FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, GOREY
Internationally acclaimed soprano Deirdre Masterson and friends present ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ in St Michael’s Church, Gorey, with all proceeds to the Ballycanew National School Fundraising Appeal. On the night, there will be a mulled wine reception from 6.30 p.m., with the concert starting at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Tickets are €20 (concessions available). There will be special guest performances on the night also from Ballycanew NS and students of the Irish Musical Theatre. Tickets are €20 (general admission); €18 (students / OAP); €15 (children under 16); €65 (family of two adults and two children). Tickets are available from Ballycanew NS (053 9427496), Gorey Parish Office and The Wine Buff, Main Street, Gorey.
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,
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.
On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the last skate is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wexford on Ice will be closed on Christmas Day.
To contact the box office, call 053 9199199. See ww.wexfordwinterland. com for more details.
SANTA’S NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE
Enter the magical and captivating world of the North Pole during Santa’s North Pole Experience, which will be on Wexford Quay this Christmas as part of Wexford Winterland.
Firstly, children and families will meet Ellie the Elf. Then, the Enchanted Gates will lead people into the Elves’ Village where children can post their letters in Santa’s official post box. Children will also visit the Elves’ Workshop. Patch the Elf will then bring families, individually, to meet and receive a gift from Santa Claus.
The cost of entry varies: children aged 3-12: €17; toddlers aged 1 – 2: € 8.50; children under 12 months: free; adults: €8.50. Children and toddler tickets include a gift from Santa Claus. Under 12 months tickets do not include a gift. You can book a toddler ticket for a baby if you wish.