Hotels in Wicklow

Looking for hotel accommodation in Wicklow this Christmas? Booking a Christmas Party or justy a weekend break before the madness? Here’s a small selection of wicklow hotels offering accommodation you can be confident of.

grand hotel wicklow

tel 0404 67337
Fax: +353 (0)404 69607
Email: reservations@grandhotel.ie
www.grandhotel.ie

Hunters hotel

Newrath Bridge,
Rathnew,
Co. Wicklow.
Tel: +353 (0)404 40106
Fax: +353 (0)404 40338
Email: reception@hunters.ie
Web Site: www.hunters.ie

The Glendalough Hotel,

Glendalough,
Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

Tel: 0404 45135/45391
Fax:0404 45142·
Email: info@glendaloughhotel.ie
website: www.glendaloughhotel.ie

Lynhams of laragh :

Tel: 40445345
Fax: +353 404-45514
email: info@lynhamsoflaragh.ie
web: www.lynhamsoflaragh.ie

Ritz Carlton

Powerscourt Estate
Enniskerry
Ireland
Phone: 353 1 274 8888
Fax: 353 1 274 9999
Web: www.ritzcarlton.com

Ramada hotel

Bray, Wicklow,Ireland

Tel: 01 2760258
Fax: +353(0)12760298
E: info@ramadabray.com
W: www.ramadabray.com

Best Western Esplanade Hotel,

Bray Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2862056
Fax: +353 (0)1 2866496
Email: info@esplanadehotel.ie
Web:  www.esplanadehotel.ie

Tulfarris House and Golf Resort,

Blessington Lakes,
Co. Wicklow, Ireland
TEL +353 (0)45 867 600
Fax +353 (0) 45 867 601
Web: www.tulfarrishotel.com

Xmas Parties Wicklow and Wexford

Looking to book your wicklow christmas party ? Nows the time to get booking and there are some really great deals out there. for eg ginger catering in gorey are happy to bring the party to you in wicklow!

Or you can avail of their in-house xmas party packs at Oscars 64 with nightclub included!    Click here for more details >>

Got a Christmas Party Offer for wicklow people? Then email us in the details and get your Christmas Party Offers now!

office[at] thewicklowway.ie or better still fill in our contact form here >>

Roz and Skippythedog

Living Life The Wicklow Way

Singles Adventure Weekend in Kerry

A friend of The Wicklow Way has a fantastic singles adventure weekend coming up in Kerry this November,so  if your single and adventurous , into sports and fancy meeting some like-minded people then check this out:

Outdoors Ireland Singles Weekend

Sat 31st Oct & Sun 1st Nov – Glenbeigh, Kerry

Spend an adventurous weekend with fun, like-minded people; delicious food; comfortable accommodation; excitement and great craic.

It will be a fantastic opportunity to meet similar-minded people in a relaxed and fun setting, while hiking Kerry hills, kayaking across lakes, climbing sandstone cliffs, experiencing a night walk and plenty of other surprises!

Don’t worry if it all sounds too strenuous… This weekend will be suitable for all levels, from beginner upwards. There will also be plenty of relaxing; healthy food and the occasional pint in Glenbeigh village!

more men needed!!!    For details click here >>>

LOST GOLDEN LABRADOUR

Last, but not least , my good friend Kat is very upset to find that her gorgeous youing golden labradour has gone missing between Rathdrum and Glenealy.

If anyone spots him or has any info please tel: 087 9517581.

he answers to Jakey.

Thanks, Skippy the dog.

Interested in Film?

Show your support by attending the Dunlavin Film Societys opening film night on October 28th at 8pm in the Colcille Hall, Camphill, Grangebeg.

All welcome. This film society is a co-venture between Dunlavin Forum and the Dunlavin Arts Festival.

Donards’ Winter Wonderland Christmas Stalls

Looking to book a stall this Christmas for the Donard Winter Wonderland?

Then best to book now by telephoning Anne on 087 7914126 before November 1st.

They hope to have craft fairs and markets each day , dates as follows:

• Sat 6th december
• Sat & Sun 12th and 13th December
• Sat & Sun 19th & 20th December

Adult Fancy Dress Parties in Wicklow County

Hee Hee – get out your dressing up box and head down to:

Fentons Pub, Glen of Imaal , this Halloween for a fun and sociable party time with prizes for best costume and more.

Fentons Pub, (also known as the Imaal Bar) Glen of Imaal,  Seskin, Donard Tel: 045  404711

All in aid of the Donard Glen Centre.

Shillelagh Halloween party

Fancy dress Halloween party for Adults at the Parkview House, Thursday October 29th at 9pm admission only €5 proceeds in aid of Christmas Tree and Xmas Lights Fund

Halloween parties for Younger Children in Wicklow

Fancy dress parties are sooo much fun- personally I LOVE them ( and I am over 30!) Kids in particular love to dres sup and this halloween there are a few places organising halloween events.

Here are some of them..

Rathdrum Halloween Stories for Kids:

Spooky stories by Nial de Burca, Tuesday Oct 27th 10.30am for kids 6 years and upwards.

Shillelagh Halloween party for Kids:

Shillelagh peoples’ property annual halloween party takes place 31 october at theCourthouse. Prizes for under 6 yrs, under 12 yrs and over 12 years fancy dress.

Hollywood Halloween party for Kids:

Kids halloween party after mass on Saturday 31 Oct 6.45pm – 8.15pm in the Hollywood Cebntre. Tickets €3

Donard Halloween party for Kids:

Kids halloween ball in Donard hall friday october 30th 6pm – 8pm, entrance €2, family = €5, under 3 year Free

if would like yours featured just email us in the details via our contact page >>

New Tourist Map for Glendalough Wicklow

An Opportunity exists for local businesses to be added to a new Tourist map of Glendalough being developed by the Glendalough Mining Heritage Project.

if you fancy having your business added to the map for free just send them your details ( by post it seems) to :

Mining heritage Project, c/o Glendalough Hotel before October 30th.

I have rang the Glendlaough Hotel who say you can email details in also so perhaps email your details ( business name, tel, open hours…and a logo or pre-made ad?) to: info@glendaloughhotel.ie

Incidentally I see the Glendalough Hotel have some nice October offers on so why not visit their website here and book yourself in for a cosy treat!?

The Glendalough Hotel
Tel: 0404 45135/45391
Fax:0404 45142
E: info@glendaloughhotel.ie
W: www.glendaloughhotel.com

Wicklow Walking News from the Wicklow Way

Lots of walking news for you this week.

New Tinahely Walking Routes

Firstly we are excited about the new to be opened walking routes in Tinahely. Three new looped routes have been Failte Ireland Approved which shoudl help promote Tinahely as a tourist destination for hillwalking lovers!

However, in order to get it ready in time they need YOUR help.

So if you have a few hours to spare Please VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME to help erect signposts, creat stiles and the like ( all materials supplied) by emailing them at:

tinahelywalkerswelcome@eircom.net

Imaal Walkers

If you fancy joining a walking group the Imaal Walkers are now taking membership applicatiosn for the next year.

so just call them on 087 9693960 to get an application form posted to you.

They do regualr walks in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains and also organise trips away throughout the year.

Wicklow Walking Festival

And lastly don’t forget that the Wicklow Walking Festival Takes place this weekend – see our previous post for details here >>

Get Your Bank Holiday Events Up Now

wow,  a bank holiday eh? Great, I Need one!

If your Wicklow Club or buisnes s is holding any special events for this coming Bank Holiday Monday then why not email us in the details to office[at]thewicklowway.ie asap and we will get it up on our blog for you!

The Wicklow Way gets hundres of people visiting it EVERY DAY epecially with bank holidays looming so send us your notice and we will do our utmost to post it for you Free of charge!

why? because we like Living Life The Wicklow Way!!
In the meantime here is a link to some ideas of things to do in wicklow >>

BTW we are working on a rather cute project featuring skippy and snipe which we hope to show you all next week- so stay tuned!

till then, adieu.

Roz and Skippythedog
Living Life The Wicklow Way

Peter Marks Evening Class, Arklow Wicklow

Yours truly was in two minds about having her hair done – should I dare approach a Wicklow hair salon or should I avoid at all costs in order to try to keep length?

Always a dilemma, but frankly my hair was shot to pieces due to my extreme dyeing nature. I just love to change with the seasons, unforunately ** years later, my hair is not so sure…

Anyway, basically I wanted to keep my hair growing and getting longer , which it seems to be doing at last, but it definately needed tidying up. so I guess I needed a trim eh?

Now, recession and all, and just for a trim, I am not gonna spend over 30 quid for this ( usual price around 30-60 depending on where you go (Wicklow – Wexford vicinity) ) so I decided to book in for a training class in Peter Marks Hair Salon located in the Arklow Bridgewater Shopping Centre.

To cut a long story short ( ha ha ) I was very impressed.

Firstly, the welcome was lovely and friendly ( okay the receptionist seemed a bit down-in-the-mouth but I have a friend who did that job once so I understand..), and the student in question immediately made herself known to me and proceeded to ask me what I was looking for etc etc.

This bit I liked- (as I had rushed from work to beat the traffic!), she washed my hair whilst my chair MASSAGED ME!! Incidentally she told me what was gonna happen first in regard to the massage chair which was very nice as one may not want that to be a suprise…

She was extremely efficient – so much so that I hadn’t quite realised she had already cut my hair!! and the result- well, my man is currently kissing my head so you can figure that out yourselves eh?!!

Absolutely fantastic it is – I LOVE IT!

How she got my bedraggeled head to look super lovely is mindblowing! I reckon she has a great future ( Unfortunatley I didn’t quite catch her name but she has dark hair and a friendly manner – sorry!)

I am very very very very happy with my new haircut!

Overall? Recommended – Well Done Peter Marks, Arklow.

Peter Marks Hair Salon is located in the Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Arklwo Co Wicklow

Tel: 0402 41189.
Open Sundays 12 – 5pm , late opening Thurs and Fri. Student classes held on Monday evenings starting at 5pm – you must book ahead.

Looking for something to do tonight in Wicklow?

Why not have fun and help out in one simple step.

Many of us know at least one person who has been affected by Breast Cancer in our lives and indeed, it is something all women and men should be aware of.

Tonight in the Grand Hotel Wicklow, there is a special fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research, in the form of a CASINO night!

So why not hedge your bets and give a much needed boost to this important issue.

Tickets can be bought at the door and cost €20 or you can telephone Sarah on 086 2041 608 for more details.

well done sarah.

Fancy a Spooky Banquet Night in Wicklow?

I think this sounds fantastic!! Wicklow Gaol ( a naturally eerie building with a spooky and dark history) are offering a special halloween banquet night whereby you can come and enjoy a fantastic medieval type meal of roasted pig on a spit whilst in spooky surroundings as you hear the dark tales of woe, told by the ghostly crew of the Gaol.

With Dancing, Suprises and shocks in store this is a night you won’t forget!!

Highly recommended!! Tickets cost €50 and are available by Telephoning 0404 61599.

Film Buffs of Wicklow

Get thee down to Ernies bar ( market square, wicklow town tel 0404 20877) on Monday next – 19th Octobber for the Wicklow film club movie which this week is Sidney Lumets ‘Before the devil knows your dead’

An ideal way to get out and socilise and meet like minded people even if its raining!

Local Walking Guide Christopher Stacey and Footfalls Holidays are offering a great October Bank Holiday Break!

From friday 23rd October until Monday 26th is the Footfalls walking wicklow festival which will be based at the well known Brockagh resource centre located in Laragh Co Wicklow.

For full details visit their website here:

http://www.walkinghikingireland.com/walkingfestivals.htm

The Space Inside Wicklow Arts Club

Great to see the wicklow arts group ‘ The Space Inside’ back up and running. they hold weekly nights of entertainment on the first Tuesday of each month from October to June, in Wicklow Sailing Club, South Quay, Wicklow Town. Past sessions have featured local artists, comediens and musicians to name a few..

If your new in town or just want to try something different why not pop by and say hello.

For details of next show visit their website on www.thespaceinside.blogspot.com

LOL. Greystones Theatre Strikes Back!

just having a peruse of my newletters and had to laugh in delight at the Image for Friday Nights Entertainment at Greystones Theatre this weekend.

Great idea guys, ( this is how love blossomed when I was younger… )

Click here for more >>>

Roz and Skippy

Avoca Market

The next Market is on the Saturday 31st of October – 12-4pm.

We will have stalls to include, baking, wooden mirrors, handmade jewellery, Irish produced hand crafts, jams & preserves, home made pizza, antiques, prints & more…

This month we will have Kids Halloween Entertainment to include a Fancy Dress competition, puppet show and games! The fun for the kids starts at 1.30pm..

The Wicklow Way Blog for Chinese Visitors

To susan li of tourism ireland china, we simply say: don’t forget about us here at www.thewicklowway.ie .

Our local Wicklow information website gives a great overview of life in Wicklow county and ideas on places to eat, and visit throughout the county.

Just visit our wicklow towns pages or find details of tourist services on our tourism directory at www.wicklowtourism.ie

Maybe chinese exporters would be interested in communicating with wicklow businesses via our local business directory www.thewicklowway.com

Whatever Wicklow Way it is , you’ll find it here ( and there’s more to come…)

Roz and Skippythedog,
Living Life The Wicklow Way