We've been stuffing our faces with turkey, pudding and Roses for the last couple of days, and it's probably time for a break from the Christmas movies for a little while.
So what is happening around Dublin this week to keep busy? If you are starting to go a little stir crazy in the house, we have a list of activities that you might enjoy this week before the New Year's Eve celebrations begin.
Here are six fun things to do this week during the Christmas break:
Ice skating in Dundrum, Blanchardstown and Swords
Dundrum on Ice is back and is open this week so a great option to keep families busy. The skating rink is located in church square, behind the Holy cross church and is open until January 29. The times are 10am to 6pm and sessions are 45 minutes. Tickets are €16 for a child and €18 for an adults. You can find more information here.
The largest skating rink in Ireland is held in Millennium Park, Blanchardstown and this year it runs until early January. For more information visit iceskating.ie
The organisers of Swords On Ice are delighted to announce that they are back open on the Malahide Road beside the Pavillion in Swords. From now until January 1 the rink will be open from 11am and the final session will start at 5pm. You can book your slot here.
Wonderlights at Malahide Castle
Wonderlights has returned to Malahide Castle and Gardens with a new show "The Night Sky". The route begins with a magical sensory light show in the woodlands of Malahide grounds. Experience fantastic scenes of the night sky from meteor showers to a display of the Northern Lights.
The stunning walk is a very special experience perfect for a dark evening in Dublin. Wonderlights is open until January 3 and tickets are still available here.
Harry Potter movie marathon in Ranelagh
From today Tuesday 27 until Friday December 30, the Stella cinema in Ranelagh (not to be confused with the Rathmines location) will be showing all eight of the Harry Potter movies. Movies will be shown in the afternoon and evening but each movie will only be shown once. Book your tickets and find out times here.
Dun Laoghaire Family Christmas Funfair
Vintage Carousel Co. have returned to Dun Laoghaire this Christmas to bring festive fun that families can enjoy. Fly with Santa and his reindeer into the sky, along with other fun rides like Santa's Magic Sleigh, Cups and Saucers, and Chari-o-Planes. There will also be plenty of treats including hot chocolate, candy floss, hot dogs are more.
Open daily from 12pm - 7pm until Sunday January 8, except for New Year's Day when opening times will be 1pm to 5pm.
Visit the best Christmas houses across Dublin
Streets across Dublin have been brought to life this Christmas as households have gone all out in decorating their homes. Dublin Live found some stunning homes with incredible displays from Clondalkin to Clonsilla. Many of the homes are raising money for charities so if there is a house you really love, be sure to donate.
See the full list of houses here that we recommend you visit before the decorations are taken down next week.
VIP seats for Avatar: The Way Of Water
The highly anticipated sequel to 2008's epic blockbuster Avatar is now in cinemas, transporting fans to the wild world of Pandora. Most cinema's across Dublin will be showing the movie, however be aware that it runs 3 hours and 12 minutes, so you should look for the most comfortable experience possible.
Movies@Dundrum are selling VIP seats to see Avatar: The Way of Water. The tickets are slightly more expensive at almost €15 but there are good food deals and the extra money is well worth it for the comfy, spacious seats.
Here are more places in Dublin offering a special experience to watch Avatar.
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