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Our Calendar below provides information on events happening around the country
suitable for families and/or kids. We also have a range of other event guides including:

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Name	Description
Connaught
Come knit with me! Knitting Circle	Update your style for the winter months. Knitting is for everyone! Starter kits for kids available. Join us for fun, chat and learn a skill for life. No booking required. Start: 20/01 End: 18/05 Times: 11am – 1pm ~ 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Admission: Free www.museum.ie Phone: 094 9031751 National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Mayo
Safe Secrets: the Story of the Coggalbeg Hoard	This important hoard of Early Bronze Age gold was found in a bog at Coggalbeg, Co. Roscommon, in 1945. The lunula and discs were placed in a safe in Sheehan’s pharmacy in the nearby town of Strokestown in 1947. In March 2009 a break-in took place at the shop and the pharmacy safe was stolen. This lead to a massive investigation by An Garda Síochána which eventually led to the recovery of the gold in a rubbish skip in Dublin. Start: 06/02 End: 21/06 www.museum.ie Phone: 094 9031751 National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Mayo
Roundstone Easter Egg Hunt	The annual Easter Egg Hunt is for children under 12 years of age and the events starts at 2.00pm Start: 09/04 Times: 2pm e: destacpoole@eircom.net Phone: 086 8215153 Errisbeg House & Stable Gallery, Roundstone, Galway
Dublin County
Conservation Weeks at Imaginosity	The following are a selection of workshops taking place during this week @ Imaginosity to promote conserving our planet’s resources. My Little Earth: Conserve the Coral! - Make a Bird Feeder - Walking through the Jungle: Story and Drama Workshop - Endangered Species Face Masks - Crazy Kazoos! Instrument Workshop - “Let’s go on Safari” Drama Workshop - Paper Making - My Little Earth: Conserve the Rainforest! - Make a Windmill! Start: 05/02 End: 10/02 Times: TBC Admission: TBC www.imaginosity.ie e: info@imaginosity.ie Phone: 01 2176130 Dublin Children’s Museum Sandyford
Draíocht Family day: CREATEability	These are unique family days for children with special needs between the age of 8-13 years and their families. Facilitated by Draíocht’s artists, families work together to create art in a hands-on way, focusing on different themes and exploring various artworks in the galleries. If you are unsure if this day is suitable for your family please contact Sarah on 01 8098029 Start: 06/02 Times: 4 - 5pm Admission: FREE www.draiocht.ie Phone: 01 8098029 Draíocht Galleries, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15
Fables and Fairy Tales – Illustrations from the Collection	A special display showcasing the Gallery’s extensive collection of prints and drawings, featuring illustrations for fairy tales, poems and stories by John Butler Yeats, Richard and Charles Doyle, Paul Henry and Harry Clarke. These fascinating images, created using a variety of media, include both preliminary sketches and colourful finished pieces. They date from the 1870s to the 1920s, a golden period in children’s book illustration. Start: 09/02 End: 25/03 www.nationalgallery.ie e: info@ngi.ie Phone: 01-6615133 Merrion Square Dublin
Draíocht Family day: Van Gogh Day	While everyone else celebrates Valentines Day, we are coming over all artsy and celebrating Van Gough instead and it just so happens that you might go away with a nice Valentines gift for someone special too! Ideal for children from 5-10 years, though younger and older siblings are welcome to take part Start: 11/02 Times: 12-3PM Admission: FREE www.draiocht.ie Phone: 01 8852610 Draíocht Galleries, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15
Valentine’s Celebrations! at Imaginosity	The following are a selection of events taking place during this week Valentine’s Disco ~ Valentine’s Love Tinted Glasses – Art Workshop ~ Puppet Blind Date Gameshow ~ Valentine’s Stamp Making ~ I Heart Music ~ Two of a Kind Valentine’s Cut Outs ~ Printed Valentine’s Cards ~ Paper Flowers Start: 11/02 End: 17/02 Times: TBC Admission: TBC www.imaginosity.ie e: info@imaginosity.ie Phone: 01 2176130 Dublin Children’s Museum Sandyford
Woo at the Zoo	Temperatures might be dropping but the animals in Dublin Zoo are feeling warm and fuzzy as Valentine’s Day approaches. The tigers, monkeys, snow leopards, and wolves are coupling up to celebrate ‘Woo at the Zoo’ Valentine’s weekend on 11th and 12th February. Whether you are a hopeless romantic, lovesick kitten or just lucky in love Dublin Zoo is the perfect Valentine’s date for couples of every age, where there will be special keeper talks on breeding, courtship and exotic romantic rituals of our furry, feathered and scaly animals. Start: 12/02 End: 13/02 www.dublinzoo.ie e: info@dublinzoo.ie Phone: 01 4748900 Phoenix Park, Dublin
UCD School of Physics - Science Lectures	In celebration of Physics and Dublin's status as European City of Science 2012, UCD School of Physics has teamed up with the Royal Dublin Society to bring some of the world's leading physicists to speak in Dublin about the latest developments in their fields of research. The topics include the exotic physics of cloaking devices, the role of physics in biology, the use of lasers in medicine and a profile of mysterious Titan, Saturn's largest moon. The lectures are free and suitable for ages from 12 upwards. Lectures on 14th Feb, 20th March, 15th May & 22nd May. Start: 14/02 End: 22/05 Times: 14th Feb, 20th March, 15th May & 22nd May.6pm Admission: FREE ssmr.ucd.ie/speakerseries2012 e: physics@ucd.ie RDS Dublin
Carnival at Imaginosity	Join us for a selection of carnival themed art, drama and music workshops.  Clowning Workshop ~ Make your own Maracas ~ Paper Bead Necklaces ~ Juggling Workshop ~ Carnival Masks ~ Carnival Music Workshop Start: 18/02 End: 26/02 Times: TBC Admission: TBC www.imaginosity.ie e: info@imaginosity.ie Phone: 01 2176130 Dublin Children’s Museum Sandyford
Engineering Workshops at Imaginosity	In collaboration with Engineering Week 2012 and generously sponsored by AUDI Ireland, Imaginosity presents a series of fun and informative workshops for schoolchildren.  At 4pm each day there will be family engineering workshops taking place. Start: 27/02 End: 09/03 Times: 4pm Admission: TBC www.imaginosity.ie e: info@imaginosity.ie Phone: 01 2176130 Dublin Children’s Museum Sandyford
Draíocht Family day: Recycled Rain Stick	In some cultures creating the sound of falling rain is believed to bring about a storm. With Irish weather, we hope that won’t happen! But we do hope you’ll join us in making these musical instruments. If you have long tubes from wrapping paper, bring them with you! Ideal for children from 5-10 years, though younger and older siblings are welcome to take part Start: 24/03 Times: 12-3PM Admission: FREE www.draiocht.ie Phone: 01 8852610 Draíocht Galleries, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15
Leinster (outside Dublin)
Relax Kids	Athy Library are having two sessions of Relax Kids  here in Athy Library, Athy, Co. Kildare.  on Thursday 16th Feb. Session 1 is for 4 - 7 year olds. Second Session is for 8 - 12 year olds. Relax Kids: Learning to be calm, to listen and concentrate, with fun & creativity! Start: 16/02 e: athylib@kildarecoco.ie Phone: 059-8631144 Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Mellowes Easter Bunny Fun	Easter Bunny is ready to deliver lot’s of fun to Families and Groups visiting Mellowes Adventure Centre. Fun activities for Kid’s include Easter Treasure hunt, Decorate a real egg from our Hen house, Arts and Crafts, Photo with Easter Bunny, Easter Bunny Disco, Kid’s receive a chocolate egg from Easter Bunny. Kid’s attractions include Bouncy Castles, Multi play areas, Pet Corner, Peddle go karts, Mini Golf and our Games Room. Events on Sat & Sun from 1 - 3 & 4 - 6 Start: 07/04 End: 08/04 Times: 1 - 3 & 4 - 6 Admission: Family Cost €32 (2 Adults/2 Children) Additional Children €12 Additional Adults €5 www.mellowes.ie e: info@mellowes.ie Phone: 046 9433921 Athboy, Meath
Belvedere Easter Egg Hunts	Belvedere will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunts on Easter Sunday & Easter Monday at 12 noon sharp on both days. Thousands of eggs are hidden over the 160 acre lakeside estate and also this year there are over a hundred Belvedere Golden Tickets to be found each day. These Golden Tickets are redeemable for medium or large  handmade Irish Chocolate Eggs by Cafferys.To celebrate the launch of The Belvedere Summer Pass there are in addition each day 6 Belvedere Summer Passes for families worth €95 each to be claimed. Start: 08/04 End: 09/04 Times: 12pm www.belvedere-house.ie e: info@belvedere-house.ie Phone: 044 9349060 Belvedere House, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Munster
Ulster