Action Packed: Activities To Do Around Ireland

Forget lazing about watching television, you want to get out on the road and do something memorable this month. Here are a few suggestions… The Point - Village On Ice Christmas might be over but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy some festive activities. Open until 11 January a trip to The Point Village On Ice (tickets from €10) is a great way to get the New Year off to a good start. As well as the ice rink, you can also enjoy the funfair and a piping hot chocolate and treats in the rink-side café. Click here for more information Music For Galway - Midwinter Festival From 16 to 18 January Galway's Town Hall Theatre will be filled with the sounds of two of the best-loved composers of classical music . The theme of the event is 'Soundtracks for Superpowers' and the festive will focus on the works of Joseph Haydn and Dmitri Shostakovich. Featuring performances from the Carducci Quartet, Finghin Collins (piano), Helen Kearns (soprano) and the ConTempo Quartet this is sure to be a treat for all those classical music lovers out there. Click here for more information Tommy Tiernan - Out Of The Whirlwind One of Ireland's favourite comedians will be keeping us in good spirits throughout January (2nd - 24th) in Dublin's Vicar Street theatre. A night spent laughing at Tommy's hilarious thoughts and observations on the world around us sounds like the perfect antidote to those January blues. Click here for more information   With thanks to MSL Ballsbridge