fun summer activity guide

To coincide with the Olympics kicking off, this week’s theme in the Luas fun summer activity guide is Sport. There are lots of places close to Luas where you can work on getting your family fit for free and also lots of fun activities and summer camps to take part in that will get the heart pumping.

Rainforest Adventure Golf Phoenix Park Bike Hire Dundrum Town Centre, Sandyford Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16 www.phoenixparkbikehire.com rainforestadventuregolf.ie

Markievicz Leisure Centre St. Stephen’s Green Park Townsend Street, Dublin 2 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 www.dublincity.ie www.heritageireland.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

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*Kids Go Free Terms & Conditions: This offer is valid on Sat 30th Jun & Sun 1st Jul, Sat 7th & Sun 8th Jul, Sat 14th & Sun 15th Jul, Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Jul and Sat 28th & Sun 29th Jul 2012. 1 Adult with a valid Adult Luas ticket can take 2 Children for free on Saturdays or Sundays in July 2012. Adult is 16yrs+, Child is 3-15yrs and children under 3yrs travel free. All types of Luas Adult tickets are valid for this offer. fun summer activity guide

RAINFOREST ADVENTURE GOLF What: Two incredible 18-hole South American themed crazy golf courses deep within the rainforest. Children, teenagers and grown ups of all ages are catered for. When: 10:00 – 23:00, last tee off time: 22:00 Cost: €28 for a family ticket

€5 for 1 Adult + 1 to 5 yr old, Mon –Fri before noon (see website for more specials)

Getting there: Luas Green Line – Balally + 5 min walk Contact: 01 296 4588 www.RainforestAdventureGolf.ie

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RENT-A-BIKE, PHEONIX PARK What: With 20KM of cycle paths, half the main road in the Phoenix Park is closed to cars every weekend. You can rent a bike complete with child seat or trailer at the Parkgate Street entrance to the Phoenix park. When: Every day Cost: €10 for 3 hours Getting There: Luas Red Line – Heuston + 5 min walk Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 15 min walk to Luas Red Line Abbey Street Contact: 086 265 6258 www.phoenixparkbikehire.com

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SWIMMING LESSONS, MARKIEVICZ LEISURE CENTRE What: Swimming lessons for kids all summer. Each class lasts 40 mins When: : Every Tues-Fri from 15:00 – 17:00 Cost: €30 for 4 lessons Getting there: Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 15 min walk Luas Red Line – Busaras + 10 min walk

Contact: 01 222 6130 www.dublincity.ie

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SAINT STEPHEN'S GREEN EAST fun summer activity guide

GAMES What: Dig out the ball or frisby and bring the kids to one of Dublin’s many parks – Phoenix park on the Red Line or Stephen’s Green on the Green line. Both also have playgrounds for the younger kids to enjoy. When: All year round Cost: Free

Getting there: Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green Phoenix Park: Luas Red Line – Heuston + 5 min walk www.heritageireland.ie

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