tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18830354357955162632011-07-08T02:54:27.618+01:00This blog was set up to give a soul to our website www.visitwicklow.ie. On this blog we will feature personal experiences from visitors to our beautiful County. Enjoy...Wicklow County Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06301546269766335006noreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883035435795516263.post-69439866315340993802010-07-14T15:06:00.001+01:002010-07-14T15:08:30.736+01:00

Issued 14th July 2010Wicklow County Tourism members Exhale Beauty Salon, have received a sparkling review in the Sunday Business Post this month. For the full text click the following link:http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2010/07/11/story50327.aspExhale Beauty Salon – Products to Nourish, Heal and Protect; Treatments to Relax, Restore and Rejuvenate!Exhale Beauty Salon is a holistic beauty

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Issued 2nd July 2010Fans of harpist and singer Orla Fallon are in for a treat this July as she performs in the intimate setting of The John Field Room at The National Concert Hall for one night on July 21. Orla, a native of Knockananna was an original member of the International sensation Celtic Woman for 4 years before embarking on a solo career. During her time with Celtic Woman, Orla played

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Issued 2nd July 2010A music festival with a difference is coming to the Blessington Lakes for three days this month on the 23rd, 24th and 25th July.4th year running | 3 stages | Over 100 actsArt installations and exhibitions | Beautiful setting | Free camping | Friendly relaxed vibe | Underground, unsigned performers | Special guests | Run entirely by volunteers | byob with cans off-licence on

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Issued 2nd July 2010The Arklow Seabreeze Festival returns this year for another three days of fun-filled activities taking place from the 16th - 18th JulyThe 2010 festival promises to be even bigger and better this year, and includes a wide variety of musical acts and free entertainment for all the family.2010 Programme:Sunday 4th July, 8pm:Princess competition and launch in Arklow Bay

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Issued 2nd July 2010SATURDAY 24TH JULY 2010INFO: The event involves hiking to the summit of Tonelagee mountain (817m) and Mullaghcleevaun (849m), with our experienced guides, in the spectacular Wicklow Gap region of Wicklow Mountains National Park.HOW TO SIGN UP: Pay a registration fee of €25 and complete a registration form. On receipt of these we will send you a t-shirt and sponsor card to

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Issued, 2nd July 2010Djouce Woods, Co Wicklow - 17 & 18 July, 2010The K Capital Irish XC National Mountain Bike Championships will be held in Djouce Woods this month on 17 & 18 July. This superb venue offers everything that is great about Irish mountain biking.In addition to 10 races covering all MTB categories, the event will feature an all‐day DJ, food and beverage stalls, streamed race footage

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Pictured at the 2009 Golf Classic is the winning team being presented with the Wicklow Tourism Trophy by Chairman Tom FortuneIssued 29th June 2010Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that it will be holding its annual fundraising Golf Classic this year on Friday, 17th September 2010 in the beautiful surroundings of Powerscourt Golf Club.Teams will be competing again this year for the

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Wicklow County Tourism warmly welcomes the inaugural East Coast FM Wicklow Gaol break half Marathon & 10km, which takes place in Wicklow Town on Saturday 22nd of May. It’s a new, exciting and fun challenge in Co. Wicklow. The event starts and finishes at Wicklow’s Historic Gaol. The organisers have incorporated the Gaol into the event to give it a unique theme. “We are the first running event in

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Pictured in advance of the joint tourism information evening on 28th April in the Glendalough Hotel evening is Fred Verdier, Tourism Development Officer with Wicklow County Tourism and Siobhán Geoghegan, Tourism & Enterprise Development Officer with County Wicklow Partnership at the Wicklow Enterprise Centre in the Murrough, Wicklow Town.Issued 19th April 2010Public information session for all

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Pictured kicking off the Wicklow Gardens Festival 2010 is model Rachel Lally, photographed in Killruddery Gardens.Issued 19th April 201029 beautiful Wicklow Gardens throw open their gates to the public from April – SeptemberWicklow lives up to its title as the ‘Garden County’ as the Wicklow Gardens Festival returns for its 21st year. The event is a spectacular showcase of the finest lawns,

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Wicklow welcomes over 2,500 people to enjoy a spectacular array of activitiesin beautiful surroundingsIssued, 19th April 2010The Wicklow Outdoors Festival enjoyed tremendous success last weekend (16th – 18th April), as over 2,500 people came to enjoy an impressive range of outdoor activities, most of which were absolutely free. The Festival was organised by Wicklow County Tourism and Fáilte

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Pictured preparing for the Wicklow Outdoors Festival are Brian Conway from Wicklow Cycles, Ronan Mullen from Adventure.ie, Dairine Nuttall from Wicklow Nordic Walking, Ray McKeon from Wicklow Boat HireIssued 16th March 201016th – 18th April 2010Wicklow is set to get active from the 16th to 18th April as the Garden County gets ready for its first ever ‘Wicklow Outdoors Festival’. Organised by

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Issued 24th February 2010Wicklow County Tourism has released a stunning new selection of Co. Wicklow images, shot from above.The photographs were taken by Tourism Development Officer Fred Verdier during a helicopter trip to gather beautiful images of the Garden County for Wicklow Tourism's new promotional programme, 'A Journey through Wicklow'.Commenting on these images, Fred Verdier said, “

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Pictured at the Brussels Holiday Fair on behalf of Clissmann’s Horse Caravan and Donkey Walking Holidays was Neasa Clissmann.Mary and Neasa Clissmann of Clissmann’s Horse Caravan and Donkey Walking Holidays have been promoting their business, as well as Co. Wicklow and the Eastern and Midlands Region at a number of major European tourist events this month.Mary Clissmann represented the Eastern

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Issued 18th February 2010Russborough is to reopen for guided tours on Sunday 14th March 2010.Following the fire in the west wing of Russborough late on Sunday 7 February a detailed assessment of the damage has now been made. The west wing is an important part of the impressive symmetrical composition that makes Russborough one of the finest Palladian houses in Europe. A range of stables with

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Pictured at the Brussels Holiday Fair on behalf of Clissmann’s Horse Caravan and Donkey Walking Holidays was Neasa Clissmann.Mary and Neasa Clissmann of Clissmann’s Horse Caravan and Donkey Walking Holidays have been promoting their business, as well as Co. Wicklow and the Eastern and Midlands Region at a number of major European tourist events this month.Mary Clissmann represented the Eastern

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Issued, 16th February 2010Wicklow County Tourism's promotional tourist programme, ‘A Journey through Wicklow’ is now available to view online at www.visitwicklow.ie!The programme is airing this week on City Channel in Dublin and Galway and Channel South in the Munster region.The promotional show highlights the beauty and attractions of the Garden County, and was commissioned by Wicklow County

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Our Guide to the Garden County, The Wicklow Man, took to his bicycle recently to do the downhill cycle of the Sally Gap with Hidden Valley Caravan Park. To find how how he got on check out our YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfDVqRS-jaQ

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Silent Film Festival- March 11th-14thAfter the success of 2009’s silent film festival the Killruddery Film Festival is set to return this coming March. 2010’s festival will see the return of celebrated film historian Kevin Brownlow who will be selecting another unmissable selection of rarely seen silent classics. The programme for the forthcoming festival looks to expand upon the success of last

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Issued 27th January 2010Wild Wicklow Tours today (January 26th) announces that it has been voted the “No.1 Tour Worldwide 2009” by Hostelworld.com. Over 1 million Hostelworld.com customers from around the globe voted in the poll.Victory was confirmed at “The Hoscars” award ceremony last night in the Button Factory, Temple Bar where over 400 guests from around the world attended.Wild Wicklow

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VALENTINE'S GUIDED WALKS FOR SINGLES WITH HILLTOP TREKSIssued 20th January 2010Hilltop Treks is holding a very special event for singles on Saturday, 13th February in Glendalough.This walk is organised for like minded single people who enjoy the great outdoors and also to provide the venue for them to meet someone new.Walking can be an excellent, fun and informal way to meet new people.The walk

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ictured at the launch of Wicklow County Tourism’s new Christmas gift section was Press & Marketing Officer Celine Nic OireachtaighIssued 3rd December 2009If you are seeking the ideal festive gift, look no further than the Garden County! Wicklow County Tourism has launched a brand new Christmas gift section on www.visitwicklow.ie this month.Log onto www.visitwicklow.ie/christmas/gifts.htm to find

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Issued 01st December 2009Discover the timeless beauty of Wicklow in this stunning hardcover coffee table book. 87 magnificent photographs captured in one lavish volume.Available now at www.wicklowphotographs.com. E20 plus postage and packing (or available for collection in Wicklow Town)Give the gift of Wicklow this Christmas.

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Pictured launching Wicklow County Tourism's 2009 Christmas Campaign at Wicklow Gaol's Winter Wonderland was Chairman Tom Fortune with Santa Claus himself.Issued 23rd November 2009Wicklow County Tourism has launched its sparkling Christmas Campaign this month, packed to the brim with festive activities, deals and events to enjoy in Wicklow this December.Log onto www.visitwicklow.ie/christmas to

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Dear Friends,Welcome to Wicklow County Tourism’s autumn newsletter, keeping you updated on the latest tourist news in the Garden County this September and October. Look no further for all the activities, events, music and tours taking place across Wicklow this autumn. In this newsletter we focus on Weddings and Conferences in the county, with a brand new section on our website www.visitwicklow.ie

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Be a part of a paranormal investigation at Wicklow's Historic Gaol"Paranormal" literal meaning "beyond the normal"Whether you believe in ghosts or not, there is a natural fascination that attracts us to the stories of weird inexplicable happenings at locations rumoured to be haunted. Wicklow's Historic Gaol is one such location where many stories have originated from staff and visitors alike.

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Issued 04 August 2009Festina Lente will be celebrating Heritage Week this month with two great events in their walled garden on the 22nd and 29th August.On Saturday, 22nd August there will be an antiques valuation fair between midday and 4pm. Listen to the Stedfast Band and to Victorian music between 1pm and 3pm. There will also be a guided walk with Mary Davies at 2.30pm of the walled gardens.

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Issued 6th August 2009Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that it has been awarded funding from County Wicklow Community Partnership under the Leader Rural Development Programme for its 2009 Tourist Guide.A total of €6439 has been provided under the programme to extend the print run and facilitate an extensive delivery campaign throughout the county. The booklets will be delivered to

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Issued 7th August 2009A whole host of activities will be taking place in Wicklow Mountains National Park this Autumn.BUG WALK11 am Sunday 9th August 2009Take a safari through the amazing world of bugs. Bring a jar with a lid to help examine the mini-beasts. Much loved by children and adults alike.Family friendly, although not suitable for buggies. Booking is essential. Bookings taken from

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Birds Of Prey Display And Train Rides Through The Woods23 August : 14:00 - 17:00Admission: Birds of Prey display free, Train rides 3 euro eachEvent Description: Birds of Prey on display - eagles, hawks, owls. Come and learn about their habits, lives and conservation. Take a Train ride or a walk through the woods next door. Spot the wildlife - ducks, rabbits, foxes and the dragonflies on the pond.

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Issued 07th August 2009Wicklow County Tourism will have a stand at the Heritage Open Day, which will be held at Avondale House and Gardens in Rathdrum on Sunday, 23rd August.The open day will fun from 12.30pm to 4pm and will focus on traditional skills and crafts. The day will feature demonstrations, displays, talks and plenty of other activities to enjoy. The open day is suitable for all

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Issued 10th August 2009Showcasing the range of cuisine and designer brands that the town can offer, Greystones eateries and fashion outlets will throw open their doors to the discerning public on Sunday 23rd August.The day will feature cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs, food and wine tasting, a hog roast, special offers in the boutiques and shops, a fashion show, bouncey castles,

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Issued 7th July 2008The Arklow Seabreeze Festival returns this year for another three days of fun-filled activities taking place from the 17th to the 19th July. The 2009 festival promises to be even bigger and better this year, and includes a wide variety of musical acts and free entertainment for all the family.Activities this year include a teddy bear’s picnic, fashion makeover show, burger

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A wide variety of events for all the fmaily to enjoy will take place this summer in the Wicklow Mountains National Park.From lectures to family fun days out and more see the schedule below to find out what will be happening in the Wicklow Education Centre, Upper Lake, Glendalough this summer.Summer Lecture - (No need to book)Location: Education Centre, Upper Lake, GlendaloughWhen: Thursday @ 8pm,

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This year’s Summer Festival of Opera in aid of the 6th Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition will take place on Sunday 9 August (Operatic Favourites) and Sunday 16 August (Operetta and Viennese) at 3pm in The Orangery, Killruddery House, Bray, Co Wicklow.Tickets, to include wine and canapés, are €60 each.Sunday 9th August will feature: Claudia Boyle (Soprano), Sheelagh Greer (Mezzo

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Issued 1st July 2009Wicklow County Tourism members Loughdan House have won a Gulliver Ireland Tourism Accommodation Award for 2008 for the East Midlands Region.The winners were announced last month.Lough Dan House is situated over 1000 feet up in the Wicklow Mountains on an eighty-acre hill farm, overlooking Lough Dan, the largest natural lake on the east coast of Ireland.It is the most ideal

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Issued 30th June 2009Ireland’s largest free beach party festival will take place over six weeks this summer during July and August.The event includes food markets, beach clubs, beach Shakespeare, Italian street fiestas, 3-club golf, enterprise zones, puppets, tennis academies, fireworks, dog shows, a pizza eating competition and more.Bray Summerfest opens on Wednesday 15th July with Rattle and

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Issued 29th June 2009Veronica O'Reilly, chef at Healthy Habits Cafe in Wicklow Town, has launched her new raw food cookbook this month, entitled 'Raw in a Cold Climate', which contains 75 delicious recipes.Healthy Habits Cafe is a unique restaurant, based in Quarantine Hill in Wicklow Town, and serving a mouthwatering variety of raw, vegan and organic cuisine. Veronica's new book is a collection

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Issued 29th June 2009GPS co-ordinates for all thirty-two gardens participating in Wicklow Gardens Festival 2009 now available to download onto your Garmin GPS deviceWicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that, in association with www.myPois.ie, the co-ordinates of all thirty-two gardens taking part in this year’s Wicklow Gardens Festival are now available to download directly onto your

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Take Part in Wicklow County Tourism’s Annual Golf ClassicWicklow County Tourism is delighted to confirm that the annual Wicklow Tourism Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, 24th September at the renowned Powerscourt Golf Club, one of the top golf courses in Ireland. The event will be an afternoon shotgun competition.The annual Golf Classic is a fundraising event for Wicklow County Tourism,

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Issued 24th June 2009Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that the 2009 Leinster Fleadh will take place in Wicklow Town this month from 10th – 12th July.The Fleadh is a celebration of Irish music and dancing with a wide variety of concerts, events and competitions taking place over the three day festival. More information on the festival can be found by logging onto http://

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Issued 16th June 2009'Offshoot Camera Club’ from Dalkey took over the Jail in Wicklow Town and turned it into a peculiar photography studio. "The purpose of our event was to portray the gaol and its people, with a modern twist." Says Carl Farmer, organizer of the event. The models eclectic look and styling lent well to this aim with their unique character coming across really well on

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Pictured is Wicklow Rose 2009 Jane Deering and Chairman Tom Fortune at the launch of Wicklow County Tourism's new guide.Issued June 20092009 Wicklow Rose launches tourist guideWicklow County Tourism has launched a brand-new compact tourist guide, packed full of essential information for visitors to the Garden County this summer. The pocket-sized A5 book contains listings of every Wicklow County

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Glendalough is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Wicklow and indeed all of Ireland. It is unsurprising given the stunning landscape, historic ruins and beautiful walks on offer at this unique location.Glendalough (or Gleann Da Loch, meaning ‘The Glen of the Two Lakes’) is situated in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, which has over one million visitors every year.The

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Wicklow County Tourism members Kippure Estate in Blessington will be holding a series of open activity days this summer.From May to September, during weekends only, Kippure will offer an afternoon of exhilarating outdoor activities specifically for individuals, couples and smaller families.These events will take place between 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Please arrive around 15 minutes earlier. These

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Wicklow County Tourism Members, The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt are now offering guests the opportunity to see the breathtaking landscape around Powerscourt Estate and further afield by bicycle. This is the first hotel in Ireland to offer guests complimentary bicycles, allowing visitors to take in the scenery and enjoy an exquisite Ritz-Carlton picnic at their

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Russborough was built in 1741 by Joseph Leeson , the first Earl of Milltown, a brewer who was also a Member of Parliament. He chose the German architect Richard Cassells to design his new home. Russborough is not only regarded as one of Ireland’s most beautiful houses but it also has a spectacular setting with magnificent views of the Blessington lakes and the Wicklow mountains beyond.Sir Alfred

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View all photosStart - Finish: We left the car at a crossroad above Roundwood, to reach the Wicklow Way, where it leaves the road.Distance: 28.5kmTotal Ascent: 638mTotal Time: 8 hoursWeather: Scattered showers - Strong wind at altitudeTemperature: From 10 to 18 degrees celciusVisibility: GoodDifficulty: Very long walk with no technical difficulties - Well marked trail.Warnings: Marsh land when

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