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Dublin Live
3 days ago
- Dublin Live
New adventure park perfect for family days out to open minutes from Dublin
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A brand new adventure park just a stone's throw from Dublin is set to open next month. Zipit Forest Adventures is gearing up to launch its latest site in Djouce, Co Wicklow. The adventure park is all set for its grand opening on Friday, July 18 and, in an exciting offer for early birds, any bookings made in June will get a cheeky 10% discount if it's your first time booking. To mark the occasion, they're rolling out a special introductory discount code FIRST10 for use during June, giving you 10% off on advanced bookings. This marks the newest addition to Ireland's premier high ropes and zipline experience. Ideal for families or a group of mates after a thrilling day out, it caters to all ages and group sizes. Zipit already boasts locations in Tibradden Wood, Co. Dublin, Farran Forest Park, Co. Cork, and Lough Key Forest Park, Co. Roscommon. Crafted by Funchal, one of Europe's top adventure park builders, the company promises the same heart-racing activities that enthusiasts adore, plus a fresh "snappier, pole-powered" experience suitable for little adventurers as young as three. And it's conveniently located less than an hour's drive from Dublin City Centre, reachable via the N11 or the picturesque Sally Gap route. Situated on what was once a golf course fairway at the edge of Djouce Woods, it offers expansive skies and unspoiled views of the countryside. Cian O'Callaghan, Head of Sales and Marketing at Cool Running Events, said: "We're incredibly excited to launch our newest course in Djouce. "This area of Wicklow offers a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventure, and we've created a course that blends excitement, challenge and fun in a totally new way. This course is Zipit's first that's accessible to kids as young as three, and we can't wait to see the excitement on the younger adventurers' faces as they take part in Ireland's newest adventure course." Tickets for Zipit Djouce are available for advance booking at Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Major new zipline adventure park that's perfect for ‘first-timers to seasoned daredevils' opens minutes from Dublin
A MAJOR attraction has opened minutes from Dublin - and it's great for a family day out. Zipit Forest Adventures is due to open a new location in Djouce in Co 6 Zipit will open another location in Wicklow Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin 6 It's set to open on July 18 Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin 6 It's perfect for a family day out Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin The park is set to open on Friday July 18. In a huge perk for visitors, any bookings made in June will have 10 per cent off if it's a first-time reservation. This is the latest venture for Ireland's ultimate high ropes and zipline experience, which already has sites in It is the perfect option for READ MORE IN TRAVEL It offers fun for all ages and can cater to groups of any size. And now, to celebrate the launch, you can use a first-time-use This can be used on advanced bookings and gives 10 per cent off. The company has other locations in Tibradden Wood, Co. Dublin, Farran Forest Park, Co. Cork, and Lough Key Forest Park, Co. Roscommon. Most read in News Travel This is the fourth addition for the company and is being built by Funchal - one of The company has promised the same adrenaline-pumping activities that fans of the parks know and love. But they are also promising a "snappier, pole-powered" experience that is open to guests as young as And it's less than a one-hour drive from Dublin City Centre, and is easily accessible via the N11 or scenic Sally Gap route. It is located on a former It offers wide-open skies and uninterrupted views of the countryside, providing a different experience from Zipit's traditionally forested courses. It has a number of thrilling elements, including a low ropes course - which is a first for Zipit. Here, little ones aged between 3 and 6 can go on their first ziplining adventure. It also has a high ropes course for those aged 7 and above, which reaches 12 metres off the ground. And Cian O'Callaghan, Head of Sales and Marketing at Cool Running Events, said today 'We're incredibly excited to launch our newest course in Djouce. "This area of Wicklow offers a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventure, and we've created a course that blends excitement, challenge and fun in a totally new way. "This course is Zipit's first that's accessible to kids as young as three, and we can't wait to see the excitement on the younger adventurers' faces as they take part in Ireland's newest adventure course." Tickets for Zipit Djouce are available for advance booking at Demand is set to be very high, so it's advised to book early. Zipit Djouce Park also cater for families, school tours, birthday parties, corporate team-building events, and more. 6 There are courses for all ages Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin 6 Booking made in June can enjoy 10 per cent off Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin 6 It's set on a former golf course Credit: Instagram/@zipitdublin
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Irish Independent
New adventure park to open in heart of Wicklow this summer
Zipit Forest Adventures, which operates a high ropes and zipline experience in dedicated Coillte forests, is opening its newest adventure park in Djouce Park on Friday, July 18. Djouce will be the fourth adventure park for the firm, building on the success of its existing locations in Tibradden Wood, Dublin, Farran Forest Park in Cork, and Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon. The new course promises the same "adrenaline-pumping activities' and is accessible to participants as young as three. Zipit opted for Djouce Park for its unique setting, given it is easily accessible within the county and from Dublin via the N11 or the scenic Sally Gap route. The park is perfectly situated on a former golf course fairway at the edge of Djouce Woods. The course offers wide-open skies and uninterrupted views, providing a different experience from Zipit's traditionally forested courses. Where other locations are limited to those aged seven and upwards, Djouce Park will feature a variety of elements within a low ropes course, designed for children between the ages of three and six. The high ropes course is open to everyone aged from seven and reaches 12 metres off the ground. Each Zipit session lasts three hours and includes the completion of a safety briefing. Cian O'Callaghan, head of sales and marketing, explained why the Wicklow location was perfect for the latest adventure park. 'We're incredibly excited to launch our newest course in Djouce. This area of Wicklow offers a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventure, and we've created a course that blends excitement, challenge and fun in a totally new way,' he said. 'This course is Zipit's first that's accessible to kids as young as three, and we can't wait to see the excitement on the younger adventurers' faces as they take part in Ireland's newest adventure course.' Tickets for Zipit Djouce are now available for advance booking at and with demand expected to be high this summer, early booking is strongly recommended. Zipit Djouce is offering a first time use discount code (FIRST10) throughout the month of June for advance bookings, giving customers 10pc off.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cork adventure company Zipit opens fourth location in latest expansion
Cork-headquartered adventure business Zipit has announced the opening of its newest park, located in Wicklow, marking the growing company's latest expansion. With locations already in Farran Forrest Park in Cork, Tibradden Wood in Dublin and Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon, Zipit Djouce Park in Wicklow will mark the company's fourth addition. The latest venture will be located on a former golf course fairway on the edge of the Wicklow park. The new course is currently being built by Funcha, one of Europe's leading adventure park developers. Speaking on the latest location, Zipit said it offered "wide-open skies and uninterrupted views", providing a different experience from Zipit's traditionally forested courses. Zipit was acquired by Cork-based Cool Runnings Events in 2021, leading to the merging of two family businesses. Headquartered in Little Island, Cool Runnings is known for both zip-lining and for its seasonal ice rink attractions in Cork and Dublin and has been operating since 2007. In May, Zipit sought to expand its operations further, submitting plans to the county council for a new adventure centre in East Cork. In its application, the growing company sought planning permission to install an adventure activity course on Fota Island. The proposed course will include a net adventure area, multi-activity area, tubing course, zip lines, a low ropes area, and ancillary activities. Permission is also being sought for a single-storey reception cabin and a single-storey staff welfare cabin, toilet facilities and all associated site and ancillary works on land at Fota Island, Carrigtwohill. The proposed site lies within the curtilage of Fota House, which is a Recorded Protected Structure. Cork County Council are due to decide on the case by July 1, 2025. Speaking on the Wicklow course, Cian O'Callaghan, Head of Sales and Marketing at Cool Running Events, said: 'We're incredibly excited to launch our newest course in Djouce. This area of Wicklow offers a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventure." "This course is Zipit's first that's accessible to kids as young as three, and we can't wait to see the excitement on the younger adventurers' faces as they take part in Ireland's newest adventure course'.
Irish Examiner
11-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Government will be on 'the wrong side' of history over Israeli bonds decision, opposition says
The Government has been warned it is on the "the wrong side" of history after rejecting a motion to prevent the facilitation of Israeli war bonds. Opposition parties united behind a motion demanding the Government enact emergency legislation to explicitly force the Central Bank to stop facilitating the sale of Israel bonds. The Social Democrats motion, supported by Sinn Féin, Labour, and People Before Profit-Solidarity also called on the coalition to advise the bank that "by acting as the enabling cog in Israel's fund-raising machine in the EU, it is putting the State at risk of a charge of complicity in genocide". However, the Government's countermotion stated that it had "received advice from the Attorney General that recently proposed legislation to introduce 'restrictive measures' was not compatible with our obligations as members of the EU and in conflict with Article 215 and Article 63 Treaty on the Functioning of the EU". The motion with the amendment put forward by the Government was then passed by 85 votes to 71. Speaking in the Dáil ahead of the vote, finance minister Paschal Donohoe said: "Despite the human feelings I have and the determination of the Government to respond to this, I have to recognise the law with regard to the EU and the law that recognises the independent operation of the Central Bank of Ireland." But Social Democrats TD Cian O'Callaghan claimed that the Government was "hiding behind technicalities" and could act on the matter if it wanted to. Let us be clear about this. Genocide is taking place and is being part-funded by the sale of Israeli bonds including in Europe, which is being facilitated by the Irish Central Bank. Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty described Mr Donohoe's response as "shameful", adding: "History will show that the minister is on the wrong side of this issue. He has used carefully constructed words to tell us what we cannot do. "However, the reality is that if Government wants to initiate national measures that will ensure that the Central Bank does not sign off on a prospective and therefore, not facilitate the sale of these war bonds in Ireland, then it can do so."
