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Wooly Farm Dublin School Tours

Wooly Farm Dublin School Tours offer visitors a special experience. Up to 3 hours of action packed activities. Each group allocated a team leader who will guide you around the farm. Let the children be educated & entertained at the same time! Our latest attraction is the Reptile Lab. Meet Axel & Rose the Pythons among others!

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Wooly Farm Dublin School Tours

Mary, Cathal & their family set up Wooly Ward’s Farm in 2011 when they saw the level of interest people and children had with farm animals. Known as Wooly Farm since late 2017, over previous years they have put three mobile farms on the road, opened up their own farm for private parties and events and entertained thousands of people with their animal theatre and petting zoo. They have built up a highly trained team of young and energetic staff of approx 30 who work alongside Mary, Cathal, daughters Amy & Laura and son Rob

Staff have backgrounds in Childcare, Drama, Tourism, Food Science, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary to name but a few. All staff undergoes First Aid Training, Animal Handling & customer service on an ongoing basis.

Mary’s Farm has been in the Ward Family for over 400 years and her parents both in their nineties still live on the farm. The farm has primarily been involved in sheep, beef & tillage over the years.

Mary’s background is in Agriculture having studied both in Ireland & Europe in her formative years.

As well as animal knowledge Mary & Cathal have a wealth of experience with children, having reared 7 little darlings – 4 girls and 3 boys!

Wooly Farm Dublin School Tours

Whitestown
Oldtown
Co Dublin
Tel : 087 3676787
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Zipit School Tours

Adventure Starts Here!

Zipit School Tours allow your group to Get active, get connected and get outdoors. This is a great opportunity for students to enjoy an exhilarating and challenging outdoor activity in a natural setting, building confidence, teamwork and self-esteem. Students will feel a great sense of achievement as they conquer each activity, pushing their comfort zones in a completely safe environment but with the perception of risk. Big challenges or baby steps, our energetic instructors will encourage and motivate even the most nervous student, creating a lasting sense of achievement.

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“Our students had a wonderful day and really enjoyed the experience.”

“I’d like to pay tribute to the excellent staff.”

“Thank you for a great day, the kids really enjoyed it, as did we.”

We welcome primary school children from age 9 upwards and secondary students, with circuits to suit all ages and levels of fitness. Activities last for 4 hours. Safety is always paramount.

What better way to bond with your students, than participating alongside them and facing your fears too! Free participation and free tea and coffee for all teachers. However, we do ask that at least one teacher remains on the ground at all times, providing active supervision.

We can take 150+ students in any one day, by staggering start times. We have parallel initiation circuits to ensure a streamlined throughput so you can focus on enjoying your day out. To avoid queues and ensure an enjoyable time for all, we start approximately 45 students at one time, with the next group following one to two hours after. Please contact us for exact times, depending on size of group.

If you do have a very large group, the natural forest surrounds offers plenty of open space for games and trails through the forest. Coillte also offers orienteering. Log-on to Coillte.ie/activity/hiking for more details.

If you have children with special needs, please call us to discuss their needs. All children must be physically and mentally able to manage their own safety. SNA’s must supervise children under their care on a one to one basis.

Zipit School Tours

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Zipit Forest Adventures has secured a licence with Coillte (Irish Forestry Management Company) to exclusively develop this type of activity on Coillte owned land which covers about 445,000 hectares, about 7% of the land cover of Ireland.

Birthday Parties Athenry Heritage Centre Galway
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Birthday Parties Athenry Heritage Centre Galway

Experience A Birthday To Remember

Let your son or daughter experience a birthday to remember at the Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre. We provide a unique service for parents looking for something different which is both fun and educational.
We provide a safe and secure environment where children can enjoy our activities and parents can relax and have fun too!

Birthday Parties Athenry Heritage Centre Galway

Our admission price is €8.50 per child with a minimum of 10 children to a maximum of 18 children for each party.

This price includes:

* Exclusive use of the Heritage Center for 2 hours
* Dressing up in Medieval costume
* Have-a-go-Archery with competitions
* Face-painting
* A Banqueting Table is laid out for your feast – you can bring in your own food or have it delivered by Supermacs
* Games in the Medieval Maze
* Tug-o-War
* Try on armour
* Visit the ” Dungeon Of Horror”
* Bring in your own music and create you own medieval disco or dance to ours
* Our Parties are suitable from 3 to 10yrs

St. Mary’s
The Square
Athenry
Co. Galway
T: +353 (0)91 844661
Email : info@athenryheritagecentre.com
Web : www.athenryheritagecentre.com

 

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Belvedere House Westmeath

GREEN SANTA AT BELVEDERE HOUSE GARDENS & PARK, MULLINGAR.

Getting ready for Green Santa – 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th December. Booking on 0449349060

Treat your children to a magical Christmas experience with Green Santa at Belvedere House Westmeath.  He will proceed to his magical grotto where children will travel through the enchanted wardrobe to see him

Green Santa has a message for Children everywhere; Christmas is not just about toys, there are other gifts that are far more important. Children will visit Green Santa in his magical grotto and will receive natural gifts. Green Santa will help the children pot up seasonal native Irish trees which the children can plant in their gardens at home. The tree grows alongside the child at home and can be a lifetime memory of that special visit to Green Santa at Belvedere. Wildflower seed shakers for attracting fairies and flutter bys into your garden and old fashioned Victorian Candy are other Green Santa treats

This is an activity based Santa experience suitable for children over 18 months old and upwards.

2 Adults go free with each family booking and families can enjoy the splendor of Belvedere Estate after their visit to Green Santabelvedere housePrices are as follows:

€12 for 1st Child  & €10 for each additional children (over 18 months old).

Infants (up to 18 months old) –  Free with older children
(no potted tree but Santa will give seed shakers and candy with parents permission)

2 Adults go free with each Green Santa booking – additional adults charged at normal admission rate of €8 each.

(All Green Santa Bookings include entry to the House Gardens Park and Playgrounds and  Belvedere House will be decorated in a Victorian Christmas style with décor from the grounds of the estate).

Times Available:  Half hourly slots from 12 noon until 5pm

Treat your children to a magical Christmas experience with Green Santa at Belvedere House.

Booking is advised on (044) 9349060 or Book on line

Belvedere House
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
Tel : +353 (0)44 9349060
Email : info@belvedere-house.ie
Web : www.belvedere-house.ie

 

 

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Belvedere House Westmeath

Belvedere’s Halloween Treasure Hunts 2016

Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th & Monday 31st October
PRE-BOOKING IS REQUIRED

Ring Belvedere reception on 044 9349060 to book your place.

Treasure Hunts will be ongoing from 12 noon until 2pm (each day)

Remember: You can only take part if you have your places booked!!!!!

Bookings will be taken at Belvedere Reception up until Friday 21st October but may be extended, until we are booked out.

No late entries – No walk-ins !!!!

Event finishes at 3pm sharp each day

Normal Admission Rates Apply:
Children €4 (Under 3 years of Age Free) Adults €8 ; Seniors/Students €6

Discounted Rates for Season Ticket Holders:
Children €3 (Under 3 years of Age Free) Adults €3 ; Seniors/Students €3

Book online: Click Here

Belvedere House
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
Tel : +353 (0)44 9349060
Email : info@belvedere-house.ie
Web : www.belvedere-house.ie

 

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Christmas Wonderland Birr Castle Offaly

CHRISTMAS AT BIRR CASTLE December 10,11,17,18

We are delighted to announce that Santa Claus will arrive at Birr Castle on 10 December 2016. We welcome you to visit Santa, Mrs Claus and the busy Elves in the magical surroundings of Birr Castle on one of our December dates 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th.Visitors will meet Santa Claus in the beautiful surroundings of Birr Castle while Mrs Claus tells some festive stories in the library and a trail with the Elves through the magical gardens will lead visitors to meet Santa Claus in the castle

A special gift chosen by Santa Claus will be provided for each child that visits. christmas2015

Bookings every 30 minutes from 12.30 each date
Last timeslot 20.00

Ticket priced at €20 per child
Friends of Birr Castle child special rate €18.00

Tickets priced at €8 per adultThis is a pre-book, pre-paid event. For bookings contact 0579120336

Book your Christmas Wonderland Birr Castle experience now at www.birrcastle.com
Follow us on Facebook and twitter for Christmas updates.

The Award-Winning Gardens of Birr Castle in Ireland and the newly revamped Science Centre are both rich in amazing feats of science and engineering as well as  rare trees and flowers, wonderful wildlife, and walks along peaceful  rivers and the lake. The Parsons family invite you to explore one of the most extraordinary places in Ireland. Created over generations it is an environmental and scientific time capsule.

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Brigit’s Garden Galway

Santa’s Christmas Magic at Brigit’s Garden- December Show Dates 2016

Santa at Brigit's Garden

Sat 3rd (corporate bookings only)
Sun 4th (corporate bookings only)
Sat 10th (Sold Out)
Sun 11th 12:30 & 2:00 & 3:30pm Book Now
Sat 17th 12:30 & 2:00 & 3:30pm Book Now
Sun 18th 12:30 & 2:00 & 3:30pm Book Now
Wed 21st 3.30p.m Book Now
Thurs 22nd 2.00 & 3.30pm Book Now
Fri 23rd 12.30 & 2:00pm Book Now

 

Santa and Elfie are coming back this December – with lots of extra fun activities! Conjure up the real magic and wonder of Christmas with Santa’s Christmas Magic at Brigit’s Garden galway! This year Elfie and Santa will be joined by Mrs Claus, Donny the donkey and lots more, to make a full Santa experience with the professional show as the delightful highlight of the day.

Santa’s Christmas Magic at Brigit’s Garden Galway is a wonderful family show with Santa and Elfie, his musical elf. There’s lots of music, fun, candlelight and Christmas magic!

Your visit will last approx 2 ½ hours, with Mrs Claus and other activities for the first 1½ hours, followed by Santa’s Christmas Magic Show with Elfie and Santa. Your ticket includes:

  • Complimentary mulled apple punch for all the family on arrival
  • Making Christmas decorations with Mrs Claus in the thatched Roundhouse. She has some funny stories about Santa too!
  • A visit with Donny the donkey, who wishes he was a reindeer
  • Santa Post: write a letter or wish for Santa by candlelight in the Crannóg
  • A Treasure Hunt around the award-winning Celtic Gardens to find Santa and Elfie’s lost possessions
  • Santa and Elfie’s Show-the highlight of the day! There’s music and fun with Elfie and Santa, along with the traditional favourites of singing with Elfie, lighting special candles with Santa and everyone lighting the Christmas tree with magic
  • A special candle from Santa given to each family to light on Christmas Eve
  • The opportunity to take your own photos with Santa after the show

This professional but intimate production features well-known Galway children’s entertainer Miquel Barcelo of The Troubador Mules as Elfie, and musician Dan Packard as Santa. The show takes place in the cosy surrounds of the Hazel Room in Brigit’s Garden.

Make the most of the day and enjoy delicious seasonal food in the Garden Café, and browse in the Gift Shop for unique Christmas gifts.

This is a great value Santa experience at only €12.50 child/adult
Under 3s are free if they sit on an adult lap for the Show
Brigit’s Garden members 10% discount

Brigit’s Garden is not-for-profit and a recognised charity
and all proceeds go to support the project.

For further details or phone bookings call 091 550905.
Book online here

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Disney On Ice presents Frozen

Disney on Ice

Feld Entertainment Inc., announced that it’s 34th Disney On Ice spectacular will bring the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, to life. Disney On Ice presents Frozen is set to mesmerize Irish audiences when the show begins touring in Ireland this November.

 – Citywest, Dublin from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 November 2016

Family ticket of Four – Save €26

Tickets from 

Ticketmaster: In person: From 100 Ticketmaster Outlets Nationwide

By Telephone (24 Hour): ROI: 0818 719300

Book On Line: www.ticketmaster.ie

The entire Academy Award® winning tale will be told live for the first time in this brand new production, capturing the dynamic between two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Anna, a girl with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey to find her sister, the magical Elsa, who is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the mystical trolls help Anna along the way in this story about love conquering fear.  Audiences will get to sing along with such musical masterpieces as “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.”

In Disney On Ice presents Frozen, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse take the audience through the magical story based in Arendelle, with special appearances by beloved Disney princesses and favorite characters from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story and Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King, who come together to prove that true love is the greatest power of all.

To create a completely immersive experience for the audience, the set design will encompass the space from the ice surface up through the air, drawing everyone into the story and closer to the characters.

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Christmas Island Wicklow

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Christmas Island Wicklow

is a themed Christmas and Santa experience that includes an exciting journey on ‘The North Pole Express’ (Santa’s train), a trip to Christmas Island where you’ll meet Mrs. Claus, get your family photo taken in Santa’s giant red sleigh (don’t forget your camera) and you’ll have fun with the Elves.

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You will then depart Christmas Island Wicklow on Santa’s giant sleigh boat headed to see the big man himself in Santa’s Grotto (all children receive a present from Santa). If you’re good and paying attention, then you may even see Rudolph!

Before or after your island visit you can take part in the festive fun with the Christmas movie room, walking around the winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, exerting energy in the giant Snowman jumper and playing in the children’s adventure park. Hot food and drink will be served all day. The Adventure Mini Golf on site will also be open for those looking for extra activities!

Christmas Island Wicklow
Rathdrum
Co Wicklow

When purchasing your Christmas Island tickets, you have the option to donate just €1.00. For every €1.00 donated, Christmas Island Wicklow will donate another €1.00. All money raised will go towards Christmas presents, which will be distributed by Saint Vincent de Paul for children in the Wicklow area. Last year we donated €3,012.00 and we hope to beat it this year with your help!

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Croke Park Santa Experience Dublin

You’d better watch out – Santa Claus is coming to Croke Park!

Visit Santa’s Grotto, the Elves’ Living Quarters, the Toy Factory and the GAA Museum at the Santa Experience in Croke Park

Did you know Santa’s favourite games are Gaelic games? Because of his love of all things GAA, Santa has set up his Irish headquarters in magical Croke Park.

Santa’s band of elves have already moved into the team dressing rooms, which they are busy transforming into their living quarters for the festive season ahead. They are also working with the dedicated team at Croke Park to ensure the pitch is in perfect condition for Santa’s arrival on November 26th, when the Santa Experience at Croke Park begins.

Families from all over Ireland are invited to visit the iconic stadium and Santa’s very special grotto, where each child will meet with the man himself and receive a Christmas gift – whether they’ve been naughty or nice!  The Santa Experience also includes a behind the scenes trip to the Elves’ Living Quarters and their Toy Factory. Not only that but all ticket holders will get a sneak peek pitch side, where even the goal posts will be twinkling!

The experiences includes FREE admission to the GAA Museum, where families can discover two floors of interactive exhibits. Children can pick up their Junior Explorer passport and follow the special route which highlights some of the most fascinating and famous exhibitions, including the original Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy cups. A highlight for many boys and girls (and Mums and Dads!) is the museum’s Interactive Games Zone, where you can test your own hurling and football skills – see how fast your family can react, check your passing skills and practice a fingertip save or the art of the high catch!

The Santa Experience at Croke Park promises to be one of best Christmas family days out in Ireland.  You never know, the touch of Christmas magic might even inspire your little one to be the next GAA All-Star!

There’ll be plenty of beautifully festive family photo opportunities, and a professional photographer will also be on hand to capture the moment.  And you can finish off the perfect day with light refreshments and a festive snack in the museum’s Blackthorn Café.  Or you could pick up the perfect stocking fillers for the GAA fan in your life from the GAA Museum Shop!

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The festivities get underway from Saturday, November 26th, and will run on select dates until Thursday, December 22nd.   Dates sell quickly and pre-booking online is essential to avoid disappointment.  Tickets, priced at €8 for adults, €14 for children 2 years and over, and €7 for children aged 1–2, are now available via the website www.crokepark.ie/santa. Children under 1 go free.

The event is both wheelchair and buggy accessible, and there is free parking adjacent to the GAA Museum located on the Cusack side of the stadium.

Croke Park is an iconic stadium steeped in history, and has been at the heart of Irish sporting and cultural life for over 100 years, so it really is a must for every Irish family.

For dates, tour times and more, see www.crokepark.ie/santa