Castleknock on Ice

MrJoeSoap · 23-11-2011 11:47pm #1

Hi all,

Have seen this place mentioned a couple of times, anybody have more information on it? Apparently going to stay open until Xmas and possibly longer. They'd want to publicise it a bit better if they want to stay open longer...

Still though, can't wait to get down and try it out. Apparently it is opposite Bradys garage, near the tennis club I'd imagine. They are on Facebook but not much info given out there.

amdublin · 24-11-2011 12:15am

What is it?

Slydice · 24-11-2011 12:46am

wow, really? where's it gonna be?

amdublin · 24-11-2011 12:51am

Slydice wrote: »

wow, really? where's it gonna be?

As per op:

[QUOTE=MrJoeSoap;75633841 Apparently it is opposite Bradys garage, near the tennis club I'd imagine. They are on Facebook but not much info given out there.[/QUOTE]

What is it

MrJoeSoap · 24-11-2011 12:54am

amdublin wrote: »

What is it?

amdublin wrote: »

What is it

An ice rink...

MrJoeSoap · 24-11-2011 5:18pm

Drove up to it today on my way to work today and there is absolutely no signposting although it does seem to be under construction. Not sure if it is open yet, anyone receive a flyer about it yet?

Stinjy · 24-11-2011 6:22pm

Yeah I saw someone on another forum has been into it, apparently (don't know how reliable the info is.. but anyway) and they say its going to be permanent... If so (which I really hope it is) hockey team any one?

MrJoeSoap · 24-11-2011 7:07pm

Stinjy wrote: »

Yeah I saw someone on another forum has been into it, apparently (don't know how reliable the info is.. but anyway) and they say its going to be permanent... If so (which I really hope it is) hockey team any one?

Yes please!

Stinjy · 24-11-2011 9:31pm

that idea has really got a positive attitude... if worst comes to worst I'll play with the lads, it'll be a good bit of craic!

oblivious · 25-11-2011 12:08am

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Apparently it is opposite Bradys garage, near the tennis club I'd imagine. They are on Facebook but not much info given out there.

That would be the old farmhand building, anyone see a planning permission for change of use?

MrJoeSoap · 25-11-2011 12:47am

oblivious wrote: »

That would be the old farmhand building, anyone see a planning permission for change of use?

It is in the old tile warehouse/shop, is that the same building?

MrJoeSoap · 26-11-2011 1:48pm

Went to it last night, a work in progress, but the rink is there and open to use. Plenty of young people there enjoying it.

Morag · 26-11-2011 2:30pm

Is there a website for it?

MysticalSoul · 26-11-2011 2:51pm

It opened last Saturday - I skated there on Sunday and again yesterday. No website, but if you check out Castleknock on Ice you will find info there. Personally, I think they need a website, but got the impression when I mentioned a website to them last week that they are not going to have one.

I was in my element to be back on the ice and even better is that I had the rink all to myself on both occasions

MrJoeSoap · 26-11-2011 2:51pm

Not at the moment, no.

Morag · 26-11-2011 3:29pm

Where is it exactly?

MrJoeSoap · 26-11-2011 6:26pm

Sharrow wrote: »

Where is it exactly?

In the old Castleknock Tiles warehouse/shop opposite Brady's Garage.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Beechpark+Avenue,+Castleknock,+Clonsilla,+Ireland&hl=en&ll=53.380666,-6.360848&spn=0.000026,0.019248&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=53.080379,78.837891&vpsrc=0&hnear=Beechpark+Ave,+Castleknock,+Dublin+15,+Ireland&t=m&z=16&layer=c&cbll=53.380564,-6.360334&panoid=szLpi7VPVywqJQmTSvDuVA&cbp=12,199.93,,1,-3.61

That is the entrance door there.

Stinjy · 26-11-2011 8:36pm

what time are they open till?

MrJoeSoap · 26-11-2011 9:02pm

Think it's 10pm or 10.30pm, was that last night anyway. I feel like a spokesman...

Stinjy · 26-11-2011 9:14pm

thanks Joe, well you seem to be the only one whose been.. maybe I shall bump into you there soon (not literally hopefully :P)

Diddler1977 · 26-11-2011 9:41pm

Is it real ice?

I went to a rink down by the docks a few years ago. It was called an ice rink but the surface was not ice as I know it (it was more like some type of cold plastic surface) and it was impossible to skate on.

Stinjy · 26-11-2011 9:45pm

was just down there it was full with people..

think I'll start when theres not so many ... get my skill levels back up :P

MrJoeSoap · 26-11-2011 9:57pm

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Is it real ice?

I went to a rink down by the docks a few years ago. It was called an ice rink but the surface was not ice as I know it (it was more like some type of cold plastic surface) and it was impossible to skate on.

It is real ice in Castleknock, yes. Not a great surface but not awful. Arnotts had that fake stuff last year as well and it got terrible reports.

Diddler1977 · 26-11-2011 9:59pm

How much does it cost?

MrJoeSoap · 26-11-2011 10:06pm

It was €12 for adults including skate hire. Not sure about students/kids.

Stinjy · 26-11-2011 11:46pm

Also Joe, (i know lots of questions- my bad

) but do you know if you had your own skates would it be cheaper? Because if its staying investing might be a better option if itll get me in cheaper

MrJoeSoap · 27-11-2011 12:40am

Stinjy wrote: »

Also Joe, (i know lots of questions- my bad ) but do you know if you had your own skates would it be cheaper? Because if its staying investing might be a better option if itll get me in cheaper

Not sure on that but the Navan on Ice doesn't seem to have a discount. They did do lessons, I'd do them if they become available in Castleknock.

http://www.familyfun.ie/navan-on-ice-meath/

MysticalSoul · 27-11-2011 11:07am

No discount for having your own skates. I have been and have my own pair, and was told there wasn't.

skatermom · 27-11-2011 12:21pm

There are skating lessons every Saturday and Sunday as far as I know, not sure how much etc. There are also lessons in Dundrum if anyone interested.
I think there is a Facebook page for the coach in Castleknock - search Dublin Ice Skating Club

skatermom · 27-11-2011 12:23pm

Just to add, it's the same coaches in Castleknock that were in Navan.

MysticalSoul · 27-11-2011 1:50pm

and Charlestown too. I was supposed to have a private lesson today, but sadly it got cancelled as there is ice hockey practice on at same time, and until my coach arrived at rink this morning she didn't know about this. It seems like it was a last minute thing, so is probably worth ringing ahead before heading out, just in case... No info about this on their facebook page. The ice hockey is going to be there every Sunday.

Castleknock on Ice

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