Easter Saturday 07^th April

Don’t forget folks:

Laragh Woodland Reserve Hands-on Volunteering Day

Join the Native Woodland Trust on Saturday 07^th April for a fun hands-on volunteering day on our scenic Wicklow Mountains Reserve. The reserve is situated high in the mountains above the village of Laragh, overlooking a picturesque valley on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Hands on volunteering days are the perfect way to have fun and get some exercise in the great outdoors while making a real difference for Irish conservation.

2012 will see the continuation of our tree planting activities on our Laragh reserve where we aim to create a community native woodland within this beautiful valley. “This woodland is for the enjoyment and use of the community and our native wildlife and it will be passed on to our next generation as a valuable contribution to a country where native woodland is all to scare. For this important mission we need your help.”

On Saturday we will be preparing the site for this year’s up and coming tree planting with some important access path clearance. This essential reserve maintenance will be carried out using hand-held tools and simple techniques and will be co-ordinated and overseen by our reserve officer. We will of course take plenty of breaks, stopping for tea (on us!) and some lunch while enjoying the spectacular views and fresh air of the Wicklow Mountains. So join us and make a difference for Irish conservation. Everyone is welcome!

The meeting point for this event is the Brockagh Centre car park, Laragh, Co. Wicklow at 10:30 on Saturday 07^th April. We will be working onsite until 16:30 however volunteers need not spend a whole day – any time contributed is worthwhile and very much appreciated.

Booking is essential for this event.  For more details and to book onto this volunteering day please contact Kieran at kieran.flood@nativewoodlandtrust.ie or on 087 1953629.

Make Your Good Friday Great

Full Moon Walk taking place in Enniskerry on Good Friday April 6th
Make Your Good Friday Great with A Full Moon Walk.

Meet: Enniskerry at @ 8pm. (Beside the Clock Tower)
Price €25

Bus available @7pm from Dublin Tourism Office Suffolk St  €10 return
For more info or to make a booking contact Terry www.hilltoptreks.ie/fullmoon.htm

Easter breaks in Wicklow

This Easter why not combine pleasure with health and book yourself into a welcoming B&B along the popular Wicklow Way walking Route?

Wicklow Way Lodge attracts many visitors who enjoy walking the famous Wicklow Way with its spectacular varied scenery including mountains, upland lakes, glacial valleys, forestry and farmland.

This 127km walk with an ascent up to 3,200 ft., commences in Rathfarnham, south of Dublin and finishes at a small village called Clonegal in County Carlow.

Our lodge and farm is situated very conveniently on one of these stages in Oldbridge at Lough Dan making us an ideal place to relax and re-energise for the next stage of your journey.

We provide

• a drying room for wet gear and boots
• Guest transport to Roundwood/Glendalough
• Luggage transfer to next accommodation stage of Wicklow Way
• Packed lunches are also available

Marilyn & Seamus Kinlan
Wicklow Way Lodge, Oldbridge, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow
Tel:  +353 (0)1 2818489
Mobile Phone:086 8435644
http://www.wicklowwaylodge.com

For More Walking Routes in County Wicklow visit our walking page on www.wicklowtourism.ie/activities-in-wicklow/wicklow-walks.html

Upcoming Events for WSPCA Sharpeshill

Collections, Family fun day for Easter and Craft Stall Holders wanted:

Hi Everyone,

We have a couple of events coming up over the next couple of weeks.

On the 24th and 25th March we are having a collection in Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Arklow.  So if you are out shopping over the weekend, we would be very grateful if you could support the animals.

And on the 1st April we are having our Easter Open Day from 1.30pm – 4pm.

Come and join us here at the Sanctuary for this great family day out with lots of events on the day including Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bonnet Competition, Egg and Spoon Race and lots more.

We are hoping to have Craft Stalls on the day.

So if you or somone you know would like to exhibit and sell on the day please contact the office at 0404 44783.

www.wicklowspca.org

FAMILY FUN DAY in the Burnaby Park

Great excitement will be had on Easter Monday as Greystones Tidy Towns are organising a monster FAMILY FUN DAY in the Burnaby Park.

• Games,
• Bouncy Castle,
• Mini Golf,
• Train Rides,
• Market,
• Arts & Crafts,
• Raffle
• Music and MUCH MUCH more.The purpose of the day is for families and friends of all ages to have a fun day out and raise money tor TidyTowns to help them continue the variety of projects they are undertaking to enhance the beauty and amenities in our town.

  All enquiries to mariettown@gmail.ie

Tennis Clubs & Camps in Wicklow,Kildare & Dublin

Looking for Easter or Summer Camp ideas for the kids?  Then check out the  upcoming Easter tennis camps from the Jamie Stafford Tennis Academy with venues in Co Wicklow, Kildare and Dublin.

Easter Tennis Camp season is now signing up online at www.jsta.ie, details below:

EASTER TENNIS CAMP:

Dates:

Camp 1: Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th April (Inclusive)

Camp 2: Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th April (Inclusive)

INDOORS ON RAINY DAYS

10am to 3pm each dayFor Children aged 4 to 16 years (Groups will be divided by age & standard)

For just €79 per child for the week.

At the following venues in Dublin:

• Rathdown School Glenageary»
• St. Michael’s College Dublin 4»
• Wesley College Dublin 14»
• Castleknock College Dublin 15»
• St. Colmcille’s School Knocklyon Dublin 16»
• SPORTSCO Dublin 4
  to book call:  01-6687022 ext (0)

At the following venue in Wicklow:

• DCW Wicklow Town

At the following venue in Kildare:

• North Kildare Tennis Club Kilcock

Daily Camp Schedule:

• 10am to 11.30am – Coaching, practice & games on the day’s topic.
• 11.30am to 11.50am – Break
• 11.50am to 1pm – Fun Tournaments
• 1pm to 1.20pm – Break
• 1.20pm to 2.50pm – Combination of tennis games & video
• 2.50pm to 3pm – Wrap-up and get ready to go home

More information on our Holiday Camps:

JSTA run tennis camps in various locations throughout the year. You can book places either online or call Jamie on  087 278 8985 or email info@jsta.ie

Our tennis camps are designed to cater to two age brackets, from 4 to 12 years, and from 12 years and over.

For more information on any of the services offered, drop us an email or call Jamie on  087 278 8985 or visit us on Facebook >>

Family Breaks for Easter Holidays

Great value Easter family breaks during the Easter Holidays with fun for all the family.

Whether your looking for a weekend or midweek break this Easter we have a selection of  Family holiday packages to suit you and your family such as our Fantastic Easter special 3 nights Bed & Breakfast for 2 adults sharing and up to 4 children stay free B&B all for €299.00.

Plus KIDS EAT FREE for dinner each evening 5.30-6.30 when dining with 2 paying adults.

Enjoy large spacious family bedroom with free cots, complimentary children’s welcome packs on arrival including free colouring books, crayons, and a treat, Great location with plenty of family activities and attractions located nearby including National Sealife centre, Bray Bowl, Zoom Adventure Play, Quasar, Glenroe Open Farm, Shoreline Leisure centre and many more.

At €299.00 for the room for whole stay its incredible value book today.
www.ramadabray.com , email: info@ramadabray.com, tel: 01 2760258

Easter Weekend Breaks 2011

Easter Breaks at great value this Easter 2011.

Enjoy a weekend break, a selection of midweek breaks or spa breaks when you visit the Summerhill House Hotel, Enniskerry.

An ideal location to enjoy the very best that the county of Wicklow has to offer, a wealth of activities and attractions are available locally to make this a really great break away.

From visiting Powerscourt House and Gardens, Glendalough Monastic site, Wicklow gaol to enjoying Horse riding, Golf, Fishing, Hill Walking, Forest Treks and swimming to shopping in Victorian village of Enniskerry or the award winning Dundrum shopping centre and much much more.

Why not add on a Spa treatment at the onsite Rainforest Day Spa visit www.rainforest.ie or tel: 01 2748080 for full details.

You can also add an extra night for just €50.00 per person dinner bed & breakfast.

We look forward to seeing you for some R n R this Easter Break.
www.summerhillhousehotel.com, email: info@summerhillhousehotel.com, tel: +353 (0)1 2867928

Easter Breaks in Co Wicklow Ireland

With the Easter holidays looming it’s time to book that easter holiday and no better place than the gorgeous county of Wicklow in Ireland!

Whether it be a spa break, family friendly holiday or romantic getaway Wicklow has it all for you.

Check out our  Special Easter Break Offers to date, They include:

• Easter at The Summerhill House Hotel Enniskerry
  Read all about it here >>
• Easter at The Grand Hotel Wicklow Town
  Read all about it here >>
• Easter at The Royal Hotel Bray
  Read all about it here >>

Visit our WOW – Whats On Wicklow Site for all the latest Special Offers here >>

Easter Breaks in Bray at Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel in Bray has some great Easter Break Offers this Apirl, so whether your planning a trip to Dublin Or Wicklow you can get the best of both worlds here.

Easter Package includes:

• Enjoy two wonderful nights at the Royal Hotel
• Traditional full Irish breakfast served each morning
• A Delicious evening meal served in the Heritage Restaurant on an evening of your choice
• Complimentary use of the Merrill Leisure Club including swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym
• Free child places available
• Complimentary children’s camp from 10.00am – 1.00pm and 6pm – 9pm (So you can be free to explore the town!)

Contact Gail in reservations on 012862935 or sales@royalhotel.ie
Read more here >>