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Easter at Dublinia

Viking Weaponry

Find out all about arms and armour in Ireland c. 795 – 1171.  A wide range of reproductions will be presented showing the equipment used in Viking Age Ireland including swords, shields, spears, bows, and axes, the skills and tactics of these shall also be discussed in detail. Finally, get a chance to see a range of domestic Viking goods including unique Irish Hiberno-Norse buckles, jewellery,  hack silver and Dublin coins die.

Happening from the 19th to the 22nd of April from 11am to 4pm.

Dress like a Viking

Come along and examine up close the clothing and trappings which Dubliners of the Viking Age would have worn.   A range of domestic Viking clothing including cloaks, tunics, hats and shoes will be presented alongside accessories including Hiberno Norse belts, brooches and bracelets.   There will also be Military items such as helmets and swords.  Find out how they all were produced and what materials were used, bring any of your Viking fashion questions and we will endeavor to answer!

Happening from the 19th to the 22nd of April

Viking Coin Minting

Meet our Viking Coin Minter from Montague Heritage Services. Watch him demonstrate this special art of coin minting and listen as he shares his knowledge of Viking arts and crafts. You can find Olaf at the craft stall in our Viking Dublinia exhibition on your visit.

Happening from the 19th to the 22nd of April

Viking Tablet Weaving

Come and see how Medieval spinning and Viking tablet weaving are done. See a Medieval Spinster at work using a drop spindle to turn fleece into yarn, one of the most basic skills necessary for traditional fabric making.  With tablet weaving, complicated braid making is explained and demonstrated with displays of intricate designs upon the loom and tablets.

Happening from the 19th to the 22nd of April

The Big Dig

Dig for ancient Viking treasure at the Dublinia Big Dig

Put your hard hat on and get your hands dirty to experience life as an Archaeologist.

The Big Dig is all included in your entrance fee to Dublinia! So come and join the Big Dig in the grounds of Dublinia from the 24th to the 27th of April, where visitors will get to take part in our very own simulated archaeology excavation.

It promises to be a fun packed family event where children will get a chance to discover how archaeologists excavate and hopefully find some artefacts and treasures of their own.

Dig Times are at 10.30am/11.30am/12.30pm/2.30pm and 3.30pm.  No booking is necessary and entrance is part of the normal admission price.

Suitable for age 6 years+

 

Web : www.dublinia.ie

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The Hazel House Dublin

The Hazel House Kids Parties

A completely unique venue for your little one’s special day. We can tailor your party to tie in with the interests of the birthday boy / girl. 

Kids Party Package €15 per child

  • Two hours at The Hazel House (1 hour activity, 30mins meeting & feeding the animals, 30mins for food)
  • Private use of The Hazel House cabin
  • Party bag
  • Drink & bun
  • €15 p/p based on a minimum of ten kids & a maximum of 20 kids

Choose from one of two activities

 

Woodwork Party with Niall (available all week)

The kids will get to see a real wood workshop and  learn about different types of trees, wood and how The Hazel House furniture and wooden crafts are made. Each child gets to make a special personalised item (e.g. fairy doors or nameplates) in The Hazel House Work With Wood Workshop which they can take this home with them when they are finished.

 

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Papercraft Party with Fionnuala (available weekend afternoons)

Fionnuala will make help the kids make papercrafts that tie in with your child’s interests. We can make fairy wands, pirate swords, animal masks and everything in between. Obsessed with Frozen? We can make Frozen crowns! Love the minions? What about minion masks? Let us know what your child likes and we will do our best to accommodate it! The children go home with all their creations.

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Add Ons

You can add on to the basic €15 per child package with the following add-ons

  • Hot food €5 p/p
  • Movie after café hours with popcorn and a drink €5 p/p
  • Large sponge cake €25 


Other options available; ask about our pitch & putt parties and movie parties

The Hazel House
Blackberry Lodge
Mutton Lane
Tibradden
Rathfarnham
Dublin 16

Tel : (01) 495 1570
Niall: 086 870 1692 (woodwork classes, kids’ camps, general enquiries)
Fionnuala: 087 942 4850 (movie nights, events, kids’ parties, general enquiries)

Email: thehazelhouseie@gmail.com
Web : www.thehazelhouse.ie

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Easter Chicken Run Burren Nature Sanctuary Galway

Chicken Run family fun day out for Easter weekend at Burren Nature Sanctuary.

Complete tasks and activities around the nature walk to earn your stamps and collect your Easter Egg from the giant chicken!

Egg and Spoon Race, Sack Race and more!

Great fun for all the family!

Friday 30th, Saturday 31st and Sunday 01st 2pm and 4pm

€12 per child includes Easter egg and all day access
The chicken lays every child a medium chocolate egg in her giant nest at the end! €5 for adults (Chicken Run event only)

(not suitable for buggies)

No booking necessary first come first served.
(40 in each session to ensure a ticket come early!)

Indoor Chicken Run games in the barn if weather is wet.

Burren Nature Sanctuary
Cloonasee
Kinvara
Co. Galway
Email: info@bns.ie
Phone: 00 353 (91) 637 444
 

About Burren Nature Sanctuary :

A special place to experience the unique and diverse Burren landscape and botany. Set on a 50 acre organic farm, in Kinvara, Co Galway, Burren Nature Sanctuary is an ideal introduction to the magical Burren landscape. Visit the Botany Bubble which houses the National Collection of Burren flora in season.  Explore the nature trail through Burren habitats of shattered limestone, ancient woodland, a unique disappearing lake and wildflower meadow. Discover fairy houses in the hazel wood and meet friendly goats pigs and donkeys.  Explore the adventure playgrounds and indoor Nature Quest play area. Connect with nature, yourself and each other as you enjoy the peace and tranquility of this ancient landscape.

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School Tours at Burren Nature Sanctuary Galway

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Burren Biodiversity: Leave no Trace Educational Tour

Learn the Leave no Trace principles along the nature walk

Learn about how the Burren is formed

Learn about the different Burren flowers

Meet and feed the farm pets

Visit the fairy woodland

Play in the adventure playground

Bring snack to eat in Tipi

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NEW for 2018 Burren Geography: Woodland Educational Tour

Connect to nature and the past

Learn how our neolithic and famine day ancestors survived off the land

How they used plants and herbs as traditional medicine

Animal Handling

Herb walk

Bring snack to eat in tipi

Craft Activity to make and take home

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Booking (no deposit required)

1. Choose date and time on the calendar here

2. Click ‘Book now’

3. Click ‘View Basket’

4. Click ‘Proceed to Checkout’

5. Enter contact details

6. Order notes: enter tour type, number of children and age group

 If preferred day is unavailable contact us: 091 637 444 or info@bns.ie

Prices: (minimum of 10 pupils)

€15 per pupil / €12 for groups of 20 +

Optional Extras:

Hot lunch €4 per pupil

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Children’s Birthday Parties:

  • Deposit of €160 per party covers a minimum of 10 children
  • €16 for each additional child payable on the day
  • Enjoy fantastic fully supervised birthday parties in the heated tipi
  • Guided walk of the fairy woodland
  • Meet and feed the animals
  • Play in the indoor and outdoor adventure playground (bring socks and rain jackets)
  • Supervised party lasts for 2 hours

Tasty, Fresh Healthy Food Choices:

  • Pasta with home made hidden vegetable tomato sauce or meatballs
  • Home made pizza
  • Garlic Bread
  • Cup cakes
  • Bring your own birthday cake
  • Miwadi and Water

Booking:

  • Select date and time on calendar here
  • Deposit of €160 per party covers a minimum of 10 children
  • €16 for each additional child payable on the day
  • No charge for accompanying adult. One free adult per party guest.
  • In notes please provide birthday child’s name, age & number of guests at checkout
  • Party guests must be collected from reception after 2 hour party.
  • Two weeks cancellation policy
  • If booking within 2 days of date please call 091 637 444

 

Burren Nature Sanctuary
Cloonasee
Kinvara
Co. Galway
Email: info@bns.ie
Phone: 00 353 (91) 637 444
Web : www.bns.ie

About Burren Nature Sanctuary :

A special place to experience the unique and diverse Burren landscape and botany. Set on a 50 acre organic farm, in Kinvara, Co Galway, Burren Nature Sanctuary is an ideal introduction to the magical Burren landscape. Visit the Botany Bubble which houses the National Collection of Burren flora in season.  Explore the nature trail through Burren habitats of shattered limestone, ancient woodland, a unique disappearing lake and wildflower meadow. Discover fairy houses in the hazel wood and meet friendly goats pigs and donkeys.  Explore the adventure playgrounds and indoor Nature Quest play area. Connect with nature, yourself and each other as you enjoy the peace and tranquility of this ancient landscape.

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Cork Harbour Boat Hire

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Cork Harbour Boat Hire Birthdays

Cork Harbour Boat Hire birthdays specialise in hiring out self drive boats to families and groups. Make your next Birthday party one to remember by joining a tour group on the water while driving your own boat. Hire a boat for 1 hour, covering 5 occupants (no more than 4 adults per boat). Larger groups and longer times are also available and you can see more details here

Families visiting Cobh for Birthday Party celebrations, can now add some real adventure to their itinerary. Explore Cobh harbour and see key landmarks from a new perspective. After your tour experience, maybe visit the Titanic Museum or enjoy a family meal in one of the many restaurants in the area.

If it’s a sunny day, don’t forget to bring your sun cream and shades. Also bring along a drink and hat as you’ll be on the water for at least 1 hour. On other days, visitors should dress appropriately and we recommend waterproof jackets and hats.

All tours are led by a fully qualified safety boat guide. You follow in your own boat and full training is given. Life jackets and fuel is included in the cost of your tour. A security deposit is also required and please enquire at time of booking.

Cobh Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. It was also the last port of call for the famous Titanic vessel. Make your own history by navigating the same waters for a truly memorable experience. It’s the ideal adventure day out for Birthday Party groups, families or groups of friends!

For more details:

Ph: 086-0747926

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Munster Footgolf Clare

Looking for a venue and activity for your birthday?

Well why not choose Munster Footgolf for a great day of activity both on and off the course.

Birthday goers also have free use of the Giant footdarts, Connect 4 and hurling darts on our massive 15ft inflatable dart board.

Giant Chess and Draughts are also available as is our foot tennis court.

Call us fro more details and to book your perfect package.

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About Munster Footgolf

Set up by John “Lancer” Callinan, Munster Footgolf brings the unique sport of footgolf to its new home in the Banner County.
With its arrival to Shannon comes a chance to enjoy one of the fastest growing games in Ireland right now.
The Hurlers Cross course is now host to 18 holes situated on undulating parkland surrounded by trees, fun and challenges alike.
Try our newest off course activities like our giant inflatable dartboard for footdarts and hurling darts or giant Connect4, giant chess or giant draughts. 

Open 7-days

Hurlers Cross
Shannon
Co Clare
Tel : 061-326997 or mobile 087-6121410
Email : john@munsterfootgolf.com
Web : munsterfootgolf.com
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Derrymore Springs – Water Activity Birthday Parties Westmeath

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Derrymore Springs Water Adventure Centre offer group birthday parties and school tour activities just outside Kinegad in Co Westmeath.

Birthday party groups can enjoy water adventure activities on this superb 20 acre man made lake. The lake has clear waters and it’s a wonderful outdoor location surrounded by trees and nature. Read more about the location. All equipment is provided and groups can choose from a range of water activities:

Aqua Park – inflatable obstacles on the lake

The Aqua Park consists of inflatable slides, runways, jumping pillows and bouncers all connected together and floating in a large, clean, and refreshing lake. It is, by far, the most fun and inexpensive way to have fun with family and friends.

There’s a variety of different shaped obstacles, sizes and functions making the water park exciting and entertaining for everyone. With full-time lifeguards on site, it’s a fun and safe day out for the entire family.

Aqua Golf – a unique fun game of target practice shooting balls onto the lake

Kayaking – learn from the best with fun instructors on super calm waters

Rafting – build your own raft and float it on the water course

Fishing – this ideal fishing location is stocked with rainbow trout

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Derrymore Springs

Killucan,
Mullingar,
Co.Westmeath

Phone: Pat on 087 7174336 or email derrymoresprings@gmail.com

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Tallaght Adventure World Dublin

Tallaght Adventure World is currently Dublin’s leading Children’s indoor play centre offering a safe and secure environment for all children to come and play.

Tallaght Adventure World have four party rooms catering for all ages incorporating an hour and a half playtime and a half hour party, where the party host will ensure that the birthday boy or girl has the time of their life.

For families having parties at home, Tallaght Adventure World, can cater for all your party needs, from the bouncy castle to the decorating of your home.

  • 2 hour party consists of 90 minutes of play time and 30 minutes of party time
  • Party invitations
  • Our crew member will serve food and drinks and help you make your party a day to remember
  • Choice of party food
  • Free return pass for Birthday boy/girl (parties of 10 or more)
  • You supply Birthday cake

€12 per child Monday – Thursday
€13 per child Friday – Sunday

(Min 8 children per party at peak times)

About Tallaght Adventure World

Tallaght Adventure World currently have a large climbing frame where children from as young as four can let their imagination take hold from being a pirate finding buried treasure to being the monkey in a jungle. To top it off, there is a huge slide to bring you all the way back down, where the adventure starts all over again.

For the younger one, we have a smaller area, where they too can climb and slide and play in a pool full of balls.

All play areas are equipped to the highest standards to safety and parents / guardians can be sure that no matter what the adventure, their little heroes are safe.

Unit 1 Whitestown Business Park
Tallaght
Dublin 24
Tel :01 4528460 / 01 4528461
Email : info@tallaghtadventureworld.ie
Web : www.tallaghtadventureworld.ie

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Surfdock Watersports Dublin

Surfdock Watersports Dublin organise fun activities for children’s birthday parties, school groups or any other occasion. The Grand Canal Dock is the ideal environment to safely practice water sports. No previous experience in any of the sports is needed and qualified instructors will make sure that your group is having a fun time on the water.

2 hour mixed activities

This session runs over 2 hours and include a mix of activities from our range of stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing (windsports upon request; activities might have to be adjusted according to weather conditions). Our qualified instructors will make this fun and safe for the children. We provide all the equipment for the session including wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets, so all the children need to bring is swimwear, a towel and an old pair of runners that they don’t mind getting wet.

The price per person is €22.50 (up to 24 participants, discounts for bigger groups). The minimum group size is 10 children.

2/3 hour mixed activities with wakeboarding (in partnership with Wakedock)

Add an extra adrenaline kick to your kids party and combine wakeboarding or ringo rides with stand up paddleboarding and/or kayaking.

The time on the water ranges from 2 to 3 hours depending on the group size and the choice between ringo rides and wakeboarding (as the wakeboarding takes longer for a bigger group with only one person on the water at a time).

The price per person is €30. The minimum group size is 10 children.

Ringo Rides or Wakeboard Cable Hire (Wakedock)

If your group is smaller than 10 children, we can offer you two options together with  Wakedock .

Ringo Rides:

15 minutes (up to 4 people) : €40
30 minutes (up to 8 people) : €80
Wetsuit rental is included in the price.

Wakeboard Cable Hire:

1 hour: €120 (up to 5 people) off peak: €80
2 hours: €220  (up to 10 people) off peak: €160
3 hours: €300 (up to 15 people) off peak: €240
Wetsuit and wakeboard rental is included in the price.

For enquiries and bookings please call us on 01-6683945 or email courses@surfdock.ie.

We work closely together with schools for fun days out and transition year modules. If you are working for a school and are interested in our module or organising a day trip, please call us on 01-6683945 so we can give you a quote tailored to your needs.

Surfdock Watersports Dublin

South Dock Road
Grand Canal Dockyard
Ringsend
Dublin 4
01-6683945