Rain, hail or shine - Whitewater will keep the kids entertained this weekend

Worried about how to keep the kids occupied over the Bank Holiday weekend?

Whitewater Shopping Centre is featuring free family entertainment on this Sunday and Monday to mark the three-day summer break.

A range of activities will include free puppet shows and face-painting on the ground floor, beside M&S from 2-5pm on Sunday.

On Monday face painting will again be available on the ground floor between 2-5pm as will arts and craft sessions.

Even if you're planning a getaway this weekend, Whitewater has everything you need from Summer dresses to sun protection factor, barbecue essentials to beachwear and holiday reads.

Whitewater Centre Manager, Ingrid Ryan noted: “The August bank holiday is a highlight of the Summer holidays. "To celebrate the last long weekend of the Summer, we have organised free family fun on Sunday and Monday so whatever the weather, the party will continue in Whitewater!”.

As Ireland's largest regional shopping centre with over 70 high-end stores and fashion boutique VILA is the latest arrival.

Other popular stores include Debenhams, M&S, H&M, Zara, Carraig Donn, Kilkenny Design, Best Menswear, Oasis and New Look - as well as 16 food outlets and the six-screen Odeon cinema.