Dundonald International Ice Bowl

01/09/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Drayne's Farm Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council are now OPEN! 🥳

🔗For more information and to nominate visit https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/sports-training-courses-and-events -s-farm-lisburn-and-castlereagh-sports-awards-2026

⏰𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.⏰

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 & 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 🏆⚽️🏏

Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh has opened nominations for the prestigious 2026 Draynes Farm Sports Awards.

The awards evening will take place at a special ceremony at La Mon Hotel & Country Club on Friday 20 November. The event will highlight the sporting achievements of individuals and teams either through direct participation in sport or contributions as a coach or administrator.

Junior and Senior Merit Awards are also available to commend volunteers for their dedication and essential backroom support to their club.

Launching the 2026 event was John Drayne, Production Director at Drayne's Farm, Councillor Sharon Lowry, Chair of the Community and Wellbeing Committee Jimmy Walker, Chairperson of Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Sports Development Officer, Faron Morrison.

📰Read the full news article here- https://www.theleisureplex.com/news/council-launches-nominations-for-2026-draynes-farm-lisburn-castlereagh-spor

🔗For more information and to nominate visit https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/sports-training-courses-and-events -s-farm-lisburn-and-castlereagh-sports-awards-2026

⏰𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.⏰

📩Further information if required can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

30/08/2026

⛸Skate 🎳 Bowl 🤸‍♀️Play this Bank Holiday Monday!

⛸Enjoy a family day out this Bank Holiday Monday with a choice of public ice skating sessions. For session times, visit https://www.theicebowl.com/activities/ice-skating/revised-ice-skating-session-times/

🎳Or take to the lanes and enjoy tenpin bowling. To book, call 028 9080 9102/ 02890 809104.

🤸‍♀️Let the little ones go wild with one hour and 15 minutes of non-stop FUN in Indiana Land!

Pre-book your skate or play session online at www.theicebowl.com or download the Vitality Member App.

❗️Customers are reminded that the centre will close at the earlier time of 6.00pm this Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2026.

28/08/2026

📢CUSTOMER NOTICE – SATURDAY 29th AUGUST

Due to a large third-party event taking place on Saturday 29th August there will be general travel disruption in the Dundonald area from 10.30am onwards.

It is anticipated that traffic will be significantly impacted at different stages throughout the day. Temporary road closures are estimated to be in place on the Comber Road (Upper Newtownards Road to East Link Road) and East Link Road from 10.30am – 12.45pm. A further temporary closure of the East Link Road from Comber Road along the Old Dundonald Road to Kings Road is expected from 3pm – 5.30pm.

Dundonald Ice Bowl will remain open as normal throughout the day; however, it is highly likely that vehicle access and egress will be challenging during these times.

Customers are recommended to plan their journey to the centre in advance. Any enquiries relating to a booking, please email [email protected]

Customers who have a booking for Clip n’ Climb or Escapade should contact our partners directly.

27/08/2026

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬! 🥳😎

Get ready for an action-packed evening of fun tomorrow! 🥳 book Ice Skating, Indiana Land or Tenpin Bowling between 4pm and 7pm and enjoy extra party treats including face painting and balloon modelling as part of your activity.

Here’s what’s happening ⬇

🦁𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 🦁
Book the 4pm – 5.15pm session and enjoy a DJ led disco, games, top tunes and prize giveaways. 🎧🎁

🎳𝗫𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 🎳
Join an Xtreme Bowling session from 5.15pm – 7pm and bowl in the dark with UV lights, disco lights and glow pins for the ultimate party atmosphere. 🎳🎧

📱Call 028 9080 9102 to book your lanes.

⛸️𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗲 ⛸️
Lace up your skates for the coolest party of the summer from 7.30pm – 9pm, with DJ entertainment, games on the ice and prize giveaways. 🎧🎁

Don’t miss out on the fun! Book your activity and come along for the perfect way to celebrate before school starts.

🔗Ice skating and Indiana Land can be booked online at www.theicebowl.com or via the Vitality Membership App.

27/08/2026

📆Bank Holiday Opening Hours - Reminder📆

Vitality Members and customers are reminded that the centre will close at the earlier time of 6.00pm on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2026.

➡For session times or to book an activity, visit www.theicebowl.com

26/08/2026

⭐️INCLUSIVE SESSIONS ⭐️

Join us this Friday for our inclusive sessions ⤵️

⛸ Disability Skate
⏱ 3.30pm–4.30pm
Ideal for individuals aged 4 years and over with sensory sensitivities or non-mobility-related disabilities. Specialised height-adjustable skating aids are available and are suitable for users up to a maximum weight of 220lb.

❄ Disability Sled
⏱ 3.30pm–4.30pm
Suitable for individuals aged 4 years and over with physical or mobility-related disabilities. Participants can use our specially adapted sledges, designed with two skate blades, a supportive metal frame and a plastic seat.

⭐️Sensory Friendly Indiana Land
⏱ 5.45pm - 7.00pm
Designed exclusively for children aged 14 years and under, on the Autistic Spectrum, these fun sessions allow the whole family to enjoy quality time in a quieter and controlled setting.
Friends and siblings within the age bracket are welcome to attend also.

For more information or to book, visit www.theicebowl.com

26/08/2026

🥳🎒 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟! 🥳🎒
Celebrate the new school year with us this Friday 28th August!

Book any activity between 4pm and 7pm and enjoy FREE face painting and balloon modelling.

Information on sessions below:
🦁𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 🦁
Enjoy a DJ led disco with prize giveaways. Simply book the 4.00pm – 5.15pm session and enjoy top tunes, games and more!

🎳𝗫𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 🎳
Think tenpin bowling with a difference! Enjoy Xtreme Bowling from 5.15pm – 7.00pm.
Bowl in the dark with UV lights, disco lights, glow pins and DJ entertainment for the ultimate party atmosphere.
📞Call 028 9080 9102 to book your lanes.

⛸️𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗲 ⛸️
Lace up your skates and get ready for the coolest party of the summer! From 7.30pm – 9.00pm, enjoy DJ entertainment, games on the ice and prize giveaways.

➡Ice skating and Indiana Land can be booked online at www.theicebowl.com.

24/08/2026

📆Bank Holiday Opening Hours📆

Vitality Members and customers are advised that the centre will close at the earlier time of 6.00pm on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2026.

➡For session times or to book an activity, visit www.theicebowl.com

22/08/2026

Big well done to Dylan Ferguson from the Belfast Junior Giants! 👏

After being selected to represent Great Britain U16s, Dylan is now heading off to Estonia with the team to compete in a Four Nations Tournament in the capital city, Tallinn.

An incredible achievement and something to be very proud of.

Good luck, Dylan, and best of luck to you and the whole Great Britain team! 🇬🇧🏒

21/08/2026

Local children have enjoyed a jam-packed summer of activities after taking part in the popular 'Summer in the City' programme.

Organised by the council’s Sports Services Unit, the annual programme provided almost 2,000 places across seven facilities in Lisburn & Castlereagh.

Summer in the City also offered an extensive choice of Summer Sports Camps to allow children to try a new sport and get everyone moving throughout the school holidays.

Councillor Sharon Lowry, Chair of the Communities & Wellbeing Committee visited the summer activity schemes at Dundonald Ice Bowl and Lagan Valley LeisurePlex as well as the multi-sports camp at Ballybeen Sports Hub.

Councillor Lowry added, “The 2026 ‘Summer in the City’ programme reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting local families and creating opportunities for people of all ages to come together and enjoy everything our council area has to offer.

I was delighted to visit some of our summer activity schemes and see first-hand the excitement and energy they bring. The enthusiasm of the children, alongside the fantastic work of our staff and partners, highlighted the positive impact these programmes have within our communities.

We know the summer holidays can be an expensive time for many households, which is why we are proud to deliver a programme that offers exceptional value, with a wide range of affordable and accessible activities taking place across the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.

I hope all the children have thoroughly enjoyed their summer activities, and I look forward to welcoming families back to our centres, whether for future activity schemes or leisure visits throughout the year.”