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