Slide into the Dun Laoghaire Ice Kingdom this Christmas 2012
Dun Laoghaire meets Antarctica this Christmas with the launch of a spectacular polar ice-themed festival for all the family.
Partnering with the 2012 Shackleton exhibition at the Harbour Terminal Building, visitors to the town will embark on a magical journey to the Antarctic. The Dún Laoghaire Christmas Ice Kingdom provides an amazing day out with endless entertainment and activities for all the family.
Ice Slide opens December 7th
A magnificent 60-metre ice slide has been specially shipped in for an unforgettable experience for adults and children alike in Dún Laoghaire Harbour Plaza. Surrounded by hot chocolate and crepe stalls, the spectacle will be lit up from top to bottom and will be surrounded by an amazing inflatable village, complete carousel and children’s entertainment.
Ice slide is open from 11am to 7pm and ice slide costs €2
Daring Ice Slide Ski performances, December 16th
Prepare for a fabulous family day out from 1pm on Dec 16th when the Ski Club of Ireland will give a series of exhilarating performances on the Ice Slide. Mini skiers will open the show and experts of all ages will perform daring tricks to delight spectators in advance of a fantastic fireworks display at 5pm.
Live Ice Sculpture Carving, December 8th
Join the excitement outside IMC Cinemas on Dec 8th from 1 – 6pm when spectators will gather to watch the live carving (by chainsaw!) of a block of ice into a magnificent Ice sculpture. The mesmerizing spectacle will is an unforgettable experience for people of all ages.
Shackleton Exhibition, Terminal Building, Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Add a fascinating visit to your Christmas day out in Dún Laoghaire by paying a visit to the remarkable Shackleton exhibition telling the story of one of our country’s greatest ever explorers. Tailored for visitors of all ages, the exhibition tells a survival story like no other: Irish-born explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic expedition of 1914-1917.
Today it’s rightly seen as perhaps the most remarkable in exploration history: a tale of extraordinary leadership—of the triumph of the human heart and spirit when faced with the most terrible odds. But it was years before its true significance emerged.
On display are over 150 photographs taken by the Expedition photographer Frank Hurley, a full size exact replica of the James Caird; the lifeboat that proved so critical to the rescue, and much, much more. After visiting the exhibition, you’ll understand that it truly was a ‘Triumph against all odds’
Visit Santa
Visit Santa in his polar residence – See Santa Kingdom for details
