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YOUNGSTERS and the young at heart have been getting their skates on over the past few weeks at Killarney on Ice, which will be in town until January 8. And the big-hearted team at the winter wonderland attraction hosted pupils from St Francis Special School and Cullina and Fossa national schools as VIP guests during the week. A troupe of generous-spirited teenagers from St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School and St Brendan’s College were also on hand to ensure the children enjoyed their outing to the full.

Located in the Beech Road car park, the 600 square metre ice rink under marquee is a key part of the Christmas in Killarney Festival. Schools, youth clubs and sports teams across the county are using the facility of the group booking discount rate to plan a session on the ice. The normal opening times can be extended during the day to accommodate school groups. “Value for money is key,” says Tim O’Donoghue, the promoter of the rink. “That’s why we have special family and group rates.”

Helmets and skate aids are available for novice skaters with double bladed skates to help young children. “Ice skating is lots of fun, easily picked up, and is great exercise,” said Tim.

Sessions last for one hour and tickets can be booked online at www.killarneyonice.com. For further information and group or company bookings, contact Killarney On Ice at 085-7400366. Christmas gift vouchers will be available from the ice rink box office and these are always immensely popular.
 

 
Above: Students from St Brigid's Presentation Secondary School who helped ensure young people with special needs enjoyed a fun day out at Killarney on Ice recently.