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Aladdin The Helix Dublin

Helix Dublin

helix dublinNo festive season is complete without a trip to The Helix Panto!

TheatreworX Productions return to The Helix this Christmas for yet another panto success with their hilarious adaptation of Aladdin.

A mystical genie, a flying carpet and an old lamp, a beautiful princess, irresistible baddies and an exotic trip to the Far East. It could only be the magical and much loved pantomime, Aladdin!

 Join the heroic but hopelessly romantic Aladdin and all the gang for the adventure of a lifetime in the Far East in this year’s fun-filled panto- guaranteed to enthrall the whole family

25th November 2016 – 22nd January 2017

Due to last year’s success we will have a sensory friendly production of the pantomime. Adapted performances will take place on Thursday 8th December at 6pm which include no sudden noises or bangs, softer and brighter lighting, and music at a suitable level. There will be no flashing merchandise available in the venue during these times.

Reviews :

  • “The Theatreworx panto that runs each year in The Helix consistently tops them all for sheer fun and sparkle” Sunday Business Post (Jack and the Beanstalk 2015/16)
  • “Everything is awesome about this panto” Metro Herald (Cinderella 2014/15)
  • “Of the pantomimes I’ve seen this season, the Helix’s is the best” Sunday Times (Sleeping Beauty 2013/14)

     Book Now

    Helix Dublin

    DCU
    Collins Avenue
    Glasnevin
    Dublin 9
    Tel: +353 1 7007000
    Web : http://www.thehelix.ie

 

 

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School Tours at Delphi Resort Galway

Wondering where to take the kids for this year’s school trip? Well look no further. Delphi Resort is Ireland’s longest running adventure destination with over 30 years experience in looking after kids and ensuring they have a great time. They offer packages ranging from a day trip 9.30am – 5.00pm right up to an all inclusive 4-5 night stay.

On a residential trip you can completely relax, safe in the knowledge that the kids are being expertly looked after. They provide activities from 9.30am to 9.00pm with breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the day and 24 hour supervision with night guards patrolling the corridors.

Teachers sleep and dine in the 4 star hotel and have access to the spa and adventure facilities.

There really is only one choice for your school trip this year and that is Delphi Resort..

Downloads:

Parent Guide

Sample Menu

School Tour Prices

2016 Rates
Month Rate* Activities
Jan – Feb €69 / £56 Land Only Activities
Mar – April €79 / £64  Land & Water Activities
May – June €84 / £68  Land & Water Activities
July – Aug €79 / £64  Land & Water Activities
Sept – Oct €84 / £68  Land & Water Activities
Nov – Dec €69 / £56 Land Only Activities

*Price is subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations with the euro

Day Trips from only €36 / £29*

Extra Night B&B and/or Half Days available on request. – No minimum group size – Groups of all ages catered for. All prices quoted are per child.

 

Over Night School Tours Include:
All School Tours Include:
  • Full board accommodation
    • Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper
  • Generous free places for teachers and group leaders
    • In the ratio of 1:15
  • Exciting and varied evening entertainment programme
  • Experienced instructors
  • Round-the-clock 24 hour supervision and  support
  • Public liability insurance.
  • Over 20 adventure activity options to choose from.
  • Activity instruction, supervision and use of specialist equipment.

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And for Teachers:
  • There’s comfort for you at Delphi Resort – you will retreat to a cosy en-suite hotel room
  • Relax in the resorts Four Star Hotel Facilities; unwind in the lounge areas; enjoy complimentary meals in the restaurant, there is a bar in the resort to socialise while your pupils are busy and in the safe hands of our instructors,  and free Wi-Fi too.
  • Treat yourself to some of the extras at the resort; you are free to escape and indulge yourself in a pampering package, seaweed bath or simply enjoy your free time in the Thermal Suite of our Award Winning Spa.
  • Ease of booking; a simple process of booking and organising your trip, we make it as smooth and straightforward for you as possible. Whether you have booked a school tour before or this is your first time, the Reservations Team are just a phone call away and ready to help if you have any questions.
  • Peace of mind; It’s knowing that experienced instructors will offer round-the-clock 24 hour support and supervision. – The safety record is unrivalled and the number one priority is the safety of you and your group.
  • Once you arrive at Delphi Resort the friendly staff will ensure you feel relaxed and at home.
  • It’s knowing that everything is included; all activities, equipment, instruction, food and accommodation.

 

Transport:
Rail: They offer a discounted all-in rail fare, including return transport by coach from Westport station to Delphi.

Coach: They can organise efficient coach transport at very competitive rates.

Delphi Resort
Leenane
Connemara
Co. Galway
Tel : +353 95 42208
Email : schoolreservations@delphiresort.com
Web : http://www.delphiresort.com

Easter at Ardgillan Castle Dublin
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Easter Ardgillan Castle Dublin

**Updated 2018 details coming soon**

Easter Egg Hunt at Ardgillan.

Monday 17th April at 3pm

Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt through the Demesne. The Easter Bunny is making a welcome return to Ardgillan and will be hiding his eggs around the park for all the boys and girls to find.

He has promised to be here on the day and is looking forward to meeting everyone!

Tickets €5 per person!!

 

Tickets available for purchase online and there will be limited availability on the day.

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Easter Ardgillan Castle Dublin

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ONE TICKET ONE EGG

  • Tickets are €5 per person
  • Find a plastic egg and return with your ticket to collect your prize.
  • Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and have no cash value.
  • Prizes are as stated only and no cash alternatives will be given. The Management has the right to alter arrangements or prizes should circumstances change.
  • Hunt begins at 3pm sharp. Tickets for latecomers cannot be guaranteed.
  • All children must be supervised by adults at all times.
  • Children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

See more on web site

About Ardgillan Castle Demense

Ardgillan Castle and Demesne is situated in North County Dublin on an elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries, 32 kilometers north of Dublin City. The demesne is well signposted off the M1. The park consists of 194 acres of rolling open grassland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the Irish Sea with views of Mourne Mountains to the north and Lambay to the south-east.

Visitors can enjoy outdoor walks through wooded areas with splendid views of Dublin bay. Explore forest trails leading to the large outdoor playground that offers lots of of activities, including pirate ship, slides, climbing frames and swings. There’s a coffee shop on site also offering delicious snacks and drinks, with indoor and outdoor seating. Events run throughout the year so plan another visit and avail of the castle tour or afternoon tea. Children’s parties are also available where the host is dressed in period costume – offering a real knight and princess theme to your next party!

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Astropark Easter & Summer Camps

2019 Kids Multi-Activity Camps Schedule

Easter Holidays – Two Four Day Camps

  • Dates – 15th to 18th of April & 23rd to 26th of April
  • Price – €75 per child for a four-day camp

Week 1 Coolock – Book Now

Week 2 Coolock – Book Now

Week 1 Tallaght – Book Now

Week 2 Tallaght – Book Now

 

How to Book a Camp:

  • Step 1: Click on the Week and Venue you wish to book, from the above list.
  • Step 2: Select Register for an online account – this account will be in the name of the Parent, for this & future bookings.
  • Step 3: Once you have successfully Registered for your account, select “Create a new Participant” (Child name)
  • Step 4: The new Participant will be the name of the child you want to book into the camp.
  • Step 5:  To book a 2nd or additional children, repeat step 4 to populate the drop-down menu with names of the children
  • Stage 6: Select the name of your child (children) from the drop-down menu and add to basket to complete the purchase

 

Summer Holidays – Eight Weeks

  • Dates – Every week in July and August
  • Price – €80 per child per week

How the camps work:

  • For boys and girls aged between 4-13
  • Each day begins at 10 am and ends at 3 pm
  • Groups are divided up by age
  • Each group has a dedicated supervisor for the entirety of the day
  • Every supervisor is fully Garda vetted

The daily activities include:

  • Great football coaching and games
  • Bubble Football
  • NERF AstroWars,
  • AstroBounce Inflatable Course
  • Multi-Sport Target Zone
  • Speed Radar
  • Crazy Sports Day 

Astropark Easter & Summer Camps

Astropark Tallaght

Astropark Tallaght, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 
(01) 459 9822
info@astropark.ie

Astropark Coolock

Astropark Coolock, Coolock Lane, Coolock, Dublin 17 
(01) 806 0088
info@astropark.ie

 
School Tours at Tinahely Farm Wicklow
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School Tours at Tinahely Farm Wicklow

School Tours at Tinahely Farm Wicklow invites visitors to share their passion for animals & farm produce.  The farm team are equally passionate in sharing their love of the land, the animals and the life of rural Wicklow and welcome pre-arranged visits by groups of adults, as well as educational visits by schools for guided tours of the Farm and Activity Centre Barn.

There is so much to learn about, and so many things to do, so visits can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Tinahely Farm are happy for tour guides, group leaders & teachers to come and visit in advance to explore what there is to offer and agree upon an individual agenda specifically designed to inform, interest and delight! Please note: All School Tours Must Be Pre-Booked

  • ample parking for cars and coaches

Please contact Philip on 087-8168457 or email: philip@tinahelyfarm.ie.

A typical Schools Visit to the Tinahely Farm Shop and Activity Barn

  • Arrival with a glass of home made lemonade and cookie and a chat with Philip on farm safety and an introduction by the tour guide.
  • Meet the farm animals and feeding time with Lily, Sam, Lennie, Pudding and Prunella the pigs.
  • Play time in the Activity Barn
  • Lunch Break
  • Guided nature walk and meet the rest of the animals
  • Final play in the barn and meeting back with the teachers/carers.

Please wear/bring suitable clothing complimentary tea or coffee for teachers in the Farm Shop Cafe admission is €8.00 per child. Lunch bag offer €5.00 per child. Please contact Philip on 087-8168457.

Enjoy a great day out in the heart of the Wicklow countryside at the Award Winning Farm Shop & Activity Centre

School Tours at Tinahely Farm Wicklow

Coolruss
Tinahely
Co. Wicklow
Tel : +353 87 8168457
Email : info@tinahelyfarm.ie
Web : http://tinahelyfarm.ie

school tours at astropark
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School Tours at Astropark

School Tours are a fantastic day out for Schools and classes of all ages.  They are a one-stop shop with inflatable activities and crazy sports games, including some or all of:

  • Astro Bounce
  • Obstacle Course
  • Target Zone
  • Bubble Football
  • Speed Radar
  • NERF Astro Wars
  • Crazy Sports Day Style Races & Games
  • Tag Rugby/American Football

Prices start from €12 per child.  Various packages and duration available, with full day options.  Minimum numbers of 20 children apply for school tours; however, we have other options for smaller groups.

School Tours at Astropark

Astropark Tallaght

Address: Astropark Tallaght, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Telephone: (01) 459 9822

Email: ryan.maher@astropark.ie

 

Astropark Coolock

Address: Astropark Coolock, Coolock Lane, Coolock, Dublin 17

Telephone: (01) 806 0088

Email: curtis.durnin@astropark.ie

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Easter Bunny Cork and Limerick

Easter Bunny Cork and Limerick 2017 – more details coming soon!
The Easter Bunny returns to Cork and Limerick this April with FREE Easter eggs for all the children. Following on from the success of 2014 \ 2015 & 2016 Irish company Magic Hammer Events Ltd., the people who brought you the “Santa Experience” & “Happy Halloween – Meeting Hattie O’ Goodspell”, have spared no effort in preparing the Easter Bunny’s House which is full of beautiful Easter decorations and Spring magic!

During each visit children will meet the bunny in his magical house, tell him what Easter egg they want and then each child will receive a FREE Easter egg from the Easter Bunny and what’s more, admission is also FREE!! No booking is required, just come along!

The Easter Bunny professional photographer is on site to capture that egg – cellent moment. Photo purchase is completely optional! The photos come in 8×10 professional format with a frame all for €10 and printed immediately! Get additional prints for just €5 each

Easter Bunny Cork and Limerick

Dunnes Stores, 105 Patrick St., Cork
Jetland Shopping Centre, Limerick

Dates: 2017 dates coming soon
Opening times: 2017 times coming soon

Admission: FREE
Photos: €10 for first & €5 for any additional photo (photo purchase optional)

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Wooly Farm Dublin Easter Event

Easter Eggstravaganza!

Wooly Ward’s Farm is delighted to announce the return of the Easter Eggstravaganza on  Friday 30th March, Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st of April!

Special Activities such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Live Lambing, Animal Maternity Ward and the Easter Show will all be on offer.

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Not forgetting Bouncy Castles, Thomas the Tank Engine, Animal Petting and the Creepy Creatures which will all be there as usual!

And don’t forget to pop in and visit Scary Mary while you are there.

Easter is an amazing time of year at the farm as it is the season for lots of new animals being born. Lambs, chicks, and piglets will all be arriving over Easter on Wooly Farm. So come to the Easter Eggstravaganza to see them.

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Tickets are on sale at www.woolywardsfarm.com, book early to avoid disappointment

See Booking Page >>

Wooly Farm Dublin Easter Event

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School Tours at Ardgillan Castle Dublin
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School Tours at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

School Tours at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

The Ardgillan Castle Bigfoot Experience (Popular with school tours).

The average Bigfoot tour to Ardgillan takes approximately 2 hours. During this time, the school/group will get the opportunity to explore Ardgillan Castle & Gardens. On the tour the schools/groups can experience how life used to be in the castle.

Schools/groups are encouraged to bring their own packed lunch which can be enjoyed in any of the expansive picnic areas, or indoors if desired. Children’s packed lunches are available but must be booked in advance.

After lunch, the children will then be taken on a walk through the gardens, where they will see many varieties of trees, plants, flowers and herbs.

Whilst in the gardens the children may encounter the scary figure of the Ardgillan Bigfoot. He’s really a friendly Bigfoot, and people say that he’s more afraid of us than we are of him.

To round off an action-packed visit, schools/groups can avail of the state-of-the-art playground or enjoy a leisurely walk around the park.

Prices are from €7.00 per child (Minimum of 20 children)
For more information or to check availability contact..

Address: Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Phone: 01 8492212
E-mail: eventardgillan@fingal.ie
www.ardgillancastle.ie

 

Activity Nation is also on site at Ardgillan Castle, which offer school tours and day trips to Corporate Team-building activities. Activity Nation can help you put an affordable and exciting package together.

Activity Nation specialises in providing groups with a large range of outdoor activities designed to be both enjoyable as well as educational. With everything from Team Games, Orienteering & Treasure Hunts, requiring groups to work together to come out on top, to exciting individual events like Archery and Mountain Biking, we’re sure to have something for everyone.

Day Activity Camps

Make the best of your day with our Full Day and Half Day activity camps.

School Tours at Ardgillan Castle Dublin / Group Tours

Ardgillan is the ideal location for school classes of every age group to enjoy learning as they enjoy the great outdoors. Their activities promote learning to work as a team, within groups as well as the educational services that are offered such as Field Studies and Guided Tours of the Castle and its ground.

Contact Activity Nation for any bookings, or for more information.

Phone: 01 855 7113
Email: Ardgillan@activitynation.ie
www.activitynation.ie/ardgillan


Birthday Parties at Ardgillan Castle Dublin
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Birthday Parties at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

Birthday Parties at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

Would you like to be King or Queen of the Castle?

These children’s parties have proved to be a huge success since they were introduced to Ardgillan Castle in the summer of 2010. The entertainment team put on a fantabulous interactive show making the Ardgillan children & family parties legendary in these here parts, providing you with the East Coast’s most unique & spectacular parties, catering for up to 25 children, which, include:

A Party Entertainer
Private Party Area (Fully Decorated)
Regal Costumes For Everyone
Mini Disco & Games
Interactive Story Telling Tour
Light Food Options

To book your unique party contact:

Birthday Parties at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

E-mail: eventardgillan@fingal.ie
Phone: 01 8492212
Address: Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
www.ardgillancastle.ie

Ardgillan Castle and Demesne is situated in North County Dublin on an elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries, 20 miles north of Dublin City. The demesne is well signposted off the M1. The park consists of 194 acres of rolling open grassland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the Irish Sea with views of Mourne Mountains to the north and Lambay to the south-east. Ardgillan is a sanctuary for many species of animals, mammals and birds for which the wooded areas provide a safe retreat from surrounding agricultural land. Today the demesne is a stunning visitor attraction with a range of facilities the public can avail of, including castle tours, theatre events, afternoon tea, children’s parties plus much more!