Places to Stay & Events Guide for Xmas Events in Clare 2011
- Event Type
New Year Events - Travel Location
Co. Clare, Shannon West - Event Dates
9th December - 1st January 2012
IT’S CHRISTMAS!! Santa has lots of goodies in store for all you kids, both big and small this year. Every county in Ireland has its own festive thing going on. There are a wide range of exciting activities to be sought all over the country, from markets and fairs to ice skating shows and pantomimes...follow me and see what’s going on in Clare!
Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee Caves is a fantastic way to see in the Xmas season with you children from 1st – 22nd Dec. Santa specifically chose this cave to expand his ever growing toy making business and invites children from all over Ireland to experience what the spirit of Christmas means to him and his dedicated workers.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, will be turned into a magical winter wonderland this year from 2nd – 23rd Dec. Santa will be in his Grotto, Mrs Claus will be in the Kitchen and their team of elves will be around to keep you entertained all day long, with special stories and puppet shows. The street will be filled with festive lights, where you can shop till you drop or just enjoy the festivities with some mulled wine and minced pies.
Santa’s Kingdom at Imecofarm,Clarecastle, invites you to join in the festive spirit when this huge period building will be transformed into a Xmas delight, with markets, snow play area, a ‘BIG’ style floor piano and train rides. You can also follow the star to baby Jesus, go meet Santa in his cottage for a story and Mrs Claus has a very special free gift ready for you.
Captain Santa has a very special surprise for you when you visit him, in Shannon, on his own AEROPLANE!! Join him on the weekends of 8th & 9th and 17th &18th Dec, in the cockpit to see where it all happens. Fly all over the world in the flight simulation area and know how it feels to be the big man on Xmas Eve!
Jack & the Beanstalk pantomime comes to Ennis on 27th – 30th Dec, plus an extra show on 1st Jan 2012. “Oh no it doesn’t”... “Oh yes it does!”
Moher Hill Farm has a special treat for you as it turns into a Grotto this year on 9th – 11th Dec, plus an added week from 16th – 23rd Dec. Santa will be making regular visits here to dish out some presents; the kids can get involved with the animals, while the parents can enjoy the lovely minced pies and warming mulled wine.
So with these and many, many more fantastic events being held in Clare this Xmas, it’s going to be difficult to choose if you have to. However the one thing you don’t have to wonder about is where to stay in Clare as we here at Dream Ireland have that wrapped up like a Xmas Present for you. Dream Ireland is the agency that will provide you with all your holiday home and self catering requirements. We offer you the widest range of properties in the market and are the no 1 place to go for variety and value for money. We offer you fantastic accommodation and self catering holiday homes that give you freedom, affordability and luxury, so that is one less thing to stress about this Xmas! Book online now for fabulous Xmas and New Year special offers!
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Co. Kildare / Moyvalley /
Deluxe 2 bedroom cottages with fully equipped kitchen, dining area & lounge. The master bedroom is ensuite and there is a main bathroom in each property. In all there are 15 luxury 2 bedroom Courtyard Villas available for rental. Of these, four of the cottages have both bedrooms en suite and the other 11 have one bathroom.
Family Friendly | Corporate Use | Wi-Fi | Romantic Properties | Resorts
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Co. Galway / Salthill /
Located in the heart of Salthill with stunning seaviews yet only a 15 minute stroll into Eyre Square, Galway City. An ideal base to enjoy all that Galway has to offer.
Sandy Beach | Family Friendly | Corporate Use | Activity and Adventure | Wi-Fi | Seaview
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Co. Donegal / Bundoran /
Located on the fringe of Bundoran, Portbeg Holiday Homes at Donegal Bay are situated a one minutes walk from the Atlantic coast and 8 minutes walk from the restaurants, pubs, and visitor attractions
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Co. Laois / Mountrath /
This is a beautiful quaint cottage on the grounds of Roundwood House on 18 acres of woodlands.
Pet Friendly | Family Friendly | Private Cottage
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Co. Kerry / Kenmare /
Behind the front door of this Oakwood Manor home is a gracious space offering a unique base for enjoying both the hustle and bustle of Kenmare town and the sightseeing options close by. The home has 4 bedrooms (2 Master) and 4 bathrooms.
Family Friendly | Large Capacity | Wi-Fi | Open Fireplace | Luxury Property
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Co. Laois / Mountrath /
Delightful restored 17th Century cottage, full of character.
Pet Friendly | Private Cottage
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Co. Wexford / Rosslare Harbour /
Ballysheen is a detached house full of character, one mile from Carne Beach. The house can sleep a family of 10 pax (maximum 8 adults).
Sandy Beach | Pet Friendly | Family Friendly | Large Capacity | Private Cottage | Activity and Adventure | Wi-Fi
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Co. Cavan / Cootehill /
Built primarily from wood, stone and thatch, An Maide Ban is an attractive mix of traditional and modern. The relaxed atmosphere and basic appliances make it an ideal accommodation for a self-catering break or a longer stay. The prices featured on our website are for up to 6 people and there is an additional charge of €35 per person per night once that number of people has been exceeded. Max 10 people.
Family Friendly | Private Cottage | Activity and Adventure | Thatched
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Co. Clare / Bellharbour /
Burren Way Cottages are set in the heart of the world famous Burren and located in the village of Bell Harbour.
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Co. Clare / Liscannor /
Cliff Holiday Cottages are detached bungalows with bright contemporary designed interiors, wooden floors and coal effect fire. Each has its own little garden and patio.
Sandy Beach | Pet Friendly | Family Friendly | Activity and Adventure
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