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Easter Train Adventure at Rathwood – Carlow

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Hop on board and join the 5,000 customers who have already booked the Easter Train Adventure at Rathwood this April for a fun filled adventure for the whole family.

Running from: 12th of April – 21st of April 2014

Get to meet the Biggest Egg of all Humpty Dumpty & his army of friends, along with our all time favourite the Easter Bunny.

Join the adventure as they make their way through the Woods on the hunt for Magical Eggs

With surprises a plenty along the way don’t delay Book Today!

Book online starts the 17th of February 2014

Ticket Prices

€10 for children – babies (0 – 12 months) are FREE
FREE hot chocolate for all children
€5 each for adult

Rath
Tullow
Co. Carlow
Phone : +353-5991- 56285
Email : Info@rathwood.com
Web address : https://easter.rathwood.com/


Planning your day out?

Sure to be a big hit wit young and old, the Rathwood Express Train is perfect for both young and old.  The train runs through the Woods and stops at the pond to feed the ducks and swans.

The Train journey takes you around our Animal Park so everyone gets a chance to see our goats, pet lambs and Santa’s reindeer. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes and can be enjoyed by all. Rathwood train trip is a great family day out!

Rathwood’s Train can be pre-booked for groups and school tours by calling Reception on 059 91 56285

 

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Gaiety Panto

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snow white at the gaeityThis Christmas, The Gaiety Panto will tell the enchating tale of Snow White with its familiar lavish and fun-loving touch. The Gaiety Panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will begin a 6-week run from 1st December 2013 – 12th January 2014 and tickets are on sale now from usual outlets nationwide. For more information, see www.gaietytheatre.ie

Take a beautiful young girl, an evil, wicked stepmother, a poisonous apple, seven fun-loving and caring dwarfs, and the love of a handsome prince and you have the recipe for a great night of panto full of music, laughter and excitement for all the family young and old. Tickets start from €19.50 and you can choose from matinee or evening shows. Today, families come from far and wide to the Gaiety Christmas Panto and for many it has become a true Christmas tradition.

Competition Closed

Winners have been contacted, congratulations :

Lorraine O’Byrne

Andrea O’Donoghue

Sandra Magee

*Winners can select their preferred time and date to attend Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at The Gaiety Panto. Please note, this is strictly subject to availability

 

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SANTA’S PLAYLAND – A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS PARADISE

SANTA’S PLAYLAND – A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS PARADISE

OPENS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30TH AT THE AMBASSADOR THEATRE

 One of this Christmas’ biggest events is here!

Santa’s Playland has taken up residence at The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin in preparation for this year’s festive season. Opening Saturday, November 30th at 10am the spectacular event runs until Monday, December 23rd.

And the great news is adults go free and there is no queuing for Santa!

Santa’s Playland transports children to a magical Christmas paradise. On entering Santa’s Playland children will be treated to a special Christmas play time. The Play Area is full of Christmas treats with bouncy castles, slides and Christmas displays.

Of course, any visit to Santa’s Playland would not be complete without an audience with the Big Man himself and everyone will have the chance to chat to Santa and share their hopes and desires for Christmas presents. Every child will receive a present from Santa

BOOK NOW!

Saturday November 30th – Doors open 10.00am, last entrance 6.00pm

Monday to Friday – Doors open 10.00am, last entrance 6.00pm

Saturday and Sunday – Doors open 10.00am, last entrance at 6.00pm

Entry for one hour per ticket on the hour every hour.

Tickets €12.50 Monday to Friday, Tickets €14.50 Saturdays and Sunday.

Competition Closed – winners have been contacted :

Kate O’Brien

Orla Monaghan

Thomas Sheridan

Sinead Maguire

Niall O’Shea

 

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Festive Workshops at Festina Lente – Wicklow

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**Updated information for Christmas 2014 coming soon**

 Festina Lente is an embracing not-for-profit organisation which provides a range of occupational, learning and employment opportunities for people whose needs have not been met in mainstream services. Workshops take place in Festina Lente on a regular basis and also cater for special needs. For more nformation check out www.festinalente.ie or www.facebook.com/festinalenteequestrian

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Competition Closed, winner has been contacted :

Ciara Kelly

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Christmas Experience at Red Mountain Open Farm – Meath

Visit Santa

Visit Santa and enjoy a festive Christmas experience at Red Mountain Open Farm in Donore Co Meath. All Christmas activities for 2013 are under one roof so regardless of the weather you’re guaranteed to have a good time!

  • Visit Santa’s sitting room and bedroom.
  • Make a wish in Santa’s wishing well.
  • Visit the Elves workshop.
  • Write and post your letter to Santa.
  • Visit the live Nativity Scene.

Have fun on the farm including the large indoor play area.

All the above is €5 per person.

Optional Extras :

Visit to Santa with present €8

Visit to Santa €2.50

Blue Barrell Express Train : €2.50

Red Mountain Open Farm got its name from the Red Mountain, which is the hill between the Farm and Donore Village. It is believed by some researchers that the colour of the sunrise on the morning of the Winter Solstice was the original inspiration for the name of the hill over which that sunrise occurs when viewed from Newgrange. The hill is called Red Mountain. Located just five minutes from the Newgrange Monument the Open Farm boasts the most extensive indoor facilities of all open farms in Ireland.

 

Address : Corballis, Donore, Drogheda, Co. Meath

Phone : 086 257 3159 / 041 98 23221

Email : info@redmountainopenfarm.ie

Web address : www.redmountainopenfarm.ie

 

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Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee Cave – Clare

Enjoy a unique Santa day out experience this year with a visiy to Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee Cave in the heart of the Burren. Just forty minutes from both Galway and Shannon and perched high on its Burren terraced mountain side with what has to be one of the most spectacular views of Galway Bay.

As well as your special personalized visit, Santa has arranged lots of exciting entertainment for you which continue right throughout the day – face painting, puppet show and carnival entertainment all included in your ticket prices. Park the car and take the Santa Train up and down the hill.

Enjoy a complimentary entry to the Burren Birds of Prey Centre.

Don’t forget to check out what’s NEW in the Farm Shop, specially selected festive delights both for a gift for someone or treat yourself.

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“The Ultimate Christmas Shop” with a bit of sparkle and festive fun for all. From those all important gifts for your loved ones to the dressing of your tree all is available at Aillwee.

Dates for Santa’s Workshop 2013 –

Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December

Friday 6th December to Sunday 8th December

Friday 13th December to Sunday 15th December

Thursday 19th December to Sunday 22nd December

Address : Ballyvaughan, Co Clare

Phone : 1890 245593 / 065 7077036

Email : info@aillweecave.ie

Web address : www.aillweecave.ie

What else is there at Aillwee Cave?

  • SEEK OUT an unusual mineral specimen, crystal or fossil.
  • RELAX in our friendly tearoom.
  • FIND a personalized souvenir from our extensive craft shop
  • EAT the appetizing food from our own kitchen, each prepared from the finest ingredients.
  • DRINK a glass of wine on the terrace and see the most breathtaking views in Ireland of Galway Bay.
  • CLIMB freely over the typical Burren Limestone pavement above the cave to see the spring gentian or mountain aven blooming in profusion.
  • WATCH cheese being made in the dairy and then sample the scrumptious homemade fudge and choose a selection of jams, chutneys and pickles all lovingly prepared in the Farm kitchen.
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Cinderella The Helix Dublin

Cinderella – Pantomime at The Helix

Christmas 2014

November 28th, 2014 – January 11th, 2015

 

TheatreworX Productions, the hugely successful team behind the last six pantomimes at The Helix including Sleeping Beauty, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, and Jack and the Beanstalk return for their seventh panto with their latest hilarious adaption of Cinderella. Join our stunning Cinderella (Megan Cassidy) on a journey through the panto-sphere of fun and excitement as she proves that a new pair of shoes really can change a girls life, when she meets her gorgeous Prince Charming (Chris Currid). Donning some rather stylish outfits this year, our panto stalwarts and audience favourites Eoin Cannon & Aidan Mannion return as Cinders’ Ugly sisters who will make it their business to make Cinders as miserable as possible. They are joined again by the hilarious Colin Hughes as Buttons and Adam Lynch as Dandini who both return for their sixth panto. Our Wicked Stepmother (Mary Murray) will take a break from Love/Hate and instead love to hate our Cinders this Christmas, but will be kept in check by the beautiful Fairy Godmother (Erica Delaney Hayes) who will ensure that Cinderella will indeed go to the ball.

Cinderella will dance all night at The Helix this year as our hilarious panto will once again have our audience on their feet and dancing in the aisles. Enjoy the best value Christmas has to offer at The Helix this year. With the funniest panto in town, onsite parking and Santa’s Grotto, The Helix Panto is the perfect family choice this Christmas.

Produced by TheatreworX Productions

Written By Karl Harpur & Claire Tighe

Directed by Karl Harpur

Musical Direction by David Hayes

Choreography by Claire Tighe

Assistant Choreographer Jennifer Dawson

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BOOKING & TICKET DETAILS

Fri 28 Nov- Sun 11 Jan

Preview ticket price from €16.50, Standard ticket price from €21.00, Discount family tickets from €17.25

School performances @ 11am daily. Call for full schedule of school performances

Early booking is advisable

Previews;

Fri 28 Nov 7pm, Sat 29 Nov 2pm & 6pm, Sun 30 Nov 1pm & 5pm

Family Show times;

6, 13, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 Dec

2, 3, 10 Jan @ 2pm & 6pm

7, 14, 21, 31 Dec

4, 11 Jan @ 1pm & 5pm

5, 11, 18, 19 Dec

7, 8, 9 Jan @ 7pm

Sensory Friendly Performances

22 Dec @ 2pm

4 Jan @ 5pm

Booking 01 7007000

www.thehelix.ie

Booking Fee Applies

WIN 1 of 3 family passes to Cinderella … **Competition Closed**

Congratulations to our 3 winners – Laura O’Leary, Hannah Farrell and Jack Monaghan

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“Of the pantomimes I’ve seen this season, the Helix’s is the best” Sunday Times (Sleeping Beauty 2013/14)

 

“Genuinely stonking song and dance numbers evoke Broadway spectacle…..Beauty and the Beast could have plausible claim as the outstanding pantomime of the season” Irish Independent (Beauty & The Beast 2012/13)

 

“Clever wise-cracking, lavish costumes, elegant choreography and subtle satire” Joyce Hickey, The Irish Times (Aladdin 2011/12)

 

“ ..with the well-paced action….lots of stage changes, and strong musical talent, it zips along. And d’ya know wha’? It’s a scream” Sunday Independent (Beauty and the Beast 2012/13)

 

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Elf The Musical Dublin

Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit starring Will Ferrell, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. A modern Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF this Christmas.

Features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin. Book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin. Direction & choreography by Morgan Young. Set and Costume design by Olivier Award winner Tim Goodchild. Lighting design by Oliver Award winner Tim Lutkin and Sound design by Ciem Rawling.

CAST TO BE ANOUNCED AT A LATER DATE!

Please note under 3’s are not permitted.

A SPLASHY, PEPPY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!”

– The New York Times

“ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”

-Variety

16 Dec 2014 – 10 Jan 2015
€20 – €60
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Grand Canal Square Docklands
Dublin 2
Tel :
Email : justask@bgetheatre.ie

 

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Imagine at Fota Island Resort Cork

Imagine at Fota Island Resort

This Winter, the gorgeous woodlands at Fota Island Resort in Cork will be transformed by Santa and his magical elf helpers into a dramatic and exciting Christmas experience for the whole family. Imagine will begin the 28th of November and runs until the 23rd of December.

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We are happy to give you a little hint about what the Imagine experience will involve, but as the element of surprise is essential to the magic of Christmas, we can’t give away everything at this stage!

What we can tell you is that there will be a Christmas market, an interactive North Pole experience, a train journey that will take you to our winter wonderland walkway which culminates in a magical visit to Santa in his snow covered log cabin in the heart of the enchanted Christmas woods. You will enjoy a warming hot chocolate along the way and of course there is lots of other unexpected festive fun during the Imagine experience!

Remember to dress ‘Christmassy’ and although the majority of the experience is indoors, there are outdoor elements so dress accordingly!

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Ticket prices:

Grown Ups €12.50/pp

Little Ones €20/pp

Children under 12 month are free of charge.​

Book online from www.fotaimagine.ie

Fota Island Resort
Cork
Tel : 021 4883700
Email : imagine@fotaisland.ie
Web : www.fotaimagine.ie

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Jack and the Beanstalk Dublin

Jack and the Beanstalk 2015

The Helix is a state of the art multi media and theatre complex situated on the campus of Dublin City University (DCU).

TheatreworX Productions, the hugely successful team behind the last seven pantomimes at The Helix including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty & the Beast and Aladdin return for their eighth panto with their latest hilarious adaption of Jack and The Beanstalk.

Enjoy the best value panto Christmas has to offer at The Helix this year. With the funniest show in town, onsite parking and festive treats, The Helix Panto is the perfect family choice this Christmas. 27th November 2015 – 17th January 2016

Sensory Friendly Performances: 22 Dec 2015 @ 3pm

Tickets

  • Full Price €26, €22 (child) & from €74 (family)*
  • Previews €19.50, €18.50 (child)

*Limited tickets available at this price

Jack and the Beanstalk at The Helix is accessible via the M50, then via Ballymun, as well as via Dublin city and Whitehall. A multi story car park is on site with a reduced price ticket of €4 for the duration of the show. Kids love the Christmas pantomime at the Helix but why not treat yourself to show some other night? The Helix have a fully licensed bar, which includes an extensive wine menu and exclusive craft beer selection. They also serve a wide range of speciality teas and coffees, as well savoury snacks and treats. A gourmet range of sandwiches, toasted panini’s & fresh salads are available all evening.

Jack and the Beanstalk

The Helix DCU
Collins Avenue
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Tel : 01 700 7000
Email : info@thehelix.dcu.ie
Web : Jack and the Beanstalk