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Christmas Festival Slieve Aughty Centre Galway

Christmas Festival & Craft Market

We are thrilled to welcome you back to this year’s magical Christmas Festival!

Santa’s Enchanted House
Santa is back!! Ready to spread joy and hand out gifts to the little ones in his little cozy house! With his trusty helper and a mischievous Grinch watching over the fun, Santa will lead sing-alongs, tell stories, and make sure every child feels comfortable and brave.

Christmas Craft Market
Explore our charming craft market filled with unique, locally-made gifts—perfect for your loved ones. The market adds a touch of holiday magic to the festivities.

Pony Rides & Games
Your children can enjoy festive pony rides in the outdoor arena, filled with Christmas cheer and plenty of fun!

Face Painting & Crafts
Little ones can unleash their creativity with face painting and arts and crafts activities.

Cosy Up
Warm up by the open fires with a cup of hot chocolate, mulled wine, and other festive treats.

Enchanted Forest Walk
Take a self-guided walk through the enchanted forest to visit the Christmas fairies!

Café Delights
Our café is open on weekends, serving delicious goodies and nutritious meals in a warm, festive atmosphere.

Wreath-Making Workshops
Join our wreath-making workshops (booking required) and create beautiful Christmas decorations. Watch as others craft their masterpieces and get inspired! Dates to be announced shortly! 

Festival and Market Hours
We will be open on December 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th from 12 PM to 5 PM.

Get the full Slieve Aughty Christmas Experience

Highlights

  • Market stands.
  • Santa visits and pony rides.
  • Pet the ponies.
  • Check out the farm animals.
  • Visit the Enchanted Forest, where the fairies have been busy decorating for the holiday season.
Important Info
  • The festival does not cancel for weather.
  • The festival requires advance booking.
  • All activities will be outdoors/outdoor covered.
  • Wellies and warm clothing advised.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • We operate a “leave No Trace” policy. All litter must be disgarded responsibly
  • Please carpool and park responsibly. Parking will be managed on festival days
Pricing
  • €28 per child (ages 4-12), including pony rides
  • Adults, teens & toddlers: €5 (toddlers receive a gift from Santa)
  • Special packages available upon request
  • Carers FREE
  • Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount!
  • Christmas market: FREE entry (no registration needed)

 

BOOK NOW

Slieve Aughty Centre
Kylebrack
Loughrea
Co. Galway
Email: info@slieveaughtycentre.com
Telephone: +353 (090) 974 5246

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Santa at Shannon Aviation Museum

Visit Santa in his Aviation Wonderland at Shannon Aviation Museum this Christmas and virtually take to the skies while you’re there!

2024 Dates:

Saturday 7th Dec, 
Sunday 8th Dec, 
Saturday 14th Dec, 
Sunday 15th Dec.

Booking is essential and must be done by phone. We will work out the details on an individual basis and do our very best to accommodate.

Slots are limited, please call us on (061) 363687 to book your place. 

Package 1 – Solo Santa Visit

€25.00 per child

Ideal for the littles ones, age 7 or under.

Visit Santa’s Aviation Wonderland at Shannon Aviation Museum.

Experience an aviation inspired Christmas. Get up close to real aircraft, cockpits, jet engines a fighter jet and more! 

On Solo Santa Tickets, we even have tot-size pedal planes and runway outdoors, great for pictures!

Bring your letters along, the crew will stow them aboard for express Jet delivery back to the North Pole! Don’t forget your camera, you can dress up Top Gun style and the crew will even take your family photo!

Flight Simulation is not included in this package.

Package 2 – Flying Santa Visit

€47.50 per child

Ideal for children over 7 years old.

Dress up Top Gun Style in your flight suit, and complete Santa’s Airport Flight Simulation (preflight brief plus 25 mins flying time)

Take off in your aerobatic Extra 300 aircraft, from a top-secret northern location on a classified Flight Plan to land at Santa’s Private Runway!

You have special permission to make a touch and go and do a few loop the loops, just for fun!

Look out for the runway lights shining as you approach, and keep a close look out for Santa’s Air Traffic Control Tower, Mrs. Claus is up there trying to cope with all the traffic around today! Now it’s time to head back to base, and make your best landing!

Then it’s off to Visit Captain Santa himself, do be sure to bring your letter, you can tell Santa what you want for Christmas!

Flying Santa Package suitable for over 7’s. Supervised at all times by our crew!

Package 3 – B737 Landing & Santa

€75.00 per child

Minimum age 8

Visit Captain Santa Claus & fly a Boeing 737-800 NG 10-mile Approach and Landing Lapland International. (10 min approx)

Ideal for those who want to experience what it is like to fly a passenger airliner, take the Captains seat behind the controls of the most popular one in the world, the Boeing 737-800 NG. Experience the sights sounds and sensations of flight during an Approach and Landing into Lapland International Airport.

This is an experience they will remember for years to come! Limited slots are available, so book this one early.

This option is perfect for the older child, making the occasion feel just as magical as it used to be, especially for the budding pilot!

Package 4 – Full Santa Experience

€95.00 per child

This package combines it all! Minimum age 8

Dress up Top Gun Style in your flight suit, and complete Santa’s Airport Flight Simulation (preflight brief plus 25 mins flying time) Take off in your aerobatic Extra 300 aircraft, from a top-secret northern location on a classified Flight Plan to land at Santa’s Private Runway! 

Look out for the runway lights shining as you approach, and keep a close look out for Santa’s Air Traffic Control Tower, Mrs. Claus is up there trying to cope with all the traffic around today! Now it’s time to head back to base, and make your best landing!

Take the Captains seat of a Boeing 737-800NG Simulator and experience the sounds and sensations of flight as you fly over Lapland approaching into land and then it’s off to visit Captain Santa himself in his Aviation Wonderland. Don’t forget your letter, you can tell Santa everything you want for Christmas!

Full Santa Package suitable for over 8’s. Supervised at all times by our crew!

Extras

€17.50 per Adult & €14.50 for Seniors

All parents must accompany children throughout the Santa experience – Museum Admission applies. Parents are more than welcome to observe the flight simulators and everyone is welcome to take photos as they wish.

Our crew will kit out your family crew with flying suits for their Santa Visit, and Mom and Dad get to be Airline pilots for a great family photo before your visit to Santa in his Aviation Wonderland.

Adults accompany their children all the time, including while in the Boeing 737 Flight Simulator. Parents are also welcome to take photos and videos while their future pilots are at the controls!

BOOK NOW

Shannon Aviation Museum

Link Road, Shannon,
Smithstown, Co. Clare,
V14 PH34
Email : info@shannonaviationmuseum.com
Tel : +353 61 363687

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Slieve Aughty Halloween Fest – Galway

Saturday 26th October to Thursday 31st,  12 to 5 pm daily

Halloween Festival GalwayHalloween Festival Galway – It’s a spooky time at Slieve Aughty during the Halloween Festival, with ghosts and goblins galore, haunted houses, Halloween tricks and treats, scary stories, horses and ponies to pet and ride, arts and crafts and pumpkin carving.

A family event, enjoy the fresh air of autumn this Halloween with activities for all ages during the October Midterm break.  This year promises to be full of tricks and treats, with events throughout the day including:

  • Walk to the Enchanted Forest or ride a pony* to the gates for €10pp
  • Guided treasure hunt at 1.30 and 4pm
  • Guided Trail of Terror at 4pm
  • Pumpkin carving
  • Self-guided Nature Trails
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Facepainting
  • Dressing up
  • Pet the ponies and visit the pot-bellied pig and goat
  • Outdoor Family Games
  • Playground (up to 5 yrs.)

*Children must be at least 4 years old to ride a pony. Advanced booking is required.

You won’t want to miss the special guided activities scheduled during the day.  The Witch’s Walk is a Halloween treasure hunt for young children (under the age of 8) while the Trail of Terror promises to scare the older ones silly.  The Trail of Terror is a long walk (approximately 1 hour) and is not for young children.

The Witch’s Walk:  1.30 and 4pm daily
The Trail of Terror:  4 pm daily

For the entire family, go on a short walk to Slieve Aughty’s Enchanted Forest.  Along the way, count how many ghosts, witches and other Halloween creatures you see and answer the Halloween riddles that help guide the way.  Each child also receives a sweet bag on arrival.

Children can visit the Enchanted Forest aboard a quiet pony* – rides leave every half an hour and advanced booking is essential!

€20 per child (ages 2-12), adults and under 2 years of age free.  Family discount for 3 or more children.

*Pony Rides are not included in the entry fee and are €10 per child.  Pony rides are only available for children age 4-12.  Pony rides cannot be booked separate from the festival and are an add on only.

Howl-O-Ween Festival 2024

The Halloween Festival promises all the fun and spooky delights.

All activities will be outdoors/outdoor covered.

The festival requires advance booking and is held on October 26th-31st

Guided activities are at 1.30 and 4pm daily and are included in the entry fee.

The festival does not cancel for weather.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.

Book Now

        

Kylebrack West
Loughrea
Co. Galway
T:+353 (0) 90 97 45246
E: info@slieveaughtycentre.com
Web : www.slieveaughtycentre.com

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Emerald Park Unveils Dino-Themed Easter Extravaganza

Budding dino enthusiasts can stomp on down to Emerald Park this Easter to enjoy ‘Dino Roar’, an interactive dinosaur meet and greet event! From Saturday, 23rd of March to Friday 29th of March, families are invited to embark on an exciting journey back to Jurassic times, with a range of dino-themed activities to entertain visitors of all ages. 

Located in Ashbourne, Co. Meath treasure family memories this Easter at Ireland’s only theme park and zoo. Access to ‘Dino Roar’ is included in all Emerald Park entry tickets, available now from www.emeraldpark.ie. 

The perfect family day out this Easter midterm, ‘Dino Roar’ will include four daily meet and greets where guests will have a chance to get up close and personal with Jurassic giants! Travel back in time and enjoy a dino-tastic meet and greet experience at the park. Families can get ready to roar and explore, immersing themselves in their very own pre-historic expedition as they meet the dino rangers, learn fun facts about their favourite species before getting their photo taken with Trixie, the giant T-Rex!

But the roar-some fun doesn’t stop there! An Emerald Easter Adventure will take place  on Saturday, 30th of March and Sunday, 31st of March. Upon arrival collect your Easter hunt map and get ready to hop, skip and jump for clues as you embark on a day out filled with eggs-ploration! Sweet treasure awaits with Easter treats up for grabs for everyone who completes the hunt, but that’s not all, guests who take part will also be in with a lucky chance to win 4 All Access tickets to the opening of Tír Na nÓg, Emerald Park’s first fully themed and immersive land which opens this summer! 

Speaking on the opening, General Manager of Emerald Park, Charles Coyle said, ‘We’re delighted to be re-opening our doors to guests and we look forward to welcoming families of all ages for the ultimate day out over midterm break with the ‘Dino Roar’ experience. 2024 is set to be our biggest season yet with the opening of our Tír Na nÓg land later this year and we look forward to revealing some exciting updates soon.”

In addition to dino-themed activities, Emerald Park offers something for everyone! Younger adventurers can enjoy the ‘Junior Zone’ with Crazy Bus, Balloon Chase, and Lady Bird Loop amongst the attractions. Older kids and adults looking for their next adrenaline rush can immerse themselves in a host of exhilarating activities too. Ride the Cú Chúlainn Coaster, or take a splash on Ireland’s only flume attraction, Viking Voyage! Put your animal trivia skills to the test at the Emerald Park Zoo! Home to more than 250 animals, see some diverse animals from Amur Tigers, Amur Leopards, Ring-Tailed Lemurs and Mountain Lions to a fascinating array of birds of prey!

Dino Roar 

Dates: Saturday 23rd March – Friday 29th March.

Times: Between 12pm & 4pm at 20 minute intervals. 

Location: Dino Dash area & Junior Zone.

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Dates: Saturday 30th March & Sunday 31 March.

Times: Between 12pm – 4pm.

Location: Easter Egg Hunt will run across Emerald Park. 

 

www.EmeraldPark.ie

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School Tours at Kilkenny Activity Centre

School Tours – Summer or Winter!

Kilkenny Activity Centre School tour are just for you! The students will build on teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. The entire trip will be amazing, contact us to include a bus if you need it. For all sizes of groups we have an option, so just send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The prices below are based on ages 16 and under. So for the best school tours in Ireland and the best fun in Kilkenny, you know where to come! Primary school tours in Ireland looking for Kilkenny trips, so are secondary schools! We even offer a tour of Kilkenny if you’re interested in our Treasure Trail. An adventure school tour can be found here in the Kilkenny Activity Centre. And of course, everything and everyone is insured and Garda Vetted!

Experienced Instructors | Individualised Packages

Primary & Secondary School Trip

Any single juvenile activity GREAT PRICE €22.50 per child

Pick any one of our activities for kids. Choose from Splatball, Bubble Football, Assault Course, Foot Darts, Cube Games or Sports Day!

Two activity package GREAT PRICE €27.50 per child

Bubble Soccer plus Assault Course or Splatball + Assault Course

Three activity package GREAT PRICE €32.50 per child

Choose from Splatball, Bubble Football, Assault Course. This lasts roughly 2.5-3 hours, a great full day out for any group tour.

Student Paintball (14 – 17 yrs) EXTREME €25 per person

With 200 paintballs free each, you will be sure to get a good few shots in at each other before the end of the session!

A two activity package of Paintball + Assault Course EXTREME €32.50 per person
A two activity package of Paintball + Bubble Soccer EXTREME €35 per person

Book Now

New Orchard Road
Kilkenny
Tel: 086 2611567
Email: info@kilkennyactivitycentre.ie
Web: Kilkenny Activity Centre

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Kilkenny Activity Centre Birthday Parties

Birthday Parties – From Ages 8 and up!

Birthday Parties in Kilkenny Activity Centre couldn’t be more memorable. With activities such as splatball, bubble football, the assault course, paintball and foot darts (See all our activities here). The birthday party will be a success at the activity centre. For all sizes of groups we have an option, so just send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Whether it’s specifically paintballing (Here you can see our paintball packages) in Kilkenny that you’re looking for or just an outdoor party for kids, we have it covered.

Best time ever!

Enjoyed by all!

Kids Splatball & Assault Course MOST POPULAR €25 per child

Enjoy 1.5 – 2hrs of the most popular kids activities in the Kilkenny Activity Centre in one simple package. The best children’s parties in Ireland are here. Amazing outdoor activity party.

Kids Bubble Football & Assault Course ALTERNATIVE €25 per child

Have fun with something a little different with bubble football! We are the only providers around of this famous activity. With safe bubbles and experienced instructors, it’s always a great time for a package of Kilkenny outdoor activities

Kids Bubble Football & Splatball EXTREME €30 per child

Play both of our biggest and most famous activities in one package that lasts 2 and a half hours! These famous games will really wear the kids out completely with the top kids activity parties.

Splatball GREAT PRICE €22.50 per child

Keep it simple with one activity. Play the great splatball game, perfect for kids above 7 years old. Girls and boys birthday parties are most certainly catered to with this cheaper option.

Splatball + Indoor Cube (New) €25 per child

Paintball Birthday Party ADULTS ONLY €30 per person

Play the wonderful paintball activity in all its glory, be kind of the hill or holder of the flag in our Radical Paintball Battlefields, Over 16’s only!

Book Now

Kilkenny Activity Centre

New Orchard Road
Kilkenny
Tel: 086 2611567
Email: info@kilkennyactivitycentre.ie
Web: Kilkenny Activity Centre

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School Tours at Shannon Aviation Museum

Aviation is a fascinating subject and children are especially curious about the wonders of flight. Our primary school tours are designed to introduce school students to the science behind flight in a fun ‘hands on, minds on’ format. Student’s will learn about the four forces acting on an airplane in flight and how airplanes are flown and controlled.

Now it’s time to test those theories during a simulated flying lesson with a real world pilot. Teams of two students work together to navigate a course around New York, with a few loop-the-loops and barrel rolls along the way. Then, take a cool guided tour of our Museum and experience 100 Years of rich Irish Aviation History!

Get up close to aircraft, cockpits, engines and memorabilia such as the Blackburn Buccaneer XX897 Fighter Jet, Fouga Magister CM170 ex Irish Air Corps,  Spitifre Replica & CFM-56. 

Duration: Approx 2.5 hours (depending on class size)

Price & Group Size:
| Less than 8 – €37.50 per participant (Regular Aviation Discovery Tour Rate)
| 8-16 – €25.00 per participant
| 17-32 – €22.50 per participant
| 33+ – €20.00 per participant

Group Size: Both Large & Small Groups are accommodated, however the Aviation Discovery Tour rate of €37.50 will be charged for groups sized 8 and lower. 

Get in touch: Book now on (061) 363687 or email info@shannonaviationmuseum.com

 

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About Shannon Aviation Museum

Here at Shannon Aviation Museum, we strive to give people the love for aviation that they just haven’t found yet. Across the generations, everybody enjoys themselves when they visit and get into the spirit of things,  aviation is a universal and ageless language!

Our goal here at the museum is to inspire and educate as many people as we can about the world of aviation as a whole, from flight simulation experiences to the history of flight, the development of aviation technology and everything in between. 

Shannon Aviation Museum
Link Road
Shannon
Co. Clare
V14PH34
Tel : (061) 363687
Email : info@shannonaviationmuseum.com
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Birthday Parties at Shannon Aviation Museum

Aviator Birthday Parties

Looking for that unique birthday party experience? Party in style at Shannon Aviation Museum, it’s a must for any budding pilot and their crew. 

Dress up Top Gun style in your flights suits, learn how an aircraft flies, the forces that act on aircraft in-flight and get to take to the virtual skies yourself!

Following flight simulation, its time for a cool interactive guided tour of the museum. Sit inside a real aircraft, see aircraft, engines, models and more!

Duration: Approximately 2 hrs 30 minutes duration.

Price Per Participant: Group Size 8+ €25.00 | Groups under 8 will be charged regular Aviation Discovery Tour rate of €37.50

Includes: Pre Flight Brief Virtual Flying Lesson and Guided Museum Tour!

Suitable for: Young Aviators and their Budding Pilots Aged 8+

 

Book Now

 

About Shannon Aviation Museum

Here at Shannon Aviation Museum, we strive to give people the love for aviation that they just haven’t found yet. Across the generations, everybody enjoys themselves when they visit and get into the spirit of things,  aviation is a universal and ageless language!

Our goal here at the museum is to inspire and educate as many people as we can about the world of aviation as a whole, from flight simulation experiences to the history of flight, the development of aviation technology and everything in between. 

Shannon Aviation Museum
Link Road
Shannon
Co. Clare
V14PH34
Tel : (061) 363687
Email : info@shannonaviationmuseum.com
Visit Web Site

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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/