THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26
GALBALLY FUN RUN
The Galbally St Stephen’s Day fun run and walk, trot or pram push, will take place from midday, with registration taking place from 11.30 a.m. The entry fee is €5 (adults) and €10 (families) and refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. Everyone in the community is invited to go along and work off the indulgence of Christmas with what promises to be a great community event organised by Galbally Sports and Leisure Club.
CASTLETOWN CHARITY FUN RUN
Time to dust off your runners for the annual St Stephen’s Day 10 km and 5 km in Castletown. The run takes place starting from the Golden Anchor, with a walk at 1 p.m. and the run starting at 2 p.m. There are prizes for all categories and the routes are suitable for all the family. Runners will be challenged by the 10 km route, whilst the separate 5 km coastal loop is also suitable for children and is buggy friendly. Post-race refreshments will also be served. Adults €10 and primary school children €5 and all are welcome. For more information, contact 086 0686428.
WEXFORD ON ICE
Wexford on Ice will take place on the Quay in Wexford Town right up until January 5. This authentic ice rink is one of the biggest in the country, with skaters being able to enjoy a hot chocolate, coffee or snack from the adjoining Coffee Dock.
There will also be sensory friendly and wheelchair family skate sessions on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10.a.m. (These sensory friendly sessions will be free, with the organisers just asking for a donation to a charity on the day).
The cost is €11 - €48 (prices vary at off-peak times and for family bookings). Off-peak adult – €13; offpeak child (12 years and under) – €11; off-peak family of 3 – €34; off-peak family of 4 – €40. Off-peak dates are Monday to Friday from December 3 to December 20. On-peak adult – €15; onpeak child (12 years and under) – €13; on-peak family of 3 – €40; on-peak family of 4 – €48. On-peak dates are Saturday and Sundays from November 24 to December 16 and daily from Friday, December 21 to January 6.
To contact the box office, call 053 9199199. See ww.wexfordwinterland. com for more details.