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MASTER CLASS IN COCKTAIL MAKING
Forget her housekeeping and culinary skills; shouldn't every bride-to-be know how to make a great cocktail? Get some hands-on experience from top mixologists and best of all; you get to drink your efforts!!
Locations: Carlow, Carrick-on-Shannon, Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny, Sligo
Group size: 10 - 20
MASTER CLASS IN LASHES & MAKE UP
Group size: 6 - 20
POLE DANCING CLASS
Use this opportunity to learn a sexy new skill that is sure to turn heads later on in the nightclub!
Locations: Belfast, Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Limerick, Sligo and Wexford
Group size: max 20
ALTERNATIVE DANCE LESSON
Put that feather boa to good use in a Burlesque class, the Moulin Rouge Can Can or the subtle sexiness of Bollywood dancing.
Locations: Dublin, Carlow, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Sligo and Waterford
Group size: max 20
SALSA DANCE CLASS
Spice up the Hen party with a salsa class and learn some new moves to impress at the wedding reception!
Locations: Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny and Sligo
Group size: max 25
MASTER CLASS IN MAKE-UP
A professional make-up artist will come to your hotel and wave her magic brushes, transforming Hens into swans. Our expert will also give your make-up bags a make over; providing recommendations on how to get the best from your products.
Location: Cork
Group size: 8 - 15
Do you have the X-factor? Get your girl band together and record your favourite tracks, which will be presented to you as your own personalised CD (to send to Simon Cowell?)
Locations: Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford
Group size: 8 - 20
ART JAMMING
Explore your creative sides at your Hen Party with a painting session. The staff artist will guide you through using professional art materials and you get to take home your own piece of artwork. This is a Hen party and if life painting is of interest, you can also request a nude male for your painting session!
Location: Nationwide
Group size: 10 - 25
FASHION CONSULTANT
Why not use the occasion of the Hen party to get a colour and style consultation for all the girls? Our fashion expert will provide a one to one colour consultation for each group member and discuss which styles and shapes are most flattering on their body shape. In addition, she will give a talk on make up, accessories and issue helpful shopping hints on how to put together that perfect outfit (.... for the wedding?)
Location: Nationwide
Group size: 8 +
TAROT CARD READING
Always the bridesmaid but never the bride? Discover whether your future holds a happy, ever after; and share the highlights with the other girls!!
Location: Dublin
Group size: 8 - 15
CERAMIC PAINTING
If you have an Arty Hen to entertain, why not start your hen's night celebration creatively with a paint-your-own ceramics party! Create a unique masterpiece, which will be a perfect personalised memento of your Hen party, or provide a gift for the bride-to-be that captures the special moments of your friendship. Staff artists help you decide on pieces, theme and colour choices, as well as giving you ceramic painting hints. You can even bring your own wine to help the creative juices flow!! This is a particularly good activity when you have a group of varying ages.
If you have an Arty Hen to entertain, why not start your hen's night celebration creatively with a paint-your-own ceramics party! Create a unique masterpiece, which will be a perfect personalised memento of your Hen party, or provide a gift for the bride-to-be that captures the special moments of your friendship. Staff artists help you decide on pieces, theme and colour choices, as well as giving you ceramic painting hints. You can even bring your own wine to help the creative juices flow!! This is a particularly good activity when you have a group of varying ages.
Location: Sligo
Group size: 8 - 25
SUNSET DINNER CRUISE
For an unforgettable evening, take a sunset dinner cruise on the beautiful Lake Gill and end the night partying in a top nightclub
Locations: Carrick-on-Shannon, Sligo
Group size: 20+ for exclusive hire, smaller groups on request
HUMMER HEN
Get the party started in style with a hummer transfer to your Hen party destination. Instead of stressing in traffic, you can sip champagne, blast cheesy tunes or watch rom-coms in the on-board plasmas TVs
Locations: Nationwide
Group size: 8 – 20
PRIVATE CINEMA
For a stylish twist on the pyjama party theme that’s great for all ages; book a private cinema. Enjoy wine and nibbles while viewing a new release or your favourite chick flicks. And don’t forget to bring some embarrassing home movies of the Hen with you!
Locations: Dublin and Carrick-on-Shannon
Group size: 15 - 30
FARM EXPERIENCE
Recycle your festival wellies and relive your childhood visits to your country cousins with a day on the farm! This promises to be loads of fun for the group. Shouldn’t every Irish bride-to-be know the art of baking bread and milking a cow?!
Location: Meath
Location: Meath
Group size: 8+
RIVER CRUISE
The entire group will enjoy a spending a lazy afternoon cruising on the river Shannon with a drink in their hand. It provides the perfect opportunity for catching up with everyone!
Locations: Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon and Sligo
Group size: 10+
POSH AFTERNOON TEA
Sophisticated hens will enjoy the elegant tradition of taking afternoon tea in the opulent surroundings of a top hotel. Perfect for girly, conspiratorial chats!
Locations: Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Waterford and Wexford
Group size: 10+
HOVERCRAFT GRAND PRIX
TheFunFactory.ie team can offer you an exciting new activity – the hovercraft grand prix! Likened to driving on ice, Hovercrafts can fly over land and water for double the fun. It’s like combining quads with jet skis!
Locations: Carrick-on-Shannon and Sligo
Group size: 8 - 12
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
A container of Plutonium has been stolen by an international terrorist gang who has brought it Ireland. Your crack team of secret agents has been called in to find it- FAST, before it leaves the country! To compound the task however, some teams will be given the role of assassins, but you won’t know who!! Plus there is always the danger of double agents. This event uses a number of skilled actors to play a variety of roles.
Locations: Dublin and Galway
Group size: 12+
TREASURE HUNT
You are divided into small teams, each equipped with a Polaroid Camera and Challenge Book. The Challenge Book contains photos of landmarks in and around the city centre. The Teams objective is to follow the clues to find the location of the landmarks and complete a number of fun challenges along the way.
Locations: Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Killkenny and Limerick
Group size: 12+
HORSE TREKKING
Check shirts are making a comeback this season. So team your cutest shirt with a pink Stetson and horse around for the afternoon. Choose between forest, beach and waterside trails.
Locations: Carrick-on-Shannon, Galway, Killarney, Sligo, Waterford and Wexford
Group size: 8+
SURFING
If you have a high level of Australian soap in your TV diet, then why not can indulge your Surfer fantasy. We can’t guarantee the sun or the beach babes though!
Group size: 8 +
STAND-UP PADDLING
Water-hens who are looking for the "next big thing" must try Stand-up Paddling, where you use a paddle to move through the water while standing on a surfboard. Find out why celebs like Jennifer Anniston and Jennifer Garner are huge fans of this emerging sport!
Locations: Westport
Group size: 12+
A NIGHT AT THE DOGS
Six nights of racing action in stadia throughout Ireland, make a Night at the Dogs a must for your Hen ....Whether it’s a one night affair or a weeklong adventure! Chance your luck with a flutter on the Tote and cheer on the winner as he reaches speeds of up to 60kmph in just 3 seconds... Meanwhile you sit back and enjoy a mouth-watering meal, washed down with a drink, or two, delivered straight to your table. Make it a night to remember, ask about race sponsorship – see your name in print, watch the race in action, listen as the crowd cheer on the winner, then claim the glory as you make the winning presentation! All that and you’ll still have time to hit the dance floor and strut your stuff!
Why not ask about the different packages available in our suites, restaurants, bars and cafes? With stadia throughout Ireland, there’s one to suit you, whether you’re planning a wild night out or a relaxing weekend away!
Visit www.igb.ie for further details on restaurant specials, hen party packages, greyhound racing and more.
A NIGHT AT THE DOGS
Six nights of racing action in stadia throughout Ireland, make a Night at the Dogs a must for your Hen ....Whether it’s a one night affair or a weeklong adventure! Chance your luck with a flutter on the Tote and cheer on the winner as he reaches speeds of up to 60kmph in just 3 seconds... Meanwhile you sit back and enjoy a mouth-watering meal, washed down with a drink, or two, delivered straight to your table. Make it a night to remember, ask about race sponsorship – see your name in print, watch the race in action, listen as the crowd cheer on the winner, then claim the glory as you make the winning presentation! All that and you’ll still have time to hit the dance floor and strut your stuff!
Locations: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Mullingar, Tralee, Waterford
Group size: To book your party at the Dogs contact the IGB Sales Centre on 1890 269 969 (Outside ROI - +353 61 448080) or email sales@igb.ie.Visit www.igb.ie for further details on restaurant specials, hen party packages, greyhound racing and more.
