Outdoor music festival Knockanstockan, Blessington Wicklow this summer

This summer sees a variety of homegrown music acts playing in wicklow by Blessington lakes. Including such Irish bands as The Mighty Stef- ( seen him in the sugar club many moons ago – he’s great! ), Sickboy and The Hot Sprockets to name a few on the weekend of July 24-26.  if the weather is good this wil be a weekend to remember for sure all in beautiful surroundings and only a short drive from Dublin.

so thats:

Knockanstockan festival
24-26 July 2009
Blessington lakes
Wicklow

For more details and to keep updated visit the festival; website at www.knockanstockan.ie

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!!!!

Greystones Theatre – Take a Peek…

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Star Studded Show Friday Feb 27th

Two things, firstly Astronomy Ireland are holding a few star watch events next Friday 27th Feb throughout Ireland, the closet to us probably being in Carlow IT : http://www.astronomy.ie/venusmoon2009(feb).html

These events offer us the chance to view the sky jewels through amazingly high quality telescopes – Indeed when we went to see Jupiter in Roundwood at the star b q last year (?) I was really amazed at the detail.

Many galactic events are taking place (some for the last time in 30 years, some not again until 2012, bringing to mind the Mayan Prophecies methinks!) thus the star watch events taking place.

Secondly have a look at this link, it certainly makes you think!

http://www.astronomy.ie/perpespective.html

Roz and skippythedog
xx
living Life The Wicklow Way

For anyone wondering Bus Info to Wicklow From Dublin Airport:

just click here

http://www.buseireann.ie/bubble.php?id=58

New Mobile Beauty Therapist  Service Coming Soon!

Feeling stressed out and need to unwind? Why not enjoy the luxury of an experienced and qualified Beauty Therapist offering a range of mobile beauty treatments in the comfort of your own home? Go ahead, pamper yourself. You deserve it!

Celine Moreton is a mobile beauty therapist based in Rathdrum,Redcross,Avoca,Conary and Co. Wicklow area, and is available evenings and weekends for treatments in the comfort of your own home.

“I am expanding my business and setting up a salon in my new home in the coming months.I am planning on giving clients the ultimate experience with a French boutique stile therapy room with separate bathroom and entrance to ensure 100% privacy.”

Treatments on offer include:

• Massages,
• Indian Head massage,
• Full Body Swedish,
• Hopi Ear Wax,
• Facials -Skin Truth and DERMALOGICA Facial New
  Contains no artificial fragrance or colour.This facial is for Dry to Normal skin types. Starting with a massaging pre cleanse with dermalogicas finest oils that brake down the impurities then onto essential cleansing this refreshingly water-soluble cleanser softens, cleans and leaves the skin supple and hydrated, Spritz toning mist,exfoliate,mask,massage and finish with skin smoothing cream. You will feel fantastic after this treatment.

• M.A.C Make-up,
• Waxing,
• Manicure and Pedicures,
• Individual Eyelashes application ,
• Neon lashes also available-great fun.
• Tans-Fake-bake Tan application,This tan developes over 8 hours and is then washed off leaving a very natural look.
• VITA LIBERATA silken chocolate instant colour. As seen on TV. This tan leaves a darker look it dry’s with in minute’s.It will also last for up to 10 days.
• Full bridal and wedding make-up service also available.

Contact info@celinemoreton.com
www.celinemoreton.com

Useful Services in Wicklow

Outreach Citizens Information Services

Blessington Library – provides  info on  Social Welfare Benefits, Employment, Health, Housing, Disability, Finance Family Matters and much more – so if you have something you would like to know about contact them every Tuesday from 10.30am – 1.30pm or tel the library on 045 891740.

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