Tanning for fair Skinned Folks

Being of fair complexion I have found the general fake-tan color to be much too dark for me- so much so that I have avoided it completely until- with an impending wedding day to attend as main bridesmaid and a strange color that would best suit brazilian women I found myself forced as such to put some sort of glow on my skin.

A friend recommended that I try Bliss Beauty in Arklow who apparently gave a very natural light tan if requested. So off I went today after work and met Ashley who was very welcoming and sweet.  I would say most beauty therapists are of calm nature as they need to relax you before you start parading naked in front of them throwing funny shapes on cue! Seriously boys that’s what we do !!!

Anyway, to cut a long story short she was efficient, quick, explained what was going to happen before it did, and the tan is a lovely natural looking light color so I am not feeling too synthetic! ( let’s face it it is strange to paint yourself isn’t it… or is that just me?

Finally we would like to wish Sam and Jim our Congratulations and hope their wedding day is all they dream it to be.

Congratulations guys!!

Get your Fingers Dirty and Garden!

We’re getting big into our gardening here at www.thewicklowway.ie and are for the first time ever planting some veg etc. Last year we did plant some berry bushes and fruit trees which are starting to show positive signs this year thankfully.

So now its time for the veg etc. we have prepared our veg bed, compost heap, sowed some seeds (htough not so many yet) and have potted our strawberry plants.

Whilst we’re doing all this mucking about we came across this site:

www.irishallotments.net

which has proved really interesting helpful and useful. Check it out for yourselves and who knows what inspirtation it will bring?

Dunlavin Locals – we need your help!!

A reader of the wicklow way has asked if anyone can him trace his ancestrol roots. here’s his message.

Hi, my family is native to Dunlavin and my Great Grandfather

Edward Wall owned a store in the ‘WALL’ family name as also Edward and
Kate Wall lived with 2 of their sons and are recorded in 1901 census as
being car owners and living in a 2 bed Dunlavin home. Q. Would you by any
chance know where the shop/store was in the main street? any of the Wall
family left in Dunlavin?

So if you think you can help just email us here at office@thewicklowway.ie and we wil pass on any info we get to him.

Looking for some ideas for Easter Break?

Why not take a leaf out of our book and go camping?!! Ireland and especially Wicklow has much to offer the camping / caravanning lover with relatively low rates and much outdoor activities to keep you occupied.

Check out www.camping-ireland.ie for ideas on the camping parks near you in Wicklow such as River Vallery in Redcross Co Wicklow or Hidden Valley Holiday park in Rathdrum Co Wicklow or get outta  Co Wicklow for a while perhaps to nearby Kilkenny for an easter break.

That’s what we have planned anyway, we’re off to Nore Valley park in Bennetsbridge Kilkenny where we’ll take some photos and videos to show you how a novice camper like myself and skippy can enjoy it!!

ciau for now,

Roz and Skippy the dog
xx

http://www.camping-ireland.ie/wicklow/wicklow.html

Open Auditions for The Wizard of oz at Greystones Theatre

Greystones Theatre are holding open auditions for their first ever GT musical, so get yourselves down there all you budding Wicklow actors and actresses,.

I am sure they’ll need wardrobe and scenery backdrops done too so if your looking for some theatrical experience then this may be just the thing for you. And your bound to meet some fun and interesting like-minded people along the way!!

For more details check out  www.greystonestheatre.com

Open Auditions for The Wiz are on Saturday 21st March 10.00 pm – 1.00 and 2.00 – 5.00pm

Skippys New Campaign to earn his way and pay off his bills!!

Glad to see that I’m not the only one trying to earn a crust ha ha! Check out Skippys’ new pledgie campaign to pay off his HUGE outstanding Vet bill and donate if you can. He’ll thank you for it trust me.

In the meantime we have been working hard getting our new wicklow directories in tip top shape FOR YOUR WICKLOW BUSINESS BENEFITS!! Our general wicklow business directory is now relaunched and costs a teeny €4.99 for a listing for a whole year with google maps and website links and all!! The charge is just to cover admin and Paypals’ cut.

As we work hard to promote Wicklow Tourism in the county we have made this wicklow directory free for basic listings with an option of availing of the minimally priced Premium listing at only €12.99

Both of these wicklow business directories are loved by google and yahoo both abroad and at home (after all what you see depends on where you are now with new google searching algorithms) and are well worth the small investment for your wicklow based business this 2009.

Time for a cup of tea I think! and a cuddle for skippy…

Oh yes, we also offer display adverts starting from just €25 euro per month on our directories so why not  contact us for details at office@thewicklowway.ie if you fancy seeing your wicklow business up in virtual lights!!

Roz and Skippy
Living Life The Wicklow Way and Moving Forward Every Day…

Nice to see that a Visit to Glendalough in Wiicklow has been recommended on Twitter as part of the “I Love Ireland” week

The blog www.lecraic.com that likes to keep you up on all the ‘craic’ has nominated Wicklows’ popular tourist attraction as highly recommended to visit on his twitter feed.

Also if your looking for a light hearted blog then try out www.culch.ie for news, comments and general chat on popular culture in Ireland and abroad by Rick O Shea and his gang of blogging mates.

keeping it real

roz and skippy
Wicklow

Baltinglass Outdoor Education Centre Wicklow

Things to do in Wicklow this Easter hols

If your looking for something outdoors and fun to keep yourselves or your teens busy and happy in Wicklow over the easter holidays then why not check out a trip to baltinglass OEC Wicklow?

This wicklow outdoor adventure centre offers  day trips or week long activities for you to try your hand at including kayaking, hillwalking, high ropes, archery and much more.

Why not chek out their new wicklow website here:
www.baltinglassoec.com for more details and have yourself a Wicklow Adventure.

Wicklow Town Meditation and Yoga this weekend!

Yoga Gorey – also based in Arklow Co Wicklow, have some Yoga workshops and training classes coming up- read more:

Anto will be giving a Yoga and Meditation Workshop @ Wicklow Sacred
Space this weekend (http://www.yogasacredspace.com/node/11), Saturday
March 14th from 10.30am to 1.30pm, Euro 50.

Anto (as most of you know)
is a highly experienced teacher, with over 20 years experience with
meditation and teaching yoga full time for the last 10 years. For any
questions, don’t hesitate to give him a call on 087 907 7505.

For more details on Wicklow Yoga including Yoga Lessons for Teaching Yoga see their website: www.yogagorey.com

Bates Restaurant Rathdrum Wicklow

Wicklow Restaurant Launches new website

The very popular Bates Restaurant in Rathdrum Co Wicklow have just launched their new website – www.batesrestaurant.ie. The site features samples of their many menus including Lunch, Dinner, Early Bird and Take Out menus. Plus their many Flickr images give those who have yet to visit a visual idea of the restaurants’ layout.

Regular readers of The wicklow way will be well aware of how much we LOVE bates! Situated down the picturesque cobbled lane off main street Rathdrum, this Wicklow Restaurant oozes calm, professionalism and fine cuisine.

On a  sunny Wicklow day this little piece of heaven will have you head over heels in Holiday happiness! And if your not on Hols you’ll think you are – seriously!

They have just extended their Early Bird menu to include Fridays and Saturdays (5.30 – 6.30pm) and also offer a fine take out menu if you fancy a night in!  Bates use Irish produce and incorporate many local Wicklow Artisan Food products in their menus – an example of which is the Kilcoole based ‘Janets Country Fayre‘ products of which are also available in the Restaurant.

A little Wicklow birdie has told us of Bates plans to get even more involved in the local wicklow community over the coming years with festivals, local fundraising events and much more in the pipleline which is lovely – Becoming part of the Wicklow community is what The Wicklow Way.ie is all about and Bates of Wicklow have shown their willingness and determination to do just that!

We raise our glasses to all the Staff at Bates Rathdrum Co Wicklow, in particular Alvaro and Marino,  and look forward to visiting them again soon!

Roz and Skippy the dog
xxx
Living Life The Wicklow Way

Holiday House swap in Wicklow

We met a lovely American man in Arklow Bridgewater shopping centre yesterday who was telling us how great he found the following site for holidaying in Ireland. He has been using it for many years now and is currently thoroughly enjoying a holiday in lovely Aughrim Co Wicklow,

So why not check it out and holiday abroad or at home for cheaper this year?

http://www.homelink.org

hilltoptreks.ie

Singles Walk in Glendalough April 18th

Hilltop treks singles walk in Wicklow

These walks are organised with single people in mind who enjoy the great outdoors, walking and would like the opportunity of meeting someone the same interest.

Walking as an activity that can provide an excellent, fun and informal way to meet new people.

The walk will be an easy type walk 2 -3 hrs with a break for lunch that’s provided followed by dinner in the highly-recommended Glendalough Hotel.

Tickets cost €56

Price Includes

• Guided walk with qualified guide

• Lunch for walk

• Evening meal in the Glendalough Hotel.

If you are interested you can ring Terry on 087-7849599, e-mail info@hilltoptreks.ie or visit www.Hilltoptreks.ie for more information

Places are limited so booking is required.

Not quite Wicklow but in Nearby Dun Laoghaire there is something for everyone at the Pavilion Theatre thsi March

THEATRE, The Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire Present the following shows this March :

The Godot Company (UK) presents
Endgame
By Samuel Beckett
Fri 6th & Sat 7th Mar @ 8pm
Tickets €23/€20

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Musical Theatre
Dún Laoghaire Musical & Dramatic Society present
Once Upon A Mattress
Tue 10th – Sun 15th Mar @ 8pm    Tuesday All Tickets €10
€20/€18

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MUSIC
Pigalle! the enchanted story of Edith Piaf
Thu 19th Mar @ 8pm
Tickets €26/€21

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MUSIC
The Neil Diamond Story – What a beautiful noise!
Fri 20th Mar @ 8pm
Tickets e21

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THEATRE
Livin’ Dred Theatre Co. presents
The Good Father
By Christian O’Reilly
Sat 21st Mar @ 8pm    Tickets €19/€17

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DANCE
CoisCéim Dance Theatre presents
Boxes
by David Bolger
Tue 24th Mar @ 8pm
Tickets €19/€17

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LITERARY EVENTS
DLR Poetry Now 09
International Poetry Festival
Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th March
Festival Ticket: €85/€60/€50

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CLASSICAL MUSIC
Music Network & Pavilion Classical Club present
The Badke Quartet String Quartet
Tue 31st Mar @ 8pm
Tickets e17/15
N.B. 7pm Classical Club pre-show talk by RTE Radio 1 producer and presenter Sean Rocks

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Also, one to watch out for…
Druid presents
MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE
By Geraldine Aron
Starring Deirdre O’Kane
Dates: Mon Mar 9th – Sat Mar 14th
Time: 8pm
Matinee: Sat Mar 14th – 3pm
Ticket from €15

Booking Details for all the above:
Online at www.gaietytheatre.com or Tel: 01 677 1717
For more info see www.druid.ie

Sex and the City in Wicklow

Looking for something fun and different to do tonite in Wicklow?

Why not get your glam selves down to Greystones Theatre. Saturday 7th, They are bringing  ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ with Sex and the City on the big screen and Music to keep you dancing all night long.

Free b4 9.
Check out website www.greystonestheatre.com