7 Up Christmas on Ice facts for kids
7 Up Christmas on Ice was a super fun ice skating event. It happened every year in different towns and cities across Ireland. This special event started in 2002 and the last one was in the winter of 2009. In its very first year, over 90,000 people visited the event in Smithfield, Dublin. It was Ireland's very first outdoor ice rink! The popular drink company 7 Up became the main sponsor in 2003. The event was even launched by famous singer Keith Duffy. It was known as one of the biggest outdoor ice rinks in Europe.
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What Was 7 Up Christmas on Ice?
7 Up Christmas on Ice was a huge outdoor ice skating event. It brought a lot of festive cheer to Ireland during the winter holidays. People of all ages could come and enjoy skating on a large ice rink. It was a great way to celebrate Christmas with friends and family.
Cool Features of the Event
The event had many exciting things to see and do. Imagine skating while snow gently fell around you! There was also a yummy chocolate fountain for treats. Sometimes, you could even see Santa Claus skating on the ice. Music was played by disc jockeys (DJs) to keep the energy high. Each ice skating session lasted for one hour. Many famous people and shows supported the event. These included Gerry Ryan, The Late Late Show, and TV3.
Where Did It Happen?
The 7 Up Christmas on Ice event took place in several places. One well-known location was in Galway. The event there was called "Galway Bay on Ice." In 2009, the Galway event had a huge ice rink that was about 700 square meters (7,535 square feet). It also had a fun Christmas market.
The event also came to Letterkenny, County Donegal for the first time in 2008. It returned there again in 2009. In 2008, the event was held in a few different spots. These included Letterkenny, the RDS in Dublin, and the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.
Celebs on Ice Special
In 2008, a special "Celebs on Ice" event took place. Four well-known people skated for charity. These celebrities were Shane Byrne, Patricia McKenna, Lisa Murphy, and Brian Ormond. Their skating special was shown live on The Late Late Show on RTÉ One. This happened during the last episode before Christmas. They managed to raise an amazing €75,000 for different charities!
The 2009 event was officially started by the famous ice skater Jayne Torvill. She launched the event on November 13th that year.
