Some old friends are looking to find their wicklow honeymoon mates

can you help?

Hi Skippy and Roz,
We are looking for a needle in a haystack as we cant remember the surname of the couple we would like to contact,heres my story;
In the summer of the Summerland disaster (73)on the Isle of Man we were on Honeymoon and met a lovely couple called Tommy and Elizabeth,we wrote to each other for quite a while but as things do we lost touch,after a lifetime of being married we often wonder what happened to our fellow honeymooners,i think they both worked for a ceramic company in Arklow.

Bob and Elaine.

I am wondering if the ceramic tile place was that one Vitra  in arklow ?

If anyone can help these people let us know and we will pass on any information that we can.

Thanks
Roz and Skippy

Living life The Wicklow Way

Enjoy Ceoil agus Craic at Mickey Finns Pub Wicklow

The ever popular Traditional Irish Music and Dance nights are soon coming to an end but not quite yet! There’s still time to enjoy this authentic Irish experience at Mickey Finns Pub Redcross, with the following nights to come:

• Tomorrow evening Wednesday 18th August,
• Sunday 22nd August,
• Wednesday 25th August
• and finally Sunday night 29th August 2010.

A real Irish session with traditional Irish music and Irish dancers, food, drink and craic.

Tel 0404 41661 for any queries or log on to www.mickeyfinnspub.ie for details and updates.

Don’t forget next saturday night ( 21st August) is Beach Party Night!

All welcome.

Golf Clubs in Wicklow Ireland

Golf is a wonderful way to relax and get excercise at the same time. Wicklow has a great choice of golf clubs for the beginner and the pro.

Here’s a list of some of county Wicklows’ Top Golf Clubs:

Baltinglass Golf Club

Tel: 059 6481350

Web: www.baltinglassgolfclub.ie

Wicklow Golf Club

Tel: 0404 67379

Web: www.wicklowgolfclub.ie

Druids Glen Golf Club Ltd

Tel:01 2873600

Web: www.druidsglen.ie

Tulfarris Golf Club

Tel: 045 867555

Web: www.tulfarrishotel.com

Woodenbridge Golf Club

Tel: 0402 35202

Web: www.woodenbridge.ie

Powerscourt Golf Club

Tel: 01 2046033

Web: www.powerscourt.ie

Glenealy Community Notes August 13th 2010

IT CENTRE

Enrolment is now taking place for the following courses: ECDL-evening and daytime courses, Word Advanced-daytime course, SageQuickPay and Sageline 50 -daytime courses, Web Design.  For enrolment or further details on any of our courses please ring 0404-44980.

45 CARD DRIVE

There will be a 45 card drive this Thursday, August 19th in Glenealy Village Hall starting at 8:45pm.

GYMBOREE-PLAY AND MUSIC

There will be Gymboree classes in Glenealy Village Hall every Friday morning for the summer months.  The classes involve promoting a love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments.  Activities vary depending on the childs age and ability.  Booking is essential, contact Rachel on 086-8330212.

AUCTION

We intent to hold another auction in September, if you would like to donate any items please contact 0404-44040.  All proceeds go to the Glenealy Hall Development.

TIDY TOWNS

All volunteers are welcome this Friday the 20th of August to start the big clean up of our village.  Please meet at the Village Hall at 7pm where we will be notified where to go etc.  Thanks again – Tidy Towns Committee.

NOTES

If there is anything you would like to see in the notes in future, please contact Rebecca on 0404-44040 or glenealyvillagehall@eircom.net before 12 noon on Friday.

Rose of Avondale and Fireworks in Rathdrum

This weekend sees the results of the Rose of Avondale competition in Rathdrum Co Wicklow. Saturday night sees the lucky Rose get her title and the annual Fireworks take place also.

There will be entertainment in all the local pubs such as Jacobs Well, The Cartoon Inn and The Corner House, with each pub putting forward one or more of their regulars to perform on their behalf in the Market square on Sunday night at 7pm.

(Here at The Wicklow Way we would like to wish Jacobs Well entrants “T&T”  the very best )

If your looking for Accommodation in Rathdrum over the weekend we can recommend either the Bed and Breakfast: Woodland B&B for only 60 euro per couple per night including their extra large Irish Breakfast!! or alternatively if your camping or on camper wheels why not try Hidden Valley Holiday Park.

We also recommend Bates Restaurant as a very nice place to eat in Rathdrum…All in all a fun weekend lies ahead!

See you there.

Roz and Skippythedog
Living Life The Wicklow Way

Mickey Finns Pub and Restaurant Redcross

Mickey Finns Pub in Redcross has it all! Traditional Irish dancing, Live music, craic agus Ceoil go leor!!

A Family Friendly pub and restaurant, Mickey finns Pub has a gorgeous conservatory restaurant, pub grub, kids entertainment, nearby accommodation at river valley holiday park and local bus tours so you can leave the car behind.

Enjoy a great pint of guinness and  friendly banter with the welcoming staff and why make a day of it for on of their fun events such as the upcoming beach party taking place on Saturday 21st of August.

Definately one of  Wicklows’ most happening pubs, a night at Mickey Finns will be one you won’t forget!

Mickey Finn’s Redcross County Wicklow

Tel: +353   (0) 404 41661
E-mail: info@mickeyfinnspub.ie
Web: www.mickeyfinnspub.ie

Hidden Valley Holiday Park Rathdrum

Part of the Redcross team, Hidden Valley Holiday Park in Rathdrum is an excellent family friendly holiday base in
Co Wicklow.

Close enough to visit popular tourist attractions Glendalough, Avondale and Avoca, hidden valley is situated on the banks of the beautiful Avonmore river.

This holiday park offers accommodation and camping facilities for Tents, Trailer Tents, Caravans, and Motorhomes and groups are welcome.

Hidden Valley holiday park also offers cosy and romantic log cabins for self catering holidays and is within easy walking distance of local shops, pubs such as Jacobs well and the carton inn, and the gorgeous Bates Restaurant and coffee shop.

Why not visit them before the summer is through or event hroughout the Autumn,  and enjoy a relaxing holiday away from it all yet only 1 hour from Dublin!

Accessible by train and bus also.

Hidden Valley Caravan and Camping Park
Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Ireland

Bookings by phone only:

Tel: +353 (0) 86 7272 872

Web: www.irelandholidaypark.com

Camping and Caravanning in River Valley Holiday Park, Redcross

If your looking for a family friendly camping or caravanning holiday in county Wicklow you could start by checking out River Valley Holiday Park in Redcross.

This camping, caravanning heaven is full of things to do with kids activities and adult areas, mickey finns pub and restaurant, leisure centre, playground and you can even learn some Traditional Irish dancing !

Only 3 miles off the N11 motorway, River valley holiday park caters for Tents, Trailer Tents, Caravans, and Motorhomes and rallies are welcome.

The park offers relaxation from dusk to dawn, and the excellent on-site facilities assures the camper a comfortable stay.

Visit them online at: Web: www.rivervalleypark.com

River Valley Holiday Park
Redcross Village, County Wicklow, Ireland
Tel: 0404 41647
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Xmas Parties at The Grand in Wicklow

Yes indeed, it’s that time of the year again.

Time to start thinking about booking your company or clubs’ Christmas party for 2010.

With such a hard year gone past it makes sense to reward your team with a social night out and the annual Christmas party is the ideal occasion to celebrate making it through the year.

The Grand Hotel in Wicklow have put together some attractive party night packs details below:

Grand Hotel Xmas Partys 2010

11th December 2010 -
Diarmuid O’Leary and The Bards

• 5 Course meal,
• Mulled wine reception from 8-8.30pm
• dinner at 8.30pm sharp
• music at 10pm.
• Cost: €49.00 for dinner and a Show

14th -16th ~December
Christmas Party Nights with Fusion and DJ

• 4 course meal,
• Mulled wine  reception from 8-8.30pm
• dinner at 8.30pm sharp
• music at 10pm.
• Cost: €30.00 for dinner and Music

Late bar on both nights.

Room rates for €35.00 B&B per person sharing on Christmas Party Nights Only.

Local Information from Glenealy Community Centre

GLENEALY IT CENTRE

Enrolment is now taking place for the following courses:

• ECDL-evening and daytime courses,
  
• Word Advanced-daytime course,
• SageQuickPay and Sageline 50-daytime courses,
  
• Web Design.
  

For enrolment or further information on any of our courses please ring 0404 44980.

AUCTION

We intend to hold another auction in September and if you would like to donate items you can contact 0404-44040.
All proceeds go to Glenealy Hall Development.

WHIST CARD DRIVE

There will be a whist card drive in the hall this Thursday the 12^th of August starting at 8:45pm.

PRAYER AND HEALING

There will be an afternoon of prayer and healing with Eddie Stones and Fr. Michael Kennedy in Killaveney Church, Tinahely this Saturday the 14^th August.  Also there will be singing by Louise Irvine from Co. Antrim.
If you would like further information please contact Eamonn on 087-4168899.

GYMBOREE-PLAY &  MUSIC

There will be Gymboree classes in the hall every Friday morning, they are replacing the Humpty Dumpty Club for the summer months.  The classes involve promoting a love of music through song, dance, movement games and instruments.  Activities vary depending of the child’s age and ability.
Booking is essential, contact Rachel on 086-8330212.

CAMOGIE CABARET

There will be a cabaret for the camogie girls in Kings Pub on Sunday the 15^th of August.  Music performed by “Doey”.  Please support these great group of girls who are doing us all proud in their 1^st year in the senior ranks.  They play the final of the league on Sunday the 15^th as well and this in itself is a great achievement.

NOTES

If there is anything you would like to see in the notes in future, please contact Rebecca on 0404-44040 or glenealyvillagehall@eircom.net before 12 noon on Friday.