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much more, this is festival not to be missed. We also have some other great line ups in Arklow & Wicklow Town. This June & July will hopefully bring smiles to most with a huge array of activities for everyone to enjoy.

This month we embark on the Summer Festival season – we feature some of County Wicklow’s biggest outdoor events which will give a guaranteed action packed, fun filled endless days of entertainment for all of the family over the next 5 weeks.

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And when you have had enough of festivals, we’ve got plenty of up-coming sporting events, Summer Fashion Wear, Cinema Reviews and the latest movies to rent or buy.

We hope you enjoy!

The festival is kicked off with the Wicklow Sailfest followed by one of the biggest beach parties in Ireland “The Bray Summerfest” which promises live music, fireworks, air displays, street parties, food markets, funfairs and so

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2. News & Events As always, we bring you all the reviews and up-dates from around your local community, including a run- down of events for you and all of the family.

10. Bray Summerfest 2014

18. Groove Festival 2014 Now in its second year, groove is set in the amazing Killruddery Estate situated between Bray and Greystones and right on the doorstep of Dublin.

Groove is a hassle free festival with an impressive line-up across many music genres from soul to rock & roll. With some very cool outdoor activities – Groove is a family friendly festival with lots on for all ages.

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Everybody is welcome to enjoy our jam packed programme running over five themed weekends. We have every angle covered from Live Music, Family Events, Food and Gardening along with our national popular Air Display. New for 2014 is the International Street Performers Festival where visitors are invited to sit back and enjoy performances over three seaside stages showcasing some super acts!

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County Wicklow has several world famous sites and attractions from Glendalough to Powerscourt, but there is also an abundance of smaller, less well known, but equally interesting places to visit and things to see and do. From golden sandy beaches to rolling hills and valleys, Wicklow’s unique topography means that yet another stunning scene awaits just minutes away no matter where you are in the county.

Don’t miss the excitement of the Round Ireland Sailfest which returns to Wicklow Town on the 27th, 28thand 29thJune. The Round Ireland Sailfest was first held in 2010 to add a welcome level of fun and entertainment for all visiting Wicklow Town for the start of the Round Ireland Yacht Race. From start to finish, the weekend is packed full of family fun and of course, yacht racing!

34. Family Fashion We continue to bring you samples of this month’s styles, colours and trends that rock the shops this season.

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38. Cinema Releases We preview some of the latest blockbuster movies that will be hitting the big screen over the coming month.

39. DVD Releases We preview some of the latest movies that are available to rent or buy over the coming weeks from your local Xtra-Vision store.

40. Trades & Services We provide a selection of Trades & Services from your local community. We like to encourage & support local businesses.

41. Gig Guide We give you a sneak preview some of the hottest tickets available in the up-coming months live at the 02 Dublin.

36. Sports Focus

42. Arklow Seabreeze Festival 2014

All of the major upcoming events for the coming month are covered right here from the British Open, Wimbledon & The Fifa World Cup 2014. Plus a glimpse at the UFC’s next big bout in Dublin!

This year’s Arklow Seabreeze Festival is set to bring the town to life from Sunday 6th July culminating in a weekend packed with a variety of free entertainment and events.

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The Jungle Book Powerscourt Gardens / Date: Sunday, 29th June / Time: 13:30 – 16:30 / Cost: Adult: €18, Student / OAP €16.50, Child €10, Family 2 adult & 2 childr €52 In the magical Indian jungle, a new arrival changes the animal kingdom forever. In this beautiful adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner, all your favourite animal characters are brought to life to create an enchanting and fun-filled musical show for children of all ages. Join Mowgli on his wonderful adventures with the loveable and wise Baloo the Bear, the powerful panther Bagheera, not to mention mischievous monkeys and the terrifying tiger Shere Khan! A guaranteed summer hit for all the family

Tim Austen Design Talk Powerscourt Garden Pavilion / Date: Saturday 5th July / Time: 14:00 – 15:00 / Cost: Complimentary Powerscourt Garden Pavilion welcomes Garden Designer Tim Austen for a unique talk on garden design. Tim will share his experience of creating showgardens and how the ideas behind these wonderful gardens can be used to enhance our own spaces. Come along and enjoy this complimentary talk!

About Tim: Tim spent his formative years working in Fern Hill Gardens, Co. Dublin and Charleville House, Co. Wicklow before completing his formal training in landscape architecture. The influence of these gardens along with his upbringing at the foot of the Sugarloaf Mountain in Co. Wicklow is evident in the colours, textures and forms that he brings in to his designs, whether they incorporate bold contemporary architecture or are predominantly natural in style. Tim continues to create unique gardens for his clients today.

His passion for design along with his extensive practical experience meant that he was selected to be the garden design judge on RTE’s ‘Super garden’ shows in both 2010 and 2011, and garden design mentor in 2013. He is also the recipient of 3 gold medals for his large show gardens featured at Bloom in the park.

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Elf Hunters & Fairy Finders take on Powerscourt!

Powerscourt Gardens / Date: Sunday 6th July / Time: 12:30 – 15:00 / Cost: Adult: €8.50, Child €5, Child under 3 free, Family Ticket for 2 adults & 3 children €25, annual members €2 Join Imaginosity for a fun family day at Powerscourt.

Calling all Elf Hunters and Fairy Finders! If you are brave, pure of spirit and aged between 3 and 8 years old, we need you to help us on our Great Fairy Hunt in Powerscourt Gardens on Sunday the 6th of July 2014! The walk takes place every half hour between 12.30pm and 3pm and takes approximately one hour. Armed with a map and helped by a professional fairy hunter, you will be guided by the Pepperpot Tower, through the Japanese Gardens and beyond past the Dolphin Pond in search of the “little people”!

World’s Top 10 Gardens by the National Geographic.

Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow has been voted no. 3 in the World’s Top 10 Gardens by the National Geographic. The prestigious accolade comes from the company’s ‘Top Ten’ series of the best trips, adventures and places to visit in the world.

Powerscourt was one of seven European countries to make the list and the only entry from Ireland. Other entries from Europe include Chateau de Versailles in France and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, England.

Sarah Slazenger, General Manager of Powerscourt Estate said: “Everyone should see the great sights of the world and the National Geographic has done the traveller a great service by including Powerscourt in the top ten gardens worldwide”.

This award follows several other awards the estate has recently received. These include the Top Ten Houses in the World (Powerscourt House, Lonely Planet), the Best Parkland Venue in Ireland 2014 Award (Powerscourt Golf Club, Golfer’s Guide to Ireland) and the 2014 Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor.

Tel: 01-2046000 / Email: info@powerscourt.net / Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry Co. Wicklow

Peter Pan Date: Saturday 28th June 2014 / Time: 15:00 / Cost: Full Price €15, Concession €12 / Theatre Dramtech Performing Arts Theatre presents Peter Pan. A normal family, A visitor, A magical adventure awaits you. There’s singing and dancing, pirates, mermaids and even indians. Sword fights, fairy dust and a very sneaky shadow roming around.

Climb on board this magical ride of fun filled fantasy and adventure for all the family and join Wendy, Peter, Tinkerbell, The Lost Boys and the Indians as they battle their way through Captain Hook’s mischievous web of intrigue and danger!

Wuthering Heights Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Date: Saturday 19th July 2014 / Time: 19:00 / Cost: Full Price €16, Family €46 / Theatre Open Air Theatre at Avondale House, Rathdrum Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present Emily Bronte’s classic love story set on the beautiful, mysterious wilderness of the Yorkshire moors. This treasured story of enduring love and passion has thrilled and entranced for generations and is now brought alive on stage in an adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner and presented at some of the most beautiful open-air venues across the UK and Ireland.

Can Catherine and Heathcliff’s everlasting love bring happiness or will the very forces of nature and the moors tear them apart? Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company with family and friends for an evening of unforgettable theatre under the stars.

The Lego Movie (G) Date: Saturday 19th July 2014 / Time: 14:00 / Cost: Full Price - €5 / Cinema A thrilling, consistently funny, all-ages extravaganza, The Lego Movie is virtually critic proof. It’s got laser sharks. And robot pirates. And a uni-kitty. And Batman. The project’s theoretically cold, corporate, plastic heart – the movie is fashioned from LEGO® after all – is deftly offset by an anarchic, anti-authoritarian theme. Emmet (Chris Pratt) is an every-brick construction worker who finds himself at the heart of a vast conspiracy as orchestrated by President Business (Will Ferrell) and his evil, schizoid henchman, Bad Cop (Liam Neeson).

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News & Events

Paintings Valuation Day Date: Saturday 2nd August, 10am – 4pm.

Cost: €5 donation per painting valued. €10 for 3 paintings.

Christie’s of London, in association with the Alfred Beit Foundation, will be holding a Paintings Valuation Day for the public at Russborough House on Saturday 2nd August. Three of Christie’s leading picture experts will be on hand to oversee their ‘Roadshow’ style valuation for paintings of any school or period. We encourage anyone to come and meet the experts and bring in paintings or drawings that you are interested in discovering more about.

American Fourth of July Party

Treasa Earls and Susan Hill are hosting the event which will take place on 4th July in the Grand Hotel, Wicklow town - starting at 7pm. There will be plenty of Good Food, Music, Dancing and Spot Prizes. We anticipate a crowd of between 300 -350. Tickets are €20 and are on sale in the Bank of Ireland Wicklow Town and from the front desk of The Grand Hotel.

All of the proceeds will go to Parkinson’s Ireland.

The Celtic Tenors Tickets: €25 The Celtic Tenors will be showcasing their stunning range of classic in Russborough’s Hippodrome on August 16th, Package Offers and Pretheatre offers are available from the Avon Ri. For more details call 045 – 865 239.

May Car Draw Winner

Congratulations to Bridget Keogh, Bray Credit Unions latest Car Draw Winner who has won a Honda Jazz supplied by Castle Service Garage.

Any member of Bray Credit Union, aged 18 years or over, can join the monthly car draw for less than €1 per week. Application Forms are available in their office or can be downloaded from their website at www.braycu.ie ‘

Names in photo: Derek Bradshaw, Castle Service Garage Ltd, Bridget Keogh, Winner and Anita Gunn, Bray Credit Union Ltd. Photo by Charlie Sharkey.

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Kilmacanogue Horse Show Don’t miss out on the 2014 Kilmacanogue Horse Show on Saturday 26th July, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. It’s a great family day out with literally something for everyone. Some of the show’s biggest attractions include the Irish Draught, Mares and Foals, Hunters, Side Saddle and Connemara Riding classes. Alongside the popular Carriage Driving, Minature Horses, pony classes and Sheep Show.

But it’s not all about horses. If you fancy entering the family dog on the day, you have a choice of classes from ‘most obedient’ to ‘waggiest tail’! For those with a creative flair,there’s a Photography and Children’s Art Competition or why not bring along your entry for the Make a Scarecrow, all with fabulous prizes. Or for simply a fun day out come and enjoy one of the many trade stands, sample local artisan foods or have a picnic with friends and family. There’s plenty of entertainment with face painting, pony rides and a treasure hunt guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face!

With the continued support from sponsors, the local community and visitors we hope to reach our 2014 target of €10,000 to donate to local charities, including Bray Cancer Support. So why not join us for the day. Admission is €5 per person and children are free.

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Photo Competition ‘Summer in Wicklow’ In July and August, Wicklow County Tourism is inviting anyone with a camera, to capture what “Summer in Wicklow” means to them.

July Competition (OPEN NOW): Photos must be submitted

by July 16th 2014.

Prize: Destination Wicklow Town - (TBC – To include overnight stay, activities and attractions).

August Competition (OPEN 17th July): Photos must be submitted by August 27th 2014. Send your photos to: wicklowtourismphotos@gmail.com. One photo per participant – must be taken within County Wicklow.

Prize: TBC – to include overnight stay, activities and attractions.

VOTE FOR YOUR WINNER ON FACEBOOK! The photo with the most “Likes” on our Facebook page will be the winner: www.facebook.com/wicklow.tourism.

Read Full Terms & Conditions at: visitwicklow.ie/competitions.

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Wicklow Town musician/singer/ songwriter/business owner has been involved in the music business all of his life with great success throughout Europe America and of course Ireland.

With his bands AVOCA and The CANTONS he has recorded 8 albums and 5 singles and has appeared on TV and Radio and performed live all over the world.

He has decided to give something back musically to two local very worthy charities, Wicklow Cancer Support and Wicklow Hospice in the form of “A LOVE FOR THE MUSIC” Sean has spent the last two years recording the 25 songs on this new special album. Some of the songs have local interest like “The Ballad of Robert Halpin”, “Wicklow Town”, “Avondale”

and “The Rose of Avondale”. Also included are songs for other charities including Wicklow Lions Club which Sean is a member of, St. Vincent De Paul and Wicklow Lifeboat RNLI. The limited edition sleeve consists of 14 photographs from the Wicklow area from Sean’s own collection of photos. !00% of all funds from the sales of this CD collection is donated to the charities and is available from Sean’s shop - TRACK ONE MUSIC in Wicklow Town 0404-67389 or through Facebook.

Garden Sculpture Exhibition Date: Saturday 17th July – Sunday 19th August. From 11am - 5.30pm daily Displayed & managed: Gormleys Fine Art

Russborough is a beautiful place to stroll and explore. With the magnificence of the historic Palladian setting and boasting some of the most stunning views in Ireland, it is truly an inspiring place to relax. Well, now we are taking the inspirations of the Parklands one step further with our very first outdoor sculpture exhibition.

With over 150 sculptural pieces on display throughout the grounds and with a range of materials compatible to the great outdoors come and view bronze, granite, marble, stone, copper, bog oak, ceramic, wood and fibreglass like you have never seen it before.

The inspired collection ranges from small intimate pieces (On view in the Hippodrome) right the way up to spectacular large garden works.

The artist’s works come from Ireland, to Europe and the USA. Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow T: 045 – 865 239. E: events@russborough.ie W: www.russborough.ie

The Bridge Tavern is the only venue Wicklow which offers live music 7 nights every week! At weekends, our live bands provide a party atmosphere, both in our Lounge and in our Courtyard. Only the best bands play at the Bridge. And during the week, we offer a variety of relaxing traditional and modern music. All music and entertainment is provided free of charge and offers a great way to see out the evening.

A great night's entertainment is always available in The Bridge!

June Music Line Up

Friday 27th June Saturday 28th June Sunday 29th June Monday 30th June

The B Sharps Monroe The Groove Nothing to Lose

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July Music Line Up

Tuesday 1st July Bernard Fox 9:30pm Wednesday 2nd July Buellers Day Out 9:30pm Thursday 3rd July Conor O’Donnell 9:30pm Friday 4th July Mr Meaner 10:30pm Saturday 5th July After Hours 10:30pm Sunday 6th July Andy and Stu (From The Juice) 9:00pm Monday 7th July Jon Ward 9:30pm Tuesday 8th July Eugene Waters 9:30pm

The Bridge Tavern, Bridge Street Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow Tel: 0404 – 64760 www.bridgetavern.ie

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Round Ireland Sailfest 2014

The Round Ireland Yacht Race is the longest race in the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) calendar, comparable to similar Offshore Races such as the Fastnet, Malta Middle Sea, Sydney-Hobart and China Sea races.

The first race took place in 1980 with only thirteen boats. Since then, held biannually, the fleet has grown steadily, and in the or-

der of 60 yachts are expected to participate this year.

Sailing around Ireland poses many challenges for boats and crew, with open ocean on the south and west coasts, tidal challenges on north and east coasts apart from all the off lying rocks and sandbanks to keep navigators on their toes and not forgetting the vagaries of the Atlantic weather systems.

This is very much a sailors race but armchair spectators can follow the race on their computers, thanks to our modern race tracker technology.

The Round Ireland Yacht Race Sailfest will complement the race preparations and add a welcome level of fun and entertainment for all coming down to Wicklow Town for the race start!

For info visit: www.roundirelandsailfest.ie

Film Trail Run - in aid of Bray Cancer Support Sat 28th June 2014 | 11:00

Run, Jog or Walk in the footsteps of the film stars by taking part in our 5 Mile Trail Run at the Belmont Demesne & Killruddery Estate in Bray Co. Wicklow on Saturday 28th June 2014 at 11am.

100% of entry fee (less online processing fee of €1.75 per entry) will go to Bray Cancer Support Centre’s services in Wicklow & Dublin Run in the spectacular setting of the Belmont Demesne & Killruddery Estate and see the locations of iconic films such as The Tudors, Camelot, My Left Foot, Becoming Jane, Far & Away and Angela’s Ashes.

Fun for all the family on the day, as there is also a 5KM Run/Jog & Family Walk. Both the 5 Mile & 5Km Runs will be chip timed.

Following the race, there will be a Hollywood themed post race BBQ with music by Bray Gospel Choir in the walled garden of King Arthur’s Barn!

Start/Finish: Belmont Demesne, but routes take in some of Killruddery Estate.

Kid’s Gardening and Pasta Making Workshop Fri 18th July 2014 | 10:00 | Children’s Workshops

Mix it! Kneed it! Roll it! Pound it! Press it! Make it! Kids’ cooking fun at its best! The kids will prepare their own fresh pasta from scratch, getting involved in the whole process from beginning to end. They’ll taste it themselves and bring some home for you to taste.

Food Market: @ Macreddin Village Date: Sunday 6th July 2014 / Location: Macreddin Village, BrookLodge

A pig-on-a-spit, a great BBQ, live jazz, chilled organic prosecco and creamy pints from Acton’s – does life get any better?

An abundance of food stalls including organic fruit & veg, food from Mexico, cakes, meat & eggs, honey, breads, ice cream, chutneys, sauces, wines, beverages and of course the BrookLodge Stall.

The market takes place the first Sunday of every month up to October 2014.

For further info tel: 0402-36444.

To compliment their pasta, kids will learn how to sow and pick their own herbs. They’ll also learn about Killruddery rapeseed oil, the final ingredient in their masterpiece!

With a lovely class inspired lunch, games in the garden, elevenses and afternoon snacks, it will be a day of fun and food! Little Chefs and Gardeners should bring along an apron, a chopping board and a knife and they will bring home pasta samples, a herb tray and care instructions they have made themselves.

Price: €35 per person / Age group: 6-8, 9-11 yrs.

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Bray Summerfest set to sizzle for 2014 As the sun steams and the Irish sea sparkles at beautiful Bray, the programme of events were announced for Ireland’s largest free festival while overlooking the ocean at the official launch on June 12.

Main Street Bray Wicklow | Tel: 01 – 272 4030 | www.mermaidartscentre.ie

For the past 33 years, calendars in county Wicklow have been marked with Bray Summerfest events, as well as those throughout the country. As it grows, international audiences have also made a beeline for the township. Collectively the crowds have boosted the local economy with an injection of over €8 million over the weeks the festival runs.

This year promises to be no exception with a midsummer filled with fun and festivities through July and into August with five weekends of over 60 events. Festival Director, Mick Glynn said “Everybody is welcome to enjoy our jam packed programme running over five themed weekends. We have every angle covered Live music, Family events, Food and Gardening along with our national popular Air Display. New for 2014 is the International Street Performers Festival where visitors are invited to sit back and enjoy performances over three seaside stages showcasing some super acts!”

Families and Individuals of all ages can enjoy the vast range of events planned to see the district come alive; beginning with the Groove Festival on July 5-6 at Killruddery Estate. Following for weekend two is the International

Street Performers Festival from July 11-13 which will also include a 90 metre water slide on Bray Head. Zooming above expectations is the announcement that over the weekend of July 18-20 will hold the famous (and recent ‘Aviation Industry Award’ winning) Bray Air Display expanding to exciting new heights this year, bigger and better than ever on July 20.

The Family Fiesta continues over July 26-27, filled with fun for all ages and will encompass the outdoor cinema that proved very popular previously.

The fifth weekend will see ravenous foodies flock for a feast at the Wicklow Food and Garden Festival kept busy with demonstrations by celebrity chefs (featuring Catherine Fulvio, Derry Clarke & Rachel Allen), an endless tasting tent and much more mouthwatering merriment. In keeping with tradition, it will all end with a big bang as fireworks light up the skies above the scenic seafront-this year on the August Bank holiday Monday to truly mark the flaming finale!

The iconic seaside bandstand will again be the venue for free live music acts performing on Friday and

Saturday evenings as well as most Sunday afternoons including Kila, The Camembert Quartet, Raglans and tribute band ‘Coldplace’ alongside festival favourites Big September, Smash Hits and many more…with a surprise act to be announced!

Following the warm reception to the funfair taking a vintage twist, it will again take funlovers on a nostalgic trip to the seafront for 24 days from July 12 as well as a Summer Bay style area dedicated to kids and a carefree environment for all.

For details see our new look website www.braysummerfest.com

We hope the festival lives up to your expectations and you enjoy your summer with us. We would like to thank Wicklow County Council, Bray Gardaí, residents of Bray Seafront and all our sponsors for their unwavering commitment.

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5th-6th July 2014 Now in its second year, Groove is set in the amazing Killruddery Estate situated between Bray and Greystones and right on the doorstep of Dublin. Groove is a hassle free festival with an impressive line-up across many music genres from Soul to Rock & Roll. With some very cool outdoor activities - Groove is a family friendly festival with lots on for all ages.

This year we are working with Outdoor Discovery to bring you even more exciting things to do for adults and kids alike!

Climbing Wall

Due to its huge popularity last year, for 2014 we are bringing in the largest mobile climbing wall in Europe! Standing at over

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We are excited that this year we will be putting 4 water zorbs on the lakes in Killruddery – tumble your way through the festival in this exciting adventure activity.

Groove Festival will have loads of things

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Kids will have the opportunity to make

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space like creatures, planets and rockets.

Nico, Martin and Roisin will work in tandem with each other and the workshops will be

The Enchanted Garden – Killruddery House and Gardens are curating a specially designed Enchanted Garden for kids – with some great activities lined up will be an exciting and safe place for kids.

The theme for The Enchanted Garden is Space which compliments the displays in the main Festival area from the Irish Rocket Society.

complimentary of each other.

5.30pm – 6.15pm shake it out, dance time with DJ Happy Martin There is a rocket making and launch workshop at 6.30pm in the main Gardens. Nico and Martin will lead a musical procession

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Situated in the Walled Garden Orchard

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enormous well loved Sandpit. There will be a number of large garden games available for people to use at their leisure. cally materialise in the Kids Zone, looking for help to explore the sounds, ideas and vibrations of SPACE. With their trademark combination of unusual instruments, original songs, games and stories, and their long experience of imaginative improvisation, they are looking forward to creative experi-

From hog roast to seafood cocktails, we

from the Kids Zone to the Rocket launch

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Coughlan to put on something special.

The kids area will be open from 2.30pm to 9pm on both days. It’s in a separate section

leisurely walks in one of Ireland’s most renowned properties, filled with beautiful planting and wooded areas, water features and distinctive outdoor “rooms”. We

reckon this is the most spectacular festival venue in the country!

of Killruddery just beside the main festival arena and will be fully supervised. But as with all festivals, we request that parents do not leave their kids unattended.

All children will have their own wrist bands with contact details in case they wander off

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There are gardens, and there is Powerscourt!

On your doorstep is a world famous garden, recently Voted No. 3 in the World’s Top Ten Gardens by the National Geographic.

Come for a walk this summer, when the estate is ablaze with colour. Explore Italian and Japanese Gardens, formal rose gardens and borders, rambling wooded walks and fascinating water features on your journey.

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Avon Ri Lakeshore Resort, Burgage, Blessington, Co.Wicklow Tel: +353 (0)45 900 670. Email: info@avonri.com www.avonri.com

Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow 4 star Lakeshore Resort located on the banks of the magnificent Blessington Lakes at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, within 45 minutes’ drive of Dublin City Centre and Dublin Airport.

The resort offers unique and versatile accommodation of 39 purpose-built townhouses with

3 bedrooms each sleeping up to 6 people and full self-catering facilities, an Adventure Centre offering an extensive range of land and water activities, the Lakeview Bar with Rooftop Terrace & Lakeview Restaurant, adaptable Meetings & Events space overlooking the lake, ideal Wedding venue facilities in a stunning scenic setting, Gym & Pool, Pet Farm, Kids Play Area plus access to Blessington Lake walkways and cycle paths including Phase 1 of the new Blessington Greenway, linking Avon Ri and Russborough House.

All within a 15 minute walk of historical Blessington Town and within a 45 minute drive radius of some of Ireland’s Top East Coast Golf Courses (parkland and links) including locally based Lisheen Springs & Tulfarris Golf Clubs plus championship courses such as The K Club, Palmerstown, Druids Glen, The European and Portmarnock.

Avondale House and Forest Park has much to offer the visitor whether their interest is in Charles Stewart Parnell – ‘The Uncrowned King of Ireland’, the development of forestry in Ireland and the extensive collection of trees and shrubs from around the globe that can be seen in Avondale today.

It is also a great place to visit just to enjoy the unique beauty and peace of one of Wicklow’s outstanding historic estates. The forest park is some 214 hectares in extent and lies on the west bank of the Avonmore River. Its miles of roads and forest trails offer endless variety to the walker, from the long open sweep of the Great Ride to the towering conifers on the banks of the Avonmore River.

Directions: On the N11 – exit Junction 17 and take the R752 to Rathdrum, then take the L2149 for 1.5 km. GPS Coordinates N 52 54.839W 6 13.394 HOUSE & Kitchen CAFÉ OPEN: From Easter to October 31st. June, July & August 11:00am-5:00pm (7 days a week); other times 11:00am-4:00pm Tuesday-Sunday & Bank holiday Mondays. See www.Coillteoutdoors.ie for updates.

Admission: Forest Park €5 (2e, 1e, 50c Coins). House – Adult €5, Older & Wiser €4, Student/Child €3, Family €14.

FOREST Tours: Must be pre-booked.

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THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN OF IRELAND Factory shop • café • ice cream parlour • chocolate workshops

Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Tel. 059 – 648 1999 Website: www.chocolategarden.ie

Heaven for lovers of chocolate and ice cream everywhere, the Chocolate Garden of Ireland offers Chocolate Workshops regularly, has a delicious coffee shop (serving Ireland’s best hot chocolate!) and an ice cream parlour, all located at its chocolate and ice cream factory.

Set in beautiful South-West Wicklow, between Tullow and Shillelagh, The Chocolate Garden has become popular with all ages – families, active

retired, individuals with a passion for great tasting chocolate and ice cream. Connoisseurs of coffee travel to enjoy our award winning coffee and fans of quality ice cream and chocolate drool over our delicious sundaes.

If you book in for a workshop, you will be taken on a journey

of discovery - you can look forward to learning about all things chocolate and ice cream; enjoy demonstrations, tastings and hands-on work with chocolate. Make your own chocolate product and get to keep the mould. Must be booked in advance.

For a more casual visit, you can relax over a coffe or hot chocolate while the young at heart can enjoy our play area with slidetower, wendy house, climbing frame, sand pit and a trim-trail to challenge all ages. You can also feast your eyes on the wide array of chocololate creations on display – handbags, stiletto shoes, flowers, wedding cakes, cake pops, cats and dogs, to name a few.

HOW TO FIND US: On the R725 between Tullow and Shillelagh, 5 km from Tullow; Next door to Rathwood and Woodlands Falconry.

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For something to do with all the family, you need go no further than Bray’s Seafront, where you will find the National SEA LIFE Centre, one of the country’s largest all-weather Marine and Freshwater Zoos.

For 2014, SEA LIFE invites you to experience our “SHARK REEF ENCOUNTER”. Discover Ireland’s largest collection of sharks, and marvel at these amazing creatures up close! Learn about the mysteries of the shark world, and understand why it is necessary to BREED and Protect these magnificent creatures to ensure the long term survival of the marine world.”

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ituated in Glencullen on the top of the Dublin mountains, Jonnie Fox’s is one of Ireland’s oldest and most famous traditional Irish pubs – and also famed as the highest pub in the country. We are located approximately 25 -35 minutes drive from Dublin City Centre.

At Johnnie Fox’s we have Traditional Irish Music every night, including Saturday & Sunday afternoons. There are more wellknown bands that play throughout the year on selected dates.

You can also see one of the top dancing performances in the country at our famous ‘Hooley Night’ – which includes dinner & show. All in all, Fox’s is the home of traditional entertainment, so be sure to book in advance if you can.

The locality itself is steeped in history with “The Colonel’s House” situated in Glencullen – reknown as a hideaway, for Michael Collins throughout Irish history books.

Monoliths are plentiful and you can even view a “Giant’s Grave” on the scenic walks high atop the mountains.

Daniel O’Connell, the great Irish Liberator was a regular patron of Johnnie Fox’s when he lived here in Glencullen. In 1823 Daniel O’Connell gave his blessing to Christy Fitzsimons – to marry his daughter, and to this day the family generation still reside in Glencullen.

In the early 1950’s, programmes on Irish music an story telling were recorded for radio every Sunday night in Johnnie Fox’s and broadcast live to the nation, on location.

In the 1960’s Johnnie Fox’s Pub was famous for the session – An Seisiun – travelling musicians would gather to play and trade songs with local people – a tradition which prevails to this present day with the music and song still emanating from

the famous location, where song banter continuosly fills the airwaves.

The Hooley Show – The “Johnnie Fox’s Hooley Experience” is famous throughout Ireland and abroad for its originality and unique atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else. Our guests are invited to a four-course meal where they can savour our various award winning seafood dishes as well as our general cuisine.

For non-seafood lovers, our menu’s offer many other alternatives, from Prime Sirloin Steak to vegetarian dishes – there are choices to suit every taste. The meal is followed by a live Irish music session where our top acts play Irish music, ranging from traditional and folk to ballads and sing along music. The music session is followed by the Johnnie Fox’s famous dancers, who provide a spectacular performance.

Their show has been choreographed by Joey Comerford and has been described as one of the best ‘Cultural Shows’ in the country.

The Whiskey cake is unique to Johnnie Fox’s, and as with all their desserts – everything is baked fresh on the premises in their very own bakery. So be prepared… and make sure you arrive on an empty stomach! The pub serves all manner of dishes, but is renowned for a variety of unique seafood dishes, take the Grand Platter @ €115 – will comfortably feed four people… and leave them with a smile on their face!

Also, The Lovers Platter – a clever dish served with a selection of fresh succulent seafood and serves two, and not forgetting the house Mussels – the house special and favourite among the punters, which is presented on a unique serving dish. If you haven’t already sampled the experience the culinary delights of Johnny Fox’s – then you need to!

Because you’re surely missing out.

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House & Gardens Russborough House

For the last decade Russborough has always featured amongst our top places to visit, but now more than ever, it is a centre that has become an even more attractive location to spend your time.

With award winning Guided House Tours, an engaging 3D interactive basement exhibition, gorgeous Tea Rooms, historic Horse and Carriage rides, stunning handmade artisan crafts, an old forge, cultural sheepdog demonstrations, an 18th walled garden currently in restoration, award winning West Wing accommodated shortlisted for an RIAI Conservation Award in 2014 and a playground and a maze it is a must see attraction that appeals to families and art and culture lovers alike.

Often described as a wonderful place to escape for a great day out, Killruddery has been home to the Brabazon Family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618. Conveniently located on the outskirts of the capital where Dublin meets Wicklow, here’s your opportunity to discover a hidden gem in our midst. There’s so much to see and explore. Nature has never been more relaxing with leisurely walks in one of Ireland’s most renowned gardens, filled with beautiful planting and wooded

areas, water features and distinctive outdoor “rooms”. Delightful Tea Rooms and guided tours of one of Ireland’s Great Historic Houses are just some of the other treats on offer.

Killruddery Garden is open on weekends in April and October and 7 days a week from May to September, from 9.30 am to 6 pm with late night opening on Thursday until 10pm. Last admission is an hour before closing time and last orders in the Tea Room are half an hour before closing.

Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow.

Tel: 045 – 865 239. Email: events@russborough.ie Web: www.russborough.ie

Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow

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Holographic projections of cruel prison guards, the sound of the defiant cries from the 1798 rebels and the transformation of three prison floors to visually recreate over 200 years of Irish history through the eyes of the inmates... , Wicklow s Historic Gaol has just launched a dynamic new visitor experience, complete with state-of-the-art audio visual enhancements.

Designed to engage all the senses, visitors will step back in time as they journey through the original prison cells and experience a new era of life in Gaol as they move through the building. , The spectacular newly refurbished Wicklow s Historic Gaol is open to visitors seven days a week. The Gaol Café serves a selection of hot and cold dishes, teas, coffees and baked goods throughout the day. For further information see: www. wicklowshistoricgaol.com or call 0404 61599.

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Date: Sunday, 29th June 2014 Time: 12 Noon – 6pm Location: Abbey Grounds €5 Day Pass Ticket / U12’s Free

ACTIVITIES: All Day Chef’s Theatre Artisan Food Market (30+ St Family Picnic Workshops Tastings Face Painters Oversized Children’s Gam Walkabout Entertainers The Mystic Celt Pop-Up BB Babcock and Bobbins Circus Show visiting Wicklow Town for the start

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on’t miss the excitement of the Round Ireland Sailfest of the Round Ireland Yacht Race. which returns to Wicklow From start to finish, the weekend Catherine Fulvio Rory Morahan Paul Kelly Town on the 27th, 28th and 29th June. is packed full of family fun and of The Round Ireland Sailfest was first course, yacht racing! www.roundirelandsailfest.ie held in 2010 to add a welcome level www.roundirelandsailfest.ie of fun and entertainment for all

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Wicklow sailfest

Wicklow sky is spectacularly lit by Sailfest fireworks.

Festivities kick-off from 8pm at Wicklow Sailing Club on the Friday with Perfect Friction and Sharon Crosbie getting the party started.

And why not indulge with our selection of local artisan stalls, or stroll the pier admiring the array of Irish and International yachts before the

Sailfest fringe events will take place across the weekend and include McFadden’s Funfair (Leitrim Green) and events in most Wicklow Town pubs and restaurants.

Festival fun continues to the Saturday with the Round Ireland Day.

The day starts with The Mayor’s Challenge (10am), a 5K Fun Run which will raise much needed funds for local charities.

Then off to the Sailfest Family Fun Day (12 Noon) at the

Black Castle which includes a climbing wall, oversized games, storytelling, face painting, Caolan McBride Magic Show, The Afrikan Warriors Circus Show, a Custom’s Dog Show, Yoga demonstration and lots more.

The Round Ireland Yacht Race itself will start at 2pm, with the yachts leaving to the tune of Wicklow Pipe Band, quickly followed by a low level fly past with aircraft from Newcastle Airfield and

Fitzwilliam Square, Wicklow Town.

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on the Sunday with the returning Taste of Wicklow Town (12 Noon).

then a tremendous air display

by Ireland’s No.1 Stunt Pilot Eddie Goggins.

If that isn’t enough to tickle your fancy, why not visit the Sailfest Craft Village in Fitzwilliam Square.

From 6.30pm (to 11.30pm), local bands The Daily Howl, Universal Funk Orchestra and The Brian Meakin Band will take to the main Sailfest stage in the Abbey Car Park with The Classic Beatles headlining.

Set in the stunning Abbey Grounds, the vastly improved Taste of Wicklow Town will be a fusion of local food, top class chefs including Catherine Fulvio and Paul Kelly, artisan

market (20+ stalls), tastings, walkabout performers, oversized children’s games, face painting, a Mystic Celt Pop Up BBQ and a traditional circus show by the famous Babcock and Bobbins.

Sailfest Taste of Wicklow Town Day Pass tickets (€5 Adults/U12’s Free) are already on sale throughout Wicklow Town; all other entertainment / events are free of charge.

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he Round Ireland Yacht Race is Ireland’s premier offshore sailing race and is held every two years by Wicklow Sailing Club in association with the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The 704 nautical mile race was first held in 1980 and still retains the original course; “leave Ireland and all its islands excluding Rockall to starboard.” The next edition of the race will take place on 28th June 2014.

The concept of a race around Ireland began in 1975 with a double-handed race starting and finishing in Bangor by Ballyholme Yacht Club with stopovers in Crosshaven and Killybegs. That race only had four entries. In 1980 Michael Jones put forward the idea of a non-stop race and was held in that year from Wicklow Sailing Club. 16 pioneers entered that race with Brian Coad’s Raasay of Melfort returning home after six days at sea to win the inaugural race. While Raasay has the honour of being the winner of the first Round Ireland she was also the last placed finisher in four separate races (1982, 1984, 1990 and 1992).

The race is uniquely identified by a series of

waypoints around the Irish coast at which the competitors much report their position and time. While the introduction of GPS tracking in 2008 provides competitors and followers with up-to-date progress of the fleet, the check-in waypoints are a key feature to stay up-to-date on progress, giving competitors morale boosting race milestones and, most importantly, are an important safety element of the race.

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The Round Ireland record is held by Mike Slade’s ICAP Leopard. In 2008, a race dominated by gale force winds, the 100 foot super maxi finished the race in just under two days and 18 hours, knocking over 10 hours off the previous race record, set in 1998 by Colm Barrington onboard Jeep Cherokee.

The record currently stands at 65 hrs 48 mins 47 secs.

The Round Ireland continues to be a big race run by a small club and for the competitors who return year after year, this is what makes the event so special. The warm greeting and round the clock bar service when returning to Wicklow bring competitors back to the race year after year.

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The weekend of festivities will draw to an end with a Sailfest Grand Finale Party hosted by Ulster Bank in Conway Port’s 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse at Wicklow Harbour; this event will also double as the launch for Wicklow Town’s first all day music festival The Secret Garden.

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The Mystic Celt

Our “Traditional Celtic” menu is a celebration of the rich, ancient food culture of a uniquely beautiful land.

This is our tribute to the country of our birth, a land where we are privileged to live.

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The Wimbledon Championships, officially called “The Lawn Tennis Championships”, is the oldest and arguably most prestigious event in the sport of tennis. It is held annually at the All England Club in Wimbledon, a suburb of London, in June or July every year. The tournament starts 6 weeks before the first Monday in August, and lasts for two weeks subject to extensions for rain.

The tournament is the third Tennis Grand Slam event played each year, preceded by the Australian Open and the French Open, and followed by the U.S. Open. Wimbledon 2014 will take place from 23rd June to 6th July.

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Last year’s Wimbledon Men’s Singles tennis tournament was won by Andy Murray, who beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final. Murray is well fancied to retain his crown in 2014 but he is likely to face a stiff challenge from Djokovic, while the likes of Rafael Nadal (French Open Winner 2014) and Roger Federer are unlikely to be too far away.

The Women’s Singles is a tough one to call as the top seeds are unlikely to crash out as early as they did last year but Sabine Lisicki clearly excels on grass and is massive eachway value at 20/1.

PDC WORLD MATCHPLAY Sat 19th – Sun 27th July The World Matchplay has been played annually since 1994 in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. The first ever winner was Larry Butler, who beat Dennis Priestley 16-12, and the current holder is Phil Taylor. It is regarded as the second biggest PDC Tournament, status shown by the fact the whole tournament was sold out within three days of the tickets being on sale.

The 1995 World Matchplay turned out to be Jocky Wilson’s last appearance in a major televised event. Wilson had reached the

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quarter-finals of the inaugural tournament in 1994 and he beat Rod Harrington in the 1st round in 1995, but a 2nd round defeat against Nigel Justice was effectively the end of his career.

Before the 2013 World Matchplay matches in the tournament must have been won by two clear legs. For example the first round was usually played over the first to 10 legs, but if the score reached 9-9, play continued until either player gained a two leg lead.

As of the 2013 tournament if a two leg lead hadn’t been established after five extra legs then a tie-break leg was played.

Over the course of the tournaments 20 year existence, there have only been six different winners: Phil Taylor (14), Larry Butler (1), Peter Evison (1), Rod Harrington (2), Colin Lloyd (1) and James Wade (1)

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THE BRITISH OPEN Thur July 17th – Sun 20th The British Open’s official title is the Open Championship. However, it is referred to as the British Open to distinguish it from the US Open. The British Open is the oldest of the four Majors, dating back to the 1860s. The tournament will be held at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake Merseyside England, from July 17th –20th 2014.

The 2013 Open Championship was won by Phil Mickelson who shot a final round of 66 to win on three under par by three shots to Sweden’s Henrik Stenson. Leader going into the final round Lee Westwood could only shoot a 75 to finish tied for third alongside Adam Scott and Ian Poulter, with Tiger Woods a further shot back tied for 6th.

No surprises here as Tiger Woods is the No. 1 golfer in the world and won the British Open last time it was at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake - he should be the favorite for the 2014 Open and he is. The more interesting thing is who is the second favorite.

Favorite: Tiger Woods: 11-2 / Other fa-

Tiger Woods vorites: Phil Mickelson: 14-1 & Adam Scott: 16-1 Fringe favorites: Justin Rose: 22-1, Rory McIlroy: 22-1, Lee Westwood: 25-1, Graeme McDowell: 28-1, Henrik Stenson: 28-1, Charl Schwartzel: 33-1, Jason Day: 33-1, Luke Donald: 33-1, Sergio Garcia: 33-1

months later he crushed Max Holloway but, in doing so, he tore his ACL. His fight against Brazilian Diego Brandau on July 19 in the Dublin arena will only be his third match at the Featherweight division of UFC but he is already being tipped for the belt over the next 18 months. UFC owner Dana White is a huge fan of the Drimnagh brawler and many believe that he is the future of the sport.

His appearances on talk shows on both sides of the Atlantic have built him up massive support despite only having two pro UFC fights on his CV. One thing that is for sure is that there will be 10,000 screaming Irish fans supporting the star on his big night.

Conor McGregor UFC fight in Dublin’s O2 Saturday, July 19th The highly-anticipated UFC fight night at Dublin’s O2 sold out in minutes, proving the sport is becoming one of the most popular spectator events in the country. Headlining the sell-out night is Dublin’s Conor McGregor, known by his fans as Notorious, who become a household name here.

In April 2013 McGregor defeated Marcus Brimage in his first UFC bout. Three

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22 Jump Street (tbc) Release Date: June 6th After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don’t have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow fromfreshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.

Belle (PG)

Chef (15a) Release Date: June 25th Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman), he is left to figure out what’s next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara), his friend (John Leguizamo) and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love. (c) Open Road

Release Date: June 13th BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay (Matthew Goode). Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing. While her cousin Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) chases suitors for marriage, Belle is left on the sidelines wondering if she will ever find love. After meeting an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on changing society, he and Belle help shape Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Release Date: July 4th DreamWorks Animation returns to the world of dragons and Vikings in this sequel to their successful 2010 outing How to Train Your Dragon.

The original film followed the exploits of a Viking chief’s son, who must capture a dragon in order to mark his passage into manhood and prove his worthiness to the tribe. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

The Fault In Our Stars (12a) Release Date: June 19th Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them - and us - on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, based upon the number-one bestselling novel by John Green, explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love. (C) Fox

Transformers: Age Of Extinction (tbc) Release Date: July 10th A mechanic and his daughter make a discovery that brings down Autobots and Decepticons - and a paranoid government official - on them. Things have definitely changed a lot since the last Transformers movie. In Transformers 4 Optimus Prime and his Cybertronian seem to have gone underground, after a concerted effort by the governments of Earth to hunt them down. We thought we didn’t need them anymore. We were wrong.

Jersey Boys (15a) Release Date: June 20th Clint Eastwood’s big screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic `60s rock group The Four Seasons. Their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the hit songs that influenced a generation, and are now being embraced by a new generation of fans through the stage musical. (c) Warner Bros.

Dawn of Planet of the Apes (tbc) Release Date: July 17th A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier.

They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.

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DELIVERY MAN Released: 23rd May (PG)

I, FRANKENSTEIN Released: 23rd May (12) Otherworldly action thriller directed by Stuart Beattie and starring Aaron Eckhart and Bill Nighy. 200 years on from his formation, Dr. Frankenstein (Aden Young)’s immortal creation Adam (Eckhart) still walks the earth. Caught in the middle of a war between the benevolent Gargoyles led

by Leonore (Miranda Otto) and malevolent demonic forces who are hunting him down, Adam is forced to confront those who seek to exploit his unnatural ability to live forever and put an end to their aim of destroying mankind...

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The story of affable underachiever David Wozniak, whose mundane life is turned upside down when he finds out that he fathered 533 children through sperm donations he made twenty years earlier. In debt to the mob, rejected by his pregnant girlfriend, things couldn’t look worse for David when he is hit with a lawsuit from 142 of the 533 twentysomething’s who want to know the identity of the donor.

As David struggles to decide whether or not he should reveal his true identity, he embarks on a journey that leads him to discover not only his true self but the father he could become as well. (c) Disney

GRUDGE MATCH Release Date: 30th May Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone star as old boxing rivals who come out of retirement for one final match. On their first encounter in decades, their long-festering feud erupts into an unintentionally hilarious melee that instantly goes viral. The sudden social media frenzy transforms their local grudge match into a must-see HBO event. Now, if they can just survive the training, they may actually live to fight again.

Released: 23rd May From Scott Cooper, the critically-acclaimed writer and director of Crazy Heart, comes a gripping and gritty drama about family, fate, circumstance, and justice. Russell Baze (Christian Bale) has a rough life: he works a dead-end blue collar job at the local steel mill by day, and cares for his terminally ill father by night. When Russell’s brother Rodney (Casey Affleck) returns home from serving time in Iraq, he gets lured into one of the most ruthless crime rings in the Northeast and mysteriously disappears. The police fail to crack the case, so - with nothing left to lose - Russell takes matters into his own hands, putting his life on the line to seek justice for his brother. The impressive cast of Christian Bale and Woody Harrelson are rounded out by Casey Affleck, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe, Zoe Saldana and Sam Shepard.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB Release Date: 30th May (15) Matthew McConaughey stars in DALLAS BUYERS CLUB as real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroof, whose free-wheeling life was overturned in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live. These were the early days of the AIDS epidemic, and the U.S. was divided over how to combat the virus. Ron, now shunned and ostracized by many of his old friends, and bereft of governmentapproved effective medicines, decided to take matters in his own hands, tracking down alternative treatments from all over the world by means both legal and illegal. Bypassing the establishment, the entrepreneurial Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts - who he once would have shunned - and established a hugely successful “buyers’ club.” Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Released: 23rd May (15) This tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them.

LONE SURVIVOR Released: 23rd May (15) The film follows a group of four US Navy SEALs as they are deployed on a mission to kill or capture Ahmed Shahd (Yousuf Azami), a formidable Taliban leader. While working carefully to avoid detection, the team are spotted by a local goat herder and his two sons. Faced with the tough decision between killing them, an act that would be against the Geneva Conventions, and setting them free, which would potentially compromise their cover, the team choose the humane but risky option. But when one of the boys informs the local Taliban of the SEAL’S whereabouts it isn’t long before the team are engaged in a bloody and ferocious battle. The ensemble cast includes Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster and Eric Bana.

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT Release Date: 30th May Kenneth Branagh directs and co-stars in this action thriller starring Chris Pine as the iconic Jack Ryan character created by Tom Clancy. Following on from his career in the military, Jack now works as an analyst for the CIA’s Financial Intelligence Unit under the guidance of William Harper (Kevin Costner). Believing he has stumbled upon a plot by Russian billionaire Viktor Cherevin (Branagh) to crash the United States economy, it isn’t long before Jack is forced to go undercover and infiltrate Viktor’s network. But with his wife Cathy (Keira Knightley) curious about the true nature of his work, Jack is under pressure to protect not only his country but his personal relationship as well...

ROBOCOP Release Date: 30th May In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years - and it’s meant billions for OmniCorp’s bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit - is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance to build a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice.

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Arklow seabreeze This year’s Arklow Seabreeze Festival is set to bring the town to life from Sunday 6h July culminating in a weekend packed full of a variety of free entertainment and events from Friday 18-Sunday 20th July.

A new addition to the programme on the night will be a ‘Marvellous Mammies’ competition. Entries will be taken at the door on the night, with some wonderful prizes to be won. We all have a wonderful mammy, bring her along on the night for a great night out.

Doors open 7.00pm The Festival has been a highlight in people’s diaries for many years and has provided top class live entertainment, eye popping spectacles and the best of festival atmosphere making it a credit to the community. This year will be no exception where the line-up of musical acts has just be announced:

Yes it is Festival time once again as the

Bridgewater Seabreeze Festival Princess competition will take place on Sunday 6th July in the Arklow

time and this beautiful piece will adorn the winning Princess annually. Martin Gavigan and his team at Eircom Meteor in Arklow have generously donated a 7’’ Estar tablet. There are also cinema tickets from GCG Cinema and some fashionable accessories from New Look.

The lucky girl will also win €400 Bridgewater Shopping Centre Vouchers and there are prizes for the runner up too including €200 Bridgewater Vouchers.

Friday night 18th July Open Air music in the Town Park with music by

Black Cherry.

Saturday 19th July – Top Stage: Luan Parle and her Band, Middle Stage: Feel The Pinch & Friends and Lower Stage: Children of the Son

Bay Hotel, and will also act as the launch night of the Arklow Seabreeze Festival 2014.

Last year’s winner, Connie Tobin, was a great ambassador for Arklow Seabreeze Festival 2013 and proved very popular with everyone throughout the duration of the Festival.

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If you are over 18 years of age and interested in taking part please contact Mary Burke, 087 9259504, Joan Murphy 086 6024090 or Els Penston, Tina O’ Sullivan at the Arklow Bay Hotel and fill out the registration form, as soon as possible.

Sunday 20th July – Top Stage: A new addition to this year’s programme is an Open Air Ceili and Set Dancing night with one of the top Bands in the

Arklow seabreeze town of Arklow, with top class acts to entertain people of the town and surrounding areas again this year.

Country - The Abbey Ceili Band from Cork. A specially constructed floor will be laid down for dancers young and old alike with dances to suit all levels, and with all the dances will be called, so you do not have to know the dances. Tell all your dancing friends, the Abbey Ceili Band are making their first visit to Arklow and are really looking forward to a great night of dancing. Most importantly it is FREE!!!!! So let us put Arklow on the map for the right reasons.

Family entertainment forms, as always an important part of the festival and the younger fans will enjoy a nightly Carnival in the Main Street Car Park, Busking Competition on Saturday, and a whole host of events Saturday and all Day Sunday. Pipe Band competitions take place on Sunday and

Middle Stage: Elvis – (Cathal Byrne) Lower Stage: China White.

American Wrestlers, who proved very popular with last year’s audiences will make a return visit. The McDonald’s Teddy Bear’s picnic proved very popular last year and will be a feature event of the festival on Saturday

get in contact with any of the Pubs in Arklow and help them put on a show not less than 30 minutes and not more than 45 minutes duration.

The emphasis is on Variety, not just music and points will be awarded as follows: 25 points for Variety of Show,25 points for Quality of Performers,25 points for Continuity/MC, 25 points for Audience Interaction Each show will commence 10pm sharp each night and prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Comedy/Novelty Act, Best Cabaret Act, Best Traditional Act, Best MC, Best Overall Swinging Pub Allocation of nights for each pub will be on a first come first served basis and the winners will be announced on Thursday 17th July in The Bridge Hotel. Further information available from Donal on 086-8154331.Spread the word and tell your friends.

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Arklow has seen some huge national acts entertain crowds in town over the years including the American Drifters, Brendan Boyer and Brush Shiels, The Fureys and Jedward, who attracted just under 20,000 fans to the seaside

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Arklow seabreeze variety of musical acts to perform live on stage on Main Street over the main festival weekend all bound to create a wonderful feel good factor for the weekend followed by a Fireworks Display on Sunday 20th July.

In addition to the live acts the festival fans will also get the opportunity to participate in some of the highlights and test their ability in some novel events such as Banana Eating competi-

tion, Burger-Eating contest and Pig Derby, Beat the Cube and much much more.

Please contact any committee of the Arklow Seabreeze Festival or visit our website: arklowseabreeze festival.ie or Facebook/arklowseabreezefestival for updates and further information.

Main Street in Arklow will be closed from 6pm to midnight on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 11pm.

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Carnival in the Main Street Car Park

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14.00 Dainty Bakery Baby Show

9.30 Music with Black Cherry

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19.00 The Greasy Pole

Lower stage China White

20.00 Musical chairs outside Murphys Bar & Lounge

23.00 Festival Closure with Fireworks

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AWD – Waste Solutions Arklow Business Enterprise Centre, Kilbride Ind. Estate, Arklow, Co Wicklow Tel: 1890 293293 | Web: www.awdgroup.ie Open: Monday-Friday: 9am to 5.30pm.

44 inWICKLOW

July 2014

AWD provides an efficient, cost-effective skip hire service. Skips range in size from Skip Bags right up to 20 cubic yard roll-on skips.

• 4cy Skip – Ideal for clearing out the shed or removing unused clutter from the house, clearing the garden or removing unwanted furniture.

• 6cy Skip – Used for those bigger jobs, house renovations, this size skip would normally handle a clear out of a standard 3 bed house.

• 12cy Skip – Ideal for site locations. Primarily used on building and factory sites.

• 20cy Skip – Used for large construction work, primarily located on building sites and heavy construction areas.

NEW

WE ACCEPT IN STORE:

Opening & Delivery Hours: Mon - Thur: 12pm - 11pm Fri & Sat: 12pm - 12am, Sunday: 12pm - 11.30pm Please Note: a €2 Delivery Charge applies to all orders under €8 & for any delivery over a 3 mile radius.

ORDER ONLINE WITH

0404 62222

MAIN ST., WICKLOW BESIDE THE POST OFFICE

JULY Special Offers

Super Special Offer

ONLY MONDAY TO THURSDAY

ANY* 12.5” PIZZA

* Any 3 Toppings

€8.99 16.5” €9.99

ANY*

PIZZA

collections ONly

OR

FAMILY PARTY DEAL

Bigger than our Competitors

Any 16” Pizza + 3 Toppings at your choice +2 Large Chips + 8 Chicken Dippers Or 8 Buffalo Wings +Garlic Bread Cheese & 1.5ltr Large Drink at your choice (Upgrade to 20” Wagon Wheel only €4 Extra)

€28

For Delivery - €2 Extra 9.5” MEAL DEAL

9.5” Pizza with 2 Toppings + Large Chips + Can of Drink & 1 Garlic Dip

€10

OPTIONAL MEAL DEAL

Any 16.5” Pizza with Any 3 Toppings & Chips or Garlic Bread & Chicken Dippers or Buffalo Wings & Large Drink

€20

12.5” Meal Deal

12.5” Pizza with any 3 Toppings + Chicken Dippers + Large Chips With Free Garlic & BBQ Dip + 2 Cans of Drink

€17.50

Kids Meals

2 x Sausages + Chips + Juice + Surprise 4 x Chicken Nuggets + Chips + Juice + Surprise Popcorn Chicken + Chips + Juice + Surprise

€5

Free Delivery on July Special Offers

Pasta Meal Deal

Any Pasta From Menu + Garlic Bread & Any Can

€9

Kitchens - Bedrooms - Home Office

New Showroom

Now Open in Kilcoole Tel: 01 – 281 7000 Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5pm; Sat 10am – 3.30pm; Sun… By Appointment

Main Street, Roundwood / Kilcoole Industrial Estate Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 5.30pm; Sat: 10am - 3.00pm Tel: 01 – 281 7000 | Email: sales@roundwoodkitchens.ie | www.roundwoodkitchens.ie