‘Ocean of Light’ revealed as 2018 theme Booking opens on Friday 14th September at Dublin Zoo is excited to announce that Wild Lights, Ireland’s magical night-time spectacular, will return this winter with an entirely new theme for 2018. Ocean of light will see visitors take a dive into the deep blue where they will explore the world’s most mysterious habitat; the sea.
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Aqua Splash is located on the banks of Lough Derg in the quiet village of Dromineer. It’s a floating obstacle course on water, complete with floating trampoline and giant slide. Dromineer is on the Tipperary side of Lough Derg and less than 30 minutes drive from Nenagh. I’ve been all around the country reviewing day out experiences and honestly, this
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Tipperary county is dotted with a number of equestrian centres and horse riding establishments. Over the years, through travel and work I’ve passed through Tipperary but it’s always been on ‘well frequented paths’ as they say. I’m never gone off the beaten track and ventured into the hills and mountains. On our recent visit I learned that Tipperary is essentially
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On our staycation recently we couldn’t forget about the ‘little ones’ so we searched out some appropriate days out in Tipperary that would suit children under the age of 6. We explained to the older kids that since they had lots of fun going kayaking and paddle boarding, they could just bring a picnic and relax for the day while
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The Connemara 100 mile road race, takes place this Saturday 11th August in the wilds of Connemara. Thirty hardy souls will brave the tough conditions and undulating roads of Connemara to achieve what for those taking part, is a wild ambition and long-term dream to achieve one of the golden chalices of ultra marathon running – completing a 100-mile road
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While staying in Nenagh Tipperary recently, we were seeking a nice location that would cater for a family day out offering water activities on Lough Derg. On previous holidays, we had done some kayaking and the gang really wanted to spend some time on the water. We searched the local area and one venue was coming back to us as
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Tayto Park celebrates International Tiger Day 29th July with a host of exciting activities! Tayto Park, Ireland’s only theme park and zoo will celebrate International Tiger Day this Sunday, 29th July with a host of exciting tiger activities for all the family to enjoy. Tayto Park is home to two Amur tigers named, Gara and Kahn, Amur tigers are listed with
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The sun is shining bright outside, you are stuck in a stuffy office with everyone moaning about the heat. There are perspiration marks on your new designer top, your makeup is running down your face and your boss has just sprung a ridiculous meeting for this evening at 5pm when you thought you’d be gone home by 4pm! Could things get
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Tayto Park, Ireland’s number one family destination, has teamed up with Fossetts’, the country’s National Circus, for the third year running to present an impressive new show in the theme park and zoo this summer. Experience the magic and excitement of the Fossetts’ show with the very best of the Fossetts’ family and international performers presenting a variety of incredible
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Not only are visitors to Tayto Park, Ireland’s favourite theme park and zoo enjoying the sun, the resident animals at the Tayto Park Zoo are lapping up the hot weather too! Park keepers at Tayto Park located in Ashbourne, Co. Meath are ensuring that all animals are keeping cool, refreshed and having fun in the sun! This morning, animals at
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