarter? Bear Grylls? MacGyver? You’ll need elements of each to survive!

Team Building Challenges

Fun team-building games where communication skills and teamwork are essential, including Walking Skis, Tanagrams, Tug of War, Stretcher Run & Gutterball

Obstacles

Work together to get through obstacles from HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family TV show, including Hell on Earth, Tyre Zone, Pipes of Pain and finishing on the world-renowned Halfpipe Ramp for a unique group photo!

Archery

Calling all hunter-gatherers…skill and precision are required – only bullseyes allowed here! Put your team to the test and see which “Hawkeye” comes out on top!

The Pit Stop

Mondello Park wannabees, sign up here! Hone your auto skills by changing a car tyre, checking the oil levels and topping up on wiper wash in our mechanic’s scrapyard!

Duration:

– 4.5 hours, usually from 10:00 to 14:30

– Times are flexible

Price:

– €39 pp

Suitable Group Size:

– 10 to 64 (4 x pods of 16 students)

More information here

AliveOutside.ie
Killruddery Estate
Southern Cross Road
Bray
Co Wicklow
Tel : 01 2147355
Email : info@aliveoutside.ie
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Birthday Parties at Alive Outside Wicklow

7 – 12 Birthday Party

ACTIVITIES:

LOW ROPES

Working together with your party friends, you must make your way through the tricky Low Ropes Course that includes swings and cargo nets, wiithout touching the ground! 

CRACK THE CODE

Solve a series of mental and physical puzzles and challenges to crack the code and open the treasure box!

TOAST MARSHMALLOWS

After 90 minutes of fun, finish the party over an open campfire toasting marshmallows – how gooey!

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9 – 13 Birthday Party

ACTIVITIES:

Let’s get physical! Under the guidance of your instructor, your team will be taken on a unique and fun adventure around the H&B course; an outdoor activity unlike anything else in the team-building market!

Activities will last for 90 mins and everyone must work together to go over, under, around and through over obstacles from HELL & BACK and ‘Ireland’s Fittest Family’ TV show; including Barrell Challenge, Tyre Zone and the Eliminator for a unique team photograph!

Teamwork is essential in this challenge, so everyone should work together and encourage each other to get through all the mental, physical and team-building challenges on this one-of-a-kind obstacle course!

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Laser Tag (age 8+)

ACTIVITIES:

Don your combats and for 90 minutes, face off against your opponent in a series of high-tech laser games, where you and your teammates must infiltrate your enemy’s defensive line in a custom-built outdoor setting with numerous shelters, huts, cubbyholes & outhouses to stake out in!

30 minutes required each way to get to/from Laser Tag Centre, to get changed into combat gear and health & safety briefing etc.

Option to add to your booking @ €50 a seated area under Parachute Tent for birthday cake etc.

Suitable for ages 8+. Minimum of 8 children required, maximum number of children = 16.

IMPORTANT: Laser Tag unfortunately cannot be played in heavy rain. A full refund is provided if weather conditions prevent Laser Tag going ahead.!

Book  Now

AliveOutside.ie
Killruddery Estate
Southern Cross Road
Bray
Co Wicklow
Tel : 01 2147355
Email : info@aliveoutside.ie
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Birthday Parties at Water World Bundoran

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GREAT DAY OF FUN

Make your birthday one to remember by celebrating here with us in Waterworld. 

Bookings can be made via our booking system 

For a full list of all the attractions from The Rapids and Pirate Ship to the Waves and Multi Lane Slide at Water World Bundoran click here

  • Party bookings – 8 persons minimum to 25 maximum.
  • The party booking allows 2 hours in the Waterpark and 1 hour in the party room. There is no party host provided, parents/gaurdians are responsible for hosting the party.
  • If parents/guardians do not require the party room, you are welcome to book ‘group booking’ tickets through the website.
  • Waterworld ratios: A minimum ratio of 1 adult (over 18) to every 10 children OVER the age of 8 (9+) and this adult must enter the water.
    • Children aged 8 and under the ratio will remain 1 adult to every 2 children and this adult must enter the water. 
    • Children with additional needs/specific requirements or require 1:1 assistance must have a guardian with them at all times. 
    • Children aged 12 and over can enter the water without an adult/child ratio but the parent/guardians must remain on the premises.
    • Changing rooms must be supervised by a parent/guardian on entry and exit times.
  • Post swim, please gather your group and exit via reception, please make your way to the party room (located at Waterworld Gift Shop, the playpark side of the building.
  • Parents/guardians
    • You can supply your own birthday cake, food, snacks, minerals in the Party room. You will need to provide paper plates and cutlery. ‘Take away’ food purchased locally is permitted. Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
  • We ask that all rubbish is gathered and the bins provided are used.
  • Waterworld operates a 50c coin return locker system and 50c hair dryers.
  • There are certain height restrictions on some of our slides.
  • Upon arrival at Waterworld, the party organiser should have tickets ready for scanning.
  • Swim caps must be worn in the pool arena.
  • If parents/guardians desire to leave food/cake etc in the party room ahead of entrance to the waterpark, please let staff know at reception and arrangements can be made.
  • Please ensure you and the party are aware of the rules and regulations here at Waterworld available on our website.
  • There is private access from the party room to the park adjacent, parents/guardians are welcome to allow the party use the park while in the party room.
  • Please note, the park is not owned by WaterWorld Bundoran.
  • Please ensure you have correct numbers for your party as no refunds or ticket changes will be permitted.
  • Please ensure you book the party room when booking your party.

Waterworld Bundoran
Atlantic Way
Bundoran
Co. Donegal
Tel. 071 98 41172
Email. info@waterworldbundoran.com
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