Titanic Tours to Belfast 2012

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Titanic. The new titanic centre in Belfast opens from April 2012 and the lovely Terry of Hilltop Treks has now included Titanic Day tours to his services!

The tour leaves Dublin daily for Belfast and the New Titanic Visitor Center:

We will visit the new Titanic Visitor Center in the heart of Belfast city.

We will also visit many interesting locations along the way giving an insight to some of the events that lead to Belfast becoming the ship building capital of the British Empire.

Pickup Locations:

• Dublin Tourist Office, Suffolk St: - 7:55am
• Gresham Hotel, O’Connell St: - 8:10am
• Other Pickups locations are available upon request.

Please be at your pickup point 10 minutes before departure. Return to Dublin for approx 6:30pm
For more information visit www.titanicdaytours.ie

EVENT DETAILS: ‘Wicklow Enterprise Information Day’

Venue: Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
Date: Friday 3^rd February 2012

Time: 10am - 3pm (second seminar runs till 4.30pm)

Admission: FREE OF CHARGE (all events on the day are free!)

The Exhibition Area - Chapel (10am - 3pm)

Drop in and collect information from over 25 Exhibition Stands that will be present, including:

Wicklow County Enterprise Board, Enterprise Ireland, the Revenue Commissioners, the Small Firms Association, the Irish Exporters Association, Bord Bia, the Irish Internet Association, the Patents Office, the Companies Registration Office, First Step, Banks, MABS, InterTradeIreland, Wicklow & Arklow Enterprise Centres, the Irish Franchise Association, the County Wicklow Chambers of Commerce, the Health & Safety Authority and more!

Two fantastic FREE Business Seminars! -
room 203 upstairs (places limited)

Seminar 1: 12.30pm - 2pm

‘Actively Managing Your Brand’

Guest Speakers: Dr. John Fanning & Jacquie Marsh

Managing your brand as a small business is just as important as for a global business. Indeed, even individual sole traders have a ‘brand’ identity. John Fanning will provide relevant case studies, in a lively presentation, illustrating how imagination, quirky branding ideas and innovative thinking can set you ahead of the pack, whatever industry you are in.
Dr. John Fanning is the author of ‘The Importance of Being Branded: An Irish Perspective’. He has over four decades of experience in industry, having been Managing Director, and then Chairman of the advertising agency McConnell’s, and is currently the Chairman of Bord Bia’s Brand Forum.
Jacquie Marsh is Managing Director of Bray based company, The Butler’s Pantry.

Seminar 2: 3pm - 4.30pm

‘No Recession Online - eCommerce Options for SMEs’

Guest Speakers: Joan Mulvihill & David Kerr

One of the most common phrases circulating in recent times is that ‘there is no recession online’. But what does this mean for your small/medium enterprise (SME) based in Ireland? Many SMEs spend a lot of time, effort and money on their websites, but if you can generate income from your business website, are you exploiting that opportunity fully?
Joan Mulvihill is CEO of the Irish Internet Association.
David Kerr is the founder and Managing Director of Bonkers Money Ltd., which provides personal finance and price comparison services in Ireland via the website Bonkers.ie.  He is currently Vice-Chairperson of the Irish Internet Association. The Bonkers.ie website won ‘Best Financial Services Website’ at the prestigious eircom Spider Awards 2011.

Mentors

Book a 30 minute appointment on arrival at the Registration Desk with a business mentor (limited availability).

Refreshments & Access

The Campus Cafe will be open throughout the day. Tea, coffee, soup, sandwiches and snacks will be available for purchase.

Hundreds of free parking spaces.

The entire event is wheelchair accessible, with a lift to the seminar room & cafe.

We look forward to seeing you on the 3rd of February!

You can downlaod a flyer for the event, including a Location Map at this link:

www.wicklowceb.ie/enterpriseday

Hollywood Notes January 23rd 2012

Hollywood No Name Club

The Hollywood No Name Club for 15-18yr olds takes place every Wednesday evening from 8.00pm-9.30pm.  New members welcome, just come along.

Hollywood GAA Notes

2011 Wicklow Gaa Year Books are still on sale from Richard Burke.
Thanks to all who attended the Table Quiz on Saturday. We had a good crowd and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
The next event on the Club’s social calendar is a Texas Hold ‘em night on February 11th in The Clubhouse.
Congratulations to Kevin Glennon who picked up his Junior Hurler of the year award at the County Awards Night on Saturday.
Membership for 2012 is now due with Membership Forms now making their way around to all households.
Please return these as soon as possible.

Whist

Whist next Monday night January 30th in The Hollywood Centre at 8.30pm.  All are welcome.

Parish Office

The Parish Office is open from 9.30am to 1pm Monday to Friday.

Lotto

The winning numbers in last week’s lotto draw were: 2, 7, 9 & 23. No winner. The €20 winners were: Nancy Dooley, Baltinglass, Rita Byrne, Dunboyke, Hollywood, Olivia Maguire, c/o Ardclough Bowls, Anne Slattery, Broadleas, Ballymore Eustace and Brian Keogh, Slievecorragh, Hollywood.
Our Lotto jackpot now stands at 5,800. Get your tickets for the next draw 2nd February 2012 from the Hollywood Centre, Daly’s shop and local sellers.

Pilates

Pilates class takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Tuesday 7.30–8.30pm. New members welcome. For more information contact Mary Jane on 086 3568284.

Bingo

Bingo takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Thursday night at 8.30pm. We have two jackpots - €3000 and €1000 to play for each week.

Bowls

Every Tuesday and Friday evening from 8-10pm.  New members are always welcome.

Dates to Remember

Hollywood Centre Social on Saturday March 3rd 2012.

The Hollywood Fair

Our DVD is now on sale, great value at €5. You can order / buy your copy from Daly’s shop, The Hollywood Inn, Tutty’s, Harry Farrington, Martin Byrne, Martina Traynor, and Bridie Wilson. Books are still available from Marie Corrigan and Martina Traynor.

Bookings/Notes

To book the Hollywood Centre, or place a notice in the district section of Wicklow People please contact the Centre on 045 864979 or Email: info@hollywoodcentre.ie

Wicklow Notes 23 Jan 2012

Car Boot Sale

The Car Boot Sale at the Brockagh will take place on Sunday 5 February from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.   Vans must be booked in.  The car boot sale takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month.  Call (0404) 45600.

Tuesday Night - Dance Night

The Wicklow Man is at the Brockagh Centre every Tuesday night from 9.30 p.m.

Glendalough Arts Network

Glendalough Arts are happy to celebrate their first anniversary with a special night of their famous fireside sessions on Friday 27 January 6.45 p.m. the Glendalough Green.  This will be special anniversary night of Music Film and Art  Screening a specially made film of all Glendalough Arts Network activities to date to celebrate the anniversary.

Wine, snacks, arts and craic will feature, great time guaranteed all welcome.  The arts network would like to take this opportunity to thank Clodagh (Glendalough Green) for hosting our events throughout the Year.  Glendalough Arts Network has in its first year built a growing platform of local artists performers and crafts people and is keen to attract new members and artists to promote their work to the community.

Native Woodland Trust – Woodland Walk

The native woodlands Trust is kicking-off its 2012 Laragh Walks and Talks Series on Saturday 28 January with a group walk from Laragh to our new community woodland reserve on Paddock Hill.  We shall be meeting at the car park outside St Kevin’s National School near the Brockagh Centre at 11 o’clock.

The route will pass through some native forest and across open hillside to our reserve where we will stop for some refreshments and to take in the beautiful views. The walking time there and back will be less than 2 hr and we will take plenty of breaks. So put on some good footwear pack your rain coat and a snack and join us for some fresh air light exercise and to learn about our native woodlands.

For more information on this event and to book a place contact Kieran on 087 195 3629 or at floodkw@gmail.com or see our website www.nativewoodlandrtrust.ie

Happy Days Carer and Toddler

Happy Days Carer and Toddler group at the Brockagh Centre every Wednesday morning at 10.30 a.m.  Contact the Brockagh Centre on (0404) 45600.

Lost Camera

A Canon Camera IX US 9981 was lost on Monday 2 January in the Glendalough area.  If found please contact the Brockagh Centre on (0404) 45600.

Adult Art Classes

Adult Art Classes with Almha take place in the Brockagh Centre on Wednesday mornings. No experience necessary.  Newcomers always welcome.   Contact Almha on 086 3897732.

AA Meetings

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.  If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol please come along.

Roundwood Comhaltas

Singing with Roundwood Comhaltas in Roundwood National School on Tuesday 31 January.  Younger members at 7.30-8. p.m.  Sixth class upwards and adults from 8-8.45 p.m..  Mix of English & Irish singing.  Contact Janine Brennan on 087 2841604 or Clea 086 6795764.

Annamoe Centre

Handball - Interest has been expressed in starting up a handball club. The villagehas an outdoor facility for summer use and now an indoor court for winter.A meeting will be held in the centre on Wednesday 25th January at 8pm.  Everyone is very welcome.

Family Ceili Evenings

Sheila and the members of the Roundwood Ceoltas will continue the sessions on the last Friday of every month commencing 27th January at 8pm. Free entry and refreshments, raffle on the night. All welcome both young & old.

Historical Society.

Plans are underway regarding a Historical Society in Annnamoe. An open meeting will be held on Monday 30th January at 8pm to reminisce on gone by days and the historical nature of the village and surrounds. All welcome.

Circuit Training and Bowls.

Circuit training continues each Monday at 7pm with Johnny. Bowls continues on Tuesday at the new time of 7.30pm. All are welcome.

Tours for 2012

There will be a 7 day tour to La Bourboule in France in June/July 2012, flying to Lyon, bus to La Bourboule.  Fare includes flight, bus and tours, more details later.  Tour to Poland.  There will be a 12 day tour of Poland by coach in July.  Places to visit Berlin, Dresden, Zakophane and many more.  Names as soon as possible to (0404) 45276 any evening after 8 p.m..

Scotland – Tour of Scotland in August, Glasgow, Edenburgh and more.  Contact (0404) 45276.

Kilcoole Notes Jan 25

SENIOR CITIZEN’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY

North Wicklow Senior Citizen’s & Friends annual holiday will be to the Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry from 9th – 13th April 2012 (inclusive).  Price per person €330.00 (single room supplement €85).  To reserve a place, please contact Jennifer (087 2867611) or Val (087 2206523), or call in to the Community Thrift Shop on Main Street.   You will need to give your name, contact number, and a non-refundable deposit of €30 prior to 24th February.  Full payment due no later than 23rd March.   The Thrift Shop is open from Monday to Saturday 10.30 – 5.30.

KILCOOLE CAMOGIE CLUB QUIZ

There will be a quiz for Kilcoole Camogie Club in the Mill Room on Thursday 2nd February, starting at 8.00 p.m.  Table of 4 for €20.  Lots of spot prizes.   Please support.

KILCOOLE PARISH CHOIR

This choir meets every Wednesday evening at 7.00 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Church.  Its aimed at young people aged 14 upwards.  All welcome.

COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP

Kilcoole Community Thrift Shop is located on the Main Street and sells second hand clothing, books, toys, bric-a-brac and household items.  Each month the shop makes a donation to a different local charity or group.  All members of the Thrift Shop work on a voluntary basis.  Donations (clean and good condition only please) are gratefully accepted, but we do not accept electrical items or soft toys.  Opening hours are Monday – Saturday 10.30 – 5.30.   Phone Number – 01-2877848.   Thank you for your kind support.

BAPTISMS

Parents who wish to have their child baptised please complete a form in the sacristy at the relevant Church after daily mass or after the weekend masses (See www.kilquadeparish.com for mass times) or contact the parish office on 01 - 2819658 for more information.

4 weeks notice is required from parents who request baptism for their child. Baptisms in Newtownmountkennedy take place on the 1st Sunday of each month at 12.15pm, in Kilquade on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12.45pm, and in Kilcoole on the 4th Saturday of each month at 5.00pm.

A baptism preparation meeting takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the Carmelite Monastery in Delgany at 8.00pm.  Parents and Godparents are requested to attend this meeting.

BINGO

Bingo is held on Monday evenings in St. Patrick’s Hall. It starts at 8.20 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

Natural Facials Massage Wicklow

The lovely Fiona is at it again using her indepth knowledge of aromatherapy and massage to create wonderful natural custom made facial masques for clients.

If your skin is hyper allergenic or sensitive to ‘normal’ skincare then this could be just what your looking for. Fiona will make up a personalised facial mask to suit your skin and apply it via a gorgeous facial massage, relaxing your muscles and encouraging circulation.

Having availed of Fionas’ services myself I can HIGHLY recommend her!

Other services new in 2012 are:

Detox Massage:

Our Detox Special is available from 5th Jan.

One hour relaxing massage with essential oils to help your body detox after the holiday season. €65, includes a mini detox kit value €15.

Bath salts and body scrub infused with the essential oils you choose on the day. Booking quickly!!!!!

Headache Buster:

€20 - A relaxing 20 minute face and head massage to alleviate headaches associated with sinus, migraine, stress & tension. A much better way to relieve a headache!!!!

Valentines  Singles Walk Wicklow

Guided walk, Lunch and evening meal for singles in Co. Wicklow.
Sat 11th Feb 2012 Glendalough, Co. Wicklow

Places are limited Booking is required

Tickets cost €65

Walking is a fantastic way to meet people in a more relaxed and enjoyable environment. We are delighted to be able to invite you along for another guided walk in the stunning Glendalough region of the Wicklow Mountains National Park followed by dinner in the highly-recommended Wicklow Heather Restaurant.

Price Includes:

• Guided walk with qualified guide
• Packed Lunch for walk
• Evening Meal in the Wicklow Heather Restaurant.

The walk

We will walk along an old road up the Upper Lake passing the Monastic site, which we will stop and visit. The walk then takes us through an old oak forest along the bottom right-hand side of the lake. From here we will pass by St’ Kevin’s Cell and Reefert church (”Ri fearta” or the King’s Cemetery and sacred Gaelic Chieftain burial grounds) and follow the trail along through the woods. We will then leave the trail and go into the trees to come out on top of one the most incredible views above the Upper Lake - a definite photo opportunity. We will then follow a board walk up towards the Gleneola River and bridge where we will stop for some lunch.

From here we will take the path passing an old mining village and through a forest of old Scot pines. We will follow the trail along the side of the upper lake and through the heart of Glendalough valley back to where we started.

The walk will last approximately 3 -4 hours and will be taken at a very easy pace with an optional easier walk also.
There are plenty of stops and photo opportunities along the way.
No previous walking experience required.

Itinerary
12.00 Meet in the Lounge of the Glendalough Hotel.
12.30-16.30 Guided walk with packed lunch included.
16.30-18.00 Time to freshen up and change after your walk.
18.00 Drinks at the Glendalough Hotel bar.
19:00 Dinner at the Wicklow Heather Restaurant (followed by drinks - and hopefully live music in Lynhams - for those who can stay).

Drinks not included in the price.

For more details and booking Contact

Web: http://www.Hilltoptreks.ie

Tel: 0877849599

Email: Info@hilltoptreks.ie

Brand Wicklow Town

Public Town Meeting at the Grand Hotel on Thursday night 26th jan - that’s TONIGHT folks - at 7pm

One way to keep Wicklow businesses in business is to increase their customer base and ensure that their business is found online by potential customers.

Here at The Wicklow Way we have been busy branding Wicklow online since 2007 and our search engine results speak for themselves!

Indeed our 1000th blog was dedicated to Brand Wicklow in June of last year.

We pride ourselves on getting our customers online and more importantly top of google,  reaching their target base for a very affordable annual rate. ( prices start at just €150)

In fact if you google ‘brand wicklow’ - we come up first!  see screengrab below.

We have also been busy promoting the FREE to download Explore Wicklow App which features things to do and discount offers throughout the county ! Download it yourself via www.explorewicklow.ie

So get your wicklow business online and work with us to promote yourself to a wider audience of potential customers.

Contact Roz on 087 3205680 or email us at office@thewicklowway.ie. Alternatively you can view our packages on www.wicklowireland.ie

Unfortunately we cannot make the meeting tonight due to a prior engagement but we will be there in spirit and online as always.

Notice from Pascal Burke:

You may be familiar with the Local Heroes campaign that has been running on many RTE programmes on both radio and television.

The focus of the Local Heroes campaign is on communities developing initiatives to sustain and create employment in the local economy. We are asking all local businesses, retailers, publicans, restaurants, coffee shops, B&B owners and community leaders etc to attend this important meeting and to have their say in the development of Brand Wicklow Town and the future of Wicklow Town as a Retail and Tourism destination and in the creation of community lead initiatives to stimulate the local economy.

We believe that this is an important meeting that could have a significant impact on the future development of our Town and your attendance and contribution would be greatly appreciated.

Yours sincerely,
Pascal Burke
Chairperson
Brand Wicklow Town Subcommittee

P.S.  You will be aware that Wicklow Town won the award for encouraging shoppers to stay local during the Christmas period with the Victorian Christmas theme in the Medium Towns category.  It would be a pity not to capitalise on the positive coverage we received on the George Lee’s business programme on the 19th of December 2011.  Let’s keep the momentum going!!!

WSPCA Sharpeshill need volunteers

We are urgently looking for people to help us out with a bucket collection in Tesco, Wicklow Town on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February.

Could you spare us just 2 hours over these 3 days?  We would be extremely grateful as you would be helping out the adorable animals in our care.

Please contact the office 0404 44783.

Glenview Hotel Valentines Deals

Go on spoil yourself you deserve an extended treat with a romantic & relaxing short break in our breathtaking surroundings of the Glenview Hotel. Famous for our hospitality & excellent cuisine.

Valentine Offer includes:

• Luxurious 2-Nights stay in an Executive Double Room for 2 people
• Chocolates in your room on arrival
• Lavish 5-course evening meal on the night of your choice in the award winning Woodlands Restaurant where you will be met with a beautiful fresh rose & enjoy a glass of champagne as you relax in the lovely atmosphere.

price per person: € 135.00
Our 1 night package is €99.00 per person sharing, details as above

Why not avail of our Leisure centre during your stay - We offer one of the most beautiful pools in the country with jacuzzi, Sauna and Steamroom air loungers and a hot tub.

Glenview Hotel, Ph: 01 287 3399 | Fax: 01 287 7511
www.glenviewhotel.com