Visiting Dublin, Ireland at Christmas Time With Your Family

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Planning to visit Ireland over the festive season? Dublin offers a unique experience for travellers and holiday makers alike. Dublin has many sights and a heightened atmosphere at this special time of year. Let us guide you through the Christmas period in the capital city of Ireland, Dublin. We can share ideas for what to do with your family, what to see for your trip to Ireland.

Christmas Market, Georges Dock between 12 – 23rd December

The Famous ’12 days of Christmas market’ is home to some 100 stool holders, with combined thousands of possible Christmas gifts, you could be taking home to a loved one. Year on year the market increases in size and increase in popularity amongst both tourists and locals alike. Entertainment is put on inclusive of local customs and carol singing, amongst others. This Christmas festival is sure to remove any winter blues, at the market you will be sure for find some souvenirs for yourself, friends and family as well as all the Christmas gifts your suitcase permits.

Dublin Lights Ceremony

Dublin is one, if not the most well lit city in all of Ireland over the festive season with well over 1 million Euros of decorations spanning some 17 streets throughout the city centre of Dublin. This event in itself draws a massive crowed from every corner of Ireland, they come to watch the capital city be lit up in style.

For the children there are also many family friendly events, which your children will no doubt love.

The Ark

Christmas at the Ark is a special time, the ark is a cultural centre built for children’s. The Ark offers workshops to help develop children’s artistic side while having a good time at the same time. Over the Christmas period they usually offer a specialist display and themed workshops for the youngsters. Even if you don’t have youngsters yourself you can still enjoy the environment and appreciate the young peoples talent.

Ice Skating

In Dublin there is the opportunity to go ice skating with all of the family, wrap up warm and hit the ice. There are several purpose placed ice rinks within Dublin, where you can have a little skate. Some ice rinks have special children’s rinks, so that they can learn and gain confidence without having to worry about lots of grown up skaters knocking them.

All of these events would be sure hits for you and your family, or just you.

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Source by Steve McOry