In wicklow march 2016

March 2016 | Issue 44

Powerscourt Waterfall

Set in one of Ireland’s most beautiful parklands

Spring Gardening

Make the most of space

Easter in Wicklow Family Fun Events & Activities

Kit chens • B e dro o ms • H o m e Study

Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 2817000 www.roundwoodkitchens.ie

Camp Details Tuesday to Friday • Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm • Cost: €49.00 • Age: 5—13 years • Boys and Girls

Camp Activities Children will participate in a number of different types of activities ranging from: • Uni-Hockey • Football

Week 1: 21st March – 24th March

Children will need to bring a number items along with them everyday to the camp to ensure that they are prepared for all activities: • A Packed Lunch

• Rounder’s

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• Tag Rugby

Camp Week

Children will need

• Swimming Gear (swimming togs, swim hat & armbands should your child not be able to swim)

• Swimming • Arts & Crafts • And many more activities

• Change of clothes

Week 2: 29th March – 1st April

Shoreline Leisure Greystones greystones@shorelineleisure.ie

www.shorelineleisure.ie 01 287 8180

ON THE COVER Powerscourt WaterfallS Enniskerry, Co Wicklow Phone: 01-2046000 Email: info@powerscourt.net

Welcome to In Wicklow Magazine Spring time is very much in flow here in the gorgeous ‘garden of Ireland’ that is Co. Wicklow. It is now the perfect time to pull on your walking shoes and get out and about in all the fabulous gardens and walk ways that we are so lucky to have here in this great county of ours. In this month’s issue we have bring some of most highly recommended Garden Centre’s in Wicklow so you know exactly where to go when you start planning your “Spring Gardening”.

18 Easter in Wicklow

Also included in this month’s issue we celebrate two main and important events that are happening: St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. We have all you need to know about the festivities that are happening around the county this ‘St. Patrick’s Day’. This Easter we have brought a variety of events and activities that are taking place to give your family the perfect day. To finish as always we havethis month’s pick of fashion, sports, cinema listings, games and book releases. We hope you enjoy & happy reading from all here at In Wicklow Magazine.

In Wicklow is distributed to homes & businesses in the greater Wicklow area each month.

24 Spring Gardening

32 Health & Beauty

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Sports Focus

St. Patrick’s Day in Co. Wicklow

30. Food in Wicklow A taste for fine dining? This month we bring you new and delicious dishes from Wicklow’s Top Chefs along with some recipe idea’s from your local butchers.

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

12. St Patrick’s Day in Wicklow Full details of all the festivities, events & entertainment that is happening locally on the 17th.

18. Easter in Wicklow We bring you all of the local events & activities happening around the county for the perfect day out including some fun filled Easter Camps for the Kids to enjoy throughout the Mid-Term break.

24. Spring Gardening All the professionals you’ll need to help bring spring into your garden this March.

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32. Health & Beauty In this month’s Health & Beauty we’re talking ‘Skin Care’.

36. Fashion Focus We continue to bring you our pick of the fashion that rocks the shops this Spring Season. We also show some good looks for the all important Communion & Confirmation season.

40. Reviews on the biggest Cinema, TV, Games and Book releases.

38. Sport Focus

We provide some of the latest blockbuster movies that will be hitting the big screen over the coming weeks along with the latest Game releases and recommended Best Selling books.

A look at some of the upcoming major sporting events for the coming month are covered right here from Barclays Premier League fixtures, upcoming boxing bouts, premier league darts, Horse Racing Events and the masters at Augusta.

We provide a selection of local Trades & Services from all over your local community. We firmly believe in supporting local businesses.

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News & Events

Bray Credit Union Bray Credit Union are delighted to announce that Jacqui Harris was their February Car draw winner. Jacqui is thrilled to be them proud owner of a 161 Ford Fiesta Titanium.

Any member of Bray Credit Union Ltd, aged 18 years or over, can join the Bray Credit Union Ltd Monthly Car Draw for less than €1 per week.

Application forms are available in the office of Bray Credit Union or can be downloaded from their website at www.braycu.ie. Membership of Bray Credit Union Ltd is open to those living or working in their Common Bond which extends from Kilternan to Ashford inclusive and includes Enniskerry, the Sallygap, Roundwood and Glendalough.’

Main Street – Bray – Wicklow.

Telephone: 01 272 4030 www.mermaidartscentre.ie Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am6pm, 10am-8pm on performing days

COUNTY WICKLOW ARTS CENTRE

Jack L with Phantasmagoria

BrickFlicks Wed 23rd March - 11.00am & Thurs 24th Mar - 14.30pm / Cost: €25 BrickFlicks are back this Easter so join them for some stop motion medieval mayhem! Participants will collaborate on designing their own set, scripting their own story and filming the results. Knights, dragons, castles and more. All you need to bring is your favourite Lego mini figure to star in your adventure. The morning workshop is suitable for those new to stop motion or those looking to refresh their skills. The afternoon workshop is suitable for children who are currently making stop motion films and want to take their films to the next level. Age suitability: 8+

Dublin Burning Saturday 26th March / Time: 20:00 / Cost: €20 / Music

Malachaí Duddy, Cathaoirleach Gníomhach Bray Credit Union Ltd, Jacqui Harris, winner and Charlie Hadden, Fitzpatrick Motors

Brendan Begley and Mike Hanrahan have created a show, which tells a story of Ireland’s 1916 rising through songs, music, poetry and stories of the era spanning 1890 to 1916. We find songs so familiar to generations of Irish people and shine an extra light in their significance. Songs such as Oro se de Bheatha Abhaile, The Tri coloured Ribbon, A Nation Once Again, James Connolly and A Soilders Song which would eventually be translated to Irish and become our National Anthem. Come and celebrate this extremely important period of our history.

Date: Friday April 15th Sunday April 17th 2016 / Venue: Hall 8C

Friday 1st April / Time: 20:00 / Cost: €22 / Music The ever popular Jack L returns to Mermaid again with an all new, self-penned album. One of Ireland’s most respected and best loved performers will be giving a potted history of his career to date in this show. Jack L will treat your ears to songs from his recent smash hit shows The 27Club and The Great Wall of China as well as new work from his forthcoming album. Part cabaret, part rock star vibe, Jack L promises to surprise, excite, challenge and most of all, entertain!

Carol (15A) Monday 4th April / Time: 20:00 / Cost: €8 / Cinema In 1950s New York a young woman in her 20s working as a departmentstore clerk falls for an older, married woman. They meet at the department store where Therese works and maintain contact because of a pair gloves that Carol has left behind. Carol invites Therese to stay at her lavish home, but her desperate husband turns up uninvited. The film, starring Cate Blanchett, is based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 novel The Price of Salt.

Carol is gently ground breaking and might be the saddest thing you’ll ever see.

Open Competitions @ Druids Heath

Opening Hours: Friday 12.00noon – 7.00pm Sat/Sun 10.00am – 6.00pm Admission: €15 per person, Students/OAP’s €8, Kids Free Visit www.idealhome.ie to register for free and discount tickets.

The permanent tsb Ideal Home Show is packed with inspiring ideas for your home with lots of exciting features, demonstrations, entertainment and celebrities like The Irish Time Home Interiors Fair, The Harvey Norman Showhouse, Theatre & Room Sets, The Colortrend Interior Design Forum with eight top Interior Designers, The Ideal Outdoor Living Area, The Design Theatre and the permanent tsb Advice Centre.

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Druids Heath plays host to an open competition every Tuesday.

Prizes include: Overall Winner, Best Member, Best Visitor, Best Senior.

Competition Name

Format

Date

Time

Green Fee

Open Singles

Gents Singles Stableford

Tuesday 15-Mar-2016

07:00 - 13:30

Visitors €25.00 Members €5.00

Open Singles

Gents Singles Stableford

Tuesday 22-Mar-2016

07:00 - 14:00

Visitors €25.00 Members €5.00

Open Singles

Gents Singles Stableford

Tuesday 29-Mar-2016

07:10 - 15:00

Visitors €25.00 Members €5.00

Open Singles

Gents Singles Stableford

Tuesday 05-Apr-2016

07:00 - 15:30

Visitors €25.00 Members €5.00

N e w ly R e f u r b i s h e d

Hibernia Bistro 2 Courses €20 / 3 Courses €25

Open Thursday to Saturday 6pm to 10pm Starters • Cream of roasted sweet potato & butternut squash soup

• Vegetarian Samosa’s with dressed rocket leaves and a sweet chilli salsa

MAINS

• Supreme of Corn-fed Chicken Stuffed with spinach & cream cheese served with a wild mushroom sauce

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DESSERTS • Sticky Toffee Pudding

• Prime Irish 10oz Sirloin Steak With sauté onions & mushrooms, peppercorn sauce (€5 Supplement)

• Atlantic Seafood Chowder • Fresh Salmon & Crab cake with Sweet Potato, Wholegrain mustard & dill dressing • Duck Liver Pate with Berry & Mango Dressing and Melba toast

• Teriyaki Salmon Served with Wok-fried vegetables & egg noodles

• Banoffee Pie • Slow Roast Belly of Pork Served with crispy pork scratching, apple puree & cider jus

• Vegetarian Penne Pasta With plum tomato & basil sauce and a goats cheese gratin

All main courses served with Potatoes & Vegetables

New Sunday Carvery Every Sunday from 12.30 – 5.00pm

€12 only

• Mango & Passion Fruit Eton Mess

KIDS MENU • Kids Carvery • Sausages & Chips

• Chicken Nuggets & Chips

For every full Adults Portion Get 1 Kids Meal Free

1 Royal Marine Terrace, Bray Co Wicklow. 01 – 286 2183

News & Events

Events at Powerscourt

La Wine Course

Spring Launch at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion Date: 20/03/2016 / Time: 12:00 - 17:00 / Location: Powerscourt Garden Pavilion / Cost: Free

Come along to launch Spring in style on Sunday March 20th from 12pm to 5pm at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion.

Join us for a relaxing day to start the new season! Enjoy a 10% discount on all plants and a 15% discount on selected barbecues and furniture for one day only. Get in the spring mood surrounded by plants bursting with colour, bulbs and seeds ripe for planting and Easter decorations and homewares. Whether it’s a greenfingered card, an extraordinary orchid, gardening gloves, jewelry or hand-made Irish gift ware, the Garden Pavilion has lots to offer. Start Spring in style at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion.

Fran Byrne for a guided photography walk through the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. The event is open to all levels of photographers.

Bring along your camera and a sense of adventure!

Spring Photography Walk

Fulfill that New Year’s Resolution and learn how to grow your own fruit, veg and herbs to wow your family and friends! Be a healthier, fitter and happier household with your own supply of fresh home grown produce. Who knows it could be the start of a life changing diet or even career change!

Location: Powerscourt Gardens / Date: 02/04/2016 / Time: 10:00 - 13:00 Cost: €10 Advance booking required Join award-winning Landscape and Nature photographer

Grow Your Own Like a Pro Location: Powerscourt Garden Pavilion / Date: 09/04/2016 / Time: 11:00 12:00 / Cost: Free

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CRÉCHE, MONTESSORI & AFTERSCHOOL

PROUD TO SUPPORT

EASTER WEEKEND

SOCCER BLITZ In Association with Wicklow Town AFC and the Doran Family

GOOD FRIDAY, SCHOOLBOY BLITZ FOR UNDER 8 - UNDER 14’s Venue Finlay Park, Wicklow Town

W: www powerscourt.ie/events T: (01) 204 6000 4

We are delighted to introduce our latest wine course, for 2016 It will be run on Monday nights over 5 weeks from: Monday 4th April - Monday 2nd May / Time: 7.30-9.30pm / Venue: La Touche Wines, Greystones This wine course is designed for people who would like to know a bit more about food and wine in a relaxed and informal way. We will be tutored by Paul Coleman WSET DIP who has a vast knowledge and passion for wine and a gift for imparting this to others.

Over the 5 weeks we will focus on wines you may not have tried before. We will also try classic food and wine matches (like Epoisses to Burgundy or BBQ Ribs to Zinfandel) and discover how wine can enhance your dining experience.

If you enjoy food and wine then don’t miss out on this great course sign up now to learn more….

A special wine and food evening will conclude the course on week 5, matching a selection of wine to a surprise menu, at a selected venue. The course must be booked and paid for in advance and costs €190 per person for the five weeks. It will be limited to 20 people only.

Booking and payment can be made by phoning La Touche Wines.

Tel: 01-2873826 / Email: info@latouchewines4u.ie / L I T TVisit: L Ewww.latouchewines4u.ie

RAISING FUNDS FOR WICKLOW CANCER SUPPORT

TO BOOK A PLACE FOR YOUR TEAM CONTACT US TODAY Tony Doran: 087 363 7797 Email: eastersoccerblitz@gmail.com

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News & Events Winners of weddingsonline 2016 Awards announced – Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club wins Best Wedding Venue in Leinster!

The weddingsonline Awards 2016 winners were revealed on Monday February 15th at The Grand Hotel Malahide, during a glamorous black tie gala ceremony. The country’s finest wedding businesses and services gathered at the prestigious event to celebrate the winners of Ireland’s most coveted annual wedding awards.

Over 35,000 couples voted for their favourite suppliers and venues in a range of categories, who were then judged by a panel of digital marketing professionals and wedding industry experts.

The 36 categories in the weddingsonline Awards 2016 include a range of wedding services offered to engaged couples nationwide, from venues to photographer, to planners and flowers.

“The annual weddingsonline Awards which are now in their 7th year, have become the industry standard, rewarding the professionalism, dedication and exceptional service given by the Irish wedding industry,” said Peter Bryans, MD of weddingsonline. “I know that all involved, both nominees and winners alike, are delighted and proud that their dedication and hard work has been acknowledged by couples all over the country, and so they should be.”

“We would like to thank everyone who voted for us said Vivienne Nyhan of Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club, “we are thrilled to be recognised in this way by the many couples who took time to vote in the weddingsonline Awards 2016 and by the wedding and digital marketing experts on the panel.”

Leisurely two hour guided with Wicklow Scenic Walks

The Fitzwilliam Casino & Card Club Wednesday 30th March 8.00pm:

€25 Hold’em NL Multi Re-Buy €25 Hold’em NL Multi re-buy: Includes registration fee of €7, Starting Stack: 5,000 + 5,000 re-buys + 8,000 add-on, Blind Levels: First 5 levels 15 minutes, then 20 Minutes, Early Bird Chip: 2,000 for first level, Re-registration: None, Late registration permitted with full starting stack for first 5 levels, plus break.

Note: Players may take unlimited re-buys for first 90 minutes and one add-on. Players must be completely out of chips before they may re-buy.

Number of seats: 130 / Cost per seat: €25.00

Thursday 31st March 7.00pm:

€250 + €20 End of Month Freeze-out €250 + €20 Freeze-out, Starting chips: 15,000 / Early Bird Chip: 2,000 for first level. Re-buy chips: No Addon chips: No / Includes a full buffet dinner, served during the break. The End of Month is the biggest regular monthly tournament in Ireland.

Number of seats: 130 / Cost per seat: €270

Clifton Hall, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2 / Tel: 01-6114677

Date: Sunday March 20th / Price: €20/ person (incl. transfer from Bray to start of walk) / Meet: 11am at Bray Dart Station / Finish: 1.15pm approx.

Enjoy a leisurely two hour guided walk starting off at the Scalp. We’ll follow a quiet woodland trail until we reach the Ballycorus chimney, a reminder of the mining tradition once present in the area. Along the way, take in the stunning views over the mountains and the coast. Our walk will finish in Shankill village where bus and train connections will bring you back to Dublin.

Enquiries & Bookings: 086-4032002

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The High Kings

Friday 1st April 2016, 19:00 Arklow Bay Hotel, Sea Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow The High Kings is an Irish folk group formed in Dublin in 2008 by Celtic Woman manager Dave Kavanagh.

The band consists of Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden.

Welcome to the

Kids & Teens Collection From Kilcroney Furniture We offer a wide variety of colour and size choices in our collections

koje collection strength and substance

demoiselle collection pretty in pink

dimix collection - the ultimate 2-in-1 cabin bed

If your child is a skateboarding or superhero fanatic, this collection has them in mind. Koje, a German word for a sleeping berth, fuses bright and dark colours together to create a haven for your teen or young boy.

An enchanting junior bedroom just for girls. With its subtle decorative highlights and gentle curves, this range is sure to delight. The combination of the lines and the Grey Oak patina finish produces a harmonious and refined feel.

With its on-trend style and materials (metal, plexiglass, profiled handles, etc.), ingenious features, coordinating colours and maximised storage in a small space, Dimix is the perfect choice for teens and young adults.

Just in from Belgium – A Compact High Sleeper Bed/Desk with fold up sofa bed (Available either left or right side).

Single Bed with optional storage drawer under bed.

This furniture is made with solid wood and designed with trendy young people in mind.

Matching range of furniture available.

urban collection CLevEr design

tactil collection beautifully functional

nathalie collection a slice of new york

A very clever collection for the discerning young person. Extendable bed from single to double, bedside shelf can hold an integrated Bluetooth speaker. An adjustable headrest on the bed and the wardrobe can include LED lighting which automatically comes on when the door is opened.

Gautier has appealed to teenagers’ sense of style with its Tactil range, boasting clean lines and cleverly arranged functionalities. With its beige/chocolate tones and style, and should be a hit with both boys and girls.

This bedroom theme suitable for girls and boys takes inspiration from the City that Never Sleeps.

The Nathalie collection offers two styles of bed, a desk, a large wardrobe and a bedside table.

Visit our extensive showrooms at Kilcroney Furniture for something a little different...

Exit 7 off N11, Bray, Co Wicklow.

Tel. 01 282 9361. www.kilcroneyfurniture.ie

News & Events

Powerscourt Waterfall Star Poker Tournament Schedule March 2016 14th March, Monday 8.00pm €25 March League (2 of 4) (+1 R/L) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

21st March, Monday 8.00pm €25 March League (3 of 4) (+1 R/L) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

28th March, Monday 8.00pm €25 March League (4 of 4) (+1 R/L) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

16th March, Wedsday 8.00pm €25 Spring League (3 of 9) (+1 R/L) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

23rd March, Wedsday 8.00pm €25 Spring League (4 of 9) (+1 R/L) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

30th March, Wedsday 8.00pm €25 Spring League (5 of 9) (+1 R/L) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

17th March, Thursday 8.00pm €25 Jackpot Thursday (+1 ReLoad) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

24th March, Thursday 8.00pm €25 Jackpot Thursday (+1 Re-Load) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

31st March, Thursday 8.00pm €25 Jackpot Thursday (+1 Re-Load) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

25th March, Friday 8.00pm

Next Sunday €100 Deepstack (25.000 Chips + 5k early bird) on April 3rd 2016

18th March, Friday 8.00pm €25 +1 Re-Load (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg) 19th March, Saturday 8.00pm €25 Six Week League (6 of 6) (+1 R/L) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg) 20th March, Sunday 2.00pm €50 Sunday Sizzler (+1 Re-Load) (€40 Prize Pool, €10 Reg) 8.00pm €25 +1 Re-Load (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

€25 +1 Re-Load (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg) 26th March, Saturday 8.00pm €25 Six Week League (1 of 6) (+1 R/L) (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg) 27th March, Sunday 2.00pm €50 Sunday Sizzler (+1 Re-Load) (€40 Prize Pool, €10 Reg) 8.00pm €25 +1 Re-Load (€20 Prize Pool, €5 Reg)

Mon – Sun 8.00pm 10.000 chips 15 minute blinds Sunday Sizzler 2.00pm 20.000 chips (3k early bird) 20 minute blinds Sunday Monthly 2.00pm 25.000 chips (5k early bird) 30 minute blinds

Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland’s highest at 121m (398ft.) and is 5km from the Main Estate. It is set in one of Ireland’s most beautiful parklands at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains.

As you drive from the gatelodge towards the Waterfall you are surrounded

by Beech, Oak, Larch and Pine trees some of which were planted over 200 years ago. Look out for the Giant Redwoods, which are native to Northern California where they may grow up to 80m high and live for 4,000 years so they are still youngsters!

Poker Desk: Tel: 01 – 286 3981

www.starleisure.ie Firefox Bushcraft presents Nature Immersion @ Killruddery House & Gardens Date: Sunday 3rd Apr | Time: 10:00am | Ecology

Adults are invited to fine-tune their senses and rediscover the natural world. Heath’s Nature Immersion workshop includes innovative practices to build self-reliance and well-being, and form a closer link to the earth.

A relaxing and deeply nourishing experience, with insight into the language of birds, wildlife tracking and woodland Jedi skills. This is definitely the workshop you’re looking for. This even is an outdoor event please dress sensibly for the weather and we recommend waterproof shoes.

Nature Immersion Tickets: €20, €18 for members. This event is suitable for those over 16 years old.

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The Waterfall is an ideal location for summer picnics and barbecues. There is a vast amount of space to keep children entertained. There is also a playground for younger children. But be mindful of the other inhabitants of the parkland! It is a haven for wildlife and children can have fun trying to spot some of the locals – the Chaffinch, Cuckoo, Raven and the Willow Warbler. Some other inhabitants are the Sika Deer which were introduced to Ireland in 1858 and there may be a red squirrel or two.

Don’t fret if you forget your picnic as there is a kiosk on site that serves everything from coffee and tea to hot-dogs and ice-cream. The kiosk is open

everyday from the 1st June to the end of August and year round at weekends, if weather permits. There is ample car parking and toilet facilities at the waterfall, dogs are welcome but they must be on a leash.

Take time to explore the pathways that meander through the flora and fauna, walk along the woodland pathways and listen to the birdsong.

Directions: The Waterfall is located 6km from Powerscourt Estate. From Dublin City and Wexford take Exit 8.

After 2 km take the first left towards Enniskerry and follow the signs for Powerscourt Waterfall.

Opening Times: Mar/Apr/ Sept/Oct 10.30am – 5.30pm / May/Jun/July/Aug 9.30am – 7.00pm Tickets: Adults €6, Student/ OAP €5.50 / Child (U12) €3.50, Children (U2) Free / Family Ticket €16.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children)

W: www powerscourt.ie/events T: (01) 204 6000

Access Automation are a Wicklow based family run business that have been successfully installing automated gate packages, barrier systems and access control systems across the country over the past 22 years. We are the sole agents for the Austrian made Product TOUSEK, we are fully insured and RECI registered. Access Automation’s range offers numerous models, all of which are very attractive, and designed for easy installation on gates of all dimensions and for all intensities of use.

Access Automation was set up in the Republic of Ireland as a result of the ever increasing demand for high quality, low maintenance automated gates and access systems.

We have now become one of the national market leaders for the supply, installation and maintenance of a variety of automated access systems.

We can provide automated gate systems in Wicklow, Dublin, Wexford and Kildare, using the TOUSEK automation range along with GSD and ACT access control systems.

Whatever your requirements are we will have a solution.

Our Services

From start to finish we can project manage. We have our own cabling and trenching machines for bringing power and comm’s to the gate and we can build you a custom made gate as per your own design. A one stop shop!!!

System Range Overground Systems - Swing Gates • Tousek Slim In situations where a low use system is required (i.e. domestic house - up to 20 movements per day), a Slim operator is ideal. These can be fitted to most existing gates with a little alteration.

• Tousek Spin The Spin is an electromechanical operator for all types of residential swing gates regardless if they are made of wood, steel or aluminium and are especially suitable for retrofit installations where an existing gate is in situation.

• Underground Systems – Turn310 The TURN310 is a discrete automation system that is buried in the ground under the gate and can be used on a variety of installations

Sliding Gates • Tousek Pull Series The Pull is an electromechanical operator for all types of sliding gates, whether made of wood, steel or aluminium and is also suitable for retrofit installations where an existing gate is in situation.

The sliding gate is the most secure of all automation systems.

• Car park Barriers The 838L4 is our most popular range of barrier system. This type of barrier is becoming a very common sight in a lot of car parks and office blocks around the country because of its durability and 100% duty cycle.

Access Automation, Main Street, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-2819888 / Email: info@accessautomation.ie / www.accessautomation.ie

News & Events

Children’s 8 Week Gardening Club for Spring 2016 @ Festina Lente Time: 9th April 2016 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm Activities for Children / Garden Activities / Outdoor Activities

A fun & educational gardening club for children aged from 5-10 years old throughout the year linking gardens and the environment, where children can interactively learn about plants, wildlife and the environment and giving children giving a perfect opportunity to discover more about sowing seeds, testing soil, insects and mini-beasts, importance of encouraging wildlife into the garden, simple propagation, trees, herbs and harvesting seasonal crops.

Children’s 8 Week Gardening Club for Spring 2016

An 8 week hands-on spring season themed gardening club for kids aged from 5-10 years old, running on Saturdays from 2-4pm from April 9th to May 28th.

Club members will receive a membership pack including their membership card and will learn about plants, seed sowing, planting out, weeding, soil types, garden mini-beasts, trees and herbs.

• Fantastic opportunity to meet the brand leaders and talk to the panel of experts.

What to expect on the day: • With over 115,000 mums visiting, we know what mums want!

• Ireland’s biggest and best baby event, Date: Saturday April 09th - Sunday April no other event compares!

10th / Venue: Hall 8C • Only opportunity to meet all the Opening Hours: The RDS Simmonscourt leading brands and retailers under will open at 10am and close at 6pm, one roof!

Saturday and Sunday.

• Exceptional offers, discounts and Admission: Tickets cost €10 per person, promotions. children under 12 go free!

The Wicklow Gaol Night Tours (Adults Only) Dates: March 18th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm / April 29th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Experience the compelling story of life in Wicklow Gaol since the early 1700’s and do it in the dark!!! Mingle with the ghosts, enter the solitude at your desire and board the transportation ship. €15 per person with a complimentary glass of wine. Last tour leaves at 8.30pm. Take an eerie night tour of Wicklow Jail – Ireland’s most haunted building.

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? Wick-

low Gaol runs a night tour event for adults only on the last Friday of the month, Booking essential! CALL 0404-66618/087-7722195/086-1240180 OR jailersrest@gmail.com

BRAY 10KM CLIFF RUN 2nd April / All Day / Bray & Greystones - Outdoor Activities

TAKE IN THE SPECTACULAR CLIFF TOP VIEWS OVER DUBLIN BAY BATHED IN THE EVENING APRIL SUN! THE PERFECT RACE TO KICK START YOUR SEASON. 10KM COURSE ALONG A COASTAL PATH The route starts with a run along Greystones beach then on to the start on the cliff path. The land drops off below you to the Irish sea with expansive views of the Dublin coastline. You finish on the Bray promenade after completing a length of Bray beach.

TRAIL RUN Cross sandy beaches, a small amount of sealed road and then onto the rough trail along the cliffs. This is not a sealed trail and is uneven underfoot. The final stretch is along a stoney beach.

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Bandstand, Seafront • Wed 16th – 4.30pm to 5.30pm The festival kicks off with an outdoor dancing and musical performance from the Bray Set Dancers, The Stacksteads Boomerang Band (UK) and The Dublin High School Irish Guard (USA).

Suitable for all ages and participation is welcome.

Fáilte. We are back with the annual St. Patrick’s Festival Bray 2016. It all kicks off on Wednesday 16th March with the arrival of Birds Euroshow Funfair to Bray Seafront.

We have a jam packed programme of events running all week long which includes some of the favourites from previous years, the Festival Parade, Céilí Breakfast, Big Funday Out, Bray Head Walk and the Trad Trail. We also welcome International Street Theatre direct from Convent Garden to add an extra dimension to the week’s activities.

We would like to thank in advance our sponsors that fund all the events, our committee, volunteers, participants and the emergency services. Keep up to date with the latest festival news see www.bray. ie, follow us on Twitter @ Bray_ie or like us on Facebook just search for braytown

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The Civic Plaza • Sat 19th March - 1pm to 3pm Join us for an afternoon of free entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy our face painting, Irish dancing, street performers and say hello to our snake that dodged St.Patrick. Let’s give a big Irish welcome to our street performers and escapologist from Convent Garden. All we need you to do is come along and create the atmosphere. It’s sure to put a smile on your face!

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Scenic Car Park • Fri 18th & Sat 19th - 12noon A guided walk from Sugarloaf Adventures up and around the beautiful Bray Head. There are limited numbers so make sure you book early at bray.ie. Walk takes approximately 3 hours and suits all age groups and abilities. Bring your own packed lunch. See you there!!

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Boat House, South Beach Car Park • Sun 20th March 11.00am Children of all ages are welcome to Coffee Dock at The Boathouse on the Promenade for a fun-filled course in Irish dancing followed by a large open air Céilí with the Berry School of Dance. Once they have exhausted themselves with all the dancing, a small breakfast roll and a juice will be provided for children, compliments of The Boathouse.

parades and parties on the East Coast. ‘Celebrating Now’ is the theme of this year’s parade, with visiting bands from California, Ohio, UK and the impressive Tallaght Festival Band. Colour, pageantry and excitement will burst to life from the many local groups, sports clubs and dance teams. Watch the creations from Signal Arts, the collaboration of the award winning street performers Artastic and the Mermaid Arts Centre, display their elements of of the theme. All groups will get to show off their talents to the crowd as well as the judging panel of local dignitaries.

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It is our pleasure to have Niall Benson from Ardmore Rovers, who is at the forefront of the community, as our Parade Grand Marshall this year. Niall has been involved with Ardmore Rovers for over 20 years and over that time has coached thousands of local children and encouraged their first steps in football.

He is an inspirational local personality and we are delighted to recognise him for all the time he gives and all he does for the children and young adults of Bray.

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Bandstand, Seafront • Sun 20th March - 2pm to 4pm Come along and view the wonderful vintage cars from The Bray Vintage Car club on display.

Street Theatre from 2pm & 3.30pm • American Classic Car Run 2.30pm • Various Locations on map Get your place early and enjoy our different stages with International Street Theatre, DJ’s and even an American Classic Car Run along the parade route.

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Town Hall to Viewing Stand Northern Seafront • Parade starts at 3pm Celebrate the national holiday in style at one of the biggest

ECUMENICAL BLESSING OF THE SHAMROCK

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Wicklow town is getting ready to host a commerative st patrick’s day parade. To tie in with the 1916 celebrations, this years theme is “a century of celebrating

ireland”.

Participants have been encouraged to use their active imaginations when preparing floats and displays that will sparkle and tickle viewers young and old all the way along the parade route.

This year promises to be a riot of colour and music with the St Patricks Pipe Band, Aughrim Pipe Band, and the Parnell Memorial Pipe Band all taking to the street for your entertainment.

Local children will be joining in the fun by walking with the Wicklow Rugby Club, St Patricks NS, Educate Together NS, FYI Dance Group, Wicklow Hockey club and Wicklow Rowing Club. Samhlaiocht Chill Mhantain Community Arts center are sure to put on a colourful display.

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Food Served All Day till 9pm Special Kiddies Menu Available on the Day Face Painting and Ballooning with Presto Parties from 4pm in The Abbey Suite Irish Dancing with Breda O’Connor School of Dance at 5pm Music in Wynnes Bar from 4.30pm with Thomas and Shay followed by Acoustic Heart till 9pm Colouring Competition on the day St Patricks Weekend – Music in Wynnes Bar on Sunday 20th with Thomas and Shay For bookings Call: 0404 67337 | Email: reservations@grandhotel.ie Facebook: The Grand Hotel | Twitter: @grandhotelWW

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Organisers have come up with an impressive list of awards for the best in each category. A massive €1000 will go to the winner of best float, while runner up awards of best club, marching band, best theme, fancy dress and school entries will be judged on the day.

There is also a prize for best window display, so be sure to take a stroll along the parade route and soak up the festive atmosphere provided by local shops and businesses.

The St Patrick’s Day committee are especially delighted to welcome Eileen Earls, chairperson of Wicklow cancer support, as this year’s parade Grand Marshal. For years, Eileen has tirelessly volunteered with this incredible local charity, and it is a great honor to have her Fresh, Fast, Quality Food!

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leading the participants along the parade route.

We would also like to extend a warm welcome to Mayor Dieter Kolb from Wicklows’ twinned town, Eichenzell in Germany.

Leading the festivities will be the parade colour party, Post 21.

As an association of United Nations Veterans, they are made up of former member of the Defence Force and An Garda Síochána.

So get the green glad rags on, slap on some shamrock and get yourself down for a fun filled afternoon at the Wicklow Town parade.

VENUE: STARTING FROM WHITEGATES AT 3.15PM. TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS WILL BE IN PLACE FROM 2.30PM. ROUTE: THE PARADE WILL MAKE ITS WAY UP THE MAIN STREET, PAUSING AT THE REVIEWING STAND ON MARKET SQUARE AND FINISHING SHORTLY AFWARDS.

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Why not get out and paint the town green. Greystones Municipal District are working hard to bring you a new and exciting parade this year.

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Local councillors are looking forward to welcoming some special guests from Hollyhead, Wales, to join in the fun of St Patricks Day in Greystones.

Local schools and clubs, including Kilcoole GAA Club, Greystones Educate Together NS will be putting on a festive display, and with a total of 36 individual organisations taking part there is sure to be plenty to look at. There will be musical entertainment provided by five marching bands, which promised to have your toe tapping and hands clapping as they make their way along the parade route.

Venue: Parade starts at the Park & Ride car park.

Route: The procession will make its way along South Beach,

passing down Church Road and finishes at the old cinema. Please note that traffic restrictions will be in place prior to and during the parade.

Time: Parade starts at 12.00 noon. Participants should be there

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A window display competition is also being held, so make sure you take a peek into local business and view the entries on display.

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Easter Fun in Wicklow

WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT THIS EASTER, WICKLOW HAS PULLED OUT ALL STOPS. THERE ARE SO MANY FUN AND INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES ON OFFER, WHICH ARE ALL DESIGNED TO KEEP YOUR LITTLE ONES ENTERTAINED AND AMUSED.

Why not take part in a Giant Easter Egg Hunt, hop aboard the Easter Train or grab a meeting with the Easter Bunny? Give your little chicks a chance to run free with a visit to an open farm. Let them interact with spring lambs and tiny furry friends, all the while enjoying some festive fun and tasty treats. With so many indoor and outdoor activities to choose from the only problem will be trying to fit it all in.

Keep the older children busy by enrolling them in a fun filled Easter camp. With horse riding, science, sports and craft camps to choose from, you are sure to find something to pique their interest over the Easter holidays.

Maybe you are looking for a relaxing weekend away? Well look no further than the stunning garden county hotels offering weekend breaks, family orientated activities and endless hours of hopping fun.

Easter at Greenan Maze For the Easter weekend we have plenty of fun planned. We also open for the Easter School Holidays from Thursday 17th March to Sun 3rd April 2016.

On Easter Sunday 27th March and Easter Monday the 28th from 12pm to 5pm. Easter Bunny hops madly in the maze with super Maze Egg Hunts at 2pm and 4pm on both days, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday!!!

Easter Bunny and the Cheeky Chicks will be hopping about the mazes entertaining

all the kids, and helping to find eggs for the well behaved. If you are lucky they will lead you to the middle of the maze where you find the Easter Bunny, and claim your chocolate reward. Find the special golden eggs and claim a big Easter Egg prize.

Special Egg Hunt at 3pm for toddlers and the little ones at the Solstice Maze… toddle your way to the middle of the Solstice Maze to get the well deserved

treats…..chocoholics welcome! Face Painting from 12pm to 5pm…..two face painters will be available to entertain the tots in the craft shop.

For the Easter School holidays we have Free Treasure hunts for kids every day, Nature Trails for kids every day, Fairy Tree walk especially for toddlers and the wee folk Feeding the animals every day during Easter school holidays…usually about 2pm every day.

Buy Easter Sunday and Easter Monday Tickets: Easter Discounted Family Day Ticket – 2 adults plus 2 children: €33.00 (extra children €7.50 each). Easter Day Ticket 1 adult: €8 / Easter Day Ticket 1 child: €9.50

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Brittas Bay Surf School – Easter Surf Camps

Easter at Powerscourt Easter Hoppenings at Powerscourt Gardens Wicklow Location: Powerscourt Gardens / Date: 28/03/2016 / Time: 12:30 - 14:30 / Cost: Annual Member Adult: €4 Annual Member Child: €4 Family Ticket: €30 (2 adults & 3 children) Adult Ticket: €9.50 Child: €6.00 Child Ticket: (under 3) €0.00 (under 3 rather than under 5) After huge success and a sold out Easter

event in 2015, Imaginosity, Dublin’s Children Museum will be back with an eggstra special event this year. Families will work together to unscramble the clues, unravel the riddles and take part in a range of super, fun-filled Easter challenges. This event is suitable for all age groups and is guaranteed to be a great family day out!

Entry to Powerscourt Gardens included.

W: www powerscourt.ie/events T: (01) 204 6000

Footgolf – a new phenomenon in Ireland and is taking Co. Wicklow by storm.

People disregard their golf clubs and golf balls and put on Football boots or trainers and take to the course to show off their football skills at getting a football into the hole on each green. Both Adults and kids can play and the fun

begins throughout the 18 holes.

After all the fun Adults can relax and have a Beer in the Wicklow Brewery on site while children enjoy crazy golf, pedal go karts and more – see www.rivervalleypark.ie for details.

We also cater for kids Birthday parties and organise food afterwards in Mickey Finns on site.

For any enquires please call: 0404 41647 or email info@rivervalleypark.ie

Our Kids surf camps offer a gentle, safe and exciting introduction to the world of surfing aswell as the beach environment.

Safety first as our kids learn about - tides, rips, dangers, hazards, weather, water saftey, surf etiquette and of course surfing!

When surfing conditions are inadequate, alternative activities are provided!

We run these super fun Kids Surf Camps during the Easter break and also during the Summer Holidays in June, July & August. All kids walk away with a surf course certificate!

Prices: 1 Day – €25 / 3 Days – €65 / 5 Days – €100

Surf Lesson Time: Monday to Friday 10am - 12pm (Please arrive down to us for 9.45am sharp to be ready for a 10am start). We find that 2 solid hours in the water is the perfect amount of time before the kids start getting too tired!!

Kids Surf Lesson Age: 8 - 16 years of age. (Children under the age of 8 may join but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

2016 Dates - Week Beginning: Monday 21st March (Easter Holidays) Monday 28th March (Easter Holidays)

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Three days of Easter Fun at Glenroe Farm Three days of fun filled entertainment on the farm.

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Easter Saturday 26th, Easter Sunday 27th and Easter Monday 28th March

Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Friday to Monday)

With egg races, Puppet Shows, Face Painting, lots of farm animals and pets.

Farm open from 10am till 5pm (Last admissions 4pm).

Thousands of eggs to be found with special prizes and spot prizes.

Glenroe Farm, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 – 287 2288 mail@glenroefarm.com

Always looking for an excuse for a celebration, Hidden Valley Holiday Park is celebrating Easter with a themed weekend of egg-related mischief. Be sure to book early, as this is sure to be a highly sought-after weekend!

Festina Lente – Easter Happy Hen Hunt

Hidden Valley Holiday Park will be going to the egg-stream to bring families fun, laughter, excitement (and maybe just a little bit of chocolate) throughout Easter weekend. Activities include, but are not limited to:

We have an eggsellent, boredom-busting fun event for all the family here at Festina Lente so why not join us in our Victorian Walled Gardens on Saturday 26th March 2016 for our Happy Easter Hen Hunt! We are also going to have a fun egg & spoon race!

• Giant Easter Egg Hunt (ages 5 and under)

Hidden around the garden are our happy hens…. They all have different names and are different colours…. Find each hen and collect an egg from her, when you have all the hens eggs you can swap your eggs for a proper chocolate one.

we offer are Pony Camps.

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• Sweets, sweets and more sweets • And much more…

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They are also a great way for more experienced riders to further advance their skills and knowledge.

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• Easter Egg Treasure Hunt (ages 6 plus) • Relays, races and activities for both adults and children

We have two hunts happening in our gardens, 1pm & 3pm, only €5 per child!

Spaces are limited so don’t delay in booking.

We have some fantastic Pony Camps in our Equestrian Centre! During school holiday periods one of the activities that

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EasteratCtheelebrations Easter Sunday - Lunch available in The Blue Fin Restaurant from 12.30pm with an Eggxtra special menu Easter week Accommodation Packages from 21st – 28th March 2016 €110.00p.p.s for 2 Nights’ Accommodation with breakfast, 3 course dinner and a glass of wine for 2 adults in our Restaurant with Easter Eggs in your room on arrival Good Friday – 25th March The Blue Fin Restaurant Open for food from 12.30pm – 9pm Music every Saturday and Sunday Evening in Wynnes Bar For bookings Call: 0404 67337 | Email: reservations@grandhotel.ie Facebook: The Grand Hotel | Twitter: @grandhotelWW

EASTER PONY CAMP Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st and Friday 1st April.

The Easter Pony Camp will run from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

The programme for each day will consist of 2 hours riding (either lessons or riding out) together with a progressive set of pony care practicals and demos where the children will learn about looking after a pony. The aim is to provide a safe and fun environment in which the kids can broaden their experience and knowledge of ponies.

There will be a competition held on Friday afternoon - with rosettes and certificates presented afterwards!

Suitable for children from 6 years up.

Cost: €195 (3 days) For further information, please contact the office at (01) 2863778 or email info@brennanstownrs.ie

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Easter Celebrations Easter Egg Hunt Sun 27 Mar 2016 | 11:00 | Family Our 2016 season starts with our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. Come along and register for your timeslot. Then your little hunters can take their turn in The Angles gathering all the tasty treasures hidden around.

As an extra Easter treat, the main gardens will be open for you to find the perfect picnic spot to share your haul. We will also have Killruddery pork, beef & lamb on the barbecue, as well as all the usual Tea Room treats.

Tickets: Killruddery members – €5 per child, regular garden admission applies to adults. Non-members – €7.50 garden entry for adults, €7 for children.

Killruddery Farm Market Your market at Killruddery, for community shopping at its best! Fine foods, locally sourced produce, crafts and more. Come and meet your local food and craft heroes, every Saturday, all year round, bring the family or meet your friends and enjoy hot foods, a nice buzz and seasonal themes. Free parking and admission to the market in the sheltered Horse Yard and Grain Store of Killruddery House and Gardens.

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Basecamp East are delighted to launch bookings for our Easter 2016 Kids Army Bootcamps.

This March book your kids into the challenge they will never forget and let our instructor team do the rest.

The camps will take place from our newly developed • Adventure • Education • Fun! HQ in Enniskerry on the Every day is different but following dates: our military style activities will include a mix from the Monday 21st March to following:

Friday 25th March Tues 29th March to Fri 1st April 2016

This Easter send your kids on Ireland’s most challenging and exciting camp; Kids Army Bootcamp.

This is a one week military adventure camp (for kids 8-12) that will push your kids out of their comfort zone, build confidence & develop team work in a friendly, fun & outdoor environment. Located in Killegar Farm and Knocksink Wood in Enniskerry we offer Wicklow’s wilderness right on Dublin’s doorstep.

We have hand-picked the most experienced military instructors in Ireland and have carefully packaged our Kids Army Bootcamp to deliver in; • Fitness

• Air rifle range • Water Survival • Survival (bushcraft) • Cammouflage Skills • Map reading and navigation • Self Defence • High Rope

confidence • Assault Course Our promise to parents is that we will return your troops tired, trained and happy. We cannot guarantee they will be clean or dry but as our expert staff always say. “A dirty child is a happy child”.

Basecamp East, Military Adventure Centre, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.

Tel: 086 0665116 Email: info@basecampeast.ie

Rainforest Adventure Golf Rainforest Adventure Golf takes the guesswork out of Irish Springtime fun!

We’ve got special offers every day of the week, and a guaranteed good time whatever the weather!

Rainforest Adventure Golf, Unit 6, Dundrum South, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.

T: 01 296 4588 E: info@rainforestadventuregolf.ie

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hat better way to blow off the winter cobwebs than to get out into your garden? Now that spring is finally here, check out these easy maintenance ideas to get your garden in tip top shape for the year ahead. walls. These may need to be repaired if the damage is bad.

A trip to your local Co-Op or garden centre is a great idea at this time of the year. Staff can give you expert advice on which plants, trees and shrubs will grow best in your area. They can also recommend local gardeners who can look after your garden, if you are unable to do it yourself.

Now is a good time to start off seedlings. To protect from any late frost, plant indoors or use a greenhouse, just until the weather gets a little warmer. Some sturdy vegetables such as onions or potatoes can be planted outdoors. Check individual flower or vegetable seed packets for instructions for sowing and nurturing care.

Build and plant new raised or

ground level flower beds. After planting lay some wood chip mulch on the top layer of soil to retain moisture and keep weeds at bay.

Prepare any existing flower beds by removing old mulch or work into the top layer of soil. To add some much needed nutrients, fork in some well-rotted manure.

Deadhead any spring bulbs and

let the foliage die back. Do not remove the bulbs, leave them there to bloom again next spring.

Divide and repot perennials or long lasting plants and shrubs. Give these as gifts to friends and neighbours for use in their own gardens.

Wash and scrub your garden

decking and stonework. Check for frost damage and cracks on paths and

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Prune fruit trees before the

buds begin to bloom. This will help produce a bigger, tastier crop later on in the year.

Prune hedges, trees and bushes taking care to look for

overhanging or weak limbs that may be dangerous during strong winds and storms.

Please be aware of the hedgerow cutting restrictions between 1st March and 31st August each year. More advice on these restrictions can be found on www.npws.ie or www.locallife.ie.

The most important lawn care job for a fantastic lawn is correct and regular mowing. You need to cut the grass whenever it is growing – which is likely to be weekly or even more frequently as the weather warms up in spring. Trim the edges along pathways and flowerbeds to get a nice clean look to your lawn.

For help with the planning and layout of your garden, why not download a gardening App onto your phone or tablet. Visit the App Store or Google Play where you can browse the list of Apps which are bursting with ideas for DIY gardening.

To enjoy time in your garden try not to overwork yourself on the first day out. With a bit of luck Mother Nature will bless us with some get out and work weather, allowing you to spread the heavy work load over a few evenings and weekends.

Phone: 0404 – 40380

www.hanleysashford.ie

What better time to get your garden into tip top shape than right now? Take a trip to Hanleys of Ashford for professional advice on choosing and maintaining all your gardening equipment.

With over 40 years’ experience selling high quality products, Hanleys offer friendly, expert advice to all their customers.

Drop in and browse the well-stocked showroom and talk to our staff about domestic lawnmowers, auto mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers and ride-on mowers.

For peace of mind, Hanleys offer a competitive warranty with all their products, with maintenance contracts available for extended warranty.

Check out our trade-in service, where your old equipment might be worth more than you think.

Chain-Saws Work Fast, Stay Safe From routine tree care to occasional use on your land, our chainsaws provide the power, performance and reliability you have come to expect from Husquvarna. With X-Torq, Air Injection, Auto Tune and Easy to Start features as standard, Hanleys can offer advice on different specifications, helping you pick the best machine to suit your needs.

Auto Mowers

Have a well-kept lawn at all times These Auto Mowers really do take the back breaking work out of lawn care. Pre-programme the on-board GPS and leave your Auto Mower to do the rest.

Special Offer *1 Week Free Trial of an Auto Mower* Is your lawn ready for a treat? Try out the Auto Mower and see how it could change your mind about gardening in an instant.

Petrol Lawn Mowers

Were safety is paramount

Hanleys stock a stunning range of domestic petrol lawn mowers. The Honda IZY has an increased Cut and Collect capacity while the sturdier HRX and HRD mowers are designed to tackle the big jobs. The Honda HRH is the professional choice for medium to large lawns with its Hydrostatic drive, giving a variable speed control and an impressive cut every time.

Ride-on Mowers

Impressive Power, Outstanding Performance

Ride-On Mowers are the perfect choice for a great looking lawn, with a high quality cut. The Simplicity Regent and Broadmoor Ride-On’s have a variety of cutting widths and specifications. Ask our expert staff for advice on choosing the ride-on mower that’s right for you.

Spring Gardening

The Mill, Church Lane Greystones, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 – 255 7532

Landscaping Supply Store & Tool Repair Sales and service of Brands including: Stihl, Viking, Snapper Husqvarna, Garden Equipment Domestic & Industrial Equipment catered for Trade ins accepted All mowers serviced

Visit Wicklow’s Only

4 Star Garden Centre Grown in Ireland

Any 2

Mo Bacter, Universal Lawn Feed, Organic Plant Food, BioLime

€30 €18 .50 each

€2

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.99 Pots sold separately

Walk In Polytunnel

€10 €2 .75 each

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• Steel Framework - Strong 1”diameter tubular steel frame • Quick and Easy to Erect - No tools are required • Heavy Duty Cover – Reinforced and UV stabilised for a long life • Complete with wide roll up doors at both ends • Assembled: 1.9m x 2m x 3m

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Levington Tomorite Tomato Fertiliser 1L, Miracle-Gro Pour & Feed 1L, Miracle-Gro All Purpose Plant Food 1L

2 for

€10 €5 .95 each

Need advice on your garden?

Talk to our Ashford horticulturist Jean and her team

It’s simple!

€99.00

Full range of seed potatoes now available instore!

Ashford: 0404 40105 • Rathdrum: 0404 46105 | Email: hello@countrylife.ie

We offer a wide range of professional tree services all of which are carefully executed by highly trained tree surgeons.

• Felling & Dismantling of all types of Trees & Hedging • Emergency Tree Care • Removal or Mulching Of cuttings • Stump Grinding

Fully Insured Tree Surgeon – Tel: 01 – 287 3667 Mob: 087 – 610 9128. Delgany, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

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Spring Gardening

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.

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

Granite Cobbles Tumbled Silver

Cepes Egyptian Limestone

Kota Yellow Limestone

Mint Sandstone Circle

Railway Sleepers

Yellow Limestone Granite Cobble

Millbrook Paving Centre, Farrankelly, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.

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

Sheds Fencing Decking Sales and Factory: Charvey Lane, Rathnew Co. Wicklow Ballyfree manufacture three types of Garden Buildings.

1. Rustic

Garages

The Rustic is manufactured from native Irish timber, with the side panels weather proofed with overlapping sheeting, while the floor and roof is butt jointed. As the name suggests, the Rustic has a more country feel to it than the planed alternative.

Gazebo

2. Ballyfree Tongue and Grooved (Shiplap)

Tree Houses

This shed is made from kiln dried White Spruce timber. The roof and floor is made from tongue and grooved timber and can also be pressure treated. The standard shed is treated with a primer coating but it can also be supplied Pressure Treated.

3. Barrel Board

This shed is also manufactured from kiln dried White Spruce timber that has a smooth log effect finish on the outside and a planed finish on the inside. The roof and floor is made from tongue and grooved timber. The standard shed is Primer treated but it can also be supplied Pressure Treated, which helps prolong the life of the shed.

All our sheds have the following features as standard: • Non-Tear Felt • Heavy Duty frame • Window (single or double depending on size and specifications) • Free erection and delivery to all areas as listed on our home page • Galvanised Ironmongery

Tel: 0404 44615 Web: ballyfreegardensheds.ie

Timber Decking

Dog Boxes

Pigeon Loft

Wendy House Office Stables Games Room Garden Room Workshop Bicycle Sheds

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, 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.

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

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Delahunts of Wicklow Established in 1870, SV Delahunt is a family business that has been serving the Wicklow community for over 140 years. Great range of garden planters just arrived! Indoor, outdoor, big & small.

World Self Drive Petrol Lawn Mower 22” €499

World Self Drive Petrol Lawn Mower 19” €299

Rotak 36 Rotary Electric Lawn Mower €149

Cuprinol Garden Shades Paint 1ltr €10 2.5ltr €19.95

Sandtex 10ltr Colours €54.95 Each / 2 For €90

Goulding Lawn Feed, Weed & Moss Killer 400 sq mtr

€19.95

Sandtex Tester Pots €1.00 Each

Fleetwood DIY Exterior Roller Set €5.95 Hozelock Garden Hose 25mtr

€34.95

Poly Wheelbarrow 90ltr €55

Karcher K2 Compact Pressure Washer

Karcher K4 Control Home Pressure Washer

Scotts Easy Green Rotary Spreader

€109

€289

€39.95

All ABWOOD sheds feature Ronseal treated timber, Toughglass, galvanised hardware including turnbuttons and heavy duty green mineral felt on roof. Abwood sheds are nailed not stapled.

All ABWOOD Delux sheds are constructed with 22mm kiln dried planed weather sheeting with tongued and grooved roof and floor. All sheds are also available in pressure treated long life maintenance free timber.

ABWOOD recommend that all timber products be treated with Ronseal Fencelife, Medium Oak, a high quality timber treatment which will give a rich Golden Brown colour. The timber product should be re-treated at least every two years, or as required, to maintain the rich colour.

Sales and Display Areas: Abwood Homes, Timore, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: 01-2810109

True Temper Basicis Digging Fork (With Free Hand Fork)

Petrol Brush Cutter,

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.

€12

(With Free Oregon

Trimming Kit)

€239

Bosch AFS Brush Cutter 950w €129 Shamrock Multi Purpose Compost, (Buy 2, Get 1 Free)

Bradley

Trimmac Petrol Trimmer

€7.95

6 Piece Furniture Set €149.95

(With Free Oregon Trimming Kit)

True Temper Basicis Digging Spade (With Free

€169

Hand Trowel)

Malaga Rattan 6 Seater Round Furniture Set €795

Balmoral Hardwood 3 Seat Wooden Bench €199.95

€12

Sorrento Hanging Egg Chair €249

Sahara Rapid Assembly 2 Burner Gas BBQ

€129.95

Cuprinol has a wide range of colours to choose from. Whether you want to inject colour and vibrancy into your garden or keep a more traditional look, we have the right product and colour for you.

• Shed Ideas. Cheer up your garden by reviving that old shed into a colourful, stylish feature or by refreshing your ordinary shed into a sanctuary to work from during the summer. Whatever use you have for your shed it can be transformed into a more personal, vibrant space with Cuprinol.

• Furniture Ideas. Whatever the occasion, Cuprinol can transform your weathered garden furniture, to create a beautiful setting for alfresco dining come rain or shine.

• Fence Ideas. With Cuprinol your fence can become a beautiful backdrop to enhance your planting. To ensure your fence stays looking beautiful for longer we have formulated our fence treatments to not only colour the wood but also protect it against the damaging effects of the weather.

Recommended Stockists: Outback Meteor Red Hooded 4 Burner Gas BBQ €395

Weber spirit Classic BBQ €549

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

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Delahunts Abbey Hill, Wicklow Town / Tel: 0404-67343; Bradys Hardware Rathdown Road, Greystones / Tel: 01-2874712; Woodies Diy Ltd Southern Cross Retail Park, Bray / Tel: 01-2869058.

Spring Gardening

Jobs to Do March – Early April Give your mower the once over DIY-er • Check the level and quality of the engine oil. Replace if needed.

• Remove and sharpen the blade.

• Change the spark plug.

• Clean out the old grass cuttings under the body from last season.

• Lubricate all other moving parts, wheel axles, pullies

Not a DIY-er?

• Give RiteStart in Greystones a call and book your mower in for a service.

Cut your lawn • Now your mower has been given the all clear and the Paddy’s day celebrations are over then it’s time to cut the lawn. Cutting your lawn now will promote green, dense growth and give you a better looking, harder wearing patch for those summer months.

Fed up with your lawn?

Now is a good time to replace that ugly patchy lawn.

DIY-er • Lift your existing lawn using a sharp spade or hire a sod cutter from Wicklow Hire.

• Once you have the lawn lifted then the next job is to rotovate your lawn area. Wicklow Hire can help you out here too.

• Rake the garden level, heeling in all the humps and hollows.

• Rake one last time and then you are good to roll your new lawn.

Not a DIY-er?

• Give the team at Richard Shortall Landscape Design a call on 0872991932.

Time for a change?

• Now is the right time to assess the garden. Think about filling those gaps or replacing the tired old shrubs.

• Identify what you want to plant and get the soil ready.

• Dig over the designated area removing any weeds along the way.

• Add in some well rotted farm yard manure (FYM) or in the case of acid loving plants such as Camellia, Azalea or Pieris then add in Ericaceous compost all available from Country Life Ashford.

C & C Builders are 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

Grow your own Potatoes!

Potatoes are the most popular vegetables in Ireland and growing your own is remarkably satisfying.

Planting

• Plant between March & April • Dig a trench 5” deep, add farmyard manure or wellrotted compost • Place early potatoes 12” apart and main crops 16” apart.

Cover with soil • When first shoots appear ‘earth up’ by covering the shoots, leaving 2” above ground. Use soil from between the rows. Repeat this step until the ridge is about 10” high • Water early in the morning or late evening, not in full sun • Harvest early potatoes after the flowers have faded, about the beginning of July. Later crops can be dug when their leaves have died off

Pests & Diseases

The most common potato disease is “Potato blight”. The first sign of blight is brown spots on leaf tops of your plant. Try to avoid this with the following tips: • Plant blight resistant potatoes such as Sarpo Mira and Orla • Earth up potatoes as they grow, this will protect tubers from spores • Check your potato leaves daily in humid weather • Spray plants with blight fungicide if there are “blight warnings” • Our Seed potatoes are grown in Donegal - Irish potatoes for Irish conditions

Jean’s Bio. Hi my name is Jean, I am a horticulturist with CountryLife in the Ashford branch.

I grew up on a farm where we always had a veg garden, so you could say that horticulture and agriculture is in the blood! I studied Landscape Horticulture in UCD. Being a horticulturalist is a great job, you are surrounded by nature every day and there is always something to be done. inWICKLOW

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Food in

Wicklow Tasting of Irish Hereford BeefSeared Fillet, Mini Cottage pie and Corned Beef Croquette.

This dish is a classic combination of prime and off cuts of meat. It also showcases various cooking skills.

Prime fillet seared on chargrill, slow cottage pie and braised corned beef flaked and fried as croquette.

Dish is accompanied with baby carrots, turned potato and salt baked beetroot.

Pressed ham hock and apricot terrine with pickled seasonal vegetables, beetroot chutney and edible flowers.

This dish have robust flavours with combination of salty ham hock to sweet apricots and lightly pickled crunchy vegetables.

Bavarois of Alphanso mango and Honey yoghurt Ice Cream.

This dessert is very light and refreshing. Sweetness of the dish is balanced with Passion gel and sesame tuille adds texture.

Glenview Hotel Delgany, Glen of The Downs Co. Wicklow T: 01-2740000 E: sales@glenviewhotel.com W: www.glenviewhotel.com

Roast Leg Of Lamb

Serves 10.

Cooking Time: 85 minutes

Ingredients: • 1 Leg of Lamb, 2½kg well trimmed • 2tbsp Good Quality Mustard • 2tbsp Soy Sauce • 1 Clove Garlic, crushed • 1tsp Rosemary Leaves, chopped • 2-3cm Piece of Ginger, peeled & grated • 1tbsp Olive Oil

Method: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 220C, Gas mark 7

2. Place Lamb in a roasting tin.

3. Mix the mustard, soy sauce, garlic, rosemary and ginger together and then gradually stir in the olive oil to make a paste.

4. Spread the mixture all over the lamb, rubbing in areas you might have missed.

5. Put in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.

Then reduce to 180C, Gas Mark 4 and continue to cook for another 50 minutes.

6. The lamb will be cooked medium at this stage. Remove from the oven and wrap the lamb loosely in foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Serving Suggestion: Roast potatoes and red onions alongside the lamb. – peel and quarter potatoes and some red onions and mix with a little olive oil, bay leaves and seasoning. Roast for the last 50 minutes in the roasting tin with the lamb.

Roast Shoulder of Pork with Crackling

Serves 8. Cooking Time: 4 ½ Hours

Ingredients • 2 ½ kg Shoulder Pork, bone in & fat scored • Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper • 2 Red Onions, quartered • 2 Carrots, peeled & chopped • 2 Sticks Celery, chopped • 2 Bulbs Garlic, cut in half • Few Springs of Rosemary • 2 Lemons, roughly chopped • 1tbsp Flour

• 600mls of Water or Stock • 1tsp Redcurrant Jelly

Method: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 220C, Gas Mark 7 2. Place the pork in a roasting tin, skin side up.

Rub a tablespoon sea salt into the skin of the pork.

3. Place in the hot oven and roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Then reduce heat to Gas Mark 3, 170°C (325° F). Cover the meat with tin foil and roast for a further 3 hours.

4. Take the roasting tin out of the oven and remove the tin foil. Spoon the juices from the bottom of the pan over the meat then place in the vegetables, herbs and lemons around the joint. Leave the roasting tin uncovered and return it to the oven for another hour.

5. For the last half an hour increase the oven temperature to Gas

Mark 4, 180°C (350°F). At this stage toss additional chopped vegetables in olive oil and a tablespoon of the fat from the bottom of the roasting tin.

Season and place, in a separate roasting tin in the oven.

6. When the pork is cooked remove it from the oven and place on a large plate or board. Cover with tin foil and allow to rest while you make the gravy.

7. Strain off some of the fat from the roasting tin then stir the flour into the remaining juices.

Place over a medium heat and continue stirring with a wooden spoon. Gradually add in the stock or water and bring to the boil.

Simmer for a couple of minutes then strain through a sieve into a saucepan.

8. Discard the vegetables that were cooked in the roasting tin with the pork. Add the redcurrant jelly to the strained liquid and boil for a couple of minutes until the gravy thickens.

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FISH SPECIALS Church Road, Greystones Co Wicklow Tel: 01-2016334

SPECIAL OFFERS • 2 x Packs of Sirloin Steak Mince Less than 5% Fat - €6 • 2 x Packs of Slimmers Choice Stir Fry - €10 • 8 x Extra Large Chicken Fillets - €10 • 4 x Extra Lean Sirloin Steaks - €10 • 6 x Slimmers Choice Beef Burgers Less than 5% Fat - €5.95 • 5 x Slimmers Choice Turkey Burgers Less than 2% Fat - €5.95

Spend €25 and Get a Free Pack of Sirloin Mince Free!

• 3 x Organic Salmon Fillets High in Omega 3 – €10 • 3 x Haddock Fillets – €10 • 3 x Cod Fillets – €10 • 4 x Hake Fillets – €10 • 4 x Fish Cakes – €10 • 3 x Large Plaice Fillets – €10

Slimming World Class Times: Tuesdays at 9:30am & 11:30am; 5:30pm & 7:30pm Consultant - Lesley Cannon / Telephone – 086-2337984

Greystones Lawn Tennis Club, Mill Road, Greystones, County Wicklow

Chilli & Garlic King Prawn Salad Pan fried king prawns in a garlic & chilli spiced butter served with house salad & charred lemon

Goats Cheese, Red Pepper & Fresh Herb Tart Oven baked mini quiche tart with goats cheese, roast red pepper & fresh herbs with beetroot puree & house salad

The Bridge Tavern Thai Red Curry A sweet & spicy coconut milk based thai red curry infused with lemongrass served with coriander basmati rice and garlic & coriander naan. Choose from chicken, prawn or vegetarian

Kilmacanogue, Bray Co Wicklow (Exit 8 off N11) Tel: 01-2862996 Taking Bookings for, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Communions, Confirmations, Christenings Serving Great Gastro Pub Food - 7 Days and Nights a week!

Pluck’s Famous Fish & Chips €12.95

Fresh, Light & Crispy Battered Fresh Haddock served with Homemade Chips, Tartar Sauce & Pea Puree. *Fresh Market Fish Delivered Daily

Pluck’s Classic Beef Burger €12.95 The Bridge Tavern Bridge Street, Wicklow

Town Tel: 0404 64760

Head Chef – Andy McDaniel

Delicious restaurant and gastro pub food. Friendly staff and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our menus are dedicated to taste and presentation. Traditional dishes take on a modern twist, giving you a visual delight and a taste sensation. Only the best quality ingredients, which we source locally, are used.

Setting a high standard for restaurant and gastro pub food in the Garden County, Wicklow.

Eat • Drink • Stay

With Homemade relish, Bacon & Cheese, Side Salad & Chips. Served on an Artisan Brioche Bun

Pan Fried Salmon €12.95 Fresh Fillet of Salmon with New Potatoes, Green Beans & Beurre Blanc Sauce

Mini Pavlova with Fruit Coulis & Fresh Cream

€4.95

A light & Airy Meringue served with a generous dollop of Vanilla Ice-cream, fresh fruit coulis drizzled over, and garnished with Fresh Cream

New Function Room Opening Soon! inWICKLOW

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Health & Beauty Spring Cleaning Skin Care

Spring cleaning is not just a step meant for your home, car or work space. It is also a vital step for our skin as well.

We have spent the last few months piling on the make-up to cover up grey wintery skin tones, layering up with clothes to keep warm outside and drying up our skin with all the central heating we’ve put on inside.

So, now that the Spring season is here we get to just loosen up a little with lighter make-up, hair colours, wearing lighter clothing and to just let our skin breathe a little more.

As the result of the very cold wintery weather the last few months some of us will now have the not so joyful-joy of dry, flakey even irritated skin, now is the time to fix these problems and here’s how…

Vitamins that will benefit you now:

Nip+Fab Kale Dry Skin Fix Clay Mask

such as air pollution, premenstrual syndrome, eye disorders to name but a few. Vitamin E also reduces cholesterol and it also thins the blood a significant health benefit. It can also reduce your risk of sunstroke and helps with your skin and hair care by circulating blood to your scalp and last but not least alleviates fatigue.

Vitamin E also comes in an oil form. A major benefit of this is that it aids the skin in its healing process, it takes dull looking, dry skin and helps it look healthier and fresher.

Vitamin C - Strengthens blood vessels and gives your skin its strength and elasticity.

A daily intake in vitamin C is very important. As it is a waterVitamin D – Also known as the soluble, your body is not going During the cold winter months, we ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ it is produced to store and hang onto it for tend to sit around a lot more, using the later. A daily dose Johnstons 24 Hour Body in your skin in response to all too familiar excuse ‘it’s Lotion with Vitamin E sunlight. It is a fat-soluble will improve your way too cold outside to go vitamin and one of its best hair, nails and skin walking or running or just benefits is that it helps fight against repairing the damage winter out!’ Well… Hibernation is disease. Vitamin D plays a big role in has done. If your feeling tired over, it’s now time to stock decreasing your chance of developing or fatigued Vitamin C will up your fridge with fruit & heart disease which is always a good help you feel alert, awake veg and get some much thing. A good thing about this sunshine and energized. needed vitamins into your vitamin is that if you’re not a lover of body along with a lot of Vitamin E – The most widely or any good at remembering to take a fresh air. Your skin, body and known health benefits of supplement, 10 minutes a day of midwellbeing will thank you for it, Vitamin E are protection for day sun exposure will see you through big time! our bodies against toxins and gives you your daily dose, all we Ddrops Vitamin D

From the Inside, out:

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Health Š Beauty need now is the sun?

dry skin and oily or normal skin types will suit a facial wash, used twice a day as normal will keep your skin clean & healthy.

Vitamin B6 – This little beauty of a vitamin is so very important to our bodies with the job it does for us.

Now, the perfect B6 supports the treat for your skin is health of our nerve a ‘face mask’. There system and is vitally really is no better important for the feeling than soaking Vichy Purete St Ives Timeless maintenance of in a steamy bath or Thermale Softening Skin Renew & Firm a strong immune Exfoliating Cream just relaxing with a Apricot Scrub system. It also helps good book while you maintain healthy brain function and let a face mask work its magic. Used forms red blood cells to keep our bodies once or twice a week will give you the strong and healthy. best results.

There are many different face masks for many different reason, it’s just down to you to choose what you want it to do:

Exfoliate: Exfoliating your face regularly is the best way to keep your skin clear and glowing. It not only rids the skin of unwanted dead cells it also keeps the skin free from any dirt or oils that clog the pores which can lead to blemishes or even acne.

• • • • Nip+Fab Skin Saviour Mask Set

There is no reason to exfoliate your skin every day as over exfoliating can damage your skin. Using a gentle exfoliator, you will only need to use it 3-4 times a week.

Boost your skin Deep Cleanse Exfoliate Re-hydrate

Instant Glow Spring Make-Up Collection Available from Butlers Medical Hall

Abbey Street, Wicklow Town Tel: 0404-67355

Moisturize:

After you exfoliate or use your face mask of choice, your skin will be squeaky clean and gorgeous so your next important step is to moisturize.

This step does not just start and stop with your face, your whole body needs to be moisturized from head to toe but just keep in mind that you will need a moisturizer for your face and a body moisturizer cream for your body.

• Using a facial wash cleanse your face to remove impurities or any trace of make-up • To a dampened face, apply a gentle exfoliator cleanser • Massage in circular Problem areas for dry motions onto your skin skin on the body are avoiding the eye area at Nivea Soft Refreshingly Soft mainly found on the knees, Moistursing Cream all times elbows, hands and feet.

• Rinse your face thoroughly with warm These main areas are easy to water and pat dry (do not rub deal with, with the daily use of your face with a towel) a moisturizer. Don’t just throw your moisturizer on these areas any old way, take time to gently apply and massage your cream A good skincare routine we all into each area not only does it know is key to beautiful skin. work a treat it feels great also.

Cleanse, tone & moisturizing are all as important as one Leave your hands until last and another, there are many of when your finished moisturizing these products out there to suit your body wash your hands then your skin type or to tackle any apply your chosen hand cream. skin care issues you may have.

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Walking in Wicklow

Kilmacurragh Arboretum Located in east County Wicklow, National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh is the centre piece of an 18th century estate that once covered over 5,000 acres. in the past. It is truly stunning, the views are breathtaking and the setting is so natural.

The House and Gardens were built in 1697 by Thomas Acton I (1655 1750). The Acton Café was recently opened.

Kilmacurragh is like a huge secret garden with a natural presence that feels untouched and preserved

There are ruins of the old house and out buildings scattered through the grounds and a fabulous stream and pond which is teeming with life. The natural meadows are a palate of colours splashed in all directions and the avenues of so many different

trees are fabulous for photographs.

Families, couples, hikers or just somewhere for an utterly relaxing walk or picnic. Kilmacurragh has everything for a stress free day out. The grounds are pet dog friendly

once you’re prepared to keep them on a lead. Children friendly and safe once they’re watched by their folks (there is the pond) But most of all it is completely nature friendly and is certainly worth a visit.

Kilbride, Co. Wicklow Tel: 0404 – 48844 | Open: Mon-Sun 9am-6pm. The Cafe Open: 10am-5pm.

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Health Š Beauty

Easter Treasure Hunt Sunday 31st March, 12pm - 3pm €5 per child | €15 per family

The Rare and Special Plant Fair 2016 in association with Bord Bia Celebrating the bicentenary of the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland 2016.

Date: Sunday May 8th, 10am-5pm Entry fee: Adults €5 | Children Free Location: Russborough, Blessington, Co Wicklow

t: + 353 (0)45 865 239 e: info@russborough.ie

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Goodbye February

Fashion Focus

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As this beautiful, colourful season that is Spring is here with us again, with it comes some very special occasions – Communions, Confirmations, Easter maybe some Christenings and Weddings – each occasion needing that very special outfit. We’ve hit the shops to find you just what you need….

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MARCH

Sport Focus

DARTS

Golf US Masters Judgement Night, Betway Premier League Thursday March 31st Darts

Fixtures 2016 1. Night Eight, Thursday March 24th Echo Arena, Liverpool 1. Michael Smith v Robert Thornton 2. Gary Anderson v Dave Chisnall 3. Adrian Lewis v Raymond van Barneveld 4. Phil Taylor v Peter Wright 5. Michael van Gerwen v Robert Thornton

Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

1. Dave Chisnall v Peter Wright 2. Raymond van Barneveld v Michael van Gerwen 3. Robert Thornton v Adrian Lewis 4. Michael Smith v Phil Taylor 5. James Wade v Gary Anderson

Ireland International Friendlies Friday 25th March Ireland v Switzerland 19:45 Switzerland, who are currently 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, will arrive in Dublin as Ireland’s first opponents of 2016 and provide a difficult test for Irish team. The game will mark the first meeting between the teams since 2005 and the 16th overall since their first match up in 1935 with Ireland holding a slight advantage with seven wins.

Tuesday 29th March Ireland v Slovakia 19:45 The game will be the fifth meeting between the teams - having met four times in European Championship qualifying. Slovakia, who are 26th in the FIFA World Rankings, qualified for Euros after finishing second in Group C and were paired with England, Wales, and Russia for next summer’s finals.

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Jordan Spieth

THE US MASTERS 2016, AUGUSTA, APRIL 7th – 10th The 2016 Masters Tournament will be the 80th edition of the Tournament and the first of golf’s four major championships to be held in 2016. It will be held from April 7th – 10th at Augusta National Golf Club.

There’s little to choose between last year’s runaway winner, Jordan Spieth, and world number three, Rory McIlroy, but I’d quite heavily favour the former. Spieth, the world number one, won last year’s tournament with a record-equaling 18-under-par total, a year after finishing runner-up to Bubba Watson on debut in 2014, and he looks much the stronger candidate for the 2016 edition.

We have to be wary of last year’s competition as the course played soft thanks to much rain before the event but his runner-up finish to Bubba in 2014 demonstrates that Spieth is very much at home at Augusta.

In saying all of this, not many have accomplished returning to Augusta and retaining the title. Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods are the only three players to achieve the feat.

Favourites: Jordan Spieth (6/1), Rory McIlroy (7/1) & Jason Day (8/1)

Suggested good value: Adam Scott (16/1), Louis Oosthuizen (40/1) & Brandt Snedeker (50/1)

Sport Focus The English Premier League is easily one of the most popular soccer leagues on planet earth and has proved again why this season. The league is now over the half way mark and the action has been just full of twists almost every weekend. I think most would agree that accumulators are almost impossible to call.

Boxing Bouts Saturday March 26th

IBF World welterweight title

Kell Brook Vs Kevin Bizier Friday April 1st

WBA World super lightweight title

Ashley Theophane Vs Adrian Broner

PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES March Sat 19th March

Saturday 2nd April

Saturday 9th April

12:45 Everton v Arsenal 15:00 West Brom v Norwich 15:00 C. Palace v Leicester 15:00 Chelsea v West Ham 15:00 Watford v Stoke 17:30 Swansea v Aston Villa

12:45 Aston Villa v Chelsea 15:00 Norwich v Newcastle 15:00 West Ham v C. Palace 15:00 B’mouth v Man City 15:00 Sunderland v West Brom 15:00 Arsenal v Watford 15:00 Stoke v Swansea 17:30 Liverpool v Spurs

12:45 West Ham v Arsenal 15:00 Swansea v Chelsea 15:00 C. Palace v Norwich 15:00 S’oton v Newcastle 15:00 Watford v Everton 15:00 Aston Villa v B’mouth 15:00 Liverpool v Stoke 17:30 Man City v West Brom

Sunday 3rd April

Sunday 10th April

13:30 Leicester v S’oton 16:00 Man Utd v Everton

13:30 Sunderland v Leicester 16:00 Spurs v Man Utd

Sunday 20th March 13:30 Newcastle v Sunderland 13:30 S’oton v Liverpool 16:00 Man City v Man Utd 16:00 Spurs v Bournemouth

Tottenam Hotspur

Arsenal

Saturday April 2nd

(European) super middleweight title

Hadillah Mohoumadi Vs Callum Smith Saturday April 9th

WBO World welterweight title

Manny Pacquiao Vs Timothy Bradley

IBF World heavyweight title

Charles Martin Vs Anthony Joshua

Horse Racing

SPIN 1038 Student Raceday

Wednesday 6th April

The biggest annual student event in the calendar is back with a bang! Get ready for an amazing day of horse racing, entertainment and music. Now in its fifth year, the Spin 1038 Student Raceday has grown to become one of the biggest student events in Ireland, and looking at what we have lined up this year, it’s easy to see why!

Ticket Prices: Student - €10, Adult - €15, Top Level - €30 On 6 April 2016 Leopardstown Racecourse plays host to hundreds of Irish students to provide a student day packed with fun, sports, celebrity, fashion and music. Maybe you’ll place a winning bet on one of the days races, or scoop a cash prize in our famous Best Dressed Guy & Girl Competition. And after all of that, we have a fantastic free concert by the amazing Cronin, one of Ireland’s best rock bands on the music scene today!

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New New Movie Movie Releases Releases Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG)

Batman Vs Superman

Release Date: Mar 11th

Living large and loving life, Po (Jack Black) realizes that he has a lot to learn if he’s going to fulfil the next challenge from his beloved instructor (Dustin Hoffman). After reuniting with his long-lost father (Bryan Cranston), Po must transition from student to teacher and train a group of fun-loving, clumsy pandas to become martial-arts fighters.

Together, the kung-fu brethren unite to take on the evil Kai (J.K. Simmons), a supernatural warrior who becomes stronger with each battle.

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Love Tuesdays at

(12a) Release Date: Mar 25th Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman SUPERHERO takes on Superman, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor. It’s up to Superman and Batman to set aside their differences along with Wonder Woman to stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis.

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The Divergent Dad’s Army (PG) Release Feb 5th Series:Date: Allegiant

Traders (16A)

During (12A) the Cold War, the It is 1944 and World War II Release Date: Mar 11th is reaching its climax. The Tris (Shailene Woodley) Allies are poised to invade must with Four and Franceescape and finally defeat journey beyond theBut wall the German army. in that encloses Chicago.morale For Walmington-on-Sea the first time, they leave amongst the Home Guard is the and familythen low.only Theircity new mission they have ever known in - to patrol the Dover army order a peaceful base -to is afind great chance to solution.

Onceand outside, they revive spirits reputation, learn new truths that isshocking until glamorous that render old Winters discoveries journalist Rose meaningless.

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Tris a racing putting the local women on red then discover must signal ultimately choices about courage, allegiance, radio sentmake directimpossible to Berlin from Walmington-on-Sea. There’s a sacrifice and love.The outcome of the war is suddenly at stake, and it spy on the loose! falls to our unlikely heroes to stand up and be counted.

Release Date: Mar 11th A dark, exciting thriller about recessionhit Ireland and the extreme, brutal Thriller lengths people will go to to hang on to wealth and status. What if it made sense for ordinary people to kill each other for money?

Jobs are gone. Homes are being repossessed. Suicide rates are soaring. But Vernon Stynes might have the answer — Trading. Two people empty their bank accounts, sell everything they own and put the cash into green sports bags. They travel together to a remote location, dig a grave and fight to the death. The winner buries the loser and walks away with the two bags. Then you find someone else and do it again, and again, and again, until you are rich enough or dead, whichever comes first. Harry Fox has lost his job, his dignity and his best friend. What else has he got to lose? Why not become a Trader?

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Michael Concussion Collins (15A) (tbc) Release Date: Mar Release Date: Feb 18th 12th

In the early 20th This dramatic thriller century, Michael Collins is based on theleads the (Liam Neeson) incredible true David Irish Republican Army vs.

Goliath story of with the help of his Dr. Bennet Omalu, friends Harry Boland the brilliant forensic (Aidan Quinn) and neuropathologist Eamon de Valera (Alan who madeinthe first Rickman), a violent discovery of CTE, a battle for Ireland’s sports-related brain H is t orical independence from trauma, in a pro Britain. But, when he d ra m a player anddefeat fought fears the of his for the truth to be revolution, Collins negotiates a treaty with the British, known. emotional puts him dangerous deemingOmalu’s him a traitor to thequest IRA. When he at receives odds one of the most powerful - and decide beloved orderswith to murder his friends, Collins must where institutions in the world. his loyalties lie.

Bridge of Spies Available to buy & keep from Sunday March 20th

New Releases to Rent or Buy

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San Andreas Available this March

d isas t er After an earthquake hits California, Los Angeles Fire Department rescue-copter pilot Ray (The Rock) and his ex-wife Emma attempt to leave the city and head to San Francisco to find and rescue their estranged daughter Blake.

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H is t orical Top American lawyer James B Donovan (Tom Hanks) is recruited to defend alleged Soviet spy Rudolf Abel (Oscarwinning Mark Rylance). He’s then entrusted with helping the CIA facilitate an exchange of the red spook for the captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Gary Powers. Tense Cold War thriller from the master - Steven Spielberg.

Before We Go Available to rent from Monday March 21 Chris Evans turns actor and director for this romance featuring a trumpet

player (Evans) who finds himself in the company of art buyer Alice Eve after she misses her train. Setting off from New York’s Grand Central Station in search of her errant Prada bag, they find themselves increasingly attracted as they walk Manhattan’s empty streets.

Think Captain America Before Sunset.

The Good Dinosaur Available to buy & rent from Monday March 21st When an asteroid destined to hit Earth and wipe out the dinosaurs sails past the planet, Apatosaurus Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa) savours his narrow escape...and makes unlikely friends with a human.

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The Perfect Guy Available to buy & rent from Monday March 28th

Dra m a When successful lobbyist Leah Vaughn (Sanaa Lathan) breaks up with her commitment-phobe boyfriend (Morris Chestnut), she thinks she’s found the “perfect guy” with charming stranger Carter (Michael Ealy). However, is he too good to be true? Fatal Attraction-style thriller.

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Sing Street Alvin And The (12A) Release Date: Chipmunks: Mar The18th Road The new film from Chip (PG) Once and Begin Again

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Release Date: Feb director John Carney, Sing 12thStreet is set in DRAMA 1980s Dublin and stars Through a series of Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Aidan Gillen misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon Jack and Reynor, Theodore come to and Maria Doyle Kennedy. It tells the story of Conor (Walsh-Peelo) believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend who is forced to leave private school for a far tougher inner-city in Miami...and dump them. They have three days to get to education experience when economic reality bites.

him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from He falls for Raphina (Boynton) and invites her to appear in his losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother. band’s music videos. She agrees, but the problem is Conor (C) Fox doesn’t actually have a band. Yet.

Reinvented as ‘Cosmo’, Conor gets together with a bunch of like-minded teenage souls to make music, and so embarks on the journey that will change his life.

10 Cloverfield Lane (tbc) Release Date: Mar 18th

A woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) discovers the horrifying truth about the outside world while living in an underground shelter with two men (John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.).

with Goats Making it up and Sheep By Cannon asJoanna I go along

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (tbc) Release Date: Mar 25th

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” the long-awaited follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time. Written by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos, who stars alongside the entire returning cast of favorites, the film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.

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Games Coming Soon

CreedKnight: Chronicles The Witch &Assassins The Hundred Revival Edition €69.99

R e l e a s e D at e > 0 9 / 0 2 / 1 6 R e l e a s e D at e > 0 4 / 0 3 / 2 0 1 6 Assassin’s Creed Chronicles brings the thrill of being a Master Assassin Fed up with being unable to travel the borders ofdistinct her swamp, the witch Metallia forges to 2.5D.beyond Players journey to three civilizations and time periods throughout the Ming dynasty at the start its downfall, a contract with the legendary Hundredhistory, Knightincluding to help her realize her ambition ofofspreading her the Sikh as it prepares for your war inmission India, andisthe of the Red swamp throughout all of Medea.

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C O M E DY Three lifelong buddies - lovelorn drifter Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), football star Chris (Anthony Mackie) and bearish dad-to-be Isaac (Seth Rogen) - re-unite every Christmas Eve for a drug turbo-charged night out in Manhattan. This year they’ve snagged invites to the legendary Nutcracka Ball...but the pressures of trying to relive their youth forces fissures in their bromance.

Raucously profane seasonal high jinks and possibly the only movie where you’ll see Miley Cyrus proferring relationship advice.

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Where dogs get

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.

Treatment

Doggywood Wicklow – Dog Grooming Experts Service provided by Nicola Lawlor – 087 289 6520.

Open Monday – Saturday Dog Grooming serving Bray, Greystones, Kilmacanogue and North Wicklow areas

Floors & Carpets

Huge selection of Carpet, Timber & Vinyl Flooring on display at our extensive showrooms The world of flooring needs from Bathrooms, Kitchen to Conservatory – all under one roof!

Free Estimates • Free Measuring No OBligation • Best Prices

Home heating

Your independent local supplier!

We supply: Home Heating Oil, Tractor Diesel, Road Diesel & a full range of Oil Tanks and Lubricants We provide a 7 day emergency oil delivery service

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Mixed Fuel Removal Clutches & Gearboxes Crash Repairs

Engineer Reports Batteries & Tyres Air Conditioning Service

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Felling and Dismantling of trees & hedging Tree Stump Removal Emergency Tree Care Removal or Mulching of cuttings

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Call Diana on Tel: 0404 – 20344 or 087 – 2201600 Now also located at the Flanagan Kerins Centre Bray

Tickets available from all Ticketmaster outlets Nationwide Book online at www.ticketmaster.ie

YOUR GUIDE TO THE BIGGEST

MUSIC EVENTS & GIGS

IL Divo

Neil Young

Tickets:49.65 - 71EUR / Doors: 6.30pm Date: 17th May 2016 / Dublin 3 Arena

Tickets: 64.45 - 96EUR / Doors: 6.30pm Date: 8th June 2016 / Dublin 3 Arena

Carlos, Urs, David and Seb are delighted to announce that they will be bringing their AMOR & PASION tour to the UK & Ireland next May. They play 3Arena Dublin May 17th where they will be performing songs off their new highly anticipated album, alongside all of their biggest hits.

This follows the news that Il Divo will release their eagerly anticipated new album ‘AMOR & PASION’ November 27th on Syco Music. This is Il Divo’s seventh studio album – and their most ambitious yet. The flavours and sultry rhythms of Spain and Cuba, Argentina and Mexico give a nod to the quartet’s beginnings, whilst marking an exciting new chapter in their career. ‘AMOR & PASION’ – an album full of love and romance.

NEIL YOUNG + PROMISE OF THE REAL will play The 3Arena, Dublin on 8 June as part of the Rebel Content Tour. During 2015, Promise Of The Real featuring Willie Nelson’s sons Lukas and Micah became Neil Young’s backing band on his 36th studio album, The Monsanto Years, and its accompanying tour.

The US tour split over 2 legs in July and October garnered rave reviews not just for the length of the shows themselves – many 3 hours or longer – but also for the many rarities that appeared during the set list with a total of 565 songs played across the 23 Shows with some tracks being performed for the first time in over 40 years.

Earth, Wind & Fire Tickets: 55.50 - 60.50EUR / Doors: 5.00pm / Date: 28th June 2016 / Dublin 3 Arena

One of the most important, innovative, and commercially invincible contemporary R&B/pop/funk forces of the 20th century and beyond, Earth, Wind & Fire has been one of the world's most reliably transcendent party bands for more than four decades. With a signature sound beyond categories and a groove as deep as the soul of the planet, Earth, Wind & Fire has proved--since it's inception--profoundly influential...musically, socially and spiritually.

Earth Wind & Fire has earned more than 50 gold and platinum albums and sold over 90 million albums worldwide earning them a solid spot on the list of all-time bestselling music artists.

Earth Wind And Fire, America's seventh top-selling musical group of all-time, was born in Chicago in 1969 and is still going strong in its fifth decade, making music that crosses years and decades and now connects the 20th and 21st centuries.

Rod Stewart

Busted Tickets: 53.15EUR / Doors: 6.30pm Date: 31st May 2016 / Dublin 3 Arena

After 10 years, the wait is over, Busted are back!

It’s the reunion they said could never happen - even the members themselves have admitted it. But today Busted announce their return to the world of pop in 2016. Matt, James and Charlie are returning to the road with a full UK & Ireland arena tour, and they are working on brand new Busted music for the first time since 2004.

Wednesday 11th May 2016 will be their first show together in 12 years – and the first time in 12 years anyone will be able to see the three members play all their greatest hits together live – among them the simply huge, unforgettable smashes “What I Go To School For”, “Crashed The Wedding”, “You Said No”, “Air Hostess” and “Year 3000.” For the gig Busted will return to the home of their biggest triumph, the venue where everybody last saw them – Wembley Arena. It was here that they broke a record in 2004 by selling out an incredible 12 shows. And it’s here that they will make their long overdue comeback.

Tickets: 65.45 - 121.00EUR / Doors: 6.30pm / DateS: 18th & 19th November 2016 / Dublin 3 Arena

With no shortage of chart-topping tracks, the ‘From Gasoline Alley to Another Country Hits 2016’ tour will captivate fans, truly living up to its name with performances of show stopping classics spanning five decades including: You Wear It Well, Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Baby Jane, The First Cut is the Deepest, I Don’t Want To Talk About It, Tonight’s The Night, The Killing of Georgie and Sailing. Not only that, he will play his hits off his most recent platinum-selling albums ‘Time’ and ‘Another Country’.

Rod Stewart is one of the best selling artists in the history of recorded music, with over 200 million records sold worldwide. His signature voice, style and haircut have transcended all genres of popular music, from rock & roll, new wave and even tackling the Great American Song Book; making him one of the few stars to enjoy continued success over five decades. He has garnered two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and won countless awards including a Grammy and the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting. Rod Stewart is sure to enjoy many more years of success in the studio and on the stage alike.

Andrea Bocelli Tickets: 55.00 - 155.00EUR / Doors: 6.30pm / Date: 28th September 2016 / Dublin 3 Arena

Andrea Bocelli has invited Celine Byrne to join him as special guest at his Dublin concert at 3Arena on 28 September.

Byrne’s compelling and thrilling performances have won her the universal acclaim of audiences and critics across the opera world. As was the case with all of his previous sold out Dublin concerts, Maestro Bocelli will be accompanied by an orchestra and choir.

Andrea Bocelli returned with his new eagerly awaited album Cinema last October, which charted at Number 3 in the Irish Album charts. This made him the first ever classical artist to have 10 Top 10 Albums in the pop charts, cementing his position as the biggest selling solo classical artist of all time.

With over 80 million albums sold worldwide, Andrea Bocelli has been honoured with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his Central Park concert in 2011 entered the history of music as one of the greatest live performances of all time, and he has had the honour of performing live in front of three Presidents of the United States, three popes, and royal families all over the world.

Live music Live Music at The Martello Bray Thursday 17th

Saturday 19th

4pm Bunoscionn

The Midnight Revellers

6pm Rake the Ashes 8pm Pint of Allsorts 10pm Bog of the Loughs

Friday 18th

Colm Lynch Fallen Empire (Late Gig)

Sunday 20th

The Martello 47 Strand Road Bray Co Wicklow Tel: 01-2868000 info@themartello.ie www.themartello.ie

Music Club Venue & Performance Space. Located above the beach house at Greystones harbour marina, the Hot Spot Music Club is a centre for live arts, music gigs & private events.

The Hot Spot, Harbour Lodge Bayswater Terrace, Cliff Rd. Greystones Co. Wicklow Tel: 087 – 291 7519 Email: hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com

Andrew Mann Trio

Sunday Cafe - Proteus Jazz Band

Saturday 27th

Proteus are a jazz band [ 2 saxes, piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals] and play music from the catalogue of Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Oliver Nelson and Herbie Hancock and others ; we also play music from the boss nova era. With the talented Aran McMahon on vocals, join us for an evening of excellent jazz tunes and songs.

Sunday 20th March - 16:00, Free Event

Take it Easy Sunday 28th

Pint of Allsorts

Hot Club of Dublin

The Stage

Saturday 2nd April, Doors open 9pm - €10/€12

THE HARBOUR BAR, BRAY Music is an integral part of The Harbour Bar. With live music on 5 nights a week and multiple performance spaces, we really love music. From Rock, Blues, Funk and more in the Live Lounge, acoustic jams in the Conservatory and traditional Irish music in the Bar: we have it all.

Bun o sc i on n 8pm, Thurs 17th Mar / Trad & Folk with a twist With their main arsenal of banjo, whistles, flutes, bodhrán, mandolin, guitars, djembe, drums, bass and blended vocals, the Bunoscionn sound emits an overall warm rootsy feel with enough kick, that has a little something for everyone.

East Coast Jazz Band 8pm, Sunday 20 Mar / Jazz Described as the “lively band with cool sounds from the sunny side”, the East Coast Jazz Band perform a high energy mix of popular jazz styles, ranging from Dixieland, Ragtime and Swing to Bossa Nova and Blues.

Gin ‘n’ Juice 8pm, Sunday 27 Mar / Hip Hop Gin ‘N Juice play Hip Hop, Funk and Dance and play it well, and cover the cream of Hip Hop from Snoop to Chic, Sugarhill Gang to Azelia Banks.

The Tightrope Walkers C ult C a lle d Man 8:30pm, Sat 19th Mar / Alternative Since breaking onto the scene in 2013, Cult Called Man has developed a strong live following with their shows becoming more of an artistic event than a standard musical performance.

The Viking Project 8pm, Saturday 26 Mar / Folk Rock Born, bred and based in the margins where Dublin meets Wicklow, the Viking Project are a five-piece band, brought about by circumstance, chance and a shared desire to create elegant, soaring, vocal harmonies, supported by a raw rock and roll, filthy folk foundation.

The Hotclub of Dublin consists of three members of the Gilligan Family, John, Fintan and Daniel, along with Russian gypsy violin player Oleg Ponomarev and saxophonist Ciaran Wilde. United by their passion for Hotclub and old swing, this vibrant sextet have developed and expanded on the Hotclub style, to include four part vocal harmonies with hints of eastern gypsy flavour.

Their repetoire is a collection of original tunes with some old standards included by Django Reinhardt & other great musical talents.

8pm, Thursday 31 Mar / Alt Rock, Pop & Country “A thoughtful, intelligent writer of psychedelic pop, she’s a lithe performer of real potential...A voice to listen out for in the future” Hot Press.

Contact Us: Phone: +353 404-45345 / email: info@lynhamsoflaragh.ie Address: Lynham’s Hotel, Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland

Live Music Line-Up Saturday March 26th

Breakaway

Sunday March 27th

Mr Meaner

Saturday April 02nd

Toxic Twins

Saturday April 09th

Saturday April 16th

Abhainn Dubh

Saturday April 23rd

Thunderbird

Saturday April 30th

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Only €75.00 per person sharing Available until - 10th April 2016

Halpins... the furniture people

Dock Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: 0402 – 39065 Email: info@halpinfurniture.ie

The low-cost

Oak Larder Unit €995

Furniture Store Free Local Delivery Service

Oak Dining Table & Chairs €995

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Baltimore Beds: Single Size €165, Double Size €200

Granite & Oak Dining Table & Chairs €1,395

Triple Bunk Bed: Frame €395 / 4”6 Mattress €120 / 3” Mattress €65

Bunk Bed: Frame €300, Mattress €130

Painted Ivory Bedroom Single Bed €375, Locker €135

Exclusive Office Chair €149

Oak Nest of Tables €199 Oak Console Table €285

Oak TV Unit €185 Folding Bed €110

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Oak Kitchen Dresser €1,195

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