Dingle's Christmas Festival of Light
Light up your early December, music, music and much more. Excellent Food, Christmas Carols, Local Crafts, a Guided Walk, a real getaway.
Where: Dingle, nothing before you but thousands of miles of Atlantic Ocean
When: Thursday 1st December-Sunday 4th December 2011
What: A musical inspired celebration of Dingle, including live screenings of Other Voices contempory music recordings from St James Church, enjoy some live pre concert performances in a number of local pubs. Sit in the Beautiful St Mary's Church for Christmas Carols both in Irish and English, traditional music on the colorful streets, or learn to strum a guitar or beat a rhythm on a drum at a local music workshop.
Alternatively, take a moderate guided walk from the Ireland's highest mountain pass, the Conor Pass to the heart of Dingle town. Dingle town is the ideal shopping point for distinctively different gifts. Pop into the craft market on Green Street or visit the food market on Holyground offering a choice of locally produced cheeses, jams, meats and cakes.
For children and families, follow the Treasure Hunt beginning at Cosaà on the Strand, visit Santa in Dingles Oceanworld while watching the Antarctic Penguins waddle around and swim in the pool, or follow Molly the Turtle as she glides amongst the sharks. Pop onto the Festive horse and trap and enjoy the magical trip around the small busy streets. Join the historical Fife and Drum Band as they lead the Children's Parade of lanterns in
song to switch on the Festive lights of the town.
Make your own unique piece of pottery in Louis Mulcahy Pottery.
Visit Dingle Crystals workshop and watch how the crystal is blown and cut.
Visit Murphy's Ice Cream production, and learn about the Kerry Cow and the production of their creamy sweet dessert. ‘Height of excitement’ - Climb Ireland's highest indoor climbing wall at playatheight.
Stay in the Dingle Skellig Hotel, The Lantern Townhouse, Barr na Sráide, Greenmount House, Castlewood House or a supply of holiday homes.
Eat in a number of restaurants, Doyle’s, the Half Door, The Bulls Head, the Charthouse, or Dingle Bay Hotel. Nibble in the Garden Cafe, Murphy’s Ice cream and Strand House.
