Brand Wicklow meeting Tommorrow

If you missed the first Brand Wicklow / Local heroes meeting in the Grand you will be glad to hear that it was announced at that meeting that a second meeting would be held on Thursday 2nd of February when the details of the 100 day plan of action campaign would be announced.

This meeting will take place tomorrow eve – Thursday 02 Feb,  7pm in the Grand Hotel.

Many of you will have attended the very successful launch of the Local Heroes Brand Wicklow Campaign which was held on the 19th of January – Thank you to the 150+ people who attended.

Many of those present were involved in a “Think Tank” which took place immediately after the interval and over 100 people contributed very simple but great ideas to create jobs and sustain local businesses.

It was announced at that meeting that a second meeting would be held on Thursday 2nd of February when the details of the 100 day plan of action campaign would be announced.

We are hoping that all Chamber Members and businesses in Wicklow will support this great initiative by attending and taking part in the 100 day plan of action campaign.

We look forward to your support and your attendance on Thursday evening at 7pm in the Grand Hotel.
Let’s keep the momentum going!!
Regards,
Pascal BurkeChairmanBrand Wicklow

See You there! The Wicklow Way Team!

Are you ready to reset your Facebook Privacy?

Are you on FACEBOOK?

Most likely answer is yes.

Have you seen the new ‘timeline’ look? Not only does it look different ( and I think better personally)  but there are major concerns over privacy and what people will now be able to see on your facebook profile whether you like it or not – that is unless you take action and ensure that you check all your privacy settings again!

I came across a  very interesting article  on webpronews, an online publication that I subscribe to, the author is Josh Wolford is a Staff Writer for WebProNews.

The main gist is as see below:

The Timeline puts everything out there by default, and it’s the user’s job to clean it up and make sure that they aren’t publicly sharing something that they want to remain private.

And as far as the concern over frictionless sharing with new apps, the answer is fairly simple.

If you don’t want everyone to see what you’re listening to with Spotify, don’t connect Spotify to your Facebook account.

If their recent actions haven’t made it clear, Facebook is going all-in with sharing. That’s what “frictionless” means – without impediments. The free flow of information has to be curbed by the user, if they want certain activities to remain private.

Wicklow to feature on new show

Wicklow is to feature twice on a new 12 part HD documentary series for TG4 “Cé a Chónaigh i mo Theachsa?”/”Who Lived in my House?”.

First this Thursday 2nd Feb (Eamon Morrissey’s House)TG4 at 10pm, and also 9th Feb ( Killruddery House)

The series tells the extraordinary stories of our houses and who lived in them before us.

This week (Thursday 2nd Feb, 10pm, TG4) we will be telling the story of Fair City Actor – Eamon Morrissey’s House in Wicklow.

Amongst the ancient fairy forts that surround Eamon’s cottage in Aughavannagh in Co. Wicklow, presenter Manchán Magan will find stories of the ancient fairy “Sí” people who once inhabited it and stories of the ferocious Irish rebels that later fought and died for it.

Episode Info:

Ep4 – AUGHAVANNAGH – (Eamon Morrissey’s House) Co. Wicklow
TX: TG4 10pm Thurs 2nd Feb 2012

“Aghavannagh is the last place God made” – so goes local Wicklow proverb. Actor and Writer Eamon Morrissey’s charming cottage was built deep in the heart of Wicklow amongst the ancient fairy forts, over two hundred years ago. This mythical area was to become the heartland of Gaelic Ireland, long after other parts of the country had fallen to English rule. The Wicklow Mountains and valleys harboured many Irish rebels and were a maze from the point of view of the English soldiers. Through a major feat of engineering, the English built Military Road straight through this wilderness to quell Irish Rebellions here once and for all. The road stopped at Eamon’s cottage. Manchán is keen to uncover the ancient fairy myths that surround and protect Eamon’s cottage and whether the cottage harboured friend or foe.

Ep5 – KILLRUDDERY HOUSE – TX Thursday 9TH FEB 10pm – TG4

“The Tudors”, “Camelot”, “Excalibur” and “Far and Away” are all associated with Killruddery House in Bray. For the first time, Lord and Lady Meath have allowed a documentary television crew into their home to tell the fascinating story of their house and family.

Ep6 – DALAIGH HOUSE ON THE GREAT BLASKET – TX Thursday 16TH FEB 10pm – TG4

Manchán visits a cottage to which the ‘Sí’ reputedly gifted the owners the mystical air Port na bPúcaí, a tune so powerful it can call whales to the surface, and he finds the island may have been inhabited since prehistoric times.

Ep7 – GLIN CASTLE – TX Thursday 23RD FEB 10pm – TG4

Featuring the last ever interview with Desmond Fitzgerald, the 29th Knight of Glin, this episode tells a 700 year long tale, revealing how the Black Knights championed Gaelic culture through revolution and patronage.

Ep8 – HOWTH CASTLE – TX Thursday 1ST MAR 10pm – TG4

Manchán visits the stunning home of the St. Lawrence Family – Howth Castle. He discovers how Gráinne Mhaol forced the owners to leave their gates open and how Jonathan Swift was inspired to write some of his most important pamphlets.

Ep9 – BROWNSWOOD HOUSE – TX Thursday 8TH MAR 10pm – TG4

In Brownswood House Manchán explores the once family home of designer Eileen Grey, who created what Le Corbusier considered the world’s most perfect house and a chair that sold for €21.9 million.

Ep10 – LEAP CASTLE – TX Thursday 15TH MAR 10pm – TG4

Musician Seán Ryan invites Manchán into his 500 year-old tower house, apparently one of the most haunted castles in the world, and discovers a fascinating connection with Napoleon Bonaparte.

Ep11 – KINLAY HOUSE – TX Thursday 22ND MAR 10pm – TG4

Behind Kinlay House in Temple Bar, Manchán discovers the trace of an ancient Viking street, one of Dublin’s oldest and he unearths a story that links Dublin’s first serial killer, the Hellfire Club and George Frideric Handel together.

Ep12 – RICE HOUSE – TX Thursday 29TH MAR 10pm – TG4

In Rice House in Dingle, Manchán finds a fascinating tale about how a Count of the Holy Roman Empire is reputed to have fitted out Rice house in preparation for harbouring Marie Antoinette after he rescued her from the Guillotine!

Thats TG4 Thursday Nights at 10pm.
Tile Films (www.tilefilms.ie)

Hollywood Notes Jan 30th

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

The last few 2011 Wicklow Gaa Year Books are on sale from Richard Burke, do get in touch soon as there are only a handful remaining.
The Club are holding a Texas Hold ‘em night on Saturday 11th in the clubhouse.
Membership for 2012 is now due with Membership Forms now making their way around to all households.
Please return these as soon as possible.
St. Kevin’s AGM is on this Saturday, February 4th in Hollywood Gaa Clubhouse at 730pm.

Hollywood National School / Parents Association School

Recycling

After the long winter, now is the chance to clear out all your old clothing, curtains, towels, soft toys, bedding(no duvets), shoes, handbags, belts, and mobile phones in a separate bag. We have teamed up with Lenrec, a recycling company, for this
fundrasing initiative. Please drop off your clean items to the school hall.
Tuesday 6th March 1.45pm – 2.15pm and 2.45pm – 3.15pm
Wednesday 7th March 9.10am – 9.30am ,1.45pm – 2.15pm and 2.45pm – 3.15pm.

Cake Sale

Our annual Valentines Day cake sale takes place on saturday 11th February after the 6pm Mass and on Sunday 12th February after 8.30am and 11.30am Mass in the Community Centre. Please drop  your cakes etc. into the centre before each mass.  Anything you can bake will be appreciated. Get those ovens going!!!

Parish Office

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

Lotto

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.

County Wicklow Partnership

County Wicklow Partnership will host two LEADER Information Seminars in February specially aimed at Community & Voluntary groups that would like to enhance and improve their local area.

The first will be held at the new Annamoe Community Centre (just outside Annamoe on the Laragh road) on Tuesday 7th of February at 7.30 pm and the second will be held at Lawless’s Hotel, Aughrim on Thursday 9th February at 7.30 pm.

Bookings/Notes

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

Wicklow /Laragh Notes 30 Jan

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.

Laragh Glendalough AR

Laragh Glendalough Active Retirement Association next lunch date is Tuesday 7th Feb at 1 p.m. in Glendalough Hotel.    Go for life continues on Tuesday mornings from 11 a.m. for some light exercise, a cupp a and chat.  All welcome.

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.

Local Development Info

Are you interested in improving and enhancing your area? Do you have an idea for a project that you would like to see developed in your area?  If you would like to learn more about supports and grants available to help you achieve these projects then you won’t want to miss the following events.

County Wicklow Partnership will host two LEADER Information Seminars in February specially aimed at the Community & Voluntary Sector in the County. The first will be held at the new Annamoe Community Centre (just outside Annamoe on the Laragh road) on Tuesday 7th of February at 7.30 pm and the second will be held at Lawless’s Hotel, Aughrim on Thursday 9th February at 7.30 pm.

Please RSVP to info@wicklowpartnership.ie or phone 0402 20955.

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.

Annamoe Centre

Handball - After a very successful meeting on Wednesday last there will be handballcoaching every Wednesday night at 8pm.

Family Ceili Evenings – There will be a Family Ceili on the last Friday of every month, next one  will be 24th February.

Circuit Training / Bowls - Circuit training continues every Monday night at 7pm with Johnny.

Bowls every Tuesday at 7.30pm. A great social evening.

Storytelling Night -  As part of the Co. Wicklow storytelling houses, there will be a  storytelling night on 8th March at 8pm. Brush up on your old favourite  songs, music etc and come along.

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. Bernadette Tyrrell
Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Tel:  (0404) 45600
www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie

Kilcoole Local News

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 8.30 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

January’s donation is to Greystones Cancer Support.    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.

Valentines Weekend Offer at The Grand Hotel

This Valentines why not treat your partner to a Valentines weekend of romance at the Grand Hotel in Wicklow Town.

Valentines Accomodation Offer:
Enjoy a romantic 2 nights B&B and Dinner on 1 evening with chocolates in the room for €110.00 per person sharing.
(Valid from Friday 10th – Sunday 12th of February)

Tel: +353 (0)404 67337 or visit us online atwww.grandhotel.ie

Sharpeshill Animal Shelter need help

The caring folks at the wspca in Sharpeshill have their hands full at the moment and are looking for your help in raising funds to look after the many animals in their care:

We are full to capicity at the moment with animals and with January seeing lots of callouts to geese, cats, dogs and horses.

To help continue the work we are holding a number of fundraisers.

On Thursday 2nd February at 8.30pm the Wicklow and Districts Lion Club are holding on our behalf a Table Quiz in Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Rathnew.  This will be a great fun night out.  We need a minimum of 15 tables, please let us know if you can attend.

On 3rd, 4th, and 5th February we are having a bucket collection in Tesco, Wicklow Town.  So if you are out shopping please support us.

On 1st April from 1.30pm – 4pm here at the Sanctuary we are having our Easter Open Day with lots of fun activities including Easter Egg Hunt and Egg and Spoon Race.

We would be extremely grateful for your support to help continue to look after the animals in our care.

To volunteer or donate visit www.wicklowspca.org

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