Wicklow Film Club Tsunami Fundraiser

Save Sunday 17th April in your diary for an afternoon screening of the beautiful Japanese film ‘Departures’ (PG) in the Grand Hotel, 3pm,  admission €8.

All proceeds in aid of Red Cross Tsunami Relief for Japan

Congrats to Fiona

Well done to Fiona  of Fionas Massage Therapies based in Ashford Co Wicklow who has just received news that she has been elected President of The Irish Massage Therapists Association.

Not only that Melanie Killion the Vice President is also from Co. Wicklow. Isn’t that just brilliant for the county.

Powerscourt Arms Country House Hotel April Events

Just Some of our Upcoming Events for April:

• Friday April 1^st - Live Music by Andrew Bennett
• Saturday April 2^nd - Live Music by Coverstone
• Wednesday April 6^th – Traditional Irish Music Night Live Music by Ger Doyle
• Saturday April 9^th - Live Music
• Wednesday April 13^th – Traditional Irish Music Night Live Music by Ger Doyle
• Saturday April 16^th - Live Music by Andrew Bennett
• Wednesday April 20^th – Traditional Irish Music Night Live Music by Ger Doyle
• Saturday April 23^rd - Live Music by Collie Lang
• Bank Holiday Sunday April 24^th - Live Music
• Wednesday April 27^th – Traditional Irish Music Night Live Music by Ger Doyle
• Saturday April 30^th - Live Music by Coverstone
• Bank Holiday Sunday May 1^st - Live Music by XLR8

Enquire about our Communion Lunches Available Throughout the Month of May

The Powerscourt Arms Country House Hotel Enniskerry, Where a Warm & Friendly Welcome Awaits You…

www.powerscourtarmscountryhouse.com

Gum shields offer for all G.A.A footballers:

Blessington Dental is delighted to hear that the G.A.A. is considering introducing the compulsory wearing of dental protection on a phased basis over the coming year.

A custom made properly fitting gumshield can help prevent serious dental injuries by protecting the teeth from being hit by external objects, preventing the lower jaw from being slammed against the upper jaw and by keeping soft tissue away from teeth preventing laceration of lips and cheeks.

The G.A.A. are said to be keen to bring in the wearing of gumshields to reduce the mounting costs of insurance payouts.

At Blessington Dental we think this is a great step forward and we are offering all G.A.A. players an exciting deal.

We will do a free dental exam with every gumshield we make. The cost of the gumshield is €60 for a single colour and €65 for two colours.

Each shield will have the players name on it.Contact the practice (contact details below) to make an appointment.

Blessington Dental,
Call: 045 865045
Email: info@blessingtondental.ie
Web: www.blessingtondental.ie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlessingtonDental?v=wall

Mothers Day craft Fair in Wicklow

Don’t forget peeps, the next car boot sale at the Brockagh resource Centre in laragh takes place on Sunday april 3rd which is of course Mothers day, followed by the craft fair on Sunday april 10th.

For more info visit www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie

Mothers Day at the Grand Hotel

Enjoy a set Lunch menu (including Children’s menu) in Wynnes Bar and Restaurant or if pre booked dining is available in the Friar Suite.

Little presses for the Mums on the day.

Lunch is served from 12.30pm.

Call our reservations team on Tel: 0404 67337 or Email: reservations@grandhotel.ie

Wicklow Arts Festival May 2011

When: Sunday 22nd May, followed by the four days, 26th – 29th May

Wicklow Arts Festival takes place annually in May in Wicklow Town. Now in its eight year, the Festival has gone from strength to strength to become an important cultural fixture in the calendar with audience figures rising steadily year by year.

For 2011 the Festival will be running over four days from Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th May with an extra day of activities added on Sunday 22^nd May which will be dedicated to the theme of International Year of Forests.

In advance of the upcoming Wicklow Arts Festival the new website for the festival, www.wicklowartsfestival.ie, has just been launched. With a fresh, new look the website coincides with the launch of the programme of events for 2011 which can be viewed online.

The new site includes a host of features including a comprehensive event calendar and listings, multimedia content including photo galleries of past festivals and videos and a ‘Plan your visit’ section for tourists to the town.

Visitors to the site can also keep up to date with the latest additions to the Festival’s programme of events via the Latest News section or by subscribing to the newsletter.

Commenting on the site Geoff Kane, Chairman of the Arts Festival said, “We are delighted to have launched our new look site in advance of this year’s festival and it reflects how much we have planned for 2011 in terms of events and activities.”

This year’s programme will have events to suit all tastes and includes Music, Comedy, Literary events, Film and Artisan Market- which will feature a festival stage.

“Our theme this year is a celebration of International Year of Forests for which we have added an extra day full of activities on Sunday 22nd May, followed by the four days, 26th – 29th May, which includes as many different types of events as possible to ensure that there is something for everyone.

We’re encouraging people to check out our site to see for themselves what’s planned for this year,” added Kane.

Full details on all events can be found by logging onto www.wicklowartsfestival.ie.

Reiki Offer for Facebook Fans

Orla of Sole to Soul Therapies in Wicklow Town is currently offering a Reduced Rate For FB Members.

As a special offer the Reiki level 1workshop in April (10am Sat April 16th) is now reduced to €130.

SAVE €50

This workshop books up fairly fast so please contact her to book your place. Visit her on Facebook to avail of this offer here:

http://www.facebook.com/Sole2SoulTherapies?ref=ts

New Venue launches in Wicklow this Friday

Wicklow in Bid for Miss Universe Title

Co. Wicklow is hoping to make global news by clinching the Miss Universe title this year.   Wicklow’s newest club and Cocktail bar – the Venue at the Grand Hotel Wicklow - is launching a huge campaign fronted by former Miss World Rosanna Davison to find the right girl to represent Wicklow and hopefully Ireland in the 2011 contest.

Management at the Venue nightclub say they are confident Wicklow can do it.  “We are confident that we can find the right Wicklow girl to represent us on a global stage.  We will be driving a massive publicity campaign so that every Wicklow girl who has dreams of succeeding in the modelling world knows about it.”

Top Irish model and Miss Universe Ireland organiser, Andrea Roche says she is expecting great things from the Venue Miss Universe.  “The only ever Irish Miss World is from Co. Wicklow.  We are expecting a very high standard from the winner of the Venue Miss Universe”.

This Friday Ireland’s glitterati will descend on the Venue Wicklow for the glittering launch of the Wicklow contest.  Crystal Swing, Gerald Keane and Lisa Murphy, Fair City stars, models, radio and TV presenters and socialites will all be attending the launch of the search for Wicklow’s Miss Universe.

Talent spotters from the Venue will be looking out for potential entrants over the month of April.  A public vote will decide the shortlist after which a panel of expert judges will select the Wicklow representative.

Top Irish designer, Hats by Jean has designed a one of a kind crystal tiara prize for the winner of the Miss Wicklow title.  The Wicklow Miss Universe will also receive luxury beauty products from Butler’s Pharmacy and Gold membership to the Venue.

As part of the prize, the winner will also have her hair done for the national finals by top Wicklow salon SK Hair and make-up by make-up artist to the stars, Sarahmarie Howes.

From Monday 3rd April potential candidates for the Venue Miss Universe Wicklow can download an entry form to the contest from www.grandhotel.ie or pick up an entry from the Venue nightclub.