Christmas Events 2015

Loughc

This thread is to be used for all discussion about upcoming Christmas Events 2015.


I'm really looking forward to the I Believe in Christmas Event.

http://www.ibelieveinchristmas.ie/

This holiday season, Dublin will celebrate the magic of a traditional, authentic Irish Christmas Village experience at the CHQ Custom House Quarter, Dublin.

I BELIEVE Christmas Village welcomes Ireland’s first winter food, drink, craft and horticulture market in an exceptional setting. Graze your way through a fantastic array of local goodies and pick up some quality, once-off products from one of the 50 festive chalets.

Opening on Thursday 26th November - join us for the official switch on of THE DUBLIN TREE LIGHTS, I BELIEVE will run through to December 23rd and reopen on the 30th December – 1st January to ring in 2016 in style.
With the best of Irish Shopping, dining and entertainment in one location, I BELIEVE will be THE Christmas destination.

This seems to be replacing the Christmas Market from Stephen's Green which wasn't too well received last year.

Toto Wolfcastle

Draíocht in Blanchardstown have a Christmas fair on in November. I think it's the 28th and 29th but I've thrown out the brochure. They're showing Elf on the 28th and The Muppet Christmas Carol on the 29th. I'm sure they'll have more info on their website closer to the time so people can double check the dates.

Loughc

Tickets are now on sale for the Amber Springs Christmas Train Experience.

I've never been myself but it's hugely popular and it's been going on for a few years now.

http://santatrainexperience.ie/

kitten_k

Have my tickets - looking forward to it!

Loughc

Not really an event but this just popped up on my Facebook as a suggested page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Santas-Pop-up-Cocktail-Bar-Dublin/813588828757506

Toto Wolfcastle

Loughc wrote: »

Not really an event but this just popped up on my Facebook as a suggested page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Santas-Pop-up-Cocktail-Bar-Dublin/813588828757506

That's right up my street!

Posy

Possible Christmas forum meet up location! :pac:

Loughc

Posy wrote: »

Possible Christmas forum meet up location! :pac:

Exactly what I was thinking!

miamee

Got an email this evening that Winterval Waterford is now open to book tickets, it's on 20 November to 23 December.

Link to the newsletter:[URL] http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2680c43e509b4a1a82c19e01d&id=5d6f093882&e=3163d51e94[/URL]

ComfortKid

miamee wrote:

Got an email this evening that Winterval Waterford is now open to book tickets, it's on 20 November to 23 December.

miamee wrote:

Link to the newsletter:

That link is coming up as invalid. Could you edit or repost please.

miamee

ComfortKid wrote: »

That link is coming up as invalid. Could you edit or repost please.

Works for me but here it is again:
http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2680c43e509b4a1a82c19e01d&id=5d6f093882&e=3163d51e94

Loughc

miamee wrote: »

Works for me but here it is again:
http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2680c43e509b4a1a82c19e01d&id=5d6f093882&e=3163d51e94

Works fine for me too.

ComfortKid

miamee wrote:

Works for me but here it is again:

Thanks. 2nd one works but first one still isn't. Strange.

Loughc

http://www.goss.ie/2015/09/dublin-set-for-rockerfeller-style-christmas-tree/

The festival will create 230 seasonal jobs and reportedly inject €8.4m into the economy, and will run for 28 days in the lead-up to Christmas.

There’s already 10,000 visitors expected per day, and the festival will focus on supporting Irish businesses, traders, craftspeople, producers and charities from November 26th until December 23rd.

Really looking forward to the I Believe In Christmas Event now.

But the most exciting part is that the whole festival will be centred around a gigantic 50 foot tall “Rockefeller-style” Christmas tree.

SarahLil

Loughc wrote: »

http://www.goss.ie/2015/09/dublin-set-for-rockerfeller-style-christmas-tree/



Really looking forward to the I Believe In Christmas Event now.

It's looking good

Loughc

The 50ft tree is very home alone like. I can't wait to see it all lit up!

Toto Wolfcastle

If you're anywhere near CHQ in the IFSC the I Believe in Christmas elves are there today. You can get your photo taken with them and possibly win a prize.

kitten_k

Just booked tickets for Disney on Ice in November.

DrJ

Can't wait for the IFSC market now that I've heard they're going New York style. Definitely going to this Hope to make the RDS one as well.

Toto Wolfcastle

The Chocolate Garden of Ireland in Tullow has Elf Chocolate Workshops in November and December.

Get hands-on working with the Chocolate Elves to get ready for Christmas!

This Christmas, you can join in with the Elves in a magical, fun-filled chocolate-making workshop at The Chocolate Garden of Ireland. It is an interactive workshop with a live link with the North Pole, in contact with both the Elf Workshop there and a live link with Santa himself who will address the boys and girls personally – but only if they are on the good list! Roll up your sleeves and make and decorate a chocolate moulded Christmas figure to take home; decorate a large chocolate bar, maybe for Santa…and there’ll be lots of tastings and chocolate fun in between.

To finish off, enjoy a warm drink of spiced apple. Trainee Elves will receive a Certificate!

Prices:

CHOCOLATE MOULD-MAKERS “TRAINEE ELVES” €12.50
NON-MOULD-MAKERS “ASSISTANT ELVES” €8.00

Loughc

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christmas-Kingdom-Christmas-Kingdom/323201357867082

Not familiar with this event but I seen it advertised on Facebook just now.

Toto Wolfcastle

It's in England, and it's expensive, but if you're a big Harry Potter fan this might be the Christmas event for you.

Toto Wolfcastle

The Snowman is on in the Bord Gais Theatre on the 14th and 20th of December. If you're a Bord Gais Energy Rewards Club member you can get €10 off family tickets.

leahyl

Just read that cinemas in the US are showing Home Alone as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations (:eek:) of its release. Wonder would they do that here in Ireland as well, would be great if they did. Would love to see it on the big screen!

miamee

leahyl wrote: »

Just read that cinemas in the US are showing Home Alone as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations (:eek:) of its release. Wonder would they do that here in Ireland as well, would be great if they did. Would love to see it on the big screen!

Last year the Lighthouse cinema in Dublin did a whole load of Christmas film screenings including Home Alone! Hopefully they do it again this year.

Loughc

leahyl wrote: »

Just read that cinemas in the US are showing Home Alone as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations (:eek:) of its release. Wonder would they do that here in Ireland as well, would be great if they did. Would love to see it on the big screen!

Firstly how is it 25 years old? I'm as young as I ever was! :-O

Secondly, the distributor confirmed on Twitter it will be re-released in Ireland for the 2 days in November but cannot confirm locations as a this time.

leahyl

Loughc wrote: »

Firstly how is it 25 years old? I'm as young as I ever was! :-O

Secondly, the distributor confirmed on Twitter it will be re-released in Ireland for the 2 days in November but cannot confirm locations as a this time.

Oh really?!! Yaaay! I hope they show it somewhere in cork!

Posy

miamee wrote: »

Last year the Lighthouse cinema in Dublin did a whole load of Christmas film screenings including Home Alone! Hopefully they do it again this year.

Yeah, The Lighthouse showed Home Alone, Die Hard, It's a Wonderful Life, Christmas Vacation etc last year.

kitten_k

From Her.ie:

Whether you're a fan of the festive season or you could give Scrooge a run for his money, you're soon to start hearing a lot more about Christmas 2015.

The dates for the switching on of Dublin's Christmas lights have been confirmed and we're more than a little excited.

According to the Irish Mirror, Henry Street will be the first area to light up on November 12th and Grafton Street will follow soon after on the 15th of November.


Smithfield is going all out this year with plans for a free open air concert on the 26th November which will coincide with the lighting of a 'huge' Christmas tree.

Finally, O'Connell Street will be all decked out in decorations and lights from the 29th.

That's it now, no more talk of Christmas for at least another six weeks.

Loughc

SO excited now. Loving the idea of the open air concert down in Smithfields. Shame it's a Thursday but I'm planning on booking that Friday off anyway so it's be rude not to attend and then visit Santas pop up cocktail bar afterwards.

washiskin

Loughc wrote: »

SO excited now. Loving the idea of the open air concert down in Smithfields. Shame it's a Thursday but I'm planning on booking that Friday off anyway so it's be rude not to attend and then visit Santas pop up cocktail bar afterwards.

Oh is the cocktail bar going ahead?

I wonder will it be the led tree in Smithfield again this year? It cost a fortune and only stayed on O'Connell St a couple of years. I know it was a bit of a marmite tree but I liked it.

Toto Wolfcastle

washiskin wrote: »

Oh is the cocktail bar going ahead?

They have a FB page and it says it will be open from 13th November to 1st January but no location has been mentioned yet.

littleladylost

WALK hold a winter wonderland in Driminagh Castle in December. It's a great day out and really gets you in the christmas spirit

applesock

Smithfield sounds great , can't wait for outdoor concert , that will be great. Is it a change from previous years that Grafton street lights going on , on a Sunday , and Henry street the Thursday ?I know I've been into Henry St , on Sundays for the last couple of years and always miss Grafton Street because it on a Thursday.

Posy

Grafton Street has definitely been on a Thursday before anyway.

leahyl

Wish we did more stuff down in Cork, they have the markets but it's sort of the same every year and not very big

Toto Wolfcastle

I got very excited when I saw this but then I saw how much it costs. I can't figure out if you get anything apart from a seat for the price of a ticket or if you can just go there for a drink and stand for free!

https://twitter.com/IBelieve_IRE/status/654631023641260032

iguana

Loughc wrote: »

http://www.goss.ie/2015/09/dublin-set-for-rockerfeller-style-christmas-tree/



Really looking forward to the I Believe In Christmas Event now.

It's just a pity that the Santa experience is a 'group visit.' Pay €5 for each adult and €15 for each child and your child can, along with 29 other children and their parents see Santa from a distance and write him a letter instead of telling him what you want. As a souvenir you get a bell and a photo of Santa, your child and 29 strangers. Awesome!

Tbf, it would be nice as a class/playgroup outing (albeit expensive) but you'll still end up needing to see a different Santa for a family only visit. It's a pity as it would be lovely to do the whole market/tree/Santa experience at once like that.

Toto Wolfcastle

As much as I want to look forward to I Believe, the more I hear about it the more I think it's going to be as expensive and rubbish as previous Christmas events. My husband works fairly close to it so I'll be sending him over for a look first, but between how expensive it is to book a table in their bar and the group Santa visits it doesn't look great so far.

Radharc na Sleibhte

Seems a bit "corporate" for want of a better word. I suppose they do need things that are bookable and prepaid to generate a bit of definite income.
I'm looking forward to visiting it. Great to see stuff happening.

Loughc

I love love love this.

miamee

Smock Alley Christmas Fayre in Dublin Dec 5-6 here

baby and crumble

Looks like the Gloria Christmas Concert is on Friday 18th this year.

http://www.gloria.ie/events/stpatricks-2/

It's always a wonderful evening, in a gorgeous setting... really kicks it all off, although it's at least a week later than usual this year...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfT__K1D-sk

Loughc

So there's currently a giant snow globe on oconnell street right now.

http://www.98fm.com/reader/523.685/17327/0/

The Christmas season has kicked off in Dublin!

Loughc

The Snowman returns to the
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this December!
Monday 14th December 4.30pm, 6.30pm
Sunday 20th December 12pm, 2pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm

A magical family Christmas concert featuring The Snowman Movie on big screen narrated by RTÉ’s Shay Byrne & live orchestra.
With seasonal favourites, carol sing-along, over 120 performers on stage & guest appearance by Santa Claus.
Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103!

Family discounts available from €59 (2Ad/2Ch)

http://bordgaisenergytheatre.ie/index.php/artist/the-snowman

kitten_k

miamee

The Christmas Tree at Cornmarket in Dublin's Liberties will be lit on 27th November at 6pm:

The Christmas Tree this year will again be situated at Cornmarket to welcome visitors to a festive Liberties. The tree is to be lit at a special ceremony on the 27th of November. Lord Mayor Críona Ní Dhálaigh will be in attendance at the event and a reception will be held afterwards at St Audoen’s National School on Cook Street. All are welcome to the ceremony at 6pm at Cornmarket.

http://libertiesdublin.ie/cornmarket-christmas-tree/

baby and crumble

Is smiling your favourite? Don’t be a cotton-headed ninnymoggins at home on your own! Come out and hang with Buddy on 1 December for a larf and a cool yule screening of Elf in The Sugar Club, Dublin.

Santa is also coming, SAAAAAAAAANNNTA, do you know him? We know him. If you're coming you can expect to sit on Santa's knee, eat the elves' four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup. Decorate your own ginger bread, drink syrup cocktails, play make-and-do with your own Xmas decorations, and perhaps even hold hands or snuggle all while watching your favourite Elf.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/elf-tickets-19527449126

Oh yeah. Got me my tickets! :cool:

Glitzgirl

baby and crumble wrote: »

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/elf-tickets-19527449126

Oh yeah. Got me my tickets! :cool:

Your going to have such a fun christmas this year between this and the house warming party ! So festive !!

baby and crumble

Glitzgirl wrote: »

Your going to have such a fun christmas this year between this and the house warming party ! So festive !!

Also have tickets for the Gloria Christmas Concert, and planning a few Christmas flea market visits- there's piles of them on in the next few weeks. :):)

Must link to a few of the facebook event pages for them.

kitten_k

Santa is arriving in Arnotts on Saturday