MessyFun — Dublin

MessyFun is based in Rathgar, with premises on Beechlawn Way in Terenure, and works with families who visit its space. Its purpose-built centre is where children come to play, so you can ask whether a party or class can take place there or at another venue you choose. Ask the team which areas and venues they cover before you book.

The price of children's entertainment depends mainly on the length of the party, the type of act, such as magic, games or a character, and the size of the group. The Children's Entertainer price guide gives typical prices in Ireland, so you can see what a similar booking usually costs before you ask for a quote.

Ask MessyFun for its public liability certificate, because most venues refuse entry to suppliers who lack one. You can also ask about experience with groups of children and any training in childcare or first aid that the team holds. Asking these questions helps you judge whether the team suits your child's age group.

It is usual for a children's entertainer in Ireland to carry public liability insurance, so you can ask to see the certificate before booking. Ask too whether the session is covered by a written agreement, what happens if either side cancels, and whether any guarantee is offered for the session.

MessyFun has a Google rating of 5 from 120+ reviews, and you can read them on its Google Maps page at https://maps.google.com/?cid=16231031594327821372. Look for comments about the activities, how the team handled the group and how the space was left after the session.

Children's entertainment is not usually covered by a home grant in Ireland, so families normally pay the full cost of a party or class themselves. You can still ask the team whether they offer a group rate or a discount for schools or community groups before you confirm a booking.

You can ask for a quote by phone, through the MessyFun website, or through its Locufy page. Tell the team the date you have in mind, how many children are coming, their age range, and whether you want the session at MessyFun or at your own venue.

Compare MessyFun with other children's entertainers in Rathgar on Locufy, looking at the activities each offers, what each quote includes and the experience each one shows with children of your child's age. Ask every entertainer how long the session runs and how the group is supervised, so the quotes are easy to set side by side.