In Wicklow December Issue 2011 by Darren Coffey

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ven though most of us are worried senseless about the new budget and how we’re all going to cope over the next few years – we’d do well to take some time out and invest our energies into spreading a little goodwill this December. Christmas is the season for spending time with loved ones and appreciating the blessings that we still have, whether they’re big or small. This Christmas, make sure you enjoy yourself, whether you invest in a little ‘me’ time or get out and about with the family in order to fully appreciate everything that Wicklow has to offer. Don’t forget to support your local restaurant, pub and business this winter by buying local – the benefits will effect us all. Most of all, have a very merry Christmas, from all the staff at In Wicklow magazine.

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Christmas

GIFT GUIDE

10 Christmas gift guide

C O N T E N T S 2 News and Events Local news and events for your town

6 Christmas Activities Discover various Christmas activities that you local town offers this festive time.

10 Christmas Gift Guide

24 Get ready to sparkle!

If you’re a little stuck for inspiration this year, check out our gift guide! We’ve brilliant gift ideas for everyone in the home, including the kids

20 Christmas Food Delicious Chirstmas Food recipes with Catherine Fulvio

22 All the Trimmings Last minute ideas for around the house

24 Get Ready to Sparkle! Check out our pick of the very best party dresses, as well as the perfect look for Christmas day. We’ve also got hot looks for guys and kiddies, too

26 The Loveliest Day Be the most beautiful this lovely day of the year

28 Fashion Christmas this year comes with a fashion – for her, for him and for kids!

34 Dining Out this Christmas

40 Sporting News Local and international fixtures and events

44 Cinema Reviews A comprehensive and impartial guide to all of the latest releases

Take some time out this December to get out and about and sample everything that Wicklow restaurants have to offer

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Sunday Brunch at the Betelnut Open Sunday 9.30am to 5pm

Christmas at Glenroe Farm

Ho! Ho! Ho! Good news from the North Pole - The elves are all busy transforming the farm into a magical Christmas wonderland. Santa and Mrs Claus will be greeting all the good children in their homely thatched cottage and each child will get a special present from Santa. Next door is the amazing traditional Nativity stable with real farm animals. Santa’s reindeer are grazing away in the paddock getting ready to take Santa on his long journey on Christmas eve. Every Saturday and Sunday the Kids Party Club will entertain the children with a fabulous puppet show and disco. You can visit Santa on weekends up until the 18th December and you don’t need to pre-book and don’t have to queue for this wonderful experience! Santa is making his list and checking it twice - make sure Glenroe Farm is on your list this Christmas..... Glenroe Farm, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow / E-Mail: mail @glenroefarm.com / Phone: (01) 287 2288

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Say it with Chocolate this Christmas!!! For that wonderful gift idea this Christmas, the Chocolate Garden of Ireland is the place to go. From chocolate stilettos and CDs, to gift baskets with wine, and stocking fillers – colourful lollipops and hot chocolate swirl sticks, there’s lots to choose from. There’s even a chocolate golf set for the golfing enthusiast in your life! If you want to put your own hamper together, it can be put together for you for collection later. A gift from the Chocolate Garden of Ireland is guaranteed to please that special person in your life. It’s a lovely experience to visit the fabulous café, ice cream parlour and new outdoor children’s play area. To make your Christmas really special this year, why not try out the chocolate workshop where you will learn how chocolate is made, enjoy tastings and make and decorate your own chocolate Santa to bring home with you. More details can be found on www.chocolategarden.ie or Tel.059 6481999. If you’re not availing of a full workshop, you may enjoy the hands-on work with chocolate any weekday at The Chocolate Garden of Ireland. The business has scooped a number of rewards for both its ice cream and chocolate products this year and is currently nominated for two awards which are the Good Food Ireland “Come and See” Food Producer of the Year and the Good Food Ireland “Most Innovative” Award. The company works closely with its neighbours – Rathwood Home and Garden World and Woodlands Falconry – so there’s lots to do in the area. More information on www.fundaysout. ie To book a chocolate workshop or to find out more about our hampers, see our web: www.chocolategarden.ie or tel: 059 – 648 1999.

Aunty Nellies Sweet Shop have great gift ideas and stocking fillers in store this Christmas to suit all budgets. We have hampers,sweet buckets, gift boxes and Christmas bags all filled by us and can be customised by yourself to suit your price and needs. We also have lovely large and small empty clipper jars that can be filled with your favourite sweets. If you need something for a larger event we can help with lots of different ideas.

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s e i t i v i t c A s a m t s i r Ch A Victorian Christmas at Wicklow’s Historic Gaol

This Christmas Wicklow Gaol has created a magical Victorian world of wonder that children will never forget. A spectacular oldworld Christmas market with over 30 artisan food, craft and other unique seasonal stalls make the experience an unforgettable day out for the whole family. A new state of the art timing system will ensure minimum waiting time for visitors to Santa. Visitors to Santa will embark on an unforgettable interactive journey through a Victorian Christmas streetscape with enchanting surprises behind every characteristic window, spellbinding Dickensian storytelling and other activities before arriving in Santa’s magical cavern for a very special gift. No era in history has influenced the way in which we celebrate Christmas, quite as much as the Victorian era. This was the time

when the Christmas tree and the Christmas card became popular; when the Christmas cracker was invented and when the joy of giving Christmas gifts took off. This was when Charles Dickens wrote one the most famous Christmas tales ever - ‘A Christmas Carol’. Wicklow Gaol has embraced the splendour of this era to create a world that will enchant children of all ages. Victorian ladies in fabulous period gowns will welcome the little ones and bring them on an unforgettable journey through the 3000 sq ft Victorian Streetscape with interactive surprises at every corner. Let them gaze in awe at the splendid streetscapes, characteristic fountains, feature lamps and breath-taking shop windows. Amazement will take over as they sit in a circle of wonder to hear a Victorian storyteller narrate traditional Christmas tales. They will learn how to make their very own Victorian Christmas cards and marvel at the enchanting scenes that lie behind every characteristic window frame as they make their way to Santa’s magical cavern Santa Claus will welcome each and every child to Santa’s Magical Cavern where they will receive a very special gift.

Santa’s Grotto Santa’s magical grotto will be open from 5-8pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday up until Christmas and on extra dates by appointment and during Christmas week. For further details or book call Tara on 0404 66433 or visit www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com. Price for Victorian Christmas Santa experience: €12 per child (up to 2 accompanying adults go free). Tel: 0404 61599. Web: www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com

Christmas at Powerscourt Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Santas on his way... Visit Santa at Avoca, Powerscourt, from 26th November to 23rd December. See our website for dates and times www.powerscourt.ie/events Visit Powerscourt Stables See Santa’s Deer plus lots of other animals including the very cute miniature donkeys! Tara’s Palace has to be seen to be believed! Tara’s Palace has great activities for kids including festive face-painting, a Christmas quiz and a children’s interactive room. www.taraspalace.ie Visit www.powerscourt.ie/events for more great events at Powerscourt. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Anne Gregory Design is a one-stop-shop for bridal parties and the party-goer. Her award winning bridal designs have made the Cottage at Fishers a must on any bride-to-be’s list. Her bespoke pieces are crafted to compliment the wearer perfectly. Anne also provides bridesmaid dresses and formal wear for the groom and groomsmen. Tel: 01-2011748. www.annegregorydesign. com Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy, one of Wicklow’s finest clothes stores, have introduced an exciting shopping experience with a newly created Retail Hub. Fishers have invited other successful businesses to join them, and The Buttery Café, Beds of a Feather, Ryle + Company Interior Designers and Anne Gregory Designs now also participate in this brand new and exciting Retail Hub in Wicklow. Open 7 Days it’s perfect for a day out to pick up some essential presents for your loved ones and much more importantly for you! Simply visit their website www.fishers.ie or call 01 2819404

The Buttery Café The Buttery Café is run by Claire O’Brien, a Ballymaloe trained-chef whose sublime cooking has earned her two prestigious awards from Georgina Campbell and The Bridgestone Guide. The Buttery Cafe is perfect for a leisurely breakfast, coffee and chat with friends, or just as a break from the kitchen. It offers rustic, hearty cuisine with a modern twist. Regulars flock far and wide for The Cullen Skink, a family recipe of haddock and potato chowder. The cozy surroundings make you feel at home and are further enhanced by the warm hospitality. The Buttery Café. Tel:01-281 2892

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Established in 2003 by Sharon Ryle, Ryle + Company Interiors/Design, suppliers of exquisite furnishing, fabrics and wallpapers, provide many services in helping you to choose the perfect look. Their qualified interior designers are on hand to advise you, and offer a free callout service to local houses to give advice on designing your home or premises. They stock some of the most beautiful paints and wallpapers from Farrow and Ball and Colefax amongst other top names. Their furniture and accessories will make any house a home. Ryle +Company 01-2819166 or info@ryleandcompany.ie www.ryleandcompany.ie

Beds of a Feather are Ireland’s only allergy and asthma-safe feather and down specialists. “We are proactive concerning the health aspects of our products,” said Freda Kavanagh, Partner. Established in 2000, Beds of a Feather offer quality duvets, pillows& accessories. “Our down duvets are guaranteed for 10 years and have a lifetime of 25-30 years if laundered regularly,” says Freda. Beds of a Feather also stock beautiful Silk Pillowcases – revered in the cosmetic world for their assistance in keeping your face wrinkle-free and preventing bed hair. Tel: 01-2810484 or visit www.bedsofafeather.com

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he Christmas countdown has began and in our home I am certainly reminded everyday of how many “sleeps” are left! The nights are getting cooler and darkness is here much earlier but I love the clear crispness of the evening air and especially the Christmas twinkle lights as we walk up to the cookery school for an evening class. When I receive my first Christmas card in the door (I have a friend who lives abroad and she posts hers early!) I know that this is time to get moving and organized – have your recipes ready to hand in a folder. Write out the shopping list well in advance and even shop on line – it is much easier and stress free! Create a kitchen work list for Christmas day. There are recipes that will freeze well allowing you to enjoy family time during the festive days. Enjoy the recipe. Thank you for all your support and kindness during the years. Best wishes to you all and a very Merry Christmas.

Catherine Fulvio Ballyknocken House & Cookery School

Smoked Salmon, Winter Salad and Cream Cheese Bruschetta

Serves 6 This recipe is so easy of assembly on Christmas Day. Instead of smoked salmon I sometimes prefer the delicate flavour of Irish smoked trout.

6 large slices smoked salmon 1 large lemon 4 tsp honey Pinch salt, or to taste Pinch black pepper, or to taste 150ml olive oil

12 (2cm thick) slices of ciabatta, sliced diagonally

1 large garlic clove, halved crosswise 150g winter salad (your favourite salad leaves)

100g cream cheese Additional olive oil

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Remove zest from lemons in large strips with vegetable peeler and cut any white pith from strips with a sharp knife. Cut the zest into very thin strips (julienne) and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry. To make the dressing, squeeze enough juice from lemons to measure 6 tablespoons. Whisk together lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper, then add 150ml olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. To toast the ciabatta, prepare the grill. Brush both sides of bread slices with remaining olive oil. When the grill is hot, toast bread on lightly oiled grill rack, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes total. Immediately rub 1 side of each slice with garlic. When ready to serve, toss the salad with half of the lemon zest and enough dressing to coat. Put one toast on each salad plate and spoon some of the remaining dressing over each. Spread some of the cream cheese on top and a twist of smoked salmon, followed by salad. Repeat with a second toast, some salad and a twist of smoked salmon. Garnish with the remaining lemon zest. Tip: Add slices of mango and pomegranate seeds for the top.

Glazed Cider Turkey with Apple, Sausage and fresh Thyme Stuffing

Serves 6-8 A Guideline for roasting: The oven temperature should be around 190oC / Gas 5. Allow 20 minutes per every 500g and an extra 20 minutes at the end. If the turkey is stuffed, weigh it after stuffing to calculate the cooking time. I find that my meat thermometer is one of the most useful gadgets. Insert the meat thermometer in the thickest part of the meat, taking care not to touch a bone (as bone conducts heat and will register a higher reading). When the thermometer reads in excess of 74 C, then the meat is ready. To keep the turkey moist: baste with pan juices over every 30 minutes of cooking

time. If the breast is browning too much, place streaky bacon slices on the top or use parchment paper, brush this with butter so it does not stick to the turkey. I usually turn the turkey breast side down for the last hour of cooking. This can be a bit tricky because everything is so hot, but the results are worth it. The breast of the turkey will lie in its own cooking juices and will therefore be lovely and moist.

1 x 6kg turkey (neck and gizzard reserved) For the glaze: 600ml cider; 125g butter Gravy: 6 tbsp flour; 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; 60ml brandy; 60ml double cream Preheat the oven to 180°C / Gas 4. Dry the neck cavity of the turkey and stuff gently with the stuffing. Place the turkey in roasting dish, tucking the wings under and loosely tying the legs together. Melt the butter and cider in a saucepan and add to the roasting pan with the turkey. Weigh the turkey with the stuffing inside (if possible – otherwise, take a good guess at the weight of the stuffing and add to the weight of the turkey to reach the total weight of the turkey) When roasting the turkey, allow 20 minutes per 500g and an additional 20 minutes. Roast the turkey, basting regularly. If the turkey is browning strongly on top, cover with foil. The turkey is cooked when a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 74°C. Add water to the roasting dish from time to time, if it appears that the base is burning. When ready, transfer the turkey to a serving plate and cover with foil. Let it stand for 30 minutes. For the gravy: Pour the juices from the roasting dish into large measuring cup (or mais grais). Spoon off the fat, reserving 6 tablespoons of fat and degreased juices. Pour 2 cups of water onto the roasting tray and bring to the boil, scraping up the brown bits. Combine the flour, thyme and reserved 3 tablespoons of fat in a saucepan. Stir over a medium heat for 1 minute.

christmasfood Whisk in all the juices Add the brandy and cream and boil until the gravy thickens slightly, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Strain into a sauceboat. Serve.

Apple, Sausage and Fresh Thyme Stuffing

Serves 6-8 Make sure you prepare sufficient stuffing as no matter in what form or shape it comes all families just love it.

175g sliced bread with crust, made into breadcrumbs

250g medium spicy sausage meat (cas-

Christmas Ice Cream Terrine with Cranberry and Cointreau Sauce Serves 6 - 8

Catherine Fulvio’s Ballyknocken House & Cookery Schooll

What makes this recipe so versatile it can be tailored made to suit you and your families taste. Blueberries or cherries can replace the cranberries and white chocolate chips work very well. For a great flavour, pour hot, melted dark chocolate from the terrine.

1500ml vanilla ice cream, softened 100g chocolate drops 75g dried cranberries

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2 tbsp orange juice

2 red onions, chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

2 tbsp cointreau

2tbsp butter

1 tbsp orange zest

250g red apples, unpeeled, cored, cubed

For the Cranberry Syrup

4 tbsp dried cranberries A generous handful of fresh thyme 100ml chicken stock

75g brown sugar

Chop the thyme. Sauté the sausage meat in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking into pieces with spoon. Allow around 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the bowl and add the breadcrumbs. Add the chopped onions and celery to the frying pan and sauté until golden brown. Then transfer to the bowl. Melt the butter in frying pan over medium heat. Add the apples and sauté until tender. This will take around 5 minutes. Mix the apples and cranberries into the stuffing. Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Butter a lasagne baking dish. Stuff the neck end of the turkey. Put the remaining stuffing into the baking dish and drizzle with the chicken stock. Cover with foil. Preheat the oven to 180°C / Gas 4. Cover the stuffing. Bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake until the stuffing is beginning to brown. Tip: Add sage instead of the thyme and thin slices of chorizo.

60ml water

2 tbsp candied pineapple, finely diced

2 tbsp Cointreau 100g frozen cranberries Oil a 2lb loaf tin and line with plastic wrap. Place the cranberries in a saucepan with the orange juice and simmer for 5 minutes. Allow to cool. Beat the ice cream lightly and stir in the chocolate drops, orange zest, cointreau, cranberries and candied pineapple. Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and freeze overnight. Allow 20 minutes for the ice cream to soften before serving. To make the sauce, heat the sugar and water in a heavy saucepan until the sugar has dissolved and simmer for 7 – 8 minutes, to form a syrup. Add the cointreau and cranberries and boil until the cranberries “pop” but still hold their shape. Sieve the sauce if you don’t like the seeds and add a few more whole cranberries for decorating on top. To serve, unmould the ice cream onto a rectangle serving plate and remove the plastic wrap. Gently pour over the sauce, leaving a few cranberries for the top. Serve immediately

Christmas Gift Vouchers from €50 Victorian farmhouse & award-winning cookery school Variety of short breaks & accommodation from €59pps Weekend Cookery Classes from €115pp Children’s Cookery Classes from €39

Catherine Fulvio’s Cookbooks available at: www.ballyknocken.com

Tel: 0404 44627 Ballyknocken House & Cookery Schooll Glenealy, Ashford, Co. Wicklow www.ballllyknocken.com

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Once you know how many guests you have coming for Christmas lunch. It’s time to get started on the list. Believe it or not, Christmas day doesn’t have to be full of the headaches that most of us groan over, it isn’t only about the kids and their presents! With a little careful planning and preparation, you can make sure your Christmas Day is one to remember.

GETTING STARTED

Regardless of your guest list, you’ll want your house looking its very best throughout the festive season. December is an ideal time to snap up some bargains for every room in your home, particularly when it comes to glass wear and dinner services. There’s nothing worse than setting the table only to realise someone will have to drink from one of the children’s plastic glasses! Avoid potential dining disasters.

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We think the best thing about Christmas is the decorations... and the more, the merrier! Tree decorations have really come down in price in recent years and from 1st December on, it seems that practically every shop in town is stocking them. Our favourites can be found at Heatons, Dunnes Stores & Woodies DIY. If you’re planning on going all out this year, then why not consider lighting up your exterior? The house will look amazing and the kids will be delighted with themselves! Littlewoods Ireland are also hard to beat when it comes to outdoor decorations, check out their extensive Range on www.littlewoodsireland.ie

BUYING LOCAL Your local butcher will prove an invaluable friend at this time of year. Providing locally sourced, fully traceable meat and poultry, your local butcher is happy to dish up hints and tips about storing, preparing and cooking everything from the tastiest of sausages for Christmas morning to the actual main event itself, the turkey. Don’t forget your local farmers market too at this time of year, visit them for the freshest of vegetables as well as a wide array of jams, chutneys and sweet treats that will keep all the family satisfied throughout the Christmas season. Don’t forget, once you have made your food list made (and a timing plan laid out) pin it to the fridge where it will act as a reminder for you until everything is ready to be served. It can be hard to remember what time the carrots went on when you’ve had a glass of wine or two, so stick the list somewhere you’ll see it throughout the day. Keep a pen nearby and cross everything off as it gets organised. And don’t forget to enjoy yourself, Christmas is for grown-ups too...

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hristmas is nearly here which means parties, Parties, parties! If you’ve yet to pick up your all important dres fro the christmas do, check out the most up to date looks from our absolutely favourite, high street shops. We’ve also included fab accessories and killer heels for the most perfect party look,

Happy shopping!

Scalloped Beaded Top

€50

Ribbon Ladies Boutique, Bridge St, Wicklow

Fish Tail Bandeau Dress

€84.50

Ribbon Ladies Boutique, Bridge St, Wicklow

One Shoulder Embellished Drape Dress €84.50

Snake Effect Wedges €49

Ribbon Ladies Boutique, Bridge St, Wicklow

From Next – Bridgewater Shopping Centre

Black Sash and Shoulder Dress

€84.50

Ribbon Ladies Boutique, Bridge St, Wicklow

Corsage Drape Dress

€84.50

Ribbon Ladies Boutique, Bridge St, Wicklow

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€54

From Next – Bridgewater Shopping Centre

Peep Toe Shoes €46 From Next – Bridgewater Shopping Centre

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F ab A ccess o ries

€82

Available from Littlewoods Ireland, littlewoodsireland.ie

Jewel Necklace

€22

From Next – Bridgewater Shopping Centre

Black Sequin Detail Dress €65 A-Wear – Bridgewater Shopping Centre

Picture frame Ring €7.99

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€51

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€19

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Pink Corsage Detail Dress €55

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Chandelier Earings €10

These Glitter Shoes €45

From Next – Bridgewater Shopping Centre

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Caitlin - Check coat €79.99, Floral dress €34.99, Hat €6.99. Holly - Trench coat €79.99, Polka dot dress €32.99, Tights €7.99. Yulia - Hat €9.99, Coat €59.99, Button-up dress €34.99. Sapphire - Faux fur cape €59.99, Hummingbird print dress €32.99. Sophie - Hat €6.99, Block colour coat €59.99, Tea dress €34.99. Available from New Look, Bridgewater SC, Arklow

hristmas day is all about relaxing and enjoying ouselves – once the dinner is served, of course! We all want to look our best on christmas day yet it’s good to pick up something that’s comforteable to wear, and will still look good –and feel great – at the end of the day.

Daria Lace Detail Top

from River Island, Bridgewater SC, Arklow

Tunic €74, Jeggins €46.95 Available from Klasse Boutique, Fitzwilliam Square, Wicklow Town Tel: 0404-69356

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Floral Print Dress Lace Dress €55 , Cross€86 Strap From Next – Shoes €40

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Bridgewater from Dunnes Stores, Shopping Centre Bridgewater SC, Arklow

From Next – Bridgewater Shopping Centre

Ponti Beaded Dress €45

from Dunnes Stores, Bridgewater SC, Arklow

Belted Cardigan

€40

from Dunnes Stores, Bridgewater SC, Arklow

Cloche Hat €27 Cocoon Coat €86 Fringe Boots €109 Available from Next, Bridgewater SC, Arklow

Fearne Cotton Metallic Printed Shift Dress €119

Patchwork Coat €145, Skirt €55

Available from www. littlewoodsireland.ie

Available from Klasse Boutique, Fitzwilliam Square, Wicklow Town Tel: 0404-69356

Love Label Bell Sleeve Sequin Dress €114 Available from www. littlewoodsireland.ie

Teatro Jacquard Prom Dress €94 Available from www. littlewoodsireland.ie

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Mill Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 – 287 1524 Mon – Sat 10am - 6pm; Sun 2pm - 6pm

Peruzzi range now in stock, sizes 10 – 18

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Tel: 01 2819404 | www.fishers.ie Stockists of men’s and women’s fashion, gifts and accessories, Fishers has been going strong for over 30 years, blossoming from a small country clothes store to a large destination shop, with a gorgeous ladies boutique alongside a stunning men’s shop.

Featured recently on Nationwide and Xpose, Simon & Jane Harrison started Fishers in 1979, and the family business is now run by the next generation Becci and Charlie. “We have wonderful customers and we take a real interest in what they want,” says Becci, “We recognize people are looking for better value… but we’ve ensured not

to compromise on the quality that’s expected at Fishers”and Fishers list of brands proves this point perfectly. Their ranges cover all bases from smart and formal wear for that special occasion to the most stylish everyday wear. Jack Murphy, Brook Taverner, Bruhl, Oakman and Eterna for the men sit comfortably alongside Olsen, Steilmann, Ness, Michele Trousers, Gardeur and Jules in the ladies boutique, not to mention the new Dubarry Lifestyle Clothing new Shop-in-Shop (the first to open in Ireland). Fishers have also introduced a free personal style consultation and shopping service to help you make the right choice. Simply visit their website www.fishers.ie or call 01 2819404 to book your appointment.

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Fairisle Zip Through €22, Gilet €15, Y-Neck Tee €10, Fairisle Scarf €7, Jeans €22 Available from Dunnes Stores

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Pyjama top (part of set) from €11, Tutu from €59, Chimp Pyjamas (set of 2) from €23, Penguin pyjamas (set of 2) €19, Stocking €6.50, Santa sack €13 From Next – Bridgewater Shopping Centre

Make sure your little ones – and not so little ones – are warm, comfortable and utterly gorgeous on christmas day; whether they’re opening their presents from santa, or heading out to visit relatives.

Boys Padded Gilet & Chec Shirt with Denims

Fairaisle Hat, Glove & Scarf Set

Available from Heatons Wicklow Town

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Left: Button Coat €26, Right: Fur Jacket €25, Tutu Skirt €14 Available from Dunnes Stores

Left- Right: Peacoat €20, Rib Rollneck €4, Fairisle Skirt €10, Legwarmers €5, Exposed Zip €20. Gillet €9, Print Top €5, Cuffed Jean €14, Lace Boot €16. Longline Cardi €18, Stripe Bow Top €7, Coloured Skinny €14, Frill Worker Boot €16 Available from Dunnes Stores

Krazy Kids Childrens Boutique, Meridian Centre Grystones Tel: 01-2871713 www.krazykidsclothing.ie

Jersey Dress €35 Hat & Glove Set €16.95

‘Santa Suit’€10 and Mrs Claus Dress €10 Available from Dunnes Stores, Bridgewater SC, Arklow.

‘Christmas Walk in sleeper €10

Quilted Coat €69.95

Tank Top - €25 Shirt - €19.95 Trousers - €19.95

Hooded Dress €29.95

Available from Dunnes Stores, Bridgewater SC,

Polo Shirt - €25 Jeans - €25 Check Shirt €19.95

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A Taste Of Christmas T

he Festive Season is finally upon us and when it comes the inevitable array of Christmas festivities; staff dinners and parties, friends meeting up for their annual Christmas lunch and families who choose to go out for Christmas dinner instead of enduring the hardship of preparing the perfect Christmas dinner themselves! With that in mind, we have studied cafes, restaurants and hotels the length and breadth of the county in order to help you to choose the perfect establishment in which to enjoy all that the festive season has to offer when enjoying the celebrations with colleagues, friends or loved ones.

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Christmas Dinner Menu €26.00 STARTERS Homemade Vegetable Soup Served with a selection of breads

Salmon Rolled

Prawn Cocktail Avocado

Penne pasta, spicy chorizo, diced onions & peas in cream and wine sauce

MAIN COURSE

DESSERT

Turkey and Ham

Christmas pudding with brandy sauce

Rolled Smoked Salmon with cream cheese, fresh chives & shallots served with fresh capers, red onion and lime dressing

Traditional roast turkey, honey roasted ham and homemade stuffing

Chicken Liver Pate

Grilled Seabass

Chicken liver & brandy pate served with melba toast and cranberry coulis on a bed of salad

Sea Bass Fillet, crayfish tails and black olive dill salsa

Melon Fan

Hereford 8oz steak with sauté onions &mushrooms and peppercorn sauce

Melon and parma ham served with sweet plum sauce 51 Main St, Bray (beside Credit Union) For reservations call: 01 – 281 3810 Email: sizzlers_bray@hotmail.com

Penne Chorizo

Avocado and shrimp with homemade Marie Rose sauce

Sirloin Steak

Chocolate orange tart with forest berry coulis Tiramisu ******************* Coffee and mince pies

Vegetarian Risotto

Risotto with asparagus and wild mushrooms topped with rocket and parmesan cheese salad

We are open 7 days a week Lunch from 12.00 till 3pm

No Service charge

A La Carte and Earlybird from 5pm till late

Roundwood Inn be available to experience: venison, pheasant, Hungarian goulash, lobster or oysters. All produce is sourced in Ireland with the lamb and beef being bought locally in Gerry Kavanagh Butchers in Roundwood village. The iconic Roundwood Inn is situated right in the heart of Roundwood, one of the highest villages in Ireland. The unique building constructed in 1622 was originally a coach inn and today has both spacious bar and restaurant areas. Jürgen and Aine Schwalm have owned and run the inn since 1966 and pride themselves on their good value home-produced dishes. There is a strong emphasis on seasonal food on the á la carte restaurant menu and, depending on the season, any of the following might

Roundwood Inn is open seven days a week from 12pm for lunch and the restaurant menu is available from 7:30pm-9pm. The restaurant is also open for Sunday lunch with traditional roast lamb and pork dishes on the menu. All dishes are extremely popular with visitors but there is also a strong local trade – and there has been for over forty years – that Jürgen and Aine are particularly proud of.

For further information and to book call 01 281 8107. In addition to the restaurant there is also a full award-winning bar menu available to enjoy in the atmospheric seventeenth century surroundings that include a traditional log fire that is constantly on the go. The

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McGills Pub at The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt Telephone 01 274 8888 www.ritzcarlton.com/ powerscourt

Located in the heart of The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt with its own private entrance, McGills Pub is fast becoming the Number 1 Hostelry in North Wicklow. McGills invites the neighboring community to explore and enjoy fantastic food made with local ingredients, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, cosy fires and a fine selection of wines, beers and spirits. This season, McGills is delighted to offer: • Live music every Friday night. • St. Stephen’s Day Racing with 5 Euro charitable bets • Special Christmas Menu throughout the season in addition to our classic favorites such as Howth Harbour Seafood Chowder, Guinness Beef Stew and the quintessential Irish Beef Burger. • Christmas Cocktails including ‘The Ritz-Carlton Winter Wonderland’, ‘Christmas Mist’ & ‘Candy Cane’ • Marshmallow Roasting over the fireplace • Table Quiz every Thursday Night • Complimentary shuttle bus to and from Enniskerry Village

Special Christmas Menu at McGills: • Turkey, Ham, Cranberry Sauce €14.50 and Stuffing Sandwich; Christmas pudding • Traditional Christmas Dinner €24.00 (Turkey,Ham, Stuffing, Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Brussels Sprouts); Christmas pudding • Traditional Baked Ham, Potatoes, €24.00 Gravy; Christmas pudding • Traditional Christmas Pudding €9.00

Vino Pasta

Church Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow Phon: (01) 2874807

Christmas Dinner Menu Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. 2 Course €23.95 3 Course €27.95

Sweet potato soup with chorizo

Crème Brulee

Served with freshly baked bread

Set vanilla cream topped with crisp caramel and served with a berry compote

Homemade Duck Liver Pate

Chocolate Cloud cake

served with toasted bread and a homemade chutney

Flourless chocolate cake with whipped cream and raspberry compote

Corn fed Spiced Chicken Wings

Selection of Ice cream

Served with a blue cheese dip

Crispy Pork Belly Salad

with granny smith apple and hazelnuts

Roast Loin of Venison

Served with celeriac puree, fine beans and thyme jus

Fettuccini Amatriciana

Diced smoked bacon, onion and a pinch of chilli with fettuccini pasta tossed through a tomato and fresh herb sauce

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Daily Fresh Fish Special

Please ask your server for today’s option

Corn fed Chicken supreme With porcini mushroom risotto

Vegetarian Moussaka

With puy lentils between layers of char grilled a bergine, sliced potato, tomato and herbs and white sauce served with garlic bread or a side salad

Served with your choice of a mixed berry compote or chocolate sauce

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Served with vanilla ice cream A 10% service charge will apply on parties of 6 or more

christmasdining

The Wicklow Heather Restaurant

Christmas Menu 2 Course Dinner €18.95, 4 Course Dinner - €27.50

The Wicklow Heather Restaurant

STARTERS

MAIN COURSES

DESSERTS

Roasted Country Vegetable Soup with parsley cream

Sliced Turkey breast with honey baked ham, sage & onion stuffing

Warm Apple and Blackberry crumble

Served with homemade brown bread

Celeriac mash and Turkey Gravy

Marinated Water Melon pineapple granite Served on toasted granary bread & Cumberland sauce

Warm Salad of Cranberry, Pear, Pecan nuts and Blue Cheese

Navarin of Wicklow Lamb a traditional French Casserole Served with a traditional champ

Baked Whole Wicklow Rainbow Trout Stuffed with wild mushroom moussiline with lemon and caper butter

With an orange and rocket salad

Garlic Mushrooms Filled with creamed cheese, garlic and chives, deep fried in a light crispy batter

Confit Duck Leg

served with vanilla ice cream

Warm Chocolate Brownie served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream

Warm Christmas pudding served with brandy and vanilla Sabayon

Baked Baileys and caramel cheesecake served with fresh cream

Warm coconut rice pudding served with mango and passion fruit compot

Festive Sherry Trifle

On braised cabbage with a rich fig jus

Supreme of cornfed Irish Chicken Served with creamed leeks and clonakilty black pudding

******************* Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee/After Dinner Mints

Tomato and basil risotto Arancini Mediterranean vegetables, red pepper emulsion

For Reservations Please Call: 0404-45157 or Email: wicklowheather@eircom.net www.thewicklowheather.com Transport can be arranged for groups

Christmas Hooley Menu

Tel: 01-295 5647 Email: info@jfp.ie

www.jfp.ie

€47.50pp - 4 course plus full traditional show Warming Winter Soup Fresh homemade soup of selected field mushrooms, sauteed in butter, finely diced onions and then cooked out in vegetable stock and finished with cream and diced truffle

Fox’s Prawn Cocktail Delicious prawns resting on a bed of crisp mixed lettuces and topped with our own seafood sauce

Fresh Duck Pate The delicate flavour of our duck liver pate is complimented with homemade red onion and balsamic vinegar reduction

(free range) Roast Wicklow Turkey with Limerick Cured Ham

Vegetarian Option Please ask your server

Hand carved succulent slices of local fare served with parsley sauce and chestnut stuffing, all finished with a rich red wine gravy

Traditional Plum Pudding

Roasted Salmon Fillet

Chef’s Eat n’Mess

Fillet of Irish salmon, pan roasted and served with an orange and lemon velvet sauce, accompanied with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes

A lovely light dessert of sticky meringue, fresh berry coulis and cream all topped with strawberry pieces

Half Roasted Duckling with Champagne Sauce

The pastry is granny Fox’s recipe

Slow roasted duckling, topped with our unique champagne sauce garnished with grapes

With heavy handed brandy butter

Homemade Fresh Apple Pie

Tea or Coffee €47.50 per person

At Johnnie Fox’s we do not apply service charge

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avies Ltd has been synonymous with quality Bathrooms and Sanitary ware since its formation in 1933. It has built a reputation over the last eight decades as Irelands leading supplier of innovative bathing and showering equipment. On June 1st this year Davies completed renovation on their Kilmacanogue showroom situated beside Avoca Handweavers in Wicklow featuring displays from the world’s most innovative and creative designers and manufacturers.

display has the latest in Showering technology including

The new showroom displays feature Wet room shower displays and enclosures, traditional and contemporary bathroom displays and the very latest in bathroom furniture and accessories. Our fully functioning Shower

9.30am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday and 9.30am – 4.00pm

the new Mira Platinum Digital Shower. The less-abled display demonstrates the possibilities of providing easy accessibility without sacrificing on aesthetics. All leading manufacturers are featured, Kohler, Ideal Standard, Sottini, Dansani, Twyfords, Roper Rhodes, BC Sanitan, Jacuzzi, Mira, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Heritage, Flair, Merlyn, Geberit and many more. A free design service is available which allows customers see a virtual reality view of their selected bathroom products and design. Opening hours are Saturday, but appointments can be made to view the showroom outside these hours if required by contacting Sean O’Neill on 087 – 951 2569.

Davies South, Glencormac Business Park (beside Avoca Handweavers) Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow. Phone: 01 – 2765689 Fax: 01 – 2765709 Email: info@davies.ie Web: www.davies.ie

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Adrian Lewis

December darts 2012 World darts championship The 2012 World Darts Championship will be played at Alexandra Palace from December 15th -January 2nd, as players from around the world compete for a £1 million prize fund in darts’ biggest event. The West Hall will welcome tens of thousands of fans over the course of 15 days and 20 sessions to the tournament, which spans the Christmas and New Year period. See the likes of reigning World Champion Adrian Lewis, world number one Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, Holland’s Raymond van Barneveld, Australia’s Simon Whitlock and stars including Gary Anderson and James Wade in action during the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.

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Play is held from December 15-23 before the Christmas break, and returns from December 27-30 as the field of player’s plays down to the last four – who return for the semi-finals on New Year’s Day and the final on Monday January 2. 2011 saw a new world champion as Adrian Lewis claimed his first ever world crown at Alexandra Palace. The often controversial figure beat Gary Anderson in the final and became the first player to throw a nine-darter in a world

final in the process. At present there is a list of four or five players who will consider themselves darts favourites for this title. They all stand a very good chance and will be targeting the Alexandra Palace event for an emphatic win. Taylor, Van Barneveld, Gary Anderson, Adrian Lewis and James Wade will all fancy their chances. Players also to keep an eye on would have to be Paul Nicholson & Simon Whitlock.

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Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather Jr WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has recently reported that his much-awaited showdown with WBC Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr is 80 to 90 percent sure to take place on May 5 next year and only a few more details are being ironed out before contracts are finalized. Neither the venue nor the purses was disclosed by Pacquiao who said it was a blessing in disguise that his recent win over Juan Manuel Marquez was close because Mayweather probably wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have agreed to face him if the fight was one-sided in his favor. Pacquiao said a sharing of the fight revenues was under discussion but implied a 50-50 split. Mayweather was the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter until he quit the ring and was succeeded by Pacquiao. Mayweather has since returned to action and is trying to reclaim the prestigious honor. Both are welterweight champions with Pacquiao recognized by the WBO and Mayweather by the WBC, making their duel a historical unification match.

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Boxing Kell Brook Unbeaten British welterweight Kell Brook will face Luis Galarza on December 17th in what should be his final fight before a shot at a world title. The Sheffield boxer will make his debut in America when he takes on Galarza - a Puerto Rican with a 17-2 record who has won his last eight bouts in Atlantic City All Fights can be seen this December on:

Carl Froch Carl Froch believes victory over Andre Ward on December 17th will make him the undisputed super-middleweight champion. The Nottingham fighter currently holds the WBC belt and goes into the final of the inaugural World Super Six Series against the WBA title holder in Atlantic City next month.

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odds and qualify for the Champions League? And which sides will face the dreaded drop when the 2011/12 season is done and dusted? Barclays Premier League Fixtures – December Saturday 17th December 2011

Football – English Premier League There’s more than a quarter of the season gone, and the English Premier League table is quickly taking shape. Can anybody stop Roberto Mancini’s men from bringing the league title back to the blue half of Manchester for the first time since 1968? On the evidence so far, probably not. With at least two top-class internationals competing for every position, City have the squad and the momentum to end United and Chelsea’s sixyear domination of the Barclays Premier League silverware. Who says money can’t buy success? Most fans will be hoping that Ferguson looks into bringing in some more experience during the January transfer window, but he appears set on giving youth its chance. The problems in defence and central midfield mean that although they will come close, Wayne Rooney and Co. may be forced to play second fiddle this time around. The King Kenny revolution has got most Liverpool fans dreaming of a return to the glory days, but they remain a work in progress. Luis Suarez’s presence should mean they have a real chance of sneaking into the top four, especially if he can start to click with Andy Carroll. Can Newcastle United defy the

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