Wicklows Future Looks Green and Keen

It is a rare but happy day when we get excited here at www.thewicklowway.ie, and today folks is one of those days!!

We have been contacted by two very enterprising groups who have great plans for Wicklow and Indeed Ireland.

First up is the soon to be opened Wicklow Hostel situated along the Moyne section of the infamous Wicklow Way Walk. This is an eco  friendly hostel and I forsee amazing times ahead.

Incidentally they need a bit of volunteer help to get the ‘Earthship Wall’ (? I dunno yet what it is but I am signing up!) built in time for the planned opening ( september 2009) and we will have more info on that very soon.

In the meantime check them out on: www.wicklowhostel.ie

Secondly but no less important is the entreprenurial Grainne Sherlock who basically wants to get more Wicklow businesses involved with discount offers for tourists visiting Ireland. The cards are  bought by tourists via her website in the form of a 20 euro discount card.

She works tirelessly promoting the scheme with her many tourism contacts and you, the wicklow business, get more tourists visiting you and therefore buying your goods! and for you its free.

They buy it for a whole year and can plan their trips to avail of whatever applicable discounts they wish to avail of.

Guys – this is a GREAT idea and she has done all the work for you. All you have to do is make an offer to be included! see  here for more explanation than I can offer!! on her website: www.emeralddiscounts.ie

Grainne has a wealth of experience within the Irish Tourism Industry and has many useful contacts which she is utilising.

This , my friends, Is how to suceed in a recession- join up – its FREE!!!!

Looking for some ideas for Easter Break?

Why not take a leaf out of our book and go camping?!! Ireland and especially Wicklow has much to offer the camping / caravanning lover with relatively low rates and much outdoor activities to keep you occupied.

Check out www.camping-ireland.ie for ideas on the camping parks near you in Wicklow such as River Vallery in Redcross Co Wicklow or Hidden Valley Holiday park in Rathdrum Co Wicklow or get outta  Co Wicklow for a while perhaps to nearby Kilkenny for an easter break.

That’s what we have planned anyway, we’re off to Nore Valley park in Bennetsbridge Kilkenny where we’ll take some photos and videos to show you how a novice camper like myself and skippy can enjoy it!!

ciau for now,

Roz and Skippy the dog
xx

http://www.camping-ireland.ie/wicklow/wicklow.html

Pet Friendly Accommodation in Wicklow

Located between Glenealy and Rathdrum Co Wicklow, is the lovely Mount Bracken House where my good doggy mate Nellie has stayed on occasion. She tells me that its really comfortable with loads of space to run around.

Here’s some blurb from their website to give you an idea:

Mount Bracken House welcome to the four legged members of your family. With kennels situated in close proximity to the main house your dog will also enjoy all that Mount Bracken House has to offer. Mount Bracken House is just 40 min from Dublin.

Dogs are walked twice daily on private grounds on 57 acres of the rolling hills in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Michelle Kilcawley  and Shane Moran
Tel: ++353-(0)404-46311
Email:  kennels@mountbrackenhouse.com

Web:  www.mountbrackenhouse.com

Dont forget to get your kennel cough injection in advance!!!