November 26th to 9th January
Smithfield on Ice. Open air ice rink, relax in the rink side Ice Café. Ticket prices children €9.50, Adults €14, Family €38. Booking 4487777 or www.smithfieldonice.ie

19th November 2004 to 9th January 2005
Ice-skating and lots more at the RDS (see article on page 12)
Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th December
National Crafts Fair of Ireland, Main Hall, RDS. 1000s of unique Christmas gifts.

Saturday 11 December to Sunday 2 January 2005
‘The Borrowers’ adapted for the stage at The Helix, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin. When Mary Norton created ‘The Borrowers’ she invented a wonderful world of adventure which has enchanted children and adults of all ages ever since. Evening show starts at 7 pm, also matinees and school morning shows. Box Office 7007000, online booking www.thehelix.ie.

Friday 10th December at 4 pm
Lighting up of the Christmas Tree in Sandymount Green.

Sunday 12 December
Christmas Fair and Cake Sale in the Star of the Sea School Hall in aid of Star of the Sea School.

Friday 17 December 10am
Nativity Play performed by ‘Le Petit Jardin’ and Tir na nÓg’.

Sunday 19 December 4 pm
Community Carol Service in Methodist Centenary Church, Leeson Park, off Upper Leeson Street.

Sunday 19 December 3pm/5.30pm
RTE Concert Orchestra– Music for Fun at Christmas. ‘The Snowman’ performed by the Adele King Theatre School at The Helix, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin. Tickets €12 (adults), €6 (child). Box Office 7007000, online booking www.thehelix.ie.

Sunday 26 December to 11 January 2005
Funderland, Simmonscourt, RDS

Sunday 26 December
The Wren Festival at Sandymount Green. Poetry reading at 11.30 and the fun and games begins at 12 mid-day and finishes at 2 pm.

Friday 31st December 8 pm
New Year’s Eve Barndance with John Miller and the Country Casuals at the Holiday Inn. John Miller, ex- Radio Sweethearts member and his Country Casuals with their bluegrass tunes. Tickets €35.00 per person and this includes entertainment, buffet dinner and late bar.

1st January at 11 am
Peace Mass at Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount. All churches in the area will be represented.

Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9 January 2005
Cinderella on Ice featuring the world renowned Russian Ice Stars and Olympic Gold Medallist Ioulia Barsoukova at The Helix, Collins Avenue, Gasnevin. Tues–Sat 7.30 pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm, Sunday matinee 1.30 pm). Tickets from €22 (Tuesday only). Box Office 7007000, online booking www.thehelix.ie.

Market shopping
Blackrock Market Main Street, Blackrock open every weekend Saturday 11am–5.30 Sunday 12am-5.30pm.

Book Fair Saturdays Temple Bar Square

Cow’s Lane Fashion and Design Market 10am–5.30pm every Saturday

Farmers’ Market, Multi D School Ranelagh 10am–4pm every Sunday

George’s Street Arcade all week

Temple Bar Food Market in Meeting House Square every Saturday

Wolfe Tone Market runs on Saturdays at Jervis Street.