LGBTQ Pride Dublin

The Wicklow Way just want wish everyone attending the Pride Parade today In Dublin an Absolute Ball!!  The Pride Parade takes place in Dublin Today www.dublinpride.ie

Hope everyone has a great night and keeps safe. xxxx

Wicklow Town Hostel: Captain Halpin’s Bunkhouse

Captain Halpin’s Bunkhouse is a beautiful Victorian House with original
features from the 1870’s when it was lived in by Captain Robert Halpin -
our very own Wicklow Town hero. He was a pioneer of his time and he laid
telegraphic cable around the globe.

Wicklow Town hostel has a full range of facilities to cater to your every holiday need and true local knowledge to give you the inside information for all local wicklow events and activities.

It is located smack bang in the centre of Wicklow Town on the East Coast of the Green Isle beside the Irish Sea.
The pubs, restaurants and nightclubs are at most three minutes away if you walk really slowly!

• History buffs, come follow Wicklow’s Historical Walk and learn about our rich historical background from the arrival of the St Patrick to the laying of the first transatlantic cable.

• Outdoor enthusiasts can follow the beautiful trails of the Garden County of Ireland on foot, bicycle, kayak or horseback.
• Fun lovers can get dizzy with some Irish music and wind up in one of Wicklow’s Nightclubs.

Whatever your passion, come and visit – Captain Halpin’s Bunkhouse will
give you a warm welcome and a warm bed.

Bunks start at €16- check out the website for more information.

Info:
Captain Halpin’s Bunkhouse
Bachelor’s Walk
Wicklow Town

Email: info@wicklowtownhostel.ie
www.wicklowtownhostel.ie

ph:+-353-(0)404-69126

Some nice images of the Round Ireland Yacht Race

On Sunday we went to see the round ireland yacht race start off and my friend Mary took some lovely pics from our view on the Wicklow head.

Good luck to all of you out there on the High seas!! See you when you get back.

Guided Walk and Evening Meal for Singles July 10th

Walk in Enniskerry for Singles.

The walks are organised for like minded single people who enjoy the great outdoors and some fresh air.  They also provide the ideal event for them to meet someone new, as walking can be an excellent, fun and informal way to meet new people.

Walking Event:

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 along the walk.

Afterwards you will have some time to freshen up.

We will then meet up for an evening meal in Nancy Murphy’s,

Where you can also enjoy a drink and they have some live music.

No previous walking experience is required.

Tickets cost: €65

Price Includes:

• Guided walk near Enniskerry with qualified guide.
• Packed Lunch for walk.
• Evening  Meal in Nancy Murphy’s with some live music afterwards

Places are limited so book now to secure your place.

You can ring Terry on 087-7849599, e-mail:  info@hilltoptreks.ie or visit http://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.

Wicklow Regatta Festival 2010

The annual wicklow regatta takes place this july / Aug with an abundance of fun family friendly events. The team are looking for volunteers and sponsors who may have a bit of time on to spare so if your looking to get involved with your local wicklow community then this is the ideal opportunity.

If you have some time to spare and would like to help contact them here

This year is the 132nd Regatta Festival.  Starting Saturday 24rd July 2009

www.wicklowregatta.com

The Grand Hotel Wicklow Sailfest Specials

Dont forget this weekend at The Grand hotel offers much fun to be had and special accommodation rates too!

The entertainment in the bar is starting on Friday night with DJ in the Bar on Friday night for the beginning of the Sailfest .

Live music on Saturday evening with Quest for Ted from 10 – 12pm  and ( perfect weather for it) Full Moon Beach Party in Silvers on Saturday Night

Recover on Sunday evening with the Christy Moore tribute  from
7-9pm in the Bar to close the Sailfest.

Sailfest Cocktails served all weekend specially designed for the Round
Ireland Yacht Race.

For more information or to contact The Grand Hotel Wicklow, Visit their website at: www.grandhotel.ie
Telephone +353 (0)404 67337
Fax: +353 (0)404 69607
Email: reservations@grandhotel.ie

Wicklows’ Grand Hotel Special Offers

With this weekends Sailfest looming  The Grand Hotel in Wicklow have some great last minute offers for those hoping to enjoy the festivities. see below:

The Grand Hotel Wicklow Town:

Room rates available for Friday evening €60.00 Per Person Sharing B&B only 8 rooms available

• DJ in the Bar on Friday night for the beginning of the Sailfest
• Live music on Saturday evening with Quest for Ted from 10 – 12pm
• Full Moon Beach Party in Silvers on Saturday Night
• Christy Moore tribute on Sunday evening from 7-9pm in the Bar to close the SailfestSailfest Cocktails served all weekend specially designed for the Round Ireland Yacht Race
• Room rates available for Sunday night €44.00 Per Person Sharing

So you have no excuse! Get on down to Wicklow Town this coming weekend and enjoy the festivites!!

For more information or to contact The Grand Hotel Wicklow, Visit their website at: www.grandhotel.ie
Telephone +353 (0)404 67337
Fax: +353 (0)404 69607
Email: reservations@grandhotel.ie

WICKLOW SAILFEST 18th JUNE TO 20th JUNE 2010

Our Wicklow Way Writer and Artist Helen Pullen writes some news on the upcoming Sailfest in Wicklow Town:

I am getting geared up again to go out on the railings around the Halpin Memorial in Wicklow Town to join in the festivities for the Sailfest which is being run over the weekend 18th to 20th June.  I am hoping first of all that the weather is good, that lots of other artists turn out and for good sales – in that order!

I am hoping that my journey down the main street on my way to the railings will be as interesting as it was when I took part in the Arts Festival a few weekends ago.

I had to stop at the pedestrian crossing to let a very large lady cross, yea I know that is not very PC but she was large, she was all of 8 feet!  The fact that she was on stilts might have had something to do with it.  As we drove further down into the town we met a man on a wobbly bike, nothing strange there I hear you mutter!

The events for the Sailfest look exciting and I am especially looking forward to watching the yachts set sail from the harbour at 12 noon on Sunday.  I will be there hopping up and down with my camera!

~Helen

Read more from Helen on her Blog here: helenpullen.blogspot.com

Check out the Sailfest events here

The Drifters play int eh Abbey car park next Saturday ( that’s especially for you David lol)

We would also like to wish every success to Tivoli and the Pride of Wicklow crew members (13) all aged between 19 & 21 all from Wicklow who have chartered a yacht  to sail around Ireland in the Round Ireland Race on 20th June. Well done guys and girls!!

Roz and skippythedog
Living Life The Wicklow Way

Great Places to Eat in Wicklow Town

Last night I met up with some friends in Wicklow  Towns new Cafe / Restaurant:
World Wide Kitchen ( WWK) .

A relaxing friendly place that seats 20 people WWK Wicklow offers a gorgeous tasty menu where you can have a something small or large and a nice bottle of wine too! For example myself and my friend shared a Mixed Board of Cheese, Salami and Ham (€9.50), and some freshly baked Olive Bread ( €3.75) washed down with a nice chilled bottle of the House White wine , total bill was under 35 euro for the two of us – not bad eh?

The food was gorgeous with really nice meats and cheeses and a lovely bit of salad leaves and dressing in the middle to dip the bread into.

I am told that the local wicklow teenagers are also mad about this place with many of them stopping by for take aways of wraps, fish and chips, Pasta dishes, Pork ribs and more!

They also serve Delicious Irish Made Mauds Ice Cream. In fact the ethos behind World Wide Kitchen is a very admirable one – They keep it Local!

They source their meats from Cullens Butchers ( Wicklow), Wine from The Wicklow Wine Company, Vegetables from Woodroofes (Wicklow) and Italian produce from Italicatessan in Newtown (Wicklow). Well done guys!

They are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner ( and soon breakfast) plus they deliver to the following places ( at an extra charge):

• Wicklow Town
• Rathnew
• Blainroe
• Ashford
• Glenealy
• Brittas Bay
• Barndarrig
• Newtown

Located at The Mall on Main Street, you can contact World Wide Kitchen ( WWK) on 0404 61710.

Tell them we sent you!

Roz and Skippythedog
Living Life The Wicklow Way

Wicklow People Looking for a friend

Here at The Wicklow Way we are often asked to post up a request for Wicklow people looking for old friends or colleagues who have lost touch over the years. We are delighted to have been able to get some in touch , however we need YOUR help.

This week  a man named Michael has sent us in a request as follows..

Hi,
i am looking for a old frend that i worked with in the 1970s. At Kalvinators on the wirral his name was,Tommy corish and his sons name is shorne .
if some one noes him ,please tell him to get in touch
thanks

If you can help at all let us know and we can pass on the details to both parties.

Thanks a lot people of Wicklow!

Roz and Skippythedog
The Wicklow Way of Living