In Wicklow Magazine April / May 2015 by Darren Coffey

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At Your Service: Head Chef – Mr Ger Murphy General Manager – Mr Shay Vickers Enniskerry Village Co Wicklow www.powerscourtarmscountryhouse.com

The World’s Best Fitness Classes

Bray Southern Cross Road Tel: 01 – 276 5660 Greystones Mill Road Tel: 01 – 287 8180 Charlesland Tel: 01 – 201 6145

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Les Mills Bodypump coming to Shoreline Leisure this April

‘They have reinvented the whole tenor idiom.’ Phil Coulter, composer of “Remember Me”. From the waves of the ocean to faraway shores in the USA, Canada and Shanghai The Celtic Tenors are one of the most well travelled and well versed singers on the Emerald Isle. We are so thrilled to welcome back this popular trio to Russborough on Saturday June 20th, 2015. Following the success of the concert hosted in the

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Saturday 20th June 2015

Only €25 per person | 7.30pm

* Back by popular demand! * * A wonderful night’s entertainment * * An atmospheric outdoor concert *

Hippodrome last summer in our ancient 18th Century training stable, the evening again will again be truely magical as The Celtic Tenors share songs and melodies from folk, to country classics to gorgeous arias within the natural acoustic setting of this ancient landmark.

‘The finest version of ‘Danny Boy’ I have ever heard.’ President Bill Clinton Come and enjoy a professional, sparkling and most of all, good humoured performance in the historical setting of Palladian Grandeur. You will be so glad you did!

* Harmonies under the stars * * An experience not to be missed! *

Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow Tel: 045 865239. Email: events@russborough.ie www.russborough.ie for further details

ON THE COVER Powerscourt ARMS Enniskerry. Tel. 01 282 8903 www.powerscourtarmscountryhouse.com

Welcome to In Wicklow Magazine With ‘The Garden of Ireland’ now in full bloom this April/May, how great is it that we now get to enjoy the longer evenings and not forgetting some long awaited sunshine! We have so much to look forward to this April/May as we see the start of the ‘Bray Jazz Festival’ which will return at the beginning of May bringing its unique blend of music to theatre, bar and hotel venues across the town and surrounds. Got a taste for fine dining? In Wicklow Magazine introduces you to a new article this month ‘Food in Wicklow’ where we have brought you some of Wicklow’s finest chefs and their signature dishes. Got a child’s birthday party coming up? Well fear not as we have covered everything you will need to host the perfect party and some of the professionals that are there to help make your child’s day one to remember. Powerscourt House and Gardens are also featured in this issue bringing to you all the estate has to offer including its glorious gardens, food, shops and garden centre. It truly is the perfect venue to enjoy on a day out with family and friends. In Wicklow is distributed to homes & businesses in the greater Wicklow area each month.

18 Planning Your Child’s B-day

28 Visiting Powerscourt Estate

12 Food In Wicklow 21 Living In: Bedrooms

2. News & Events We bring you all the reviews and up-dates from around your local community, including a run-down of events for you and the family.

12. Food in Wicklow In this issue we bring you a new and delicious article on some of Wicklow’s ‘Top Chefs’ and their signature dishes. So if you have a taste for fine dining this is the article for you.

16. 10 of the top Indoor Looking for an indoor activity you little ones can enjoy? We’ve brought you our list of venues for you and your family to enjoy.

18. Planning your Child’s

Birthday

Party Birthday Party coming up? We’ve got you covered with everything you will need to give a party that memories will be made from.

21. Living In Bedrooms In this month’s ‘Living In’ we focus on decorating and improving the look of your bedroom to ensure it becomes your ‘Perfect Space’.

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In this article Powerscourt House and Gardens take us on a tour of what the estate has to offer. The perfect day out for the family of all ages.

Bray Jazz Festival 2015

33 Health & Beauty Focusing on a ‘Well Nourished Body’ this month. We bring you tips and products that will see your skin silky smooth and looking fabulous.

Activities

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34. Bray Jazz Festival 2015 Returning to Bray for its 16th edition of the successful international jazz festival this is an event truly not to be missed.

36. Fashion Focus We continue to bring you samples of this month’s styles, colours and trends that are rocking the shops this season.

38. Sport Focus All of the major upcoming fixtures this month including the long awaited ‘Mayweather v Pacquio’ fight details. One of the biggest fights in history definitely one not to be missed!

Design:

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PRINTING:

Wicklow Print Solutions 086 – 381 8112 sales@swiftprintsolutions.ie www swiftprintsolutions.ie

40. Cinema Releases We preview some of the latest blockbuster movies that will be hitting the big screen over the coming month.

41. DVD Releases We preview some of the latest movies that are available to rent or buy over the coming weeks from your local Xtra-Vision store.

42 Trades & Services We provide a selection of Trades & Services from your local community We always like to encourage & support local businesses.

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News & Events

COUNTY WICKLOW ARTS CENTRE

The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) Tue 12th May 2015 Join us for our Bealtaine Festival screening, an uplifting cultural feast starring Helen Mirren as a restaurant owner in France. Hassan Kadam, a culinary genius moves to a picturesque village to open an Indian restaurant undeterred by the Michelin starred French restaurant across the road. However upon encountering the icy proprietor the Kadam family realise it might not be so easy. Madame Mallory is determined to stop the Kadams. As cultures clash and food flies, a war escalates – until Hassan’s passion and talent for French cuisine finally bewitches Madame Mallory.

The Games People Play (16+) Wednesday 13th May 2015 / Time: 20:00 / Cost: €16 / Theatre Following Irish Times Theatre Awards and the sell-out success of Dublin Fringe Festival, Rise Productions returns with The Games People Play. Described as “The state of the nation play for the negative equity generation,” this is a radical reworking of the Tír na nÓg myth. Niamh and Oisín were sold the dream – the house, the life, the kids. The mounting pressure of balancing family and career takes its toll, and one night a series of games starts to escalate, threatening to unravel their suburban paradise.

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

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The Spirit of Enniskerry Festival is taking place in Enniskerry Village on Friday 22nd May the festival is kicking off with a fundraiser event for Enniskerry GAA with live music by Irish Band - The Shoos.

Thursday 14th May 2015 / Time: 20:00 / Cost: €16 / Music Presented by Music Network the high-octane April Verch Band provides a footstomping concert. With their infectious brand of North American roots music, their legendary performances are a lesson in how to win fans for life. The band’s fondness for a killer dance tune brings you on a journey through North American roots music, from bluegrass and old-time to western swing, and honours it’s myriad of influences including French, Irish and Scottish traditional music.

Mesh Thursday 21st May 2015 / Time: 20:00 / Cost: €12 / Dance A moving and thrilling collection of solos, duets and a trio. Irish dance makers Nick Bryson, Karen Gleeson and Aisling O’Coineen present an evening of short dance works, together with a special guest from the European dance network, Studiotrade. Each piece is a celebration of the artists’ eight month residency in Mermaid Arts Centre.

Wicklow Indoor Craft & Farmers Market

Drop down and see us at the Wicklow Craft & Farmers Market on the South Quays. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 12 4pm. Fresh Bread, Delicious Cupcakes, Amazing Chutneys & Relishes from The

Enniskerry Festival

Birds & The Teas, Minecraft Items from all those Minecrafters and many more fabulous stalls. Come along and support your local crafters. For more information contact wicklowmarket@gmail. com or 089 4270447.

Throughout the Saturday & Sunday we will have an Art Exhibition in conjunction with The Schoolhouse for Art, Craft Stalls, Food Stalls, Talent Show & Live music in the marquee with Big Love Sunday will see the arrival of the Garden County of Ireland Vintage Car Club to the village. The Food & Craft Stalls will be in full swing along with a children’s Bake Fest & Family Magic Show. The Garda Band will be entertaining from the town clock throughout the afternoon. An action planned weekend for all the family.

The Celtic Tenors Date: Saturday 20th June 2015 / Price: €25 / Time: 7.30pm

The concert with The Celtic Tenors was such a treat last summer that we just had to invite them back! The charming trio sung a wonderful selection of Italian, Irish and modern classics beneath the stars in the ancient hippodrome at Russborough in our very first high profile, outdoor concert. The evening was a success that it sold out weeks in advance, so we recommend that you book in early this year to avoid disappointment. Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow / Tel: 045-865239

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News & Events

Events at Powerscourt The Loafing Heroes

Plant-Up Service Date: 12 May 15 – 16 May15 / Cost: Complimentary, pay for materials only Summer is at last here and it’s time to add some colour back into our lives and create beautiful outdoor spaces we can enjoy all summer long! Powerscourt Garden Pavilion is delighted to offer you a free plant up service during the 12th to 16th May. Bring along your old pots, hanging baskets and window-boxes to the Pavilion and we will plant them up for you. The only cost to you will be the plants you use, the time and labour is on us! We are open 7 days a week Monday to Saturday (9.30am to 5.30pm) and Sunday (10.00am to 5.30pm). No advanced booking is required. See you soon at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion.

Garden and Landscape Design history of Powerscourt, Guided Walk Date: 7th May 2015 / Time: 11:00 - 12:00 / Cost: included in entry price to gardens, free for annual members

Thursday 7th May 2015 | 20:00 | Music

who is said to have suffered from gout and directed operations from a wheelbarrow, fortified by a bottle of sherry! Uncover how Powerscourt is managed today and get a behind the scenes insight into how the team of just 6 gardeners maintain such a complex and labour intensive wonder! Hear about the tasks the team perform every day from cleaning rare statues, to repairing three hundred year old gates and the secret to mowing the remarkable lawn terraces in the gardens! Enjoy this historical walking tour of Powerscourt Gardens and experience three hundred years of garden design and development in the breathtaking mountain setting of rugged County Wicklow.

Container Gardening Masterclass Date: 9th May 2015 / Time: 11:00 12:00 / Cost: Complimentary

Be transported back in time with Sara Waldburg, Manager of Houses, Castles and Gardens of Ireland for a historical walking tour of Powerscourt House, Gardens and the wider landscape beyond in Wicklow. Sara is a County Wicklow resident and a long-time friend of Powerscourt. She will show you the hidden gems of the gardens and provide plenty of interesting anecdotes along the way. Discover Lord Powerscourt’s vast collection of gates, statues and fountains throughout the gardens. Learn about garden designer Daniel Robertson

Would you like colourful window boxes, eye-catching hanging baskets and fabulous pot planters this summer? Containers offer great versatility and are a fantastic way to experiment with planting and design. You don’t have to limit yourself to just using flowers. Shrubs will thrive in containers with little care and can be a great focal point in your garden. Join our horticulturalists for a free gardening talk and get some great ideas on planting for the summer season.

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The Loafing Heroes are a constantly evolving band, led by Irish vocalist, guitarist and composer Bartholomew Ryan, creating original, soothing music from bass clarinet, violin, concertina, double bass, percussion and guitar. The Lisbon-based creative collective has a powerful message about how we should live our lives in such a way that we appreciate the beauty around us. Their songs tap into a variety of musical and literary interests and wander through myriad fractured cities and landscapes filled with elusive characters, revolutionaries, ancient books, and lost loved ones. This event coincides with our Killruddery Tea Rooms Thursday Night Supper Club so come early and enjoy supper from 6.30. A BBQ stand will also be open until 9.30. Early Bird Tickets & Killruddery Member’s Tickets are €12.50. Tickets will be €15 on the door or with a 10% discount for Killruddery Members.

Falconry

Date: Saturday 2nd May 2015 | 13:30 In essence this event is about 12 beautiful birds, including hawks, owls and falcons, on the lawns of Killruddery. During the course of an afternoon, the audience is invited to get involved in flying displays in this interactive show. This family friendly afternoon is brought to us by Newgrange Falconry and it is extremely popular with our regulars. The falcons will also be visiting Killruddery on Saturday 6th of June, Saturday 1st of August and Saturday 5th of September. Regular admission fees apply. Free to members.

Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-2863405 / Email: info@killruddery.com

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ocated in the picturesque village of Enniskerry, 20 km from Dublin city centre & nestling under the imposing Sugarloaf Mountain. The Powerscourt Arms is an intimate country house that has been providing quality service since 1715. The character of this building lends to the charms which makes Enniskerry so special. The Country House boasts 11 well appointed bedrooms each individually styled, Cosy lounge, Macs Traditional Bar, Powerscourt Suite and two private functions. The Powerscourt Arms Country House is the perfect base for sightseeing and exploring all that Wicklow has to offer.

Our Amazing Midweek Special Offer

The Grapevine Open Thursday – Sunday, the Grapevine specialises in Steak & Seafood. The freshest of locally sourced seafood & Select cuts from our Master Butcher populate our menu. Perfectly prepared and cooked by our experienced team of chefs in intimate surroundings, attentive service, choice wines & craft beers await.

Are You looking for a venue to

Celebrate Your Child’s Christening, Communion or Confirmation? We have 2 Restaurants & 2 Private Function Rooms to choose from.

We can also tailor a menu to suit taste, budget, occasion and dietary requirements.

3 Course menus starting from only €21.95 per adult, €6.95 per child.

The Powerscourt Suite Available for Family Celebrations, Fundraising Events & Private Parties. The Powerscourt Suite is the ideal choice for your party or family gathering, with its own private bar. The Powerscourt Suite can accommodate up to 50 guests. Whether its finger food, buffet or a sit down dinner, let us help you get in to the festive spirit.

An 8oz Sirloin Steak with Chips, Onion Rings & Pepper Sauce/Garlic Butter Plus a Pint of Draught Beer/Glass of House Wine for ONLY €19.95 Available in Mac’s Lounge & Mac’s Bar Monday – Thursday, 12:30 to 7:30pm

The Spirit of Enniskerry Festival Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2015 In conjunction with the celebration of The Powerscourt Arms 300th Birthday, the Enniskerry Food & Art Festival is taking place in Enniskerry village

throughout the weekend Food, Art, Crafts, Kids Activities, Historical Exhibition, Talent Show, Live Music, Vintage Car Rally & lots more

An action packed weekend for the whole family to enjoy.

Monies raised over the weekend are going toward the town clock restoration fund

The Powerscourt Arms, Enniskerry Village, Co Wicklow, tel: 01 2828903 www.powerscourtarmscountryhouse.com follow us on Facebook & Twitter

News & Events

Bray Credit Union Congratulations to Stephen Thomas Bray Credit Union’s March Car Draw winner of a brand new Ford Fiesta Titanium. We wish him many years of safe driving. Any member of Bray Credit Union Ltd, aged 18 years or over, can join the Bray Credit Union Ltd Monthly Car Draw for less than €1 per week. Application forms are available in the office of Bray Credit Union or can be downloaded from their website at www. braycu.ie. Membership of Bray Credit Union Ltd is open to those living or working in their Common Bond which extends from Kilternan to Ashford inclusive and includes Enniskerry, the Sallygap, Roundwood and Glendalough.

Following from our successful Guinness World Record longest awareness ribbon chain last May 2014, we are busily preparing for another Guinness World Record attempt for the LONGEST LINE OF TEDDY BEARS. On Sunday 17th May, The Caroline Foundation is getting together with LAKERS (www.lakers.ie) in another Guinness World Record attempt. This time we are going for LONGEST LINE OF TEDDY BEARS! We need 8,000 TEDDY BEARS! We need 80 Teams! We need YOU to join us. Contact Helen NOW! It is our hope that this will be a fun, family day out with music and entertainment to add to the atmosphere.

Names in photo left to right: Charlie Hadden, Fitzpatrick Motors; Victoria Bradshaw, Marketing Manager, Bray Credit Union Ltd., and Stephen Thomas, winner. Photo by Charlie Sharkey.

The Wicklow 200/100 2015 Event Sunday 7 of June 2015. th

The Wicklow 200 is a non-competitive cycle ride that takes place on one day every June. It covers 200 kilometres around the roads of beautiful County Wicklow (the Garden of Ireland) and attracts over 2000 cyclists from many different countries. The shorter Wicklow Challenge takes place on the same day, and shares most of its route with the Wicklow 200. Taking part in the “Wicklow 200” or the shorter “Wicklow 100” is taking part in one of the best cycling challenges in Ireland. This very popular event which is on it’s 33rd year, incorporates some of the most difficult mountains in Co. Wicklow to cycle up and at the same time covers some of the most breathtaking scenic roads in the whole of Ireland. Entry Fee is €45.00 and closing date is NOON Monday May 18th. Please note entries will NOT be accepted at the start on Sunday 7th June 2015. Keep up to date with all the info for the event on www.wicklow200.ie

Skoda Tour of Wicklow Cycle Sportive Date: 25th April 2015 / Venue: Bray Emmetts GAA, Old Conna Ave, Bray, Co. Wicklow The Skoda Cycle Series Tour of Wicklow is back for 2015 in aid of Purple House Cancer Support. Challenge yourself by riding 100km or 45km in the scenic Wicklow Mountains. Request a sponsorship card by emailing info@purplehouse.ie or create your own fundraising page on www.mycharity.ie. All returned sponsor cards will be entered into a draw. Take it on – the cycle, the challenge, the camaraderie, the cause! Ph: (01) 2866966

BBQ Night @ Wicklow Gaol Date: May 15, 2015 @ 6:00 pm Cost: €15.00

BBQ Bring your Own Beer BYOB Party summer Come join the fun at our BBQ night @ Wicklow Gaol for only €15.00pp Enjoy… Chargrilled Burgers, Jumbo Sausages, Cajun Chicken Skewers, Salads & Sauces, Bring Your Own Beer (No Corkage) Friday 15th May 2015 from 6pm, Indoor & Outdoor Seating Available… Booking essential! CALL 0404-66618/087-7722195/086-1240180 OR jailersrest@gmail.com

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Lets Leisure Together

Shoreline Leisure A centre for everyone

Summer Membership starting 27th April 2015 to August 30th

for €170

(Prices reduce every week)

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Fitness Classes

Sauna & Steam Rooms

Personalised Gym Assessments & Prog rammes

Fully Equipped Gym

25m Swimming Pool

What Members are saying... “I have been a member of Shoreline Leisure for about three years and use the pool as often as I can, usually during my lunch break. I find regular swimming invaluable for relief of symptoms of my back problems including sciatica. The staff at Shoreline have always been really genuinely friendly and offer constant encouragement and motivation, they all seem to be highly trained with lots of drive. The whole centre is well maintained and regularly cleaned to a very high standard. I would highly recommend this friendly and professional leisure centre“ – Member of Shoreline Leisure for 3 years

“A morning at Bray Shoreline sets me up for the day. Friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors. Each and everyone has their own teaching style and approach ensuring your body, mind and fitness level are constantly challenged and hit with something new. Classes are the best way to consistently switch up your workout and training… “ if you change nothing, nothing will change”… Never a truer word said!“ – Member of Shoreline Leisure for 5 years

Charlesland Tel: 01 – 201 6145 Greystones Mill Road Tel: 01 – 287 8180 Bray Southern Cross Road. Tel: 01 – 276 5660

“I first went to Shoreline about a 1 ½ years ago not to join, just to use the pool as I had a problem with movement in my shoulders and hips. I went to my first Aqua aerobics class in Shoreline, I remember them playing Abba and it was so good I went home and told my husband that he would love it also. He came the next week and we met some lovely people who told us about all the other classes that would be of benefit to us. We then decided to join the gym and now my husband goes 7 days a week, he finds it so good. The management and staff are excellent at explaining the different moves and at using the gym equipment so you don’t injure yourself. The reason I tell you all this is my husband is over 80 years old and I am 76 years, I must say the joy of movement is wonderful as I was getting quite stiff in my joint’s but not anymore. “Great job Shoreline keep up the good work.” – Member of Shoreline Leisure for 1 ½ years

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The Hot Spot

Roundwood Parish Hall Car Boot Sale The Roundwood Parish Hall next car boot sale and book fair will be held on Sunday 26th April From 10 a.m -5 p.m. Still some stalls left but hurry up they are going rapid!!!!! For more information you can email us @ theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by phoning us on 087-3932730.

We’re looking forward to seeing you for a wonderful three days of fun & arts from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May in the beautiful harbour town of Wicklow. Enjoy workshops & events, yarn bomb, art installations

& a feast of fantastic acts. Explore Wicklow’s heritage as we present an interactive Medieval Village on the site of the ruins of a 13th century Franciscan Friary known as ‘the Abbey’. Get creative & join in with WAF’s communi-

Tear 24 hour Adventure Race Date: 23rd May 2015

Adventure Race for teams of 4 over 2 routes. Kayaking, Mountain Running and Mountain Biking. This race is one of the few races in Ireland using the traditional format for Adventure Racing. Teams must be made up of 4 members including at least one female to enter the Expert course. There will be as usual a Sports course open to teams of two made

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Date: Thursday 30th April @ 8pm / Price: €10 This will be an entertaining night with lots of performances from individuals. There is already a poet, some filipino singers and a humorous speech lined up. Your funds will go directly towards supporting the campaign to WIN the Marriage Equality Referendum. A YES vote on May 22nd will mean that Ireland will become the first country in the world to introduce marriage equality by a vote of the people

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ty Medieval Bunting project. It’s all here for you, be part of the art! Keep in touch with the festival & up to date with arts news & local events by joining us on Facebook or Twitter.

up of mixed or same sex partners. Total experience will host a two tiered 24 hour Adventure Race in 2012. Start time: 12 noon Sat June 30th and finish 24 hours later. The start/finish venue will be our HQ in Lacken. So first there will be a non- stop race similar to our usual 8 hour only longer. Then, for people who would like to take it a bit easier, there will be a staged 24 hour with more support and sleep time included. Expert teams of 4 Sport teams of 2 Kayaking , Cycling on/off Road , Hill Running Navigation required.

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JOB VACANY IN WICKLOW TOWN The ‘Magic Mirror Salon’ are now looking for a

Part-time Hairdresser

some experience would be an advantage. Contact Vilma on: 085-1513846 or call the salon on: 0404-20863

Award winning retail gallery in Powerscourt showcases local designers! By now you may have heard about, visited, followed on social media or wanted to visit The Design Loft @ Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry! Shopping for beautiful locally hand-crafted, original Irish design, from jewellery and ceramics to art and textiles, to clothes and accessories for men and women – just took an interesting twist recently with the launch of Orla Kiely Bags in Wicklow! Other new designers this year launching their Spring Summer 2015 ranges include Liz Quin (formerly of Quin & Donnelly) and Jennifer Rothwell (noted recently for her stunning “Harry Clarke” inspired print on scarves and jersey dresses). The brainchild of gallery owner, Sinead Quinn, this unique Award winning retail gallery opened in July 2013 upstairs on the First Floor in the spectacular Powerscourt House, in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. It houses a showcase of work from 35 different local designers, artists and makers and every two months the showcase changes with new designers’ work. Some designers take full residence on the shelves and walls like The Greystones Gallery, a collective of five local photographers headed up by James Griffin. Open 7 days a week year round – this will enhance the already busy shopping emporium at Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, in the Garden of Ireland!

The Design Loft @ Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry www.facebook.com/designloftpowerscourt

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Pieta House

DARKNESS into LIGHT Bray

Bray has something for everyone from its rich heritage, splendid scenery, vibrant arts scene and for the second time, Darkness Into Light - now in its seventh year! Known as “The Gateway to the Garden of Ireland”, Bray will form the perfect backdrop for what promises to be another morning to remember along the town’s famous seafront. If last year is anything to go by Bray is the place to be! For more information about Darkness Into Light Bray, please contact Marie Peelo at dilmariepeelo@gmail.com or phone 01-6219374 01-6219374. Alternatively, visit the Darkness Into Light Bray Facebook page. Sponsorship Cards are available on request. Day: Saturday Date: May 9th Distance: 5km Time: 4.15am Starts at Putland Road turning right at the Vevay Road Junction > Church Road > King Edward Road > at the Herbert Road Junction turn right and continue straight onto Quinnsboro Road > Galtrim Road > Seapoint Road > all the way to Strand Road before finishing at the Bandstand

Important Information:

1. You MUST print your receipt and bring it on the morning to pick up your t-shirt. 2. Late registration on the morning does not guarantee a t-shirt. 3. Please arrive by 4am. Please also allow time for parking. 4. Bring your torch. 5. Please respect traffic wardens and follow any instructions on arrival. 6. Please place any litter in bins provided. 7. There will be no storage for personal items during event, so please come ready to walk/run.

Emerald Enduro – Enduro World Series Date: 22 – 24th May 2015

The Chain Reaction Cycles Emerald Enduro presented by Biking.ie will host the 2nd Round of the 2015 Enduro World Series on the 23rd and 24th of May in the stunningly beautiful surroundings of Carrick Mountain in the Wicklow Hills, also known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’. The best bike riders in the world will complete several timed technical downhill stages, in a rally style format called ‘Enduro’. The rider with the fastest combined stage times on day shall be crowned the winner. Several thousand spectators and dozens of international journalists, photographers and film crews will descend on County Wicklow to witness the most spectacular biking event Ireland has ever hosted.

Glenmalure Walking Festival Date: 9th – 10th May 2015

The 2nd Annual Glenmalure Walking Festival will be based in the Wilderness Lodge Centre in the Scenic Valley of Glenmalure in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains. The Weekend offers a range of walking challenges varying from… 1. A Moderate Walk on Saturday – Departing 10am on a looped walk onto the summits of Mullacor and Cullentragh Mountains (Time 4-5 Hours) Price 15 Euros 2. A challenging Walk on Saturday – Departing 10am along a forest track and onto the Lugnaquilla Massif to the summit of Ireland’s highest Mountain outside of Kerry (Time 6-7 Hours) Price 20 Euros 3. Glenmalure Historical Walk on Sunday – Departing 11am along a forest track to explore the 1798 Rebellion and its tragic aftermath

in the Wicklow Mountains to follow in the footsteps of the United Irishmen who sought refuge here in the valley and continue the fight for Irish freedom (Time 3—4 Hours) Led by Wicklow writer and hill-walker – Denis Gill. Price 15 Euros • All walks are led by experienced Walk Leaders • Walks may be altered on the day, depending on prevailing weather conditions and the group leader’s discretion Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2015 All proceeds go to MS Ireland Contact: Frank Quinn 087 262 5549 or 0404 46839 email: frankquinn24@gmail.com www.glenmalurewalkingfestival.com

Walk up Lugnaquilla, the highest peak of Leinster. Time: May 17th (Sunday) / Cost: €25 per person

Equipment:

• Waterproof jacket and trousers • Well-worn waterproof boots • Warm clothing, hat & gloves • Water and food for the walk • Good level of fitness • Enthusiasm and good humour

Walk Schedule:

• 9:30 – 10am: Walk Registration at the Glenmalure Lodge • 10 to 10:15am: Walk briefing at the Glenmlure Lodge • Walks starts from Baravore/ Upper Car Park Glenmalure Valley

• Walk: between 5 and 6 hours to complete Wicklow Enterprise Park, The Murrough, Wicklow Town Phone: 0404-20070 Web: www.visitwicklow.ie Facebook: Wicklow.Tourism

Lugnaquilla is the highest mountain outside of Kerry, with its summit at 925 meters (3,035ft) above sea level. This challenging but accessible mountain is one of the best walks in the Wicklow Mountains and on a clear day, offers breathtaking views over the Wicklow Mountains and far beyond. Footfalls Walking Holidays & Adventure.ie are organizing a series of fully guided walks to the summit of this mountain over the coming months. Each walk is fully guided by qualified and experienced Mountain Leaders (2 guides for 16 people).

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Food in Wicklow

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IN Wicklow has a variety of dining options to suit all occasions. With the emphasis on fresh locally produced and seasonal ingredients you will be sure to enjoy Wicklow lamb, artisan cheeses or the vast array of locally caught seafood on offer

Black Sole

Pork Fillet

A perfect summer dish that is fresh, quick and bursting with flavor. Lightly grilled black sole fillets on a bed of citrus infused garden vegetables with a tomato and brandy cream reduction. Pairing this with a chilled glass of Chardonnay would be the perfect end to a summers day.

Rustic and wholesome comfort food at its best. When buying any meat or fish from your local butchers or fish mongers, save time by asking them to fillet your fish or prepare your choice of meat ready for the oven or BBQ. Tender Loin of Pork, wrapped in puff pastry served with wilted baby spinach, honey glazed carrots, creamed potatoes and a wholegrain mustard sauce.

Chicken Supreme Take your senses on their own holiday with this Mediterranean inspired dish. Fresh Irish chicken stuffed with sundried tomatoes, feta cheese and basil, wrapped in parma ham on a bed of roast garlic and courgettes with a red pepper coulis.

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The Bridge Tavern Bridge Street, Wicklow Town Tel: 0404 64760

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

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Food in Wicklow

The Woodlands Restaurant at The Glenview Hotel

Exotic Fruit & Meringue, Raspberry Ganache & Jelly

Our 2 AA Rosette winning Restaurant is situated on the first floor and has breath-taking views of our beautiful gardens and the majestic Glen of The Downs.

It is a very nice way to enjoy seasonal exotic fruits in a classical way. Meringue here is prepared as a thin layer and bit of cream as another layer. Sliced fruits are then arranged on top of that which then are garnished with micro basil and some meringue drop. The sour and sweet fruits with meringue makes a fantastic combination and micro basil just freshens the whole dish.

Dining in The Woodlands is truly an experience. Each season our Head Chef Sandeep Pandey and his team, bring you sumptuous dishes to reflect the seasons. Both he and his team have won numinous accolades over the years. We pride ourselves on using all locally sourced ingredients and an extensive wine have been specially chosen to accompany each dish on our menu.

Tasting & Textuxes Of Beetroot & Goats Cheese This dishes gives a tasting of three different textures of Goats Cheese which are accompanied with three texture of beetroot. A Goats cheese mousse, pistachio crusted Goats Cheese Bon Bon and a Goats Cheese Fritter gives different tastings of goats cheese which are married with a beetroot puree, beetroot crisp and a marinated baby beetroot. It’s a very well balanced dish and the flavours are quite subtle.

Herb Crusted Rack & Slow Cooked Shoulder Of Wicklow Lamb, Basil & Pine Nut Mash, Spinach Purée, Baby Carrots, Rosemary Jus

It’s a beautiful way of cooking the Lamb by utilising prime and secondary cuts. Pan seared rack of lamb cooked pink and diced leg cooked slowly for 12 hours with mustard and cumin. Basil mash and seasonal baby vegetables accompanies the dish and enhances the whole dish.

Delgany Glen of The Downs Co. Wicklow T: 01-2740000 E: sayido@glenviewhotel.com W: www.glenviewhotel.com

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Breakfast (served daily)

Sunday Lunch, an extensive four course menu served 12.30pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday to Saturday 5.30pm 9.30pm and Sunday of Bank Holiday weeks. During holiday times the restaurant will open during the week from 6pm

Monday - Friday 7.00am to 10.00am Saturday - Sunday 8.00am to 10.30am

Fillet of Atlantic Hake and Lobster Ravioli with Black Lard, Celeriac Boulangère, Fennel & Lobster Emulsion Executive Head Chef, Malek Hamidouche has created a new food philosophy at Druids Glen Resort. Originally from Paris, Malek has extensive experience from working in Michelin star restaurant, La Ferme Saint Simon at the Hyatt Regency in Paris and at the former Michelin star Mint Restaurant Dublin. Malek brings a distinctive, creative flair to our food offering and his dishes offer a wonderful variety of flavour and textures. His signature dish is a combination of perfectly cooked Atlantic Hake, with earthy celeriac tones and pops of sweet lobster and fennel emulsion. The perfect signature dish. Hugo’s Restaurant is open for dinner reservations seven days a week and Sunday Lunch. For further information on Druids Glen Resort visit www.druidsglenresort.com and follow Druids Glen Resort on www.facebook.com/DruidsGlenResortHotel Twitter @DruidsGlen and Instagram.

Wynnes Bar & O’Donovan’s Lounge Summer Menu

Charred monkfish, Mediterranean vegetables, sweet potato puree, red pepper coulis Crisp Parma ham with our Head Chef Philip Molloy Summer is just around the corner; BBQ’s at the ready this monkfish dish providing a great alterative to steak for the same price. A larger fillet will give a fillet steak like portion when cut across, if using smaller fillets just slice lengthways in half and grill the cut side first. All elements can be made ahead of time leaving you free to grill and entertain. Packed with flavour and summer colours, take a break from steak with this Mediterranean dish. Create your dish by placing your roast vegetables in ring, layer separating the colours, place the monkfish crisscross side up, Parma ham crisp into the vegetables and great creative with your coulis. Tel: 0404-67337; Email: reservations@grandhotel.ie Twitter: @GrandHotelWW; Facebook: TheGrandHotel Web: www.grandhotel.ie

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Food in Wicklow Zingy Lemon and Lime Polenta Cake

Fresh Seafood Chowder

Chelsey Doonan heads up the team at Food Café in Fishers. She is responsible for its fresh and warm atmosphere leading from the front with her bubbly personality and attention to detail. Chelsey, an award-winning former Head Pastry Chef, is a Wicklow girl but has a vast experience and a flair for delicious food that should be internationally renowned. Her menu, particularly the treats, are just mouth-watering. They change with the season but as the sun shines there is nothing nicer than her signature Lemon and Lime Polenta Cake. The perfect guilt-free treat for the summer, this Gluten friendly Polenta cake has proven popular with everyone, not just those with a gluten intolerance. It’s tangy and refreshing citrus flavour is a welcome change from the heavy chocolate wintery dishes and the wonderful texture that is moist yet light leaves you feeling virtuous but truly satisfied. Gorgeous on its own or with a dollop of cream for a bit of boldness!

Our Head Chef Gavin Nolan brings to the table his perfectionist’s palette and creative flair for each dish on our menu. One of the all year round favourites would be his Fresh Seafood Chowder.

Food at Fishers Café Open Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm Sun & Bank Hols 11am – 5pm Twitter: @foodatfishers

Using fresh fish full of flavour and combining the best ingredients and stocks to bring out the natural flavours, this dish is a perfect one for warming you up on a winter’s day or enjoying with rustic bread and a chilled glass of vino on our deck whilst enjoying our unrivalled panoramic views of the Wicklow mountains. Glen of the Downs Golf Club Coolnaskeagh, Delgany Co Wicklow Tel: 01 2876240 info@glenofthedowns.com www.glenofthedowns.com

FB: www.facebook.com/foodatfishers Tel: 01 2812892 Email: food@fishers.ie Web: www.fishers.ie

Open to the public 7 days a week

The Bridge Restaurant at Lynham’s Of Laragh Overlooking Laragh bridge & the Glenmacnass river our candle lit dining room with its open fire sets the mood in our Bridge restaurant at Lynham’s Hotel. Our rustic style menu is freshly prepared using locally sourced Wicklow produce.

Lynham’s House Burger (Served with Crispy Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole & Salad Greens) €13.95 6oz Prime Irish Beef Mince Burger topped with Crispy Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Homemade Guacamole served with fries. Our famous carvery is open in Jake’s Bar daily for lunch and serves a selection of hot dishes including our house speciality “The Lynham’s House Burger” along with our roast of the day. An excellent bar menu is available every evening with an extensive range of choice to suit everyone, whether it’s for a light bite or a full meal.

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

Spring minestrone with ham hock and wild garlic.

Pan roasted hake with sauce vierge and olive tapenade

Vanilla creme brûlée with Wicklow raspberries and cardamom shortbread

A broth of spring vegetables scented with Wicklow wild garlic and finished with slow cooked smoked ham hock.

Butter roasted fillet of hake on creamy mash potato with a fresh sauce vierge and topped with an olive tapenade.

A light vanilla creme brûlée topped with fresh local raspberries and served with crisp cardamom shortbread.

South Beach Pavillion are taking over the catering at Charlesland Golf Club with Stewart Doyle, our new head chef, arriving from Guinness Storehouse, The Four Seasons Hotel and the Lyons Estate. Stewart says: ‘After meeting the team from South Beach and hearing about their plans for the future I couldn’t wait to get started. There are some very exciting times ahead. The dishes I’ve prepared are dishes I just love to cook - simple, fresh and tasty and they will feature on our new function and Sunday lunch menus starting in May.’

Head Chef – Mr Stewart Doyle

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Charlesland Greystones, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-287 8200 or Email: info@charlesland.com

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Ricardo’s Eden Gate is approaching its 4th birthday. We have a takeaway to the front of the building and a small, quaint restaurant to the back providing great food to the local areas of Delgany, Greystones, Kilcoole, Newtown, Kilpeddar and even further afield. Everything we cook for the restaurant can be got from our takeaway.

A lot of our customers are veggies and can avail from a lot on our menu, salads, veggie breakfast etc. I wanted to create the best veggie burger I could so I came up with a burger which sells out every time: We use chick peas, kidney beans, oats, garlic, onion, roasted nuts, mixed peppers, tahini paste, fresh coriander, turmeric, cumin and a lot of love in the making. Enjoy this on a floury bap or gluten free open sandwich with gaiic mayo, rocket, tomato and red

A cheese salad (esp Blue Cheese on a bed of Lollo Rosso Lettuce) Our biggest selling salad all year round is our pear and blue cheese salad. Delicious and loved by our customers it simply just brings your taste buds alive!! we use Wicklow blue cheese sourced from ‘Wicklow

Gourmet Burgers

Our burgers will not be beaten anywhere, from our famous cajun chicken to our succulent beef. People come from all around to order them. Trust us you will not be hungry after eating one of our fab burgers. The range of toppings we do for our beef burgers will suit all tastes whether you like blue cheese, or hot jalapenos, pineapple, bacon, parma ham or simply an original with dressings. If you are feeling brave you can try our double dare, it’s not for the faint hearted!

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onion, yummy. Enjoy with a glass of wine or a pint and our home made chips. I have been told time and time again how delish this burger really is.

A cheese salad (esp Blue Cheese on a bed of Lollo Rosso Lettuce) is one of our popular salads. farmhouse cheese’ AMAZING. Fresh figs, fresh pears on a bed of lettuce with a hazelnut and dijon dressing. Sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts this salad is delightful served with our fresh homemade brown bread. I love the reaction to this salad and customers often request more of our lovely dressing. We offer this salad with the option of really yummy melted French Roquefort. Truly a delicious, amazing mixture of taste.

Pastas

The Kingfishers Kitchen Fountainview, Main Street, Enniskerry Tel: 01 – 276 4859

Our delicious pizzas are as fresh as they come. We have been lucky enough to have inherited a special pizza dough recipe from the previous owners Pizzas n Cream which is almost 30 years old and we make our dough ourselves on the premises daily. All of our toppings come in to us fresh and we even cook off the chicken and bacon ourselves. Now, how many of our competitors can say that? We have a vast range of pizzas on our menu ranging from margarita to our gourmet Italian style pizza. The meat deluxe pictured is a big favourite with the carnivores out there.

Our pasta dishes are delivered to you straight out of the pan. We cook them fresh to order and so are of top quality when you eat them. Our Macaroni is a very popular dish amongst customers and our portions are so generous that it could do you for 2 days. We do baked lasagnes, Chicken Carbonara, Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken & bacon Macaroni, Arrabiata, Cacciatore and Italian meatballs. Like all of our food for takeaway you are getting restaurant quality dishes.

Eden Gate Centre, Delgany, Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 – 287 8276 or 086 – 155 5288 for further info or bookings

Seafood Symphony

(2 servings)

Chef Paul Smith, who has travelled the world in his cookery career, has now set up in his hometown of Wicklow. This Seafood Symphony is a tribute to the town he was born in. All the seafood is sourced from local fishermen and the cream comes from John Hempendstalls farm. Paul uses a barter system with the locals and swaps restaurant vouchers for their excess

The Mystic Celt

fruit and vegetables. The basil in the symphony comes from local growers. This dish is gluten free and can be made dairy free. Paul has developed a new awareness of the dishes of his ancestors and the confidence to recreate and enrich his native culinary tradition. This dish is a celebration of the rich, ancient food culture of a uniquely beautiful town.

Church Street, Wicklow . Tel: 0404 – 69840 chefpaul@themysticcelt.ie

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Jewels of the Irish Sea

An amazing super -rockpool experience for 2015!. Get up close to hundreds of beatiful creaturesfound in our local seas, hear our fun live talks, and find out how it feels to touch a Velvet Crab or Spiny Starfish.

Dublin Road, Wicklow Town. Tel: 0404 – 65222. Email: info@wicklowbowl.ie. www.wicklowbowl.ie

The Chocolate Garden Of Ireland Heaven for lovers of chocolate and ice cream everywhere, the Chocolate Garden of Ireland offers Chocolate Workshops regularly, has a delicious coffee shop (serving Ireland’s best hot chocolate!) and an ice cream parlour, all located at its chocolate and ice cream factory. The Chocolate Garden is a great venue for a themed Birthday Parties, Hen Party or School Tour. Voted Good Food Ireland - Best Come & See Food Producer 2012 Workshops and Parties should be pre booked on Tel. 059-6481999. Chocolate mould-making is available daily up to 4.30pm start, without prebooking. Free play area, covered sand pit, trim trail for young at heart, no matter what age!

Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow. Tel. 059-6481999 www.chocolategarden.ie Directions: on the R725 Between Shillelagh and Tullow, Co. Carlow

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For something to do with all the family, you need go no further than Bray’s Seafront, where you will find the National SEA LIFE Centre, one of the country’s largest all-weather Marine and Freshwater Zoos.

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Wicklow Bowl & KidZone is THE fun place to spend time with your kids whatever their age. Whether its a scorching hot sunny day and a chance to get in out of the sun or a rainy day. Split over two floors we have 12 Lanes for 10 Pin Bowling, Arcade games, Pool Tables, Simulators etc on the ground floor which is great for all ages especially the “tweens” and teenagers. I lane of bowling for an hour will cost you only 20-25 Euros midweek/weekends Upstairs we have our HUGE playframe which will easily entertain your children under 12 for the

1 ½ hours you get for the entry price of just €5 for under 4’s and €7 for under 12’s. KidZone is divided into three separate areas depending on the ages of your children, 0-2yrs..2-4yrs and then 5-12 yrs. If hunger strikes then look no further than our Coffee Dock which has a great range of options from Burgers, Nuggets and Chips to Wraps and Toasted Sandwiches. We have a daily special for just €6. Located on the edge of Wicklow Town we have 100 free parking spaces and also offer Free WiFi to our customers so you are never out of touch with your friends.

GCG 9 Screen Multiplex, Arklow tel: 0402 41016 www.gaietyarklow.ie FB/GaietyCinemaArklow

Our cinemas offer the very best in modern cinema technology and the following is standard: • Rocker adjustable seating with spacious leg room • Oversized wall to wall screens • Dolby digital surround sound • An audio loop system for the hard of hearing • Allocated seating on selected performances • Air conditioning Tickets, popcorn, soft drinks and a wide selection of confectionery and ice cream may all be purchased at

one point, thus avoiding the need to queue twice. For your convenience an express self-service credit card booking and collection system is in place. We look forward to welcoming you to the GCG (Gaiety Cinema Group), 9 Screen Multiplex and providing you with the very best in cinema entertainment. GCG 9 Screen Multiplex Bridgewater Shopping Centre Arklow Co. Wicklow

indoor activities Mid-week activities: • Bake & Take on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am, Make & Take on Thursdays at 11am. • An extreme maze of tunnels, spiral slides and obstacle courses. • Four lane astra slide.

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• Double helix slide. • Ball Cannons. • Separate toddler’s area.

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Charlesland Leisure and Recreation Park, Kilcoole Road, Greystones, Co.Wicklow For all Birthday Party, School Tours or Camp bookings, please contact us on 01-2016600 Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday - 11am - 6pm, Bank Holidays - 12pm - 6pm. Last admission 5.15pm

€10 per person entry with unlimited games of Bowling, Quasar, Pool & Video Arcades. Every Wednesday from 5pm-11pm, every Friday from 4pm-9 pm & every Sunday from 11am-3pm. The perfect event for a kid’s birthday party. Strictly no alcohol.

“Over 18’s BYOB” events A Unique day out for all the Family The magical miniature world of Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood is yours to explore at Powerscourt House, Enniskerry. The Museum is home to Ireland’s Largest Period Doll House, Tara’s Palace is perfect for all ages. Must be seen to be believed! All profits are donated to Irish Children’s Charities.

€10 per person entry with free Bowling, Pool & Video Arcades. Every Thursday & Fridayfrom 9pm-midnight & every Saturday from 8pm-midnight. Strictly over 18’s & neat dress policy. For Corporate details please enquire.

Opening Times: Daily: Mon to Sat: 10am – 5pm; Sunday/Bank Hols: 12am – 5pm Admission: Family – €12, Adult – €5; Child – €3, Concession – €4, Under 5s – Free

Tel: 01-2748090 / Email info@taraspalace.ie

Bray Bowl. Quinsborough Road Bray, Co. Wicklow. T: 01 – 286 4455 E: info@braybowl.ie W: www.braybowl.ie

FUN WORKS, ARKLOW Roller skating Birthday Parties With electrifying lightening system and current music hits, this exciting atmosphere is loved by everyone young and old. Come see us in action Every Friday Night to sample the fun. Fun Works Guarantees you will leave smiling. Costs only €12.00 per child MonSun & includes hot food, drinks and desert.

Laser Tag birthday parties kids absolutely love our laser tag parties, we guarantee that once a group of boys and girls pick up our laser gun they won’t ever want a party anywhere else ever again, with lasers blasting excitement is guaranteed every time! Costs only €12 per child Mon Sun & includes hot food, drinks and desert.

WICKLOW Facilities

Services:

• 25m pool • Heated kids pool • Sauna and Steamroom • Fully equipped gym • Aerobics Studio

• Adult Swimming lessons • Childrens Swimming lessons • Lane Training

• Aerobics Classes • Aqua Aerobics • Fitness Assessments • Gym Programmes • Birthday Parties • Summer Camps

Rainforest Adventure Golf Unit 6, Dundrum South Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16 T: 01-296 4588 Email: info@rainforestadventuregolf.ie

Birthday parties Come see our 4 story high and four thousand square feet climbing frame with cannon guns, rope bridges, tunnel slides, open slides and toddler area. Costs only €10.00 per child Mon - Sun & includes hot food, drink and desert. Funworks, Unit 1 Croghan Industrial Park, Arklow, Tel: 0402-24661.

Coral Leisure Centre Station Road Wicklow Town Co. Wicklow Tel: 0404 66831-2 www.coralleisure.ie

All the skills of golf. All the thrills of an adventure! Rainforest Adventure Golf at the Dundrum Town Centre is the only themed indoor mini golf venue of its kind in Ireland Rainforest Adventure Golf, Dundrum is a game

of real skill and great fun for all ages and abilities. Golf your way through lush tropical foliage of the Aztecs, uncovering strange carvings while monkeys screech and chatter above you. Dare to challenge the mysterious Mayan course? Then prepare to be mesmerized by the

chilling crystal skulls and the mask of death and rebirth as you try to sink a putt. The Aztec and Mayan themed indoor miniature golf courses weave through lush tropical foliage and crazy animatronic effects before both ultimately leading to the mythical 19th hole of the Jaguar Temple. The Mayan course is wheelchair-friendly, with easy access by lift from ground level.

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So, you have a child and their birthday is coming up? Well, if you want them to have a great birthday party, it’s going to take work and lots of planning from your end but it’s always a good idea to let them be part of the planning to. It’s more than likely the child will have their own theme in mind, they’ll know who they want to invite to their party and what food or sweet treats they would like to eat, so all you have to do really is to make a plan and bring it all together.

Simple basic tips to planning your birthday party are: 1. Pick a place and time Picking your place, well this is

the first decision to be made really, are you going to have the party at home? Or are you going to book a party venue? This could be your local community hall (perfect for a football party), bowling (for all ages), Roller skating or Build-A-Bear (perfect for little girls). Once that decision is made you will know what 18

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amount of work has to be done because when having your party at a venue kids meals will more than likely be included in your booking price. When picking your time it is always a good idea to leave yourself enough time in

the morning to bring last minute things or food prep together. Therefore you won’t be stressed to the hills when all the little guests start arriving.

2. Make a guest list

Sit with your child and see who they would like to invite from school or football club etc. You will be able to do the rest ie, inviting cousins and friends. Just remember to have a limit on the amount of guests as to little can be boring and hard to keep entertained but to many can

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get crazy and the last thing you want to be on your child’s special day is stressed and dealing with tears and fights!

3. Send Invitations

The invitations should include who the party is for, what date and time it will be held, and where your party is. Also provide your phone number and a RSVP date. That way, you’ll know who can and can’t come. Don’t forget to mention the theme!

4. Cake

Decide if you will be baking your own cake or ordering one. If ordering your cake order up to 3 weeks before to give your baker plenty of notice of the type of cake you’re looking for ie, sponge or chocolate biscuit etc. and the theme/design you wish to have your cake made as. If baking your own cake same goes, about 3 weeks before make sure you have everything you will need… Tins, Ingredients etc.

5. Party Food

If doing hot food at your party and your serving pizza always make sure to have two kinds (regular cheese pizza and a pepperoni or chicken pizza), you could also do chicken goujons or hot dogs and serve with chips or wedges. Your cake will be dessert, or you could have jelly and ice cream. Other party snacks will include popcorn, crisps and or sweets.

6. Party Bags

The end of a party would not be complete without the all important ‘party bags’. Always go with the theme of your party and ages of the children. Party bags should not be expensive so a packet of sweets and crisps and a little gift should be all. For the gift you could include stickers, a pencil and little notepad or temporary tattoos . Or you could simply get your party bags made up in your local sweet shop at say €1 a bag.

Children’s Birthday Parties Birthday Party Rates: €5.00 per child – includes Kid’s Outdoor Fun Park € 8.00 per child – includes Kid’s Outdoor Fun Park, (30 minutes on kayaks and 1 turn on bumper boats)

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Combat Laser Tag Birthday Parties:

€5.00 per child – includes drink, chips and choice of hamburger, chicken nuggets, sausages or fish sticks

Combat Laser Tag is offered most Saturdays, and during high season it’s offered a few days a week. We offer both mixed sessions and private sessions. Please visit our Combat Laser Tag activity page on our official website at www.lasertag.ie Each session runs a full 2 hours. All equipment is brand new. Suitable for children ages 6 and up.

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added to €8.00 package above): €2.00 bungee trampolines €2.00 rock climbing wall

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Birthday parties must be booked in advance.. Available 7 days a week between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Birthday parties are booked in 3 hour slots.

Please call 086-7272872 for all bookings. At time of booking we require a 50% deposit by credit card or laser card. Should you need to cancel for any reason we will give a full refund with 1 weeks notice.

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Top Party Venues we recommend are: 1. Diamond Bowl & Kidzone, Co. Wicklow ph: 0404 65222

2. Shoreline Leisure, Greystones Tel: 01 2878180

3. National Sealife, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 2866939

4. Fun Works, Arklow, Co. Wicklow Tel: 0402 24661

5. Gaiety Cinema, Arklow, Co. Wicklow Tel: 0402 41016

Our big value birthday package is specifically designed for 6-12 year olds and includes the following: • Climbing & abseiling adventure • Nature scavenger hunt • Classic kids party games (e.g. sack race, pass the parcel) • Novelty prizes for the scavenger hunt • A special kid’s party buffet *

Chilren’s Birthday Parties at Kippure Estate Celebrate your kid’s birthday big time! If you’re looking for a party venue with spectacular surroundings, then nowhere comes close to Kippure Estate Adventure Centre.

• A goody bag for each child ** Duration: 3 – 3.5 hours (including the party buffet) All outdoor activities and games are fully supervised by our qualified and experienced instructors. Enquiries & Bookings: Please contact us at 01-4582889 or email: info@kippure.com

Truly Scrumptious is a family run sweet shop and café located here in Wicklow town. We have a great variety of sweet treats for your little ones to enjoy. We know that planning a child’s birthday party can be stressful enough so why not let us do what we do best and prepare your party

Fitzwilliam Square, Wicklow Town. Tel: 0404 – 69291

Party Packages Available Pizzas

Cocktail Sausages

Chicken Nuggets

Popcorn Chicken

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bags for you? We cater for all parties of all ages so why not pop into us today or call the shop and talk us through what you’re looking for. We make party bags to your child or guest’s liking and requirements. We not only make your

party bags to order, we can also make up a birthday gift pack or hamper with all your child’s favourite sweet treats. Baking the cake yourself? We also stock a wide range of food colouring, ready coloured icing, cake boards, candles and much more. So do pop into us here at Truly Scrumptious and we’ll make sure your party will be truly brilliant.

Tr ul y S c r umpt io u s C h urc h S tre e t W ic k low Tow n Co. W ic k lo w /TrulyScrumptiousWicklow For more infor m at ion Tel : 0404 - 66820 20

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Recommended BEDRoom Specialists: Kilcroney Furnitre Exit 7 off N11 Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 – 282 9361

Halpin Furnitre Dock Road Arklow Co. Wicklow Tel: 0402 – 39065

SV Delahunts Wicklow Town Tel: 0404 67343

Flanagan Kerins southern Cross Route Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 – 281 3338

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Choosing your paint colour: Everyone has their idea of calming

lockers, a dressing table with Bray Tel: 01 2866025 the right sized mirror for your room, family photos or candles and finally, add a variety of textures to your bedroom such as a plush rug layered on wall-to-wall carpet and a fur or cashmere throw to top the bed.

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colours and as your bedroom is you’re most personal space it’s key to find your own calming tone. Go with your instinct on what colours make you happy and it doesn’t do any harm to talk with your local professional as they know what works and what doesn’t. beautiful bed frame is not the only important thing when shopping for your bed a great mattress makes a world of difference to your sleep and well being. Take a day and shop around for the right mattress for you. Don’t be afraid to kick off your shoes and take a lie down on the mattresses in the shops because you’re the one who will be taking it home. Your night’s sleep depends on it!

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last thing you want when you retire to bed at night is to settle down only to read your favourite book in a bright light, spot light. Why not opt for a dimmer switch or even better would be bedside lamps. There is a huge range of lighting to be looked at in your local electrical shop.

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When it comes to choosing your bedroom flooring there are a range of options available – wooden, carpet or laminate. It is important to take into consideration who will be sleeping in this room and if the flooring will require much maintenance. Bedroom flooring should also fit in well with the rest of the room. If you choose carpet, it should not match the color of the walls. If you choose wood or laminate flooring it should not be the same tone as wooden bedroom furnishings, in order to allow both the furniture and the floor to stand out on their own.

Choosing t he right mattress / bed for a good night’s sleep Most of us appreciate the benefits of a good night’s sleep for vitality, wellbeing and general quality of life. As work commuting gets longer, stresses of modern living seem to increase, work hours lengthen and sleep hours often shorten it is more important than ever to get quality sleep. Remember though that people generally want something similar to what they currently sleep on with extra padding. Check your existing bed before visiting a showroom. Check the size, and even take a picture of the model to show the bed specialist when you get to the showroom.

As Thomas Dekker said - “sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together”. So how do we eliminate the pitfalls and improve our chances of getting the right sleep? So let’s start with the obvious, move on to the less obvious and then explore the choosing of the right mattress. Books have been written on sleep tips and most include • Regular bed times • Avoid over napping • Try to get sufficient sunlight during the day (a good 20 minute walk will help here - no excuses here if you live in County Wicklow!) • Low/dim lights at night particularly before bedtime • Keep room cool • Eliminate loud noise • Avoid late heavy meals, excessive alcohol and too much liquid. A good starting point is to start with the level of firmness - soft, medium or firm. A rule of thumb is • Light Build - Soft Mattress • Medium Build Medium Mattress • Large Build - Firm Mattress.

Consider moving your bed to a guest room and upgrading yours or increasing/ decreasing the size of your bed. If considering upsizing to a 6’ bed remember to check measurements for lockers and for access. Check the base - it can be a false economy to replace the mattress without replacing the base, (usually 25-30% of the price of the complete bed). Divan bases can be platform (an upholstered box with a padded top) or sprung full to the floor on castors with or without drawers or shallow on raised legs. If you opt for a sprung base the mattress will feel softer than on

a platform base and vice versa and a sprung base can add longevity to a good mattress. Always test the mattress by lying on it, pressing and sitting are not enough and if there are two of you then lie on it together, moving from your back to your side or other sleep position .It’s good to test a given mattress/ bed for 5 minutes or more as you narrow down the choice. If you are prone to overheating in bed it is probably best to avoid memory (Visco Elastic) unless it’s accompanied by Gel.

Reasons for a Flanagan Kerins visit: • Probably the largest exclusive range of Irish made beds in the country with free Leinster delivery, assembly & disposal of your old Bed/ mattress. • Expert advice spanning 3 generations of manufacturing / restoring / retailing and ongoing learning • A rare Traditional approach in discovering customers needs and the best practice in serving them • Easy Free parking • Relaxed café / coffee shop • Carpet and flooring showroom to facilitate 1 stop shopping • New Doors and Windows showroom • Kaleidoscopic range of ever changing stock sourced from around the world. • New and old Pianos to suit all pockets • Antiques spanning 2 centuries and catching current imagination • Interesting range of Chandeliers • Gifts for most occasions • Rugs large and small

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Rugged and casual, this bedroom highlights the strength and beauty of pine with its whorled knots and rustic planks. Chunky tops and frames add character to this country styled range. Wardrobe €595

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Tall Chest €450

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Nothing says true luxury like crisp, clean bed linen. This fitted sheet from Carolyn Donnely is made from luxury cotton percale and is available in divinely soft shades. Plush yet fresh, it is a subtle way to add richness to your bedroom. Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores.

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Paint Ideas The largest part of any home of decorating project is your walls - they take up the most space but they are the simplest way to transform any decorating scheme without the expense of changing all your fittings and furniture. Why not have a look at all the other things that can be updated with just a touch of paint - have you ever thought about painting your ceiling? Changing the colour of your ceiling can be dramatic but depending on the style of room and the amount of light it gets, changing the ceiling can offer a completely different dimension to your room. Painting furniture is another simple and effective way of updating a room - you can choose a new trend colour to make your furniture pop. Or update an older, tired piece with some new neutral tones. Don’t forget about painting wardrobes or fitted cabinets - it can give them a whole new lease of life. Change from the traditional - you can move away from the tradition of painting all your woodwork

Springs: Irish spring manufacturers like Respa are world leaders in bed and spring making often exporting extensively around Britain and kayfoam are also exporting to America and even to China! Great Irish success stories and supporting jobs in Ireland! Open coil / Bonnell springs are the most common type of springing. These are metal coil springs connected in series to form a single unit. Some of the firmest mattresses are open coil sprung. As a unit the whole mattress will be more prone to movement with movement on one side affecting the other

Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Pillowcases, Pack of 2 €8.00 (Blue or Grey)

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Rebecca Williamson, Senior colour and design manager “Warm neutrals are the perfect backdrop for colourful furniture, cushions and paintings, as they help to create unity in a room. They combine well with vibrant colours like lime green, raspberry and cobalt blue.” A neutral colour scheme is a wonderful starting point for any bedroom, especially one that needs to cater to both feminine and masculine styles. Choose cool neutrals like dove grey, taupe and pewter for a crisp, fresh feel or warm neutrals like chocolate, sand, beige and tan for a cosy atmosphere. Elevate the luxe factor with a feature wall painted in bright, saturated colours (choose hues that you both love) or experiment with graphic patterns, like a geometric paint effect above the bed.

Rachael Duvet Set from €25.00 Marvel Avengers Team Duvet Set from €20.00 13.5 Tog Anti-Allergy Duvet, Double Bed €25.00 Anti-allergy double duvet with 13.5 tog to provide warmth. Hollowfibre filling and polycotton cover ensures this duvet is comfortable yet easy to care for.

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and these are typically less expensive than pocket sprung mattresses. Pocket springs are separated from each other and individually bagged allowing for more freedom of movement. When you receive your new bed / mattress it’s a good idea to let it “breathe” for a few hours in a well ventilated room before dressing so

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that the “newness” can dissipate. Remember that a new mattress is a bit like breaking in a new pair of shoes, so give it a week or two to get used to it. No one can select the perfect mattress for you but a competent well intentioned bed specialist can help you avoid costly mistakes and assist you to select the right mattress to get a healthy pressure free good night’s sleep. As with William Shakespeare’s words there are many layers in a good mattress - “We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep” inWICKLOW

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the roses, stroll the double herbaceous border and discover their arboretum. Whether you are a keen walker, a nature lover, gardener or have little explorers there is something for everyone. After a day of exploring the gardens you can take some time out and relax in the Avoca Terrace Café overlooking the vista of the Gardens and the Great Sugarloaf Mountain and enjoy a cup of coffee and a delectable treat. Browse the craft shops

which offer the best in Irish Design. Explore the magical world of Tara’s Palace, a 22 room dolls house. Explore all the hidden treasures that Powerscourt has to offer. Enjoy a great day out at Powerscourt Estate!

Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry | County Wicklow | www.powerscourt.com A magical world of miniature Tara’s Palace, Museum of Childhood is a small registered charity dedicated to helping the children of Ireland. The centre piece of the Museum is Tara’s Palace, one of the greatest doll’s palaces in the world which is displayed together with a collection of historic doll’s houses, toys and childhood memorabilia. Tara’s 22 room Palace has been meticulously constructed by some of Ireland’s finest craftsmen and has taken over two decades to complete. Designed and built to one-twelfth scale, it encapsulates the grandeur and elegance of Ireland’s three great 18th Century OPENING TIMES Daily: Mon to Sat: 10am – 5pm; Sunday/Bank Hols: 12am – 5pm

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The Japanese Garden comes to life in spring with sweet magnolia flowers, perfumed azaleas and cherry and apple blossom trees, bearing cascades of pink and white flowers. Watch over 10,000 tulips gently dancing in the breeze at the Annual Tulip Festival which takes place in April and early May. Explore one of the most tranquil parts of Powerscourt, the Rhododendron Walk, which features many varieties of the plant. The Camellias in the Memorial Garden are a welcome surprise for visitors while thousands of daffodils add some spring cheer after the long winter months.

Be transported back in time with Sara Waldburg, Manager of Houses, Castles and Gardens of Ireland for a historical walking tour of the gardens on 7th of May at 11am. Sara will show you the hidden gems of the gardens and provide plenty of interesting anecdotes along the way. Discover Lord Powerscourtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vast collection of gates, statues and fountains throughout the gardens. Learn about garden designer Daniel Robertson who is said to have suffered from gout and directed operations from a wheelbarrow, fortified by a bottle of sherry! For more information and for the full list of upcoming events at Powerscourt visit www.powerscourt.com/events.

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Global Village, started 25 years ago by Martin and Colette Lenehan has two stores located in Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow and KCR Industrial Estate, Kimmage, Dublin 12. Global Village in Powerscourt has a core collection of furniture designs in dining, living and bedroom which included; handmade, bespoke furniture from France, available in a rainbow of hand painted finishes; contemporary accessories in sliver chrome and jet black from the Dutch Interiors company Eichholtz; also solid mahogany pieces with a beautiful burl walnut finish from Jansen furniture; a comprehensive mahogany bedroom and collection, and of course the sumptuous sofas and luxurious leather chairs from Tetrad, huge on comfort and style. Since 2008 Global Village have been

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Powerscourt Garden Pavilion Set in the magnificent 1,000 acre Powerscourt Estate, Powerscourt Garden Pavilion offers a unique setting to enjoy shopping for your home and garden, with one of Ireland’s greatest gardens just next door for inspiration!

Powerscourt Garden Pavilion has a ‘new look’ after its recent refurbishment so you can enjoy a fresh and relaxed shopping experience. They have a new 2015 spring range, featuring quality plants, an outdoor living range and hand-picked gifts and homewares. Their horticulturalists have handpicked quality plants including perennials, shrubs, climbers, bulbs and roses for you to create your dream garden. Powerscourt Garden Pavilion offers free gardening tips from their weekly e-zines and regular gardening articles on their blog. For more information visit www.powerscourtgardenpavilion.com

Over the past 280 years Powerscourt Gardens have evolved into one of the most exquisite gardens in Ireland and opening Powerscourt Garden Pavilion in 2000 was a perfect fit with the Powerscourt team’s knowledge and love of gardens. There are four horticulturalists on their team who are gardening aficionados and delighted to share insider secrets on creating a part of Powerscourt Gardens in your garden at home.

Powerscourt Golf Club

Powerscourt Golf Club is set in the foothills of the rolling Wicklow hills on one of Ireland’s most beautiful and intriguing estates. Opened in 1996 Powerscourt features two championship courses in Ireland, which despite their proximity to each other, pose remarkably different challenges for any golfer.

Designed by former Walker Cup Captain Peter Mc Evoy, the East Course offers a testing and rewarding challenge for golfers of all levels. It has hosted some of Ireland’s major golfing tournaments including the Irish PGA Championship and the European Tour Irish Senior Open. The course is surrounded by hedges, ancient oaks and beech trees and often the golf becomes second nature as the sheer beauty of the surroundings takes over. One of the hallmarks of the course is the contoured undulating greens.

Designed by David McLay Kidd, the West Course meanders its way through the 1,000 acre Powerscourt Estate. It has been a qualifying course for many Barton Shield and inter-club competitions. It features wonderful views of the Wicklow Hills and Irish sea as well as a variety of challenging holes. The surroundings include mature trees, ravines and streams. “I’ve managed to let this course explore around corners and over brows…it allows the player to feel a sense of adventure.” David Mc Lay Kidd. For more information on Powerscourt Golf Club and to see their latest offers visit www.powerscourtgolfclub.com

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Powerscourt Waterfall At Powerscourt you can enjoy listening to the sound of the River Dargle as it plunges 121m (397ft) over Ireland’s highest waterfall into Powerscourt Estate.

As you drive towards the Waterfall you are surrounded by Beech, Oak, Larch and Pine trees some of which were planted over 200 years ago. Look out for the Giant Redwoods, which are native to Northern California where they may grow up to 80m high and live for 4,000 years so they are still youngsters! The Waterfall is a haven for wildlife and children can have fun trying to spot some of the locals – the Chaffinch, Cuckoo, Raven and the Willow Warbler. Some other inhabitants are the Sika Deer which were introduced to Ireland in 1858 and there may be a red squirrel or two.

The landscape surrounding Powerscourt Waterfall didn’t always look like this. Had you been there 20,000 years ago you would have been very cold indeed, as Ireland was in the frozen grip of an Ice Age! The steep cliff over which the waterfall flows was created by a glacier which, as it retreated, carved out a valley. Powerscourt Waterfall is known as a ‘horse-tail’ waterfall, because the water stays in contact with the bedrock as it falls. Powerscourt Waterfall is an ideal location for summer picnics and barbecues. There is a vast amount of space to keep children entertained. There is also a playground for younger children. To find out more visit www.powerscourt.com/waterfall

Avoca One of Ireland’s best-loved cafés and stores

Avoca is an Irish, family-run business that is one of the oldest surviving manufacturers in the world, home to some of Ireland’s best-loved cafés and retail. Once upon a time there was a Mill in the picturesque village of Avoca, County Wicklow. It was set up in 1723 as a cooperative where farmers could spin and weave their wool. Today, Avoca has grown into one of Ireland’s most loved brands producing signature throws and blankets, using natural yarns like lamb’s wool, cashmere, mohair and angora. As well as weaving classic patterns, their design studio creates brand new ideas for throws, blankets and scarves season by season. To this day, they continue to handweave at the original mill in Avoca village.

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The Avoca store in Powerscourt House is full of character with original castle walls dating back to the 12th century. They offer the full range of Avoca favourites and gifts including fashion and kidswear, books, soft furnishings, jewellery, aromatics and a scrumptious food hall. Enjoy locally sourced and seasonally cooked produce including the famous Avoca jams, cakes and homemade breads. The Avoca Terrace Café in Powerscourt House is a firm favourite with locals and

tourists alike. From a casual cup of coffee and home-made cake to artisan sandwiches and quiches, Powerscourt is a great place to forget the diet and indulge in some fabulous food! It offers an amazing setting to relax and enjoy what is surely one of the most dramatic views in Ireland. The café boasts tall windows and French doors leading out onto an expansive garden terrace with a simply breath-talking panorama of Powerscourt Gardens and the famous Sugarloaf Mountain. The food on offer at Avoca includes mouth-watering desserts such as strawberry meringue roulade, lemon tart and double chocolate cheesecake which will make choosing just one all the more difficult! To find out more visit www.powerscourt.com/avoca

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Bray Jazz Festival will return at the beginning of May for its 16th year, bringing its unique blend of music to theatre, bar and hotel venues across the town and surrounds. There’s a distinctly sunny disposition to this year’s festival programme too, with music from Brazil and energetic Cuban salsa on the bill for the three day showpiece that will include close to 40 shows and performances – most of them free. Bray Jazz has been winning admirers across Europe for a decade and a half for its ability to attract international jazz stars of the highest calibre to the town, each year. This year is no exception, with soul and funk legend Ed Motta, a massive star in his native Brazil, rubbing shoulders on a

The big band will honour the late great trumpeter and band leader Kenny Wheeler, who died last year in their presentation, and be conducted for the special onceoff occasion by long time Wheeler collaborator and conductor, Pete Churchill from the UK.

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The Dublin City Jazz Orchestra aren’t the only large ensemble on the festival programme either, as Bray Jazz will also stage an early evening concert with the National Concert Hall based ‘Khai Jati Rosa’, an orchestra playing mystical ‘gamelan’ music from Indonesia, while Bray Seafront will bounce to the sounds of the celebrated Cuban jazz 10-piece ‘Havana Che’ on the closing night of this year’s jazz weekend. This year’s Bray Jazz Festival will feature players from over a dozen different countries – including Brazil, the United States, United Kingdom, Peru, Venezuela, Hungary, Japan, France and Italy, and will stage events across over fifteen different venues. Most of the shows are free, with close to a dozen featured gigs taking place on the stage at The Harbour Bar, and a host of other venues, including Hollands Bar, The Coach Inn, The Hibernia Inn, The Royal Hotel, Esplanade Hotel, Strand Hotel, Wilton Hotel and further afield at The Grove Bar in Willow Grove and the Parkview Hotel in Newtownmountkennedy all staging free shows over the bank

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Bray jazz A packed programme of live music has been lined up for the venue over the upcoming Bank Holiday, with concerts taking place from Thursday to Monday nights inclusive, and weekend matinees and early evening gigs also in the pipeline.

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holiday weekend. Bray Jazz Festival will also have a strong educational dimension this year, with two workshops scheduled for Bray Town Hall on Saturday (morning and afternoon). The first, with visiting conductor Pete Churchill, is targeted at music teachers and tutors, while the second invites music lovers – especially children – along to learn and play Indonesian gamelan music for themselves.

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Pink Bow Stilletto EUR29.99

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11.99

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Mono Sandals EUR

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Court Shoe EUR

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Gorgeous paired with our pick of tops or simply with plain blacks, whites or coloured t-shirts! Denim Jeans EUR20,

22.99

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Top of the Tops

pair with skinnys or tuck into a midi for a different look each time: Oversized Flutter Slv Tee EUR11 Available from Penneys

Blue Flarred Jeans EUR29.99 Available from new look

Blue Ripped knee Jeans EUR29.99

Pleat Shoulder Blouse EUR16

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Floral Trousers EUR

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Tassel Top EUR45,

Luscious Legs!

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Crochet Panel Sleeveless Top

Ditsy Floral Swing Dress EUR17.99

Printed Skinny Jeans EUR38

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Printed Trousers EUR

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Printed Trousers EUR

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Coral Knitted Jumper EUR22.99 Available from New look

Twist Yarn Slogan Jumper EUR15 Available from Penneys

J’adore Swing EUR8 Available from Penneys

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Flared Jeans EUR38 Available from NEXT

Necklace EUR20 Available from next

Embroidered Aztec Trim Top EUR17.99

Necklace EUR31 Available from next

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Kimono EUR24.99

Coral Daisy Garland Headband EUR4.99 Available from new look

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Printed Culottes EUR

Tribal Bracelet EUR

14.99

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Chunky Tassel Bracelet EUR

14.99

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Lace Maxi Cardigan EUR

24.99

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Mink Straw Hat EUR11.99 Available from new look

PU Sleeve Jacket

Flat Chelsea Boot EUR18

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29.50

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Ankle Boots EUR

EUR

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22.99

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Crochet Trim Shorts EUR

Gypsy Top

24.99

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Belted Shorts

Black Studded Strap Biker Wellies EUR89.95

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29.99

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Print Dress EUR24.99

Crop Top EUR32

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new collaborative collection inspired by some Following the success of this year’s edition of Eastpak Artist Studio, comes a to Designers Against AIDS to help boost going proceeds part with pieces, of Jean Paul Gaultier’s most iconic catwalk the world. around millions of lives the to change real bring and HIV/AIDS for awareness The famous JPG bomber jacket and denim jacket have been recast in the form of Eastpak’s own iconic creation: the Padded Pak’r® backpack and will be available to purchase from www.eastpak.com/eu-en/jean-paul-gaultier/main from 1st April onwards.

Eastpak Jean Paul Gaultier Bomber Backpack Green

€ 79,95

Eastpak Jean Paul Gaultier Dark Denim Backpack

€ 79,95

Eastpak Jean Paul Gaultier Bomber Backpack

€ 79,95

Eastpak Jean Paul Gaultier Light Denim Backpack

€ 79,95

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Sport Focus

April

Olivier Giroud

May 2nd, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, USA

One of the most highly anticipated bouts in boxing history is slated for May 2nd between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Both fighters appear to be hard at work in their bids to claim bragging rights as the winner of the impending showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Sporting Events in May 2015 May 2nd – Football, Championship & League 2 Final Day

May 2nd – Football, Final Day of Scottish Championship

May 3rd – Football, League One Final

1st Leg

Day

May 7th – 10th Golf, Players

May 5th & 6th – Champions League Semi Final 1st Leg

May 7th – Europa League Semi Final

Championship, Sawgrass

May 10th – Spanish F1™ Grand Prix 2015, Barcelona; Dates: 08th May Friday (Practice), 09th May - Saturday (Qualifying)

May 10th – Sunday (Race) May 12th & 13th – Champions League Semi Final 2nd Leg

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Manny Pacquiao V Floyd Mayweather Jr

Roy Jones Jr Former world heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr. weighed in on the MayweatherPacquiao superfight, claiming that Mayweather will need to knock out Pacquiao in order to emerge victorious. Sugar Ray Leonard “I would say I lean toward Mayweather because he hasn’t tasted defeat and he doesn’t want to taste defeat. And I look at Pacquiao and I see a guy, a champion, who is equipped with such speed and power and unfortunately he was KO’d bigtime by [Juan Manuel] Marquez. “Most fighters that get knocked out that way don’t come back the right way. But if there is anyone who can do it, it’s Pacquiao. All fighters have one big fight left in them. My last fight was Hagler, I came back and I still had everything.

Sport Focus 15:00

QPR

Newcastle

15:00

Sunderland v

Leicester

15:00

Spurs

Hull

15:00

West Ham

Everton

17:30

Liverpool

Crystal Palace

Sunday 17th May 13:30

Swansea

Man City

16:00

Man Utd

Arsenal

Monday 18th MaY “I don’t know if it’s going to show up or be present for either guy. If it’s present for one guy, that guy is going to dominate. If it comes from both of them, it’s going to be a hell of a fight.” Evander Holyfield I think it’s a toss-up, because their styles are just that different,” he said, to Newsday. “Pacquiao, the only way he can win is if he corners him off. Can he corner him off? If he corners him off, I think he will win. I don’t think he can. But that’s what makes the fight so interesting.” Holyfield adds that Pacquiao must “take chances” against the unbeaten Mayweather. “The only way you’re going to beat Mayweather is if he takes some chances.” There is a lot of pressure on both of them to beat their opponent. The pressure is heavy on Floyd, for whom the “0” means more than anything. “It’s his identity. And the further along he goes with each fight, the heavier the pressure is on him. You have to really bear down and you aren’t as fresh and comfortable as you were earlier. Things creep into your mind.

Saturday 2nd May 12:45

Leicester

Newcastle