Funderland

Funderland is an annual occurrence at the RDS, much like 7Up on Ice, causing the local buses to be crowded as everyone is heading to and from the RDS. It’s a big fairground with carousels and a big Ferris Wheel, so big in fact that you can see it from miles away. The rides are great fun though, especially the rollercoaster. On the downside though, there is usually huge queues and it’s quite pricey– well it is in D4! Like Aoife said, the view from the Ferris Wheel is great and nearly worth coming to Funderland on its own. There is children’s rides as well. All in all, it’s a great afternoon out if you don’t mind huge crowds and long queues.

It’s nearly here! Incongruously situated in the RDS in chi-​chi Dublin 4, Funderland is the annual carnival/​funfair that is wildly popular amongst Dublin youth and it opens on St Stephen’s Day, December 26^th, and runs until January 10^th. Inside, there is all the rides and stalls that you might expect, closely packed together and manned by broody young fellas who set teen girls hearts racing. This year, they have introduced a recession busting deal for those of you over 1.10 metres — a wristband that gives you access to unlimited rides after 6pm
If you prefer a more leisurely experience, just have a go on the Big Wheel outside the venue, where you get a good view of all the 1 million Euro homes and their attendant swimming pools. Expect to see people returning on buses bearing giant teddy bears.