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Looking for the best Christmas Party Venues in Wicklow to book this year? Well look no further, we’ve outlined some of our favourite spots and some information on their exclusive and shared Christmas party nights.

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Choosing your wedding venue is usually one of the most difficult decisions. To help with the big search we’ve put together a short list of some of Wicklow’s Top Wedding venue options that are certainly worth a visit.

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We look at some of the world’s major up-coming sporting events this Autumn. We cover some of the exciting Premier league Fixtures, Ireland’s International Rugby Series, a round-up of the PDC Darts, F1 in Brazil, along with some of the huge fights in the world of Boxing and the UFC.

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Your go-to guide for entertainment! Get the latest movie reviews from Omniplex Cinema Arklow, trending series on Sky Store & Netflix, and must-read bestselling books from Dubray.

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NEVO ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOW IRELAND 2025 DATE: Saturday 8th November | TIME: 9.30am – 6pm | LOCATION: RDS, Dublin | FREE ENTRY

DATE: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th October | LOCATION: RDS, Dublin | TICKETS: From €21

Welcome to the all-new International Dublin Tattoo Convention's fourth edition. Under new stewardship, and partnered with Total Tattoo Magazine, this iconic festival of body art will be a celebration of International and Irish tattooing, and much more. We hope to bring you the best tattoo event ever held in Ireland.

The show will bring together world class international tattoo artists with the amazing tattoo talent of Ireland and exhibit their incredible skills 'live''. Artists will compete in prestigious competitions, and you can have the chance to become a model or get a tattoo yourself. The show also will feature incredible entertainment, acts, shows, music, a stunning art gallery, photo booth, market stall traders & much more.

For further information and Tickets, visit: www.eventbrite.ie

BLIND TASTING WINE AT CONLON'S CONLON’S WINE BAR

Join us at the RDS Simmonscourt for the Nevo Electric Vehicle Show 2025 – a free event offering the chance to experience the latest in electric driving. Explore the newest electric and hybrid models from Ireland's top brands, get practical advice on every aspect of EV ownership, and hear from industry experts in a series of educational panel sessions. With live vehicle demonstrations, comprehensive brand exhibits, and a dedicated test drive zone, it's the ultimate day out for anyone considering the switch to electric.

RDS, Ballsbridge, Co Dublin

DATE: Wednesday 19th November| TIME: 6.30pm | TICKETS: From €35

A blind tasting of 3 whites and 3 reds.

Hosted by John from Premium Wines.

Our wine-tasting evenings are suitable for wine novices and experts alike; they are designed to be casual and fun with a chance to learn more about wine in the cosy surroundings of Conlon's Wine Bar. Small plates can be ordered from our food menu during the event.

Conlon’s Wine Bar, Brennan’s Parade, Bray, Co Wicklow.

For Tickets, visit www.eventbrite.ie

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WONDER OF TREES – SAMHAIN TREE EXPERIENCE RETURNS TO POWERSCOURT DATE: Saturday 01st – Sunday 02nd November | LOCATION: Powerscourt Estate

Powerscourt Estate is proud to announce a unique two-day festival celebrating biodiversity, mythology and wellbeing. Following the success of its inaugural year, the 2025 programme takes place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November at Powerscourt Estate.

This year the tree experience offers a rich programme of tree and nature walks, storytelling, forest bathing, and thought-provoking panel discussions. The aim is to inspire connection with trees, share knowledge, and highlight the ways in which trees sustain both biodiversity and human wellbeing.

Tickets: Tree and biodiversity walks: €15 | Forest bathing: €15 | Sunday keynote panel: €15 Saturday mini panel “Working with Nature Awards” is Free to attend but registration is essential. All paid tickets include entry to Powerscourt Gardens and can be booked online: www.powerscourt.com Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co Dublin 2

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DATE: Saturday, 22nd November | TIME: 8.30PM | VENUE:

Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, Kilmullin Newtown Mount Kennedy, A63 DW08 | TICKETS: From €30

Brian Kennedy is one of Ireland’s most inspired and revered ambassadors of music. He is not only a prolific songwriter but a master interpreter of lyrics as well, and audiences around the world continue to praise his exceptional vocal talents.

Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, the multi-platinum recording artist remains one of Ireland’s most popular singing stars.With “a voice to charm the angels,” Brian survived a childhood on the infamous Falls Road, West Belfast, at the height of its hellish history against all the odds to carve an extraordinary career in music.

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ARKLOW BAY HOTEL

DATE: Sunday 26th October | TIME: 7pm-11.30pm | TICKETS: From €55.00

Get ready to dance the night away as ABBAESQUE, the ultimate ABBA tribute band, returns by popular demand.

BBAESQUE, known for their incredible performances and remarkable resemblance to the original band, will transport you back to the golden era of disco with their energetic renditions of ABBA's greatest hits. From "Dancing Queen" to "Mamma Mia," this event guarantees a night filled with nostalgia and pure entertainment.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of non-stop dancing, laughter, and singing along to your favorite ABBA tunes. Whether you're an ABBA superfan or simply love great music, this event is not to be missed!

Doors open at 6pm, dinner served at 7pm & show starts at 9pm. For Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie The Parkview Hotel, Main Street, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 201 5600.

DATE: Monday 27th October | TIME: 4pm-5pm | TICKETS: From €15.00

ARKLOW BAY HOTEL Pat Shortt - Shortt stuff DATE: Friday November 21st | TICKETS: €30 (Plus Booking Fee)

This fun, family friendly show with some of the most realistic dinosaurs you will ever see anywhere in the world. This amazing 1hr show showcases the latest animatronic technology and ward winning puppetry.

The show centres around a magical professor who takes you back in time 65 million years to be precise. Meet Archie the cheeky anklysaurus and Bluey the fun but dark velociraptor and many more including a full-size Triceratops.

The show is aimed at families and is suitable for those aged 3+ and includes a mild scare factor.

Arklow Bay Hotel, Sea Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow.

Tel: 0402 26200. For Tickets visit: Eventbrite.ie

Hilarious and Outrageously madcap Father-Daughter Duo Pat and Faye Shortt are Taking Sketch Comedy

by Storm. Bringing belly laughs and brilliantly bonkers characters to stages across Ireland and beyond, The Shortt's– an irreverent and endearing Irish father-daughter sketch comedy act – are redefining what it means to be a comedic double act.

Geroid McCarthy DATE: Friday November 28th | TICKETS: €37.25 (Plus Booking Fee)

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DATE: Saturday 25th October | TIME: 10pm – 2.30am | TICKETS: From €11.70

DATE: Sunday 26th October | TIME: 8pm-11pm | TICKETS: From €28.00

Irish singer-songwriter from Foynes, Limerick, who gained recognition on RTÉ's Class Act and later with the band Mad for Road, finishing as runners-up on The All Ireland Talent Show. He gained significant global fame touring with Celtic Legends and performing at Disney World's Raglan Road.

McCarthy is known for his powerful voice and performances of Irish ballads and folk songs.

Get ready to be transported back to the era of timeless classic rock as Spirit of Smokie, the acclaimed Smokie show, prepares to take the stage.

Known for their authentic renditions and an uncanny resemblance to the iconic band Smokie, this promises to be an evening filled with the legendary hits and nostalgia that fans crave.

Whether you're a lifelong Smokie enthusiast or simply a fan of classic rock, this is an event not to be missed. Join fellow music lovers in celebrating the timeless hits of Smokie and reliving the magic of the era.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased at Hotel reception and www.eventbrite.ie

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Arklow Bay Hotel, Sea Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: 0402 - 26200 Web: www.arklowbay.com Nostalgia brings the Ultimate Old Skool Experience to Arklow. A night of dance anthems from some of Ireland's legendary DJs. With Old Skool Anthems featuring Mark Kavanagh, Alan Pullen, James Devlin, Wizard, Jay Hatchell, Bosco, Nordine Chigara and Chris Lyons.

Get ready for your favourite old skool anthems from the legendary Irish club scene.

The Royal Hotel Arklow on October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM. Over 18s - ID Required.

For further information on Tickets, visit: www.eventbrite.ie The Royal Hotel, 25 Main Street Arklow, Co Wicklow. Tel: 0402 32524.

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MUSHROOM HUNT WITH BILL O’DEA

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KILLRUDDERY

BRAY, CO. WICKLOW

DATE: Sunday 26th October | TIME: 10am – 4.30pm | TICKETS: €95

The Fureys DATE: Thursday 23rd October | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €37.00

Legends of Irish music & song, The FUREYS renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc take to our stage for the final time as part of their FAREWELL TOUR.

Bernard O'Shea Desperate House Husband DATE: Thursday 30th October | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €25.00 | COMEDY

Following the Rabbite family as they come to terms with eldest daughter Sharon's unplanned pregnancy, “The Snapper” offers slices of life from Northside Dublin in the 1980s and so much more. Beneath Doyle's earthy and recognisable Dublin humour, deeper interrogations are taking place giving substance to the hilarity.

Questions of family, community, friendship, and gender dominate, informing much of the laughter. The centrepiece in Roddy Doyle’s Barrytown trilogy, “The Snapper” has garnered legions of adoring fans, first as a novel in 1990, and then as a much-loved film in 1993.

Des Bishop: Lately DATE: Sunday 23rd November | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €30.00 | COMEDY

Bernard O'Shea, the 'Desperate House Husband,' invites you on a hilarious escapade into the stay-athome parenting world. Brace yourself for comical tales of domestic appliances with sinister intentions, yearning for a peaceful night's rest, and even covert playground reconnaissance operations. It's a laugh-out-loud journey through the trials and tribulations of modern family life!

The Snapper DATES: 4th - 8th November | TIME: 7.30pm (2.30pm Saturday Matinee) | TICKETS: €22.00 | THEATRE

On Sunday 26th October, join Ireland’s premier mycophagist, Bill O’Dea for a dedicated course to learn about one of nature’s most underestimated mysteries – fungi, as you hunt and forage around our 800-acre Estate.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and intermediate practitioners, with all materials provided. After tea/coffee and scones on arrival, Bill will give a talk on the wonderful world of mushrooms with guidance on identifying edible and toxic mushrooms, while also sharing information on their medicinal uses, nutrition and their importance in ecosystems. Then, the mushroom hunting will commence!

Once your mushrooms have been gathered you’ll return to base and enjoy lunch in The Grain Store, before Bill and his team will help identify and cook your findings.

Killruddery, Southern Cross, Bray, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 286 3405.

PSYCHIC SHOW WITH MICHAEL HENRY THE ARKLOW BAY HOTEL

DATE: Monday 27th October | TIME: 7.30pm – 9.30pm | TICKETS: From

€25.00

Des Bishop is back with his new show Lately. The world has changed, Ireland has changed and Des’s life has changed… A LOT. Lately is an hilarious, in your face standup show that talks about all this and more as Des tried to make sense of all the changes in his life and all our lives.

Michael Henry is the Seventh Son, an amazing Psychic Medium who demonstrates his powers to connect with those who have ‘crossed over’. His gift has taken him all over the world, with a string of international appearances Michael is one of Europe's Top psychics.

The Mermaid Arts Centre Main Street, Bray, Co Wicklow Box Office: 01 –272 4030

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Now you have a chance to witness his amazing abilities in this intimate performance. From the stage he will pick up energies and connect with loved ones from the other side in this interesting and thought provoking event.

Arklow Bay Hotel, Sea Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow.

Tel: 0402 26200. For Tickets Visit: Eventbrite.ie

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Niall Breslin - The Place That Has Never Been Wounded

Neil Delamere Reinventing the Neil

DATE: Tuesday 28th October | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €30

DATE: Friday 21st November | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €31

Niall Breslin (also known to many as 'Bressie') is a multi-faceted Irish artist, author, academic and mental health campaigner whose work transcends traditional creative boundaries. He has announced a spacious, introspective and emotionally resonant new album, a new direction, The Place That Has Never Been Wounded, to be released October.

Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand-new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question, if it ain't broke should he fix it?

Featuring 14 carefully crafted piano compositions, gently framed by atmospheric strings and immersive ambient details, the album is a stylistic swerve from Breslin’s earlier work.

DATE: Saturday 22nd November | TIME: 8pm |TICKETS: €28

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DATE: Thursday 30th October | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €26 (PLUS BOOKING FEE)

Naughty Norma is newly divorced and believes 50 is the new 30. As she ploughs through her F***it List she says F*** Yeah to her midlife climax. Her three teens tell her to "get a life and get a fella”.

The braver bolder Norma has dived off the cliff and hopes

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recordings of Steely Dan. They have been performing these classic songs for over 13 years, with the original guitar, brass, keyboard solos and vocal harmonies as true as possible to the original album recordings.

Their 2-hour set includes the entire Aja album, and hits such as 'Reelin’ In The Years', 'My Old School', 'Hey Nineteen', 'Peg', 'Rikki Don’t Lose That Number' and many more.

The Arklow Makers Craft Fair returns to the Bridgewater! Drop in and discover a range of local businesses, including candles, bakes, woodwork and more!

AJA perform the music of Steely Dan

THE PAVILION THEATRE It’s Wine O’Clock with Norma Sheahan

DATE: Saturday 18th October | TIME: 9.30am – 5pm | LOCATION: Bridgewater Shopping Centre

to grow wings on the way down. She invites you on her journey as she gives a blowby-blow account of her Tinder escapades.

Norma unleashed promises to manifest a Man-fest for everyone in the audience or to fizz up your life with a DIY gadget. Life is a costume party, so pull on your sparkly Spanx, gather the glitzy girls and pop your Cork!

Mrs. Warren’s Profession DATE: Wednesday 5th November | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €15 (PLUS BOOKING FEE)

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The

The Whale Theatre, Greystones Co Wicklow.

Tel: 085 789 2760 E: info@whaletheatreco.ie

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Arklow Makers Craft Fair community, please reach out to arklowmakersbridgewater@gmail.com.

Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Arklow, Co Wicklow.

WEST WICKLOW CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.

DATE: 14th – 16th November 2025

Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between mother and daughter, morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Box Office: 01 231 2929 www.paviliontheatre.ie

The West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival brings the most exciting and passionate artists from Ireland and abroad to beautiful West Wicklow, for the enjoyment of all.

Fiachra Garvey, the festival’s founder and artistic director, grew up as a pianist and farmer in Ballyknockan, West Wicklow, on the glistening Blessington Lakes. Having performed in festivals all over the world, his desire to establish a festival in his native Wicklow was realised in 2017. Since then, the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival has grown to include a flagship Winter Weekend festival of concert each November.

2025 marks the ninth year of the festival, and we look forward to extending a warm West Wicklow welcome to our artists and audiences for many years to come!

For more information visit: www.westwicklowfestival.com

CORAL LEISURE ARKLOW Seaview Avenue, Ferrybank Arklow, Co Wicklow Tel: 0402 – 23328 Email: arklow@coralleisure.ie

Coral Leisure Arklow - Swimming For All Inspiring The Future Swimming Community We are introducing an exciting opportunity to elevate your athlete’s recovery processes. We have invested in a new Chill Tub for cold water therapy sessions. This has fast become the hottest ticket around and together with our sauna and steam rooms, not to mention our 25m pool, your recovery needs are catered for in the best possible way.

We understand that recovery is a critical component of athletic performance, and we are pleased to offer our simple but effective recovery area, compromising our new Chill Tub, with water chilled to 5 degrees Celsius (current sea temp is averaging 7-8).

The location of our Chill Tub is only a few steps away from our Sauna and Steam Rooms, which further enhances the recovery process. The ideal is 1 min of cold with up to 3-5 min of heat. This process makes the body then act like a pump for blood

to circulate. The cold restricts the blood vessels and then the heat opens them up and blood flushes through to all parts of the body, thus assisting in easing soreness and stiffness and even reducing toxins. To complete the experience, relax in our pool before hitting the showers.

We believe this process to be the best way to deal with any soreness/stiffness of joints and muscles. It promotes good blood circulation which is key to assisting in the relief of any muscle issues, particu-

larly relating to exercise, pre and post. You don’t even have to be doing it for sporting reasons, as it promotes general health and wellbeing in everyone, both physical and mental.

All this can be done for the cost of a swim, which is €7. It includes full use of all options above. Give us a call if there are questions.

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Bring this Voucher in store at Coral Leisure Arklow to receive a 50% Discount Off your Membership!

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Halloween in Wicklow is the perfect mix of eerie adventures and cosy autumn vibes. Whether you're up for haunted tours, pumpkin picking, spooky forest walks, or family-friendly crafts and discos, the county offers something for every kind of thrill-seeker. With its rich history, scenic landscapes, and festive spirit, Wicklow is an

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ARKLOW SEA SCOUTS HALLOWEEN PARTY THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER | TICKETS: FROM €10 | TIME: 7 – 9PM Halloween crafts, games and music for 6 – 12 year olds. Come have a spookily good time.

Arklow Sea Scouts Halloween party is full of music, games & Halloween crafts. A fun environment supervised by adults who are all Garda vetted though Scouting Ireland. Children attending will be signed in at the gate and sign out on collection. No adults other than the scouters supervising will be permitted beyond the gate.

Arklow Sea Scout Hall, Dock Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow Y14 FY28 For tickets, visit: Eventbrite.ie

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Our annual Select and Collect will be back this year from Saturday 25th of October to Friday 31st of October 2025 (10am-5pm) - Arrive at our farm in Newtownmountkennedy Co. Wicklow A63 E270.

Wander through our Christmas tree fields. Select, permanently tag and pay for your tree, receive a complimentary pumpkin and collect your tree in December!

Delivery service is also available. Or purchase pumpkin from our pumpkin patch.

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Halloween in Co. Wicklow PUMPKIN FAIRY HOUSE AND SPOOKY DINOSAUR CARVINGS DATES: 18TH, 19TH, 25TH & 26TH OCTOBER | TICKETS: €20 | TIMES: 10.30AM – 12PM & 1.30PM – 3PM Join Us for a Magical Halloween Pumpkin Workshop! This autumn, Festina Lente invites children aged 4 to 11 to a whimsical and spooky hands-on experience: our Pumpkin Fairy House & Spooky Dinosaur Carving Workshop!

Let your child’s imagination run wild as they dive into the timeless tradition of pumpkin carving with a magical twist!

Whether they’re crafting a cozy fairy home or a fearsome dino masterpiece, this workshop promises creativity, fun, and a touch of Halloween enchantment.

Festina Lente, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow.

TREEHOUSE ADVENTURE GOLF AT HIDDEN VALLEY RESORT INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: ADULT TICKET – €12 | CHILD TICKET – €10 | TODDLER TICKET – €5 Open through the Mid-Term The brand new and Treehouse Themed Indoor Adventure Golf is now open on site at Hidden Valley Resort. The Treehouse Adventure Golf is an 18-Hole indoor golf course, with an extra bonus hole!

The Treehouse Adventure Golf is open to the general public with available on site. The Treehouse Adventure Golf is located at the Courtyard, which is located at the far side of The Lakehouse restaurant & Splash Valley Aqua Park.

The Treehouse Adventure Golf is suitable for families. Children under 13 yrs must be supervised at all times by a playing adult.

Hidden Valley Resort, Rathdrum, County Wicklow, A67 XY56.

Tel: 086 7272 872 | Email: info@irelandholidaypark.com

HIDDEN VALLEY RESORT – DRIVE IN CINEMA Halloween Movies open to the general public HALLOWEEN DRIVE-IN SCHEDULE: • 6pm Sat, 25th Oct – Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (2024) • 6pm Sun, 26th Oct – Frankenweenie (2012) • 6pm Fri, 31st Oct – Haunted Mansion (2023) • 6pm Sat, 01st Nov – The House with a Clock in its Walls (2018) The brand new Drive-in Cinema at Hidden Valley can be booked now for our Halloween Screenings!

The Halloween Screenings are available to book for both overnight guests & the general public who wish to join us for the Drive-In Movies.

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SCARECROW AVENUE COMPETITION Enter our scarecrow contest: let your imagination take flight!

Whether you’re entering as a family, a group of friends, or even as a solo artist, this is your chance to create a masterpiece that’s artistic, scary, or downright surprising.

Following good agricultural tradition, your scarecrow should be created around a wooden stake and be stuffed with plenty of straw. To enter, purchase your scarecrow starter kits at our Farm Shop for €15 and return your creation by 17.00 on Monday 20th October. Winners will win either a Killruddery Gold Finch Membership or Killruddery Seasonal Breakfast Hamper to enjoy over Samhain.

The judging will have three categories in mind – Most Imaginative, Scariest and Best Made. Good luck!

Killruddery, Southern Cross, Bray, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 286 3405.

Stay at Hidden Valley Resort this October Bank Holiday weekend to attend the annual Monster Mash

HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH OCT 25TH TO NOV 1ST

All Guests should bring Halloween costumes (this is nearly mandatory and you will feel left out if you don't have a costume!). We also encourage guests to bring Halloween decorations to decorate their pitch/accommodation.

We have prizes for Best Costumes, Best Decorated Pitch/Lodge, Best Pet Costume and More!

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Themed Games, Bonfire, Halloween Scavenger Hunt, Disco, Cinema, Costume Parade, Trick or Treating and more.

Kids will be trick or treating in the park, so please remember to bring sweets (they must be individually wrapped).

Halloween in Co. Wicklow ALIVE OUTSIDE GIVE YOUR CHILD A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN BREAK! A Halloween Camp Packed with Outdoor Adventures, Immersive Experiences & New Friends!

Looking for a brilliant way to keep your child active and entertained this Halloween? The Alive Outside Halloween Camp is the perfect mix of thrills, fun and adventure for kids aged 7–13.

Set on the stunning Killruddery Estate in Bray, Co. Wicklow, our camp is packed with outdoor challenges, team games and plenty of Halloween magic to keep kids buzzing all week long.

Happy Haunting!

HALLOWEEN AT GLENROE FARM 3 DAYS OF FUN - SATURDAY 25TH, SUNDAY 26TH AND MONDAY 27TH OCTOBER | 10.00 AM TO 5.00 PM (LAST ADMISSIONS 4.00 PM) The Zombies are in the Maize Maze and you try to get through without disturbing them! Take a stroll through the Haunted Cottage if you dare but you have been warned.ed.

Spooky Spellbound Maize Maze • Entertainment • Haunted Cottage

Glenroe Farm, Kilcoole, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 287 2288 | Email: mail@glenroefarm.com Online Bookings at www.glenroefarm.ie

What to Expect: Your child will enjoy three exciting 2-hour activity blocks each day, led by our experienced Instructors. We have obstacle courses and nature trails, spooky team games and creative Halloween workshops, every day is full of action, laughter and new adventures.

Killruddery Estate, Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co Wicklow | T: 01 2147355, E: info@aliveoutside.ie

PICK A PERFECT PUMPKIN IN WICKLOW A FUN FILLED HALLOWEEN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT CLISSMAN HORSE CARAVANS This is a ticket only event and bookings must be made in advance.

Visit: www.clissmanhorsecaravans.com For some Halloween Fun and Frolics wheel your wheelbarrow or lead your donkey to the Pumpkin Patch where you can pick your Perfect Pumpkin and pop it in to the Donkey Rucksack or Trusty Wheelbarrow to bring it back to the yard.

Then adventure through the Spooky farm trail with Witches Wagons, a Fairy Forest, a Ghoulish Graveyard and Halloween Cowboys. Our Hocus Pocus Hay Barn has plenty of ghostly games and goodies and why not enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or yummy hot chocolate from the coffee dock!

JACKULA - KID'S MAGIC SHOW SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER | TIME: 12AM & 4PM | TICKETS: €13 Being a vampire sucks. Being Dracula's bumbling younger brother is driving Jackula batty.

Join him on his quest to become the world's first fun vampire. A magic show about following your dreams and being true to yourself. All age vampire fun. Every child gets to do a trick. Every child gets a treat.

The Whale Theatre, Greystones Co Wicklow. Tel: 085 789 2760 | Email: info@whaletheatreco.ie

KIA ORA MINI FARM OPENING HOURS PUMPKIN PICKING: 10AM - 5PM ON: SATURDAY 11TH & SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER; SATURDAY 18TH & SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER; SATURDAY 25TH & SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER

Enjoy a fun Halloween Season together in the fresh air on our farm in the Wicklow Hills.

Clissmann Horse Caravans, Cronybyrne, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow Tel:.0404.46920 | Email: info@cliss1mannhorsecaravans.com

THE NIGHTMARE REALM RISES AGAIN FOR 2025 IRELAND’S ONLY INDOOR SCREAM PARK This isn’t just a night out - It’s a one-way trip to the Home of Halloween. No turning back. No visit is ever the same.

Fear, Fun and everything in between.

Bigger, Darker and more twisted than ever.

Located at the Royal Liver Industrial Estate, Dublin 12.

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Halloween fun times Come check out our ghosts and ghouls, sing songs on the fire engine, visit our spooky wake and haunted cafe. Come shake your bones in our Halloween Disco Room, Get your freak on in our animal shed. Costumes welcome and encouraged all week.

No extra charge for Halloween fun times at Kia Ora Mini Farm .Kia Ora, Courteencurragh, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Tel: 086 878 8424 | www.kiaoraminifarm.ie

Halloween in Co. Wicklow

Happy Haunting!

JUNIOR EINSTEINS SCIENCE CLUB

HALLOWEEN CAMP FOR KIDS

THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER, 9AM – 1PM | COST: €60 PER CHILD Halloween in Wicklow

Witch’s snot slime, swamp creature non-Newtonian fluids, bubbling vampire blood, freaky fossils: paleontology, Frankenstein Barbie gets a hair-raising experience on our university grade Van Der Graaf generator, smokey ghosts with GIANT smoke cannons, forensic science: crime scene investigators, squelchy glowing eyeballs & lots of hands-on science experiments!

Our science camps are suitable for children aged 5 -12 years old.

Children are grouped by age; 5 – 8 year olds (ATOMS) & 9-12 year olds (MOLECULES), each assigned a scientist.

Children make & take home their own experiments from science camp including witch’s snot slime, fossil & fingerprint profile at Halloween Camp Greystones Wicklow.

St Patrick’s Church Hall, Church Road, Rathdown Lower, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. For more information or Bookings, visit: www.junioreinsteinsscienceclub.com

HORRIFYING HALLOWEEN KIDS CLUB AT RIVER VALLEY

RATHWOOD HALLOWEEN TRAIN ALL ABOARD THE RATHWOOD EXPRESS! Your spooky adventure begins with a ride on the Rathwood Express, where you'll journey through haunted woods full of eerie sights and surprises.

A Spellbinding Big Top Show Next, step into the ghostly glow of our Big Top tent for a fang-tastic live performance packed with magic, mystery, and Halloween fun.

Pumpkin Hunt in the Maze of Ireland Then it’s time to brave the twists and turns of the Maze of Ireland! Each child will hunt down their very own pumpkin to take home—just right for carving spooky faces or decorating your doorstep.

Check-in takes place in the Rathwood Main Building. Tea, coffee, treats, toilets, and baby changing facilities are available at the Big Top.

OCTOBER 25TH, 26TH & 27TH 2025 BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL ON WWW.RIVERVALLEY.IE • Mysterious Mad Scientist Party 10am – 11am Daily • Terrifying Tasty Treats 11.15am – 12.15pm Daily • Petrifying Pumpkin Decorating 12.30pm – 1.30pm Daily • Ghoulish Games 1.45pm – 2.45pm Daily • Th Hocus Pocus Show Stage Show & Little Disco 1-m – 8.30pm (Sat & Sun Only) River Valley Caravan Park.

Redcross, Co. Wicklow.

Phone: 0404 41647 Email: info@rivervalleypark.ie

Rathwood, Rath, Tullow, Co Carlow. Tel: 059 91 56285 | Email: support@ rathwood.com. For online Bookings visit www.rathwood.com

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Home Heating

O.N.G. HEATING & PLUMBING

The Heat is on!

What You Don’t Know Can Cost You: 1.

14% Fireplaces are warm, right? Yes, but if the

flue is left open, 14% of your heat goes up the chimney. You might as well be burning money.

2.

13% Everywhere pipes, wires or lighting come

into your house, heat can get out. Seals and insulation can keep up to 13 percent of that heat inside where it belongs.

3.

ONG Heating & Plumbing Ltd is based in Wicklow. We provide high quality plumbing & heating services, with over 30 years’ experience. We have a team of fully trained plumbers available to carry out all types of work on both domestic and commercial premises.

Get them sealed up with caulk and shut them tight.

4.

5.

11% Doors are major culprits. A 1/8inch gap is like knocking a hole in your wall. Proper weather stripping can reduce the 11 percent loss to nearly zero.

6.

31% of heat escapes through your ceiling, walls

• Oil • Gas • Solar • Solid Fuel

Boiler Servicing Get your boiler serviced and heating system power flushed to maximize full potential from your system. All heating appliances should be serviced on a regular basis to ensure they are working efficiently. We offer full boiler service, repairs or replacement depending on your needs.

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15% Another 15% of your heat gets out through leaky duct work. Sealing them up can yield savings of 10 – 20 percent.

OUR SERVICES:

• Geothermal

10% Windows leak about 10% of your warm air.

and floors. Checking and replacing damaged insulation or adding additional insulation can lead to big savings.

Home Heating

The Heat is on!

Home Heating

by the Soot Doctor Your Local Experts in Fireplaces, Stoves & Chimneys At Flamestyle, we bring warmth, style, and safety to homes across Wicklow and Dublin. From elegant fireplaces to efficient stoves and full chimney care, we are your trusted, family-run specialists.

Why Choose Us?

Our Services Include:

• Irish family business, based in Bray.

• Stove & fireplace installation.

• Fully insured with guaranteed workmanship.

• Expert installation & inspection of all stoves and flues.

• Premium brands including Charnwood, HWAM, Contura, Dimplex & Faber.

• Chimney relining & restoration.

• Camera surveying & assessment.

• Chimney cleaning, servicing & maintenance.

• Gas, wood, pellet & bioethanol fires • Flue systems for BBQs & pizza ovens.

Visit our Bray showroom to explore the latest designs in wood, pellet, gas, and electric heating.

Let us help you find the perfect solution for your home.

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SHOWROOM

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Home Heating

The Heat is on!

SKC specialise in the sale of wood-burning stoves, electric fires and garden equipment.

Your Local Independent Oil Company We are a family owned heating oil company with more than 30 years’ experience in our industry.

We supply home heating oil, tractor diesel, road diesel, bottled gas and a full range of oil tanks and lubricants.

We are confident that we can find a fire that suits you and your home heating requirements. Our showrooms showcase an exquisite range of Cassette, Freestanding and Insert Stoves from leading brands such as Henley, Heat Design and Stanley giving you quality & confidence in your purchase.

Our expert teams are here and We have stoves that stand out ready to help you with all aspects from the crowd, creating a truly focal point in your room, adding a of a stove selection. heart to your home. An extensive Our opening Times in all our range of Electric Fires with a branches are convenient and choice of contemporary styles consumer friendly: Monday to and superb features to transform Friday, from 7.30am – 5pm & your home interior.

Saturday, 9am – 1pm.

We deliver to South Dublin, Wicklow and North Wexford at very competitive prices and also provide a 7-day emergency oil delivery service.

We cover all sectors of the market, both domestic and commercial and our dedicated team is here to discuss your requirements and provide support helping you make the right decision regarding your fuel supply.

DUBLIN: 01 281 0566 | WICKLOW: 0404 40080 | GOREY: 053 9420453 info@ultimaoil.ie | www.ultimaoil.ie

Wicklow: 0404-20088 | Wexford: 053-9422352 Leitrim: 071-9640593 | Cork: 023 – 8850886 www.skc.ie info@skc.ie

It is that time of year again when temperatures begin to drop significantly so we thought it would be an ideal time to list a few different ways you can heat your homes to keep you warm and cosy during the long winter months.

Gas Boilers:

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Servicing your boiler each year is essential to ensure the safety, efficiency and reliability of your gas boiler. A regularly serviced boiler will operate more efficiently and save you money on your energy bills.

It will also help prevent costly breakdowns and repairs. As with all heating appliances, your gas boiler needs to be serviced once a year, as recommended by the manufacturers, to ensure that it is operating efficiently and safely. An efficient boiler is more environmentaly friendly leading

ULTIMA OIL Tinnapark Drive, Tinnapark Demesne, Kilpeddar, Co Wicklow

to lower gas consumption, therefore lowering your bills. Make sure to use only a Registered Gas Installer (RGI)

Underfloor Heating:

Underfloor heating has become increasingly popular with homeowners

throughout Ireland, this is mainly due to the fact that underfloor heating provides high levels of comfort, a healthier living environment and is highly energy efficient.

Underfloor heating systems can be installed in existing builds and new builds, once installed they are practically maintenance free. It is one of the most efficient ways to heat your home as the heat is distributed evenly throughout the rooms. Whereas, radiators only heat the area around them rapidly, this heat is

Home Heating

The Heat is on!

Bray Gas

Solid Fuel

The Harbour Trading Co is a family business trading in Bray for over 40 years. We stock a full range of Bottled Gas, Propane and Butane both domestic and commercial, including Campingaz and light weight cylinders. We also have a full range of fittings and regulators.

For the cost and environmentally aware motorist we have an LPG Conversion Centre onsite where we convert cars to run on LPG. We have a manned filling station in Bray.

Gas Cylinders • Butane • Propane • Welding Gas • Disposable Gas • LPG Auto Gas quickly dispersed upwards and away from the areas that you want to heat. Underfloor heating also comes with its own thermostat allowing you to control the heating temperatures in your rooms.

• Briquettes • Willow • Smokeless Coal • Eco Logs • Coal • Kindling

We value our customers and pride ourselves on our excellent delivery service. So why not let our family keep your family warm this year.

Solar Panels:

Solar panels are also a popular choice with homeowners throughout Ireland.

Solar panels capture the daylight energy and convert it into electricity that can be used to power your home or business.

The air to water heat pump absorbs the air from outside, this heat can then be used to heat your radiators, water and underfloor heating systems. Air to water heat pumps are also suitable for any business premises with high water usage.

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efficient way to insulate an existing building.

It uses the fabric of the building like a storage radiator. Because the heat can no longer escape through the outer layer of insulation, it is reflected back into the living areas, creating a constant warm home.

Air to Water Heat Pumps:

If you are looking to reduce your home heating costs an air to water heat pump system is an ideal choice.

By installing a heat pump in your home you can save up to 75% on your heating costs.

Bray Gas, The Harbour Trading Co, Harbour Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: 01 286 0254

External Wall Insulation (EWI):

External Wall Insulation (EWI) is a composite cladding system comprised of suitable insulation and waterproof coating which is applied to all the external walls of a building. The application of EWI reduces heating bills, and consequently, carbon emissions also. External Wall Insulation (EWI) is the most

Spray Foam Insulation: Spray foam can be used in many different situations. Within the home it can be applied to roofs, attics, floors, with underfloor heating systems and interior and exterior walls.

Spray foam insulation provides superior value in comparison to traditional insulating materials such as rock wool, fiberglass, cellulose and polystyrene boards.

It is quick and easy to apply and causes very little mess and disturbance of daily activity. A typical Irish house can usually be insulated within a day.

HOME HEATING HACKS: Lower the temperature to 16ºC when you sleep — Not only will a cooler room lower your energy bills, but it will also help you to fall asleep faster by cooling your body and simulating the temperature during your sleep cycle.

Use blackout curtains — Having them

closed at night reduce heat loss through your windows in winter. If you close them during the day, they can also keep your house from heating up too much during a rare hot spell.

Eliminate drafts in your home — Add draft excluders under doors and use insulating tape on other problem areas. You can buy a cheap roll at your local home improvement shop.

Glaze your windows — Double (and

even triple) glazing will reduce condensation, heat loss and noise pollution. It will also increase your home’s security (by making the windows harder to break), as well as reduce interior fading.

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INSULATION & BUILDING

Home Heating

Eco Warmer Homes is a 100% Irish owned and run company.

Eco Warmer Homes is a 100% Irish owned and run company.

Owner and Managing Director, Jamie Quiney, works with his team of skilled employees installing EWI systems in the Republic of Ireland. We have been successfully installing External Wall Insulation Systems since 2004.

External Wall Insulation (EWI)

We work with Architects, Designers, Developers, Builders and Home Owners, and can work with you from planning right through to completion.

Internal Wall Insulation

ecowarmerhomes@gmail.com www.externalinsulations.ie

External Wall Insulation (EWI) is a composite cladding system comprised of suitable insulation and waterproof coating which is applied to all the external walls of a building. The application of EWI reduces heating bills, with up to 40% heat lost through external walls, EWI can help reduce your heating bills by up to 40%.

Eco Warmer Homes provides industry standard dry lining internal wall insulation for both commercial and domestic Irish Market.

Internal insulation involves a qualified team of technicians applying a up to 82.5 mm layer of insulation coupled with airtight membrane, to assure a skimmed, plaster finish.

Energy Efficient Windows and Doors To complement our Insulations Services, we are offering high quality, energy efficient Windows and Doors. All our windows and doors are manufactured to highest quality standards and they are fully guaranteed.

ble Grants Availa

Orchardiene, Putland Road, Bray, Co Wicklow.

Tel. (01) 2869477 / 086-8704600

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Wicklow’s Party Venues

We Know How to Throw A Party

CHRISTMAS

Party Nights across Wicklow

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f you’re looking for private or shared Christmas party nights in Wicklow, we’ve compiled our list of some of the best Christmas party night packages at venues and hotels across the County!

Looking for the best Christmas Party Venues in Wicklow to book this year? Well look no further, we’ve outlined some of our favourite spots below and some information on their exclusive and shared Christmas party nights and

packages for both corporate company nights out as well as more relaxed friend get togethers.

Delicious food & drink, great company and an evening of music and fun – the perfect recipe for a celebration.

There’s no better way to create new memories with friends and colleagues than with a Christmas Party Night packed with laughter and good times. Tuck into a festive meal before dancing the night away with decade-spanning hits you’re bound to remember!

Extend the good times into the next day by adding an overnight

stay so you can start the next morning at your leisure with a hearty breakfast.

As always with Christmas parties we strongly advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS AT LYNHAM’S OF LARAGH

Put the sparkle back into your Christmas and celebrate the holiday season in style at Lynhams Hotel.

Whether you’re after a lively night out or a cozy gathering, our bars have something special to offer this Christmas season.

Make a Night of It Remember 2025 for all the right reasons and enjoy an unforgettable evening in the runup to Christmas. Our group party nights include a delicious festive feast, live entertainment whilst you dine, and then you can dance the night away with your friends and colleagues, with top class live entertainment.

Why worry about a taxi home after your festive celebration when you can avail of our accommodation at Lynhams.

Lynhams Hotel, Laragh Glendalough Co. Wicklow A98 K576 Tel: 0404 453 45 | Email: info@lynhamsoflaragh.ie

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Wicklow’s Party Venues

We Know How to Throw A Party Glencullen, Co Dublin. Email: info@johnniefoxs.com Tel: 01 295 5647

THE HIGH COURT BAR WICKLOW Our Function Room “Upstairs @ Ernie’s” can cater for up to 100 depending on your Celebration. Suitable for all occasions from Christenings and After Wedding Parties to Birthdays, Retirement Do’s and anything else you like to celebrate. The room has its own private bar and is available to book afternoon, evenings or all day! With WiFi, the room is also the perfect place for your next meeting.

Market Square, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow | Tel: 0404 20877 Email: info@eatdrinkstay.ie

JOHNNIE FOX'S PUB The setting of Johnnie Fox’s is just like you have been invited to a 19th century rural Irish home, with food and service to 21st century standards.

Whether you are looking to enjoy a glimpse of ‘old Ireland’, to enjoy a tasty meal, to enjoy the unique Irish atmosphere, to witness a spectacular cultural show, listen to some traditional Irish music or to have a Private Party, Johnnie Fox’s most definitely has something for you.

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THE MARTELLO BRAY With so many reasons to celebrate with your family and friends The Martello’s function room is the perfect venue.

Suitable for up to 120 people the function room can cater for many occasions. This room is also available for charity and corporate events.

Reasons to book the function room: Friendly staff, Event Manager on site, Great location, Stunning view of Bray seafront, Warm room with open fire, Full bar and great Catering facilities.

47 Strand Rd, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: 01 286 8000 | Email: info@ themartello.ie

THE PARKVIEW HOTEL Here at the Parkview, we provide a choice of dining locations for your celebrations - both big and small. We cater for birthday parties, christenings, communion/ confirmations, anniversaries, retirements, engagements and much more. Our experienced and dedicated staff will be on hand to ensure you and your guests have a day/night to remember with quality and attentive service and top class cuisine and facilities.

Main Street, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 201 5600

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sales@tulfarris.com | (045) 867 600

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The Glenview Hotel is a popular location for family occasions and celebrations. You can choose from The AA Award winning Woodlands Restaurant, The Conservatory Bistro or our selection of beautifully appointed Private Dining Rooms.

We cater from parties of 10 to 150 guests. There is no room hire charge for private dining suites for groups above 18 people.

We can cater for Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Anniversaries and more.

Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 274 0000 | Email: sales@glenviewhotel.com

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CHRISTMAS AT WOODENBRIDGE HOTEL Celebrate the Festive Season with a magical Christmas experience at Ireland’s oldest hotel! Join us this Christmas Season for an unforgettable night out, make your Christmas special with us!

Christmas Nights Out Gather Your Friends, work colleagues or Family for a Festive Evening from 28th November to December 23rd with Live entertainment (weekends only), festive menus, and a warm welcoming atmosphere.

Reserve early to secure your spot for an unforgettable night out.

Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge, Vale of Avoca, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Y14 XT95. Tel: 0402 35146 | Email: reservations@woodenbridgehotel.com

THE CHRISTMAS EXCLUSIVE AT THE WICKLOW ESCAPE Celebrate your team’s hard work with a festive gathering in nature – exclusively yours – no other people, no having to share your space: just exceptional food, roaring fires, and meaningful connection in a private woodland setting.

On arrival, your guests will be greeted by our dedicated events team and welcomed into your exclusive reception room, where the scent of winter spices and the sound of seasonal music set the festive mood.

A warm glass of mulled wine awaits to start the celebration.

You’ll then gather around the chef’s long table for a three-course tasting menu created by our in-house

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE AT FITZPATRICK CASTLE HOTEL

Wicklow’s Party Venues

This Christmas 2025, celebrate in style at The Glenview Hotel with our exclusive ‘Grinchmas’ shared party nights from just €69pp. Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival, a delicious four-course festive dinner, and dance the night away with DJ and MC entertainment at our late bar, all set against elegant seasonal décor.

With discounted accommodation available for party guests. Limited dates on offer, book now to secure your place at the ultimate Christmas party.

Get into the festive spirit with our unforgettable Christmas Party Nights at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel. Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering or a joyful family reunion, our elegant venue provides the perfect setting for your celebrations, blending charm and luxury for a magical holiday experience.

Let our dedicated team take care of every detail, so you can relax and enjoy the festive magic with friends, family, or colleagues. Secure your date and make it a night to remember! For further information visit, www.fitzpatickcastle.com Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co. Dublin. Tel: 01 230 5400 | Email: info@fitzpatrickcastle.com

chef, showcasing the best of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared and with a selection of fine wines for a truly indulgent dining experience.

The setting is elegant and festive – oak tables, forest foraged centrepieces, and classic Christmas fare to complete the table. Whether it’s an afternoon celebration or an overnight escape, The Wicklow Escape offers a refined and memorable alternative to the traditional Christmas party.

The Wicklow Escape, Ballinclea, Donard, Co. Wicklow. Eircode: W91 HP94. Tel: 083 375 4372 Emai: reservations@thewicklowescape.com www.thewicklowescape.com

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Wicklow’s Party Venues THE ARKLOW BAY HOTEL We have many party or dinner options if you are planning a special event in the coming months – Engagement Parties, Birthday Parties, Wedding Anniversary, Club or Society Dinner Dance or Fundraiser. We have many dining and party options suitable for all tastes, budgets and occasions! With some packages including use of one of our private function suites - each equipped with own private bar and dance floor, finger food or buffet meal, late bar & much more depending on your choice of package.

Sea Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Tel: 0402 26200 | Email: reservations@ arklowbay.com

LYNHAM'S LARAGH Lynhams Hotel in Laragh is a popular venue for Functions and Parties. We can tailor make menus and packages to suit your needs and our helpful staff will be delighted to assist in planning your special event for the beginning and throughout. The River Room is perfect for all types of functions and Parties catering for up to 50 - 150 guests and has its only private bar in the room.

Lynhams Hotel, Laragh, Co Wicklow. Email: info@lynhamsoflaragh. ie.

T: 0404 45345

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CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT THE ROYAL MARINE HOTEL Celebrate the Festive Season with Us! Get ready to embrace the magic of Christmas at our fabulous party nights, where delicious food, fantastic entertainment, and festive cheer come together for an unforgettable celebration. Whether you're joining one of our lively shared party nights or hosting a private event, we have everything you need to make this holiday season truly special.

Choose Your Perfect Party Night!

Experience the ultimate festive celebration with our exciting new party options, designed to let you customise your holiday fun! For further information visit www.royalmarine.ie Royal Marine, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. Tel: 01 230 0030 reservation@royalmarine.ie

POWERSCOURT HOTEL - CHRISTMAS PARTIES & PRIVATE DINING Rejoice in some end-of-year cheer and celebrate the festive season at Powerscourt Hotel.

Amidst the scenic Powerscourt Estate, take in the merry atmosphere which awaits this winter throughout the hotel and grounds.

Take time to enjoy an intimate gathering in The Douglas or choose from our beautifully appointed and newly refurbished banqueting suites to host your occasion.

Our chefs have specially designed seasonal menus which feature both three-course lunch and dinner menus to choose from.

Seat up to 500 banquet style in the lavishly furnished Ballroom or relax with those nearest and dearest to you in Laragh room.

Our dedicated Event Team can assist with deciding on what space might suit your needs best this festive season.

Powerscourt Hotel, Powerscourt Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 274 8888 Email: info@powerscourthotel.com

CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT N11 ASHFORD HOUSE! Looking for the perfect spot for your Christmas party or festive get-together?

Join us at N11 Ashford House Restaurant & Pub for a warm, cozy atmosphere, delicious seasonal menus, and great company!

Why Choose Us? • Ideal for work parties, family dinners, and friendly catch-ups • Festive drinks & traditional Christmas favourites • Great vibes, friendly service & memorable nights Book now and make your Christmas sparkle at N11 Ashford House!

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Tel: 0404 42481 or email n11ashfordhouse@gmail.com to reserve your table today – spaces filling fast!

Wicklow’s Private Party PartyVenues Venues

Celebrate St. Stephens night with

Friday, December 26th, 9pm – 11.30pm

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THE BRASS FOX – CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGS 2025 Celebrate this Christmas in style with our exclusively Reserved Areas, finger food options, tempting festive treats, and our sumptuous seasonal set menu.

We have a number of tailormade Christmas Packages to suit all tastes and budgets!

We have spaces for rowdy gangs, spaces for family get-togethers, and of course spaces for restrained Private Dinner Parties too! Whatever you’re into, we’ve got you covered!

Tickets: €25.00 (Plus Booking Fee) Arklow Bay Hotel, Sea Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow www.arklowbay.com

We’ll be decked out with Christmas decorations and playing your favourite party and festive tunes to get you into the festive spirit. We are the perfect destination for a Christmas to remember!

We can cater for small groups of 5 or large groups of up to 120 people!

Because no party is too big or too small!

The Brass Fox, 14-15 Leitrim Pl, Wicklow, A67 Y429. Tel: 0404 64432 | www.thebrassfox.ie

Wicklow’s Party Venues

Bringing back the Bangers!

Smash Hits are the legendary one-of-a-kind tribute to the nostalgic era of dance, pop & R‘n’B.

CHRISTMAS PARTY – JOINER NIGHT 4 – Course, €89 Per Person Enjoy and unforgettable evening in the run-up to Christmas

Our group party nights include:

• Glass of prosecco or mulled wine on arrival • A delicious four-course festive feast • Live Entertainment from band and DJ, The Moogs.

THE WICKLOW HEATHER The Wicklow Heather welcomes you and loved ones for some festive celebrations. Enjoy Christmas with great company and festive fare. Come experience the ultimate Christmas atmosphere in the heart of the Wicklow mountains. Our menus have been carefully assembled with pride, combining the best of Irish seasonal produce to give that distinct festive flavour.

For large groups, we can host you in our Writer’s Room which can accommodate up to 90 guests for food and even live music.

For inquiries, please call us at 0404 45157 or email us at bookings@ wicklowheather.ie.

The Moogs are an awardwinning and experienced Irish band known for their high-energy performances and ability to create a celebratory atmosphere.

With over 17 years of experience, they play a wide variety of Music, and put on a spectacular show!

• The band will be followed by a DJ until 2am alongside a late bar.

Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.

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Nothing says comfort like a Daata curry on a cosy night in! Order all your favourites straight to your door or collect and enjoy! Place your order online at daata.ie.

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Sharing board of grilled lamb chops, seekh kebab, chicken tikka, chicken wings & tandoori prawn. Served with rice or naan and a selection of dips.

7 Strand Road, Bray, Co Wicklow.

Tel: 01 286 3006

HOUSE OF GUINNESS Follows the aftermath of the death of brewery mogul, Sir Benjamin Guinness, and the great impact of his will on the fate of his four adult children: Arthur, Edward, Anne, Ben, and other Dubliners affected by the expanding Guinness empire.

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Roma Newtownmountkennedy – Fresh, Fast & Family Run!

5 Main Street, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow Delivery available every day from 5 pm

We are your local family owned takeaway, serving up all the classics you love. From crispy Fish & Chips to juicy Burgers, flavourpacked kebabs and oven-fresh Pizza’s. We have something for everyone.

Drop by today – where quality meets tradition!

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Food made Fresh | Tasty food at great value | Friendly service with a smile * Prices are correct at time of print and are subject to change.

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Explore WellnessCo at Your Local Health d Schoolhouse, Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow, A63 HW54 T: +353 (0)1 281 2892 Food Store in Newtownmountkennedy!

We take pride in offering an extensive range of nutritious and organic products.

Our store serves as a haven for those dedicated to living a healthier lifestyle.

We offer a variety of dietary supplements designed to support your health goals, including essential vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies. Don’t forget to check out our refill station, where you can bring your own containers to fill with eco-friendly products, helping to reduce waste while nourishing your body.

Additionally, make sure to stop by our other location in Enniskerry Village. Each store is committed to assisting you on your path to better health.

Come visit us and embark on your wellness journey today!

Salon H is a busy salon in the heart of Newtownmountkennedy. Salon owner Kirsty Mooney has over 20 years experience in the hairdressing industry and herself and her team pride themselves in sharing a laid back and fun atmosphere while providing the best quality services and products in the area.

They aim to deliver a 5 star service that leaves clients looking and feeling their best

The Schoolroom Shop at Fishers The Old Schoolhouse, Newtownmountkennedy, Co.Wicklow A63HW54 | Mobile: 087 693 0908 E-mail: info@naturein.ie | www.naturein.ie Also find us at Enniskerry Church Hill 34

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Concept, Bianca, Seasalt, Columbia and Boutique, Nature in Health Food Store, many more. The men’s department also Salon H Hairdressers, and a whole host Founded in 1979, this shopping experihas some gorgeous brands Bugatti, Bruhl of fabulous wellness practitioners at The ence has developed from being a small and Benetti sit alongside Baileys, Eden Gables and The Courtyard at Fishers, for county clothing outfitter to an 11,00sqft Park and Weird Fish with stunning pieces more details go to the Also at Fishers sechub which attracts shoppers from all over tion on www.fishers.ie from Magee of Donegal and sporting and the county, country and world! outerwear from Columbia and Hoggs.

Fashion Shows at Fishers

The best way to see our new collections are at our Fashion Shows, where we model our latest looks, with models of all ages and sizes. Join us for a free cuppa and a relaxed show on a Friday morning in Food at Fishers. Be sure to follow our FASHION SHOWS AT FISHERS: socialcollections media or sign ourFashion newsletter so you don’t miss it.

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5 of Wicklow’s Top Wedding Venues Wicklow's Finest Wedding Venues

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While pretty much every aspect of a wedding is optional, from wearing a suit instead of a dress to ditching the flowers to forgoing the wedding cake, there’s one thing you can’t skip: a venue!

After all, you’ve got to have somewhere for your friends and family to gather and celebrate!

Nestled between mountains and sea, Wicklow is a dreamscape for couples ready to begin their journey into marriage.

With its misty forests, windswept cliffs, and golden light that dances across tranquil lakes, the county

To the moon and back

feels like a place where love stories naturally unfold. Whether you're drawn to the quiet intimacy of a woodland ceremony or the grandeur of a celebration overlooking the Irish coast, Wicklow offers a canvas rich with romance and possibility. For those imagining a wedding that’s not just an event but an experience, this enchanting corner of Ireland invites you to create something truly unforgettable.

Choosing your wedding venue is usually one of the most difficult decisions, especially if you’re picky! To make it easier, it’s best, before making a shortlist, to think about the kind of wedding you want to have and what venue options will suit that type of celebration. To help with the big wedding venue search we’ve put together a short list of some of Wicklow’s Top wedding venue options that are certainly worth a visit.

1. The Arklow Bay Hotel 2. The Parkview Hotel 3. Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort 4. The Glenview Hotel 5. The Bridge Tavern

Until you book your venue, your wedding is a blank canvas and it’s almost impossible to make any major decisions around it.

Your wedding venue will determine the vibe and style of your wedding, as well as the location and budget, so it’s important to choose wisely. Once you settle on a wedding venue, the space dictates pretty much everything else about your big day. Before you start researching wedding venues, organise a sit-down chat with your other half, in which you brainstorm ideas for your wedding day and settle on the kind of party you want to throw.

WATERSIDE WEDDINGS AT THE ARKLOW BAY HOTEL Say '"I do" with stunning sea views in our outdoor ceremony space at Kynochs Enjoy drinks in the Garden Bar before dining and dancing in our elegant Bay Suite Ballroom With 91 bedrooms, your guests can celebrate and stay under one roof Your dream day, made unforgettable Contact our Wedding Team today: events@arklowbay.com 0402 26200

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All Inclusive Wedding Offer

€9,999 BASED ON 80 GUESTS

Arrival Reception Beautiful Red Carpet Welcome with Personalised Welcome Sign & Lanterns Entrance Music with Audio Visual Equipment to Share your Photo’s & Videos Prosecco & Canapé Reception including Home-Baked Sweet Treats, Tea & Coffee Exclusive use of our River Side Private Terrace Bar Extension Complimentary Parking

Wedding Banquet

Sumptuous Five Course Wedding Banquet Half Bottle of Specially Selected Wine per person Personalised Menu & Seating Plan Luxurious Centre Piece Arrangements on each Table Crisp White Chair Covers with Satin Sash in your Choice of Colour Delicious Late Evening Finger Food 3 Tier Wedding Cake in Choice of Flavours and Styles on Dressed Cake Table with Cake Stand & Knife

Extra Touches Award Winning Photographer to Capture your Perfect Moments PA System & Microphone for Speeches 2 Hour DJ Set Complimentary Bridal Suite with Champagne Breakfast 2 Additional Complimentary Rooms for your Guests Complimentary Menu Tasting Fully Stocked Candy Cart Ferrero Rocher Stand Fully Stocked Tayto Wall LED Light UP LOVE Letters Preferred Rates for 20 Guest Bedrooms Complimentary 1st Year Anniversary Overnight Stay with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Dedicated Wedding Co-Ordinator

To Arrange a Viewing Contact our Team weddings@parkviewhotel.ie | 01 2015600

Minimum of 80 Guests Apply Additional Guests €85 per guest

5 of Wicklow’s Top Wedding Venues

To the moon and back

Say ‘I do’ at The Glenview Your Forever Begins at The Glenview Where timeless romance meets breath-taking views, the Glenview Hotel in County Wicklow provides the perfect backdrop for the most important day of your life.

Our specially tailored wedding packages are designed around you — your style, your story, your dreams. From a sparkling arrival reception to the final toast, every moment is carefully crafted to be as unforgettable as your love.

Enquire by scanning the QR code and receive a complimentary upgraded arrival reception when you book — our gift to help you begin your forever in style.

Let our devoted wedding team guide you every step of the way, ensuring your day is not just special… but truly magical.

The Glenview Hotel, Glen of The Downs. weddings@glenviewhotel.com

Begin Your Forever at The Bridge Tavern

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very love story deserves a setting as timeless and inviting as the bond it celebrates. Nestled in a charming, warm atmosphere, The Bridge Tavern is more than a venue—it’s the canvas for weddings that linger in memory long after the last toast.

As a fully licensed wedding on a personalized menu curated venue, The Bridge Tavern just for your guests, and dancing caters to every chapter of your to live music that sets the perfect celebration. From intimate mood. ceremonies with close family The Bridge Tavern also shines to vibrant receptions for up to as the ideal location for pre- and 80 guests, our versatile spaces post-wedding gatherings. Host a can be tailored to your dream joyful rehearsal dinner, a festive vision. Imagine saying your vows bridal shower, or a relaxed surrounded by elegance, dining morning-after brunch in our

inviting spaces.

After the celebrations, retreat to our cozy accommodations, waking refreshed to a breakfast crafted with care—your first morning as newlyweds in perfect comfort.

At The Bridge Tavern, your wedding is more than an event— it’s a story, and it begins here.

Schedule a private tour and let us help you craft the wedding of your dreams.

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LEOPARDSTOWN AUTUMNFEST 2025 SAT 18TH & SUN 19TH OCTOBER Have a Wicked Weekend at Autumnfest at Leopardstown Racecourse's for our final two flat race meetings of the year. Our two-day meeting will be a feast for all ages!

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CHRIS EUBANK JR V CONOR BENN 2 SATURDAY, 15TH NOVEMBER, TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM LONDON Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will square off for the second time this year after it was confirmed the British pair would meet in a rematch of their first encounter.

The former scored a unanimous decision victory against his rival as their fathers came together for the latest clash of a decades-long story that has dominated the sport.

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Now, they will dance once more, with Eubank Jr. seeking to keep his family lineage intact and Benn seeking revenge as he aims to break back from a first career loss.

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New Zealand's Parker and Brit Wardley clash at The O2, London live and exclusive on DAZN PPV, as the pair continue their climb toward a heavyweight world title shot against the great Oleksandr Usyk.

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Like many pre-World War II tracks, Interlagos features banked corners, with the drivers beginning their lap on a sort of half oval – in fact, between 1957 and the track’s return to the F1 calendar in 1990, Interlagos could be run as a giant oval.

After wiggling through the Senna S and down to Turn 4, the drivers then go through a snaking in-field section with some challenging camber changes, before slinging back up the hill and through the banked final turn.

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PDC GRAND SLAM OF DARTS 2025 8TH – 16TH NOVEMBER, WOLVERHAMPTON The 2025 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts will take place at the WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton. Reigning champion Littler will headline the 32-player field, which also includes three-time winner Van Gerwen and world number one Luke Humphries – the Grand Slam champion in 2023.

2024 Grand Slam finalist Martin Lukeman, James Wade and Jonny Clayton qualify as runners-up in TV events, while World Youth Champion Gian van Veen and runner-up Jurjen van der Velde have also confirmed their qualification.

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The iconic tournament will see 32 of the world's top stars battling it out across group and knockout stages for the Eric Bristow Trophy and £650,000 in prize money. The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Ireland Men will welcome three Southern Hemisphere teams to Aviva Stadium this November, as the 2025 Autumn Nations Series fixtures have been confirmed.

Andy Farrell‘s side will face Japan, Australia and South Africa in three mouthwatering clashes in Dublin over the course of three consecutive Saturdays this Autumn, as Ireland supporters are once again treated to a brilliant lineup of Test rugby at Aviva Stadium.

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MATCH 3 OF 8 TUE 21ST OCTOBER 20:00 Newcastle v Benfica 20:00 Villareal v Man City 20:00 Arsenal v Atletico Madrid

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MATCH 4 OF 8 TUE 4TH NOVEMBER 17:45 Slavia Praha v Arsenal 20:00 Liverpool v Real Madrid 20:00 Tottenham v Copenhagen

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GHOST BUSTERS (1984) (12A) Release Date: 17th October After the members of a team of scientists lose their cushy positions at a university in New York City, they decide to become "ghostbusters" to wage a high-tech battle with the supernatural for money. They stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, a doorway that will release evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters must now save New York from complete destruction.

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HOCUS POCUS (1993 (PG) Release Date: 17th October 300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. Returning to life thanks to a combination of a spell spoken before their

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Set against the backdrop of New York City's high-pressure nightlife scene, two brothers are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success.

Jake Friedken is the charismatic owner of Black Rabbit, a restaurant poised to become the hottest spot in New York.

But when his brother Vince returns to the business unexpectedly, trouble soon follows; opening the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they've built.

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In the aftermath of a captivating first encounter, Bea and Ben discover that their initial fiery passion has inexplicably dwindled to frosty misunderstanding.

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PETS ON A TRAIN (PG) Release Date: 24th October When a crew of animal bandits embark on a routine swindle, they find themselves caught up in a train heist. It's up to Falcon, a petty thief raccoon, and Rex, a righteous policedog, to save the animals on this high-speed runway train.

BUGONIA Release Date: 31st October Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

THE RUNNING MAN Release Date: 31st October In a near-future, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television--a competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.

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NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T Release Date: 14th November The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mindmelding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.

ZOOTOPIA 2 Release Date: 28th November Detectives Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

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A teen girl and her boyfriend face persistent harassment from an unknown caller. Police investigating the months of torment discover a revelation that upends their initial assumptions.

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A character driven mystery thriller that follows Kyle Turner, a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature's vast wilderness. The investigation of a brutal death sends Turner on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past.

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Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss.

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ACTION/ DRAMA After a nasty incident almost ended his career, Sonny Hayes has retired from Formula One and now races a Porsche, but when an opportunity comes from the owner of a struggling team, Sonny makes a return to Formula One racing, alongside a hot new rookie teammate, but soon realises that he can't take the road to redemption on his own.

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Paranormal investigators, Ed & Lorraine Warren take on their most disturbing case to date.

Jack & Janet Smurl and their family, move into a brand-new home they've dreamed of, which turned into a nightmare as their home begins to show signs of demonic infestation.

One snowy morning, after arguing with her husband, Miquel's mother walks out from their home high up in the Pyrenees and does not return. With his younger brother stationed far away on military service and his father cast out by the people of the town, Miquel and his father are left to fend for themselves. Together they will be forced to battle the elements through the long winter. Miquel's desperate searching for his mother is only interrupted when Manolo, an orphaned servant boy from the next village, arrives to help out in the house. As Miquel is forced to confront the reality of his mother's absence and another kind of life.

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May, 1945. As news of the Allied victory in Europe reaches the small town of Bonhomie, Ohio, a woman named Margaret Salt walks into a hardware store and asks the man behind the counter, Cal Jenkins, for a radio. What happens next will change both of their lives forever. While the country reconstructs in the post-war boom, a secret grows in Bonhomie - and nothing can remain hidden in a small town. The consequences of that long-ago encounter will intertwine the fates of two families, rippling through the next generation and compelling them to re-examine who they thought they were and what the future might hold.

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Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she has been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon’s world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves. Little can Langdon know that he is being stalked by a spectre from that dark past. He must use all of his knowledge to decipher the world around him before he too is consumed by the rings of treachery and deception that have swallowed Katherine.

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In seven days Jet Mason will be dead. Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old, she's still waiting for her life to begin. She'll do it later, she always says. She has time. Until, on the night of Halloween, Jet is violently attacked by an unseen intruder. She suffers a catastrophic brain injury. The doctor is certain that within a week, she'll suffer a deadly aneurysm. She only has seven days, and as her condition deteriorates. But nevertheless, she's absolutely determined to finally finish something: Jet is going to solve her own murder.

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After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale CERT PG ACTION/ ADVENTURE (PRE-

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When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawley’s must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

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Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.

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Walking in Wicklow

Less Talking, Keep Walking

The Devils Glen Walk The Waterfall Walk

Located near Ashford and around 15km east of Glendalough, the Devil’s Glen has the feel of an enchanted forest and is set in a dramatic gorge with the famous waterfall as its highlight.

There are two Devil’s Glen walks to tackle, depending on what you want to see. The Seamus Heaney Walk is a 4km/2-hour walk while the Devil’s Glen Waterfall Walk is a 5km/2.5-hour ramble.

The Devil’s Glen boasts a dramatic landscape that was fashioned at the end of the Ice Age when the melt waters of the ice sheet created the valley. The resultant gorge affords a swift decent for the Vartry River as it makes its way from the Vartry Reservoir to nearby Ashford village.

The site hosts a mixture of broad leaf and conifer forest with fine stands of beech, Spanish chestnut and ash. The steep rock face of the gorge has been colonised by various species of plant life: lichens, mosses and the polypody fern.

Significant Landmark - The Viewing Point

From the entrance to the Devil’s Glen forest drive in along the forest track to reach a car park after about 2km. There are 2 walks starting at the information board. From here the loop trails take you deep into this beautiful forest to finish back at the car park where you started.

Along the routes you will find some unusual and interesting ‘Sculptures in Woodland’.

The Seamus Heaney Walk The Seamus Heaney Walk is named in honour of the poet and Nobel Prize winner this is a lovely walk through the high forest.

Continuing along the loop, you'll come across a viewing point that offers panoramic views of the glen and the surrounding countryside. This spot is about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) into the hike and requires a bit of a climb, contributing to the overall elevation gain. The effort is well worth it, as the views are breathtaking and provide a great photo opportunity.

Trail Conditions and Safety The trail is generally well-maintained, but it can be muddy and slippery in places, especially after rain. Good hiking boots with strong grip are recommended. There are a few steep sections, particularly near the viewing point, so take your time and use trekking poles if needed.

Always carry a map or use HiiKER for navigation, as mobile signal can be patchy in some areas.

Historical Significance The area around Devils Glen has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to ancient times. The glen itself was once part of the estate of the Earl of Meath, and remnants of old estate walls and structures can still be seen along the trail. The Vartry River, which flows through the glen, was historically significant for powering mills in the region.

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