If you have a kid over 3, you might feel tempted to take him or her ice-skating during the festive period, as it is great fun! To help you decide where to go, here is a short list of ice rinks in Dublin... Which would you recommend?
Where: RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin
When: 14 Dec - 14 Jan
Skating sessions are generally scheduled hourly, on the hour from 10am prior to Christmas and from 11am post Christmas but please check our website for availability as there is a maximum capacity permitted on the rink during each skating session.
How much: from €13 adult / from €12 children (under 12)
Area: 1000 square metre
Note: This is an outdoor ice rink & there is a separate kiddie rink for children from age 3 upwards with balancing aids and double-bladed skates.
Where: Next to Blanchardstown SC, in Millennium Park, Dublin 15
When: 20 Nov - 21 Jan
How much: from €13 adult / from €12 children (under 12)
Area: 1000 square metre
Note: Online tickets are much cheaper... There’s a large main rink and a separate rink for kids aged 3-10 years, which is always supervised, while the penguin club will help your little ones find their ice legs.
Where: Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Dublin 24
When: 17 Nov - 14 Jan
Skating sessions are generally scheduled hourly, on the hour from 3 (Monday to Friday) or 11 (Weekends). All sessions last 45 minutes, arrive 15 minutes early.
How much: from €15 adult / from €13 children
Area: ?
Note: -
Where: Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16
When: 27 Oct - 14 Jan
Skating sessions are generally scheduled hourly, on the hour from 3 (Monday to Friday) or 10 (Weekends). All sessions last 45 minutes, arrive 20 minutes early.
How much: from €14 adult / from €13 children
Area: 500 square metre
Note: Opening hours change over Christmas Week! The rink is extremely busy in peak times, so with kids it is better to go off peak.
Where: Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre
When: 24 Nov - 3 Jan
Skating sessions are generally scheduled hourly, on the hour from 3 (Monday to Friday) or 10 (Weekends). All sessions last 45 minutes, arrive 20 minutes early.
How much: from €14 adult / from €12 children
Area: ?
Note: Early bird tickets for €9!
(Last year you could ice-skate in Dun Laoghaire and Citywest as well, but this year I have not found any information about these venues yet. They might open later on.)
