In wicklow magazine august 2014

August 2014 | Issue 32

County Wicklow

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Welcome to In Wicklow Magazine

Blessington has to offer.

Thinking of getting married this summer? Well, if so, you won’t want to miss our ‘Top 10 Wedding Specialists’ feature. And, we also have all of the regular features this month, including news and events from throughout Wicklow, a guide to all of the latest cinema and DVD releases, and a full sporting fixture list that features the return of Premier League football.

As we move into the height of summer, here at In Wicklow we take a look this month at clever and frugal ways in which you can make significant improvements to your home. And, if the weather plays its part (which thankfully it has been doing for the most part), there is plenty to do outdoors here in the Garden County this August. We preview the unique Victorian Field Day event in Enniskerry, there are adventure walks aplenty across the county, and we travel west to the experience all that the enchanting town of

Relax and take a load off this August, and leaf through the local delights we have on offer for you here at In Wicklow.

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24. Enniskerry Victorian Field

Day

We take a look at the annual festival at Knocklinn Farm, which features a diverse array of Victorian-themed events.

26. Visit Blessington

2. News & Events As always, we bring you all the reviews and updates from around your local community, including a rundown of events for you and all of the family.

10. Maintaining & Improving

your Home

Night Out in Wicklow

Looking for the perfect venue to have the perfect night out on the town, Wicklow has the ideal venues just waiting to be explored’

22. Walking In Wicklow Put your walking shoes on & stroll through some of the most beautiful walks Wicklow has to offer

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39. DVD Releases

32. 7 of the Top Wedding

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

Specialists

Thinking of tying the knot soon? If so, our definitive Top 10 guide to wedding specialists will help you on your journey.

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

18. The Perfect Venue for

7 of the Top Wedding Specialists

Discover this hidden gem in West Wicklow that has plenty to offer to both locals and tourists alike this summer!

34. Family Fashion

Key advice and hints for those looking to make costeffective and stylish improvements to their homes.

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40. Trades & Services A carefully chosen selection of Trades & Services from your local community. We like to encourage & support local businesses.

36. Sports Focus All of the major upcoming fixtures for the coming month are covered right here from the Barclays Premier League.

Plus a glimpse at boxing’s next big bout!

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38. Cinema Releases

Sports Pages

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

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NEWs & EVENts

Bray Credit Union

Main street Bray Wicklow / tel: 01 272 4030 / www.mermaidartscentre.ie Opening Hours: Mon-sat 10am-6pm, 10am-8pm on performing days

Sephira Date: Friday 15th Aug / Time: 20:00 / Tickets: €16, Concession: €14 / MUSIC The international musical phenomenon, Sephira, combine exhilarating string-driven performances with captivating sibling harmonies. Vocalists, violinists and record producers, Ruth and Joyce deliver their distinct musical brand of powerful melodies that leave you with an exhilarating sense of empowerment and strength.

Rio 2 Date: Sunday 17th August / Time: 14:00 Tickets: €5 / CINEMA It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they’re hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all - his father-in-law.

RIO 2 also features new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monae and Wondaland.

Luka Bloom Date: Friday 29th August / Time: 20:00 / Tickets: €16, Concession: €14 / MUSIC With a poet’s heart and a rockster’s soul, Luka Bloom (brother of Christy Moore) is regarded as one of Ireland’s best-respected contemporary folk artists, having produced 20 albums since the 1970’s, Bloom continues to push the boundaries of what his music can do. For a man of limitless passion for music, change, tradition and its lessons, he says of it all that “It’s all about the Song”. Luka Bloom has the power to bring audiences to a hush as his poetic lyrics bounce over melodies in a beautiful, captivating way. Come and join Bloom at the Mermaid for a night of fantastic music!

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Congratulations to Catherine Gray, the lucky winner in Bray Credit Union’s latest Car Draw.

Catherine is now the proud owner of a brand new Ford Fiesta supplied by Fitzpatrick Motors.

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

Charlie Hadden, Fitzpatrick Motors Bray, Catherine Gray, winner and Bernie Robinson, Manager Bray Credit Union. Photo by Charlie Sharkey

VINTAGE CAR RALLY Location: Powerscourt Estate, beside the Garden Pavilion / Date: 17th August 2014 / Time: 14:00 - 17:30 Celebrate Heritage Week at Powerscourt Estate! Join the largest motor club in Ireland, the Irish Vintage and Veteran Car Club (IVVCC) for their 37th rally at Powerscourt. This event is held annually at the Estate and is one of our most enjoyable events.

Chat with motor enthusiasts and marvel at the stylish array of vintage vehicles at the event! Past runs at Powerscourt have featured a 1926 Rolls Royce, a 1920 Singer 10 HP and a 1930 Austin 7.

The star of the show will be Lord Powerscourt’s 1937 Ford Model ‘Y’ which its current owner is bringing home to the Estate for the event. With over 150 cars expected at this year’s event, there are sure to be plenty of classics for you to enjoy!

Everyone is welcome to come dressed to impress in their best vintage clothes!

SOWING A LAWN Location: Powerscourt Garden Pavilion Date: 23rd August 2014 / Time: 11:00 - 12:00 A beautiful lawn can be a great asset to any garden and in Ireland we are blessed (some would say!) with a mild and moist climate which makes our grass beautifully green and fresh. September is one of the best months to sow a lawn so if you are thinking of giving you’re a revamp why not join us for a free gardening talk on how to sow a lawn. Get advice on preparation before you get started, grass seeds, feeding and weeds. We look forward to seeing you here.

BUG WALK IN POWERSCOURT GARDENS Location: Powerscourt Gardens / Date: 24th August 2014 / Time: 14:00 - 15:00 / Cost: Adult: €8.50, Child €5, Child under 3 free, annual members free Walk on the Wild Side’ with Dale Treadwell!

Dale will be taking children on a guided nature trail and bio blitz of Powerscourt Gardens where kids will hunt for insects and plants. Learn about bugs and beasties and the plants in which they live. There will also be Eco games and lots more fun! Bio: Dale Treadwell is an Aussie with a background in Bushland Restoration living in Ireland for nearly a decade. His company ‘Naturally Wild’ educates both old and young alike with our great outdoors in a fun and informative way. You can catch Dale on ‘Albie the Why Guy’ on RTÉ.

SPRING BULB MASTERCLASS Location: Powerscourt Garden Pavilion / Date: 30th August 2014 / Time: 11:00 - 12:00 After a long, dark winter, what can be more beautiful than a vibrant and colourful spring garden for you enjoy each day! Come along for a free gardening talk on everything you ever wanted to know about planting for early spring colour. From preparing well, timing and forcing bulbs to what to plant and what pots to use, we have great ideas that will give you the spring garden of your dreams. Look forward to seeing you here!

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

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The Wicklow brewery

@ Mickey Finn’s Pub

Looking for something different...

The Craft Beer revolution is currently at its peak with micro breweries setting up throughout the country. Our vision is to create that perfect destination in a rural location, where you can absorb the essence of our beer in an authentic Beer Hall surrounded by the Brew House, Fermentation Tanks and Barley Mill where the actual beer is produced.

Our initial beers BREWERY produced will be a Wicklow Helles (Lager), Wicklow Weiss (Wheat Beer) and ‘St.Kevin’s’ Red Ale. We will then add an Amber Ale, Pale Ale and IPA to our Product line.

We have acquired the expertise of a Bavarian Brew master to brew our beer using our own local well water.

Our authentic rustic Beer Hall is complete with stage for ‘Hooley in the Brewery nights’. Combine this atmosphere with some Deluxe Finger Food Platters from the Brewery Bistro and you’ve got a night to remember.

We envisage the Brewery to become that perfect venue for those looking for ‘something a little bit different’. We offer Wedding Packages with Honeymoon suites in our romantic ‘TreeHouse Glamping ‘ area.

All in all it’s not just a beer, its the journey of the local farmer to the brewery to you. We look forward to meeting you in Redcross and taking you on our journey.

Wicklow Brewery, Redcross, Co.Wicklow. Tel: (0404) 41661 or (087) 668 3216 Facebook: Wicklow Brewery/MickeyFinn’s Pub Website: www.mickeyfinnspub.ie

NEWs & EVENts

Workshop & Painting Break @ Meetings of the water & Glendalough September 5th (all day) Meeting at a scenic Wicklow location Rod Coyne will provide a drawing/painting demonstration as introduction before the group start their own art works.

After a lunch break there will be a second demonstration before the group continue their afternoons painting. The workshop is suitable for absolute beginners to experienced painters. It is an ideal chance for those who have dabbled and would like to learn a few more techniques. While painting, everyone will be supported with tips and techniques appropriate to their level in a friendly environment. At the end of the workshop everyone has a picture to take home.

THE ENCHANTED GARDEN: THE LAST OF THE SUMMER FLING Sunday 31st Aug 2014 | 14:00

Saturday 13th Sep & Sunday 14th Sep 2014 |Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co Wicklow We have a lot of clever little guests! This is one for them! Bring something – you can have found it or made it – and throw it from the marked point on the lawns. The thing that goes the longest distance wins. The item must be powered by the strength of the competitors arm only. This is a competition for 16 years and under only.

Price: Regular admission fees apply

OFF THE GROUND PRESENTS: JASON & THE ARGONAUTS

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 from April to October

Gates open at 6:30pm. The Play will start at 7:30 finish about 10:30 Bring a picnic and suitable attire for the evening. N.B The show is outdoors and will take place in all weather!

HELL & BACK TITAN

Visitors of 17 years and over can take part in a welly throwing competition on the same day!

And as this is the last day of the summer, anyone with an entrance ticket dated from an event day in the gardens in 2014 will be welcomed into the garden free of charge!

Food Market: Macreddin Village

of Greece, Zeus and Hera, play with human lives to satisfy their desires. See how Jason uses all his strength and wit to evade the beastly minotaur, how he and his gang avoid certain doom from the women on the Isle of Lemnos, and how they evade the lure from the enchanting sounds of the Sirens…and ultimately win in the quest for the Golden Fleece. Can Jason survive and return home to claim his right to the throne? A summer show not to be missed, packed full of song, danger and heroic adventure across the seas.

Sunday 17th Aug 2014 | 18:30

Hell and Back returns to the estate for its Autumn challenge. It takes place on the 13th & 14th of September.

The HELL & BACK Series is specifically designed and created by outdoor specialists to test your physical and mental boundaries to THE limit!

This is not a multi-sport event - it involves running through, over and under various different types of terrain, including the Little Sugar Loaf Mountain, The Pond, The River, Satan’s Pit and The Swamp.

And if that wasn’t enough, you must also scale 7 foot walls, crawl under barbed wire and run through Shock of Horrors where you will get a nice little electric shock!

A tale of Greek Myths and Legends Adapted for the stage by Andrew Byron “Storm winds gather, creatures of the deep awaken. Unleash the fury and release the Kraken”

You can find more information on the run and register to take part, if you are brave enough, at www.hellandback.ie.

This Summer join Off The Ground as they embark on an epic adventure, with Jason and his heroic Argonauts. Watch how the mighty God’s

/Killruddery

Night Tour of Wicklow Gaol Date: Friday August 29th. Time: 7.00pm-8.30pm

Wicklow Gaol was, for many years a place of horrendous atrocities in which prisoners were subjected to torture, starvation and death. Why not join a special night tour to see for yourself? Wicklow Gaol runs a night tour event for adults only on the last Friday of the month.

For further information see: www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com or call 0404 – 61599.

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Elgar

Dimensions

Code

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Standard Scatters

Grand Sofa

D909/4

252

114

76

3 x 058 Enigma 2 x 058 Brown Chenille or Palermo Velvet

Midi Sofa

D909/3

209

114

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2 x 058 Enigma, 2 x 058 Brown Chenille or Palermo Velvet

Chair

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Global Village in Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, has been home to inspirational furniture and accessories since 1999.

Frame Engineered hardwood frame, glued and dowelled In April this year the shop underwent a complete revamp introducing new Seat Deep pocket sprung seat base, encassed in foam; Luxurious 'comfort wrap' seat cushions (deep foam core enveloped in a feather duvet) products from the stunning Neptune Range,Superloop whilst retaining the eclectic Back sprung back and arms Feet / Legs Hand polished fluted hardwood legs (antique mahogany) Cover Options All Core to Range Fixed Cover Fabrics mix of furniture and accessories that is unique Global Village. New Swatch Reference / s A16 Colourways See fixed cover price list/fabric and hide list decorated lighting and carpets have been added and the walls have been Scatter Options Feather filled scatters .

Scatters available in a choice of Enigma, Brown Chenille or Palermo Velvets with the Neptune paint palette range.

The result isforstunning.

Additional Information Removable legs ease of deliveryAvailable with all matching scatters.

Launch Date Care Information

The furniture show 2007 Please refer to owneres care guide

The new look also includes a Neptune area showcasing a range of beautifully handcrafted Neptune products. No need for interior designers, the ideas are there for you, all laid out in actual room settings right down to the 500 thread bedlinen, napkins, cutlery, glassware, lighting and rugs.

Sizes are approximate and we reserve the right to alter specifications in the interest of improved quality. Every care has been taken to reproduce the colours as accurately as possible within the tolerance of the print process

Quality Never Goes Out of Style Last Updated: 18/07/2007

furniture • kitchens • lighting • pictures • mirrors • giftware

Powerscourt House | Enniskerry | Co. Wicklow | Tel: 01 – 406 3888

NEWs & EVENts Since 2005 Comfort Keepers Home Care has been enabling people to live at home independently. our home help services enable our clients, be they older or disabled, to stay in the comfort of their own home by supporting the highest quality of life that is achievable. We care for our clients as though caring for a member of our own family.

You also have peace of mind knowing that we have a dedicated management team that come from a nursing or social care background to ensure superior care is provided to your loved one.

Date: Saturday August 30th Cost: €25 per person Walk up Lugnaquilla, the highest peak of Leinster.

This challenging but accessible mountain is one of the best walks in the Wicklow Mountains and on a clear day, offers breathtaking views over the Wicklow Mountains and far beyond. Footfalls Walking Holidays & Adventure. ie are organizing a series of fully guided walks to the summit of this mountain August 30th. Each walk is fully guided by qualified and experienced Mountain Leaders (2 guides for 16 people) BOOK NOW – LIMITED PLACES

DATE: 6TH/7TH SEPTEMBER PLACE: CARRICK MOUNTAIN

GRAVITY ENDURO – ROUND 4 THE CARLISLE GROUND’S BRAY

Bray Wanderers v UCD Aug 29th 2014 / Kick Off: 7:45

Home to the fastest tracks on the circuit, Carrick often hosts National Downhill Championships on the many steep technical sections and flat out fast chutes. The course is a looped route taking in 5 special stages, no unnecessary climbs, just free flowing descents! Competitors looking to score points in the overall are reminded that they must complete this, the final round in the series to be in with a shout.

INFORMATION:

Sunday: Registration 09.00 - 11.00 Pro Men and Top 5 Women 09.45 Online entry – - 10.00 Visit www.gravityenduro.ie Top 50 riders 10.00 - 11.15 Entry fee: €52.50 / Day Licence: €20 Cut off leave lunch stop 14.00 Timing chip deposit: €20 Awards Ceremony 16.30 Facilities: Free Parking, Catering, Toilets, Bike Repair, Bike Wash No camping on site.

Free Parking • Free bouncing castle (weather permitting) Saturday: Registration 10.00 - 14.00 Face painting • Live DJ • Ice-cream van & full catering.

Open Practice 10.00 - 15.00

SPECTATORS:

SCHEDULE

Homestore Interiors MEGA BED DEAL

4’6” Fully Orthopaedic Bed, Base & Mattress Incl Free Headboard, Free Duvet & Free Pillows

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Coming soon – exciting new website: www.homestoreinteriors.ie Free Measurements • Free Quotation • Free Design & advice service

Still Clearing Display Models BOULEVARD SHOPPING CENTRE QUINSBORO ROAD, BRAY

€ 249 Any reasonable offers on display beds will not be refused

FREE Measurement FREE Quotation Service FREE Delivery Service

Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm

Ph: 01 – 2745702

Carpets

The Wood Floor Centre

New Ranges in:

Massive New Ranges of Wood Floors

Supplied & Fitted

Now Only €14.99 sq yd

Wool Twist RRP €49.99 Now Only: €24.99 Sq yd Solid • Engineering • Laminate – Huge Bargains Felted & Fitted 7ml 4 Sided V Groove Country Oak or Walnut RRP €19.99 Stairs & Landing Stripes only €299 Stain Free for life from €18.99 sq yd

Supplied & Fitted

GREAT PRICES AND DISCOUNTS ON ALL KITCHENS We call to you direct, Kitchens fitted by all top class tradesmen.

Windows

SPECIAL OFFER!

It’s Back – We’ll pay your VAT on all windows

3 Bed Semi Deal:

7 Windows, 1 Front Door supplied & Fitted €6,150 Only w o N

We Pay your VAT

Plus Free Underlays Lots more bargains in store

€4999

and receive a Back Door

Free

Top Class Workmanship

L shaped kitchen – Ivory Shaker

Supplied & fitted €3499

10 YEARS GUARANTEE

We won’t be beaten on quality and price

15 YEARS GUARANTEE

Free Kitchen Backsplash tiles with every kitchen ordered in August Large selection of Tiles

€3499

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BEDS – CARPETS – WOOD FLOORING – BLINDS – PVC WINDOWS & DOORS

NEWs & EVENts

WICKLOW SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 2014 17th August 2014 / 11am to 7pm Sammy the Seals 9th Birthday bash

• Launching Wicklow Towns 2nd Sea Food Festival.

LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP

• All day sea Food Demos

by Award winning chef Keith Kenny Paul Smith of The Mystic Celt and other local chefs

Jazz Crumble

11am - 1pm 1pm - 3 pm

Proceeds al to the Se y r Sanctua

The Bandits 3pm – 5pm Vice Versa 5pm – 7pm

The Shoos

• Face Painting - Live Puppet Show - Clown - Magician

ADMISSION €3

• 3pm Sammy feasts on his Sea Food Birthday cake

Entrance @ Bridge st @ Hopkins Home Value

• Fine Wine stand Premium Beer Stand Amazing Sea Food Stalls on site

FREE Parking in AIB Car Park & at The South Quay

Unit 2 Quayside, South Quay, Wicklow Town. T: 0404 62567 M: 087 621 2952. www.facebook.com/fish.man.1048

AUGUST EVENTS AT THE HARBOUR BAR

AUGUST THUR 14 LEE MEHAN & MICK PYRO BLUES QUARTET FRI 15 THE BURNING EFFIGIES

[Blues]

[Funk]

[Rock/Pop] SAT 16 BIG SEPTEMBER SUN 17 THE SONG ROOM PRESENTS [Various]

THUR 21 EAST COAST JAZZ BAND

[Dixieland Jazz]

FRI 22 HALF OF ME

[Rock]

SAT 23 CREATED BY COMETS SUN 24 LEE MEHAN & HUGH BUCKLEY

[Funk] [Jazz & Soul Duo]

THUR 28 CHILDREN OF THE SUN / SAMPLE ANSWER

THE BRIAN MEAKIN BAND SAT 30 GAVIN GLASS [Americana] SUN 31 MARY COUGHLAN [Jazz, blues] FRI 29

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[AMA Emerging Artists] [Blues]

Thursday 14th Friday 15th Saturday 16th Sunday 17th

Scott Maher Tex & Steve Take It Easy RobMcGuinness

Thursday 21st Friday 22nd Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th

Jon Ward Hazy Days Tex & Steve Jamie Duff

Thursday 28th Friday 29th Saturday 30th Sunday 31st

Derek Quigley JonWard Hazy Days Colm Lynch

Film Live Music

County Wicklow The Hollywood of Europe Wicklow Film Productions in 2013 County Wicklow has a long and extremely successful history as a film location going back to the early days of makingaround the 1930’s. Over the last 90 years the list of films thathave been filmed in County Wicklow counts hundreds of feature films, television productions, commercialsand short films.

Quirke

BBC Detective Drama Starring: Gabriel Byrne

Frank

Lenny Abrahamson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Fassbender, Domnhall Gleeson.

Locations: Enniskerry

Where Rainbows End / Love Rosie (Cecilia Ahern)

Locations: Powerscourt Starring: Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Tamsin Egerton, Jaime Winston.

Locations manager: Brendan

Romantic Road

Cecilia Ahern film Locations manager: Eoin Houlihan Locations: Glendalough Cemetery, Bookey Bridge Starring: Aoibhinn McGinnity, Yvonne Catterfeld and Julia Richter; Sebastian Ströbe and Roman Knizka. Stuart Dunne, Kerry O'Brien, Brendan Conroy, Valerie Connor and Rebecca Grimes.

Moonfleet

- (Sky) Locations manager: Colm Nolan, Maria O’Connor, Miriam Coleman.

Locations: Brideshead, Featherbeds, Wicklow Town Gaol Starring: Ray Winstone.

Wicklow County Council, Station Road.

Wicklow Town T: 353 404 20257 E: wfc@wicklowcoco.ie

Vikings

Locations: Avoca Mines, Ashford Studios, Rathdrum, Newcastle, Luggala, Powerscourt & Killruddery.

Moone Boy (Sky) Penny DreadfulI

(Sky Atlantic) Starring: Sam Mendes, Josh Hartnett & Eva Green Locations: Ardmore Studios, Powerscourt House, Killruddery, John Hynde Studio.

The legend of Longwood Niall Martin Dir: Lisa Mulcahy Starring: Thekla Reuten, Lucy Morton.

Locations: Wicklow Goal car park, Wicklow Main Street, Wicklow Library.

Russborough House, Killruddery & Powerscourt.

‘Undeniable’ - ITV Drama

Starring: Claire Goose, Peter Firth.

Steven Davenport Locations: Enniskerry, Djouce Cottage, The old long mile road. Greystones playground.

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Maintaining and improving your home W

ell, summer is finally here and after a long wait, we once again have the opportunity to massively boost the number of outdoor pursuits we get involved with; from trips to the

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beach to a long summer’s night walk.

But, the summer also tends to bring a lot of ‘down time’ and many of us find that we suddenly have a whole lot more time to do a whole lot less.

MAiNtAiNiNG & iMPROViNG YOUR HOME

Hence, the summer months are very popular for doing those odd jobs that have been repeatedly been put off (like a belated spring cleaning and clearing away rubbish), and for many it is the ideal opportunity to go a step further and make those eagerly awaited home improvements, like fitting a new designer kitchen.

Depending on your personal level of DIY skills and indeed your motivation for the task, the workload you are willing to undertake can vary considerably. Well, whatever your needs, the good news is that everything required for the task is available right on your doorstep here in Wicklow! Tried and trusted local experts are on hand to advise on minor and major home improvements and carry out those challenging jobs

External Insulation External Wall Insulation is suitable for all types of buildings, domestic and commercial, but is particularly suited to the retrofit of existing domestic homes. Why not take advantage of a product that can create an attractive new facade as well as decreasing your annual fuel bill by as much as 52%.

that often simply require a professional touch.

We have sifted through the various home improvement professionals from all corners of the county to bring you a useful and reliable guide to the best for both standard and, importantly, value for money. Everything from big inside jobs (e.g., flooring, plumbing and lighting) to major external home improvements (e.g., roofing and block work) is covered, with all the essential details you require on recommended professionals from your local area. This will not only save you time and money, but should also help you to steer clear of the cowboys and towards a well completed job that will last you through the summer and beyond!

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

New apartment blocks, new houses, existing house retrofits, extensions – we can work with you from planning right through to completion.

At the forefront of supplying and fitting External Wall Insulation Systems in Ireland since 2004.

Quinkin, Herbert Road, Bray, Co Wicklow. Email: ecowarmerhomes@gmail.com Tel: 01 – 286 9477. Mob: 086 – 870 4600 Bray Tile and Bathroom Centre is a family business with a simple model, complete bathroom refurbishment, supplied, fitted and project managed over four consecutive days.

We pride ourselves on a quality service with minimum disruption to family life. We specialise in providing Bathrooms & Tiling for family homes and those with changing health or mobility needs.

We provide a free on-site survey for potential clients. Simply contact us to arrange a visit to your home or business.

Bray

Tile & Bathroom

Centre

2 Purcell Square, Bray, Co Wicklow (Behind Hollands Pub) Please contact us today on: 01 276 5277 / Mob: 086 848 3100 email: freddiebraytile@gmail.com

www.braytileandbathroomcentre.ie

40 Wexford Road, Arklow Co Wicklow Email: edholt@eircom.net Mob: 086 – 856 4262 Tel: 0402 – 32448

Ed Holt & Son’s Joinery was founded in 1923 and as the years have passed we have gained an enviable reputation for exceptional service and extremely high quality products.

From initial consultation through to delivery you can expect a friendly personal and professional service with true craftsmanship to ensure that your stairs, doors or windows complement your home and needs perfectly.

Whether you need something to fit into a specific space or you just want something a bit special, a tailor made product from E. Holt & Sons is an investment which will last a lifetime.

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ARCHERS WINDOWS

There is no better door on the market than Kommerling’s Lift & Slide PremiDoor. Designed to let more light into large openings than a typical bi-folding door, PremiDoor makes for an impressive entrance. Available in 2, 3 and 4 pane options, PremiDoor is capable of extraordinary opening sizes and is perfect for any rear elevation or terrace. The Premidoor Lift & Slide offers an incredibly

smooth and quiet opening mechanism combined with outstanding thermal, acoustic and weathering properties.

Unit 5, Druid’s Court, Kilcoole Industrial Estate, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: 01-2876668. e-mail: archerswindows@eircom.net www.archerswindows.ie

We are a family business that has been trading from the Harbour in Bray for the past 30 years. Primarily we are a Distributor of LPG Gas, Butane Propane, both domestic, commercial and Autogas We are suppliers of LPG Products for cooking and heating, patio heating, barbequing also commercial products such as torches, regulators, hose etc..

We can convert your car to run on cargas in our conversion centre and we offer use of a courtesy car for the duration of your conversion.

We also supply coal, briquettes and logs and we can deliver to your door.

One of Ireland’s largest importers of Indian Paving products, Millbrook Paving Centre is a single source for all your patio and paving needs. We offer great choice with our large range of Indian Sandstone and Limestone Paving Products. We have a well stocked yard and carry our full range of colours and sizes in stock. We also carry all the materials required to complete your paving or patio project.

Visit our Display Showroom to view the many ranges of natural paving we offer. Talk to our expert staff about your paving project, who can help you with any questions you may have.

OUR PRODUCTS Indian Sandstone – Indian Limestone – Egyptian Limestone – Granite Paving – Granite Cobbles – Travertine Paving – Decorative Pebble – Stone Wall Cladding – Stone Walling – Landscaping Products – Artificial Grass

The Harbour, Bray Co. Wicklow. Visit: www.braygas.ie Contact: 01 – 286 0254 / 286 7711 / 286 0289

Tel: 01-2875016 / Mob: 087-2625428 / Email: sales@millbrookpaving.ie Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm Sat: 9am - 4pm

C & C Builders – one of South Dublin & Wicklow’s top construction companies.

Fran Coffey is a Master Builder with over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of construction, specialising in Brick & Block Work, Stone Work, Paving & Patios, Extensions and New Builds.

C & C Builders are Fully Insured and C2 registered. All work is fully guaranteed with highly competitive rates. Any work carried out will be completed on time agreed with little disruption as possible to your house or business. We are dedicated to making our clients dreams become reality. All work carried out is done by highly skilled and experienced tradesmen.

Tel: 087-2555114 / Email: constructioncandc@gmail.com

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S.V. DELAHUNT Home Decor · Hardware Store · Hardware & Key Cutting service

Abbey Hill, Wicklow. Open: Mon-Sat 9.00am – 5.30pm Tel: 0404 – 67343. Email: svdelahunt@gmail.com

Established in 1870, SV Delahunt is a family business that has been serving the Wicklow community for over 140 years Cuprinol Shades:

Mississippi 6 Seater Patio Set

(Cushions, Parasol & Base Included)

€899.00

Greenstar is Wicklow’s leading Waste and Recycling Service Provider for over 20 years.

From its HQ in Fassaroe, Bray, Greenstar offers customers in Wicklow the best value and service in:

Skip Hire: - Wide range of sizes to choose from - Free Delivery and Collection - Delivered within 1 working day - Book online for discounted prices

Domestic: - Refuse & Recycling Collection Service - Glass accepted in the Recycling Bin - Introducing New Compost Collection Service - Bill Pay or Pay As You Go - Free Text Bin Day Reminders - Online Account Management T: Locall 1890 500 800 E: customerservices@greenstar.ie

www.greenstar.ie

• Beautiful rich colour • Apply 2 coats for a matt finish • 4 year weather protection for all types of garden wood • Quick drying • High protecting finish

Greystones & District CREDIT UNION LTD

Summer is fast slipping away so don’t lose the opportunity to do those much needed Home Improvements that will enhance the look and value of your home.

Greystones & District Credit union encourage our members to check out what we have to offer when looking to borrow for that house make over. For those that have savings accumulated to do this work perhaps you should consider using our secured loan special offering instead and leave the savings for the rainy day that may come down the line. Whatever the plan contact us to consider your options first.

Greystones: Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm; Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm; Saturday 10.00am to 12 noon.

Tel: 01-2877165 / E-mail: info@gcu.ie / Web: www.gcu.ie Newtownmountkennedy: 01-2810588; Kilcoole: 01-2873111 Both open Friday 9.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm; Saturday 10.00am to 12.00noon. inWICKLOW

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Wicklow Hire & Sales is a fully Irish owned plant & tool hire company based in Bollarney, Wicklow Town. Since 1974 we have been providing a high quality rental and sales service to customers in Wicklow, Wexford and South Dublin.

We hire premium brand equipment including Kubota excavators, Twaites Dumpers, Bomag Rollers, Up-Right Lifts, Manitou telescopic handlers and Hilti power tools.

Our sales department carries the full range of Stihl, Husqvarna and Viking forrest & garden machinery.

Our service department can service and repair any make and model of machine with a quick turn-around.

Our modern fleet of GPS controlled vans, pick-ups and trucks ensure we provide you with a prompt delivery and collection service.

Tel: 0404-68149 / Visit: www.wicklowhire.ie

Curtain and Blinds Centre

For over 25 years Curtain & Blinds Centre have supplied the public with quality curtain and blinds.

As a long established company, we have a huge product catalogue and can cater to your every need.

Whether you need curtains or blinds we can supply them. Even if all you need is advice, one of our expert team can help you. With over 50 years combined experience between our staff, we have seen and dealt with every situation that could arise.

We offer: Assistance in the selection of fabric to suit your décor, An excellent make up service by highly experienced curtain makers, A great selection of rails, poles, Wood/Brass/Ironworks and Electrically operated Blinds. We also offer a full fitting service by our own experienced fitters.

Bridge Street, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow Tel: 0404 – 67015 / 087 – 2404249 Email: info@curtainandblinds.ie Visit: www.curtainandblinds.ie

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Established in 1974 in Greystones, Co Wicklow, Fenton Fires & Stoves is a family owned business. Originally set up as a heating company, we subsequently added convector fires, contemporary and traditional fireplaces, gas fires and stoves, range cookers, baskets, flues and accessories to our product range.

• We also offer an extensive range of quality wood burning, multi-fuel stoves and glass fronted inserts, offering high efficiency from a sustainable fuel source.

• We carry a full range of spare parts for all units supplied by Fenton Fires, including replacement glass, bricks and grates • We stock a full range of Fireplace accessories including log baskets, companion sets, firescreens and cleaning maintenance products

FLOORS AND CARPETS DIRECT Huge selection of Carpet, Timber and Vinyl Flooring on display at our extensive showrooms at the Egan Centre, Dargle Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. The world of flooring needs from Bathrooms, Kitchen to Conservatory – all under one roof!

• Free Estimates • Free Measuring • No Obligation • Best Prices

We are a local family run Business The Egan Business Centre, Dargle Road, Bray, Co Wicklow

Tel: 01 – 276 5586 Mob: 087 – 121 1639 Mob: 086 – 809 2065

MAiNtAiNiNG & iMPROViNG YOUR HOME

Kitchens - Bedrooms - Home Office

Welcome to the world of Podology Garden Pods

For 3 generations Roundwood Kitchens have been creating beautiful handmade kitchens, bedrooms and studies. All of our kitchens and bedrooms are made to order from the finest quality timbers and fittings, and are fitted by our own fully qualified and KITCHENS BEDROOMS HOME OFFICE insured staff. We at Roundwood Kitchens on our Block C,pride Kilcoole ourselves Ind. Est., Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. workmanship, and work with your budget to give you the best Tel: 01 2817000 design and service at a price that won’twww.roundwoodkitchens.ie cost the earth.

So why not drop into our beautiful new showrooms in Kilcoole today and see what Roundwood kitchens can do for you!

Kilcoole Ind. Estate | Tel: 01 – 281 7000 Email: sales@roundwoodkitchens.ie | www.roundwoodkitchens.ie

Ashford. Co.Wicklow. Tel: 086 – 861 1122 Web: www.tkfencing.ie

Timber Decking Decking is an elegant addition to any home, a room outside. We can design for your needs any size, shape or length of garden. The material can be in hard wood or soft wood.

Timber Fencing The keyword is quality. We manufacture all of our timber products that are nailed not stapled.

We supply and fit a wide variety of fencing,

Your garden should be a haven that you can enjoy all year round, Podology Garden Pods will make it just that. Never again will you have to cancel that barbeque because of the rain. The Garden Pod will bring the inside outside, allowing you to enjoy alfresco dining, or relaxing regardless of the weather. Giving you a peaceful retreat in your very own back garden.

The Garden Pod is a beautiful alternative to a conventional sunroom or conservatory, and requires no more space than a traditional patio furniture set, you can even take it with you if you move house.

Ensuring you can enjoy your pod for years to come. Each pod is expertly installed by our dedicated team, and comes with a ten year guarantee.

Horkans Garden & Lifesytle Centre, Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow.

Tel: 086 – 8118928. www.podology.ie

concrete post and kickboard which any panel can be fitted with. Post and rail, chain link, trellis, timber post and panel and many more.

Garden Sheds The garden shed has been designed to meet a wide range of needs. Workshop tool or even leisure. We deliver and erect anything from a 6×4 to a 20×10 or if you can design it, we can build it.

Gates We make and fit side gates, entrance gates, garage doors, shed doors, we can even get them automatic.

Landscaping Turn your yard into a spectacular showpiece, whether you’re planning all-new landscaping or hoping to update a flower bed.

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RADIATOR PLUS heating radiators & accessories

Add elegance and strength to your modern home with one of our stainless steel radiators As an approved installer of the HONE Thermal Energy System, Ecoflex Energy recognises the importance you place on an efficient, timely and pro professional installation. Ecoflex Energy is a division of Ecoflex Limited which has a trading history of more than 20 years in contracting and building works throughout Ireland.

The Surface Power HONE Central Heating and Hot Water Hybrid System uses Daylight as its main source of power. Your existing Boiler becomes a backup to the system during times of heavier use. Your boiler is now only required to maintain water temperature during periods of heavy use as opposed to lifting the water temperature (this uses most of the energy in a non HONE system), this produces savings on your energy bills of up to 78%.

The HONE Hybris System is a very simple installation. It integrates easily and simply into your new or existing building or home. Even small houses have enough space for HONE. Each HONE system is designed specifically for the home into which it will be installed. As a master installer Ecoflex Energy Consultants, System Surveyors and Installers are all trained and spcialise in HONE.

Tel: 01-4611001 / Email: sales@ecoflexenergy.ie / Customer Service: customerservice@ecoflexenergy.ie

Timore Newcastle Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-2810109 sales@abwood.ie

Stainless steel is not only the obvious choice for its superior visual merits, it is a prerequisite for its durability.

This holds true especially in the realm of radiators, which are subject to sustained usage over a long-term period.

• Aluminium Radiators • Stainless Steel Radiators • Cast Iron Radiators • Tubular Steel

Phone: 01-2878077

Unit 4, Albany Business Park, Newcastle Road, Kilcoole, Co.Wicklow.

Abwood Homes is a Wicklow based company which was founded in 1985 by George Smullen. Initially concentrating on garden sheds and timber fencing Abwood Homes soon became the market leader. Continuous expansion has seen the company move into other areas such as timber housing, home offices, garden studios, etc.

The company now supplies a vast array of timber, fencing and decking products to cater for both the trade and retail market. Using computerised woodworking machinery, Abwood Homes manufactures its distinctive range

of timber buildings, sheds, fencing and other timber products at its factory at Knocklow, Tullow, Co Carlow.

This is also the base for the production of concrete fencing posts, panels and associated products.

GARDEN LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Tap into your hidden space Because we believe Storage is a necessity not a luxury. Smart Storage have developed a range of innovative yet affordable storage solutions for every home. Designed & manufactured here in Ireland our storage range aim to unlock the hidden potential in your home.

Our understairs storage units help you unlock the hidden potential under your stairs. No more back bending required as the units seamlessly slide out to give you accessible storage space for everything from your shoes, to kit bags & vacuum cleaners. Larger customized units for ironing boards, household appliances and even the golf clubs can also be housed.

Developed to fit under the main stairwell or attic space, our goal is to maximise storage by installing slide-out drawer units. The units fold seamlessly into the wall without having drawer handles obstructing the hallway or room.

Tel: 01-201 7676 / Email: sales@smartstorage.ie Unit 60, Newtownmountkennedy Business Park, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow

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Earthworks Wicklow Town, Wicklow Tel: 01 2722383 / 087 638 3417 Visit: www.earthworkslandscape.ie Willow Garden Design Delgany, Co Wicklow Tel: 01 287 6876 / 087 233 4631 Visit: www.willowgardendesign.ie Richard Shortall Landscape Design Greystones, Co Wicklow Tel: 087 299 1932 Email: info@richardshortall.ie

Maintaining & iMproving your hoMe

“Speak to the experts” The right bed/ mattress is the most important item of furniture in your home. So always seek guidance in choosing the right one. A good starting point is to start with the level of firmness; soft, medium or firm. A rule of thumb is light build - soft mattress,Medium build - medium mattress and Large build - firm Mattress. Remember that people generally want something similar to what they currently sleep on with extra padding.

Check your existing bed before visiting a showroom. Check the size, and even take a picture of the model to show the bed specialist when you get to the showroom. Consider moving your bed to a guest room and upgrading yours by increasing or decreasing the size of your bed. Don't be shy about laying on the mattresses for a while as it's going to be a 10/15 year experience! At Flanagan Kerins we've been serving generations, P.S. Exciting new Red Bird Cafe now open.

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

Tel: 01 281 3338

Buy online: www.flanagankerins.ie

FREE PARKING

Unit 3, Bray Retail Park, Southern Cross Route, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Special Offer: 100L of Kerosene for €105

At Gleaming Clean, we work one-on-one with our clients and deliver personal service. We can customize our service and minimize your cost! We are not your ordinary gutter cleaners and window washers who zip in and zip out. We work steadily but take the time to do it right. Our reputation for excellence means we want you to be 100% satisfied.

If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with our service, we will return and do the job again FREE of charge. We value hard work, quality, and integrity. Above all, we value our customers who have trusted us in the past and allowed us to continue to offer our quality cleaning services.

• Window Cleaning • Gutter & Facet Cleaning • Carpet Cleaning • Office Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • Car Park & Ground Maintenance.

Wicklow’s Leading Tree Care Specialists Anto’s Tree Services is a professional tree surgery company providing a wide range of services to customers and clients across Wicklow & South Co Dublin. We provide sensitive domestic tree care to large-scale commercial tree surgery contracts, we also specialise in roadside tree clearance and site clearance.

Tree Removal Unfortunately, there are times when a tree will need to be removed for safety reasons; it may be

due to infection or rot or it may be leaning dangerously near to property, roadside, cables, power lines or railway tracks. We can safely remove any tree regardless of size, location or condition.

Tree Stump Grinding Once trees have been felled it is usually necessary to remove the remaining tree stump and this requires specialist machinery and trained staff. Anto’s Tree Services has a wide variety of stump grinding machines that can work on any site and on any ground conditions.

Email: info@gleamingclean.ie Web: www.gleamingclean.ie Mob: 086 – 068 2250 Tel: 01 – 287 8772

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T he P e u n e V e r t f c e fo w r N igh o l k t Out In Wic

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ew would argue that the Garden County is picturesque by day (hence the nickname),However it also has plenty of variety when it comes to catering to night-time revelers. Whether it is fine dining, live music or other forms of entertainment that you are after, Wicklow has the ideal venues just waiting to be explored. Establishments such as Lynhams in Laragh offer an extensive array of traditional dishes to tourists and locals alike, and for those seeking to immerse themselves in the area for an extended stay, there are also plenty of reasonably priced accommodation options and as an added bonus, it’s just a stone’s throw from Glendalough; one of Ireland’s most beautiful visitor destinations.

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icklow has a strong tradition of offering authentic local entertainment across the county, and depending on what you are seeking, you will never be too far from a suitable spot to get your fill.

Whether you want to experience the ‘high life’ in one of Ireland’s highest pubs (Johnnie Fox’s – which is not surprisingly located high in the mountains on the Dublin-Wicklow border), or you are looking for something a little more grounded, such

as the urban offerings of renowned venues in Bray or Wicklow Town, Wicklow is brimming with fantastic examples of the customary Irish entertainment and dining experience!

Wherever you end up, nightly offerings of traditional music & entertainment as well as local and adventurous dishes are sure to satisfy your every need.

And here at In Wicklow, we have taken a tour of the best that is on offer and have painstakingly compiled a definitive guide with all of the essential information that will help point you towards exactly what you are looking for when it comes to the perfect venue for a memorable night out here in the county.

Bridge Street, Wicklow Tel: 0404 – 64760 www.bridgetavern.ie

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ohnnie Fox’s is known as the historical museum style venue which you MUST experience, traditional live music and dance shows and it’s large multi cultural menu based heavily on seafood, quality steaks and the most succulent lamb around.

Well guess what? JFP is all a flutter with changes in the air, their head chef moved on after many happy years and the sous chef rose to the challenge, Aykan Arslan has already been with the pub for seven years and has now taken up the mantle of head chef, JFP are very impressed with his plans for changes and menu upgrades in and around September.

The new staff uniforms and training managers are also seeing some changes in service, whilst others are cutting back still on service JF are turning the tables so to speak, are putting extra staff on busy shifts so that they are not just “coping” with the volume of people but still maintaining friendly greetings and service. The family who own and operate the pub are proud that the staff have been with them for so many years but believe new fresh staff are also a must to keep a vibrancy as well as the traditional style service.

The bar also has some changes, possibly the most interesting being the true Irish craft beers (on draught also) and wide range of craft whiskey’s with taster platters for both so that you and your guests get a real “taste” of true Ireland.

Pop along and try the Teelings Whiskey or a pint of Galway Hooker, neither will fail to tingle the taste buds.

Johnnie Fox’s Pub – rise above it at the highest pub in Ireland!

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

August Music Line Up Fri, 15th August Sat, 16th August Sun, 17th August Tue, 19th August Wed, 20th August Thur, 21st August Fri, 22nd August Sat, 23rd August Sun, 24th August Mon, 25th August Tue, 26th August Wed, 27th August Thu, 28th August Fri, 29th August Sat, 30th August

Mr Meaner The Juice Kris & Joe Beullers Day Out Little Apples Nothing to loose East Coast Radio After Work listeners Party with Wicker House China White Feedback Jon Ward Kris Finnerty Elysium Eugene The B Sharps Black Cherry

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Jake’s Bar Why not have a drink in Jake’s bar originally founded in 1776, it was taken over by the Lynham Family over 30 years ago. Enjoy a warm, cosy and comfortable place to share a drink with friends in a truly friendly & local atmosphere. Our old world bar with its open fire is filled with a notable collection of memorabilia from years gone by and local artwork. With live music every

Weekend Special €265 per room of Double Occupancy

2 x Nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast 1 x 3 x Course Evening Meal in the Bridge View Restaurant 1 x Glass of Wine per person

weekend Jakes Bar in Lynham’s Hotel is the perfect place to relax and have the craic.

The Bridge Restaurant Overlooking Laragh Bridge & the Glenmacnass River our candle lit dining room with its open fire sets the mood in our Bridge restaurant at Lynham’s Hotel.

Our rustic style menu is freshly prepared using locally sourced Wicklow produce.

Wild Wicklow Venison Sausage

Pulled Pork & Slaw Brioche Bun

7oz Prime Fillet Steak on a Stone

served with Spring Onion Potato Cake & Port Wine Jus

Pulled Pork on a Bun Topped with BBQ Sauce & Coleslaw, Served with Fries

Cooked tableside served with Fries or Mashed Potato, Sauteed Mushrooms & with Pepper Sauce & Garlic Butter

€13.95

€23.95

€14.95

Valid until Aug 31st 2014

Lynham’s Hotel, Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland. Phone: +353 404-45345. Email: info@lynhamsoflaragh.ie Tel: +353 (01) 2874623 Email: info@beachhousepub.ie The Harbour, Greystones, Co. Wicklow Situated in the picturesque harbour town of Greystones, Co. Wicklow. The Beach House was first established in 1850 and is a family owned and operated pub since that time. Over the years, The Beach House has provided a welcome stopping place for locals, tourists, fishermen, hikers and hill walkers alike.

THE LOUNGE

DANNS BAR

The Lounge, complete with large conservatory and extensive beer garden provides the best of food and drink served seven days per week with live entertainment every Saturday night for those looking to add singing and dancing to their itinerary.

Dann’s Bar is a traditional Irish bar located on the same premises as The Beach House and is an Irish Bar as they used to be. Think Spit n’ Sawdust floor, pot-bellied stove, traditional Irish music sessions, great pints, no kids, no food…A place where everybody knows your name…..Or Wants to!!

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UPSTAIRS

Upstairs Bar & Venue @ The Beach House is Greystones Only Late Bar & Venue open Every Friday & Saturday Night from 10pm and catering for a strictly over 23’s, stylish crowd. DJ’s till late each night and available for private parties and special events throughout the week.

Bar & Venue

The perfecT venue for a nighT ouT

The Martello M The premises has a unique rustic charm as you journey from room to room with welcoming open fires and pot bellied stove throughout. The ‘Brewery Bistro’ is the new addition to Mickey Finn’s Pub serving casual Pub Grub in our relaxed traditional bar to fine dining in the Bistro.

The Martello Bar

The Brewery Bistro is situated in the old Colliers shop which used to be a Bakery. We strived to keep a lot of the buildings real authentic charm alive by keeping the original shelving and the old Bakery stone wall.

Martello Bar is warm and encompassing and creates a relaxed, fun atmosphere with extensive food and beverage menus to suit everybody’s tastes.

At The Martello we take our food seriously sourcing local, Irish and seasonal ingredients. All of the items on our menus are freshly made from scratch where possible in our kitchens.

Our superb culinary team led by head chef Karl Clarke believe that quality ingredients speak for themselves. We pride ourselves in our flavoursome dishes.

Food is served daily from 8am - 9.30pm. Live music every weekend and daily during the summer months the Martello Bar is a dynamic venue suitable for any occasion. Open daily from 8am serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Koo Nightclub

Koo nightclub has recently been refurbished and is now Bray’s most stylish nightclub. Koo Nightclub is open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday night from 11pm.

Great drink promos, Great music, Great people. Book your VIP table today email us at koonightclubbookings@gmail.com Champagne Fridays 11pm-2.30am Reserve a VIP table for 8 or more and recieve a complimentary bottle of prosecco. Jay Pharrell on the decks.

Saturdays 11pm-2.30am & Sundays 11pm-1.30am.

For that intimate evening with great music, candle lit atmosphere and mouth watering food, come to Mickey Finn’s. We pride ourselves with our deluxe finger food for Private Functions, so whether its Dinner for Two, a Birthday Party or a Christening call Leigh for that perfect intimate function. We also do small Weddings for couples looking for something different. Overnight Glamping accommodation available in River Valley Holiday Park, which is located adjacent to the Pub.

Tower Bistro

Tower Bistro is one of Wicklow’s top restaurants. Situated in The Martello Hotel on Bray seafront, Tower Bistro serves top class dishes all created by head chef Karl Clarke.

With a diverse set menu available 7 days a week, Tower Bistro offers a unique dining experience with the highest quality of locally sourced produce.

For reservations book online or call us on 01 286 8000 Tower Bistro is open from 5:30pm daily

Tel: (0)1 286 8000 Email: info@themartello.ie

The Martello, Strand Rd, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Mickey Finn’s Pub, Redcross Co Wicklow.

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County Wicklow is blessed with some of Ireland’s most beautiful landscapes from coastal beaches and cliffs to hills and mountains.

It is no wonder that it is also has some of

THE WICKLOW WAY stage 1 - 3 The Wicklow Way is Ireland’s longest linear walk and runs for 130 km through the mountains and hills of Wicklow. We have compiled a list of the various stages below that are most definitely worth planning with friends or family.

Wicklow Way Part 1: Marlay Park to Knockree Stage 1 of the Wicklow Way: The start of this internationally renowned

Grade: Strenuous, the route is marked with yellow marker poles

walk begins in the Dublins suburbs: Marlay Park. It’s not long before you

Distance: 21km

leave the City behind and start the exciting climb through Kilmashogue

Estimated time: 7 Hours

forest as you head for Fairy Castle, you’ll pass ancient burial tombs in the forest and on the mountain top. A descent will bring you down to the

Total height climbed: 650m Highest point: 500m Terrain underfoot: Public road, Forest track and exposed mountain trail

road for a short section before the last climb to Prince Williams Seat with

Suitable for: This is a high mountain route and should only be

spectacular views over the coast and the mountains. Knockree Hill gives

undertaken by those who are fully equipped with rainwear,

a short climb before reaching the end of Day 1.

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Wicklow Way – Part 2: Knockree to Roundwood Day 2 has plenty of treats in store. First on the list is Powerscourt Waterfall, Irelands’ largest, as you climb high through Crone Wood the view into the waterfall opens up. As you leave the forest you enter the open mountain with amazing views east over the Irish Sea. Djouce Mountain looms high above you to the right as you skirt along just below the summit. Your second treat now comes into view: Lough Tay. More views into Lough Dan await you before you reach the cross roads above Roundwood and the end of Day 2. The village is a 3km walk downhill from here.

Grade: Strenuous, the route is marked with yellow marker poles Distance: 20km Estimated time: 7hr Total height climbed: 600m Highest point: 630m Terrain underfoot: Public road, Forest track and exposed mountain trail Suitable for: This is a high mountain route and should only be undertaken by those who are fully equipped with rainwear, warm clothing, food and strong footwear.

Wicklow Way – Part 3: Roundwood to Glendalough An easier day lies ahead with a downhill start to bring you to Oldbridge. Here we cross the Avonmore River. A short steep road climb and soon you’ll reach the mountain section as you take a famers lane to Paddock Hill.

Glendalough Valley comes into view as you descend into the Glenmacnass Valley. When you reach the road you can turn left here to reach Laragh Village. Continuing along the route you cross the Glenmacnass River and another easy climb brings you along Brockagh Mountain. Glendalough’s Round Tower now dominates as you make your way to the Glendalough Visitors Centre and the end of day 3.

Grade: Moderate, the route is marked with yellow marker poles Distance: 11km Estimated time: 3.5hr Total height climbed: 400m Highest point: 360m Terrain underfoot: Public road, Forest track and exposed mountain trail Suitable for: This is one of the easier sections of the Wicklow Way but has an exposed mountain route and should only be undertaken by those who are fully equipped with rainwear, warm clothing, food and strong footwear.

Iimages courtesy of Wicklow County Tourism Wicklow County Tourism offer free downloadable maps of the stages of the Wicklow Way. Go to: http://visitwicklow.ie/category/walks-in-wicklow/wicklow-way-walks/

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Victorian field day

Enniskerry Victorian Field Day The 2014 enniskerry VicTorian Field day Takes place on sunday 14Th sepTember 2014 aT knocklinn Farm, ballyman road jusT minuTes From bray and enniskerry in co. WickloW. proceeds are in aid oF bray lakers and our local parishes in enniskerry. GaTes are open From 11am To 5pm. enTry Fee is €10 per adulT, €5 oaps’ and kids Go Free.

The Enniskerry Victorian Field Day Festival is held annually in September at Knocklinn Farm, on the Ballyman road minutes from Bray and Enniskerry and only 30 minutes from Dublin! This family farm has been run by the

‘Best dressed couple’ (Carolina and Milo) in front of ‘best original tractor’

Heatley family since 1914 and is an idyllic setting for a Victorian themed festival with the Sugarloaf Mountain providing an amazing backdrop and the views of the coastline sparkling in the distance are stunning.

The Festival attracts over 4,000 people each year. The 2014 Enniskerry Victorian Field Day takes place on Sunday 14th September.

Come along in Victorian costume; it adds to the spirit of the day and you will be in with a chance to win magnificent prizes in our ‘Best Dressed’ Competition.

The Festival is organised entirely by

dedicated volunteers and the local parishes of Enniskerry. Each year the proceeds of the day are divided between the joint parishes and a national charity organisation. We have chosen to work with the amazing Bray Lakers for 2014. Lakers is a sport and recreational club for children and adults with an intellectual disability. The club provides a wide range of sporting, educational and essential support services to members across Leinster.

‘In Lakers we passionately believe that each member is unique, has their own abilities and is entitled to the opportunity for a better future.’ Bray Lakers

Artisan Market & Food Fair

Experience and savour the wonderful aromas of freshly baked bread and local produce.

Taste the sweetness of the seasonal preserves and chutneys. Enjoy rambling and meandering through the craft stalls and learning ‘how to’ at the many demonstrations.

There will be lots of superb musicians ser-

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Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. T: 01 – 204 6000 W: www.powerscourt.com

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Art • Candles • Ceramics • Jewellery • Millinery • Photography • Pottery • Textiles Tel: 01-274 8181 / Web: info@designloft.ie / Powerscourt House, Enniskerry Co. Wicklow.

Victorian field day enading you from our Music stage throughout the day. Soak up the atmosphere, stunning coastal views and mountain scenery.

Entertainment highlights Tug Of War

Archery

Grab a bow and arrow and take aim with The Woodbrook Archers at the Enniskerry Victorian Field Day. www.wicklowarchery. org Young and old are invited to stop by and aim for the targets!

toss it with ease and then give it a go yourself.

It was stunning to watch Michael O’Brien, ‘World Champion’ pitch at the 2012 Festival.

Registration is on the day and the categories are: 1. Professional; 2. Local; 3.Under 21’s

Football

Arm Wrestling

Test your penalty shooting skills against our Victorian goalkeeper using a Victorian style soccer ball!

Sheaf Pitching

Another great draw at the Enniskerry Victorian Field Day is the Sheaf Pitching Competition.

Prepare to be amazed by this spectacle; where large sheaves are tossed over great heights.

Watch in awe as the professional competitors The Tug of War is a gruelling contest of strength and ability. With the Sugarloaf Mountain looming in the background it provides the perfect backdrop to undoubtedly one of the most popular spectacles at the Festival each year. There is always a great atmosphere at this event and huge support for all teams involved.

For all queries and to register a team please contact Noel Kavanagh on Mobile: 087 2598582 or Email: breedakavanagh@yahoo.ie

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Nail Driving

Roll up! Roll Up! Kids and Adults try something new and partake in Nail Driving at the Enniskerry Victorian Field Day Festival. There are prizes at the end of the day for the Best nail driving!

Horseshoe Throwing

Another fantastic traditional game for everyone to try is Horseshoe Throwing!

Everyone at the festival can take their chance – see who can get it over the pin and their hands on some Fabulous prizes!

www.enniskerryfestival.ie

/EnniskerryVictorianFieldDay

I V E DRY C L E A N E RS NewtowN MouNt KeNNedy tel: 01 – 201 5889

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Large crowds gather around the main stage to watch the Arm Wrestling Competitions. Both adults and children are invited to register on the day and see if they have what it takes to slam their opponent’s fist to the table!

All queries to Noel Kavanagh on Mobile: 0872598582 or email: breedakavanagh@yahoo.ie

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The Powerscourt Arms Country House, Enniskerry

The Grape Vine

The Kingfishers Kitchen Fountainview, Main Street, enniskerry tel: 01 – 276 4859

Formally the Bistro, the grape vine is located in the Powerscourt arms Country house hotel in enniskerry village.

In an intimate setting, we serve our extensive lounge menu accompanied by blackboard specials and some small plate portions, which are geared towards exploring new tastes.

Candlelit interior, warm ambiance and friendly staff make it an ideal location for a great night out. we offer an extensive wine list, signature cocktails and carefully selected craft beers to compliment our detailed menu. tel: 01 – 282 8903 / www.powerscourtarmscountryhouse.com

Ever since Patricia Ward opened the Kingfisher’s Kitchen in Enniskerry, her and her staff have strived for perfection, and by creating such a homely and relaxed atmosphere, some great food and great coffee we believe we have come pretty close.

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Visit Blessington

ounty Wicklow is more often than not one of the first major ports of call for any international tourists into the country. In addition, large numbers of visitors from other counties here in Ireland travel to the Garden County to experience that unique blend of history, geographical beauty and of course a fantastic visitor welcome.

It is important to note that outside of the traditional tourist destinations here, there are some other hidden gems just begging to be explored. One of those gems is the picturesque natural landscape of Blessington in West Wicklow.

MOXIE ADVENTURE 2014

When: 19/09/2014 – 20/09/2014 all-day Location: Tulfarris House Hotel, Blessington Cost: €59.00 Online Entry until 18th September Contact: Brian on 087-8307214 Moxie Adventure Race is back in Wicklow for 2014: KAYAK-CYCLE-RUN, A choice of three routes. Set in the spectacular Location of Blessington Lake with some great new Features! 3 New Routes to suit all fitness Levels, A Junior Entry option, and new Race Features such as The Assault Wall Finish! 3 New & specially designed Routes: ROUTE 1: Mini Moxie 27km: 500m run – 750m Kayak – 500m Run – 12km Cycle – 1.25km Hill Run – 12km Cycle – Finish.

ROUTE 2: Moxie 40km: 500m run – 1.5km Kayak – 500m Run – 12km Cycle – 8km Hill Run – 17.5km Cycle – Finish.

ROUTE 3: Moxie Pro 60KM: 500m run – 5km Kayak – 500m Run – 12km Cycle – 14km Hill Run – 28km Cycle – Finish.

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ROUTE 4: Juniour Moxie (Ages: 15 – 18) 40km: 500m run – 1.5km Kayak – 500m Run – 12km Cycle – 8km Hill Run – 17.5km Cycle – Finish.

There will be family fun and activities on the day at Tulfarris Hotel, so bring along some supporters to cheer you on and spend some time in the stunning setting of Blessington Lake.

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Blessington is blended perfectly into the surrounds of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains. The town itself, with a population of just over 5,000 people, allows for intimate and relaxed exploration. And there is plenty to experience in the area. Sites such as the iconic Russborough House are easily accessible and, importantly, visitor friendly! Also, the natural landscape lends itself to gentle and relaxed exploration, with an extensive array of engaging walks

and numerous delightful vistas to be experienced.

Blessington is not just all-natural beauty though, as the town itself is a bustling mini-metropolis, with plenty of options for both

leisurely shopping and dining. A diverse range of cafes, bars and restaurants is aptly dotted around the town, between the older buildings that are rich in history and the modern town. Being a stone’s throw from the capital and also County Wicklow, Blessington also lends itself perfectly to escaping the chaos of more busy locations, while not skimping on value or choice! So come on down to Blessington this summer to explore this hidden gem!

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

Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort’s magnificent location on the shores of the impressive Blessington Lakes against the backdrop of the rolling Wicklow mountains soothes the soul.

This 200 acre woodland estate comprises an original 18th century manor house, a contemporary 4 star hotel and of course the jewel in the crown; one of Ireland’s most picturesque lakeside courses – all just an hour from Dublin city centre – making it the perfect destination for your staycation.

avon ri is a leisure & corporate resort purposely-built in a holiday village style spread over nine acres of land, situated on the outskirts of the historical town of Blessington, overlooking the magnificent Blessington Lakes in county Wicklow only 45 minutes from Dublin city centre and Dublin airport.

The elegant 4 star hotel features 68 beautifully appointed guest bedrooms, the Elk Bar and Lime Tree restaurant, all perfectly formed so you can relax and recharge in style. While you blissfully escape city-life here at Tulfarris, get back to nature with stunning walks by the lake shore, relax in our chill-out areas or indulge with a pampering spa treatment or two.

The resort offers unique and versatile accommodation of 39 luxury 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 The Celtic Tenors & Lakeview restaurant, adaptable Meetings RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE Sunday 17th August 2014 & events space overlooking the lake (indoors & outdoors), 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 racecourses and Golf Courses such as Punchestown, The Curragh, The K Club and Palmerstown. with Special Guest Appearances

Special Package with Avon Ri Lakeshore Resort including Concert, Early Dinner & Return Bus Transfer

2 Course Early Supper Dinner in the Lakeview Restaurant from 5pm + Return transfer to Russborough for 7pm + Concert Ticket, then return to Avon Ri (Special Overnight Rates also available)

ONLY €50 per person

TO BOOK, tel: 045 900 670 or email: info@avonri.com www.russborough.ie www.avonri.com

* RUSSBOROUGH’S 1ST OUTDOOR CONCERT * AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED *

Golf enthusiasts can practice their skills on the driving range with our club pro before heading to the links to play one of Ireland’s premier championship 18 hole courses. We will also provide you with coveted VIP passes for the nearby Kildare Village and Newbridge Silver for the ultimate dose of retail therapy.

For private parties our recently restored 18th Century Manor House and its 7 beautifully appointed deluxe suites provides the perfect beauty spot for birthday celebrations, sophisticated hen parties, family events or just a trip away with your pals.

Manor Guests have use of the elegant drawing rooms and library and for groups of over 10 guests private dining is available so we will ensure your lavish country retreat is one to remember.

Other leisure activities include:

· Tulfarris Spa with beauty and massage treatments · Tennis courts · Walking and hiking trails · Arts and crafts for children · In-house cinema · Games room: pool table, playstation, table-tennis, and much more · Boat tours on the Blessington Lake · Clay pigeon shooting · Archery To book any of our packages above please call 045 86 76 00 or click on www.tulfarrishotel.com

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Hunting Brook Gardens An extraordinary collection of plants from all over the world fill this everexpanding garden with panoramic views of the Wicklow Mountains. This year 15 acres are open to the public and consist of extensively redesigned contemporary borders which are a fusion of prairie and tropical planting and include expanded woodland gardens which are being developed with new plantings of rare rhododendrons and woodland plants.

Directions: Between Brittas, Co. Dublin and Blessington on the N81.

Take the road opposite the turn for Sally Gap/ Kilbride (at Tramway Antiques). Follow signs for Hunting Brook. Admission: €6 per person Facilities: Facilities: Toilets, Child Friendly, Guided Tours, Coach Parking, Tea and Cake on open days, Pre arranged lunches for tours, plants and seeds for sale.

Blessington Lakes Set in the Wicklow Mountains, the Blessington Lakes cover 500 acres water. The Lakes were formed 50 years ago by the building of the Poulaphouca Dam and hydroelectric station. Many amenities can be enjoyed in the Lakes area.

Kippure Adventure Activity Whether you are looking for adventure and fun, for an educational experience, or if you just want to relax and tune into nature, the Adventure Activity Centre at Kippure Estate offers a wide range of fantastic activities: high & low ropes, sky trek & zip wire, climbing & abseiling, archery, orienteering, team building, paintball, clay shooting, wilderness survival skills, environmental field study, school tours and guided mountain walks.

Threecastles, Oldcourt A rectangular tower house with a barrel vault (a vault arched structure of monastery) forming a ceiling or roof. The barrel consists of a semi cylinder shaped roof at the top of the third storey. There is a well preserved fireplace in the second storey, and a turret stair leading to the roof. The castle was built in the early 15th century. The English and O’Toole defeated the Fitzgerald’s here in a battle in 1547.

Two other castles, one nearby and the other on the opposite bank of the River Liffey, are reputed to have stood in the area. Situated almost 5 km northeast of Blessington is the 14th – century keep of the castle.

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GranGecon

Tel: 045 – 865 214

Café & food Store

Email: info@westwicklowhouse.com

Wholesome aromas will draw you into Jenny and Richard Street’s smashing cafe, which retained its name when re-locating from the charming village of Grangecon to the bustle of Blessington. everything on the menu is made on the premises, including the breads, pastries and ice cream; the ham hocks for the quiche lorraine are cooked here, the pork meat used in the sausage rolls is organic, fruit and vegetables come from Castleruddery organic farm, and all other ingredients are of the very best quality, many of them also organic and/or free range.

The menu is fairly brief, but that’s the beauty of it, allowing the cooking to be this good, and flavours superb: the quiche, for example, is a little classic and comes with a scrumptious salad; similarly moist, freshly-baked brown bread arrives with home cooked ham, farmhouse cheese (Sheridan’s) and home-made chutney, also garnished with salad: simple and excellent – not for the first time, we say: why aren’t there more places like this? delicious chilled Crinnaughton apple juice from Cappoquin, is offered, and B-Y-o wine is fine.

Luscious Illy coffee to finish and maybe a slice of chocolate cake.

Seats 30, toilets wheelchair accessible, Children welcome (high chair, baby changing facilities). open all day Mon-Wed, 9am-4pm; Thu-Sat, 9am-5pm; party service. Closed Sun, Bank Hols

The West Wicklow House is situated on the main street of Blessington village, located on the N81 route, midway between Dublin and Baltinglass. It is an ideal spot to meet before your days’ hill walking or exploring the natural beauty of County Wicklow.

We offer a great selection of beers and spirits from around the world and our extensive menu offers something to excite every palate, at very reasonable prices.

Our vibrant pub, known locally as ‘The

West’, has something for everyone. We have a traditional session every Wednesday night, now running for almost thirty years, Sunday night Texas Hold’em Poker, live music and DJs every weekend.

Conveniently close to Punchestown Races and Oxegen Festival, we provide that very important resting point for a hearty breakfast, or lunch and a pint.

June Blake’s Garden Blessington Greenway Walk This walk links the historic town of Blessington with the Palladian mansion at Russborough House. The trail starts at Blessington and leads south along the shores of Blessington Lakes and through forest and natural woodland. The Greenway commences at Avon Ri Activity Centre at the southern end of the town and weaves its way along the shores, crosses an ancient medieval Ringfort, uses the footpath along part of the N81 before turning back into the forest at Burgage Moyle lane. It then crosses the Valleymount Road (R758) and makes its way to Russellstown Bay adjacent to Russborough House. Along the way you will have the opportunity to appreciate the magnificent scenery and wildlife in the area.

Grade: Easy / Distance: 6.5 kms / Estimated time: 1.5 hrs / Terrain underfoot: Forest roads, boardwalk and tarmacadam footpath / Suitable for: Anyone with reasonable fitness.

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Seefin Passage Grave

More interesting and more exciting to the general visitor are tombs known as Passage-Graves, which are set in round earthen tombs. The chamber is approached with two stones bearing concentric diamond-like motifs resembling the human face. The burial chamber has two side-chambers on each side and one at the back. On the roof stone of the chamber near the entrance bears a decoration consisting of five lines.

The grave has probably been open for a long time, as an Early Christian equal-armed cross can be seen on one of the roofing stones. Being situated on the top of a mountain, a climb up to it is worth it for the view alone. This Passage is situated on the summit of Seefin and is best reached from just south of Kilbridge Military Camp along the edge of the forest.

June Blake’s Garden For the last eleven years June Blake has devoted her time to creating an exciting, experimental and contemporary garden. It is set in the heart of West Wicklow in the grounds of an early Victorian steward’s house and farmyard surrounded by mature trees

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and meadows.

The gardens extend over approximately three acres and contain an eclectic collection of plants from around the world including areas of exciting, bold herbaceous planting and a shade garden of ferns, grasses bamboos and other choice woodland plants punctuated by enormous gran-

ite boulders. There is a shallow, linear reflecting pool set amidst exuberant tropical and prairie planting. The latest addition is a minimalist courtyard offering a space of austere tranquillity in contrast to the lavish exuberance of the surrounding gardens.

The various elements of the garden include: The Garden Entrance, The Woodland Garden, Reflecting Pools & Hot Beds, Prarie Beds, The Courtyard & The Nursery.

The gardens are open every Wednesday to Sunday from 11am – 5.30pm. Why not book a personal guided tour and enjoy a cup of coffee and some homemade treats in the new Courtyard? June also hosts garden talks and garden consultations and design by appointment. June also offers luxury self-catering accommodation in recently restored 19th Century farm building.

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Russborough House

Relax and lose yourself in our maze at Russborough We ask for a nominal fee of €3 for all those who dare to try to find their way! €3 only .The maze is yet another fascinating feature at Russborough.

Planted in 1989 and designed

by Adrian Fisher and Rondoll Coate of Minotaur Designs the design reveals a clue to the identity of its owners, the Beits. Since Sir Alfred’s family were early pioneers of the diamond trade the centre of the maze leads to a diamond shape.

A statue of Cupid stands proudly on a column at the centre. There is a beautiful view of the maze from the upstairs bathroom window of the house on the tour which is well worth a look. If you are attempting the maze at Russborough make sure you get a map at reception and bring your mobile phone with you in case you lose your way!

This Amazing Beech Hedge Maze has provided huge interest and fun for families for many years. The 2,000 sq metre maze is very popular with children, who need to find their way to the statue of Cupid on a central pillar in the middle of the Maze.

Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow.

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

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.

The Wicklow Rose Gillian Burke Opened the Gormley’s Fine Art – Garden Scultpure Exhibition on July 19th.

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.

Russborough Playground

The Celtic Tenors are coming to Russborough on Saturday 16th August - last few tickets remaining...

GoLF BreaKS – from €69 pps

A round of golf at the stunning Tulfarris championship course by the shores of Blessington Lake followed by a sumptuous 3 course meal at the Lime Tree along with a night’s Bed & Breakfast at the elegance 4-star Tulfarris Hotel for 69 per person sharing Sunday to Monday inclusive.

cULInarY BreaKS – from €69 pps

Treat yourself to the perfect getaway at the breathtaking lakeside Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort in County Wicklow. Your trip is sure to sparkle with a scrumptious desert assiette on arrival, accompanied by a glass of bubbly and followed by a delicious 3 course dinner in the renowned Lime Tree Restaurant and B&B in a luxurious Deluxe Double all for €69 per person sharing.

LUXUrY WaLKInG & cYcLInG BreaKS – from €59 pps

Our luxurious 4 star resort is the perfect launch pad to hike or bike the new Blessington Greenway. This walk links the historic town of Blessington with the Palladian mansion at Russborough House along the shores of Blessington Lakes and through forest and natural woodland.

Trekking at Tulfarris package includes overnight stay in Deluxe Room with full Irish breakfast, 3 course dinner in the Lime Tree Restaurant, Blessington Greenway Map and Trekking Treats (water, energy bar & piece of fruit). A variety of bicycles or boats can be rented during your stay to explore the stunning region of the Blessington Lakes.

To book any of our packages above please call 045 86 76 00 or click on: www.tulfarrishotel.com

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John Flood Menswear was established in 1950 and has been serving Wicklow ever since, stocking the latest in fashions.

With outlets in Arklow and Wicklow Town, the family-run business is sure to have what you need. Flood’s has an extensive stock of

John Flood MENSWEAR

all the well-known and leading brands familiar to you and caters for men and boys.

Today, you can get any suit, any shirt and any tie - stunning deals whether it be for your new job, a wedding or an event.

Expert alterations are carried out for free within hours should you require and with a real personal touch Flood’s will make sure you are looking sharp. And if you don’t require a suit for keeps, you can hire one, useful for all occasions with a shirt and tie.

Main Street Arklow – Tel: 0402-39740 / Main Street Wicklow Town – Tel: 0404-67147 At Niall Scully Photography, our mission is to offer our clients the best wedding photography available. to create art work and lasting memories for our clients that will be cherished for generations, and to leave a positive and lasting impression with the families we interact with. With a decade of experience and an advanced diploma behind me you can be sure I will capture your special day in an honest and creative way.

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FWedding Favours, treats, components

or over 5 years we have been supplying

and decorations not just for Weddings but also for Christenings, Anniversaries, Birthdays and Parties alike.

We offer a large selection of party decorations, candy buffet supplies, DIY favour boxes, netting, pouches and all the confectionery, ribbon and decorations needed to create your perfect favour, decorative effects or accessories.

Whatever the occasion, Truly Scrumptious is delighted to offer you a beautiful collection of Wedding Favours & Treats that will help you to create those finishing touches that will make your day unique and personal to you. Our favours are decorated using unique embellishments in order to complement every wedding colour or theme. You can personalise any of our favours to your specifications so don’t hesitate to contact us.

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or most people the day that they get married is arguably the most memorable of their entire lives. With that in mind it should be no major surprise that so much time, effort and money goes into the organisation of the wedding ceremony and related activities.

This month at In Wicklow we are glad to say that we have done much of the research required in planning a wedding in order to take a little bit of hassle out of the whole ordeal for any potential brides and grooms.

We have explored everything from the venue and correct attire to rings and accessories and, hopefully, this will help to point you in the right direction if you are planning on taking this most important of life steps.

Take the stress away from the big day by creating a bespoke selection of flowers for your wedding day.

With over twenty year’s experience, we offer incomparable knowledge and extraordinary skills in adding the beauty of flowers to any occasion. Your Wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and we at flower Power Wicklow understand that.

We specialize in creating stunning flowers for your big day, tailored to your individual style, taste and of course budget. every wedding and civil ceremony is meticulously planned with personal attention. Call us today and book a complimentary consultation. Samples designed upon request.

Unique Bridal Designs: We will discuss options for your Brides Bouquet, Bridesmaids Bouquets, flower Girl Posy or Basket, Button Holes, Mothers Corsages, Venue flowers, Pew ends, Pedestal arrangements, Unity Candle arrangement, Thank you Bouquets, Cake table arrangement and all other venue decor.

Flower Power Wicklow, 8 Main Street, Wicklow Town.

Tel: 0404-69491. email: cate@flowerpowerwicklow.com

Nestled in the stunning and majestic surroundings of the Glen of the Downs, the Glenview Hotel, is the ideal location for your very special day. Our attention to detail, and planning, ensures your day is a magical as you have always dreamed it would be.

T: 01-2740000 E: sayido@glenviewhotel.com W: www.glenviewhotel.com

Welcome to

Arklow Co Wicklow

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ternity Jewellery is a leading manufacturer and retailers of bespoke jewellery in Ireland. Based in the Meridian Point Shopping Center in the picturesque town of Greystones in Co. Wicklow, Eternity Jewellery fi rst opened its doors in 2006.

We are experts in custom made engagement rings, wedding bands and eternity rings. Our inhouse workshop has been responsible for creating jewellery pieces that draw considerable admiration.

Our workshop also handles our repair and maintenance work, keeping your existing jewellery looking as good as when you fi rst purchased it.

At Eternity we are passionate about jewellery. We source and retail unusual fi ne gold and silver jewellery. If you are looking for something a little different, then Eternity is the place to browse.

U N I T 9, M ER I D I A N P O I N T SH O PPI N G CEN T R E G R E YS TO N E S .

O PEN M O N DAY TO SAT U R DAY 10A M - 6PM / T EL : 01-255 76 4 0

ernie O Farrell opened B Couture in November 2005 having gained experience working as a Fashion Designer and Pattern Cutter for various companies in Ireland and England including The Alexon group, Michael H and Libra Designs.

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At B Couture we provide a one to one personal service offering honest advice. All fittings are done on site ensure your dress fits perfectly on your special day.

At B Couture there is an extensive range of gowns from Pronovias, La Sposa, Maggie Sottero, Justin Alexander and Ronald Joce. Bridesmaid labels include the best available in the market today.

B Couture also carries a full range of accessories.

We have approx 150 dresses currently on sale, which are in perfect condition.

We will do all the alterations to ensure your dress ďŹ ts perfectly.

Unit 4 Wicklow Vale Emporium | Lower Tinahask | Arklow, Co Wicklow.

Tel: 0402 23585 | Email: bcouture@eircom.net | Web: www.bcouture.ie | Bcouture Bridal

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AUGUST FASHION With staying in having friends over as your night’s out these days this is great on your purse or bank account we can all agree, but what do you wear to a night out of staying in? … We’ve put together 3 looks that will see you right … Check it out!

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Nearing the end of the summer season it’s your last chance this year ladies to dress less but yet staying perfectly simple! It’s with a tear in my eye that I bring you the last fashion page of Summer 2014.

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Although the World Cup is finished, there is plenty to keep the interest of expecting football fans as August begins with the return of Premier League Football! And it is already shaping up to be one of the more interesting seasons, with numerous pre-season storylines already emerging; can the arrival of Van Gaal revitalise Manchester United and return the Red Devils to the glory times that fans had become accustomed to? How will ‘life after Suarez’ treat Liverpool? And, how many more of their top players will Southampton sell?

Well, we won’t have to wait long to find out the answers, with the Premier League starting back on the 16th of August. We’ve put together a complete fixture guide for the whole of this month so you can be sure not to miss out on any of the action.

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Away from football, August is also a big month for boxing with two key bouts being staged. We preview both Porter vs Brook (IBF Welterweight Title) and the Dublin contest between Macklin and Heiland (Middleweight) at the end of the month. And this month also sees the culmination of the hard-court tennis season at the US Open, with Spaniard Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams defending their respective titles at Flushing Meadows in New York from the 25th of August.

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injury and unless he plays the week before Flushing Meadows, it will be very difficult to see him retain his title.

Rafa won’t have played competitively since losing to Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon in early July and, in the modern game, getting on for two months without a tournament and then expecting to play well enough to win a Grand Slam is asking a lot.

Djokovic is the stand-out player, whereas has his peers currently have question marks against their name, and he is expected to dominate on the hardcourt – which, despite his Wimbledon win, remains his best surface.

Federer would be the No 2 in our pecking order because of what he produced on the grass and hopefully a short rest has left him

motivated ahead of the next portion of the season.

Kiko Martinez

vs Carl Frampton Rematch set for September 6th, Belfast Carl Frampton will get his first crack at a world title against a familiar face on September 6 in Belfast, when he faces IBF super bantamweight titlist Kiko Martinez.

Carl Frampton has been angling for a world title fight since 2012, with the discussion really kickstarting after an impressive TKO9 win over Kiko Martinez in 2013. As luck would have it, it will be Martinez defending

Sport FocuS the IBF super bantamweight title.

Frampton (18-0, 13 KO) has emerged as one of the best 122-pound fighters in the world, denying skeptics and naysayers. Frampton, 27, will be the favored man going into this fight, given that he convincingly won their first encounter, but Martinez (31-4, 23 KO) says he’s never gotten that loss out of his mind, and a chance at revenge has him motivated.

Shawn Porter Vs Kell Brook Porter expects to defeat Brook and wants Mayweather or Thurman next!

Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KOs) will be taking on Kell Brook (32-0, 22 KOs) at the StubHub Center on August 16 in Carson, CA. Porter says he’s studied Kell Brook’s past fights and sees a good, technically sound fighter who’s also very basic, he’s confident he has the tools and experience to dispatch Brook and move on to bigger things, namely Floyd Mayweather.

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EURO 2016 QUALIFYING Sunday Sept 7th, 2014: Georgia v Rep. of Ireland Ireland will compete in Group D with Germany, Poland, Georgia, Scotland and Gibraltar.

Ireland beat Georgia on the both occasions we faced them in qualification for the 2010 World Cup but they proved difficult rivals. Robbie Keane scored a hat-trick when we beat the Georgians 4-0 in a friendly last year.

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Guardians Of The Galaxy (12a) Release Date: July 31st Marvel Studios expands their cosmic presence on the big screen with this adaptation of the Guardians of the Galaxy comic series, with Parks and Recreation’s Chris Pratt heading up a cast that includes David Bautista and Zoe Saldana.

Peter Quill, a man of the ’80s, finds himself caught in the middle of a conflict spanning the cosmic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe attempting to earn his title of Star-Lord with a team of ex-cons that includes a genetically engineered raccoon (Rocket Raccoon), a sentient alien tree of royal descent (Groot), a human who died and came back a killing machine (Drax the Destroyer), and powerful assassin who vows revenge against her master (Gamora).

Together they bring the fight to Ronan the Accuser for their own varied personal reasons, Nebula and her pirates, and their grandmaster, Thanos

The Nut Job (G) Release Date: August 1st 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

The Inbetweeners 2 (TBC) Release Date: August 6th The summer blockbuster season is, as always, awash with superheroes, but nestled in amongst them this August will be youthful TV comedy heroes ‘The Inbetweeners’ in their second big screen outing. Not much has been released about the movie’s ins and outs, but it’ll feature the return of those unlikeliest of lads, Will (Simon Bird), Jay (James Buckley), Simon (Joe Thomas) and not forgetting Neil (Blake Harrison).

If the first movie’s anything to go by expect some seriously cringeworthy forays into the world of dating, which just quite never come off as planned.

Planes: Fire & Rescue (G) Release Date: August 8th Planes: Fire & Rescue features a quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from a raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of wildfire air attack.

Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous air attack team, including spirited super scooper Lil’ Dipper (voice of Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers.

Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Expendables 3 (12a) Release Date: August 14th Continuing with the franchise, The Expendables 3 is about the Expendables needing to save the President of the United States. While on their mission, they clash with several younger, technology oriented action heroes.

In The Expendables 3, Barney (Sylvester Stallone), Christmas (Jason Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans.

Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

Lucy (TBC) Release Date: August 22nd Morgan Freeman and Scarlett Johansson headline this EuropaCorp/TF1 Films co-production directed

by Luc Besson, and released by Universal Pictures.

The story centres on a woman (Scarlett Johansson) forced to work as a drug mule for the mob in Taipei, Taiwan finds out that a drug implanted in her body has accidentally gotten into her blood stream.

As a result, she gains superhuman powers, including the ability to move objects using her mind, choosing not to feel pain and a highly advanced talent to absorb information. She turns the tables on her captors, transforming into a merciless warrior.

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (TBC) Release Date: August 25th Co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller reunite to bring Miller’s visually stunning “Sin City” graphic novels back to the screen in SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR. Weaving together two of Miller’s classic stories with new tales, the town’s most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more notorious inhabitants. SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR is the follow up to Rodriguez and Miller’s 2005 groundbreaking film, FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY

As Above, So Below (15a) Release Date: August 29th Miles of twisting catacombs lie beneath the streets of Paris, the eternal home to countless souls. When a team of explorers ventures into the uncharted maze of bones, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead. A journey into madness and terror, As Above, So Below reaches deep into the human psyche to reveal the personal demons that come back to haunt us all.

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Captain America 2: Winter Solider Release Date: 15th August

Starred Up

After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America’s ideals.

Release Date: 8th August 19-year-old Eric (Jack O’Connell, star of the upcoming UNBROKEN), arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father (Ben Mendelsohn, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES). As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates - and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point - Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist (Rupert Friend, “Homeland”), who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him. Written by prison system therapist Jonathan Asser, STARRED UP is a merciless, uncompromising portrayal of a dehumanizing life behind bars, and the most accomplished film of David Mackenzie’s career; as father and son, Mendelsohn and O’Connell give extraordinary performances, charting a path that resembles Greek tragedy. (c) Tribeca Films

Blended Release Date: 29th August After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren and Jim agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they are all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week in “Blended,” the third comedy collaboration between stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.(c) Warner Bros

Bad Neighbours Muppets Most Wanted Release Date: 8th August Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine-the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit the Frog-and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.(c) Disney

New York Winter’s Tale Release Date: 15th August Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, “Winter’s Tale” is a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil.

Transcendence

Release Date: 29th August By all appearances, new parents Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) are living the American Dream complete with an adorable baby girl and a beautiful new starter home in the suburbs. Still, the early-thirtysomethings want to believe that they have a modicum of coolness left within them. So when they discover that their new next-door neighbors are none other than dozens of Delta Psi Beta fraternity brothers led by charismatic president Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron), they try to play along and make the best of an awkward situation.

But when the frat’s parties grow increasingly more epic, both sides of the property line begin to fend for their turf.

The neighbors’ relentless sabotage escalates into outrageous one-upmanship, beginning an epic Greek war for the ages. Also stars Dave Franco and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

The Amazing Spiderman 2 Release Date: 29th August We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing SpiderMan 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.

It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he.

And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp. (c) Columbia

Release Date: 15th August Sci-Fi Thriller. Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed-to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max Waters (Paul Bettany), both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can... but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will’s thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him.(C) Warner

Pompeii Release Date: 29th August We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important Set in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo (Kit Harington), a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia (Emily Browning), the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him. -- (C) Sony

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Since the establishment of the PURE project, the lo-call-phone-line 1850 365 121, and the PURE office, have received over 6,600 reports of illegal dumping resulting in the collection over 6,400 individual dumping sites and the removal of approximately 2,188 tonnes of rubbish from the landscape.

If you were to put all of this rubbish into standard household rubbish bags you would fill over 311,000 bags. If you lined up each of the bags that PURE has removed from the uplands they would stretch over 300 kilometres in length, which is longer than a journey from Glendalough to Cork City.

The project also established a number of initiatives to create awakenings of illegal dumping. One such project is The PURE Mile competition which encourages communities in Wicklow to keep a mile stretch of road (approx. 1.6 km), and the immediate environment litter/rubbish free. At present over 30 communities and people living in rural areas are extremely busy cleaning up their areas, taking part in regular litter picks and cleanups, researching information about their local wild flowers, plants, trees, animals, built heritage, history and the folklore associated with their areas. A large number of communities go the extra mile by repairing and painting old traditional gates, rebuilding stone walls, improving stiles, maintaining bridges, cleaning up farmlands and entrances, erecting bat and bird boxes, and holding information nights and talks about their local areas. 2014 is the fifth year of the PURE Mile competition and now over 70 communities and groups have taken part. Each of the PURE Miles has something unique to offer and in the past the competition has seen a variety of discoveries, from megalithic tombs, standing stones, ogham stones, mass rocks, freshly painted gates, new fencing erected, Celtic calendars, forgotten milk stands, recording of field names, local stories – legends and characters, historical buildings, churches, information on wild flowers – edible plants and foraging, old and new culinary recipes, information on forgotten archaeological

The PURE project is a partnership project and the first of its kind in Ireland which incorporates statutory and non-statutory organisations, including; Wicklow County Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, South Dublin County Council, Coillte, National Parks & Wildlife Service and the Wicklow Uplands Council. features and cultural heritage of areas, and of course all litter free roads, ditches, rivers and fields, which resulted in the removal of hundreds of bags of rubbish.

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Background to the establishment of the PURE Project: The PURE project is a partnership project and the first of its kind in Ireland which incorporates statutory and non-statutory organisations, including; Wicklow County Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, South Dublin County Council, Coillte, National Parks & Wildlife Service, and the Wicklow Uplands Council. Funded

by The Department of Environment Community and Local Government PURE was established to combat illegal dumping/ fly-tipping in the Wicklow/Dublin Uplands.

The project was officially launched in September 2006.

The concept of the PURE project developed after a number of forums between the above organisations were held over a one year period, between 2005 and 2006, with the objective of finding a solution to the increase of fly-tipping and small scale illegal dumping activity in the Wicklow/Dublin upland regions, as each of the organisation were affected by the problem.

The project is funded directly by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and is the first statutory

and non-statutory regional partnership initiative established in Ireland to deal with incidents of fly-tipping/illegal dumping.

The PURE project focuses directly on the fly-tipping/illegal dumping issue and has introduced a number of enforcement, preventative and educational initiatives including: • A lo-call-phone-line for reporting of flytipping/illegal dumping – 1850 365 121 • Dedicated clean-up vehicle which responds to all incidents of fly-tipping/illegal dumping • GPS/GIS data-base to record all incidents of fly-tipping/illegal dumping •PURE Promotional/informational mate rial • Public awareness campaign • Website – www.PUREproject.ie • Education programmes – Primary school teacher’s pack – PURE Wicked / PURE Animation, etc.

• Community initiatives – The PURE Mile • Covert CCTV monitoring of affected sites • Suitable preventative measures • Media campaign STATS: • Over 2,188 tonnes of illegal dumping removed from the Wicklow/Dublin Uplands • Over 6,600 reports of illegal dumping received by PURE • Over 6,400 PURE Truck Collections

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To Report Dumping in the Wicklow/Dublin Uplands

LoCall 1850 365 121 PURE (Protecting Uplands & Rural Environments), is a partnership project which incorporates local authorities including: Wicklow County Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, with Coillte, National Parks & Wildlife Service, Fáilte Ireland and a number of nonstatutory organisations represented by the Wicklow Uplands Council, in a joint endeavour to halt incidents of illegal dumping in the Wicklow/Dublin upland regions.

Visit the PURE website for more information www.pureproject.ie

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