Don’t Forget to vote Online for skippys mate Monty!!

Apart from the Lisbon treaty vote this friday Oct 2 Monty the St Bernard from Sharpeshill is in the final eight competitors in the rte.ie world animal week competition with RTE and Pedigree Chum.

you can vote for him on line so please do as voting finishes on Thursday – winner announced on Colm and Jim Jim RTE 2fm
Friday morning.

Good luck Monty and Tina!!p.s. we gave you our vote!

Fairies in Wicklow? Judge for yourself

A video I took in Avondale Rathdrum Wicklow Today…

Wicklow Way walk Roundwood to Glendalough

We have just uploaded the photos from our wicklow way walk last Saturday ( yesterday) which you can view by clicking here >>>

The hilltop treks walk took us approx 4 and a half hours including a half hour break for lunch in a gorgeous secluded spot where mother nature had handily left us a long bench in the form of a fallen tree.! (Hi Dave, Hi Kev…)

The wicklow walk was easy going and we had beautiful weather for it.

A BIG THANK YOU to Terry from Hilltop treks for organising the walk and to James our guide.

And hey, Terry and Angela we wish you a fantastic wedding day this November  ~ Congratulations

We then met up with some of the singles walk that Terry had organised for that day also ( see guinness note below!) and would like to take this opportunity to shout out a BIG HELLO to Gwen and Louisa.

Gwen promises to send us info on great walks round Paris and so on, so we are really looking forward to keeping updated on that!

Unfortunately the following days’ walk was cancelled, ( Guinness etc) tho yours truly was up and ready as you can see by my post below, so…

…I took my own advice and instead had a lovley walk in Avondale Forest Park ( Rathdrum)and um.. a go on the swings ( just MAKES you giggle) followed by coffee, eggs and bacon in Simply Bates Cafe at the coffin shed ( yum! and really busy – see pics below) and frankly had a great day hanging out in the area and just chillin’..

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Have a great week and remember, if you have an event or notice you would like people to see then Contact us or just email it in to us at office@thewicklowway.ie

Roz and Skippythedog
Livign Life The Wicklow Way

Car boot Sale today ( Sunday ) in Rathdrum

well, am up with the lark this sunday morning as am doing the second leg of our wicklow way walk with terry and gang from hilltop treks. (There’s still time if you get there before 11am) whom I am meeting at 11am a The Glendalough hotel, which incidentally could do with a bit of a refurbishment in my personal opinion…( Lynhams of laragh has gorgeous hotel accommodation just a 10 minute stroll from Glendalough so if your looking for a  Glendalough Hotel this is one we recommend – tell them we sent you!) We are then walking to Glenmalure over the rolling wicklow hills and boggy gounds- oooh the fun!

Alas, poor little skippy is not able for the big Wicklow hikes now but he is with us in spirit (as he is taken for a run on the beach instead by my better half!)

Antywayz, I was up in Rathdrum earlier getting my papers etc in Lily cahills shop ( opens around 8.30am!) and I noticed the cars already unpacking their wares and treasures in the main carpark at the top of the town.

So if your looking for some way to spend the day in Wicklow today, why not pop up to picturesque Rathdrum and have a stroll around the Car Boot Sale, enjoy a fantastic wooden walk by the river in Avondale ( 5 euro parking) or drive to the famous Glendalough ( 15 min, parking charge at upper lake carpark- about 4 euro) and then treat yourself to a gorgeous meal in Bates Restaurant?..

Well, gotta go stretch before this walk – am a little stiff from yestersdays one from Roundwood to Glendalough- It was lovely though- such a great way to spend the day. I will post photos and more details of the walk tonite.

ciau for now,

Roz and Skippy the dog ( in spirit)
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Vote Online for skippys mate Monty!!

Monty the St Bernard from Sharpeshill is in the final eight competitors in the rte.ie world animal week competition with RTE and Pedigree Chum – you can vote for him on line so please do!!

Good luck Monty and Tina!!

Greystones Theatre Packs out your weekend

Greystones theatre have some exciting gigs happening this weekend. somethign for everyone with adult and kid shows available. But hey, let’s let them tell you all about it below:

NOT TO BE MISSED – MICK FLANNERY joins us on Friday night. Mick’s last visit was so well recieved that we have been inundated with requests to have him back, so we’ve done just that. Havin sold out Vicar Street and other venues accross the country he is rated as probably the best singer/songwriter of this generation. Mick brings a full band and puts on a show that will live with you for a lifetime. You’ve heard him on all the radio stations, now come see him live. www.myspace.com/mickflannery

SATURDAY – there’s a full line upthis saturday with music for all ages – starting with an all-age performance at 2.00 starring BATS and local band RAN.
From 7.00 we have Bray’s finest The Peakin Trippers playing support with The Ambience Affair to SANZKRIT.
This is all followed by The UFO’s tribute to the great John Martyn at 10pm.
The earlier you get in the cheaper it is. Free before 8, 5euro till 9.30 and 10euro after.

We have mentioned in previous blogs, the development of some of the bands that have started out at the Theatre, well you may have noticed CODES. recent transition into the the hottest Irish band at the moment, with international acclaim for their recently released album Trees Dream In Algebra. This album is available at the moment everywhere including XtraVision, and has a greatly appreciated thank you to Greystones Theatre. the lads are back with us on 9th October. This is probably your best chance to see them before they hit the heights they deserve and will be off playing stadiums around the World. Tickets are available for a tenner until 1st oct, They will go up in price after that date.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QinfHeE5avY

This brings us on to the future, Greystones Theatre is currently working on plans to bring the best arts and culture experience to you imaginable which we will be launching next week. This will be a complete departure from anything else around . EXCITING TIMES AHEAD

Go Greystones!! We are well impressed here at The Wicklow Way. Lovely to know that with winter fast approaching there will always be fun places to go in wicklow and get glammed up for a night out!

Roz and Skippy

LisaRichardsComedy presents Jason Byrne

supported by Eleanor Tiernan at the Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire.

With his original brand of high-energy lunacy and offbeat props, Jason Byrne is the ‘must see’ comedian for 2009 in a helter-skelter of a show – where the audience is promised the ride of their lives.Supported by Eleanor Tiernan from Athlone, Co. Roscommon (that’s the bit of Athlone that’s not in Westmeath). Please note: this is a rescheduled performance following Jason’s unavailability in May.

Sat 26 Sept | 8pm | Tickets: €21/18

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Roll Up and get booking onto our fun and healthy wicklow way walk this weekend with Hilltop treks!!

From Roundwood to Glendalough, staying over in the Glendalough Hotel and then from Glendalough to Glenmalure ( sheesh!!)

Um anyone wanna sponsor me a backpack for the walk?…eyelash flutter here….

come on folks- it’s gonna be great fun, loadsa laughs a nice pint after the walk and WHO KNOWS!!!

live a little - book online here or ask terry if your looking for a group rate >>>

Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival GET BLOWN AWAY!

News in from David at The Pavilion theatre reminding all us theatre lovers to get our asses in gear and get booking for a great night out.

The pavilion theatre in Dun Laoghaire is not too far a drive from Wicklow for those looking for an exciting and interesting night out.

As they say themselves:

THE RACE IS ON AS THIS DAY TWO WEEKS THE FESTIVAL WILL BE IN FULL SWING!

Tickets are flying out the door so don’t be disappointed and get booking now!

DON’T MISS OUR PAVILION THEATRE SHOWS!

The Dead School – Pavilion Theatre | Sept 29 – Oct 3

The Age I’m In – Pavilion Theatre | Oct 6 – 10

See our full programme online here.

Sept 24 – Oct 11 | www.dublintheatrefestival.com

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hilltop trek postponed till next weekend

hi all, just a quick note to tell you that the hilltop treks wicklow way walk has been postponed till next weekend so am off to bates tonite in rathdrum to check out the new setup! will report back tomorrow. have a great weekend.

If your holding something in wicklow over the next few weeks why not email us in the details and we will post it on our blog !

email: office@thewicklowway.ie or if your not at your own computer then use the contact form here >>>

ciau for now
roz and skippy the dog
living life the wicklow way

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Looking for something different to try out during Transition year!

Learn the basics of photography through hands on fun and practical exercises each day.

Saturday 5th and 12th December.

for more info visit www.brightlife.ie or ph: 01 2871677

Bates is now more than a Restaurant!

The Wicklow Way are delighted to hear that Bates Restaurant in Rathdrum Co Wicklow are holding an Open Mic night tomorrow ( Thursday 17th September ) for all you budding musicians/ singers/ X factor wannabes..

Open Mic nights are a great way to spend an evening with a variety of acts entertaining you whilst you enjoy a beer or two, perhaps a glass of wine from Bates Wine list and hey, then you can give it a go yourself!

Ahh If I could be there I would! I love the sense of community at Bates especially now that they have also got Simply Bates the cafe and a little bird told me that they have plans to hold more events here including festivals and jazz nights etc.

So if your looking for something nice and chilled but also  good craic in friendly comfortable surroundings then pop along to Bates in Market Sqaure Rathdrum.

Bates website: www.batesrestaurant.ie

Seeing as we cannot make it ourselves, feel free to send us a mail about the night – or better still take a video and upload it to youtube – then email us the link!

Have fun.

Roz and Skippythedog
Livign Life The Wickow Way

Greystones Theatre Kids Nights at Groove

The ever popular Greystones theatre have uploaded their autumnal dates for the kids Groove club nights which will be held on friday nights weekly.

Here’s what they have to say:

GROOVE Hey Kids, we’re back : )

Friday nights 7.30 – 9.30

8 euro at the door

Ages 8 to 14

Groove is here again, we promised you we’d bring it back over the school year and here are the dates, so stick them in your calendar and don’t forget you can email Glenn your requests at:  wkdboyce@hotmail.com

September

Friday 18th 7.30 to 9.30

October

Friday 2nd 7.30 to 9.30

Friday 23rd 7.30 to 9.30

Friday 30th 7.30 to 9.30 Special Mid-Term Halloween Party

For more visit their website by clicking here >>

New non-profit store launched in Glenealy

The launch of the new “OOOOBY ” store in Glenealy village, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 12th September, opened the season for a new alternative store.

OOOOBY stands for Out Of Our Own Back Yard.

The non-profit store, located in the Glenealy Landscape Centre, was created by Carraig Dúlra, a local organic teaching farm that runs a variety of workshops and courses for people interested in learning natural living skills.

The opening was a success, with people from around Co Wicklow showing up and local vendors presenting their own products.

The store has a variety of sustainable and fair trade products, and highlights the importance of local economy, fairtrade and environmentally sustainable products.

A key aim of the store is to enforce the links between consumers and local producers, and to raise awareness about food issues from field to plate.

The OOOOBY store is not just a place to shop, it is also a community space, where people can meet over coffee, exchange information and share skills in a relaxed atmosphere, while supporting the local economy.

OOOOBY is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 5, and from 11.30 to 3.30 on Saturdays.

On Saturdays, local producers are there to answer questions about their produce, while other Saturday lunchtime activities will include demonstrations and talks.

Members of the community who would like to give a talk, demo or bring their local products should contact the store.

More information and an on-line catalogue are available on the website www.dulra.org/catalog.

You can also contact the store by emailing info@dulra.org
or on (0404) 69570.

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It’s Official – Jack Russels Rule

Check out this really cute video from a girl in Australia- sooo cute! Skippys grandmother was a jack russel named trixie.

International Space Station Sighted

Some of you may remember that back in September 2008 we ( skippy and I ) thought we had seen a spaceship hurtling across the midnight skies as a blaze of orange streaked above our heads- scarily we were playing a certain David Bowie track at the time so you can imagine the effect was startling to say the least!

well, one of our Wicklow Way readers has reported seeing the ISS again last night- so get outside and if you notice something amazingly unusual in the skies give the boys a wave and say HI!

Our reader writes:
Hi, I saw iss last night.failed to see it tonight due to cloud cover in charleville. my daughter in cork did see it for a few seconds before it disappeared

Roz and Skippythedog,
Living Life The Wicklow Way -
On the ground and in the skies!!

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Guided walk, Packed Lunch and Evening meal for country-minded Singles In Glendalough on September 26th.

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HilltopTreks are proud to team up the Glendalough hotel to host another guided walk in on The Wicklow Way for singles.

These walks are organised with single people in mind who enjoy the great outdoors and walking.

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

The walk will be an easy type walk at any easy pace for 3 -4 hrs with a break for lunch that’s provided followed by dinner in the highly-recommended Glendalough Hotel Restaurant.

Tickets cost €65

Price Includes

• Guided walk with qualified guide
• Lunch for walk
• Evening meal in the Glendalough Hotel Restaurant.

Itinerary:

11.30 – meet at Glendalough Hotel for registration.

1.30 – stop for lunch (half an hour, 45 minutes – good views and photos)

4ish – return from the walk, time to freshen up if people want or just relax.

6:30pm – meet in restaurant together in time for the Evening Meal.

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