Wicklow News & Tourism Info Portal

As our regular readers know, here at the wicklow way group of websites , we are constantly trying to keep our sites as user friendly as possible, and value feedback from our clients and readers.

To this end we have now amalgamated our www.wicklowtourism.ie with our news portal www.wicklowway.ie , which means that all information for both visiting and living in county wicklow, can be found on the one website: www.wicklowtourism.ie.

Our blog offers news and events in wicklow that  feeds into this portal, and  offers visitors quick updates via our wicklow tourism rss feed.

The www.wicklowtourism.ie portal also offers a local directory for both tourism related businesses and local businesses alike , to get listed on this google-friendly business directory costs a mere 25 euro for a whole year- why? because we believe in getting wicklow businesses back on track throughout this recession.

The portal also features videos on wicklow and photos from our travels, both of which we hope to expand throughout the year.

We welcome feedback and suggestions for what you would like to see on the site – we have the know-how so just ask!

Should you or your club /business have an event that you would like our 100,000 plus readers to know about , then why not email us at office@thewicklowway.ie and start living life the wicklow way!

www.wicklowtourism.ie

Dog Kennels in Enniskerry Wicklow

Skippy the dog would like to tell everyone about some great dog boarding kennels based in Enniskery Co Wicklow:

WOOF!

The Beeches Brook Boarding Kennels are a happy place for your pet to stay whilst you go away for the weekend or indeed a long break!

Guaranteed to be looked after, your dog will be most at home in these professionally run boarding kennels.

Available for Short or long stays and also suitable for dogs in heat . With supervised walks and plenty of cuddles you can rest assured that your ‘best friend’ wont miss you too much!

Beeches Brook Boarding Kennels serve South Dublin and Enniskerry.

woof, well done guys!

~ Skippythedog

For details you can contact Patricia on 0862345462 or email her here >>

Visit their website at: www.bbboardingkennels.com

Wicklow Mountains National Park Events 2010

The Wicklow Mountains National Park is based round Glendalough Co Wicklow and they are holding a variety of events this year for all the family!

Astronomy Ireland are holding a star gazing night there on Saturday 6th March from 8pm to 10pm.

Just come along- no booking neccesary. As regular readers will know these star gazing nights are good fun and exciting for younger children. The AI team bring powerful telescopes with which you can see amazing planetary detail and they are always ready to explain what your looking at and more!

Naturally this event will depend on good weather so you must  phone 0404 45425 on the day, to check that the event will be taking place…

4-5 hour Grouse Hike

This walk will interest the bird loving folks amongst you all- myself incuded! The red grouse is a declining species in Ireland and the Wicklow Mountains National Park have a programme in place to try to protect them.

The walk is a slow hike of 4 to 5 hours on the Wicklow Way near Djouce, during which the protection & habitat management programme will be discussed in detail.

Booking for this walk  is essential and bookings can be taken from Saturday 13th March only via 0404 45656(weekdays) ; or 040445425 (weekends).

The Wicklow Mountains National Park run a huge variety of interesting activies throughout the year and kids especially love them. later in the year they have bug walks, bat walks, wildflower walks, conservation walks , rut walks and much much more.

To see all the events they have planned for 2010 why not visit them on:

http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/wmnpevents2010.html

tell them skippythedog says hi!

Roz and skippythedog
Living Life The Wicklow Way!!

Full Moon Walk Enniskerry proves popular

Last night 40 plus hill walkers including yours truly, set off with Terry and the guides from Hilltop Treks for their Full Moon walk to Prince Williams Seat in Enniskerry County Wicklow.

We met a the clock tower in Enniskerry village and due to the enormous volume of walkers, some took the mini bus whilst the rest of us drove ourselves up to the starting point from where we all set off.

The walk was a good to moderate walk  in beautfiul moonlit surroundings. We could see as far as Glencullen (home to Johnnie Foxes) and later Dun laoghaire harbour!!

I had a great time catching up with my old pal Linda and also enjoyed chats about the snow ( yes, there was snow up there!!) with some of the other walkers in the group including helpful Cathal who was one of the guides and constantly checking in on us to see if we were ok.

Terry also had some great informtaion about the cycle of the moon and how it affects our planet plus a general insight into the stars and their positions on the night! well done Terry!

It is important to wear the right clothing of course so if your intending to do a walk like this check out the advice on clothing and so on here from Wicklow Mountains National Park website:

http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/MountainSafety.html >>>

For full details of Hilltop Treks Full Moon Walks this year you can view their website page on same here:

http://www.hilltoptreks.ie/fullmoon.htm

Don’t forget they are running a singles walk this Valentine weekend in Wicklow so why not get some romance and fresh air into your life?

read more >>

Looking forward to the next wicklow walk!!

Looking for a fun night out in wicklow?

check out the ever popular greystones theatre website for th elatest news on gigs, parties and plays!

This weekend includes:

Friday Night and Saturday Night we will be screening Heima – A film by Icelandic group Sigur Ros with special extended features.
DJ and Music will follow both nights till 3am.
BYOB as usual.

for more visit www.greystonestheatre.com

can you help find a duplicate?

Aw, the cutest little boy has lost his snuggly dog teddy and cannot find it anywhere. he is now crying himself to sleep and nobody can find a similar one. Do you know where he could find a new cuddly dog like this one:

If you can help email us :

office@thewicklowway.ie and help make a little boys’ day!

Enjoy Walking in Enniskerry by the light of the moon

Dont forget the Full Moon Walk with Hilltop treks that takes place in Ennikerry Co Wicklow this Saturday – 30th January.

see you there lin!

for details click our previous post here >>

Valentine’s Special Singles Walk in Glendalough February 13^th

Walk in The Wicklow Mountains.

This walk is organised for like minded single people who enjoy the great outdoors and also to provide the venue for them to meet someone new.

Walking can be an excellent, fun and informal way to meet new people.

The walk will be an easy type of 2 -3 hrs in length with a break for lunch that’s provided as we stop along the way. There will be plenty of stops and chances to take in the incredible scenery around the valley.

Afterwards we will return for an evening meal in the Glendalough Hotel.

Then we can go for a drink in a nearby bar with some live music.

No previous walking experience required.

Tickets cost : €65 or €109 with Accommodation.

Price Includes

Guided walk in Glendalough area with qualified guide.

Packed Lunch for walk.

3 course Evening  Meal in the Glendalough Hotel’s Restaurant.

Transport  from  Dublin.

Places are limited so book now to secure your place.

You can ring Terry on 087-7849599, e-mail:  info@hilltoptreks.ie or visit www.hilltoptreks.ie/walk_dinner.htm for more information and booking.

If you wish to book and don’t have access to the internet, you can book your place by postal order or cheque made payable to Hilltoptreks Ltd.

And post it to Hilltoptreks, 17 Dodder Lawn, Dodder valley Park, Firhouse D24.

Looking for information on Ashford co Wicklow

A reader has emailed us looking for help on locating some information in print form regarding Ashford co wicklow in the 1920’s and 30’s.

If you know of any book that may cover this period, or indeed if you know a contact who may have more information could you let us know here by emailing us at office@thewicklowway.ie  and we will pass it on.

reference:

Could anyone tell me if there is a book published on Ashford about 1920/30’s. And if there is if its still in print.
Thank you

We really would appreciate if you could help us help this person.Please don’t assume somebody else will, if you know of anything that can help then please email us today and start sharing life the wicklow way!

Hilltop Treks festive Walk Enniskerry this saturday

Don’t forget the festive walk from Hilltop treks that is taking place this saturday . due to the bad weather over the holiday period, the christmas festive walk ( mince pies and mulled wine included) was put off until this saturday jan 23rd. for details on the walk route, time etc read the original blog here:

http://thewicklowway.ie/blog/2009/12/24/wicklow-walk-this-december/

Reiki from Sole to Soul in Wicklow

I recently attended my first ever Reiki session in Wicklow town at Sole to Soul Therapies. I have read a bit about Reiki and, indeed as I mentioned in a previous wicklow way post about reiki, I had heard some interesting stories about its effects on friends of mine.

Sole to Soul Therapies Wicklow, Reiki and Reflexology, offered me a session of my choice to see for myself what it is like, so off I went yesterday evening for my first ever Reiki session.

Orla of Sole to Soul Therapies, explained the process of Reiki  both from a mental and physical aspect as in she told me a summary of Reikis’ aims and what it is based upon, then also told me in advance what would physically happen, what she would be doing and thus I knew what to expect before we began. No removal of clothes for example for those who may have ben wondering….

I have had many massages in my time including Indian Head Massage and I also do a bit of Yoga, and so I have experienced the sometimes suprising emotional and physical benefits that any relaxation techniques can bring.

Reiki was not unlike having a massage- yet she never touched me!

How Bizzare you may say…

When you consider the fact that she is working with my energy and relocating it to where I need it most , it may not seem so bizarre. I found myself thinking of a great many things like dreaming, although  I was fully concious at all times.

Afterwards we had a chat and Orla advised me to drink plenty of water and see how I felt the following day as often poeple can experience effects then if not during a reiki session.

I left feeling happy and peaceful, and ‘balanced’.

The following day (today) I have been totally optomisitc and smiling , which in fairness I usually am, but this time my collegues’ extreme stress (he has a lot on his plate) did not effect me – I was protected as it were by a ‘bubble’ of calm. Orla had mentioned this often happens.

I also noticed how full of happiness I felt (boyfriend loving this ha ha ) and definately the strange sensation of slightly tired shoulders which I often feel after a back massage- yet again, I must point out that at no time did Orla physically touch me!

I will be attending more reiki to find out why my feet are so ‘cold’ although I have an inkling that it relates to my sports ambitions!

I would certainly recommend anyone who is stressed, looking for answers or just needing to ‘find themselves’ to try Reiki as I believe it could well be the path that leads to enlightnment. There is certainly nothing to lose and everything to gain!

To contact Sole to Soul Therapies just visit Orlas page here >>>

New internet cafe just opened in Greystones – “Hot Spot”. Just up from South Beach car park, before you get to the library/Dart station.

Internet Access, Print, PC Repair, Computer Training,

Ice Cream Bar, Coffee etc.

Also hoping to provide VOIP service, tourist information etc

it’s located on Main St, Greystones – between South Beach and Dart Station, in old Chartbusters location.

Contact Details:
Phone 01 – 201 6888.
Email: askay1@gmail.com
Contact Name: Ailbhe Skay

Can you help put these poeple in touch?

The Wicklow way has recieved a request from a lady looking to get in touch with past friends whoms’ wedding she attended in 2006.

If anyone can help please email us here at office@thewicklowway.ie and we will pass on details.

looking for Sheila, Francis, Ryan and Jack O’Hara in wicklow Ireland
I understand that this family were living in wicklow 2006
I was bridesmaid at their wedding and would love to catch up with them…

So if you know any of the above O’Hara’s or better yet , your one of them, email us in and we will take it from there.

Roz and skippythedog
living life the wicklow way

Wicklow Mountain Volunteers Wanted

The Dublin and Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team are currently looking for volunteers interested in working as part of team with strong interests in mountaineering activities specifically hillwalking climbing background and any orienteering, navigation and hill skills plus volunteers MUST be committed to participating in regular training and callouts.

If you think this is you and you are up for a challenge in 2010 then please email recruitment@dwmrt.ie

Vegetarian Cookery Course Wicklow

A friend of mine told me that he decided to go on a vegetarian diet in order to lose weight, which he duly did, but he has now been a vegetarian for over ten years! Thats how much he enjoys the food and how it makes him feel.

If your looking to try a new way of eating then why not consider this very reasonable offer of a 3 day vegetarian cookery course at the Dominical Ecology Centre there on Kilmatin Hill in Wicklow Town. The course is astonishingly cheap at only 50 euro.

They have a choice of Monday evening classes starting Jan 18th at 7.30pm or Wednesday morning classes starting Jan 20th at 10.15am.

Yours truly would def be interested but am already signed up for a pottery course then!

For more details you can contact them on 0404 61833 or email ecenw@eircom.net

Wicklow  Table Quiz

Jones’ pub in Redcross is the place to be on Friday 22nd January if your looking to get out and get social all for a good cause. The Crois Dearg  Drama Group are hosting a fundraising table quiz so why not have fun and help this great cause.

Quiz starts at 8.30pm

Anyone got a contact telephone?…

Reiki and Reflexology in Wicklow

Yours truly has had an interest in both reiki and reflexology for the past few years after discovering how it helped two close friends of mine.

In one case with my female friend, she booked in for a reflexology treatment mostly because she likes having her feet rubbed!, and the relexologist mentioned that she could sense something not altogether right in the breast/shoulder area of my friend. Upon hearing this she went to a doctor and discovered, thankfully early enough, that she had breast cancer which she has since shaken off I am delighted to say!

My other friend, a male, went to a few reiki sessions and felt in touch with his deceased father who gave him his blessing in his new relationship and since then he is a happily married man!

So I am delighted to let our readers know of a wonderful Reiki and Reflexology Practitioner here in Wicklow Town.

Orla Keogh of Sole to Soul Therapies is based in Wicklow town and offers individual and combined treatments for those looking to improve their wellbeing.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.It is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy runs through each of us and is,in fact the energy that keeps us alive. It is therefore natural that if ones life force energy is out of sorts, so too will our health, resulting in migraines, back pain, hormonal imbalances, stress etc.

Orla is a fully qualified reiki practitioner and reflexologist in the Wicklow Town area and offers individual treatments and combined treatments according to the clients needs. She also offers a mobile service for those who are unable to come to the therapy room.

Orla is currently offering an introductory special of Combined treatment of reflexology and reiki (1 hr) Only €40.

You can contact Orla on  085- 1977211, Email: sole2soultherapie@gmail.com

or visit her Sole to Soul Therapies page here >>

Filming in Wicklow

Filming in County Wicklow could be given a huge boost with the possibility of a new film studio just outside Ashford. Wicklow has already been home to many movies includign Braveheart and Michael Collins. Indeed Wicklow has its very own Wicklow film trail which visitors can enjoy.

For more information on the studio application have a read of the article in The Posts’ online new website here:

http://www.sbpost.ie/news/ireland/film-studio-planned-for-wicklow-46682.html

Break a leg boys!

Your Wicklow Business could grow in 2010

Wondering how your wicklow based business could grow in 2010?

Well, one method is to increase your online presence through well thought out advertising that targets your market on the internet which never sleeps.

The world wide web is your 24 hour sales person working for you!

Here at The Wicklow Way we strive to stay on top of latest technical online developments to help our clients stay ahead of the rest.

We have just finalised our 2010 advertising rates which offer an array of options to suit every kind of business be it tourism related, business to business or educational.. whatever your business or club needs to advertise, we can cater for it here at the wicklow way group  of websites.

For more information and samples visit our rates page here >>

Fancy a relay race this summer in wicklow?

If your fighting fit ( or maybe you could aim for this) you may be interested to know that the Irish Mountain Running Association is holding a relay race from Kilmashogue to Shillelagh along the Wicklow Way.

Fee 15 euro per runner but minimum of 60 euro for teams of 2 or 3.

for more information visit their website here >>>