Primary Times Ireland South

11/07/2024

Dublin City Council Funtropolis is set to return to both Merrion Square Park and Mountjoy Square Park for its third year this July & August. The hugely popular, family fun event is already a firm favourite with Dubliners and visitors to the city alike and features the very best in entertainment from exciting street theatre to groovy music and dance, hilarious comedy, delicious food and drink and a whole lot more. The ultimate, free family fun day set in the very heart of Dublin city. Dublin City Council Funtropolis

03/07/2024

Dublin City Centre is set to become even more vibrant and colourful this summer with a series of arts, culture, music, and performance activities lined up for locals and visitors on Sundays.

From July 7th to August 25th, Sunday afternoons and early evenings will celebrate Dublin’s rich cultural tapestry, promising fun for everyone. After a day of shopping or socialising, stay a while longer and see what the city has to offer. With a mix of music, dance, art, and food, the summer will celebrate Dublin’s cultural diversity and support local talent.

Mark your calendars and immerse yourself in the best Dublin has to offer.

https://www.dublintown.ie/stories-guides/summer-in-dublin/

01/07/2024

'Dream Tomorrow Today' experience for kids has opened its doors to the Irish public today in Dublin's Theatre of Light in the Point Village. This experience invites children and families on an immersive journey into the future. The experience has already captivated audiences worldwide, with over 190,000 visitors to the exhibition in Canada alone, where it comes from before opening in Dublin today. This innovative exhibition combines Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in a fun and hands-on way, making it an unmissable event for all.

‘Dream Tomorrow Today’ runs until September. Tickets are available for purchase now, with prices starting from €12 for children and €15 for adults.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://bookings.scopetickets.com/event/12232

28/06/2024

COASTIVAL brings art, history, games, culture, sailing, family fun, music and more to the shore in Dún Laoghaire from June 29th to July 7th. Soak up ‘Atmosphere’ with balloons kites and flight, discover ‘Room to Explore’ artworks for tots, have a picnic with Ollie the Octopus, watch some synchronised sailing at ‘The Grand Parade of Classic Sail’ or catch a classic family favourite outdoor movie with a picnic by the sea👨‍👦👨‍👦‍👦

18/06/2024

And.... our lucky winner is Senior Infants Teacher Judith Maloney, nominated by Therese Ward. Therese if you email me at [email protected] and I can post out to you.😀

14/06/2024

Last Chance to Enter, One4all Ireland Thank you Teacher €50 Voucher. Closing 8pm this evening...nominate your favourite Teacher now.

10/06/2024

Thank You Teacher Win a €50 One4all Ireland voucher for your favourite teacher and let your Super Teacher choose a gift they really want. For your chance to win, simply tell us the name of your favourite teacher.
Closing Date Friday June 14th

24/05/2024

Start planning your summer fun with the May edition of Primary Times. Full of great ideas for family days out, camps and more...
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18/04/2024

Hospice Sunflower Days 🌞🌞🌞is returning for its 34th year this June and as part of this year’s campaign they are calling on schools, pre-schools, Montessori’s and creches throughout the country to take part and host their own Hospice Sunflower Fun Day to help raise vital funds for their local hospice or homecare service Irish Hospice Foundation

For further information on how your school, pre-school, Montessori or creche can register to take part and host a Hospice Sunflower Fun Day this June simply log onto www.sunflowerdays.ie

27/03/2024

Cue the egg hunts and baskets full of goodies – Easter is here! Fun Family Day Out with FREE entry to EPIC and the Jeanie Johnston to children aged 12 and under * from March 25th to April 7th. Embark on a day of family adventure at the Dublin Docklands. Step back in time with EPIC and The Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship, then swing by the CHQ for a delicious meal guaranteed to satisfy the whole family. : Kids Go Free at EPIC Museum for Easter Break - EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (epicchq.com)

25/03/2024

Make sure not to miss the spectacular Aladdin at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

17/03/2024

Happy St Patrick's day from everyone at Primary Times! 🍀🍀

09/03/2024

We have details of fantastic St Patrick's Festival and Easter fun as well as competitions in the latest edition of Primary Times Ireland South Check it out!

29/02/2024

If you didn't get a chance to catch Wonka on the big screen, good news for you...the film will be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on March 1st! The story follows a penniless W***y Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet, the chocolatier from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as he tries to build a life for himself in the city and open his very own chocolate shop using his magical (or at the very least, fantastical) chocolate confectionery.😝

30/01/2024

Making Waves by Jess Rowell is an immersive multi-sensory dance theatre performance designed specifically for disabled children & young people aged 8 to 13 years with mild to complex needs. Limited Tickets, make sure to book to avoid disappointment! Ark, Dublin

Making Waves by Jess Rowell is an immersive multi-sensory dance theatre performance designed specifically for disabled children & young people aged 8 to 13 years with mild to complex needs.

29/01/2024

Dublin Lunar New Year 2024! Dublin City Council
This nine day Festival to celebrate the Year of the Dragon will run from the 3rd-11th February.
With events for the whole family to enjoy, the festival aims to celebrate and showcase the best of Asian-Irish culture in Ireland.
Check out their website for more information!
https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie

28/01/2024

Looking for a fun day out with the family, while also teaching your kids about Ireland's rich history? Look no further than the new Book of Kellls Experience, a story-telling immersive experience filled with colours, visuals and sounds. https://www.visittrinity.ie/book-of-kells-experience/

22/01/2024

COMING IN MARCH ... Draiocht Blanchardstown’s Spréacha Soar Festival for Children & Young People, 11-16 March, features 23 Brand New Shows Inspired by Dublin 15 Stories, brought to life through collaboration with 23 leading multi-disciplinary Artists, under the Artistic Directorship of Veronica Coburn, marking the end of Draíocht’s visionary and ground-breaking Project NEST.
for more see www.draiocht.ie

10/01/2024

All eyes on Kildare this February 1st as the county celebrates Brigid 1500 Kildare Town.Brigid 1500 unveiled its new edition of their popular schools programme, specially created for primary school children, in partnership with Creative Ireland. This programme aims to teach school children ‘The Life and Times of St. Brigid’ and tells the story of St. Brigid in a historical context, with a focus on Ireland and Kildare 1,500 years ago at the time of her death.

As part of the launch, digital copies of ‘The Life and Times of St. Brigid’ will be available to download from www.brigid1500.ie. These will be accessible in advance of St. Brigid's day, 1st February 2024

18/12/2023

Last Post to the North Pole

Magical North Pole Post Boxes appeared in Dún-Laoghaire-Rathdown by special commission of Santa Claus earlier this month but they will mysteriously dissappaer tomorrow Tuesday December 19th at 5pm heralding the 'Last Post to the North Pole'. The North Pole Post Boxes are in place at dlr LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire, Marlay Park in Rathfarnham, Deerpark in Mount Merrion and Cabinteely Park. The postal address is Santa Claus, North Pole, The Arctic, The World, The Universe. No need for a stamp because the letters are whizzed off to the North Pole via Elf Airlines direct to Santa who replies to every single one so don’t forget to include your postal address for a reply.

12/12/2023

All kids want for Christmas is… a book! 📚📚 Children's Books Ireland

Just under half of children in Ireland will ask for a book in their Christmas list this year and two thirds will receive a new book from loved ones.

Since launching their ‘Gift A Book’ appeal on Giving Tuesday, Children’s Books Ireland has raised over €10,000 in book donations for children and young people across Ireland who are experiencing homelessness and living in Direct Provision.

Donate a book this Christmas and buy a book for your loved one to help spread the joy of storytelling! www.childrensbooksireland.ie/giftabook.”

01/12/2023

From today, The Ark, Dublin proudly presents the world stage premiere of The Giggler Treatment, a marvellous, mischievous new musical for children aged 4+ based on the novel by Roddy Doyle and written and composed by Fionn Foley 🤩🤩

The Giggler Treatment runs from 1 Dec 2023 - 7 Jan 2024. There are still a few tickets left, grab them while you can at ark.ie

23/11/2023

Want to win a Weekend Family Camping Pass for Kaleidoscope 2024? As well as a Russborough Annual Family Membership and a basket full of fab goodies from their shop!

All you have to do is celebrate the start of the festive season with the lighting of the Kaleidoscope Christmas Tree at Russborough House and Parkon Lighting Sunday 26th November for a chance to win!

All children who come along can enter this giveaway with one lucky child being drawn to light the lights and win this fantastic prize. Seems like a festive opportunity you can't miss 🎅🎅

23/11/2023

Cinderella Tickets Winner Eilis Collins Please email [email protected] with your postal address, many thanks Marie

22/11/2023

Lucky Winner for the Gaiety Panto Cinderella
Eilis Collins, Eilis will you please email [email protected] with your Postal address.

20/11/2023

Congrats to Jennetka O'Driscoll. the lucky winner of our Journey to Bethlehem movie ticket prize. Jennetka, if you could please email [email protected] to confirm what cinema and date 😀suits you best.

19/11/2023

Ireland’s Junior Eurovision’s representative Jessica McKean is excited to be heading to Nice for the grand final.Jessica who is 10 years old is the youngest Irish representative to date. Jessica is from Lifford in Co. Donegal and is no stranger to winning competitions as she won her first Feis competition at only three years of age and is really excited to make her country proud in Nice next Sunday. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest will broadcast live on TG4 on the 26th of November 2023 at 3pm.
Jessica will be singing a song called ‘Aisling’ written by Niall Mooney and his team. The music video is also proving to be very popular online. You can watch Jessica perform her song here:

Amhrán oifigiúil na hÉireann sa Junion Eurovision 2023, Aisling le Jessica McKean. After a nail biting final on TG4’s Junior Eurovision Éire, this year’s Iri...

17/11/2023

Who wants the glass slipper? 👠👠We have a pair of tickets to give away for Cinderella, the most loved fairytale of them all at the The Gaiety Theatre on Monday 23rd November at 6.30 pm. To enter please like and share by Monday 20th November. Best of Luck, may the best princess win! ✨✨

10/11/2023

Announcing the lucky winner of our Christmas Panto competition....... Sleeping Beauty at the dlr Mill Theatre,
its Shauna Richards, Shauna will you please email [email protected] for further details. Thank you everyone for entering liking and sharing. Watch out for more Christmas Panto competitions next week.🤩🤩🤩

08/11/2023

Win tickets to see the brand new Christmas musical on opening weekend (17th-19th November)

Journey to Bethlehem is a live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family, weaving classic Christmas melodies with humour, faith and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told: the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.

You can win family tickets to see the film on opening weekend, by liking and sharing by this Friday Nov 10th

UK and Ireland release November 17 2023A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who wil...