fun summer activity guide
fun summer activity guide
This week, we have a lucky-dip for you with our Luas activity guide. We found loads of great fun family activities happening close to Luas. It’s a real mixed bag from motor racing to food markets, so take your pick and let Luas take you there.
Lunchtime Market Phoenix Park Motor Racing Stillorgan Luas Stop, Stillorgan, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Dublin 18 www.phoenixparkmotorraces.ie www.irishvillagemarkets.ie
Storytelling Free Outdoor Music @ Tall Ships Inchicore Library, 34 Emmet Road, George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1 Dublin 8 www.dublintallships.ie www.dublincity.ie
TIPS 1. Plan your day – check venue opening hours before you go 2. Print the relevant part of the guide along with an activity sheet for the kids 3. Dress appropriately with comfortable shoes 4. Check weather forecast and bring sun cream/umbrella 5. Pack a picnic or snacks and drinks 6. Bring some baby wipes/change of clothes 7. Bring a camera 8. Check you have the correct Luas ticket for your journey fun summer activity guide
LUNCHTIME MARKET What: Located at the Stillorgan Luas stop, this lunchtime market operates each and every Tuesday from 11:30 – 14:00. There is a great range of fresh international food on offer including Kanum Thai , German schnitzel, falafel, Chinese food, noodles, fajitas and gyros, steak sandwiches, and fresh fish and chips. When: Every Tues 14th/21st/28th August Cost: Free
Getting there: Luas Green Line – Stillorgan Luas Red Line – Jervis Street + 15 min walk to St. Stephen’s Green Luas Stop Contact: 01 284 1197 www.irishvillagemarkets.ie
Stillorgan Luas Stop Stillorgan, Dublin 18
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PHOENIX PARK MOTOR RACING What: The festival will take place over 2 days, both on and off the track, and will combine racing with a series of off-track activities that will feature the cars of today and yesteryear. Luas are running a courtesy bus from Heuston to the event, so you can leave your car at home! When: 18th/19th August Cost: Free Getting there: Luas Red Line – Heuston + Free Luas Courtesy Bus Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 15 min walk to Luas Red Line Jervis Street www.phoenixparkmotorraces.ie
Phoenis Park Motor Racing Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
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FREE OUTDOOR MUSIC @ TALL SHIPS What: The Northside Music Festival is celebrating an eclectic mix of Irish and International music acts ranging from traditional Irish to hip-hop. The festival takes place from 6th – 26th August across Dublin’s Northside. Free outdoor gig featuring: Harry J & The Conspiracy, Dublin Gospel Choir and Craiceann. When: : Sun 26th August, 11:00-14:00 Cost: Free Getting there: Luas Red Line – George’s Dock Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 25 min walk
Contact: 01 222 5243 www.dublintallships.ie
The Tall Ships Races Dublin
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SAINT STEPHEN'S GREEN EAST fun summer activity guide
STORYTELLING @ INCHICORE LIBRARY What: Get your children into reading with children’s storytime, each Tuesday. There is also a monthly colouring competition in Inchicore Library. When: Tuedays 14:30-15:00 Cost: Free
Getting there: Luas Red Line – Suir Road + 8 min walk Contact: 01 453 3793 www.dublincity.ie
Inchicore Library
34 Emmet Road, Dublin 8 SOUT Clancey
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