Glendalough Laragh Notes 26 Dec

Brockagh Centre

The Brockagh Resource Centre wishes all friends and patrons a Happy New Year.  Thank you for your support throughout 2011 and we look forward to your continued support in 2012. We will re-open on Wednesday 4 January – tel (0404) 45600.

Tuesday Night – Dance Night

The Wicklow Man will continue with his Tuesday night dances at the Brockagh Centre over the Christmas/New Year period – next dance on Tuesday 3 January from 9.30 p.m.

Christmas at Annamoe Centre

New Year Celebrations Ceili with Sheila Lawless:  Friday 30 December 8-11 p.m.  Music by Roundwood Ceoltas Ceolteori.   Admission Free.  Raffle, prizes & refreshments on the night.

AA Meetings

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.  If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol please come along.

Santa Claus

Many thanks to Margaret Bolton, Tony McNally and all their young helpers for organising Santa’s visit to the Brockagh Centre and for Jimmy Cullen who kindly transported Santa from Lynhams to the Brockagh Centre.

www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie

Wicklow Way Xmas Info

Being an Internet business we are ALWAYS open in effect so if your a client and have an event coming up over the xmas you can still email us in and we will get it up for you.

Generally it’s a good idea to get the info in to us at least 4 days in advance for it to filter through all search engines and feeds etc. but we usually have it up within 24 hours anyway.

Apart from that  we would like to wish all our customers and business colleagues a very Merry christmas and a Wonderful start to 2012!

Kilcoole Xmas Notes

WELL DONE

A big well done to FIonnuala Britton for winning gold in the European Cross Country championship.

THRIFT SHOP

Thanks to all our customers and supporters for a great year in the Thrift Shop.   The free draw was held on Saturday 17th with a large number of prizes going to our faithful customers.  Many thanks to the ladies of Kilcoole Golf Club for donating vouchers for local shops to use in the raffle.
The shop will close at 5.30 on Thursday 22nd December, and re-open on Wednesday January 4th from 12.00 to 3.00, and will have the same reduced opening times for the rest of that week.  Normal opening hours will resume on January 9th.

KILCOOLE FEIS

Well done to Holly Campbell Fogarty for winning the Pat Byrne Cup for singing in the Kilcoole Feis.

BAPTISMS

Parents who wish to have their child baptised please complete a form in the sacristy at the relevant Church after daily mass or after the weekend masses (See www.kilquadeparish.com for mass times) or contact the parish office on 01 – 2819658 for more information.  4 weeks notice is required from parents who request baptism for their child. Baptisms in Newtownmountkennedy take place on the 1st Sunday of each month at 12.15pm, in Kilquade on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12.45pm, and in Kilcoole on the 4th Saturday of each month at 5.00pm.  A baptism preparation meeting takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the Carmelite Monastery in Delgany at 8.00pm.  Parents and Godparents are requested to attend this meeting.

BINGO

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

NOTES

Send to oharaj@iol.ie or phone 087 2867611

Hollywood Notes Dec 22nd 2011

Hollywood Youth Club

The Hollywood Youth Club, for 15-18yr olds takes place every Wednesday evening from 8.00pm-9.30pm.  New members welcome, just come along.

Bingo

Hollywood Bingo takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Thursday night at 8.30pm. We have two jackpots – €3000 and €1000 to play for each week.

Dates to Remember

Children’s Bingo in the Hollywood Centre on Thursday Dec 29^th at 5.00pm.

Hollywood Centre Social on Saturday March 3^rd 2012.

Whist

Christmas whist results – Top Score: Joe Miley. Other winners: Mary Brady, Maisie Mahon, June Doyle, Tricia Cullen, Tom Kelly, Harristown, Mary Phelan, Nicholas Kelly, Joe Tutty, Geraldine Tyrrell, Susan Tutty, Tom Kelly, Merginstown, Rose Mc Kivern and Neville Gyves.

The Hollywood Fair

Our DVD is now on sale, great value at €5. You can order / buy your copy from Daly’s shop, The Hollywood Inn, Tutty’s, Harry Farrington, Martin Byrne, Martina Traynor ,Bridie Wilson. Books are still available from Marie Corrigan or Martina Traynor. The Hollywood Fair would like to wish everyone at home and away a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I.C.A.

Hollywood ICA would like to wish their members, friends and everyone a Happy New Year.

Lotto

Our Lotto jackpot now stands at €5400. Get your tickets for the next draw 5^th January 2012 from the Hollywood Centre, Daly’s shop and local sellers.

All Ireland Sheep Shearing

An Information evening regarding the All Ireland Sheep Shearing 2012 will be held in the Hollywood Inn on January 14th at 7pm, all are welcome.

The Hollywood Centre would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and peaceful New Year.

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: info@hollywoodcentre.ie

Glendalough Laragh Xmas News 12 Dec

Glendalough Arts Network

Glendalough Arts Network wish to thank everyone who attened and supported the Christmas Lighting Event on the Green in laragh on Saturday last.  A special thanks to the school and the  children who participated as well as all our sponsors.

Free Seminar on Muscular Pains/Aches

Elena Rodriguez will hold a free seminar on “Tips to Treat Muscular Pains and Aches” at 6 p.m. on 15 December in the Brockagh Centre.  There will be a 45 minute talk and demonstration of different ways to deal with muscle pain at home and a 15 minute presentation of her local business, Soul in Hands Massage Therapy and the benefits of massage.

All who attend will have the opportunity to buy, if they wish, massage vouchers for half the normal price (e.g. a full body massage which is usually €60 can be bought for €30).

This would be a lovely Christmas present for yourself or others.  The seminar will be facilitated in a relaxed manner.  For more details phone Elena on 086-3283658.

Mobile Library

The mobile library is in Laragh every second Thursday from 11.30 a.m until 12.30 pm.  The next date is 15  December 2011.

Citizen’s Information

The Citizen’s Information Centre at the Brockagh Centre is open on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The next date is Tuesday 20 December from 10am until 12 noon for information relating to your rights and entitlements.  No appointment necessary.  This is a free and confidential service.

Christmas Carols in the Monastic City

Join us on Tuesday 20 December at 7.30 pm for a unique event to celebrate Christmas.  Beginning with a candlelit procession from the gates of the Monastic City, we will proceed to the ruins of the cathedral where a choir and other musicians will join us in an evening of traditional carol singing in the monastic style.

Tea and coffee will be provided afterwards in the Glendalough Hotel courtesy of Pat Casey.   Assemble in the hotel car park at 7.15 pm and if possible bring your own lantern/torch.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Admission is free and all are very welcome.

Tuesday Night – Dance Night

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

Christmas at Annamoe Centre

Christmas Cheer:  Thursday 22 December 7-9 p.m.  Come along for some Festive cheer including carol singing, mince pies & more.

New Year Celebrations Ceili with Sheila Lawless:

Friday 30 December 8-11 p.m.  Music by Roundwood Ceoltas Ceolteori.   Admission Free.  Raffle, prizes & refreshments on the night.

Indoor Bowls

every Tuesday night 7-10 p.m.

Female Circuit Training

every Monday night 7 p.m.

Moneystown Community Centre

45 Card Game.  45 Card Game every Tuesday night starting at 8.45 p.m. Teas served.  All are welcome.

AA Meetings

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.  If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol please come along.

www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie

Hollywood Notes Dec 12th 2011

Carol Service

There is a Carol Service and traditional music in the Hollywood Centre on Sunday 18th at 6pm. Local children playing their instruments and singing carols to entertain you while you enjoy your mulled wine and home made mince pies. Come along and get into the Christmas Spirit!

Hollywood Youth Club

The Hollywood Youth Club, for 15-18yr olds every Wednesday evening from 8-9.30pm.  New members welcome, just come along.

Parish Office

The Parish Office is open from 9.30am to 1pm Monday to Friday.  The Christmas Stock has arrived, including Christmas Mass Bouquets and Cards, Calendars, Glass Candle Holders, and Miniature Crib Sets.   All support for the Parish Office is very welcome.

Bingo

Congratulations to Nan Dooner, Kilcullen who scooped one of our €3000 jackpots last week. Hollywood Bingo has commenced their Turkey and Ham prizes on the run up to Christmas.  Come along and try your luck.  You might even win your Christmas Dinner. We have two jackpots – €3000 and €1000 to play for each week.

Dates to Remember

Children’s Bingo in the Hollywood Centre on Thursday Dec 29th at 5.00pm.  Hollywood Centre Social on Saturday March 3rd 2012.

Indoor Bowls

Every Tuesday and Friday evening from 8-10pm.  New members are always welcome.

The Hollywood Fair

Our DVD will be for sale in the coming week, great value at €5.  You can order/buy your copy from Harry Farrington, Martin Byrne, Martina Traynor or Bridie Wilson.  Books are still available from Marie Corrigan or Martina Traynor.

Sunday 18th sees something new in Hollywood, a “moving crib” and Carol singing commencing at 4pm.

Santa will be arriving to see all the children at 5pm.  We hope everyone young and old will come along and join in the community Christmas Spirit.  The Hollywood Fair would like to wish everyone at home and away a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Designer Ladies Clearance Sale

The Sale is currently on at Tipperkevin, Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare.  All stock is current Autumn/Winter 2011 and is reduced to half price or less.  Items for sale include Debs Wear, Occasional Wear, Dresses for Saturday Night, Casual Wear, Jeans, Coats, Jeweler, Shoes and Handbags.
For further info please call 087-6295842 or 087-2077227.

Lotto

Our Lotto jackpot now stands at €5200, a nice win coming up to Christmas. Get your tickets for the next draw 15th December from the Hollywood Centre, Daly’s shop and local sellers.

Whist

Christmas Whist will take place in the Hollywood Centre on Monday 19th December at 8.30pm.

GAA

Congratulations to Kevin Glennon on being chosen as Junior C Hurler of the year at the County Convention.

2011 Wicklow Gaa Year Books are on sale from Richard Burke.

The Club hold their annual Table Quiz in Tuttys on December 27th, with the Tom Nugent Golf Classic on the 28th.

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 Christmas News

SENIOR CITIZEN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Over 80 of our Senior Citizens braved the cold and enjoyed another great occasion on Saturday. Santa gave the oldest woman Kitty Quinn and the oldest man Con Hogan their special present, and like the Late Late Show there was one for everyone in the audience. The committee would like to say thanks to all who supports this event each year and we hope to have your continued support in the future. We would like to wish the whole community a peaceful and happy Xmas and a prosperous 2012.

CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS

As the playing season comes to a close, preparations are underway for our Annual Volunteers’ Night Out when we take the opportunity to say thanks to the many people who work to keep the Club in operation during the year. However small you think your contribution may be, we see it as part of the big jigsaw that makes up our Club. We look forward to what should be a great night. Kilcoole Golf Club is the venue and Friday December 16th the date.

We will present the Intermediate Championship medals at this Function and welcome all supporters and friends along – Tickets are 15 Euro each – great value! – available from Billy 0879614487/ Breda 0876998536/ Tracy 0877518680.

Indoor Camogie has now finished and will resume in Colaiste Chraobh Abhann on January 17th.
Hard Luck to Colaiste Chraobh Abhann’s Senior team who departed the Senior Schools Championship at the hands of holders Carnew during the week.
Though playing very well at times, the Kilcoole girls could not match the experience of their opponents at this level. Having done so well to reach the ‘A’ Championship semi-final they have set down a marker for next year’s team! Best of Luck to Carnew who now play Dominican Wicklow in the Final.

Heartiest Congratulations to Fionnuala Britton on her Gold medal Run at the European XCountry Championships on Sunday – a perfectly run race after endless hours, weeks and years of training – well deserved!

Well Done also to Una Britton who made her debut at this level in the U23 race. She performed very well with the best of Europe’s U23 Women and we will see her again on such a stage.

Fionnuala is one of the top 10 Runners currently nominated for European Athlete of the Month – please follow this link and cast your vote for her! www.european-athletics.org/athlete-of-the-month.html. She is currently at the top of the Public vote – but its close!

SANTA IN BYRNES

There was a great turnout to see Santa in Byrnes on Sunday 11th, with all children receiving a complimentary gift, and adults enjoying mulled wine, music and good cheer.   Many thanks to the Doyle family for running this lovely day.

THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop will make a donation to the First Responders Group on Saturday 17th at 1.45 p.m.  This will be followed by the draw for the raffle which has been running in the shop all week.

All customers who make a purchase are entered into this raffle, which includes vouchers for local shops which were donated by the ladies of Kilcoole Golf Club.   The shop will close at 5.30 on Thursday 22nd December, and re-open on Wednesday January 4th from 12.00 to 3.00, and will have the same reduced opening times for the rest of that week.

Normal opening hours will resume on January 9th.  Wishing all our customers and supporters a very happy Christmas and a thrifty new year.

BAPTISMS

Parents who wish to have their child baptised please complete a form in the sacristy at the relevant Church after daily mass or after the weekend masses (See www.kilquadeparish.com for mass times) or contact the parish office on 01 – 2819658 for more information.

4 weeks notice is required from parents who request baptism for their child. Baptisms in Newtownmountkennedy take place on the 1st Sunday of each month at 12.15pm, in Kilquade on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12.45pm, and in Kilcoole on the 4th Saturday of each month at 5.00pm.  A baptism preparation meeting takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the Carmelite Monastery in Delgany at 8.00pm.  Parents and Godparents are requested to attend this meeting.

BINGO

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

NOTES

Send to oharaj@iol.ie or phone 087 2867611

RTE has confirmed that they will have a film crew visiting the Town on Tuesday Evening and Wednesday, following our victory in round one of The RTE Business Christmas Towns Competition.

NOW EVERYBODY NEEDS TO GET INVOLVED IN THIS POSITIVE INITIATIVE AND DON A TOP HAT OR BONNETT!!!!

We need Your Help!

Wicklow Town has been Shortlisted to feature in The RTE Business Christmas Towns Competition.

This submission was based on the Victorian theme of the Gaol and will reward the winning towns for innovative ideas in getting people into the town to shop locally – WE NOW NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT!

RTE will be visiting and filming a 30 second piece in all shortlisted towns this weekend and then filming a 2.5 minute piece on the Winning Towns on 19th December.

For Wicklow Town to shine, we need all traders and retailers to get behind this theme and do us proud.

The Chamber will be printing up posters for your windows which you will receive in the coming days and we would all like you to get into the spirit of Victorian Times and hire, beg, borrow or make a Victorian outfit/ Window dressing for this event.

Outfits can be hired for just €25 from Ballina Costume Company (096 72154) and some clever, easy window ideas can be found online.

If you can think of any other ways that we can make this a success, please share it with us to get the whole Town involved.

Elaine Johnson
Chamber Executive
Wicklow Town & District Chamber
Wicklow Enterprise Park
The Murrough
Wicklow Town
Tel: 0404 66433
Fax: 0404 66464
elaine@wicklowchamber.ie
www.wicklowchamber.ie

Christmas…

It’s that time of the year again – Christmas.
Mention Christmas and you get different reactions – mostly good but to me Christmas means –  memories.

I remember ………

I grew up in a big old farmhouse with two sisters.  The house was big and rambling and VERY COLD  in the winter, I was around when there was no central heating brrrr!

Anyway – this Christmas I must have been around 4 or 5 and my sisters were all around a year or two of my age so Christmas was a very magical time for us.  Come Christmas Eve and all us girls and my dad came down the flu – lovely!

My dad  was quite sick and a very bad patient.  My Mom made up beds for all of us in the drawing room downstairs as we had just had a storm and our electricity had gone.
Picture the scene that night as we settled down to sleep………

Because of having no electric light the curtains had been pulled back so that some light could come into the room.  It had snowed during the day and it was a moonlight night and the windows were from floor to ceiling so the light flooded in.  There was a huge fire in the grate and I will always remember watching the mixture of colours on the ceiling, gold from the flames and silvery blue from the light coming in from the windows.

Sometime during the night we heard this tapping on the window and woke up to see this figure at the window.  Great excitement!  Father Christmas had come!  Can you imagine!

I can still hear my little sister howling when she discovered it was only the doctor!

Helen Pullen is local Wicklow based Artisit who paints gorgeous watercolours and knits wire jewellery- both ideal unique Christmas Gift ideas.

You can visit her blog at http://helenpullen.blogspot.com/ and you can pop into her at Kilmantin Art Gallery Bridge St, Wicklow Town.

The Mezzanine Cafe promotes Healthy Eating

The Mezzanine Cafe is located on the first floor in Earls newsagents and is an ideal place to relax and take time out from the days’ chores.

The cafe is spacious and bright with welcoming staff onhand to help you choose from their many dishes of homemade healthy fare.

Under the management of Valerie Mc Hugh, the Mezzanine cafe focuses on healthy eating habits and everything in the cafe is homemade and locally sourced, supporting local business.

Using traditional recipes their cakes are to die for and their homemade scones served with jam and cream have been voted the best in Wicklow!

The cafe ethos focuses both on healthy eating and community involvement and to this end they run events promoting local business within the cafe and local artists can display their art for sale on the cafe walls.

The Mezzanine cafe transforms into Wicklow Jazz Cafe with Jazz and acoustic events a recent addition to the cafe.

Currently the Wicklow Jazz Cafe run Monthly Sunday Jazz sessions during the lunchtime with recent musician Mia Parsons performing there in November.

Valerie and staff have plans to increase the music events to be run on a weekly basis in the new year and plan to showcase local talent and feature well known musicians from near and far.

The gig nites are BYOB ( Bring Your Own Beer) events and admission is free unless otherwise stated.

The Mezzanine cafe is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and open on Sundays when an event is taking place – see our facebook/twitter for times.

In a Rush? Order your lunch in advance and collect via the takeway which has access from the back car park (supervalu), making it convenient for collection pickup.

Keep an eye on our facebook page for latest Christmas festive treats and our daily soups & specials!

Wicklow Jazz Cafe at The Mezzanine Cafe, Earls Newsagents, Main Street, Wicklow Town.

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