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Locals rally round 89-year-old Eva
Pensioner attacked in her home by burglars By Michelle McGlynn The Wicklow community have rallied around 89-year-old Eva Sutton after she was attacked in her own home last week. As Eva recovers in St Vincent’s Hospital, the people of Bray and throughout the county have been busy organising a collection for her. The community were shocked to hear of the violent burglary which took place on Dublin Road, Bray in the early hours of September 10. Several local residents took it upon themselves to organise a book of well-wishes for people to sign to let Eva know that the community is thinking of her and that she will have support when she returns home. Those who would like to wish
Eva well can drop in to Glamour Hair and Beauty, Quinsboro Road or East Coast Vaping, 88 Main Street, both in Bray to sign the books. They are also accepting donations which will be used to repair any damage to the house, replace any items that may have been stolen and to buy some flowers for Eva while she is in hospital. Local residents have kindly offered their assistance in cleaning up the house and to sit with Eva and keep her company when she returns home. If you would like to do the same, you can leave your name and contact details in Glamour or East Coast Vaping and they will be passed along. Continued on page 4
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04| NEWS news in brief Scarecrow invasion Signal Arts Centre, Bray are celebrating Culture Night on September 18 with a scarecrow invasion and fun for all the family. There will be music, scarecrow fancy dress, scarecrow workshops and scarecrow installations and the fun runs from 10am.
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Big beach clean This month’s Bray Coastcare Action Day on September 19 will coincide with the Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean. Those who wish to take part in the International Coastal Ceanup event should meet at Bray Harbour at12pm and the cleanup will run until 3pm. Bray SeaLife Centre will also be doing a clean-up, meeting at the centre at 10.30am on September 20.
Alchemy music Alchemy music series present a musical evening for all ages and tastes on September 18 in Nun’s Cross Church, Ashford from 7pm9pm. Performing on the night will be Leslie Dowdall, the Reflecting Strings Trio and Linda Ferguson.
By Michelle McGlynn Greystones photographer Anna O’Rourke has been named Ireland’s Best Amateur Photographer in a recent competition. The competition saw entries pouring in from around the country and it was Anna who came out on top. For her entry, Anna showcased her native Greystones with a portfolio of stunning black and white
images, including this one of a man jumping onto the beach. The photos were profiled on TheJournal.ie, who were running the competition with Canon Ireland. Anna’s work focused on the scenic views and nature of her hometown and her images succeeded in capturing the judges’ eyes. The winner was announced at an event in Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Dublin where all three finalists saw their work exhibited.
“I wanted to show how even though the area has changed - for instance, the gentlemen’s baths have moved - it is still very much used as an amenity by younger people,” said Anna. Dave McKane, principal of the Institute of Photography and one of the judges, spoke of Anna’s talent. “She has an unerring ability to capture scenes that show her subjects in a precious moment of movement, wrapped in their own tiny world.”
Locals rally around Eva
Continued from previous page “The outpouring of goodwill from the town has been a source of comfort,” said Tom, Eva’s son. “Words fail me that people are so kind.” Eva suffered a punctured lung, a broken nose, broken ribs and bruising after two men broke into her house at approximately 5am while she slept in a downstairs room. She attempted to press the panic button that she had around her neck but her attackers ripped it from her. The raiders then tied up the pensioner and subjected her to a horrifying assault before ransacking her house in search of valuables. After the attackers fled the scene, brave Eva managed to make her way outside where her cries for help were ignored by a by-stander at a bus stop nearby. Eva was eventually rushed to St Vincent’s for treatment. When contacted by the Wicklow Voice, Garda Declan Lynch renewed the appeal for information from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the attack. “We have CCTV and forensic evidence and we have recovered some of the stolen property,”said Garda Lynch as the investigation continues.
RTE’s Valerie jets out to help refugees By Michelle McGlynn
Well-known RTE radio presenter and Arklow native, Valerie Cox and her husband Brian travelled to Kos to join volunteer groups helping the Syrian refugees on the Greek Island. Valeria and Brian flew out on September 12 to offer their assistance amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The trip was self-funded with donations from friends and family used to buy items desperately needed by the refugees currently living on the island as they flee their war torn homes in search of a better life in Europe. “We know there is a bigger debate to be had about resettlement, about sorting out the problems in the countries they come from,” Valerie said on arrival in Kos. “But for the moment, we all need to do what we can to save lives and to ensure that we never again have to see pictures of tiny children drowned in the waves of an alien sea.” She told of the small tents that most of the refugees are living in, tightly packed together around the walls of Kos Castle or on the beach with all of their earthly possessions in plastic bags at the back of their tent. “They are not begging or
asking anyone for anything.” Valerie and Brian have shared stories about some of the people they have encountered in their first days on the island. “These refugees come from all sorts of backgrounds. “We met a teacher, 26 year old Abdul from Pakistan who taught Sociology until he received death threats and had to leave. “His friend is an expert tailor and they both hope to use their skills in their final destination.” Seeing the reality faced by these families and knowing that many of them had lived the life that we in Ireland lead still had a jarring effect on the Wicklow couple and reminded them of how lucky they are to have a safe home. They have been working with local volunteer groups who are working in Kos and doing what they can to cater to the basic needs of the refugees. “Earlier today, we met with some of the volunteers from the Kos Refugee Group, two young Germans in particular, and they are the only people giving the refugees a hot meal - just rice and vegetables but much needed and much appreciated.” Valerie and Brian will be continuing their work and reporting back to Ireland about the situation in Kos until they return to Ireland on September 19.
Twenty new jobs
By Michelle McGlynn
TWENTY new jobs have been created in Wicklow with the official opening of the Ballinclare Quarry in Kilbride by Kilsaran International. In addition to this, the Irish buildings material company have spoken of their plans for further development of the facility through an investment and extension programme
over the next 25 years. The Ballinclare Quarry will produce and stock Irish stone, concrete, asphalt, mortar as well as the exclusive range of Kilsaran paving and walling products. “This new location is a welcome addition to the Irish Kilsaran story which has seen continued investment, growth over the last 50 years,” said Roy McKeown, Director of Kilsaran International.
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East Coast FM’s cutest pet winner Molly the collie with owners Aoife, Gerry and Bridget Harvey (second, fourth and fifth from left) collect their prizes from Kilcoole Vets’ Gail Nic Eoghain and Shane McDermott (far left and far right), and pet photographer Brian McNulty (second left)
Jonny McIver and Jude (2) out and about in Wicklow Town
Paul and Alfie Whelan 1 in Wicklow Town
Proud dad Stephen murray pictured with his son Leon, and Siobhan O Reilly after collecting his Junior Cert results in Arklow (pic Yvette O Beirne)
Peter Guerin, Nula Murphy and Veronica O’Leary outside the new Purple House Boutique on Bray Main Street.
Bridin and Helen O’Neill on Bray Seafront
Betty Fairfield and Sandra Brown out and about in Greystones
Courtney Byrne from Arklow receiving her Junior Cert results. (Pic Yvette O Beirne)
06| NEWS news in brief Proteus jazz band
Eight piece, Proteus Jazz Band, will be performing at the Hot Spot Music Club, Greystones on September 20 at 4pm. The band will be joined by jazz singer, Aran McMahon and other special guests. Admission free, donations welcome.
LEO seminar The Local Enterprise Office Wicklow is holding a free seminar on September 22 from 2pm-4.30pm in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy. The seminar covers the Companies Act 2014 and how it will impact on businesses. The seminar is free, booking is required. See www.localenterprise.ie or 0404 30800.
Volunteer day The Native Woodland Trust will be carrying out some environmental work on the Laragh reserve on September 19 from 11am until 1pm. The meeting point will be at Trooperstown Wood car park at 11am. For more details see www.nativewoodlandtrust.ie.
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Not the usual old bull as Bi drops in to chew the cud By Michelle McGlynn
A family farm in Tinahely played host to a high-level Chinese dairy delegation last week. The delegation included representatives from the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) led by Minister Bi Jingquan, in addition to CEOs and senior representatives from some of China’s leading dairy and infant formula companies. The Alibaba Group, the world’s largest online commerce company and Vanguard, the third largest supermarket chain in Hong Kong were also travelling with the group. The group arrived last Sunday on the Hayden family farm in Tinahely which is operated by brothers, Joe and Michael. Joe Hayden provided a detailed farm tour to the delegation where he informed them about traceability, controls and standards on Irish dairy farms, the production of milk from grass and the growth of the Irish dairy industry. The Hayden brothers main-
China’s Minister for Food Safety Bi Jing Quan chats to farmer Joe Hayden and CEO of Bord Bia Aiden Cotter through interpreter Helen Gao. Pic: Mick Kelly tain the 300 acre, 160 dairy cow farm to an extremely high standard with a strong focus on improving milk quality, grassland management and strong environmental practices. The Tinahely farm is a
Glanbia supplier and a member of Bord Bia’s Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS). Bord Bia CEO Aidan Cotter was among the visitors at the Hayden farm as he welcomed the group along with represen-
news in brief Computer course Wicklow Trade Union Centre are offering a free basic computer course for people of all ages consisting of eight hours of IT training. If you or someone you know could benefit from this course, contact Bernie or Patricia on 01 2866730.
Patricia Kelly gig Patricia Kelly will be performing in the Arklow Bay Hotel on October 6 at 7pm with the proceeds from tickets sales going towards Breast Cancer Ireland. Tickets are €20 per adult, €15 per child and under 6’s go free, call Danielle 086 4013473 or 086 3598854 for tickets or visit the Arklow Bay Hotel.
Super draw launch The famous Greystones Cancer Support super draw will be launched at the Support Centre, La Touche Place on September 24 at 10am. Come along and get your tickets and be in with the chance to win some terrific prizes including a €1,000 SuperValu shopping spree from Anne Daly.
tatives from the Department of Agriculture. The visit was part of Minister Bi’s three-day visit to Ireland. As part of this trip, Minister Bi and Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney took part in a
ceremony where both Ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding setting out future co-operation between both countries in the area of food safety. “I was delighted to formalise this relationship between my Department and CFDA this morning and am certain that both organisations will gain substantially from the cooperation,” said Minister Coveney. “In many ways it mirrors the many partnerships between leading Irish and Chinese agrifood companies and together marks the basis for a sustainable and long-term strategic relationship between both countries.” Food safety is a key concern for the Chinese authorities and a number of new laws have been introduced in China recently. This visit is an opportunity for the Chinese authorities to update Ireland on their new regulations. China is the largest dairy importer in the world and is the second largest market for Irish exports after the UK, valued at €400 million in 2014.
Canoeists warned following tragic death of Shane
By Michelle McGlynn
Investigators into the case of Shane Murphy’s death in Wicklow last November have urged kayakers and canoeists to wear waterproof radios and beacons. Shane (21) passed away last year after he got into difficulty in rapids while kayaking down Inchavore River. Shane, who was an experienced kayaker, knew the water well and was with a group of friends drowned in the fastflowing and flooded river. Although it was not a factor in Shane’s case, the group were in a remote area with poor mobile phone coverage and this delayed the emergency services response. Investigators from the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has advised that kayakers descending intermediate, advanced, expert or extreme rivers should always wear registered personal location beacons. This would allow rescue teams to be alerted early. Another suggestion put forth
by the inquiry team was the use of waterproof radios to enable them to communicate with each other while on the water and when out of sight. “Any recommendation that helps to save lives on rivers we would fully endorse,” said Karl Dunne, Canoeing Ireland chief executive. Calling them a sensible approach, Mr Dunne continued, “A GPS beacon is like the avalanche finder - once it’s deployed then the rescue services can pinpoint it accurately. “Radios would also be a good idea - when the river is in flood you can’t hear a thing, even from 10 miles away.” Investigators found that Shane had followed two of his companions down a stretch of the Inchavore and attempted to enter a back eddy but missed the ingress point and was swept down river. Following Shane’s tragic death, Wicklow Water Safety said that his friends should be commended as they had done everything possible to save him.
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Who’s the boy measuring up to Ali? By Michelle McGlynn
He is one of sports most legendary icons and one lucky Wicklow boy had the chance to square up to him. Do you know the identity of the mystery boy living out every young lad’s fantasty with Muhammad Ali? The boy is a pupil of Presentation College Bray as is evident by the crest on his blazer. The photo from 1972 was taken in RTE studios while Ali was in Ireland for a fight with Al ‘Blue’ Lewis in Croke Park on July 19. While in Ireland, The World’s Greatest stayed in nearby Kilternan, using the roads down to Enniskerry through The Scalp for daily training. If you think you know who the boy with the mean right hook is, email us at info@wicklowvoice.ie. The Pressentation College Bray Past Pupil’s Union are hoping to solve the mystery ahead of their annual President’s Dinner on October 23 in Barracuda Restaurant - the boy in the picture will get a free ticket. You can buy your tickets here: www.presbrayppu.com.
From Wicklow to Galway to Toronto, Emily is taking the film industry by storm. Greystones director Simon Fitzmaurice’s debut feature, My Name is Emily, screened at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival this week. The teenage road film, starring Evanna Lynch and Michael Smiley, has drawn much attention - not only for being a triumph of cinema but because of its unique journey to the screen. Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and given four years to live in 2008. Speaking ahead of the Toronto screening, Fitzmaurice said, “It was like a private earthquake for me and my family. “It took us all years to recover. We expected my death at any moment.” Despite the devastating prognosis, Fitzmaurice did not allow
NI reg challenge Bray Vintage Car Club are holding a Northern Ireland reg challenge. They are hoping to gather their own 19041986 original Co Wicklow NI registered vehicles. The challenge takes place on September 27 from noon at the Beehive Inn, Wicklow Town and all donations will go towards Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Support Ireland.
Puss in Boots Bray Musical Society are looking for primary school children who would like to be involved in Puss in Boots panto from November 2729 and December 4-6. Any children who are interested should get in touch with the society on 086 2663250.
Luca’s tops
Who’s that boy? Send your answers to info@wicklowvoice.ie - there’s a free ticket for the boy in the picture to the Pressentation College Bray Past Pupil’s Union annual President’s Dinner on October 23 in Barracuda Bray
Emily is the talk of Toronto ahead of film festival By Michelle McGlynn
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it to derail his life or his career. He continued on with his plans for his first feature film, following the success of his awardwinning short films The Sound of People and Full Circle. Fitzmaurice credits his work with helping him through the dark days that followed his diagnosis. “Work has saved me. It was a solace to me. I would be in these nightmare situations, really sick in hospital with doctors all around me and I would be thinking about shots and scenes.” Production presented many challenges as Fitzmaurice is paralysed and communicates through eye-gaze technology but with labour-intensive preparation the team overcame the obstacles. The cast received high praise from the Wicklow director, as he explained, “It was a different set, because even under tremendous pressure everyone
displayed the utmost patience while I typed my thoughts on screen. “It was insane, but as a team we made it work.” Fitzmaurice has not allowed his condition to slow down his creativity and ambition. He released his memoir, It’s Not Dark Yet, last year and he revealed to Variety that he is already working on his next script. As a director, Fitzmaurice is as fearless as he is in life, never allowing himself to play it safe. He was aware that employing a voice-over in My Name is Emily was a risky choice but he chose to do it anyway. “Voiceover fascinates me because it is so knife-edge. Done badly, it is awful; done well, it can approach the sublime.” Judging from reviews that have emerged from festivals so far, it’s safe to say that Fitzmaurice reached the sublime.
Four-year-old Luca Keogh from Newtown won the Top Story award at the Mums and Tots magazine awards. Luca suffers from Spina Bifida as well as other related conditions. He has undergone 18 surgeries and is defying doctors expectations by crawling and walking when it was thought he never would.
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Remedy Pilates and Physiotherapy are celebrating one year in business this month. Reflecting on the past year, Rachael Davis who runs the studio is delighted with how her team has grown. “What a year. This time last year, we had Katie Taylor cutting our ribbon making the opening official,” Rachael told the Wicklow Voice. “Having my own studio was a dream ten years ago but working hard and believing in what I do made it a reality.” Rachael credits her clients support as her motivation and inspiration. “The feedback I get from my clients really motivates me and keeps me going. When they tell me that they can work pain free, play with their grandchildren or hit the golf ball a bit further. It reminds me that what we do here at Remedy improves peoples’ everyday lives.” Of course, the amazing team that Rachael has working alongside her has played a huge part in the success Remedy has enjoyed this past year. There is now six people working as part of the Remedy team including receptionist Sarah, Chartered Physiotherapist Deirbhle, Pilates teachers Emer and Deirdre and Yoga instructor Cara.
The timetable has seen some new additions and now includes Cardio Pilates, Yoga and Sports Programming with their physiotherapist. Remedy offers something different than your average Pilates studio as they are a clinically run studio who offer new clients a private lesson before they join a class. At Remedy, they carry out an individual consultation to identify your personal goals or any problems you might have. Armed with this knowledge, the team can recommend physiotherapy, private lessons or a group class depending on the client’s needs. The studio are constantly investing in the latest equipment and the team are always updating their knowledge so that clients can be assured that they are getting the very best. When you combine all this with the team’s passion, experience and enthusiasm, you just can’t go wrong with a visit to Remedy. The studio will be holding their first birthday party on September 19th and Rachael and the rest of the Remedy team are looking forward to celebrating with you. Whether you’re already a client or you are looking to make a positive change in your life, take a trip down to the studio on the Southern Cross Road, Bray on Saturday and join in the party.
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Let’s build an Ireland of opportunity
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reland stands at a moment of great potential. Our economy is growing at the fastest rate in Europe and 1,300 jobs are now being created every week. Labour in Government is driving that economic recovery and helping people back to work. Between now and the election, however, this Government and my Party have work to do. We must continue the job of securing the recovery, and driving renewal – a social, cultural and community-based renewal that makes life better for all. That is the potential, our shared opportunity. However, potential must be realised. This is what will make the general election next spring a crucial moment in this country’s development. The choice will be very clear: between a Government driving recovery and renewal and the risk of an incoherent opposition returning us to ruin. In a very difficult and short period of time, Labour, working with our coalition partners, engineered Ireland’s exit from the bailout and return to growth. That, of course, could only be achieved as a result of perseverance and the very real sacrifices people made, and I am aware that a lot of people are still struggling. But we’ve now reached a turning point and have an opportunity for prosperity and decency for all. It is within reach and last year’s Budget was proof of that - because it began the process of raising living standards, and now we have the potential to do so much more over the next five years. We have the potential to invest more heavily in essential public services, to drive that social, cultural and community renewal. We have the potential to do this in a steady and prudent way – staying in line with EU fiscal rules. But more importantly, staying true to the inherent Irish belief that it is wise to be prepared for a rainy day. As the party of work, Labour will continue to prioritise helping people back into work, so that they can build better financial futures for themselves and their families. We’ll continue that process in the forthcoming Budget. Next month, we’ll set out the second Budget in a row to raise living standards. My focus will be on helping low and middle-income workers, families, retired people and the vulnerable. Last year, I restored a partial Christmas Bonus of 25pc, and I’ll increase the Bonus to at least 50pc this year. This will particularly help our pensioners, and I make no apologies for this.
It was our pensioners who not alone helped build this country up the first time, but in so many cases, supported their adult children and their families when the crisis hit. The tax package for workers must also be balanced with a welfare package that seeks to protect the most vulnerable. After the Budget, the focus will switch to crucial legislation. We will also pass the legislation to establish the independent Policing Authority. Furthermore we plan to reform the system of direct provision and to tackle climate change, and, of course, we will pass the marriage Bill so that marriage equality becomes a practical reality. I’m also determined that we pass legislation before year’s end to reform the bankruptcy system. This potential, in many ways, represents a second chance for Ireland to achieve what should have been done during the Fianna Fáil Celtic Tiger years. It’s crucial we take it. Fianna Fáil couldn’t. Sinn Fein can’t, and when all that vital work is done, we’ll be ready to return to government for a second term. Let there be no doubt – we are going to do it. More than that, we have to do it for our country’s sake. While Ireland stands at a moment of great potential, that potential must be realised. And Labour is best placed to do that. . Joan Burton is TD for the Dublin West constituency, Minister for Social Protection, Tánaiste and leader of the Labour Party.
It’s crucial we take it. Fianna Fáil couldn’t. Sinn Fein can’t, and when all that vital work is done, we’ll be ready to return to government for a second term
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At least Intercom and FeedHenry are providing a service for which there are paying customers. That’s quite unusual.
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Gerry McBride @GerryMcBride “I can’t believe so many Americans are considering voting for the only person to take a worse Stone Cold stunner than Linda McMahon.”
Stacy @SilverStGroud “ ‘My anaconda don’t My anaconda don’t-’ *Humphrey Bogart rushes in* Sam I thought I told you never to play that song!” Eleanor Tiernan @eleanortiernan “The way a UK website is treating the spanking new Irish postcode I’m entering is like it’s saying ‘Are you having a f***ing laugh?’ ” Donald Clarke @DonaldClarke63 “It would make more sense if Disney just confirmed which of their films they weren’t going to remake”
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Don’t burst the South Sea Bubble
n the early eighteenth century a fad for investment swept Europe. The world was opening up, industry was growing, and adventurers and entrepreneurs of all sorts were looking for funds. The early opportunities were mostly sound and investors got a return on their money but as the craze grew many people subscribed to business ventures which had little substance and made less sense. One offered shares in “a company for carrying on an undertaking of great advantage, but nobody to know what it is”. This trend culminated in the South Sea Bubble, a business carried by a wave of mass hysteria which cost thousands of people their life savings. They invested in a venture based on a trade that did not exist. It had no hope of success but was swept along for quite some time by its own momentum. I often think of this when I read that some young whizz kid has sold an oddlynamed webbased company for zilliions to some fat cat who is loaded with money but short of ideas. Or when I read, as I did recently, that “a company founded in San Francisco in 2011 by four Irish men has landed $35 million (€31 million) in Series C funding from investors – funding that will see their workforce double both in California and Ireland within the next year.” On the face of it, this is good news. Happy days for the men in question and the expanded venture will be bringing 70 new jobs here. But what does this company with, by IT standards, the relatively sensible name of Intercom, actually do? According to Darragh Curran, its head of engineering, Intercom aims “to make customer service as simple and accessible as dealing with Whatsapp .” He told a newspaper: “Before when you were communicating with a company, internally their processes are really clunky, with many people talking to one person, wires being crossed, the same questions being asked over and over. We streamline all that.” I have never dealt with Whatsapp, so I guess I’m not Intercom’s target customer. But appreciation of a company is not usually dependent on being a customer. I don’t need to buy aeroplanes to understand, in broad terms, the business of Boeing and I could follow the trading logic of McDonalds without ever having sampled a Big Mac. However, I have read reams about Intercom and I am still no wiser. The same goes for the Waterford-based company with the more typically silly name
of FeedHenry. It was sold last year for €63m to an American company with the equally irrelevant title of Red Hat. So what does FeedHenry do that is worth €63m? According to Barry Downes from Waterford Institute of Technology’s Telecommunications Software and Systems Group, which helped develop the company: “With FeedHenry we saw a gap for enterprises long before enterprises would need to have an enterprise grade platform to help with mobility. Our researchers built a sophisticated middleware platform that became the FeedHenry cloud.” As November’s Web Summit in Dublin looms large on the horizon, the above answer is why I worry about South Sea Bubbles. At least Intercom and FeedHenry are providing a service for which there are paying customers. That’s quite unusual. Like many people nowadays I spend a lot of time staring into a computer screen. I’m on one now, writing this. When I’ve finished I may catch up with the latest news, check my bank balance or maybe pay a few bills online. I’m not a fan of social media but I do have a rarelyused Twitter account and I keep in touch with business contacts through LinkedIn. But one thing I hardly ever do is pay for any of these services. It’s not stinginess that stops me forking out; well, not entirely. I’m reluctant to supply credit card or bank details to web sites, even those of reputable companies. And I’m hesitant about payments that involve some form of agreement, or subscription, to a service I may not use very often. However, if I’m honest I have to admit that stinginess, of a sort, does contribute to my reluctance to pay. Since just about everything in web world is free I tend to resent and avoid the few exceptions. I don’t go hunting for a bank card when an online newspaper asks me to subscribe. I just move to one of the many other news sites that don’t charge. And do these people providing minute byminute commentary on the Liverpool match really expect me to cough up for their excellent service? Why on earth would I do that when the BBC and a dozen British newspapers are providing much the same commentary free of charge? Young people, who have never known a world without the web, take the nofee policy for granted. But if noone pays for their services, how will internet providers survive? Maybe I can find something about it on the web. I wonder if there’s a free site I can consult?
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focus on faces Marilyn O’Connor Author How is life? Life for me now is good in fact, its great! I have recently relocated to the north-west of Ireland where I wake every morning to wonderful views of the most breathtaking lake. I am embracing the beauty of nature that surrounds me at every glance. I am also looking forward to getting married again next year. When did you first get interested in writing? I grew up in the inner city of Dublin under what could be described as very difficult circumstances. From a very early age, about seven years old, in an attempt to escape from the mayhem and madness that surrounded me I began to write. I started writing fairy tales mainly about me being a princess who would be rescued from the life I was living.
Thanks, but why only Powerscourt? Members of the Gavin Glynn Foundation team after completing the Hell & Back Challenge in Killruddery at the weekend
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ourism in Wicklow - like Ireland as a whole - is on the up, with increasing visitor numbers and revenues in recent years. Part of the upward trend has been down to a successful and effective rebranding of the country as a tourist attraction to foreign visitors. This process started with The Gathering in 2013, continued with the establishment of The Wild Atlantic Way last year and the latest extension of this umbrella way of marketing the country was announced earlier this year with the establishment of Ireland’s Ancient East. This new touring region will cover not only the east but also parts of the south and midlands and will aim to tap into over 5,000 years of history in the counties covered. The concept is of a touring region rather than a specific route, to allow visitors more scope to stop off at various points in the region. The Ireland’s Ancient East project is themed around four pillars - Ancient Ireland, Early Christian Ireland, Medieval Ireland and Anglo Ireland. This stretches the history in-
Brian Quigley volved from relatively recent times right back to Newgrange. When Ireland’s Ancient East was launched in the spring the Minister for Tourism Paschal Donohue announced that there would be €1.2m in grants allocated to points in the region, as well as a further €600,000 for themed signage across the counties concerned. These grants were announced last week and there is to be only one recipient in Wicklow, namely €80,000 for Powerscourt Visitor Interpretive Experience. I found the funding award strange. It’s good news and welcome, don’t get me wrong, but why give to one of the county’s already-established tourist attractions rather than help develop something less widely known?
Looking at the awards from the same scheme given to attractions in other counties there is an element of the same logic at work, with big-name landmarks getting grants (Boyne Valley, Titanic Connections and Hook Lighthouse to pick out three). Surely this is a case of ‘the rich get richer, the poor get poorer’? Shouldn’t help be directed away from things that are already able to stand on their own two feet? It begs a wider question too, namely what kind of ‘product’ do we want to sell to our visitors? Do we want them to come with a bucket list of high-profile places to work through, all with homogenised visitor centres and coffee shops? We did Glendalough today, let’s tick off Powerscourt tomorrow and Wicklow Gaol the day after. Revenues will undoubtedly be maximised this way, but should it be all about the dollar? Making it easier, more convenient and more comfortable for people to stop at various places takes away in part the sense of adventure that should accompany any holiday. It’s a balancing act I suppose. On the one hand tourism is
a business helping the country continue to grow economically and provide jobs, and its product needs to packaged and sold with as much appeal as possible. But the drawback of this is that it can make us feel like a glorified theme park. On the other hand it would be nice to just be able to seek out a region’s sites of cultural and historic appeal and find them in their organic state, without any accompanying fanfare. I know that’s what I’d prefer. There’d be a sense of accomplishment just with arriving at a place I’ve had to do a bit of work to find. Pointing me to it with fancy signage and swish visitor centres takes away something from the experience for me. Hopefully the scheme works and doesn’t prove counter-productive. There is every indication that it will work, with the Wild Atlantic Way proving a big success since its launch. I’m only playing devil’s advocate when I question what kind of product we are creating, but you definitely lose something when you go after the polished, packaged approach to tourism. It will be up to the visitors to decide.
So you have always found solace in writing. Most definitely! For me, writing takes me to wonderful places in my mind. Without sounding too dramatic, I firmly believe that my writing has kept me sane at times when I felt my world was crashing in on me. When I felt at my lowest, it was my ability to write that pulled me back up. I have a full belief in the power of inner healing through the power of the pen. Being a writer has helped me through many situations and has helped me become the person I am today. You recently used writing to help a group of people through a tough time. Tell us a little about that. I designed a writing course to help people who have been touched by cancer to express their inner fears and trauma through the power of the pen. To teach them how to write all the words that we are unable to speak about cancer. Feelings are often buried deep inside unable to be expressed. Through this writing course I give people the opportunity to get those words out which helps them to come to terms with that terrible fear and trauma that has been held in for so long. My first course was held at Greystones Cancer Support and has been a huge success. I had 14 of the most wonderful inspirational students ranging from the ages of 16 years to 70 years old. All of them have produced the most amazing work which has now been compiled to make a book. What can people expect from We Turned Tears into Laughter? The stories shared in We Turned Tears Into Laughter cuts to the chase about the fear we all carry about cancer. Readers will read some of the most inspirational, honest stories and will see it is okay to feel fear but it is also empowering to be able to overcome it. The stories will have readers laughing at the humour, crying with the honesty of fear, and totally inspired by these writers courage. What inspired you to write this book? I lost my husband to cancer last year, I buried him three weeks to the day that we married, although I knew he was very sick, his sudden death so soon after our wedding sent me in to a spiralling world of unexplainable grief. There was one thing my husband asked me to do before he died, and that was to promise him I would move on with my life and find happiness again, he didn’t want me to be sad or alone. So in January 2015 I dried my tears and I decided to pull all my skills together and design a writing course that would help people heal the terrible pain of trauma that cancer can cause. Where can people pick up a copy of the book? The book will be launch on October 16 in the Parkview Hotel at 8. Everyone is welcome. The book will also be available in local book shops and widely available on Amazon. All proceeds are going to Greystones Cancer Support. Marilyn O’Connor is a writer and a former resident of Greystones. She was an active member of the community.
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Big beach clean
Clean Coasts annual Big Beach Clean will be taking place September 18, 19 and 20. As well as events nationwide, Clean Coasts will be teaming up with the International Ocean Conservancy again this year for the International Coastal Cleanup event. Last year 560,000 volunteers in 91 countries removed a phenomenal 7,257 tonnes of marine litter from the world’s oceans and coasts! This year, as part of the Big Beach Clean, there is a ‘Retro Rubbish’ competition. They are asking volunteers to take a photo of anything they come across with a nostalgic feel, such as old food packaging and toys. First prize for the best piece of ‘Retro Rubbish’ photographed is a Clean Coasts goodie bag. There will also be lots of spot prizes of specially designed ‘Big Beach Clean – Retro Rubbish’ t-shirts. Big Beach Clean events in Co. Wicklow are as follows: Bray SEALIFE Clean Coasts Group will be doing a clean-up of the beach behind SEALIFE in Bray on the September 20 at 10.30am. They will meet at the SEALIFE centre beforehand. Greystones Greystones Tidy Towns will be doing a clean-up of North Beach, South Beach and the Harbour Area on the September 19 from 10am. Ennereilly Beach Arklow Coastcare will be doing a clean-up of Ennereilly Beach on the 18th September at 11am meeting at the entrance to the beach beforehand.
Arklow Arklow Coastcare will be doing a clean-up of the South Beach on 17th September at 1.30pm. Meeting at the first car park, South Beach beforehand. For more information on these events please contact the Clean Coasts team on 01 4002210 or cleancoasts@eeu. antaisce.org To find out more about the great work of Clean Coasts and to get involved check out cleancoasts.org
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Wedding fair of the week Avon Ri Avon Ri Lakeshore Resorts, Blessington, Burgage, 045 900670, September 25-27 The ideal venue to host your wedding, Avon Ri are holding a wedding fair to showcase all that they have to offer you on your special day. The four star resort welcomes civil weddings, blessings and civil partnerships. They pride themselves on the personal touch and their wedding co-ordinator will be there every step of the way to ensure that your day is planned to perfection. Join their experienced wedding team at the perfect lakeshore venue, complete with spectacular views of Blessington Lake and the Wicklow mountains. Enquire about their all inclusive packages which ensure that you will have your dream day with minimum hassle. The wedding showcase will take place in the evening on September 25 from 4pm-8pm and all day on September 26 and 27 from 10am until 7pm. For more information see www.avonri.com.
Festival of the week 2015 National Archery Festival Killruddery House and Gardens, Bray, September 19 and 20 The National Achery Festival celebrates the sport and skill of archery with lots for all the family. Taking place in Killruddery House and Gardens, the finals of the All Ireland Series Archery competition are an integral part of the festival. There will be “have a go” stalls displaying all the different forms of archery shot in Ireland today. Everyone in the family can try their hand at the different types of archery formats including target, field and 3D. There will be displays of modern sporting archery as well as traditional archery, best known from Robin Hood tales. The All Ireland series finals will see the top archers in target archery compete for the title of Series Champion. The finals will be run over two days, with Compound archers competing on Saturday and Recurve archers competing on Sunday. The finals matches will take place between the two long ponds at the front of Killruddery House and will be shown on a large screen on the grounds of the estate.
book of the week Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-eight Nights By Salman Rushdie A lush, richly layered novel, in which our world has been plunged into an age of unreason, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-eight Nights is a breathtaking achievement and an enduring testament to the power of storytelling. In the near future, after a storm strikes New York City, the strangeness begins. A down-to-earth gardner find that his feet no longer touch the ground. A graphic novelist awakens in his bedroom to a mysteriousentity that resembles his own sub-Stan Lee creation. Abandoned at the mayor office, a baby identifies corruption with her mere presence, marking the guilty with blemishes and boils. Unbeknownst to them, they are all descended from the whimsical, capricious, wanton creatures known as the jinn, who live in a world separated from ours by a veil. Once the line between the worlds is breached on a grand scale, there comes an epic war between light and dark spanning 1,001 nights - or two years, eight months and twenty-eight nights.
TV SHOW of the week Rugby World Cup TV3, September 18-October 31 It’s been a long time coming but now the wait is finally over and it’s time for six weeks of rugby. Yes, it’s the Rugby World Cup and although we shouldn’t a lot of us are heading into the tournament with some big expectations. But whether or not we can live up to the massive hype, one thing is for sure: we are going to be treated to some spectacular rugby over the course of the
Exhibition of the week Charabanc portraits Kilcroney Furniture, Bray, September 18-20 A free open exhibition of Charabanc members portraits featuring members of the Charabanc community will take place in Kilcroney Furniture. Twenty viruoso portraits of Charabanc members have been created by local artist Dermot Cranny in modern portraiture style. Dermot has worked as a professional illustrator, graphic artist and scenic painter for stage, tv and film. He was a student of the renowned Jann Renard Gulet and studied at the National College of Art. Dermot’s work has featured in a number of galleries and private collections throughout Ireland and the world. Charabanc is a community resource organisation in the Enniskerry, Kilmacanogue and Bray areas. Their main activity is the weekly provision of a form of active retirement for seniors. Following the exhibition the portraits will be presented to the Charabanc members. The exhibition is open from 7pm-9pm on September 18 and then 10am-5pm on September 19 and 20.
tournament. It all kicks off at 8pm on September 17 as England v Figi gets things started. Our first match will be the next day, September 18 and we’ll be going up against Canada. Then we’ll be on the pitch again on September 27, this time we’ll take on Romania. The boys in green will go head to head with Italy on October 4. Our final group match pits us against France on October 11. After that? Well we’ll just have to wait and see. I’ve got faith though... COYBIG
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MOVIE of the week The D Train Gaiety Cinema, Arklow Jack Black and James Marsden star in a darkly funny school reunion comedy. Dan Landsman (Jack Black) is a dorky, unpopular loser who lives in Pittsburgh with his loving wife Stacey (Kathryn Hahn) and son Zach (Russell Posner). As self-appointed leader of the committee to organise a 20 year high school reunion, Dan’s having trouble drumming up any enthusiasm. Then he spots former classmate Oliver Lawless (James Marsden) on a TVcommercial and hits on a brilliant idea. If he can persuade this hunky Hollywood star to attend, everyone will flock to the reunion and he’ll be a hero to his peers at last. It’s a case of be careful what you wish for though. There’s a jaw-dropping twist in store in this subversive comedy from writer/director duo Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, who co-wrote the Jim Carrey film, Yes Man. Jack Black contributes his most subtle and emotional performance since the wickedly funny, Bernie.
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Home improvement tip of the week Skon Design Unit 16, Churchtown Business Park, Dublin 14, Freephone 1800 303404, www.skondesign.com Is your bedroom looking a little tired? Well then why not treat it to a makeover? SKON Design are having their spectacular End of Summer Sale and it’s in its last month. They have a team of experienced and qualified cabinet makers, furniture and interior designers and sliding wardrobe specialists who are on hand
to help you transform your bedroom. At SKON Design, they want to help you to transform your bedroom into the room of your dreams. They offer contemporary sliding wardrobe design that is custom manufactured for you. Built by skilled cabinet makers, they all come with a 10 year guarantee and full interiors as standard. Are you ready to transform your space with colour, space and light? Then stop dreaming about it and head on down to SKON Design’s showrooms before you miss out on their great End of Summer deals.
Aries- This week is a 9 Postpone mundane rituals for something unexpected. Trust a crazy hunch. Make a delightful, possibly profitable, discovery. Relax into blissful peace. Taurus- This week is an 8 Circumstances startle you. Consider an outrageous request. Your community can provide whatever is needed. Put together a deal that speaks to your heart. Gemini- This week is a 7 Team projects go well. Go for excellence. Reward yourself with some private time and relax. Savour peace and beauty. Cancer- This week is a 6 You’re especially charming and attractive. Share something joyful with loved ones. Reaffirm a commitment for positive changes.
Hairdresser of the week Sin E Unit 2, Charlesland Shopping Centre, Greystones, 01 2010673 Sin E are celebrating their tenth anniversary and as a big thank you to all their clients for their continued support over the years, the Sin E team have some fabulous special offers. Avail of a full head of highlights with a wash, cut and blow dry for just €99. From Monday to Thursday, you can treat your hair to a half head of high lights and a blow dry for €80. Get glam from head to toe in time for the weekend by popping in on Thursday or Friday for exposed spray tan, Shellac nails, a wash and blow dry for only €50. Sin E specialise in organic colouring, a service they offer exclusively. The amoniafree highlights and all-over colour gives hair an amazing shine as it is made with oils and it offers 100% grey coverage. They are open late four nights a week to cater for any schedule. There is ample free parking available with no traffic wardens on duty.
Leo- This week is an 8 Start from a point of balance. Change is inevitable. You gain new insights Conditions seem unsettled. Come from love. Virgo- This week is a 5 Prepare everything in private. You’re magnetically attracted. Raise the heat on a collaboration. Make an artistic or creative beginning.
GIG of the week The Nualas: Lock up your husbands Mermaid Arts Centre, Main Street, Bray, September 25, 8pm In their most dangerous show ever The Nualas break the mould with a deluge of new songs, higher harmonies, different keys and slightly shorter dresses, if that’s possible! And there’s more: expect new Nuala revelations, harder laughs, slicker riffs, and even tighter foundation
Fundraiser of the week A Gardening Evening with Diarmuid Gavin Arboretum National Garden Exhibition Centre, Kilquade, September 24, 7pm If you have a bit of a green thumb, this is one event you won’t want to miss out on. Well-known gardener Diarmuid Gavin will be doing an illustrated talk entitled Making Gardens...A Peek at the Past and a Look to the Future. Arrive early and take a stroll around the beautiful gardens of the National Garden Exhibition Centre. There will be complimentary tea and coffee served from 6.30pm ahead of the talk at 7pm. All proceeds from the event will go to the Shane Vickers Trust. Shane Vickers is a local Kilmacanogue man and GAA star and last year was in a road accident. He was struck by a car while walking home. This unfortunate accident has left Shane with severe brain injuries and he is unable to control half of his body. As a result Shane needs constant care and aid with everyday tasks. Although Shane has made great progress with his recovery he will undoubtedly require equipment and specialised facilities in place at his home upon his return.
wear... if that’s possible! When this show previewed in Dolan’s of Leitrim, at least three Gardai and a relationship counsellor had to be called. As part of their ensuing community service (six weeks scooping out litter from the Shannon) the girls were obliged, as a warning, to call this sweltering new show, Lock Up Your Husbands. You have been warned. Tickets are available from the box office for €18/16.
Libra- This week is a 9 Passions get stirred. Plans shift. Speak your heart and figure out how to do it later. Make bold promises that may include a graceful exit. Scorpio- This week is a 6 Ignite creative fires. Invite participation. Accept advice from loved ones. Your full attention is a gift your family appreciates. Sagittarius- This week is a 9 Find new ways to save resources. Question the status quo. Your greatest strength is love. Share your appreciation with family and friends. Capricorn- This week is an 8 Discuss family finances to determine priorities. Listen more than talking. Find out what others want. Beautify shared spaces. Aquarius- This week is a 7 Accept gifts, when offered, gracefully. You can find another revenue source. Follow a creative hunch. Short tempers spark with little provocation. Pisces- This week is a 9 Go for harmony, beauty and satisfaction. Pursue a brilliant idea. It may take you in a new direction. Toss out the superfluous.
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with Michelle McGlynn info@wicklowvoice.ie
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As the weather starts to chill, it’s time to get cosy in cream Cream is one of the big trends for Autumn/Winter and there are so many ways you can wear it. It looks great when paired with some deep autumnal colours as it helps them to pop. A cream dress is always elegant for an occasion, understated but beautiful. Choose from these three options, each of which can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Left Claudina dress, Monsoon, €140, Centre Lace detail dress, Miss Selfridge, €69.99, Right Lace high neck dress, Miss Selfridge, €64.99. To accessorise we have these understated platform heels from Dune, €105, this gorgeous gold and stone necklace from Topshop, €27.99 and this faux fur bag from New Look, €44.99.
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common is that they go above and beyond to ensure that their customers receive the very best product or service. The county would not be the same without these businesses so it important to remember to give back and shop local. Support Wicklow businesses and ensure that the county continues to grow and thrive. electrician Ace Electrical 1 Roselawn Drive, Bray, 01 2868377, 087 2543113 For all your electrical needs, call Ace Electrical. Their team are RECI registered and fully insured to carry out any work you may need in your home or business. Ace Electrical specialise in electrical upgrades and no job is too big or too small. They are fully qualified to carry out all types of electrical repairs and additional works. Ace Electrical are strictly no nonsense and do not waste time so you can be sure that your work will be carried out in an efficient and timely manner. They are very affordable and even offer a back-up service. So, what are you waiting for? Call today and make your electrical problems a thing of the past.
IT Solutions Alpha CC Units 3-4 Rosebank, Herbert Road, 01 2861800, alphacc.ie Alpha CC have enjoyed three decades of great success serving the local community. At the heart of the company’s success is the ability to provide a full 360° set of IT and consultancy services to both SME and large corporate clients. Online services offered include IT cleaning, IT solutions, cloud and online services, they also specialise and consult on data protection. You can run your business more efficiently when you take advantage of the Office 365 Business Premium which includes all the features of both Microsoft Business Essentials and Microsoft Business in one integrated plan.
removals Bray Removals Bray, 087 2622364, removalscompany.ie Bray Removals is a second generation family business with over 35 years’ experience of removals in Ireland. Their fully trained and experienced staff provide a nationwide service of house, office and apartment removals. They have a range of vehicles to suit all customer needs. No job is too big or too small. In addition to the wide range of private clients, customers include government organisations, county councils, building societies and voluntary organisations. Bray Removals aim to make your moving day as stress free as possible. They are proud of their reputation as a professional efficient removals company who always put their customers needs first.
bakery The Bread Basket Whitethorn Centre, Kilcoole, 01 2010080 Recently reopened and refurbished family-owned bakery and coffee shop The Bread Basket bake all their products from scratch each morning at our in-house bakery. The master bakers offer a superb varieties of fresh breads, cakes, tarts and much more. Made to order breakfasts are a speciality with full lunch menu also available. There is a large selection of cold meats and salads available to create your sandwich using their famous fresh breads. Wedding, christening, birthday and other special occasion cakes are also available and are made to order. Please enquire about your cake for that special day. The Bread Basket can organise all your catering requirements for any occasion.
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Wicklow is full of fantastic businesses that help to make our towns great. This week, the Wicklow Voice decided to profile some these wonderful businesses. Whether you are looking for a bakery or trainer or something in between, you can find what you need right here. The thing that each of these businesses has in
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16 | SPECIAL REPORT wicklowvoice.ie September 17 2015 trainer CPC 066 7186525, 087 6363003, cpc.ie
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CPC.ie are enrolling for the latest Transport Manager Courses after which successful candidates will receive an internationally recognised qualification for life from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Ireland. This course plays a key role in efforts to fill 15,500 transport sector job vacancies. A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management is a compulsory requirement for any individual who wishes to fill one of the vacancies that are due to come online. CPC.ie have a 99% pass rate and all course participants will receive a strong grounding in financial and HR management, health and safety, employment and contract law, marketing and other key areas are crucial for achieving success in the transport sector. Full details of the Transport Manager CPC course dates, fees and exam times are available online on www.cpc.ie, by email info@cpc.ie or by calling 1890 374837.
accountants FHM Accountants Suite 3, Market Court, Main Street, Bray, 01 2869977, fhm.ie Fitzsimons Howick McEvoy are well known in Bray and surrounding areas, they pride themselves on the high standard of service they give to their clients. Fitzsimons Howick McEvoy Chartered Certified Accountants, recipients of the coveted ACCA Quality Check award, have enjoyed great success and expanded their business outside the county recently. Earlier this year they opened a brand new office in Gorey, Co Wexford.They look after clients from all industries and professions and from sole traders to sizeable limited companies. FHM Accountants offer all the normal accountancy services from company setup to year end accounts and taxes.
printers Reads 103 Main Street, Bray, 01 5175963, reads.ie When it comes to great value, look no further than Reads, Bray. Reads believe that quality and affordability can go hand-in-hand. Most print companies describe themselves simply as cheap and low cost, Reads not only keep their prices affordable but commit to printing on only the highest quality materials. They promise customers that they will always offer the best possible value; the fastest and most efficient turnaround and the highest quality materials and service for every order. This is the Reads promise to you. Staff are always happy to assist you with all your business and personal printing needs. You could pay more elsewhere, but why should you?
butchers Flemings Main Street, Greystones, 01 2016334 The Flemings have been involved in the meat business over two generations. Among the unique features of the Fleming approach is the use of the dry-aging process which it uses for its beef. The process makes top quality beef taste even better by enhancing the succulent flavours and increasing tenderness – and it’s no secret that it is one of the main reasons that Flemings’ customers come back time after time. Fleming’s Butchers and Delicatessens is the culmination of passion, quality and excellence, brought together to bring the absolute finest meat and artisan food produce for you to enjoy at home.
gym Ladies Workout Express 4 Castle Street, Bray, 01 2828707 Ladies Workout Express are the only gym in Bray who cater exclusively to women of all ages and fitness levels. The gym provides women with equipment and classes to help them to achieve their desired goals in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The people at Ladies Workout Express Bray know that the time you spend in the gym is your time and they seek to ensure that every member gets the individual attention they need and that everything runs smoothly. They have a complete range of fitness and exercise equipment designed exclusively for women. They offer a variety of classes and there is something to suit everybody of all fitness capabilities.
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hire company MC Hire Blacklion Enterprise Centre, Blacklion, Greystones, 01 2871263, mchire.ie
garage Ryan & Brien Ltd 5 Pinewood Close, Boghall Close, Bray, 01 2829183 The team at Ryan & Brien recently decided to open their own motor sales business, Ryan’s Auto Sales. The move came after the retirement of longtime colleague Michael Doyle. Ryan’s Auto Sales specialise in Suzuki and top of the line low-milage vehicles from a variety of makes and models. There is something to suit every budget. Ryan & Brien continues to operate as normal from the same premises. The garage caters for all vehicles. They have a rolling road brake, suspension tester and an engine decarboniser available. Air conditioning servicing - top up or complete service - is available along with NCT repairs.
recruitment Storm Recruitment Greystones, 01 2557377, stormrecruitment.ie Storm Recruitment provide a superior calibre of service to both clients and candidates based in the Wicklow and South Dublin area. They recruit permanent and temporary staff across all sectors including accountants, general office staff, legal, marketing, production and warehouse staff among others. They match local people with local companies and seek to build strong relationships with their clients and candidates and assist them in sourcing the very best jobs and candidates. Storm Recruitment also offer CV Writing and interview training to candidates and onsite interview assitantance, HR advice etc to their clients. Call today or email jobs@ stormrecruitment.ie.
security Wilkin Security 1 Roselawn Drive, Bray, 01 2868377 Wilkin Security are a customer focused business. They keep close relationships with their clients that generate trust and they work in partnership for the benefit of both parties. The team at Wilkin Security develop and demonstrate their expertise through their innovative and leading edge approach to creating and delivering the right solution for their customers. They take care to employ the best people, develop their competence, provide opportunity and instill their values. Wilkin Security can always be trusted to do the right thing and will always demonstrate the utmost care and respect for those people whose welfare and safety they are entrusted with.
hairdressing Zero One Unit 5, Watson and Johnson Centre, Church Road, Greystones, 01 2870002, zeroonesalon.ie For the month of September, ZERO ONE salon are offering 15% off all colour services from Tuesday-Friday when you mention the Wicklow Voice. ZERO ONE is Greystones luxury hair salon and it has become a favourite with locals since opening its doors last December. They specialise in luxury hair extensions, Aveda colour, upstyles and braids. ZERO ONE salon has a new highly qualified team of staff that includes Suzie Pollock, Julie Taggart, Sharon Skerret and Louise McCauley all of whom are senior stylists. ZERO ONE staff receive extensive training from leading colourist Louise Oglesby who has over 25 years in the industry and has worked as a leading colourist educator in two of Ireland’s leading hair salons. Leading hair extension expert Edel Kavangh and L’Oreal colour award finalist Zoe Kelly are still part of the original ZERO ONE team.
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Whether it is for industrial or domestic use, MC Hire have everything you need in terms of tool and plant hire. For jobs both inside and out or in the garden you can find all the top of the range equipment at MC Hire. MC Hire tool and plant hire can cover all your needs. They supply garden and access equipment, forklifts, excavators, trailers, contractors tools and wood choppers. Their mechanics are fully trained to service and repair equipment in-house. They sell a range of brand new equipment. They have fully trained specialists to deal with tyre and puncture repairs for many types of vehicles including cars, 4x4s, trucks and plant machinery.
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18 | SPECIAL REPORT wicklowvoice.ie September 17 2015 solicitor Manus Bray Suite 4, Eden Gate Centre, Delgany, 01 2010470, braysolicitors.ie Manus Bray solicitors are delighted to have moved into their new Delgany premises just off the N11 at J11. The team at Manus Bray are committed to providing a high quality legal service across a wide range of practice areas for both their private clients and corporate clients, delivered in an understanding, professional and cost effective manner. They are a full service law firm with extensive experience in conveyancing of both residential and commercial properties. Specialising in: • House purchases and House Sales • Family Law and General Litigation • Probate and Wills • Commercial transactions and Leases
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jewellers Eternity Jewellers Meridian Point, Greystones, 01 2557640 Eternity Jewellery is a leading manufacturer and retailers of bespoke jewellery in Ireland. At Eternity we are passionate about jewellery. We source and retail unusual fine gold and silver jewellery. If you are looking for something a little different, then Eternity is the place to browse. We are experts in custom made engagement rings, wedding bands and eternity rings. Our in-house workshop has been responsible for creating jewellery pieces that draw considerable admiration. Friendliness remains at the core of Eternity Jewellery, where we pride ourselves on our customer service and love to share our enthusiasm for exquisite jewellery.
dance Bray School of Dance Perfect Theatre Studio, Quinsborough Road, Bray, 087 8369144, braydance.com The Bray School of Dance teaches students from the age of three years up to Vocational level in Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre/ Jazz and Tap Dance. They specialize in teaching the ISTD syllabus (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing). Whether your child wants to simply have fun with dance or take it seriously as they get older, Bray School of Dance will have given them the training, skills and inspiration they need. This December they will be hosting their school production, Cinderella in The Mermaids Arts Centre. If you would like to be part of this exciting and fun show please get in touch so that you can join in September, when classes begin.
stationery Reads 103 Main Street, Bray, 01 5175963, reads.ie If you are looking for stationery then Read Bray is the place to go. Whether you need to stock up for school, college or business, Reads offer a wide range of essentials at prices your pocket will love. From A4 pads and notebooks to pens and pencils, they stock everything you could possibly need. For the artistic souls Reads stock all of the tools you will require to create a few masterpieces. So drop in to Reads in Bray today and you won’t have to spend a fortune to cater for all your stationery needs.
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furnishings Mounttown Curtains and Blinds Unit 1, Adelaide Court, Albert Road Lower, Glenageary, Co Dublin, 01 2808379, mounttownblinds.com
beautician No 84 The Beauty Loft 84 Main Street, Bray, 01 2116605, no84beauty.com The team at No 84 The Beauty Loft are the best in the business and they are ready to make you feel top to toe beautiful. Avail of their range of waxing treatments to keep skin silky smooth and follow it up with a natural glow using White to Brown tan. Get trendy talons when you choose get some fabulous nail art courtesy of Kasia.With incredibly natural looking mink lashes, no one will be able to resist your perfect peepers. They are now offering Sleek Brows and are only the second salon in Ireland offering the innovative brow service. Check out their Facebook or call in for their range of back to school offers available Monday-Thursday from 10am until 4pm for the month of September.
montessori Charlesland Montessori 184 Charlesland Park, Greystones, 01 2870719 Charlesland Park Montessori provide an educational environment that follows the curriculum and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. This philosophy respects the unique individuality of each child and believes in the worthiness, value and importance of children. The dedicated staff strive to guide each child to attain fulfillment in education, community, imagination and beyond. There is a great sense of community fostered by teachers, parents and children alike. Charlesland Park seek to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for your child to develop. The safety, well-being and happiness of your child is the highest priority.
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Peter Byrne
Head Chef at Sika Restaurant in The Powerscourt Hotel
Chocolate brownie
Ingredients
Method :
1280g eggs 1680g sugar 1600g butter 1000g 61% chocolate 800g t55 flour 400g walnuts 400g hazelnuts 320g pistchio nuts
Chop the nuts roughly Melt the chocolate and butter together. Mix the sugar and the eggs then add the chocolate mix. Finish by adding the flour and the nuts. Bake at 180C.
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GET VOCAL ANNAMOE OPEN CALL - MUSIC / OLDER PEOPLE Annamoe Community Centre 7:00pm – 9:00pm ARKLOW VISUAL ARTS GALLERY MEMBER’S EXHIBITION - ART Arklow Visual Art Centre, Main Street, Arklow 9:00am – 9:00pm Exhibition Opening 7pm BALLYROGAN ART CENTRE ART / FILM Ballyrogan Art Centre 5:00pm – 7:30pm MUSIC FOR ALL WITH ALCHEMY MUSIC SERIES: PARTICIPATE, LISTEN, ENJOY - MUSIC / FAMILY Nun’s Cross Church, Ashford 7:00pm – 9:00pm AN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE - MUSIC / DANCE / FAMILY Pavillion, Rednagh Road, Aughrim 7:30pm AVOCA STUDIO GALLERY’S PUBLIC PAINTING DEMONSTRATION WITH Q&A - ART Avoca Studio Gallery, Knockanode, Avoca 5:00pm – 7:30pm SIGNAL’S SCARECROW INVASION - ART / FAMILY / MUSIC Signal Arts Centre & Albert Walk 3pm – onwards OUTPOST ARTIST STUDIOS INVITE YOU IN… - ART Outpost Studios (Old Motor Tax Office) 4:00pm – 6:00pm BETWEEN THE WOODS AND THE WATER - ART Mermaid Arts Centre - Gallery 5:30pm
VOICES OF BRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR - MUSIC Civic Space Outside Mermaid 6:00pm THE LEGEND OF FINN MACOOLE; A COMEDY IN THREE ATTEMPTS - THEATRE Bray Library Garden 6:45pm – 7:25pm THE NIGHT ALIVE - THEATRE Mermaid Arts Centre 6:00pm KILLRUDDERY FARM MARKET CRAFT & FOOD EVENING AND GUIDED WALKS IN THE GARDENS FAMILY / TOUR / FOOD Killruddery House & Gardens 6:00pm – 10:00pm (7:00pm – 9:00pm for walks) CHILDREN’S AUTHOR CARMEL UÍ CHEALLAIGH & NEW AUTHOR – RÓISÍN FITZPATRICK - LITERATURE / FAMILY (6PM) / IRISH LANGUAGE Bray Library 6:00pm for Carmel Uí Cheallaigh & 7:30pm for Róisín Fitzpatrick MARCH ON FILM – SHORT FILM SCREENINGS - FILM Wicklow Wolf Breweries 7:00pm & 8:00pm CREATESOUND AT BYS SEOMRA - MUSIC / TEENS Seomra, Adelaide Road 7:00pm – 9:00pm MEETING OF THE WRITERS LITERATURE Bridge Café, 1 Castle Street 7:00pm – 8:30pm PRELUDE ARTS PRESENTS… - ART / TEEN / MUSIC / IRISH LANGUAGE Prelude Arts and Café, Albert Walk 5:00pm – 10:00pm
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SEISIÚN - MUSIC / FAMILY / IRISH LANGUAGE Coolfancy Community Hall 7:00pm SELMA - FILM Courthouse Arts Centre 8:00pm CRIME & PUNISHMENT AT WICKLOW’S HISTORIC GAOL HISTORY / FAMILY / TOUR Wicklow Gaol, Wicklow Town 7:00pm – 10:00pm JAILHOUSE ROCKS – A PERCUSSION & TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP - MUSIC / FAMILY Jailer’s Cavern, Wicklow Gaol, Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow Town 4:00pm – 6:00pm AN EVENING OF SONG MUSIC Dominican Convent Chapel, Convent Road, Wicklow Town 7:30pm KILMANTIN ARTS GALLERY PRESENTS… - ART / FAMILY Kilmantin Art Gallery 6:00pm – 8:30pm
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Send your teen to the Gaeltacht
Ask yourself the following question: Is your son or daughter able to read and write Irish, but unable to converse in our native tongue? Now that the Leaving Cert awards 40% for the oral exam and 10% for the aural of the total percentage that is 50% of the overall mark, if you want your children to have the best chance in getting the highest marks, then the Gaeltacht is the option for you. What is the Gaeltacht? The Gaeltacht is a two or three week course run over Easter or summer holidays, where the participants are immersed in the Irish language and culture while engaging with native Irish speakers, attending Irish classes and conversing through the Irish language. They have the option of staying with Bean an Tí’s or some colleges offer on site supervised accommodation. Each day will be packed with activities, fun ways of learning Irish but with a particular focus on the conversational Irish.
Some Gaeltacht colleges have nationally recognised approved accreditation. Attending a Gaeltacht ensures that your children will learn Irish in a natural and fun environment and they will leave with a better understanding and respect for the Irish language.
Coláiste Chíaráin Carraroe, Co Galway, 091595186, www.colaistechiarain.ie Coláiste Chíaráin is situated in the heart of the Gaeltacht about 25 miles from Galway city. The college is run solely and only through the medium of Irish with the aim that each student leave the college very well versed in the language. While at Coláiste Chíaráin, there will be three formal classes a day. Students will have the opportunity to take part in various activities such as orienteering, kayaking, swimming, debates, fishing, céilithe and plays. Students will go on day trips to the Aran Islands, Connemara, Salthill
and Galway city. For further information and to download an application, visit the Coláiste Chíaráin website. Coláiste Chonnacht Spiddal, Co Galway, 091 553146, www.colaistechonnacht.com Coláiste Chonnacht have held Irish summer courses since 1910. The college is set in its own grounds which include playing fields, basketball courts, tennis court and other sporting fields. Nearby is Spiddal beach which is famous for its safe and clean swimming waters. The college offers courses for junior cert, 5th year and pre-leaving cert students as well as special courses for primary school students. When students aren’t in class they will be enjoying all the activities Coláiste Chonnacht has to offer including football, volleyball, drama, art, music practice, céilí dancing and talent shows. Applications can be downloaded from their website.
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sport in brief An Tochar
The Bruce Weigh-In fundraiser is in full swing with the draw date closing in fast. Don’t forget, all sellers of two or more cards will be entered into a draw for an iPhone 6. Bruce is a once loved Opel Corsa who has fallen into disrepair. On September 26, Bruce will be scrapped and players will be weighed. Guess the combined weight of Bruce and players be in with a chance to win some of our many prizes. Three guesses for €5. Des Fanning and the Mens Junior team have planned an impressive seven-a-side competition in the club for September 20. We will welcome our neighbouring clubs Kilmac, Fergal Ogs, Newtown, Newcastle and Ballinacor for some football, food and fun. A great day is promised for young and old with a BBQ and the All Ireland football final on display in the club bar. All are welcome. U12 Girls star Alannah Langrell suffered a leg injury recently while in action for the club. Best wishes and hurry back soon, Alannah. Stay tuned to Facebook and Twitter for details of important upcoming fixtures for our underage teams including U8 and U10 Boys Go Games, U12 Boys, U14 Girls and Boys and U16 Boys. Best of luck to all concerned. We extend congrats across the border to Glencullen where Anne and Kate Gaskin were an integral part of the Stars of Erin team that recently won the Dublin Championship. Good to see you are keeping in shape while we prepare the papers for your extradition back to An Tochar. Well done. Former
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star player and coach John Carr has an important fixture on September 17 when he says “I do, lad” to Claire Sutton. Best wishes to you both for the future.
Arklow Geraldines The Juvenile Boys AGM will be held on October 13 at 7.30pm. Venue to be confirmed. All members/parents/supporters are invited to attend. U12 Football Mini Festival Finals in Ballinakill will take place on September 19. All support would be appreciated. Well done to AGB U12 Division 1 girls’ team who finished out on top in a close encounter with Hacketstown on September 13 in Pearse’s Park. This was the girls’ last match before their semi-final encounter with Tinahely. Next up is a Division 3 challenge match at home on September 17. On September 11, the Junior Ladies travelled over to the west of the county to face Kilbride in their last away game of the season. In unpleasant conditions, AGB started strongly and held out to win by one point. A great result but most importantly a great performance by the fourteen that turned up and it made the home journey on the bus more sweet and loud. The AGB Minor Men had a great win on September 13, when they played Carnew Emmets in the Quarter Final of the Minor A Football Championship. Final score 2-9 to 1-5. Well done. An Tochar came out ahead when they met AGB in the U14 Boys Football B Championship Semi final on September 13 in Ballinakill. Hard luck lads. Final score: 5-8 to 2-2. The last U8 Go
Game Blitz of 2015 was held in Coolkenno on September 12. Thanks to all the parents for their great support, roll on 2016!
Bray Wanderers
There was no Lotto jackpot winner on September 12. Numbers drawn were 5, 7, 13 and 28. €30 lucky dip winners were John Keating c/o J. Keating, Anne Flood c/o Shamrock Bhoys, David Fitchet c/o Bray Lakers, Noel Harvey c/o Bray Lakers, John Keating c/o J. Keating. Next week’s jackpot is €10,250. Why not get your friends and colleagues to enter the Bray Wanderers Club lotto where there are great chances of winning and you also help your club. It’s just €2 per ticket. Tickets and are on sale in the club shop on match days or you can play the Bray Wanderers Lotto online at www. braywanderers.com. Bray Wanderers are at home to Limerick FC on September 19 at the Carlisle Ground with a 5.45pm kick off time. To celebrate Bray Wanderers reaching the semi final of the FAI cup it has been decided that all juveniles attending this match will be admitted free of charge up to 5.30pm. For insurance purposes each three children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Bray Wanderers are away to Shamrock Rovers on September 22 in the Premier Division. Kick off at the Tallaght Stadium is 8pm. Hugh Douglas was voted the Supporters Club Player of the Month for August. Our next away bus trip is to Sligo Rovers on September 26. The Supporters club bus will be leaving from the Carlisle Ground at 2.30pm with a pick up point in Shankill village. Prices are €20 adults, €15 student, €10 child. Non-supporters club members €5 extra.
Cumann na mBunscol
Allianz Camogie League Day takes place September 23 at 12pm in Bray GAA grounds. Nine-a-side and no age limit. Boys’ Allianz Hurling League Day 2 takes place September 30 at 12pm in Bray GAA grounds. Nine-a-side and no age limit. Possible Young Whistlers course to be added in October. The Cumann na mBunscol AGM will be held on October 8 in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy at 5pm. Allianz Coughlan Competition Day 1 will be October 14 and 15. Day 1 your school will be contacted regarding which day you will be attending at 12pm in Bray GAA grounds.
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A good weekend for the Garden! It was a great couple of days sport for Wicklow last weekend, with Bray Wanderers, Greystones RFC and Wicklow’s U21 hurlers all distinguishing themselves on the national stage. Wanderers got the ball rolling on September 11 at the Carlisle Grounds, easing past non-league Killester United in their Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup quarterfinal tie with a 2-0 victory. Man of the Match (and Supporters Club Player of the Month for August) Hugh Douglas gave another commanding performance and scored the opening goal. Dave Scully got the second. Wanderers are now only a semi-final win away from an appearance in the Aviva Stadium! On September 12 Greystones RFC won their opening encounter in Division 2B of the Ulster Bank All Ireland Rugby League with a hard-fought 2015 away win over Sunday’s Well at Irish Independent Park. Not long after this game finished Wicklow’s U21 hurlers took to the field at Semple Stadium in Thurles for their Bord Gais Energy All Ireland U21 ‘B’ Championship final and they ran out victors over Meath by 2-17 to 2-15. The good weekend rolled on into Sunday when Paul Dunne played some excellent golf to help Great Britain and Ireland beat the USA to regain the Walker Cup (the amateur equivalent of the Ryder Cup)
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Pictured are the ladies of Woodenbridge Golf Club who were victorious against Belfast’s Malone Golf Club in the All-Ireland final of the inaugural Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy Tournament which was played at Woodenbridge Golf Course in Wicklow on September 13. It ended 3 ½ matches to 1½ matches. by 16.5 points to 9.5 at Royal Lytham and St Anne’s. Leading by 10 to 6 after the morning foursomes, it was actually Dunne’s halved point from his tied match against Maverick McNealy that got the home side over the line. Paul followed up by turning pro the very next day ... hopefully the start of a long and distinguished career. On a sad note legendary former Bray Wanderers defender Wesley Charles (now an assistant coach to his native St Vincent and the Grenadines national team) was the victim of an attack at his home last weekend in Brighton, St Vincent. Wesley was left hospitalised with serious burns. We hope he makes a full recovery.
Rugby World Cup - Ireland expects! As we head into the Rugby World Cup (the eighth staging of the tournament) the expectations of the Ireland team are probably higher than ever before. Backto-back RBS Six Nations titles and a recent record-high world ranking have put pressure on Joe Schmidt’s squad to go one step further than we have ever gone before and reach the semifinals (at least!). The opening game takes place this Saturday against Canada at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Ireland then have a welcome eight-day break before lining up against Romania at Wembley on September 27. Next up will be the Italy game at the Olympic Stadium on October 4.
A further seven day respite will precede the France match on October 11 (again at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff), just as well when you consider this is likely to be our toughest test at the group stage and will probably decide who tops the
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held a week later on September 24/25 at Twickenham, followed by the October 31. The tournament promises to be a very exciting one for Ireland. We are competing in a sport that we have every expectation of being able to hold our own with the very best in the world. We have a world-class coach, squad and set-up and will probably not get as good an opportunity to potentially reach a semi or (dare I suggest) win the tournament in the near future. As a county, Wicklow has produced its share of rugby greats over the years. Maurice Mortell, Aidan Bailey, Johnny Murphy, John ‘Spud’ Murphy, Paul McNaughton and Tony Doyle all played for Ireland in the pre-professional era. More recently Reggie Corrigan, Bernard Jackman and Newtown man Leo Cullen have worn the green jersey with distinction. Enjoy the tournament!
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