Walking in Wicklow – Clara Vale

This wet and mucky Saturday didn’t stop us from going for a lovely long muddy walking Wicklow at the gorgeous Clara Vale Valley ( between Laragh – near Glendalough, and Rathdrum). So if you haven’t doen it already then get up from your computer and go out!! Or hey, you can always just look at he photos belwo and then fdo it tomorrow!

Roz n Skippy
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Living Life The Wicklow Way…

see our photos here >>>

If you have a Tourism Related Business Do This Today!

If your business is located or relevant to county wicklow and focuses on tourism then you can add yourself FREE to the new online directory that is www.wicklowtourism.ie

Perfect for bandbs in wicklow, hotels in wicklow, bars and restaurants in wicklow, craft shops in wicklow, heritage centres and public houses in wicklow and so much more. we have already added ourselves!

Have a great weekend and see you out on the muddy tracks!

Roz and Skippy

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Living Life The Wicklow Way….

Men wanted!!! for the LOoooVE walk and Dinner in Wicklow

This event is aimed at giving unattached people the opportunity of meeting each other under more relaxed environments.

The ladies are already booked up so guys, if you fancy meeting loads of chilled out fun loving chicks then register now before its too late!!

HillTopTreks are proud to team up with Muddy Matches to host their first Muddy Matches event in Ireland. We are delighted to be able to invite you along for a guided walk in the stunning Glendalough region of the Wicklow Mountains National Park followed by dinner in the highly-recommended Wicklow Heather Restaurant.

Tickets cost €56 (approx £55)

Price Includes

* Guided walk with qualified guide

* Lunch for walk

* Evening Meal in the Wicklow Heather restaurant.

For more details and booking visit the  Website http://www.hilltoptreks.ie/walk_valentine.htm

Let There Be Love ….

With Valentines day just around the corner we thought you may be interested the current search that is underway to find Irelands most romantic elderly couple!

Nominations are wanted for co wicklow couples in their senior years as part of the Irish charity Friends of the Elderly.

Deadline for entries is Monday Feb 9th and you can post your entries ( describe why you chose the couple you chose in 50 words) to :

Friends of the Elderly

25 Bolton st,
Dublin,

or email: dkirwan@friendsoftheelderly.ie.

For more details visit their website here >>>

Yoga workshops Wicklow

Liam has sent us a quick Yoga workshop reminder, do enjoy!

“Just a final reminder that the Yoga and Meditation workshop planned for this weekend in the Yoga Sacred Space will go ahead. There are still places left so if you are thinking of coming along please let me know by email or txt (086 408 2428) as soon as you can and I will reserve a place for you.

The workshop will be three hours long – 10.30am to 1.30pm this Sunday, February 1st, Eur 40 per person. The Sacred Space studio is easy to find, located at 1 Morton’s Lane (Hopkins Hill) in Wicklow Town. This will be an excellent way to finish of Winter 08/09 and start the new Lunar year (of the Cow) in proper meditative fashion.

And for those of you interested in Ashtanga on a Tuesday evening – your intrepid Yogi traveler and teacher of many years, Anto K. is back and will be teaching again on a Tuesday night at his usual times – 6.00 and 7.35pm so please do send us a quick mail or text to let us know you will be there for his first classes next week (Feb 3^rd). For the time being I (Liam) will be continuing to teach on Thursday night at 7.00 and8.05pm.

Kind regards and Om Shanti,
Liam.

www.yogagorey.com

Congrats to Wild Wicklow Tours

The Wicklow Way.ie wish to Congratulate the very popular Wild Wicklow Tours who won the ‘oscar’ of Hoastelworld  (Hoscar) .

Wild Wicklow Tours is run by Denis O ‘Reilly and hs wife Angela and the colourful coahes are often to be seen packed full of visiting tourist exploring Glendalough, the Film Trail and many more exciting parts of County Wicklow.

For details on their services visit their website at www.wildwicklow.ie

Music at Brockagh this Weekend

Well, we’ve just been visiting our friends at the Brockagh Resource Centre in laragh Co Wicklow ( just near Glendalough) where they’re very busy setting up the stage for the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat which begins tomorrow night.

Roundwood variety group are the drama extrodinares behind the show and the dates and times are as follows:

Thursday 29th January 2009 : 8pm
Friday 30th January 2009 : 8pm
Saturday 31st January 2009 : 8pm
Sunday 1st February 2009 : 8pm

Plus there are matinees shows on:
Saturday 31st January 2009 : 3pm
Sunday 1st February 2009 : 3pm

Apparently nearly all the seats are already sold out so if you fancy a night of entertainment and visual lighting mastery then get yourselves down to Brockagh now!

For tickets (€15) tel: 086 2451829

Visit their website below for further details.

www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. Information can also be found on their ’sister’ site www.glendalough.ie

For all you Dance, film and theatre lovers out there ( to name but a few wicklow arts loving types) you may be interested in this free and unique service and directory for Arts practitioners.

Named Artlinks the group is a partnership of Wicklow Wexford Carlow Kilkenny and Co Waterford.

By registering to their site and joining up or encouraging other groups, bands or galleries to register, you will help increase the profile of all the Arts acitivity in the region.

We have taken a quick look at the site and it certainly has a lot of arts related information such as arts funding, grants, courses ( dance, film, theatre etc) and much more besides.

Getting interested in ‘the arts’ can prove highly rewarding and beneficial to both your social and spiritual life. so go on, take a look at their website :

www.artlinks.ie and start living life the wicklow way…

Roz and Skippy the dog
p.s thanks John

New Mobile Beauty Therapist  Service Coming Soon!

Feeling stressed out and need to unwind? Why not enjoy the luxury of an experienced and qualified Beauty Therapist offering a range of mobile beauty treatments in the comfort of your own home? Go ahead, pamper yourself. You deserve it!

Celine Moreton is a mobile beauty therapist based in Rathdrum,Redcross,Avoca,Conary and Co. Wicklow area, and is available evenings and weekends for treatments in the comfort of your own home.

“I am expanding my business and setting up a salon in my new home in the coming months.I am planning on giving clients the ultimate experience with a French boutique stile therapy room with separate bathroom and entrance to ensure 100% privacy.”

Treatments on offer include:

• Massages,
• Indian Head massage,
• Full Body Swedish,
• Hopi Ear Wax,
• Facials -Skin Truth and DERMALOGICA Facial New
  Contains no artificial fragrance or colour.This facial is for Dry to Normal skin types. Starting with a massaging pre cleanse with dermalogicas finest oils that brake down the impurities then onto essential cleansing this refreshingly water-soluble cleanser softens, cleans and leaves the skin supple and hydrated, Spritz toning mist,exfoliate,mask,massage and finish with skin smoothing cream. You will feel fantastic after this treatment.

• M.A.C Make-up,
• Waxing,
• Manicure and Pedicures,
• Individual Eyelashes application ,
• Neon lashes also available-great fun.
• Tans-Fake-bake Tan application,This tan developes over 8 hours and is then washed off leaving a very natural look.
• VITA LIBERATA silken chocolate instant colour. As seen on TV. This tan leaves a darker look it dry’s with in minute’s.It will also last for up to 10 days.
• Full bridal and wedding make-up service also available.

Contact info@celinemoreton.com
www.celinemoreton.com

No Covers Friday at Greystones Theatre

Don’t forget that you can enjoy great music FOR FREE at Greystones Theatre every friday with their “No Covers Friday” nights.

Tonite features the very energetic music of Eric Noon and the Future Gypsies, plus if your still full of energy you can bop till you drop with a DJ kicking until 2.30 am.

see their website below for more and have a lovely weekend
www.greystonestheatre.com

roz and Skippy the dog
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Living Life The Wicklow Way…

Can You Help Find These People?

james johnson and his brother jack johnson both were known as local wicklow fisherman (originally from 5 st dominicks road or row, we are unsure) of Wicklow Town..

Someone is looking to contact them , so if you know these guys or how we could contact them please let us know here at www.thewicklowway.ie by emailing us on : office@thewicklowway.ie

or use our contact form if your at a public computer – click here >>>

Whereupon we will tell you what it is in connection with and pass the ’seekers’ contact info  on to you…

Thanks,

Roz and Skippy
Bringing people together TheWicklow Way….

Ramada Hotel Bray, Three Qs, Mermaid Arts Centre

Just a brief note as promised to tell you all how the David O Doherty gig was at Mermaid Arts Centre Bray last weekend- in short it was great (although I was a teeny bit chilly ) and he (DOD) did mention how one must be careful about telling young kids that they’re heading to the mermaid next week – his neice was Sooo excited because she thought she was actually going to see a real live Mermaid!!
for all the latest in rts and events at mermaid check out their website here >>>

The Ramada Hotel rooms were very tastefully decorated in reds ( am sooo glad to leave florals behind!) and the staff were very pleasant plus it was no hassle at all to get a taxi straight away! the cost was only €69 for the room excludign breakfast so check out their website here for other great offers: www.ramadabray.com

The following morning we headed out to the Three Q’s restaurant in greystones where the lovely Quinn Brothers serve up a mouthwatering menu for brunch – they also do Lunch and Dinner with Early bird – for details contact them on Tel:+353 (0)1 287 5477.. Absolutely DIVINE!

The Three Q’s
Gweedore Church Road Greystones Co Wicklow
Tel:+353 (0)1 287 5477

Here’s a lovely email which gives a nice personal feel not to mention exact directions on how to make the most from enjoying a Saturday walk whether you live in Dublin or Wicklow! Thanks Vera,

Incidentally Vera was on to us looking for information on a new book launched recently that was mentioned ion RTE – details of which are below for anyoneelse who was interested…

As avid walkers and lovers of the Wicklow Way my husband and I have a particular love of Newcastle, as the beach walk has been one of our most regular walks for nearly 30 years now.  We started going to Kilcoole beach when the children were small and progressed to Newcastle from there.

Approximately once a month, weather allowing, on a Saturday, we get the 84 from city to the terminus and walk down Sea Road to begin our walk back to Greystones, or Bray.  To be walking down Sea Road on a bright sunny morning is absolute heaven to us.  Its a world away from the city, and one can get there so quickly – we travel by bus from Drimnagh in less than 90 minutes.

We have brought relatives and friends with us also down through the years but mostly its just the two of us wandering along just soaking up the beauty of nature in this wonderful place.

Vera Hussey

Newcastle History
Phone: 086-8320101
Email: newcastleresidents@gmail.ie

Wiwoo David O Doherty Here we come!!

Hey I don’t want to scare the poor bloke but really looking forward to this gig tonight in The Mermaid Arts centre Bray ( before Mc Donalds on the main street) where his show starts at 8pm.

We’ll also be staying at the lovely Ramada Hotel in bray Wicklow, so we’ll give you all the gossip next week. until then have a lovely weekend everyone and we’ll try to get a new video up for all you dog lovers out there.

lotsa love

Roz and Skippy
xx

February Photography Courses at BrightLife

Introduction to Photography

This course is aimed at those wishing to improve their knowledge of
photography, this course offers a very hands on and practical approach to
learning the basics of photography. The course will cover basic principles
of exposure, composition and the use of lighting. This course will allow
you to gain mastery over camera controls and functions.

An SLR style digital camera with manual controls is required for this course.

Maximum of 8 people per class

4 Week evening Course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Monday 16th February 2009
Cost €150

4 Week evening course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Tues 17th February 2009
cost €150

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

This four week course will take you through the steps needed to
successfully work with your images or art work using Adobe Photoshop in a
technically proficient and creative way. The course provides the basic
concepts and techniques, from getting your images off the camera into
Photoshop for processing and finally printing. Over the duration of the
course you will learn how to use basic image editing tools covering
document settings and formats,sizing of images for various output methods,
colour correction, cropping, making simple selections, retouching and an
introduction to the layers palette.

4 Week evening course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Thursday 19th February 2009 cost €150

March Courses at BrightLife

Introduction to Photography

This course is aimed at those wishing to improve their knowledge of
photography, this course offers a very hands on and practical approach to
learning the basics of photography. The course will cover basic principles
of exposure, composition and the use of lighting. This course will allow
you to gain mastery over camera controls and functions.

An SLR style digital camera with manual controls is required for this course.

Maximum of 8 people per class

4 Week evening Course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Monday 23rd March 2009
Cost €150

4 Week evening course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Tuesday 24th March 2009
cost €150

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

This four week course will take you through the steps needed to
successfully work with your images or art work using Adobe Photoshop in a
technically proficient and creative way. The course provides the basic
concepts and techniques, from getting your images off the camera into
Photoshop for processing and finally printing. Over the duration of the
course you will learn how to use basic image editing tools covering
document settings and formats,sizing of images for various output methods,
colour correction, cropping, making simple selections, retouching and an
introduction to the layers palette.

4 Week evening course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Thursday 26th march 2009 cost €150

April Courses at BrightLife

Introduction to Photography

This course is aimed at those wishing to improve their knowledge of
photography, this course offers a very hands on and practical approach to
learning the basics of photography. The course will cover basic principles
of exposure, composition and the use of lighting. This course will allow
you to gain mastery over camera controls and functions.

An SLR style digital camera with manual controls is required for this course.

Maximum of 8 people per class

4 Week evening Course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Monday 27th April 2009
Cost €150

4 Week evening course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Tues 28th April 2009
cost €150

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

This four week course will take you through the steps needed to
successfully work with your images or art work using Adobe Photoshop in a
technically proficient and creative way. The course provides the basic
concepts and techniques, from getting your images off the camera into
Photoshop for processing and finally printing. Over the duration of the
course you will learn how to use basic image editing tools covering
document settings and formats,sizing of images for various output methods,
colour correction, cropping, making simple selections, retouching and an
introduction to the layers palette.

4 Week evening course (7.30-9.00)
Starts Thursday 30th April 2009 cost €150

The Wicklow Arts Festival is a celebration of all aspects of the arts based in Wicklow Town.

Now in its 6th year, the Wicklow Arts Festival ‘09 will be running over two
consecutive weekends- Saturdays & Sundays 2nd/3rd and 9th/10th May 2009.
The festival encompasses events such as an artisan food and craft market,
poetry, drama, concerts of classical and popular music, an arts trail,
workshops and a host of children’s entertainment.
Keep up to date with events by checking our website at
www.wicklowartsfestival.ie or for further information on the festival you
can email info@wicklowartsfestival.ie

Promote Your love of Wicklow with the world

Tourism Ireland are looking for people to star in a series of short online movies who are enthusiastic about their area of Ireland and want the world to know about it , so if your enthusiastic, love Wicklow and want the world to know about it check out their website here for details of casting dates etc..

www.tourismireland.com

Wicklow Communities and Education Together

Indeed it is never too early to plan something that is of educational and community value to all and the Heritage Council suggest that we start thinking about now.. If you or your community have an idea or event that you wish to promote why not drop us a line and we will put it up on the blog and assist in any way we can.

After all The Wicklow Way.ie is all about Communities  Living Life The Wicklow Way!
Ref:

Heritage Week
22nd – 30th of August 2009
“Early planning and preparation are key to hosting any successful event and it’s never too soon to start thinking about it so keep your eyes and ears open over the coming months for news about Heritage Week 2009 event registration and new initiatives.”

> > Further information

If you like to Laugh Do NOT Miss This Show!!

Funnyman and musician extraordinaire (literally) David O’Doherty or THE DOD as he is affectionately known will be playing at The Mermaid Arts centre in bray this Friday (jan 16th) at 8pm.

Tickets are a ridiculously cheap 18 quid max which is very recession friendly and so yours truly will def be there- have tickets already! We can’t wait!!!!

for more info on this gig click here >>>

Venue:
Mermaid Arts Centre
Main Street
Bray
Phone: +353 1 272 4302
Email: administrator@mermaidartscentre.ie
Website: http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie

Well Shake my mulley boots!

We are very very pleased to see a link to us from the blog guru Damien Mulley who has added us to his fluffy links page there on friday. www.mulley.net/

Damien offers a lot of blogging knowledge, tips and web marketing ideas including how to get a girlfriend using google!

His tongue in cheek and sometimes rude approach (warning – reading the above link MAY offend the mild mannered) is nicely refreshing in an otherwise ‘dangerously bordering on boredom’ online web industry. You know the kind- forums that you cant say anything on really without getting a slap!

Having said that I will (virtually) ’slap’ anyone who writes rude stuff on our forums ( ah see the rules!)

Anyway thank you Mr Mulley. p.s Wicklow Businesses would do well to submit to his rss feed or check out his site here or on our linklove below

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