Family Fun South Dublin County

Family Fun in South Dublin County

Doing, learning, watching or exploring — it’s all about spending quality time together.

Whether you want to bring the family to Tallaght Stadium to watch Shamrock Rovers or let the kids loose in the playground at Corkagh Park to burn off their energy, South Dublin County has the solution for your family. If it’s about learning together, there’s always something happening inour Cultural Quarter at the Civic Theatre, Rua Red or County Library.

Choose from activities like rock climbing in The Dublin Climbing Centre or any of the other indoor options for that rainy day solution.

Dublin’s OutdoorsSouth Dublin County Council County Hall TallaghtDublin 24, D24 YNN5Ireland

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OUR PARKS

Escape to nature on the city’s edge. Throughout South Dublin County you will find a hugevariety of parks and beautifully manicured gardens. Corkagh Park is a very popular spotfor both adults and kids with its long walkways, pet farm and playground, fishery andCamac Caravan Park. Other popular parks include Griffeen Valley Park, Tymon Park andRathfarnham Castle Park.

South Dublin County parks:

■ Corkagh Park ■ Kiltipper Park ■ Tymon Park ■ Griffeen Valley Park

■ Dodder Valley Park ■ Rathcoole Park ■ Ballymount Park

■ Lucan Demesne Park ■ Rathfarnham Castle Park ■ Waterstown Park ■ Sean Walsh Memorial Park

Rathcoole Park

Tymon Park Dodder Valley Park

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Tallaght StadiumThe stadium is best known for being the home of Ireland’s most successful football club,Shamrock Rovers. Located close to the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, Tallaght Stadium hasalso hosted other sports ranging from American football and rugby to archery. The venue isextremely accessible with both bus and Luas services less than a five-minute walk away.

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way,Tallaght, Dublin 24.

National Basketball ArenaThe arena at Tallaght, formerly known as the National Basketball Arena, has regularlytransformed from a major sporting facility to an exam centre, a concert venue and a tradeexhibition centre, to mention but a few. Apart from the main hall, the arena also has a largehospitality area and conference room, and all can be hired separately or together.

National Basketball Arena, Tymon Park,Tallaght, Dublin 24.

01 420 3033 www.tallaghtstadium.ie

01 459 0211 www.arena.ie

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Rua RedRua Red provides the opportunity for people of all backgrounds and ages to enjoy andpartake in theatre, dance, music, literature, film-making, e-learning, visual art and all that thearts have to offer. Rua Red’s exciting and varied programme of arts events is predominantlycentred around galleries — high quality exhibitions accompanied by gallery talks and tours.Gallery entrance is always free of charge for the public.

Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre,Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Liffey Valley Shopping CentreLiffey Valley Shopping Centre has over 100 retailers and is anchored by Boots, Marks &Spencers, Dunnes, NEXT and H&M. In addition to fashion and homewares, there areover 20 food outlets, ranging from full service sit-in to cafes and fast food, and the VUE14-screen multiplex.

Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

01 451 5860 www.ruared.ie

01 616 0212 www.liffeyvalley.ie

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Dodder Valley Park

Dublin Climbing CentreRock climbing is a physically demanding sport which is usually associated with the outdoors, but the Dublin Climbing Centre recreates the outdoors — only indoors. Dublin Climbing Centre provides for the novice through to the experienced climber with lead climbing, bottom rope, bouldering, courses and introduction tasters for new climbers. The centre is fully accessibleto wheelchair users.

Dublin Climbing Centre, Unit 3, The Square Industrial Complex,Tallaght, Dublin 24.

IMC Cinema TallaghtIf you are in the mood to sit back and relax with a refreshing fizzy drink and a giant box of popcorn, then IMC Tallaght is the place for you. With parking available locally and a huge variety of the latest films to choose from, there are plenty of options for families.

The Square Shopping Centre,Tallaght, Dublin 24.

01 558 2800 www.dublinclimbingcentre.ie

01 404 3005 www.imccinemas.ie/Whats-On/ Tallaght

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Dublin’s Outdoors www.dublinsoutdoors.ie

South Dublin County Council www.sdcc.ie

Dublin Bus www.dublinbus.ie

Luas Tram www.luas.ie

Tallaght Stadium www.tallaghtstadium.ie

National Basketball Arena www.arena.ie

Rua Red www.ruared.ie

Liffey Valley Shopping Centre www.liffeyvalley.ie

Dublin Climbing Centre www.dublinclimbingcentre.ie

IMC Cinema Tallaght www.imccinemas.ie/Whats-On/Tallaght

Bleeper Bike www.bleeperbike.com

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