In Wicklow May/June 2013

May/June 2013 | Issue 22

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Welcome to the May / June Edition of In Wicklow Magazine

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As residents of Wicklow County, we’re luckier than most! We get to enjoy all of the benefits of our busy towns yet we’re only a stone’s throw from the very best nature has to offer. Step outside on any given day, and you can immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Wicklow’s landscape, or alternatively, enjoy our wonderful attractions and activities available to us! Summer is here and the garden county is the perfect location for some entertainment & activities.

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We have rounded up some of the best events and activities that are sure to keep the entire family and especially the little ones well entertained throughout the June Bank Holiday We have also included a special article featuring the some of the most beautiful attractions and walks Wicklow has to offer, take time out and see the wonderful range of venue’s to be enjoyed with families and friends.

There is of course this month’s regular favourites which includes Summer Fashion, Major Sporting Events, new cinema releases and up-coming movies to rent. We hope you enjoy! Have a great Summer from all at In Wicklow…

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20 Greystones Arts Festival It has been six years since we gave the whole community of Greystones and all the many visitors that throng to this beautiful town of ours a fantastic weekend over the June Bank Holiday weekend. We have performers coming from all over Europe to entertain you this weekend and we are sure there is something for everyone.

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

10 10 of The Top Places to visit in Wicklow

As the title states, we get a sneak peak on some of the most attractive and wonderful locations this island has to offer and they are all in our own backyard!

19 Kids Summer Camps With plenty of venue’s offering some very budget friendly camps and courses, it shouldn’t be too difficult keeping the children entertained this summer.

The countryside of Wicklow is a patchwork of many different landscape types, including several mountainous and upland areas, but there is plenty more to the Wicklow Hills than just the Wicklow Way. We give detailed hill walking routes and directions to some of the most wonderful walking areas Wicklow has to offer.

31 The Wicklow 200 The Wicklow 200 is a non-competitive cycle ride that takes place on one day every June. It covers 200 kilometres around the roads of beautiful County Wicklow and attracts over 2000 cyclists from many different countries.

32 Summer Fashion Tips We continue with some samples of this year’s Summer styles, colours and look for the start of the season. We find out what’s hot and what we expect to see on the high street.

34 How To….

We have sourced some of the most talented beauticians in Wicklow giving their expert advice on “How To” solve those everyday Make-up, Skin & Hair problems.

38 Sport Focus We feature some of the major sporting events and news from across the globe, including the Barclays Premier League, Tennis, Great Boxing Bouts & another major in Golf.

42 DVD Releases We preview some of the latest movie’s that’ll be available to rent or buy over the coming weeks from your local Xtra-Vision stores.

44 Cinema Releases We preview some of the latest blockbuster movies that’ll be hitting the big screen over the coming month.

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w o l k c i W n i s News & Event May – June produce and much more in our newly refurbished grain store. Please check our Facebook page and Twitter feed for more information on our stall holders and other visitors to the market. Entry to the Farm Market is free.

Greystones Art Festival 2013 Dunlavin Arts Festival When: Friday 14th - Sunday 16th June.

Dulavin Arts Festival will be inviting all past and present participants to come along and join them for a weekend dedicated to the enjoyment of arts. This includes crafts, art exhibitions featuring local artists and well known professionals. There will be music and local events geared towards bringing the whole community together.

Contact: thelynotts@gmail.com / www. dunlavinartsfestival.com

Weekly Farm Market – Killruddery House Date: Sat 1th June/June 2013 | 10:00am

We are pleased to announce that the Farm Market will now be weekly. You can come along every Saturday from 10am till 4pm. We will host a wide variety of stalls with artisan crafts, homemade food, farm

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When: Friday 30th May – Sun 2nd June Where: Greystones

The Greystones Arts Festival is a multidisciplinary arts festival that will be held over the June Bank Holiday weekend. It includes music, street theatre from

Ireland and all over Europe, an opening ‘street-spectacle’ parade, comedy and so much more. We hope to have participation from acts from all ethnic backgrounds and welcome submissions. This festival will be held from the Burnaby Park to the Harbour and places in between.

Wicklow Arts Festival

Geoff Kane (Wicklow Arts Festival), model Rebecca Vard, Helen Maher (graphic designer Wicklow Arts Festival), Colin Hindle (Fáilte Ireland)

The Wicklow Arts Festival took place in celebratory mood this 2013, with Wicklow Town celebrating its 400th Anniver-

Sheep Shearing June 8th from 1.00pm – 4.00pm, Killruddery Estate

All of the family are invited to come down to the Killruddery Farm yard, located right at the end of the Walled Garden. From 1pm to 4pm, you can watch the sheep as they are freed from their woolly layers.

With 250 sheep to get through over 2 days, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to sneak a peak at the action. The Killruddery Farm staff will be on hand to explain the process step by step and answer any questions you might have

Wicklow Events sary of the town charter and the Festival was celebrating its 10th Anniversary.

A very special line up of events were planned which took place over 3 days, it featured the best of Irish and European acts, with comedy, street theatre and live music at the festival stage with an expanded food and craft zone for all visitors.

With increased numbers on last year and with many Gathering events planned, Wicklow is proving the place to be during May with plenty more to come in June!

When: June 30th @ 2.00pm – 5.00pm Where: Powerscourt Estate Powerscourt Estate and Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles’.

On the lonely wasteland of the desolate Devon moors, something evil is afoot. When death stalks the Baskerville family, legend and superstition collide with the most heinous of crimes. On the moor nobody is safe, not even the bravest of men. Join Chapterhouse to meet the world’s most famous of detectives, Sherlock Holmes himself, as he is called upon to solve the greatest mystery of all time…that of the Hound of the Baskervilles.

Join Powerscourt Estate and Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an unforgettable afternoon of theatre, mystery and suspense.

Bring a picnic and your best detective skills along! Begins at 2pm.

Paranormal Investigation @ the Wicklow Gaol When: June 21, 2013 @ 9.00pm – June 22, 2013 @ 3.00am Where: Wicklow Gaol Hear their Story” is a six hour, overnight paranormal experience, As paranormal investigators look to discover evidence of those spirits who wander the corridors and cells of Wicklow’s Historic Gaol. The experience, which includes tea, coffee and refreshments through the night begins at 9pm through to 3am the next morning - €50pp.

The Wicklow 200 When: June 9th 2013 Where: Co. Wicklow

The Wicklow 200 is a non-competitive cycle ride that takes place on one day every June. It covers 200 kilometres around the roads of beautiful County Wicklow (the Garden of Ireland) and attracts over 2000 cyclists from many different countries.

The shorter Wicklow Challenge takes place on the same day, and shares most of its route with the Wicklow 200.

The route is very challenging. It includes many climbs, big and small, with some up to a height of 500 meter’s. The total climb is over 2000 meter’s so the event should not be taken lightly. While every year many cyclists who have never attempted a similar challenge before complete the Wicklow 200 successfully, it requires attention to training and preparation.

Starting at 7:00 a.m. riders are allowed up to 14 hours to complete the route,

although most finish well inside that.

The event is open to all cyclists, of any age. Previous participants have included riders from 12 to almost 80 years of age, and from beginners to internationally known ex-professionals. The Wicklow 200 is famous for its relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and for its ability to combine this with organisation of the highest standard.

Byrne’s Irish House Family Festival When: June 22nd – June 23rd (all day) Where: Kilcoole Byrne’s Irish House Family Festival is a free entertainment event to suit all the family with live music, kids’ entertainment, monster raffle, market and lots more.

Live bands will be playing in the fabulous beer garden while the kids can do arts and crafts or be entertained by a magician, clowns etc.

A variety of food stalls will keep everyone satisfied, plus a market where local products can be bought, displays by local organisations, a huge raffle with great prizes and various attractions throughout the weekend.

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Wicklow Events RTE National Symphony Orchestra & Choirs Beethoven: Symphony no.9 When: Sat 15 Jun 2013 Where: Shoreline Leisure Centre, Greystones Cost: €20 Full Price / €18 concession

Enjoy one of the most joyous and uplifting works of classical music – Symphony No. 9 (Choral) by Beethoven with the choral finale “Ode to Joy” in a massive 200-piece performance by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and Bray Choral Society, Wicklow Choral Society and others. Vocal soloists include Miriam Murphy (soprano), Imelda Drumm (mezzo) and Manfred Hemm (bass), conducted

by Fergus Sheil. This off-site performance is presented by Wide Open Music.

When: Tue 11th June Where: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray Co Wicklow. Tel: (01) 272 4030 Cost: Ticket Price €5 Steven Spielberg directs Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

A Midsummer’s Night; A Pop Up Supper When: Friday 21 Jun 2013 at 19:30 Where: Killruddery House & Gardens

The Orangery is thought by many to be the loveliest room in the house. Why not spend your midsummer’s night there?

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Start your evening with a fruity, bubbly cocktail and canapes on the orangery lawns. Eek out every last bit of light on the longest day of the year, in a room of glass and Italian marble statues dating from 1815 – 1820. Enjoy a delicious four course meal of locally sourced ingredients, cooked by the extraordinary Ali Davis. Watch the sun go down and candles grow brighter, enjoy the entertainment and the company!

Killruddery House & Gardens, Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 – 286 3405 Email: info@killruddery.com

When: Sun 2nd June Where: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray Co Wicklow.

Tel: (01) 272 4030 Cost: Ticket Price €5 Ralph is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, the ‘good guy’ star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades of seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he’s tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.

Wicklow Events Family Cooking fun

Head Chef, Junior Chef When: Sun June 9th 9.30am - 12pm Cost: Adults €59 / Children €39 *New Class Added* Join us for a special cookery class for adults and children where cooking together we will create a selection of delicious dishes.

Hands on class with tasting plate.

To book this class please call us on 0404 – 44627 or book online at www.thecookeryschool.ie

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Sunday June 2nd

Friday June 14th

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Saturday June 29th

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The Big Muddy

The Hole Hog

Friday June 21st

Back to Basics

Lynhams of Laragh Tel: 0404-45345 / Email: info@lynhamsoflaragh.ie Lynham’s Hotel, Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland

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ACTIVE 8 When: Sunday June 23rd, 1 to 5pm Where: Shanganagh Park, Shankill

Free Event

1 hour bowling plus 2 slices of Pizza and a soft drink. €10 per person This offer can be used for Birthday Parties, Confirmations, Family occasions etc. Bring your own Birthday Cake - €10 clean up charge.

BYOB 1 St Friday of the month is Bring Your Own Beer night. Bring your friends and a few beers for a great night out. Bowling from 9pm to Midnight

Just €10 per person Combo Package 1 Game of Bowling plus 1 1/2 hours play in Kid Zone.

€10 per child Available daily up to 6pm Check out our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all offers and events

On Sunday June 23rd from 1-5pm, Shanganagh Park in Shankill will be a hive of health and fitness with Active8, a free bicycle event to encourage children to get out and get fit. June 23rd marks the close of National Bike Week so to mark the week DLR Events and DLR Sports Dept are delighted to announce the return of Active8 for 2013.

Active8 is an afternoon of cycling events and will include Cycle skills and an obstacle area run by Tarja Owens and Niall Davis of Biking.ie and All Mountain Experience.

The event will also include a cycle trail around the park with medals for all those who complete the course, Bicycle maintenance checks and fixes and an off road cycle trail area coordinated by Biking.ie.

For something a bit different, have a go making a smoothie with the blender that is powered by pedal power! The faster you pedal the more power you generate and of course the resident DLR Events DJ will be belting out summer tunes all afternoon.

The idea behind Active 8 is to build a habit of regular exercise in a safe environment for children and bring back the bike in anticipation of long bright spring and summer days!

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The Dance Expo When: 22nd & 23rd of June 2013, Where: RDS Simmonscourt RDS Dublin Fee: €10-€15 per day

Would you like to review all the dance schools and colleges in one go? Or, give your kids the chance to experience many forms of dance all in one day or meet their hero’s and see them perform. Dance Expo is a family day like no other.

Dancers begin dancing from a very young age and so this makes the event a family event where a 4 year old can come with his/her parents to explore the opportunities available for her to dance and at the same time her brother and sister will be looking for the Course or Agency contact to further their career. The dance expo is for any Dance Enthusiast, amature or professional, young or old, any style, any level…. ‘it’s a dance thing’

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Segway Tours now in West Wicklow The Segway cross terrain transporter is the latest self-balancing human transporter that provides enhanced performance on a variety of terrain with minimal environmental impact We are running daily tours along the Lakeside in Avon Ri and on our new 5km trail. New and exciting way to enjoy a few hours with friends or family this summer.

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Telephone: 01 272 4030 www.mermaidartscentre.ie Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm, 10am – 8pm on performing days

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Fresh from its international tour of Australia and New Zealand HotForTheatre are pleased to present I ♥ Alice ♥ I. Alice and Alice are coming out. Finally. Two exceptional, opinionated women were spotted winking at each

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This is a humorous, affecting and quietly empowering work that fully convinces in its artful facsimile of real people sharing experiences both ordinary and precious – The New York Times.

other in Crumlin Shopping Centre.

Now they’re in a show…reluctantly.

Defying stereotype, they’re here to share with you something they’ve never dared to before. A fresh, human and hilarious piece, I ♥ Alice ♥ I explores the monumental journey of a most unlikely couple.

Winner of two Dublin Fringe awards in 2010 including the Fishamble New Writing Award, this stirring piece of documentary theatre is an unflinching and acutely personal love story. It has moved audiences from

Iceland, New York, Tasmania and Scotland and now it’s here in Bray to bring out the ♥ in you!

Written and Directed by Amy Conroy. Performed by Clare Barrett and Amy Conroy. Produced by HotForTheatre Amy Conroy is a member of Six in the Attic, an Irish Theatre Institute resource sharing initiative I ♥ Alice ♥I Wed 5 & Thurs 6 June, 8pm Mermaid Arts Centre, Main Street, Bray. Tel: 01 – 272 4030 for box office or view online www.mermaidartscentre.ie

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The premises is conveniently divided into two - upstairs you will find a contemporary 45 seater Restaurant with views overlooking the Irish Sea, Bray beach and Bray Head. Here they serve homemade Italian cuisine alongwith with a fusion of other genres of food, including along Thai fish cakes, Rib Eye Steak, a mouthwatering 8oz gourmet Beef burger and a plethora of fresh fish 4NN cooked to perfection. Downstairs you will find the take-out service, where you can order practically everything from the A la Carte menu - to go! Cassoni’s, now a fully-licensed establishment, means you can enjoy a great selection of imported beers or wines with your homecooked crusty pizzas!

It’s no surprise then that they’ve developed an enviable reputation; for being very fairly priced given the gener-ous portions sizes, for their warm friendly family-styled approach to customer service and for being considered the best Fish & Chips in Wicklow by their customers!

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Wicklow Events Bray Credit Union March 2013 Car Draw & Holiday Voucher Winner

Elizabeth Nangle is pictured accepting the keys of her new Ford Fiesta 2013 from Barry Nevin, President of Bray Credit Union and Charlie Hadeen, Fitzpatrick Motors,Bray.

Bray Credit Union is delighted to announce that Elizabeth Nangle is the March 2013 winner in our Member Monthly Car Draw. Elizabeth is the proud owner of the new Ford Fiesta 2013 from the Fitzpatrick Motors, Bray. We wish Elizabeth a safe motoring in her new car! We wish to congratulate Ann O’Reilly who was

a lucky winner of Holiday Voucher from Abbey Travel in month March 2013. We wish Ann a fantastic time during her holidays!

Any member of Bray Credit Union Ltd, 18 years or over can join the car draw for less Ann O’Reilly is pictured accepting than €1 a week. If you are not yet a part of the holiday voucher from Barry Nevin, President of Bray Credit Union and car draw, but would Lorraine Ledwidge, Abbey Travel. like to be included, please download the application form from Bray Credit Union website: www.braycu.ie or visit Bray Credit Union office.

Bray Credit Union Bray Vintage car Club run & Show When: Sunday 2 June 2013 Where: Car Run starts 11am Seafront, Bray; Show at Bandstand, Seafront 2pm All Funds raised go towards helping people with cancer Contact Howard at 086 – 8300463 or Ben at 085 – 1140766.

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Golf Digest Tournament comes to Powerscourt

The Golf Digest Volvo MidSummer Open takes place in Powerscourt Golf Club’s East Course on the 28th of July.

The event is one of twelve Golf Digest tournaments across Ireland in 2013.

Designed by former player and successful Walker cup captain Peter McEvoy, the East Course at Powerscourt in County Wicklow is a testing and rewarding challenge for all levels of golfers. It has true championship pedigree, having hosted the 1998 Irish PGA and the 2001 Irish Seniors Open.

Entry costs €70 per player and is open to all who wish to participate. Only golfers with an official GUI or ILGU handicap can enter the main competition, but all participants can win novelty and raffle prizes.

All Category winners go through to the Grand Final and will be in with a chance to lift the biggest trophy in the history of Irish sport – The Golf Digest Volvo Champions Cup! For full event information and booking visit www.powerscourt.ie/golf-events Powerscourt Golf Club, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. T: + 353 1 204 6033 About Powerscourt Golf Club: Nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains and surrounded by breathtaking views, Powerscourt Golf Club is a very appealing venue for friendly fourballs, society and corporate events and a host of special occasions.

With two beautifully presented 18-hole championship courses, delectable cuisine and friendly staff, Powerscourt provides visiting golfers with the complete package. Groups and societies are welcome seven days a week with a choice of tee times and full greens are in play all year-round.

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of The Top Places to visit in Wicklow Powerscourt House & Gardens

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Tara’sArt Palace p.12 | Culture | Events

Russborogh House

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Bray Tourism

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Hints of History Gathering Festival

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th of July, 1pm-7pm

Summer BBQ and festive cheer | Food History Talks & Demos | Medieval Demos | Arias on the Lawn with our friends from the Wexford Opera Festival | Traditional Music | Craft Demos | Genealogy Talk | Guided House & Guided Demesne Tours (limited places available) | 3D The Chocolate Garden of Ireland p.14 exhibition ... & so much more Sealife

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Avondale House

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Gardenworld Kilquade

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Avon Ri

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The Wicklow Gaol

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Killruddery House & Gardens

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Come for a walk at Powerscourt!

There are gardens, and there is Powerscourt!

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

The winding pathways feel like a secret garden at times, revealing unusual plants and trees around each corner. Each season at Powerscourt offers a different experience – one visit is never enough! May and June are some of the most spectacular months to see the gardens. The air will be filled with the sight and sweet perfumes of plants and shrubs including Lavender, Honeysuckle, Rhododendrons and Japanese Primulas.

Little explorers will enjoy a visit to the Pet’s Cemetery, where they can read interesting pet names such as ‘Mrs Mare’ and ‘Little Bots’. Children love climbing the Pepper Pot Tower and posing for a picture with the cannons nearby. Make a day of it and enjoy hot chocolate and rice krispie buns at the Avoca Terrace Café!

Powerscourt run a broad range of events throughout the year, from treasure trails to outdoor theatre and games. Enjoy many great family days out at Powerscourt Gardens, Waterfall and the tranquil Riverwalk with Annual membership of Powerscourt which costs €160 for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.

Tel: 01 – 204 6000. Web: www.powerscourt.ie

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The magical miniature world of Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood is yours to explore at Powerscourt House, Enniskerry. The Museum is home to Ireland’s Largest Period Doll House, Tara’s Palace. Perfect for all ages from 5 to 105. Must be seen to be believed! All profits are donated to Irish Children’s Charities.

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A Unique Day Out for all the Family!

OPENING TIMES: Daily Mon to Sat: 10am – 5pm; Sunday/ Bank Hols 12am – 5pm.

ADMISSION: Family €12, Adult €5, Child €3, Concession €4, Under 5s Free.

CONTACT US: +353 (0)1 2748090, email info@taraspalace.ie.

LOCATION: Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.

Hints of History Gathering Festival

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th of July, 1pm-7pm

Summer BBQ and festive cheer | Food History Talks & Demos | Medieval Demos | Arias on the Lawn with our friends from the Wexford Opera Festival | Traditional Music | Craft Demos | Genealogy Talk | Guided House & Guided Demesne Tours (limited places available) | 3D exhibition ... & so much more

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CASINO – “TEXAS HOLDEM” – DINER SEAFRONT, BRAY. OPEN EVERYDAY ALL YEAR ROUND, 10am TILL LATE

Open Every Day from 10am Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Ideal for Couples, Families & Groups Star Casino & Poker – tel: 01 286 3981 Star Leisure – tel: 01 286 3540 Email: info@starleisure.ie

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Call: (01) 276 5686 or visit us at:www.barracuda.ie

Bray – The Warmth of Our Welcome!

Bray has something for everyone from its rich heritage and splendid scenery to excellent transport links, a vibrant arts scene, a bustling Main Street and thriving industry. The Town’s history predates Norman times, when Strongbow, granted lands on behalf of the Crown, to Sir Walter de Riddlesford circa 1171.

Thanks to the arrival of the railway in 1834, the bustling town developed as a popular seaside resort and became known as the “Brighton of Ireland”.

Bray has a wide range of festivals and activities to keep visitors entertained throughout the year. Bray Summerfest was founded in 1981 and continues to be Ireland’s largest free summer festival. Enjoy Bray’s splendid seafront, walk the magnificent Bray Head walk to Greystones, visit Sea life or Killruddery House and Gardens. Enjoy an evening in any of our lively hostelries, choose from a wide range of restaurants to dine in, or stay in our excellent hotels. Why not base yourself in Bray while visiting Dublin and County Wicklow? Bray, (Bré or Brí Cualann) is known as the “Gateway to the Garden of Ireland”, due to its location in Northeast Wicklow, Ireland’s most scenic county.

Walk the Victorian Esplanade: Our promenade starts in the Harbour area near Martello Terrace, the former home of James Joyce. It is a mile in length with views of Bray Head and Sugarloaf Mountains. The view is dominated by Bray Head which has a large cross at its peak and walkers can follow a well worn path to the summit.

Take the Cliff Walk via Bray Head to Greystones: the famous Bray Head Walk is one of Bray’s most popular attractions for both visitors and local people alike with outstanding views throughout.

It takes about two hours to complete the walk.

Indulge in Some Retail Therapy: Bray has an excellent selection of traditional, local independent retailers, together with our eclectic shops to cater for everyday needs, and your quirky gift ideas.

Enjoy a browse around our Main Street shopping area, you are sure to find a bargain.

Mermaid Arts Centre: Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre presents an ambitious programme of performance including innovative dance, spellbinding theatre, cutting edge music, and an art-house cinema.

Explore the Beautiful Killruddery House and Gardens: Killruddery House and Gardens offers a wide range of activities for all the family, including a tour of the stately home, exploration of the gardens, and tea in the Garden Café.

Why not Visit our Sea Life Aquarium: the National Sea Life Centre on the Seafront in Bray is a perfect family fun day out. An aquatic Zoo with 30+ displays which are home to over 1,000 creatures.

We will take you on a journey of the deep… without getting wet!

Try some Horse Riding amidst some wonderful Scenery: Whether you are looking for regular riding lessons, or just want to go trekking around the Wicklow Mountains, our equestrian Schools will cater for all your needs.

Bray Harbour and it Swans: Bray Harbour has a thriving colony of mute swans which need to be nurtured and protected. Bray Harbour is a hub of water sports, while also a tranquil picturesque vision, especially on relaxing summer evening.

Enjoy the Magic of the Movies: as the home of Ardmore Studios, Bray has been the hub of the very successful Irish film industry, for over fifty years.

The roll call of major box office names associated with Ardmore Studios is impressive. While visiting Bray stroll around and see if you can recognize location from some famous Hollywood films.

Try a Round of Golf: Bray is the ideal base for a golfing holiday as it is within easy reach of some of the top golf courses in the country, including our own Bray Golf Club.

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10 of the Top Attractions THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN OF IRELAND Factory shop • café • ice cream parlour • chocolate workshops

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

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

The Chocolate Garden is a great venue for a themed Birthday Party, Hen Party or School Tour. Workshops and Parties must be pre booked online or by phone, however, a ‘Mould making and Hot Chocolate’ option is available when there is not a workshop available.

Set in beautiful South-West Wicklow,

between Tullow and Shillelagh, The Chocolate Garden has become popular with all ages – families, active retired, individuals with a passion for great tasting chocolate and ice cream - Everyone is a kid when it comes to delicious chocolate. Connoisseurs of coffee travel to enjoy our award winning coffee and fans of quality ice cream and chocolate drool over our delicious sundaes. Any trip to the Chocolate Garden is guaranteed to please.

If you book in for a workshop, you will be taken on a journey of discovery - you can look forward to learning about all things chocolate and ice cream; enjoy demonstrations, tastings and hands-on work with chocolate – a thoroughly enjoyable hour and forty minutes! Make your own chocolate product and get to keep the mould. Must be booked in advance.

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

Spacious parking, indoor and outdoor seating. Wheelchair and buggy friendly. Enjoyed by all age groups.

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

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5.30pm; Bank Holidays 1-5.30pm.

Workshops with booking.

Hollybrook, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 – 286 3778 Email info@brennanstownrs.ie Web www.brennanstownrs.ie

Brennanstown Riding School is an AIRE, BHS and Failte Ireland approved centre located 3km from Bray off the N11 (Junction 7). The School has excellent facilities, including an indoor riding school, 3 large outdoor arenas and cross country course.

The Centre offers group or private lessons for both adults and children catering for all standards from novice to advanced. Children can also enjoy 3 day pony camps where they will learn about looking after their pony, as

well as riding. Brennanstown prides itself in providing a safe, fun and relaxed environment for clients to learn, with lessons given by qualified and experienced Instructors.

Cross Country Rides and Treks ranging from one to two hours are available and will take riders through the beautiful Hollybrook

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and Killruddery Estates providing stunning views of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow countryside.

So whether you want to enjoy a relaxed trek in the countryside or improve your riding technique, Brennanstown is the place for you.

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10 of the Top Attractions

Avondale House & Forest Park

The National SEA LIFE Centre on Bray’s promenade is one of Ireland’s largest Marine and Freshwater Zoos and the only aquarium on the East Coast of Ireland.

Having responsibility for the welfare and well-being of over 1000 animals, SEA LIFE are passionate about the creatures that live in our rivers and seas.

Visitors are invited to embark on a journey of Amazing Discovery through 28 exciting exhibits. On this journey visitors will encounter a great many wonderful creatures, and the team at SEA LIFE delight in sharing with visitors the many interesting facts that make these animals so special.

Our brand new feature for this year is Seahorse Sanctuary, where visitors can discover Ireland’s largest collection of seahorses and marvel at these amazing creatures.

SEA LIFE is a popular destination for educational school trips, language groups, as well as families. It is open 7 days a week all year round (except 25 and 26 December).

www.sealife.ie

Book tickets in advance and save!

Welcome to the historic Avondale House and Forest Park, maintained by Coillte Forest on behalf of the people of Ireland.

Whether your interest is the historic house where Charles Stewart Parnell, the uncrowned king of Ireland and its greatest parliamentarian was born, or in the history and development of forestry in Ireland, you will find much natural, educational and entertainment value on our 214 hectares forest of rare exotic trees and shrubs collected from round the world. The unique Forest Park includes the only examples of Western Red Cedar trees in Ireland, together with many other rare trees and shrubs, and includes the breath taking long sweep of ‘The Great Ride’ that includes towering conifers on the banks of the Avonmore River.

Built in 1779 for Samuel Hayes, the classical house was home to one of Ireland’s foremost authorities in forestry. The house passed to the Parnell’s in 1795 and features original plasterwork, decorations and original furniture. Facilities include tea rooms, signposted walks, children’s play area, an orienteering course and spacious family friendly picnic areas.

Directions: On the N11 – exit Junction 17 and take

the R752 to Rathdrum, then take the L2149 for 1.5 km. GPS Coordinates N 52 54.839W 6 13.394

House Open: Easter to 31st October. See www. coillteoutdoors.ie for times or call 0404-46111 (11-4 pm April May, September, October; 11-5 pm May, June, July).

Café Open: Open Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday - only open weekends during April. Open from bank holiday weekend Monday 6th May - 11 to 5 pm. Subject to change update on Web site.

Forest Park Open: All year round Admission: Forest Park €5.00 (Coins). House: Adult €7.00, Concession €6.50 Family €20.00 Student €4.50.

Excellent group rates available – booking necessary for groups.

Guided Tours: with

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Professional Forester (10+) must be pre-booked €5.00 pp.

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Passionate about plants

WHATS AT GARDENWORLD? National Garden Exhibition Centre Award wining Garden Centre The Beech Tree Cafe Outdoor Living GARDENWORLD KILQUADE

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Gardenworld Kilquade Celebrating the National Garden Exhibition centres 20th birthday WWW.GARDENWORLD.IE

NATIONAL GARDEN EXHIBITION CENTRE

Monday to Saturday 9am till 5.30 Sundays 12pm till 5.30 Bank Holidays 10am till 5.30 Gardenworld Kilquade - Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-2819890

The family-run independent garden centre and nursery that incorporates The National Garden Exhibition Centre (a unique set of 20 inspirational gardens to visit and be inspired by), owner Andrew King is proud of the provenance of his stock. “We grow most of our own indoor and outdoor plants and we will provide what you are looking for, when you want it.” His aim is to have plants so beautiful, and so beautifully grown, that customers will drive hundreds of miles to buy – and they do. From magnificent magnolias to fabulous ferns, there is a huge variety of locally grown plants and specimen varieties as well as a brilliant selection of gardenware: tools, fertilisers, plant feeds, seeds, bulbs. Whether it’s hedging or herbs, a single clematis, a bed of roses or suggestions for an entire shrubbery, Gardenworld has a huge stock of great plants as well as a plant-finding service. “We can supply everything for your outdoor space, down to the last pebble,” says Andrew. GARDENWORLD is also home to OUTDOOR LIVING, the best collection of garden furniture in Europe: every conceivable style of garden furniture – traditional to contemporary – from great brands like Hartman, Bridgman, Alexander Rose, Nova and LeisureGrow – and all at the right price. All your al fresco needs are catered for – there are glasshouses, garden sheds, statuary and outdoor stoves as well as patio accessories, planters, gazebos, benches and even ponds, pumps pu�ing greens. There are displays of utdoor Living and conservatory furniture and ideas for awnings, fencing and even water features. Andrew and his team offer advice on what to choose for your outdoor space and they will deliver and help install, depending on the customer’s needs.

Please contact us on 045-900670 Email: info@avonri.com or logon to www.AvonRi.com Avon Rí, Blessington Lakeshore Resort, Burgage, Blessington, Co.Wicklow

Library Bar and La Touché Lounge Menu available daily from 12–11pm with Live Music Every Weekend Avon Rí has a wide range of leisure activities in Wicklow for you to partake in during your time in the Wicklow countryside. Enjoy a host of indoor

Accommodation or outdoor leisure activities whether on a weekend with friends, family holiday to Ireland or with colleagues on a corporate event. Prices from €20.

IL LAgo Restaurant Our IL Lago Restaurant is now open Friday to Sunday.The setting of the restaurant is stylish yet relaxed, with large floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to Blessington Lake and the Wicklow Countryside.

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Self Catering Accommodation at Avon Rí consists of 39 luxury self catering townhouses with stunning views of the Blessington Lakes and the Wicklow countryside. Each self-catering townhouse comprises 3 large bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

Festival Special, on our heated decking, overlooking the Blessington Lakes, only 10 minutes from Punchestown.

10 of the Top Attractions

Combo Package 1 1/2 hours Play plus 1 game of bowling €10 per child Available daily up to 6pm

Parent & Toddler Mornings 10am — 12noon -€5 per child Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday during term-time.

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any of our Party Packages to include a go for each child on the Cars or Bumper boats — Only El extra per child. (Normal price €2 per go) Check out our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all offers and events

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THE BEECH TREE @ Gardenworld Kilquade showcases the very best of what Co. Wicklow food has to offer and what is in season, with menu specials changing daily.At The Beech Tree we boast a wide selection of the best local and seasonal provisions including fruit and vegetables, meat, breads and Cakes. Virtually all of the produce has been sourced locally by our head chef Chris who believes in reducing the miles your food has to travel.

The menu entirely reflects our seasonal, local ethos."A strict focus on seasonality is encouraged as is a ‘no compromise’ a�itude on quality and taste. We know our suppliers all agree.” We hope you will too.

Monday to Saturday 9am till 5.30 Sundays 12pm till 5.30 Bank Holidays 10am till 5.30 Gardenworld Kilquade - Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-2819890 (Ext. 3)

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Killrudery House & Garden Killruddery House is one of the most successful EIizabethanRevival mansions in Ireland. In the 1820’s the 10th Earl engaged the fashionable architects of the day – Richard Morrison and his son William – to remodel Killruddery. In the 1950’s the house was greatly reduced to its present day proportions, but much of the Morrison’s design and architecture still remain.

The Estate is a popular location for many well known movies and TV mini-series including My Left Foot, Far & Away, Angela’s Ashes, The Tudors and Camelot.

The Gardens at Killruddery are the oldest in Ireland still surviving in their original 17th century unique style together with 18th and

19th century additions. They were designed for the entertainment of a large number of people and therefore the scale is comparable to that of a park and should be regarded as mainly the work of the 4th and 6th Earls. A French Landscape architect named Bonet, a pupil of Le Notre, was known to have been employed by the Earl of Meath in 1682.

The Garden Cafe The Garden Cafe is open daily from 12.30 5.00, serving a selection of homemade desserts, teas and coffees, also Killruddery garden soups.

Situated in one of the most beautiful buildings

in Killruddery, the old ornamental dairy, the Cafe is located within the gardens which require an entrance ticket.

Special event hire at Killruddery includes the formal rooms and the gardens. There is ample car parking in front of the house and good serving areas are provided for catering staff. The grounds of the parklands within view of the house are available for large scale event hire.

Marquees can be erected in this area and there is access for service providers.

Garden Opening Times:

May to September - Daily 9.30am - 6pm; October - Weekends only, 9.30am - 6pm; Late opening on Thursdays, 9:30am - 10pm; Farm Market, every Saturday, 10am - 4pm The house itself is open during July, August, September, daily: 1pm - 4pm.

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Greystones Art Festival

WHAT’s ON//

Welcome back to the

Greystones Arts Festival.

It has been six years since we gave the whole community of Greystones and all the many visitors that throng to this beautiful town of ours a fantastic weekend over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

We have performers coming from all over Europe to entertain you this weekend and we are sure there is something for everyone.

We do hope you get involved and enjoy the weekend.

This has been a particularly difficult year to secure funding and we would like to thank our

Partners and Sponsors for rising to the challenge and our town patrons who once again dig deep...

We now need the support of the audience over the weekend. Please support the bucket collections and understand that a €2 charge (€5 for family of four, babies FOC) into the final night show including fireworks is necessary and hope you understand.

Tel: 086 832 9686 Email: info@greystonesartsfestival.com www.greystonesartsfestival.com

Church Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow Tel: 01 – 2874807 www.vinosrestaurant.ie Facebook.com/VinosRest For Contemporary and Traditional Fireplaces, Stoves & Range Cookers

Fenton Fires Stanley House, Church Road Greystones, Co Wicklow Tel: 01 – 287 4310 www.fentonfires.ie

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The refurbished restaurant is ideally located on the Main Street, just a stone’s throw from the Dart station in the seaside town of Greystones.

Its new Mediterranean décor and diverse menus come together to create a warm and intimate atmosphere.

Vinos restaurant open Tue – Sat, 5pm till late and Sundays from 1pm till late. Vinos Café is open Mon – Fri, 7am till 6pm and Sat- Sunday, 10am till 5pm.

Vinos Restaurant and Café can accommodate parties of up to 60 people

All of our Beef is guaranteed of Irish in Origin and all of our fish is fresh Service Charge is not included. A 10% service charge will apply on parties of 6 or more

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Various Locations ltwalking An opportunity to learn sti minimum age 10 years (Booking required)

I-Puppets Workshop

by Close Act

Sat 1st: 1.00pm & 4.00pm

Shoreline Leisure Centre The workshop i-Puppets is a great way for drama/ dance or circus school students or performers to learn more about acting and puppetry in outdoor/ public spaces and to take part in the spectacle INVASION! (Booking required)

African Drumming Workshop

Beat Box Workshop

Sat 1st: 2.00-5.00pm

by White Noise

Harbour The Drum Circle is a place where we can gather in a safe, noncompetitive space, to explore our connection to rhythm and sound (No Booking required FOC)

Sat 1st: 2.00pm

Healing Workshop with Art Sat 1st: 9.30am -12.30pm Shoreline Leisure Centre A three hour journey to find your life purpose. We live in a wonderful world of colour and through art, we can explore our unique talents and gifts.

(Booking required). Call direct: 086 8502689 or email info@experiencehealing.ie

www.glenviewhotel.com

Meridian Point Beatboxing is the art of making percussion sounds and music with nothing but the mouth. White Noise, Ireland’s leading beatboxer, has been running humanbeatbox workshops for children, teens and adults since 2001 with huge success.

(No booking required, FOC)

The 4* Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club, is situated in the majestic Glen of the Downs in Wicklow (off exit 9 N11), is the perfect location for your family break or business meeting. Situated on 30 acres of landscaped Gardens and Woodland walks, our 70 individually designed guest rooms are furnished with all those little touches that will make you stay truly memorable.

Our Woodlands Restaurant located on the first floor of the hotel is with breathtaking views of the Glen. Our head chef sources and uses all local produce in season and our carefully selected wine list is the perfect accompaniment to all our dining options.

Our Conservatory Bar is the perfect location for a rewinding after a hard day sightseeing, shop[ping or long day in the office, serving both lunch and dinner it is open from 8.30am through to 12.30am, with live entertainment at the weekends Relax and unwind in our Haven Treatment Rooms, all our treatments are tailored to meet your individual needs using Dermalogica products.

For further details please call 01 – 274 000. www.glenviewhotel.com

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WHAT’s ON//

Friday 31st May Junior Stiltwalking Workshop

€20

All day Various Locations

Festival Market

All day Burnaby Park

Jim & Dr Nick Show – Streetwise Community Circus

7.30pm Harbour

Dara MacMahon and Janusz Florczyk in concert

€15 8.00pm Charlesland Hotel

Torann - Weapons of Mass Percussion

8.30pm Harbour

Greystones Film Club’s Black & White Night

& Golf Club

€2

8.30pm Upstairs @ The Happy Pear (Church Road)

The Gigs 1920’s Speakeasy

€7

9.00pm

Hot Spot Café

Take 2

10.00pm

Danns Bar

DJ Dave Purnell (70’s & 80’s Hits)

9.00pm

Mrs.Robinsons

Sat 1st June The Reef Installation by David Làzer

All day

Entrance to Burnaby Park

Festival Market

All day

Burnaby Park

Quilt Making Exhibition

All day

Scouts Den, Trafalgar Road

Healing with Art Workshop

€15

9.30am 12.30pm

Shoreline Leisure Centre

Junior Stiltwalking Workshop

€20

All day

Various Locations

Big Rory & Co present ‘The Giant SeaGulls’

11.30am

Crazy Nurses

12.00pm

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Harbour, Church Road to Burnaby Park Church Road

Oisin Charms

12.00pm

La Touche Place

Julie Rose McCormick Puppet Theatre presents The Chinese Princess and the Cricket

12.30pm

Meridian Point

H2H - Joli Vyann

12.30pm

Burnaby Park

I-Puppets Workshop Close Act

1.00pm

Shoreline Leisure Centre

D’Amour - A Modern Man? By Joe May

1.30pm

Burnaby Park

Boogaloo Social Club

2.00pm

The Happy Pear

Body Painting by Orlagh Gilsenan

2.00pm5.00pm

Escape Boutique Window

Kids Cupcake Club Flowers by Lynda

2.00 4.00pm

La Touche Place

African Drumming Workshop

2.00 5.00pm

Harbour

Julie Rose McCormick Puppets presents Beauty and the Beast

2.00pm

Meridian Point

Beat Box Workshop White Noise

2.00pm

Meridian Point

Funky Fidelma Show Sorcaluba

2.15pm

Rear Beach House

Big Rory and Ochie

3.00pm

Harbour

Greenwood Theatre Company present Earth not Dirt - Directed by Caroline Hill

3.00pm

Presbyterian Hall - Trafalgar Road

Wicklow & further afield Folk Tales - Brendan Nolan

3.00pm

Hot Spot Café

Dance Starz Dance Platform - All Styles Dance Battle & Jam

3.00pm

Meridian Point

Don’t Drink and Dance Joli Vyann

3.30pm

Rear Beach House

Crazy Nurses

3.30pm

Church Road

I-Puppets Workshop Close Act

4.00pm

Shoreline Leisure Centre

D’Amour - A Modern Man? By Joe May

4.30pm

Burnaby Park

Oisin Charms

4.30pm

Rear Beach House

Greystones Art Festival

WHAT’s ON// Big Rory & Ochie

5.00pm

Harbour

Funky Fidelma Show Sorcaluba

5.15pm

Rear Beach House

H2H - Joli Vyann

5.45pm

Burnaby Park

The Gigs Austin Prior

Cirque de Sally - Ouch Entertainment

2.15pm

Burnaby Park

Hitched - by Sorcaluba

2.30pm

Rear Beach House

Greystones Stiltwalkers

3.00pm

Streets of Greystones

Greystones Baton Twirlers

3.00pm

Harbour

Dublin’s Long Lost Theatre Royale & Colm Stride O’Brien

3.30pm

Hot Spot Café

Close Act

3.45pm

Harbour

Big Rory and Ochie

4.30pm

Burnaby Park

7.00 9.00pm

Mrs. Robinsons

9.00pm

Hot Spot

DJ Dave Purnell (70’s & 80’s Hits)

9.00pm

Mrs. Robinsons

Jeremy Farquar – Twisted Butler

4.30pm

Burnaby Park

Dog Ruff

10.00pm

Beach House

Cirque de Sally - Ouch Entertainment

5.00pm

Harbour

Live Music with Andy Mann

5.30pm

Mrs. Robinsons

Hitched - by Sorcaluba

5.45pm

Rear Beach House

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

€7

Sun 2nd June GRAPE Arts Expo

12.00 5.00pm

Harbour

Lisa Marie Berry Irish Dancers

7.30pm

Harbour

The Reef Installation - by David Làzer

All day

Entrance to

Big Rory & Co present ‘The SeaGulls’

8.00pm

Church Road to the Burnaby Park

Dance in India

8.00pm

Harbour

8.00pm

Upstairs @ The Happy Pear

9.45pm

Harbour

10.30pm

The Harbour Greystones

9.00pm

Hot Spot Café

Soul Purpose

10.00pm

Beach House

The Baskervilles

10.00pm

Danns Bar

Resident DJ

9.00pm

Mrs. Robinsons

Burnaby Park Festival Market

All day

Burnaby Park

Quilt Making Exhibition

All day

Scouts Den, Trafalgar Road

Junior Stiltwalking Workshop

All day

Various Locations

12.00 5.00pm

Burnaby Park

Sergey Sergeev Collodion Process Photography

Greystones Kids Film Club Present ET

€2

Close Act Greystones Fireworks

€2 pp/ €5 fml of 4

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Ukelele Street Jam

All Church Road afternoon

Big Rory and Ochie

1.30pm

Burnaby Park

Greystones Doggy Show (12.30pm registration)

1.30pm

Burnaby Park

Jeremy Farquar – Twisted Butler

1.30pm

Burnaby Park

Claire-Marie Murray -Aerial Hoop Show

from 2.00pm

Burnaby Park (4 x 10 min shows on the hour)

The Gigs Nigel Mooney & the Johnny Taylor Trio

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StreEt Theatre//

Oisin Charms

Jim & Dr Nick Show

Sat 1st: 12.00pm

by Streetwise Community Circus

La Touche Place

Sat 1st: 4.30pm

Fri 31st: 7.30pm

Rear Beach House With a profuse collection of skill sets, this creative, fine polished comedic escape artist brings immediate strategic value to an all original performance

Harbour Jim & Dr Nick will entertain and amu se all the family with their hilarious antics.

Don’t Drink and Dance

by Joli Vyann

Sat 1st: 3.30pm Rear Beach House

‘Don’t Drink and Dance’ is a playful and impressive cocktail of technical a dance and acrobatic skills mixed with in humorous narrative, a girl meets boy a bar scenario with a twist!

D’Amour - A Modern Man?

By Joe May

Sat 1st: 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Burnaby Park Joseph D’Amour Bouffon wanders the world performing for the memory of his lost love. Wonderful Theatrical Street Entertainment.

Funky Fidelma Show

by Sorcaluba

Sat 1st: 2.15pm & 5.15pm Rear Beach House Funky Fidelma, Queen of the Disco Pole - It’s the totally awesome, super funky, disco dancing, pole climbing circus show!!immediate strategic value to an all original performance

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

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

Greystones Art Festival

StreEt Theatre//

Cirquede Sally

by Joe May

y Park Sun 2nd: 2.15pm Burnab 5.00pm Harbour

ts down Fading circus star Sally pu steps into her knitting needles and performance, the ring to give her final time. the performance of a life

Jeremy Farquar Twisted Butler by Joe May

H2H

by Joli Vyann Sat 1st: 12.30pm & 5.45pm

Burnaby Park This show uses the language of partner acrobatics and dance – where fragility, trust and balance are crucial – to explore the fragility of human relationships.

Sun 2nd: 1.30pm & 4.30pm Burnaby Park Jeremy Farquar, butler to the incredibly powerful, is ready to tell some tales.

Truly unique. Whistle blowing wisdom.

“The best street show I have seen” Steven Berkoff.

Aerial Hoop Show

Close Act

A collaboration between Dutch Company Close Act and Greystones Arts Festiva

by Claire-Marie Murray

Sun 2nd: 3.45pm & 9.45pm Harbour 5 eyes look at you. Strange, funny, frightening? They are the researchers of this planet, the explorers of our time. Eyes of a collective brain?

Controlled from a different level.

Wait and see, they will pass through your space.

Sun 2nd: 4 x 10 min shows on the hour from 2.00pm Burnaby Park Claire performs her aerial hoop routine throughout the afternoon.

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Greystones Church Road, Tel: 01 – 287 7165 Kilcoole Tel: 01 – 287 3111 Newtownmountkennedy Tel: 01 – 281 0588

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The Boogaloo Social Club

Greystones Art Festival

MUSIC//

Sat 1st: 2.00 - 5.00pm Outside “The Happy Pear”

Torann - Weapons of Mass Percussion

Fri 31st: 8.30pm

Harbour Getting ready for Glastonbury 2013, Torann sound will open the festival with drumm ing that has been variously described as Tribal, Rock, Techno, Celtic, Drum’n’Bass and Contemporary Irish.

1920’s Speakeasy

A celebration of world music, from Fela Kuti to Kazakhstan, from Tinariwen to Timbuktu, DJ Pablo Buerno will be delight Greystonians with some global grooves.

Fri 31st: 9.00pm Hot Spot Café 1920’s Speakeasy evening with the Jhil Quin Rhythm & Roots Bandperformance

illes ke:rv as2nd The BSun 10.00pm Danns Bar

A cosmic blend of Rock, Folk, Blues, and Country. This band is made up of Phelim Drew: Vocals, Guitar, Tom Galvin: Guitar, Vocals, Kevin Kennedy: Bass, Vocals, Kevin Malone: Drums

Nigel Mooney & the Johnny Taylor Trio Sun 2nd: 9.00pm

Hot Spot Nigel Mooney who just made album of the week on RTE Radio 1 with ‘The Bohemian Mooney’ is widely regarded as Ireland’s leading jazz singer and guitarist

Soul Purpose Sun 2nd: 10.00pm Beach House Soul Purpose recreates the music of the best soul performers of our time and has cultivated an esteemed reputation as one of the best Soul bands in the country.

We stock a full range of redken products.

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....and much more including COMEDY//

visual arts//

spoken word// Dance//

family//

Children shows//

Tel: 086 832 9686 Email: info@greystonesartsfestival.com www.greystonesartsfestival.com

s k r o w e r i F s e n o Greyst Sun 2nd: 10.30pm The Harbour Greystones Often billed as one of the most innovative fireworks companies in the business, Rocket Pyrotechnics have a reputation for ‘designer fireworks displays’ and their art of fireworks is regularly featured on television documentaries and in newspapers and magazines

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Lawnmowers, Strimmers, Ride-Ons, Sales & Service, Tool Hire & Repairs

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Meridian Point S.C., Greystones Wicklow Town Retail Park The Park, Carrickmines

Ph: 01 255 7532 M: 086 268 0107

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Walking in Wicklow

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The countryside of Ireland is a patchwork of many different landscape types, including several mountainous and upland areas. One of the most spectacular of these is in county Wicklow, just south of Dublin, which despite its proximity to the capital contains many kilometres of wonderfully unspoilt mountain trails.

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The scenic valley of Glenmalure is the longest glacier valley in Ireland & the UK. Overlooked by Leinster’s highest peak, Lugnaquillia (925m), this remote valley was once territory to fierce battles such as the Battle of Glenmalure (1580) where English troops were annihilated at the hands of the Irish clansmen under Feagh MacHugh O’Byrne.

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Some 200 years later, it became the haunting ground of the United Irishmen under Michael Dwyer. Dwyer used safe houses in Glenmalure to meet and plan rebellions. It is also said that Dwyer used to come down from the hills to taunt the Red Coats who were constructing the Military Road before disappearing again! Indeed he watched their barracks at Drumgoff from whats now known as ‘Dwyer’s Rock’ on the side of Mullacor Mountain.

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How to get there: • From Laragh/Glendalough – take the Rathdrum road at Lynham’s Hotel out of the village. Go over the bridge and take the first right. This will lead you over the mountains & down into Glenmalure. At the crossroads turn left into the Glenmalure Lodge and carpark • From N11 – take the Rathdrum exit and follow signs for Rathdrum. In Rathdrum village, turn left at the Bank Of Ireland and stay on this road. The Road bends to the right at Byrne’s Pub, Greenan, and you will arrive at the Glenmalure Lodge and car park.

Keep your eyes peeled for: Much of the route is surrounded by forestry, mainly conifers including Norway spruce, Sitka spruce, lodgepole pine and Japanese larch. Glenmalure is also well known among birdwatchers for rare birds like peregrine falcons who breed in the area. Garden warbler have been seen around the Dwyer Monument.

Walking in Wicklow litical leaders, fighting for Home Rule and the rights of Irish tenants.

How to get there:

Avondale Rathdrum is an attractive town perched high above the Avonmore River valley. The town is well known internationally, having hosted the International Cartoon Festival for many years and acting as a film set for many famous movies including: ‘Michael Collins’, ‘Durango’, ‘A Love divided’, and ‘Turning Green’.

Just outside Rathdrum lies Avon-

dale House and Forest Park This 500 acre wonderland of wildlife and flora stretches along the banks of the Avonmore River simply begging children of all ages to explore and discover its every inch. The house itself was originally built in 1777, and was the birthplace of Charles Stewart Pranell. Born into the ‘Big House’ in 1846, Parnell was nevertheless a fierce nationalist and went on to become one of Ireland’s greatest po-

• From N11 – take the exit for Rathdrum and follow signs until you reach the town. The road skirts around the town until you reach the cross roads at Avon Motors. On your right is Parnell Park where you will find free parking. To find Avondale House and Forest Park, turn left at the crossroads and continue for another 1.5km. Ample pay parking provided.

Keep your eyes peeled for: Avondale is famous for its array of native & exotic trees. Near the house, towering high with a flaky bark, there are eucalyptus trees. Pick a fallen leave & rub it, you will get a very familiar smell. This rich and diverse forest is home to a wide range of animals, insects, mosses and fungi. A colony of whiskered bats also reside here.

Watch out for them at dusk! Although widespread across Europe, they are a threatened species in Ireland.

How to get there:

The Cliff Walk Bray has a rich & diverse heritage, comprising important natural landmarks such as Bray Head and a number of structures of historical and architectural importance, dating back to the Victorian era when Bray was an immensely popular holiday destination. Although Bray was served by both coach & mail coach from the late 1700’s, its popularity soared as a direct

• From M50 – driving south bound brings you directly onto the M11.

Take the Bray north exit and turn left at the Royal Hotel. Keep driving until you see the train station.

Keep your eyes peeled for: The rocky crags of Bray Head are home to a large & noisy population of kittiwakes. The rocky & somewhat inaccessible coves along the coast are breeding sites for grey seal. The high cliff walk allows clear views across the Irish Sea and on a clear day you may be able to spot pods of dolphin, porpoise and even whales.

result of the work of one man, William Dargan. Dargan was responsible for extending the railway to Bray in 1854 and also constructing the familiar Esplanade area.

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Glendalough

valley carved out during the Ice Age. Leaving behind the rugged splendour of the cliffs, tell tale deposits and the two lakes.

Famous for its round tower and the monastic site of Saint Kevin, Glendalough is possibly the best known tourist destination in Ireland. Meaning ‘the valleyof two lakes’, Glendalough is a truly spellbinding and spiritual place which possesses the uncanny ability to completely enthral.

St. Kevin first came to Glendalough in the 6th Century to live as a hermit, but inspired so many others that his solitude was short lived and a monastery was formed. The settlement flourished and expanded for many years before being destroyed in the 16th Century. The remains of the monastic settlement seen today tell just a small part of this story, which is interpreted superbly at the Glendalough Visitor Centre.

Rich in History and its many wonderful archaeological discoveries, this Special Area of Conservation also possesses a captivating wild beauty. It is a perfect example of a U shaped glacier

How to get there!

• From N11 – take the exit for Glendalough at Kilmacanogue. Continue on this road, passing through Roundwood and Laragh villages. Just after the sign for the Wicklow Gap, take a left turn into the Visitor Centre car park.

• From N81 – turn off at Hollywood and drive over the scenic Wicklow Gap. On reaching the T-junction at the other side of the mountains, turn right. Visitor Centre car park is the next left.

Keep your eyes peeled for: Glendalough is not only famous for its cultural heritage but also for the abundance of wildlife & plants which inhabit the area. Glendalough is home to badgers, foxes and a large herd of sika like deer, red squirrels & you might even spot some feral goats.

Glendalough is also a haven for birds & birdwatchers alike.

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Wicklow 200

The 2013 Wicklow 200 & Wicklow 100 Sunday June 9th 2013 The Wicklow 200 is a non-competitive cycle ride that takes place on one day every June. It covers 200 kilometres around the roads of beautiful County Wicklow (the Garden of Ireland) and attracts over 2000 cyclists from many different countries. The shorter Wicklow Challenge takes place on the same day, and shares most of its route with the Wicklow 200.

Taking part in the “Wicklow 200” or the shorter “Wicklow 100” is taking part in one of the best cycling challenges in Ireland. This very popular event which is on it’s 32nd year, incorporates some of the most difficult mountains in Co. Wicklow to cycle

At Cycleplus, we believe we are unique in offering outstanding service coupled with great prices and a top quality repair and service centre.

We would be delighted to talk to you about your cycling needs, whether you are an experienced racer, or new to the sport. We promise not to blind you with technical terms, but instead will offer you straightforward and friendly advice on products that we believe are right for you and your budget.

We have an exciting range of carefully selected bikes from quality manufacturers

C59-Nero, Available from Cycle Plus Greystones

Shoreline Leisure Centre in Greystones, all their excellent facilities at the centre are at your disposal. Along the way we have water, food and repair stops at Manor Kilbride, Baltinglass and Rathdrum. Also our

The Wicklow 200 is famous for its roving repair vehicles who up and at the same time relaxed, friendly and welcoming covers some of the most travel on the circuit are atmosphere, and for its ability to breathtaking scenic roads combine this with organisation of always delighted to assist the highest standard. in the whole of Ireland. in the event of a mechaniOver 2,000 cyclists from The event has been organised cal problem. At the end of all walks of life took part in each year since it started in 1981 the day you will be reward2012 and they thoroughly by the Irish Veteran Cyclists ed with a certificate for Association. enjoyed it. Most of those completing the event and said that they would be back again with a medal, along with food, tea and coffee. their friends in 2013. With back up supYou will then be able to look around and port from the Garda, the Civil Defence, the chat with others who have experienced Cycle Trade, Wicklow Chamber of Comthe event. merce, Wicklow Tourism and the Irish While every year many cyclists who Veteran Cyclist’s Association members have never attempted a similar challenge who take part as cycle marshals you are before complete the Wicklow 200 sucassured of a great cessfully, it requires attention to training day out and a and preparation. Starting at 7:00 a.m. lifetime expeririders are allowed up to 14 hours to comence. plete the route. The event is open to all Starting and cyclists, of any age. Previous participants finishing at the have included riders from 12 to almost 80 years of age, and from beginners to interKuraro Force 1000, nationally known ex-professionals.

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in store to cater for all types of rider and all budgets. But if you see something you like, and want anything changed or upgraded we are only too happy to swap components in and out to meet your requirements. Alternatively, we can start with a bare frameset and build you a bike from scratch to your exact specification.

We looking forward to seeing you in the shop.

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Fashion Focus

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Fa shionFOCUS … or is it? Whether we have beautiful sunny days or just mild spring weather either way it’s important we look our best ladies. So dust off the skirts, cropped trousers & sleeveless tops & get ready to flash the flesh!

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Fa shionFOCUS Just pair with Skinny Jeans or cute Denim Shorts!

Finish the look!

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There is so much colour on the catwalks for this summer that even if the sun doesn’t appear much, our wardrobes will keep us smiling & feeling happy!

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Health & Beauty

. . . o T w o H ...Make-up Guide!!!

with Nichola Curran

W

e all love to follow whats on trend in makeup but some of what we see on the runway is not exactly wearable for the everyday woman going to work or simply just to feel good about yourself as you go about your daily routine. My tutorial today is to show you how you can get the hottest catwalk inspired looks but in a wearable and budget friendly way. This look is inspired by colour and i have chosen to express this in a bright pop of colour on the lips.

1. Prime your skin based on your skintype.

I have quite dry and red skin so i am using Eucerin anti redness moisturiser.

2. Choose a foundation that matches your skin tone and buff this into your skin preferably using a buffing or stippling brush this just helps to evenly spread the product and give you an air brushed look. I am using the 123 perfect foundation from bourjois which is amazing if you have any kind of red pigmentation in your skin and i am buffing this in with a real techniques buffing brush.

3. Next onto the eyes, as this is a daytime look we are not going too heavy on the eyes. using the oh so special eyeshadow pallette from SLEEK i am using the white shimmer shadow all over my lid and up to my brow bone. next using a crease brush i am using the light matte brown shade and just using back and forth movements lightly defining the crease.

Next take the dark matt brown shade and repete what we did with the lighter brown shade although not going as high as we did above the crease. this will

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add depth to the eyes but in a subtle way.

4. Line your waterline with a white eyeliner, im using one from rimmel . this will open up your eyes.

5. This next step is optional. I have put a very thin line of gel liner along my lash line to define my eye shape.

6. Add mascara, i am using benefit “they’re real” 7. If needed apply concealer to your undereye area. As the foundation i am using is great for hiding all kinds of discolouration i dont have to use a concealer over this.

8. The lip colour i have gone for is a bright coral colour from rimmel. And as orange is featured heavily on trend this season i have toned it down slightly to make it more wearable.

9. After you have applied your lip colour, take a small dab of the same coral colour on your finger and dab it into the apples of your cheeks, i love using products in more than one way, this gives a gorgeous summery look.

10. Apply a clear lip gloss over your lips.

11. This step is optional but i think it just compleets the whole look. Taking some of the clear lip gloss dab some on your fingers and pat them together to just take away the stickiness, then dab this over the coral colour on your cheeks and up around your temples.

This gives a gorgeous dewey summer look without leaving you shiny.

12. Also dab a bit of the gloss onto your eyelids.

13. Depending on your skin type use some light setting powder on the areas you want to mattify. i have done this around my nose , chin and forehead area.

This is a great look that can take you all through the day and if you wanna switch it up and use it for nighttime simply just add more colour to the eyes using the SLEEK pallette.

Products used: • Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation – €15.99 • SLEEK Oh So Special Eyeshadow Pallette – €9.99 www.beautyemporium.ie • Essence Gel Liner – €3.99 approx • Rimmel White Eyeliner – €4.99 approx • Benefit They’re Real Mascara – €11 Pocket Size in Boots • Rimmel Lipstick in “Coral in Gold” – €5.49 • Essence Clear Lipgloss – €1.49 • Catrice Loose Powder – €4.99

www.facebook.com/pages/ Nichola-Curran-Makeup-Artist Photos: Alan Eogan (JJ Photography)

Health & Beauty

...keep your skin looking great!!! with Nevaeh Health & Beauty

S

kin is the largest organ in the human body, yet we often take it for granted. Facing shelf after shelf of facial products, when out shopping, can be daunting. Here are a few quick tips to great healthy looking skin:

Cleanse: It is important to cleanse your skin every night to remove make-up, impurities, and excess oil. A morning cleansing is also important, as it removes any toxins the skin eliminates during the night and refreshes the skin.

Exfoliate: Exfoliation is one of the most important things you can do for your skin

to achieve healthy and glowing skin. Skin scrubs, although great for the body, can be too abrasive on the face and cause sensitivity... Remember skin doesn’t need to feel tight and dry to be considered clean. In fact, that usually means you have stripped away important layers of natural oils. We recommend Daily microfoliant from Dermalogica.

This is a gentle non-abrasive exfoliant that can be used 3 to 7 times a week depending on your skin type.

Tone: Toning skin keeps the pores clean and skin healthy.

This will prepare skin to be more receptive to the nourishing care that comes with moisturising.

your skin soaked up in the shower.

It’ll have you looking healthier in no time, with soft, hydrated skin. SPF is a must in any moisturiser UV rays are always there even on cold winter days it is important to protect your skin all year round.

Healthy Diet: It is also a good idea to eat foods that are fresh and not overly processed . Vitamins A, C and E are very important for healthy skin, these can be found in loads of fruit and veg along with many other foods. Drinking plenty of water helps to keep skin hydrated.

Note from Nevaeah’s: It is important to Exercise & get your beauty sleep as both help skin to flush out pores & rejuvenate

Moisturise: It’s best to apply moisturiser right after you shower, this locks in the water

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... take care of your hair!!!

contains hydrolysed keratin and soy protein which actively repairs the hair cuticle fibre and matrix of each strand,

with View Hair & Beauty

ers and protects the surface of the hair and improves shine, structure and strength to the hair strands.

H

ow to Pamper your hair and get that great healthy shine and feeling back into your hair.

Proper pampering is all about the products treatments and how it is used that makes the difference, in my professional opinion I would always go for the indola inova intense repair range. This range is full of natural ingredients including keratin which is one of the important elements of the hair structure.

Step: 1 the indola inova shampoo, this shampoo cleanses the hair while wheat proteins work to repair the hair shaft, it has been formulated to transform weak and damaged hair into hair with health and shine, it

Step: 2 using then the conditioner it lay-

Step: 3 Indola Innova Repair Rinse off Treatment helps in rebuilding damaged and brittle hair. The Treatment contains cationic polymers, pro-vitamin B5, hydrolysed keratin and other nourishing ingredients that repairs the hair structure from deep within to give that strong healthy feeling back. I personally like leaving this treatment in my hair loosely clamped up whilst pottering or doing the house work etc. and then rinsing it out J The thing I like about these products is it never weighs your hair down or leaves a build-up. I would recommend using these products 2-3 times weekly with the intense leave in rinse out treatment one a week and try not to use a to high alcohol content shampoo in between using the indola inova range, after a few weeks your hair will feel revived and have that high glossy shine once again.

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Trades & Services

T r a d e s & Se r v i ce s Car Servicing

Paving & Patios

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We come to you at your home or workplace Our after-hours service is operated by experienced staff.

Equestrian Centres

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Sport Focus

Machester Utd. celebrationS

T

he month of May is an exciting time in the year’s sporting calendar and see’s the culmination of a seasons worth of blood, sweat and tears for many teams. European finals are contested and league champions are crowned. Ambitions are realized for the lucky few and dreams are crushed for the many unfortunate others. Sport is either triumph or torture but we love it.

Premier League concludes With one game left to play, the Premier League is all but decided. League winners, Manchester United secure their 20th League title and Wigan, Reading and Queens Park Rangers are relegated to the second tier of English football.

There is one last Champions League place up for grabs with Spurs hoping Arsenal will slip up in their final game and allow them to snatch the coveted prize from their grasp. The mid table teams will play out the remaining game for pride with one eye on their summer holidays and the other on next season.

This season is a particularly poignant one as it see’s Alex Ferguson bring the curtain down on his 26 year reign

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Sir Alex Ferguson

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as Manchester United manager. It is definitely the end of an era which has brought an unprecedented level of success to Manchester United including 13 Premier League titles and 2 Champions Leagues. Ferguson leaves a healthy club with a world-wide fan base and a young talented team to his fellow Scotsman David Moyes. Moyes is an experienced and successful manager from his time with Everton and the eyes of the world will be on him to see if he can fill the big tartan boots left by Sir Alex.

Paul Scholes retirement almost slipped under the radar during Fergie’s fanfare. He deserves a special mention as part of the ‘one-club legend’ club. His unassuming character is testament to his commitment to Manchester United and he is as decorated a player as one will find in world football. He is a consummate professional and it’s quite fitting that he bows out quietly.

Manchester United are not the only team to appoint a new manager.

There is a changing of the guard at three of the top four clubs in the Premier League. Roberto Mancini was relieved of his duties as a result of failing to defend the league title and a poor performance in the Champions League.

Current Malaga manager, Manuel Pellegrini, is the front runner to take the Sky Blues hot seat.

Rafa Benitez can hold his head high after winning the Europa League and securing Champions League football with Chelsea. He knew when he arrived that he would only see out the season as interim Blues boss and reports suggest that Jose Mourinho will make a prodigal return as Chelsea manager and reunite with the eccentric Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

With this managerial merry-goround happening at the top level, it may allow teams such as Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal to steal a march on their rivals next year. The new managers at the top three clubs will take time to mould their teams to their vision and if the clubs below them can hit the ground running then we might see a very interesting Premier League

campaign for 2013/14. Next season is definitely the most uncertain and unpredictable season in recent memory and I for one am looking forward to it.

Fight Night - Paulie Malignaggi V Adrien Broner: The Showdown kicked off with a Las Vegas press conference to officially announce the June

upset the apple cart. Adrien is nothing more than a Floyd Mayweather wannabe. He needs to get his own character. He doesn’t have his own personality. I didn’t get my titles handed to me.

I had to earn them.

Broner: Everyone is saying ‘He’s going up in weight. Is he going to be strong enough and fast enough to take on a world class world champion?’ I know Paulie is going to come out to fight like he always does, but this will be his fourth loss to a world champion.

Adrien Broner

22 world championship showdown between two of the most colorful characters in the sport, WBA Welterweight World Champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi and Two-Division World Champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner.

World Champion Adrien Broner promised an emotionally charged affair when the excitable and vocal pair finally meet in the ring on Saturday, June 22 in Malignaggi’s backyard at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Malignaggi: Now you’re fighting a real fighter. Real fighters punch back.

He’s coming up to a real weight class against a real man. He’s going to get hit a lot too. Guys like you, they’re a dime a dozen. I am fortunate to get these kinds of opportunities and usually I’m able to

He just keeps getting whooped by champions. I take him seriously, but he’s a clown. He’s going to come out with big feet, dyed hair and a crazy outfit, but I’m going to punch him until his nose is red enough to complete out the outfit.

Golf Us Open Merion Golf Club, Ardmore Pennsylvania June 10th-16th 2012:

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News & Events The US Open returns to the historic Merion Golf Club, Ardmore Pennsylvania after thirty-two years. This golf club has hosted eighteen USGA championship tournaments, more than any other course, since opening in 1896 and is famous as the venue for the only grand slam win in the history of golf by Bobby Jones in 1930. Tiger Woods did hold all four majors at the same time but it was over two calendar years so Bobby Jones’ record still stands.

Tiger is the in form player going into this tournament having won four out of the seven tournaments that he’s played this year, most recently winning the Players Championship at Sawgrass Florida, and is hot favourite to win his first major since 2008.

A win here would bring Tiger to fifteen majors, just three short of Jack Nicklaus’ record of eighteen, and would signal the return of the ‘old Tiger’ to the upper echelons of golf once again.

Another American golfer chasing a major win is Phil Mickleson. The US Open is one title that’s missing from the mild mannered Yank’s trophy cabinet and he’ll be hoping that this is the year he can change his luck in this tournament.

Ireland will be watching Rory McIllroy to see if the twenty three year old phenomenon can repeat his feat of 2011 and win the US Open a second

Roland Garros

time. McIllroy has struggled for consistency since changing to Nike clubs but has shown glimpses of his golfing abilities in recent tournaments. If he finally gets to grips with his new hardware then he could give Tiger a run for his money.

It’s hard to see past Tiger Woods for the US Open this year but whatever the result, fans will get to see the cream of the golfing world compete for that elusive major tournament win. Best of luck to Rory McIllroy. We’ll be rooting for you.

Nadal on clay. However, Federer does go deep in every Grand Slam event. He has an incredible record of reaching at least the semi-finals of thirty-one of the last thirty-five tournaments. He will no doubt be in the mix for this tournament but has managed to win it only once in his career. A betting Federer fan would be better served saving his money for Wimbledon where the Swiss racketeer is king.

Djokovic and Andy Murray are currently ranked number one and number two in the world respectively. Murray is a doubt to play the tournament due

Tennis French Open – Roland Garros May 26th - June 6th 2013:

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Rafael Nadal rides into town for the French Open with swagger on 26th of May this year. Nadal is the undisputed king of clay. He has won the French Open seven times and has won a remarkable fifty-two out of fifty-three singles matches at Roland Garros.

Nadal’s fellow professionals got brief respite during his seven month lay-off last year but he has returned with a vengeance and has won four clay tournaments since his return in February.

Roger Federer is the grass master but historically loses out to his nemesis

Rafael nadal to injury so Djokovic may represent Nadal’s biggest threat to an eighth French Open title.

This tournament is as close to a formality as you can get at the top level of sport so it’s best just to sit back and watch the master of clay at work.

Rafael Nadal has one hand on the prize just by turning up and the title is definitely his to lose barring an injury.

Count on the powerful Spaniard to serve up a cracker.

News & Events

Biddy’s Own Guinness & Beef Stew

€13.95

The best of Irish Food & Drink combined in one bowl served with traditional brown soda bread.

Jakes Bar

St Kevin’s Beef Burger

Welcome to Jakes Bar at Lynham’s Hotel situated in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. Our traditional Irish Pub is established since 1776 and the Lynham family took it over in 1979. With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, our old world bar has an open fire and is filled with local artwork and a notable collection of memorabilia from years gone by.

All of our dishes are freshly prepared with the finest of ingredients and we source produce locally. With live music every weekend Jakes Bar in Lynham’s Hotel is the perfect place to sit back relax and have the craic.

Wild Wicklow Venison Sausage

€7.25

served with Spring Onion & Potato Cake & Port Wine Jus.

€13.95

St Kevin’s Bre melted on top of our Beef Burger topped with crispy onion strings & Jalapeno relish

Wicklow Hills Ploughman’s Platter©

€13.95

Selection of Wicklow Cheeses & Glazed Ham served with Pickled Onions, Ploughman’s Relish & Irish Brown Soda Bread

Steak on the stone is a meal like

no other. A meal where you have the opportunity to cook your steak exactly as you like and where every last mouthful is guaranteed to be as hot and delicious as if it were the first.

1. Upon arrival at your table your steak will be seared on one side.

Your waiter or waitress (or yourself) should then turn your steak ensuring it is seared on all sides.

2. It is then left to you to cut and cook each individual mouthful exactly as you like, adding your chosen sauces either before or after the cooking process

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3. For a more well done steak, cut a couple of bite size pieces and turn them a few times. This will sear them on the outside and begin to cook them through whilst ensuring all the flavours and moisture of your selected cut are trapped inside.

4. If you like your steak more on the rare side, a complete steak will stay rare on the inside for much longer than the bite sized pieces you cut, so simply slice, sear and enjoy each mouthful.

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Lincoln

Parental Guidance

Released: 24/05/2013 Billy Crystal produces and stars in this comedy about grandparents struggling to come to terms with modern parenting techniques. When his stressed-out, highachieving daughter Alice (Marisa Tomei) has to go away on a work trip, Artie and Diane Decker (Crystal and Bette Midler) find themselves in charge of their three grandchildren. After trying unsuccessfully to implement the 21st-century methods in which their daughter has carefully instructed them, the couple decide to revert to their own methods.

Beautiful Creatures

Release Date: 14/06/2013 Supernatural teenage drama directed by Richard La Gravenese and adapted from the Caster Chronicles series of novels by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. A mysterious young girl, Lena, moves to a new school in Gatlin, South Carolina, quickly grabbing the attention of local boy, Ethan. When it comes to light that Lena is in fact a Caster and has only a short time before she faces ‘claiming’ by either the light or dark side of her gift, the pair set out to find a way to unlock the secrets of their past and discover they share a connection through history.

Bullet to the Head

Release Date: 31/05/2013 Walter Hill directs this action thriller based on Alexis Nolent’s French graphic novels series ‘Du plomb dans la tete’. Sylvester Stallone stars as Jimmy Bobo, a veteran hitman who teams up with a young NYPD detective to avenge the murders of their respective partners. As their investigations into the killings lead them from the back alleys of New Orleans to the highest corridors of power in Washington DC, the two men vow to sacrifice everything to exact their revenge.

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Release Date: 07/06/2013 Steven Spielberg’s 19th-century political biopic stars Daniel Day Lewis as America’s sixteenth president Abraham Lincoln. The film focuses on the last few months of Lincoln’s life, which not only saw the ending of slavery despite dogged opposition from many inside Lincoln’s own cabinet, but also the Union victory in the American Civil War. The supporting cast includes Sally Field as Lincoln’s wife Mary Todd Lincoln, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Lincoln’s son Robert and Tommy Lee Jones as Radical Republican Congay-Lewis won the Golden Globe Award for his role in the Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama category.

A Good Day to Die Hard

07/06/2013 Bruce Willis reprises his role as the vestwearing NY cop John Mc Clane in this fifth instalment of the archetypal action franchise.

This time around, Mc Clane travels to Russia to help out his son Jack (Jai Courtney), who, unbeknownst to his father, is an undercover CIA operative trying to stop the theft of nuclear weapons. With the Russian mafia snapping at their heels and time running out, the pair soon discover that although their approaches may differ slightly, the end result is certainly no less explosive.

Flight

Release Date: 31/05/2013 Denzel Washington stars in this mystery drama as an airline pilot who finds himself in the line of fire. Captain William Whitaker (Washington) saves a flight from crashing by performing a skilled emergency landing that saves the lives of everyone on board.

But the subsequent investigation into the incident leads to the suggestion that Whitaker had alcohol in his system during the flight, an allegation that could see him being sent to prison.ash leads the authorities to conclude that Whitaker had alcohol in his system during the flight. Now, faced with the prospect of a life sentence, and with a hungry media smelling blood, Whitaker finds himself forced to go on the offensive to fight for his future.

Broken City

Release Date: 21/06/2013 An ex-cop finds himself in over his head when he agrees to help out the mayor of New York City in this tense political thriller from director Allen Hughes. Having had to sacrifice a promising career when he was involved in a controversial shooting, tough street cop Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) is spared a prison stretch by the intervention of the city’s popular Mayor Nicholas Hostetler (Russell Crowe). Starting afresh as a private investigator, Billy is soon hired by Hostetler to find out if his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is being unfaithful. But when her suspected lover is later found dead, Billy realises too late that the mayor’s motives run deeper than expected, and that if he’s to stay alive, he needs to take the fight to his opponents, risking all to reveal the truth.

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Oz The Great And Powerful

Release Date: 28/06/2013 Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he’s hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches, Theodora, Evanora , and Glinda, who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.

Animal Music

Julia Donaldson (illustrated by Nick Sharratt) Age 1+, €11.99 There’s harmony in the air when the animals get together for a concert with a difference! Koala’s playing his flute, Badger’s bashing away on the drums and Squirrel’s strumming on the guitar. Sing and dance along -- you’ve never seen a show like it!

50 Monster Stories Age 6+, €6.99

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Sea Quest: Cephalox the Cyber Squid Adam Blade Age 6+, €6.10

From the author of Beast Quest, comes an exciting new series...

Deep in the water lurks a new breed of Beast.

Evil swims beneath the seas of the planet Nemos.

When Cephalox the Cyber Squid kidnaps Max’s dad, he gives chase in a stolen submarine. Can Max use his bravery, cunning and skill with gadgets to rescue him? And will he discover who controls the terrifying Robobeasts?

Prepare to enter the monster’s lair. This fiercely entertaining collection includes tales by Joseph Jacobs & Edith Nesbit, with gripping illustrations bringing dragons, goblins & ogres to life

House of Secrets

Chris Columbus & Ned Vizzini Age 9+, €11.99 When Brendan, Cordelia and Nell move to Kristoff House they have no idea that they are about to unleash the dark magic locked within. For the house once belonged to a crazed writer, whose stories have come to life. Literally. Now the Walker kids must battle against deadly pirates, bloodthirsty warriors and a bone-crunching giant. If they fail they will never see their parents again and a power-mad Witch will take over the world.

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Star Trek Into Darkness (12a)

Release Date: May 9th In the wake of a shocking act of terror from within their own organization, the crew of The Enterprise is called back home to Earth. In defiance of regulations and with a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an unstoppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice.

As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Epic (G)

Release Date: May 22nd Epic is a 3D CG action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other.

From the creators of Ice Age and Rio, Epic tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teen age girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world… and ours.

The Hangover Part III (TBC)

Release Date: May 24th “The Hangover Part III” is the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ recordshattering comedy franchise. This time, there’s no wedding. No bachelor party.

What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

Man Of Steel (12a)

Release Date: June 14th In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/KalEl (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer?

Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.

Release Date: May 23rd Since Dom and Brian’s Rio heist toppled a kingpin’s empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives incomplete.

Meanwhile, Hobbs has been tracking an organization of lethally skilled mercenary drivers across 12 countries, whose mastermind is aided by a ruthless secondin-command revealed to be the love Dom thought was dead, Letty. The only way to stop the criminal outfit is to outmatch them at street level, so Hobbs asks Dom to assemble his elite team in London. Payment? Full pardons for all of them so they can return home and make their families whole again.

After Earth (TBC)

Release Date: June 6th A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an unstoppable alien creature that escaped during the crash. Father and son must learn to work together and trust one another if they want any chance of returning home. (c) Sony

The Great Gatsby (12a)

Release Date: May 16th “The Great Gatsby” follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy (Carey Mulligan) and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.

World War Z (12a)

Release Date: June 21st Max Brooks’ epic tome of a fictional time of global war against the undead is brought to life in this Paramount Pictures/Plan B production. Quantum of Solace’s Marc Forster directs from a script by Changeling scribe J. Michael Straczynski. Brad Pitt stars as a journalist covering the disaster, with Mireille Enos, Anthony Mackie, and Bryan Cranston heading up the rest of the cast.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Because you’re surely missing out.

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