Heres the info for registering for the Full Moon Walk in october

(taken from barnardos’ website)

Full Moon Trek 2010

Get your boots on for Barnardos this Halloween!

This Autumn bank holiday why not dust off the cob webs with a fantastic challenge? A Halloween Full Moon Trek….

The Barnardos Full Moon Trek will take place on Saturday 23rd October on Lugnaquillia, Co. Wicklow.

This trek is an excellent opportunity to see the beautiful landscape by the light of the moon, while raising much needed funds for Barnardos. Our first Full Moon Trek in July was booked out in days so contact us today to reserve your space!
This will be a wonderful trek in the heart of the Wicklow mountains starting at 3pm with plenty of light to guide us to the summit. Upon reaching the summit, you can relax and enjoy the sunset from the summit before we make our descent back down the mountain under the light of the Full Moon. You will be invited to stay to attend our Halloween feast and enjoy some craic agus ceol in Fenton’s Pub!
We would ask you to raise €175 to take part in this remarkable trek. All funds raised will go directly to helping vulnerable children in Ireland. Our work relies on the generosity of our supporters and on the unshakable belief that Ireland really can be the best place in the world to be a child.
By attending this Full Moon Trek, you are doing your bit to support Barnardos and help us raise vital funds to keep our services open.

Deposit of €25 is required to secure your space! To secure your spot today please download our registration form here and return to Liz.

ref: www.barnardos.ie

We hope this explains the process in more detail. The Wicklow Way will be supporting this event by attending a car boot sale where all goods sold will go towards this fundraiser.
More details to follow,
Roz

Handmade Crafts and Art Exhibition in Glendalough Hotel

The Artists of Glendalough and surrounding valleys invite you to a Handmade Crafts and Art Exhibition.

When: Sat Oct 23rd, 11am – 4pm
Where: Glendalough Hotel (Function Room)
What: Demonstrations In:

• Wood / Stone Carving
• Art
• Millinery
• Pottery
• Glass Crafting
• Batik

Hand-crafted Items, Locally Made, read more on www.glendaloughartsnetwork.com

This is an ideal opportunity to purchase a unique Christmas gift for someone special.

Halloween Walkers must raise 175 each for Barnados

Regarding the upcoming barnodos fundraising walk with Hilltop treks and Mountain ventures, it should be noted that each person intending to go must raise €175 each for barnados..

With only 3 weeks to do it’s time to get your thinking hats on- but don’t despair. Give it a shot. You may be suprised with yourself and it really is a great cause.

Personally we are thinking of a car boot sale to get the ball going here ayway. Anyone with any ideas can leave a comment and help inspire others.

Read more on original post here:

http://thewicklowway.ie/blog/2010/09/27/halloween-in-wicklow-2/

Halloween Walking Fun in Wicklow

Full Moon Walk for Barnardos on the 23rd Oct.

Those of you who are regular readers of our blog will be well familiar with Hilltop Treks and now Mountain Ventures Hostel in Donard Co Wicklow.

The guys are at it again with a really fun weekend planned for the upcoming scary season with a walk in aid of Barnados and in the theme of Halloween.

Yours truly will definately be going along and bringing a gang with her!

Over to you Hilltop Treks in association with Mountain Ventures:

• Date: Saturday October 23rd 2010
• Lugnaquillia (Log na gCoille) 931m (OSI Map 51)
• Time: 6hrs
• Distance: Approx 13Km
• Graded: Strenuous,
• Boots are essential. (No Boots, No Walk)
• Meeting Point: 2:30pm at Fenton’s Pub for registration and briefing.

Details of the Walk:

We will start the walk from Fenton’s Bar, which is just outside Donard and at the base of Lugnaquillia. From here we will follow an old boreen and track towards Camara Hill; this is a direct route up towards Lugnaquillia passing through the Glen of Imaal.

We will continue in a South Easterly direction along a ridge to the summit.

From the summit of Lug we will be able to see all the surrounding mountains and landscape, which is quite incredible on a fine day.

We should also get a great view of the sunset in the west and then the moon rising over the Irish Sea in the east.

We will return the same way.

We hope to be at the summit for sunset and making our return under the light of the Full Moon.

There will be a BBQ at Fenton’s when we return with some live music.

Accommodation: Will be provided by Mountain Ventures Hostel, those staying in the hostel are advised to get there early and book in before the walk.

Itinerary of the day:

• 2:30pm: Meet at Fenton’s
• 3:00pm: Walk starts
• 6pm: The summit of Lug and Sunset (this time of year)
• 6pm – 9pm: Descent by Moon Light from Lug.
• 9pm: BBQ and music at Fenton’s bar.

What to bring: (The weather will be a little colder this time of year)

• Walking boots (essential)
• Water
• Head torch or handheld.
• Warm top, gloves, hat and scarf.
• Waterproofs (just in case)
• Packed lunch, hot drink. Chocolate bar, fruit.
• Back pack with spare warm top and socks in.

For more details visit www.hilltoptreks.com

For accommodation details visit www.mountainventures.ie

Read our recent blog about the stayover and Lug walk to get a feel for this HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EVENT >>

To participate in this Unique Event

Contact Barnardos,Christchurch Square,Dublin 8.
T: (01) 453 0355
Cheap Call: 1850 222 300
F: (01) 453 0300
E: info@barnardos.ie

Hillwalking with Wexford Hillwalkers

Yours truly at The Wicklow Way enjoyed a great days hillwalking with Wexford hillwalkers club last Sunday 26th Sept.

A group of over 70 people turned up on the sunny morning to give hillwalking a go.

We walked the mountains adjacent to Mount Leinster including Knockroe expertly led by Philip, Ann, Catriona, Collete, Ger and Joe and all had a truly memorable and enjoyable day.

If your interested in hillwalking and live  closer to Wexford than Wicklow than why not visit them online at www.wexfordhillwalkingclub.wordpress.com/

Visit our PHOTO GALLERY  from the day on Flickr here >>

View map below to get an idea of the area we walked…

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Kilcoole Notes 27th September 2010

NIGHT CLASSES IN COLAISTE CHRAOBH ABHANN

Adult Education courses start back in Colaiste Chraobh Abhann on Monday
27th September.  You can enrol anytime by post or by phone 01 2870198
between 10.30am and 12.30pm Mon to Fri.

Courses include:

• Pilates,
• Yoga,
• Golf,
• Creative Writing,
• Sugarcraft,
• Home Baking,
• D.I.Y. and much more.
  See the school website at www.colaisteca.ie for more details or email adulted@colaisteca.ie

SET DANCING

Set dancing classes begin on Wednesday 29th September in the Mill Room at
8.00 p.m.

KILCOOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL

The music festival will take place on November 5th, 6th, 7th and 11th,
12th, 13th & 14th.  Please visit the new website www.kilcoolemusicfestival. ie,
or pick up a syllabus in one of the local shops.

BINGO

Bingo is back on Monday nights at the new time of 8.20 p.m. in St.
Patrick’s Hall.  There is a new Jackpot and all are welcome.

KILCOOLE IT CENTRE

ECDL course and Beginners course beginning shortly.  For details, phone
Stephanie on 01-2872017.

COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP

Kilcoole Community Thrift Shop on Penny Lane is open Tuesday – Friday 11.00
– 5.00 and Saturday mornings from 11.00 – 2.00.

Profits from the shop are donated each month to a different local group or
charity.  The shop stocks a large range of clothing for all the family, as
well as bric a brac, books, toys and household items.

Donations are gratefully accepted.  Enquiries 087 2867611

CONSTITUENCY CLINIC

Fine Gael County Councillor Simon Harris will host a constituency clinic in
the Mollys Pub on Main Street on Saturday 2nd October from 12.30 p.m. to
1.30 p.m.

KILCOOLE NOTES

If you would like to have your notice included in the Kilcoole Notes, phone
Jennifer on 087 2867611, email to oharaj@iol.ie, or call in to Community
Thrift Shop, Penny Lane, off Main Street

Christmas Party Nights Glenview Hotel Wicklow

Yessir it’s time to book your Staff Xmas Party and where better than the Glenview Hotel just outside Dublin in the Garden of Ireland. With gorgeous accommodation, spectacular views and welcoming staff there’s no better way to thank your employees for their hard work and dedication this past difficult year.

The Glenview Hotel Wicklow Christmas Party Nights:

Christmas Party Nights 2010

Back to the Future with your hosts Tommy Greene & Ryan O’Neill with hits from the 80′s onwards.

Dates Available:

• 27th November,
• 3rd,4th,10th,17th & 18th December

Price per ticket €49.00. This price includes a four course meal, entertainment and a Bar extension until late.

Accommodation:

We are pleased to offer you a special accommodation rate for Party nights of €55.00 per person sharing, inclusive of full Irish Breakfast and full use of our extensive Leisure facilities. Single occupancy €85 .00 per night.
This preferential rate applies to party night bookings only.

Woodlands Restaurant Christmas Lunches

Please enquire about our Christmas Lunches and themed evenings in our restaurant throughout December. Four course lunch in the Woodlands restaurant throughout December €25.00 per person.

Christmas day in the Glenview Suite For Non Residents

Sparkling Wine & Canape Reception
5 Course Lunch
Adults €95
Children €45

For bookings or enquiries please contact the Sales office on 01 274 0085 or email gpassi@glenviewhotel.com

We are pleased to offer  10% discount on all beauty treatments to guests of our Christmas Party Nights.

For more information visit www.glenviewhotel.com

Hollywood Notes September 27th 2010

GAA News

The Clubs Annual Social Night takes place on October 23rd in the Clubhouse.

Afterschool Care Hollywood

Afterschool Care has now started in Hollywood .  Some places still available; 2pm – 3pm , 2pm – 6pm and 3pm – 6pm .  Weekly and Daily rates offered.  For more information contact Sonia on 0872077227 or soniajones22@hotmail.com.

Lotto Draw

The numbers drawn in last week’s Lottto Draw were: 3,4,19,20.  No Winner.  The €20 winners were: May Nolan, Knocknadruce, Valleymount.  Susan Tutty, Silverhills, Ballymore.  Liam Kearney, Rustyduff, Glen of Imaal.  Marie Brophy, Dunlavin.  Ciaran Maguire, C/O Ardclough Bowls.  The next Jackpot now stands at €5600.  Next draw is on Oct 7th in the Hollywood Centre.

School Board of Management

A meeting will be held on Monday Oct 11th.

Badminton

Classes have now resumed in the Centre after the summer break, with the exception of next Saturday evening, Oct 2nd when there will be no Badminton.

Website

Hollywood Centre launched a new Website this week.  Keep yourself up to date on all current events on the new site at www.hollywoodcentre.ie.

Details of Hollywood Lotto results, local news, classes and courses in the Centre available on the site.  If planning a Party or event you can check our new events calendar.

To book the Hollywood Centre or place a notice in the district section of the Wicklow People please contact the Centre on 045 864979 or Email: info@hollywoodcentre.ie

Glenealy Notes 27th sept 2010

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.New courses available are :
• Digital Photography Workshop
  Ready to improve your photography skills? This course is for both beginners and improvers.  From understanding how to use your camera effectively to seeing and capturing beautiful compositions.  You will take field trips to take photographs and be shown how and what to do with the images once they are transferred to the computer.
• 2007 Skills Update Course
  Aimed at individuals with computer skills who wish to update their skills in using Office 2007 and familiarise themselves with the new Office environment (Duration 3 hours).

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

GYMBOREE

There will be Gymboree classes in the hall on Tuesday mornings from 9.45 to 11.45am. The class involves 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.  For further information contact Rachel on 086-8330212.

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Humpty dumpty classes will be every Friday morning from 10 until 12 noon.  Introduce your child to play with other children, singing, games and crafts.  Run by Cuidiu – Irish Childbirth Trust.

For further information contact Rachel on 086-8330212.

COMMUNITY GAMES BADMINTON

There will be junior badminton in the village hall every Wednesday from 6 until 8.30pm. For further information contact Sheila on 0404-44808.

45 CARD DRIVE

There will be a 45 card drive in the hall this Thursday the 30th of September starting at 8:45pm.

GLENEALY TIDY TOWNS

We would like to say thank you very much to all who turned up to help with our recent clean-up.  We got a lot of work done that evening. We would also like to thank two businesses for recent very generous contributions.
We have been getting great support and encouragement generally and all this is most welcome.

INDOOR HURLING

There is indoor hurling in Glenealy Village Hall every Monday from 6 to 7pm.  Further information contact Sheila on 0404-44808.

BADMINTON

Why not take up a hobby that keeps you fit and you can meet new people in a social setting.  All welcome from the experienced to the complete beginner.  Classes are from 7.30 to 10.30 in Glenealy Village Hall. All enquiries to Leslie on 0404-67755.

BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASS

There will be ballroom and Latin American dance classes in Glenealy Village Hall every Friday.

These classes are for both adults and children from the age of four.  There will be NEW ballroom and Latin class for 4-7 year olds at 5.15 -6pm.

Ballroom and Latin class for 8-15 year olds at 6-7pm. Adult ballroom and Latin at 8.15-9.15pm.

If you would like more details please email info@wicklowlatindance.com or call 086-3262635.

AUCTION

Are you looking for a bargain?  If so come along to the Auction in Glenealy Village Hall this Sunday the 3rd October at 2pm.  There will be household furniture, delph, glassware and lots more on offer.

All proceeds to Glenealy Hall.  For more information see ad in paper.

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.

Aughrim Notes 27th Sept 2010

Thanks

Aughrim Sheep Show Committee would like to thank everyone who subscribed so generously to their very successful Cabaret in O’Toole’s in aid of St. Catherine’s Services (Children with Special Needs) Newcastle.  The total amount raised was €820.00.  Thanks to the sponsors of the Raffle: Byrne’s Londis, Aughrim and Pettitts SuperValu, Arklow.

We would like also to thank Joe and James O’Toole who sponsored the Music which was provided by “The Pub Crawlers” and a very enjoyable night was had by all.

Active Retirement Group.

Next outing is to the Arboretum in Carlow on Thursday October 14th. Those interested in going please contact Margaret on 0402 36660.

Don’t forget all proposed contributions to the Aughrim Times newsletter must be submitted before October 1st to allow time for issue in mid-November.

All contributions to be in Word document to decstaunton@ireland.com

Don’t forget the Monday morning drop-in for coffee in the Pavilion at 10.30am.Next General Meeting is on Tuesday October 5th at 3.00pm in the Pavilion. All members requested to attend.

ICA Adult Education

• Crafts with Maureen -Introduction to Crochet. 5 week course Max. Number 10. Commencing Mon Nov. 22nd 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
• Cooking with Brigíd & Guests.  5 week course in Basic Cookery introducing a variety of dishes. Max Number 10.  Commencing Tue Nov 9th 7.30pm – 9.30 pm.
• Getting the best from your Camera– with Award Winning professional photographer Garret Byrne.  3 week introductory course  Min Number 7, Max 10  Commencing Tue Oct. 12th 8pm – 9.30pm.
• CPR One Night course, 3 hour session on how to perform CPR given by members of Aughrim First Responders Group Max Number 10.  Date to be confirmed. Time 7.00pm – 10.00pm.  Donation from class to the First Responder group to help purchase a second defibrillator for Aughrim Village.
• Art Class with Catherine Ryan.  5 week course Max Number: 10 Commencing Oct. 11th from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.   Tea break included.  Open to non members male and female. Enquiries to: Brigíd 0402 36325 after 4p.m.Information evening and enrolment Tuesday  October 5th in ICA Guild Room (Old School) at 8.30pm.

Community Games AGM

The AGM of the Aughrim/Annacuura Community Games will take place on Thursday night, September 30th, at 8.30pm in the Sports Complex.  All parents are invited to attend. Help is always appreciated during the year and anyone who is willing to assist with the training on Monday nights will be very welcome.

Market

The Market is open every Saturday 10.am – 2.oo.pm.  Enjoy Country Shopping at its best in Ireland’s Tidiest small Town in the Pavilion, Rednagh Road.  Please try and support this local enterprise.

New stall holders are always welcome. Enquiries to 086 0865838.

Aughrim Juveniles

Aughrim Juvenile U-8 and U-10′s capped their season off by hosting the final hurling blitz of the year in Aughrim on Saturday last. On a sunny morning, teams from Avondale, Arklow Rocks and Carnew along with the host club had a very enjoyable morning of relaxed entertainment. All games were played in good spirit with some delightful hurling being played at this very tender age.

All clubs have made great strides this year with their underage talent and all augers well for the future. Aughrim GAA Club would again like to thank all the parents for putting on a fine spread of food and for helping out on the day.

We would like to thank Liam Keenan who always turns out to referee and the coaches – Rory Connolly, Derek Kavanagh, John Keenan, John Byrne, Pat Murray, Alan Dillon, Sean O’ Shea, Pete Carroll, John Gunning, Thomas Shannon , John O’ Byrne and Paul Whelan who give so freely of their time week in week out to coach in excess of 90 children each week.

We would also like to thank all the children for the effort and dedication they put in during the year, they have been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to having them all back again next year.

Outside training for U-6, U-8 and U-10′s has now finished for the winter however we will be starting indoor hurling in the near future. The U Can Awards will be taking place on 2nd Oct (Hurling) and 9th Oct (Football) in the county Grounds, Aughrim will have 6 players representing the club on both days, and we would like to wish them all the best as they compete against clubs from all over the county.

Hard Luck to the Aughrim/ Annacurra U-13′s who lost to Tinahely in the Ray Daniels Cup last week, having had 70% of the possession in the first half they still found themselves in arrears having missed a few easy frees and hit the post and crossbar on a number of occasions. Their luck didn’t change either in the second half when they lost Elliot Robinson through injury and missed a penalty. Tinahely were able to tag on a few goals and ran out realtively easy winners in the end. Roan Lynch and Elliott Robinson were very impressive for the losers who also had strong performances from Brian Shannon, Daniel O’ Hare and Dan Owens.

Aughrim/Annaccura were the only team to play all their matches in this competition and deserved better for their efforts. Thanks to the coaches of Paul Whelan, John O’ Byrne and Richie Doyle for guiding the team to the final.

Bee-Keeping

Greenan Farm Museums & Maze are hosting an Introduction to BEE-KEEPING workshop with experienced bee-keeper Stewart McGrane on Sunday October 3rd from 10am to 4pm.  Bookings essential 086-8845624 or 0404-46000.

Lotto

The numbers 1, 9, 17 and 21 were drawn in last week’s sports club lotto.  Match three winners were Tommy O’Sullivan, Mervyn Stephenson, Declan Carter, Tracey Gannon, Kay Byrne and Kim & Des. The jackpot was not won. Next week’s jackpot is €7500.

Divine Inspirations from Jesus and Mary

An Irish born mother living in Sydney receives messages form God the Father, from Jesus and Mary, and from many saints. She has been told to spread these messages throughout the world.

During her visit to Ireland, October 4th-8th, she will give her testimony at The Church of the Holy Cross, Myshall, after 7.30 p.m. Mass on Friday  October 8th, celebrated by her spiritual director Fr. Eugene Szondi.

Programme: Mass, testimony, confession, rosary, divine mercy chaplet, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament andBenediction.

Refreshments afterwards in the community centre beside the church. All are very welcome.  Enquiries:  087 2898032.

Notes Deadline

The Aughrim Notes can be emailed to aughrimnotes@eircom.net, before 8 p.m. on Sundays. Please do not send attachments.