Festive family fun: 13 ways for the whole gang to get out and celebrate Christmas

Here are 13 of the best Christmas experiences to visit this December

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 - 21:02

Vickie Maye

1. Winterval

One of these years, as we set off on our annual festive pilgrimage to Waterford, I’m convinced Google Maps will adjust our final destination to ‘Winterval’.

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