Laragh Glendalough  Notes

Car Boot

The next car boot sale will take place on Sunday 2 October come along a grab yourself a bargain.  Many new and nearly new items.  Tea, coffee and home baking.  Vans must be booked in.  Contact the centre 0404-45600 or come up on the morning open from 11 to 4pm and from 9am for traders.

Country & Craft Market

The next Country & Craft Market takes place on Sunday 9 October and we will have our usual array of home baking, crafts and gifts.  We also hope to have a special attraction on the 9 October, more details to follow.  Free parking and refreshments available.  Open from 11am until 4pm.  Contact Colette on 0404-45600.

St Kevins Ladies Soccer

Congratulations to St Kevins Ladies Soccer who came second in the Dublin Women’s Soccer League.  We wish to thank Flatley (Michael Healy) for all his effort and dedication and we really appreciate how much time he put into the team. We also wish to thank the Conways for the field and Lynhams for their food and the Glendalough Hotel for their sponsorship and to all our supporters who came to our matches. St Kevins ladies are now recruiting – if you interested we are having a meeting in Lynhams on Thursday 29 September  at 8 p.m. in the lobby. A great opportunity to build fitness, have fun and meet new people. Contact Michelle on 086 1225786

Zumba

Adult Zumba classes starts back in the Brockagh Centre with Kate from  28 September from 7.30 – 8.30 p.m.  So get fit in a new, fun way.  Call Kate on 086 8256775.

Elevation Dance

Elevation Dance children’s classes start back this Wednesday afternoon.  For further information call Kate on 086 8256775.

Yoga

Yoga at the Brockagh Centre.  Hilde’s Thursday morning yoga class is back from 10.30-12 noon, Viva’s easy yoga is also back on Thursday evenings from 6.45 p.m. – contact Hilde/Viva class on (0404) 40000.   Tuesday evening Gentle Yoga class with Rachel is also back at 7 p.m .  Rachel will also be starting Chair Yoga on Tuesday 28 September.   Call Rachel on 087 3161446.

Child Care, Domestic/Carer First Aid

This course is designed especially for parents of young children, people who care for young children and home care workers.  The course will take place on Thursday 29 September from 9.30 a.m. -5.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh.   Topics covered will include CPR for adults, children and infants.  Head injuries and unconsciousness, medical emergencies, bleeding and shock, fractures and soft tissue injury.  Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance.  For cost and to book call Pat Reid on 045 866117 or 086 8210349.

Cabaret

There will be a Cabaret on Friday 14 October, 2011 in the Glendalough Hotel in aid of the Tidy Towns.  Music by Johnny Stafford.  Admission 5 euro.

Circuit Training & Kettle Bells

Get Fit, Lose Weight, Feel Good.  New Course  Tuesday & Thursday nights 6.45-7.45pm (starts 4 Oct)  Call Peter on 087 6319686

Tenth Anniversary Event

Glendalough Hermitage Centre invite the community to their tenth anniversary celebration event   on Friday 30 September at 7 p.m. at the Hermitage for a tree planning ceremony with Andrew Doyle T.D.  This will be followed by a concert of prayer and reflective music with Father Liam Lawton and St. Kevin’s Parish Choir.  Refreshments in the Brockagh Centre.

Annamoe Community Development Ltd.

Sheila is hosting our first Ceili and Set Dancing night in the new Community Centre.
On Friday 30th September at 8p.m.   A chance for families and everyone young and old to learn and dance
There will be a raffle and refreshments
Admission Free

Community Awareness of Drugs (CAD) Course

The free drug awareness course will now be held in October. The course will be facilitated by Community Awareness of Drugs (CAD) who are voluntary organisation and charity that provides comprehensive drug education programmes for parents and carers.  For further information on this course and enrolment please phone the Brockagh centre on (0404) 45600.

Mobile Library

The mobile library is in Laragh every second Thursday from 11.30 a.m until 12.30 pm.  The next dates are 6 and 20 October.

Citizen’s Information

The Citizen’s Information Centre at the Brockagh Centre is open on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The next dates are Tuesday 4 and 18 October from 10am until 12 noon for information relating to your rights and entitlements.  No appointment necessary.  This is a free and confidential service.

Tours 2012

There will be a tour to France around Easter (La Bourboule). And tour to Poland if there are enough people who would like to travel in June/July.  Also Bus Tour to Scotland, the Highlands and Isle of Sky in August.  Names and deposits before Christmas on any of the tours.  More information later.  Contact (0404) 45276 after 8 p.m.

Tuesday Night – Dance Night

Tuesday night is dance night at the Brockagh Centre from 9.30 pm till late with the Wicklow Man.

AA Meetings

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh at 8.30 p.m. every Monday

Wicklow Town Hostel Job Offer

A great opportunity exists for the adventurous backpacker looking to live in Wicklow. Wicklow Town Hostel, aka Captain halpins Bunkhouse is looking to exchange accommodation for a few hours work a day – now this is definately something I would have been interested in my backpacking days!!

Trish and Ian run a  welcoming friendly hostel too so your bound to have fun!

Taken from Wicklow Town Hostels website:

Free accommodation!
We are looking for backpackers who would like to exchange 4.5 hours work/day for accommodation, breakfast, food and an insiders knowledge of Wicklow.
If you know someone or two people who might be interested perhaps you could forward this message to them.
A friendly and cosy atmosphere, and a great way to experience Irish life and culture first hand!
For more information or to apply please email
wicklowtownhostel@gmail.com

Kings 4×4 Landrovers SnowChains

With another Winter looming now is the time to consider investing in some quality Snowchains for your landrover from Kings 4X4, Wicklow

For more visit them online at www.kings4x4.com or on Facebook here >>

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Hotel Wedding Fair This Sunday

The beautiful Summerhill Countryhouse Hotel in Enniskerry Co Wicklow invites all Brides and Grooms planning the perfect wedding day to our upcoming Countryhouse Weddings fair

Situated only a short drive from Dublin City Centre, The Summerhill House Hotel is the Perfect Wedding Venue for your wedding day.

Hollywood Notes Sept 19th

No Name Club

The No Name Club is a Club for 15 to 18 year olds. The Head Office for this Club is now situated in Baltinglass, so if anyone is interested in getting involved in setting up a Club in Hollywood Centre there will be plenty of support available. Anyone interested please contact 045 864979 .

Friendship Club

The Friendship Club recommenced on Wednesday last. It will take place every Wednesday in the Community Centre from 2.15pm -5.15pm. new members always welcome.

Music lessons in Dunlavin

Violin and Cello lessons for children recommence in September and anyone in the West Wicklow area wishing to attend should contact Lisa Byrne on 087-6301997 or preferably email to lisabyrne1964@gmail.com. All levels are catered for and fees are €5 per lesson payable by term and in advance. Lessons take place in Dunlavin National school on Saturdays and are taught by very experienced and qualified teachers. Instruments are available for rental @€30 per year

Set Dancing

Set Dancing has now resumed in Valleymount Community Hall, and will continue to run, on Thursdays, from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. New members always welcome.

Coffee Morning

The Coffee Morning in the Community Centre last Thursday was a great success. Many thanks to all who supported the fundraiser which was in aid of the Curragh Hospice. If anybody still wishes to donate they can do so to Sheila Kelly, Celine Kinahen or Marie Tutty.

Volunteer Drug Awareness Training

The Drug Prevention & Education Initiative provides training & support to volunteers & staff working with young people in Kildare, South Dublin & West Wicklow. This project is managed by Foróige, the National Youth Development Organisation and is funded through the South Western Regional Drug Task Force. We are facilitating Drug Awareness & Activity Training for Volunteers on Saturday 24th of September 2011. This training is provided free of charge. This training aims to increase awareness of effects of substances and substance related issues, provide up to date information on current trends and research of substance use among young people. It also aims to support volunteers to plan and deliver drug awareness programmes with young people and identify best practice when dealing with incidents within the club/project. This training is open to all volunteers who are working with young people in Kildare, West Wicklow and South Dublin including clubs, youth projects and youth cafe. If you are interested in attending the training please contact us: Debbie Garry: debbie.garry@foroige.ie / 086-026435 Catherine Byrne: catherine.byrne@foroige.ie / 086-7953215

Geraldine Clifford School of Irish Dance

The Geraldine Clifford School of Irish Dancing is one of the longest established Schools of Dance in Co Kildare and Co Wicklow. Classes have now started up in the Hollywood Centre on Tuesdays from 4-5pm. Some places are still available. Both Solo and Figure Dancing taught by Tracey O’ Dwyer T.C.R.G. Qualified Dance Teacher. Please contact Tracey on 087-6533706 to Register. All levels welcome. Class numbers limited to ensure individual attention. Enquiries www.scoilgeraldine.com

Bingo

Bingo will take place in the Hollywood Centre on Thursday evening at the usual time of 8.30pm. There are 2 JACPKPOTS of €3000 on offer each week, so why not come along and chance you arm, you never know you could WIN!

Karate

Karate classes every Friday afternoon in the Hollywood Centre from 6.00 – 8.00pm. For further information please contact Donal on 0861965540.

Hip Hop

All Hip Hop Classes in the Hollywood Centre have now resumed after the summer break, at the usual time of 4.00-6.00pm. New members always welcome. For further details please contact Sinead on 0872924559.

Ballet

Ballet classes have now resumed in the Hollywood Centre on Mondays at the usual time of 3.00-5.00pm. For further information please contact Ruth on 086 4062618

Bowls

The Hollywood Bowls Club, have now resumed their weekly meetings after the summer break. The meeting times are, Tuesdays and Fridays from 8.00-10.00pm.

Pilates

Pilates every Tuesday evening from 7-8pm in the Hollywood Centre. For more information please contact Mary Jane on 086 3568284 .

Laura Greaves Bursary

The Saturday morning Music lessons in the Hollywood Centre have now resumed after the Summer Break from 10.30-12.30. All welcome.

Hollywood GAA Notes

Hard luck to the Junior side who were narrowly beaten by Baltinglass in the last game of the league which ended up deciding thetitle. Despite a great effort the lads fell just short being beaten by a point, 1-04 to 0-08. The Club’s Flag Day takes place in Ballymore Eustace this weekend, before coming to West Wicklow in a few weeks time.

St.Kevin’s Gaa Notes

Well done to all who received their Junior Cert results last week. Hard luck to the Minors beaten by Tinahely.

Bookings/Notes

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.

Kilcoole Notes Sept 20th

MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS

New classes begin in St. Patrick’s Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Juniors (7-15 years) from 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., Seniors (15 upwards) 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 pm. First lesson is free. These classes aim to improve physical conditioning, with proven body movement techniques, while learning all the basic techniques and skills of martial arts.

Enquiries 085 7736872 , email - stuartsfitness@yahoo.co.uk.

JUNIOR RED CROSS

The junior Red Cross group is back for a new season in Kilcoole Primary School (St. Anthony’s Building) on Wednesdays from 7.00 p.m. Enquires to James Gilnagh 085 8199123 .

LUISNE GROUP

New courses include Art Therapy, Drumming, T’ai Chi Chi Kung, Mindfulness, Herbal Remedies, Yoga and much more. Luisne is a spirituality centre under the auspices of the Sisters of the Holy Faith. For further details please contact Sr. Miriam Lucas 01-2010001 , or info@luisne.ie

BINGO

Bingo is held on Monday evenings in St. Patrick’s Hall. It starts at 8.20p.m. and everyone is welcome.

KILCOOLE COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP

The shop is located on Penny Lane, off Main Street. We are open from 11-5 Tuesday to Saturday. We gratefully accept donations of clean family clothing, books, bric-a-brac and household items. No electrical items please. Please do not leave donations outside the shop at any time. Each month we make a donation to a local group or charity. Please call in for a browse, and support local initiative.

CONSTITUENCY CLINIC

Simon Harris T.D. hosts a constituency clinic on Thursday evenings (except bank holidays) from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. in the Mollys.

COUNSELLOR

Cllr Tom Fortune is available at any time to meet with constituents. To make an appointment phone 086 2488195 .

NOTES

Send to oharaj@iol.ie or phone 087 2867611

Open Day at the Sharpeshill

Open Day at the Sharpeshill Animal Sanctuary. We are hoping for good weather on the 2nd October because as well as having our annual Blessing of the Animals at 3pm, we are also having a Classic Car and Tractor Show and Car Boot Sale and Car Jumble.

If you would like to take part on the day with your own vintage car or if you have something to sell please contact our office at 0404 44783.

Please spread the word about the Open Day and put up posters in your local area.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the day.

~ Anne, TJ and Linda

www.wicklowspca.org

Full Body Massage Sept Offer

Winter is just around the corner and many of us are starting to feel the chill. This is the time of year when many of us sniff and cough before developing the cold which lingers or just keeps coming back. But it does not have to be this way.

Some simple immune boosting techniques may be all you need to keep the bugs away.

Massage therapy is a very effective way of removing unwanted and un-needed toxins in the body. These toxins often make our systems slow and sluggish which can lead to a depleted immune system.

Regular massage increases blood flow which helps to increase oxygen to the cells and remove the waste products. Most people after a massage feel rejuvenated and revived.

It is such a fantastic way to remove stress from the body both mentally and physically.

For the month of September Sole 2 Soul Therapies, based in Wicklow Town are offering Full body massage for only €50. (1.5hr treatment).

For further information visit www.sole2soultherapies.com or Tel Orla on  086-1040407

Christmas Party Nights 2011

The Grand Hotel  Christmas Party Nights are now available to book:

Choose from Comedy, Music or Your Private Venue Party!

Brendan Grace in the Abbey Suite

For one Night only Saturday the 10th December

• 5 Course Banquet Dinner & Show €55.00 per person
• Just the show €30.00 per person
• Doors open at 7.30pm with a Mulled Wine Reception
• Dinner is served at 8pm sharp

Live Cover Band Nights & DJ till Late

• 9th and 15th December Fusion Band
• 16th, 17th and 18th December Afterhours Band

Above music nights include:

• 4 Course Banquet Dinner €30.00 per person
• Door open at 7.30pm with a Mulled Wine Reception
• Dinner is served at 8.30pm sharp.

With our Compliments…

For large group bookings if you have 12 or more we would like to give your party a complimentary ticket to the organiser and for groups of 20 or more we would also like to give you 2 Complimentary Bottles of wine

The Venue Nightclub is available for xmas parties too!

• Private bookings and VIP areas Available
• Package Includes our Venue DJ, Drinks on Arrival, Finger Food and much more

Xmas Party Accommodation

Book now to avail of our Christmas Party accommodation Rate of €30 per person sharing a Double or Twin room Bed and Breakfast.

For more information on any of the above visit www.grandhotel.ie or tel 0404 67337

Catterys in Wicklow

Loving this Boarding facility for cats in Wicklow Town called The Cats Pyjamas!

As many of our regulars know our website began with our helpful dog Skippy and it appears that this Wicklow cattery also has a mischevious animal named Pepsi who gives us an overview of life in the Cattery!

So next time your taking a short or long break and need someone to mind your cat why not give Judy ( or Pepsi) a call on 0858127469!