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VISIT the Moving Crib at St Martin Apostolate until 5 January. It is a free entertainment experience that twists its way through the Georgian building in Parnell Square, Dublin City. Learn the meaning of Christmas and embrace the magical atmosphere of the season. There will be competitions, dress up, selfies, an illusion wall and a fascinating dolls’ house. Donations are welcome for the upkeep of the historic moving crib. Open seven days and week from 11am to 6pm. For more information see www.stmartin.ie.
EXPERIENCE Christmas in Limerick city until 31 December as Light Up Limerick presents a host of festivities and family friendly events across the city. The Toots Christmas Train will travel through the heart of the city. There will be plenty on offer including Limerick on Ice, a festive Christmas fair, Santa’s Grotto, annual pantos, Christmas racing, workshops and Munster versus Leinster. It would not be Christmas without music and there will be a host of big names performing over Christmas. For more information see www.limerick.ie.
WANDER through the Magical Woodland Christmas Experience in Castlecomer Discovery Park until 23 December. A special red-dressed guest and his hard working team of elves have been busy working away. Hop on the Santa Express at the North Pole Station and experience the magic of the light displays emerging from the woodlands or sit back with a cup of hot chocolate as the children explore the Elf and Fairy Village. Children will meet Mrs Claus and listen to tall tales of elves and life in the North Pole. The experience lasts approximately 90 minutes. For more information see www.discoverypark.ie.
ENJOY your trip to Elf Town in the Galway Racecourse until 23 December. There are four floors of fun and entertainment with the Elf Town Brigade. Parents can sit back and relax with snacks or a hot drink while their children play in the magical space before continuing on their journey to see Santa. Visit Jack Frost in his icy home and take the opportunity for pictures in a world of ice. Write your letters to Santa and dance the day away with the disco elves on their illuminated dance floor. For more information see www.elftowngalway.com.
IMMERSE yourself in the award-winning Atlas of the Irish Revolution from Cork University Press, which is the anchor theme of a new exhibition at St Peter’s Cork until 31 December. The exhibition brings to life the Atlas of the Irish Revolution book and intertwines the Cork perspective into the narrative of the events that occurred from 1913 to 1923. It will also highlight the differing views and sides to the conflict through use of images and informative panels. A key feature of the exhibition is a dedicated reading area. Admission is free. For more information see www.stpeterscork.ie.
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