In wicklow april 2014 by Darren Coffey

April 2014 | Issue 29

Shoreline Leisure & Sports Park A centre for everyone www.shorelineleisure.ie

The Bridge Restaurant

Saturday Night Special

Jakes Bar 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.

Wicklow Hills Walking Special Why not have a drink in Jake’s bar originally founded in 1776, it was taken over by the Lynham Family over 30 years ago. Enjoy a warm, cosy and comfortable place to share a drink with friends in a truly friendly & local atmosphere. Our old world bar with its open fire is filled with a notable collection of memorabilia from years gone by and local artwork. With live music every weekend Jakes Bar in Lynham’s Hotel is the perfect place to relax and have the craic. Our famous carvery is open daily for lunch and serves a selection of hot dishes including our house speciality “Biddy’s Guinness Beef Stew” 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.

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• 2 Nights Luxurious Accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast

1 Nights Luxurious Accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast accompanied by a 3 Course Dinner for 2 people in our Bridge Restaurant followed by Live M usic i n J ake’s O lde W orld B ar. Only €85.00 per person sharing

Live Music Saturday April 18th - The Whole Hog Sunday April 19th - Abhainn Dubh Saturday April 26th - Big Muddy Sunday May 4th - Mr meaner Saturday May 10th - Feedback Saturday May 17th - Brian Meakin Saturday May 24th - Thunderbird Saturday May 31st - The Bandits

• 1 Main Course Evening Meal in Jake’s Bar each (Steak Supplement applies) • 1 Glass of Wine each with your evening meal • 1 Packed Lunch each to keep you refreshed on those long Mountain walks • Only €169.00 Based on two people sharing

Contact Us: Phone: +353 404-45345 / email: info@lynhamsoflaragh.ie Address: Lynham’s Hotel, Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland

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will be extensive food displays and demonstrations from high profile chefs throughout the day. The Bray Jazz festival also returns for it’s 15th year on the May Bank Holiday weekend, and will present a programme of close to 40 concerts, recitals and jazz trail gigs in the North Wicklow town and outlying areas over the three days of the holiday weekend - Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd, and Sunday 4th May, 2014. So no matter what your taste Foodie or Jazz lover, there will be something to suit you in this month’s magazine.

Well Spring is very much in the air here in Wicklow and to reflect the welcome change in the weather we have prepared a series of features to assist you in ushering in the new season. We have spoken to the experts in the furniture and bedroom field to provide you with some helpful tips and services if you are considering making any Home improvements that might save some time and always important money! April also welcomes two important annual festivals in Wicklow; Gourmet Greystones for which there

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We hope you enjoy! In Wicklow is distributed to homes & businesses in the greater Wicklow area each month.

Gourmet

Living in – Bedrooms

10 Gourmet Greystones 2. News & E vents As always, we bring you all the reviews and up-dates from around your local community, including a run- down of events for you and all of the family.

10. gourmet greystones Food and drink demonstrations and workshops combine to make a great day out for all the family.

14. living in - Bedrooms This month we focus on decorating & improving the look & comfort of your bedroom.

19. gig guide

Raining? Fear not, we’ve got you covered with our list of indoor places to bring your family so you can still enjoy your family day out!

22. top 10 outdoor activities

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26. easter in Wicklow Spending your Easter with family? At home? or out & about? Well we’ve got you covered from baking with the kids, to cooking your Easter dinner, to just making it a great occasion.

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20. top 10 indoor activities

Coats at the ready and get set to enjoy exhilarating outdoor activities in a scenic setting in Co. Wicklow

Put your walking shoes on & stroll through some of the most beautiful walks Wicklow has to oﬀer.

Looking for something diﬀerent this May weekend? Bray plays host to the 15th edition of the successful International jazz festival.

Together with the O2 we’ve brought you a list of the biggest music events & gigs that are coming up

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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 continue to bring you samples of this month’s styles, colours and trends that rock the shops this season.

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

38. sports Focus

44. how to cook Fish

All of the major upcoming ﬁxtures for the coming month are covered right here from the Barclays Premier League. Plus a glimpse at boxing’s next big bout!

We have a selection of delicious recipes for you to try from the comfort of your kitchen brought to you by Wicklow’s The Fishman & Chef Keith Kenny

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NEWS & EVENTS

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Check out the huge improvements GARDENWORLD KILQUADE have made this Spring. Expanding not only the already extensive array of plants, trees and shrubs, also Garden Accessories is now stocked with everything the keen gardener or the weekend potter will require. Shopping for all occasions just got a whole lot easier at The Summerhouse Gift Shop with many fantastic and unusual gifts from Ireland and abroad. And extra seating outside at The Beech Tree Cafe means there’s more options for enjoying the lovely location whilst enjoying the fabulous food!

Congratulations to Sandra Mahony who won a Ford Fiesta from Fitzpatrick Motors in Bray Credit Union’s March Car Draw. Any member, 18 years or over, can join Bray Credit Union’s monthly car draw for less than €1 per week. Application Forms are available in the ofﬁces of Bray Credit Union or can be downloaded from their website at www.braycu.ie.

COUNTY WICKLOW ARTS CENTRE

Eleanor Roosevelt Visits London Wicklow Adventure Race Glendalough Date: 26/04/2014 (All Day Event) Location: Glendalough Cost: €59.00 plus €3 Online Fee

Gardenworld Free Courses KIDS ZONE 26TH APRIL 11AM

This workshop for children is an experiential and getting the hands mucky kind of workshop! It involves planting pumpkin seeds, taking them home to grow and coming back at Halloween with them for carving. The children will also learn how to sow carrot, radish and salad seeds in the Gardenworld raised bed planters and watch their progress over the coming months. A great mornings entertainment for all children to get stuck in to. Mum and Dad can attend with the very little ones.

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Hailed by many as the most iconic Adventure Race in Ireland. This course takes you along the Spink Run over the Sally Gap, along the challenging Djouce run and kayaking on the magical Lough Dan.

There is a choice of three courses WAR, the shorter WAR-Sport and WAR Mini option which avoids the Spink summit run. The mini competitors will run a loop, starting at the Transition area in the upper Lake Car Park, they will run on the north side of the Lake to the miner’s village and return. From this point on they follow the same route as the WAR Sport. Come test your endurance in one of the most spectacularly beautiful parts of Ireland. Contact: war@irishtriathlon.com or for more information on WAR: www.wicklowadventurerace.com

Wednesday 30th Apr 2014 / THEATRE Written & performed by Alison Skilbeck Prices: €15 / Concession: €12 / Start Time: 20:00 In October 1942, Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the President, takes a dangerous trip to wartime London. In her last days, as the Cuban Missile Crisis pushes the world to the brink of ﬁnal catastrophe, Eleanor relives her journey, and also recalls her life, from unhappy child, to unconventional wife. Making a return to Ireland after her critically acclaimed spring tour of Are There More of You?, Alison Skilbeck’s new solo show explores the life of one of the most extraordinary women of the 20th century.

Steel Magnolias Tuesday 22nd – 26th April/THEATRE Time: 20:00 Price: €16 / Concession: €14 This April, book an appointment with Truvy’s Beauty Salon! Set in a small town in Louisiana, USA, the play opens with Shelby’s wedding preparations, looked on by Mama M’Lynn, who just wants the best for her daughter, “the prettiest girl in town.” Over a period of three years, Truvy and her assistant Annelle dispense shampoo and swap advice with their close circle of friends. Witness their enduring friendships, admire their strength, and laugh at their humour through the good times and the bad. They are the delicate but tough Steel Magnolias.

Main Street – Bray – Wicklow. Telephone: 01 272 4030 www.mermaidartscentre.ie Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, 10am-8pm on performing days

NEWS & EVENTS

Easter Discovery Hunt

Date: 18th – 27th April inclusive @10:00-15:30 Cost: Children €5.00/Family over 3 is €15.00 Russborough and Lily O’Brien’s have joined forces to bring you an exciting, fun ﬁlled Discovery Hunt for all the family this Easter, Friday 18th of April to Sunday 27th of April – puzzles sheets, hidden letters in the maze, tours, treats and treasures all on the stunning grounds of Russborough. Don’t forget to collect your Lily O’Brien Treat for every participant at Reception at the end of your Discovery Hunt mixing exercise, education and eggs in exciting, light hearted ways!

Parkland and Rhododendron Tours Available in May at Russborough.

Russborough have so many features that now extend beyond their award winning guided house tours as they now open the doors of their incredible parklands and gardens with a range of tours for you and your friends. So, put on your boots and join in the fun! With a Parkland Tour sharing the history of Russborough with features such as the Limekiln and Ice house it is amazing to overlook these incredible views and share such a rich history and culture on this unique tour every Saturday in May at 2pm. Also for the whole month of May Russborough is offering tours of the 18th Century Walled garden, on through a woodland walk and then you can view the Rhododendron Garden learn a little history as you admire this spectacular foliage. The grounds now have historic signage that stretches across the grounds with stories of Russborough and the beautiful surrounding nature. If you would like to book a tour for you and your friends rates start as little as €5.50 per person for groups of 20. Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow. Tel: 045 – 865 239. Email: events@russborough.ie Web: www.russborough.ie

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SPRING AT THE JAPANESE GARDEN AND RHODODENDRON WALK 23rd April 2014 / 11:00 12:00 Location: Powerscourt Gardens Cost: Entry to gardens. (Annual members are free of charge) Discover Powerscourt in spring, when the estate is ablaze with colour. Enjoy a guided walk with Head Gardener Michael Byrne through the Japanese Garden which comes to life in spring. Inhale the fragrances from sweet magnolia flowers, perfumed azaleas and cherry and apple blossom trees, bearing cascades of pink and white flowers. Visit the Rhododendron Walk, Michael’s favourite spot at Powerscourt and one of the quietest parts of the Gardens. It is so colourful and alive in Spring and you will be surrounded by blooms from every angle.

HERBS FOR HEALING WITH MARY WHITE 26th April 2014 / 14:00 - 15:00 Location: Powerscourt Garden Pavilion Cost: €5 Everyone loves herbs. Whether for cooking, or in cosmetics or for their stunning healing properties, herbs are hot! There is also a growing interest in learning how herbs can benefit our health, through delightful teas and tisanes, compresses or lotions, the healing power of herbs has always been a fascination for people down through the ages. Join Mary White from Blackstairs Ecotrails for a modern take on the healing power of herbs. This talk will kindle an interest in the growing of medicinal herbs, their uses, and powerful benefits to keep us all healthier. Bio: Mary is Director of Blackstairs Ecotrails. She is an expert on Ireland’s Flora and Fauna and has been a guest speaker at environmental conferences and debates on the Irish environment. Her Ecotrails lead you through the wilderness of the Blackstairs Mountains and along the River Barrow. Mary also leads geographical investigations for Leaving Cert geography students and runs fungi, foraging and wild herbal workshops around Ireland.

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Hidden Valley Holiday Park has teamed up with Avondale House & Forest Park to offer the newest and most exciting laser combat facility - now open in County Wicklow. We only use the latest digital laser guns to provide the ultimate laser combat experience. Our challenging missions are suited for all ages 6 years old and up. Our combat laser tag equipment is the same equipment that is used by the army/military for military training exercises. The infrared scope is

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greystoneswellnesscentre Greystones Wellness Centre was set up in January 2012 upstairs in Shoreline Greystones by Margaret Brightling. She has since been joined by Jacintha Cullen and Sally Ann Dooley and the girls work closely with clients both individually and in groups helping them with their nutrition needs and weight management.

They run Free Wellness Evaluations with clients to identify their needs using a special scales which measures internal readings such as Body Fat, Muscle Mass and Metabolic Age. The clients also complete a questionnaire and from the results of the evaluation, the girls will recommend a personalised programme based on

CONTAINER GARDENING MASTERCLASS 10th May 2014 / 11:00 - 12:00 Location: Powerscourt Garden Pavilion Cost: Complimentary 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.

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). See you soon at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion.

SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY WALK 26th April 2014 / 10:00 - 13:00 Location: Powerscourt Gardens Cost: €10, Advance booking required

PLANT UP SERVICE 12th – 16th May 2014 / 09:30 - 17:30 Location: Powerscourt Garden Pavilion Cost: Our service is complimentary, you just pay for the plants 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

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Join award-winning Landscape and Nature photographer Fran Byrne for a guided photography walk through the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. The event is open to all levels of photographers. Bring along your camera and a sense of adventure!

individual needs. “It’s all about ensuring that our clients understand what fuel they need to put into their body for optimum results” says Margaret. “As a result, when they follow our plan they feel incredible; their energy levels soar and they shape up! In addition, many people ﬁnd they actually save money when they replace poor nutrition with our products” No strangers to helping people shed the pounds, the girls helped members of their 12-week weight loss challenge lose a staggering 18.5 stone between them! “I lost 43 lbs and dropped 4 dress sizes. I was always tired and sluggish and, from not being able to walk for ten minutes without having to stop to get my breath back, I can now walk over an hour a day and still have loads of energy. I will never go back to the way I was as I now know how to lead a healthy, active lifestyle” says Jacintha. Why not book in for a FREE Wellness Evaluation or call to have a chat? Or if you prefer the support of a group, a new 8 week Weight Loss Challenge and Walking Club will be starting after Easter. Contact Margaret: 086 – 125 8506, Jacintha: 087 – 996 4114 or Sally Ann: at 087 – 168 4066

LIVE MUSIC

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A Tribute to Nina Simone Date: Saturday 3rd May @ 21:00 - 23:45 Venue: The Hotspot, Greystones, Co. Wicklow Cost: €5 Local musician, Emma Nicolai performs an evening of song in tribute to Nina Simone who was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, Nina Simone received a scholarship to study classical piano at the Juilliard School in New York City, but left early when she ran out of money. She turned her interest to jazz, blues and folk music and released her ﬁrst album in 1958. In the ‘60s, she became identiﬁed as the voice of the civil rights and wrote songs about the movement. She died in France on April 21, 2003.

Leo O Kelly & Garven Gallagher Date: Saturday 10th May @ 21:00 Cost: €8 Leo O’Kelly is an Irish guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is mainly known as a member of the Irish folk duo Tir na nOg, In 2000, Leo released his ﬁrst solo album, ‘Glare’, then ‘Proto’ in 2003 which consists in a collection of songs that he recorded between 1975 and 2001. Tel: 01-2016888, Email: info@thehotspot.ie

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Lets Leisure Together

Shoreline Leisure A centre for everyone

Bray Team

Greystones Team

Fitness Classes

Sauna & Steam Rooms

Personalised Gym Assessments & Prog rammes

Fully Equipped Gym

25m Swimming Pool

What Members are saying... Since I have joined the gym I have really enjoyed starting to use the weights, Jay and Dave in the gym have been great in showing me new exercises and giving me new programmes. This week I will be taking part in my first spin class! Karl and Laura have also helped me in the pool and have made coming to the centre really enjoyable. I know where everything is in the centre and find the staff really friendly, I really enjoy the swimming pool and relaxing after my workout! I am looking forward to my next few months training in Shoreline Leisure! – Derek, 29, Member of Shoreline Leisure

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! – Michelle, 25, Member of Shoreline Leisure

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. The first person to take the Thursday Aqua aerobics class was Graham, I remember his lovely Abba music 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. – Phyllis & Joe, 76 & 80, Members of Shoreline Leisure

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

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GOURMET GREYSTONES

Gourmet Foodies Come Out In Force For Gourmet Greystones

Gourmet Greystones team

(from far left): Betty Stuart, Kevin Moes, Grainne McLoughlin, Martin Potts. Taragh Hanley (not present) All images are courtesy of Dave Keegan Photography.

Gourmet Greystones is gearing itself up to be one of the highlight of festival events in Wicklow for 2014. On Sunday 4th May, Church Road and the Meridian Centre will come alive with all the culinary delights Greystones offers including 10

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delicious sampling of dishes from the many award winning restaurants. Food and drink demonstrations and workshops will combine to make a great day for all the family. Church Road will be closed from midday till 6pm and the small team behind this great event look forward to a happy sunny day for all the community and visitors to the town. For more information visit: www.gourmetgreystones.com or www.facebook.com/gourmetgreystones

Locations: MERIDIAN POINT Greystones, Co. Wicklow CHURCH ROAD Greystones, Co. Wicklow Hours: Sunday 4th May 2014. 12 noon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6pm

Workshops and Demonstrations 11:00 - 12:00 / Three Qâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Urban

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The Royal Park Chinese Restaurant

The Royal Park Chinese Restaurant has been operating on Church Road in Greystones for 22 years.

e Foraging (Meet at Three Q’s) 13:00 - 14:00 / RTE’s Dale Treadwell - Naturally Wild Roadshow (Little Shop of Horrors) 14:00 - 15:00 / Wine Tasting with Liam Campbell, Irish Times Wine Correspondent (Chakra Restaurant)

Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic, Rose Oven Glove €5, Rose Double Oven Glove €7, Rose 2pack tea towel €7 and Rose Apron €1. Available from Dunnes Dunnes

The Happy Pear - Healthy Eating for Kids (Location TBC) Porterhouse Brewing Tasting (Mrs Robinsons)

Cookery Demonstrations @ The Main Stage - Meridian Point 12:00 - 13:00 RTE’s Great Irish Bake Off’s, Biddy White (Wild Irish Food) 13:00 - 14:00 Chakra (Indian Cuisine) 14:00 - 15:00 RTE’s The Restaurant’s Louise Lennox (Healthy Eating for Kids)

The owners are strongly versed in the culinary arts and this has a massive influence on the nature of the dishes produced and hints of Hong Kong and Cantonese styles can be experienced in many of the traditional recipes. Interestingly, when ordering you will be guided through the menu by your waiter in order to ensure that you find the dish that is right for you!

For Booking and Reservation: 01 – 287 40 41

Opening Hours Mon – Sat: 5pm - Late Sun: Lunch and Dinner Service 12.30pm – Late Take Away & Delivery available

15:00 - 16:00 Vinos Restaurant. 80’S Dj @ Mrs Robinson’s Kitchen Live Music On The Street

Vendors All Vendors will be open from 12 noon till 6pm on Sunday, 4th may 2014 All Delph Sold Seperately - from €2.50, 2 Pack Strawberry Tea Towels €4. Available from Heatons

Church Road, Greystones Tel: 01 – 287 4041/67

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Food Vendors: KILLMULLEN FARMS - Lamb Burgers HEAVENLY BAKES Bakery SANAM Biriyani - Snacks & Noodles CUPCAKES BY G - Cupcakes JULIE’S JAMS - Homemade Jams JACKIE QUINN – Cakes

Culinary Crafts Vendors:

Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic, Storage Crates €15 (small), €20 (medium), €25 (large). Metal Baskets €8 (small), €10 (medium), €12 (large). Cable Fruit Bowl €10.

LULABELLE - Vintage Cake Stands ECOMELTS - Natural Soy Wax Candles DEREK SPILLANE - Cutting Boards

Available from Dunnes Stores

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Why not visit Charlesland Golf Club, Greystones and sample our delicious cuisine, any day of the week, all welcome, ample parking.

ed Curry David Wu, Head Chef and ai R Th his sous chef Jay, have many years experience catering for both traditional and oriental tastes. Catering for large functions at the Club, “Greystones People of the Year Dinner”, “La Touche Legacy Dinner”, Functions for local Social and Sporting Clubs, as well as Christening, Funerals, Weddings and Family Functions.

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Wu Catering Telephone: 01 2878200 Email: info@charlesland.com

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Mrs Robinson Kitchen Simple Food, Cooked Well with Great Fresh Ingredients – served in an Eclectic Dining Room. We’re the only Restaurant in Greystones with a Full Bar!

OPEN: Wed & Thurs from 5:00 - 9:30pm Fri from 5:00 - 10:00pm; Saturday from 4.00pm10.00pm; Sun from 12:00 - 8:00pm. Closed on Mondays & Bank Hols. Mrs Robinson Kitchen Hillside Road Greystones, Co.Wicklow Tel:01 – 905 9900 E: info@mrsrobinson.ie

Vinos Restaurant & Cafe, ideally located beside the dart in Greystones, has been serving great food with great passion for over 7 years! The Café is now open for breakfast from 7am daily, where you can savour the Plenty of the dishes are suitable divine freshly baked cakes with for Coeliac and Vegetarian diets. a cup of Illy Coffee. * Check out facebook/vinosrest This family-run, family-friendly to see new special offers every restaurant & cafe is a great month, like April's Burger and place to enjoy a quiet dinner Beer Deal for €10! Now serving or celebrate any occasion. ice cold draft Heineken, with a Experience first-hand the full Take-out menu coming soon. dedication put into the dishes Cafe open: from 7am Mon-Fri and served, with an early bird set 9.30am Sat/Sun. menu and mouth-watering fish Restaurant open: from 5pm till specials prepared each day! late Tues-Sat and from 1pm on Choose between casual or formal Sunday. dining, sit in, sit out or take away, Early Bird Menu: 2-courses just with a full licence and wine list €21.95 from 5-7pm Tuesday to to compliment every dish. Saturday and all day Sunday.

Greystones & District CREDIT UNION LTD

Coláiste Chraobh Abhann has forged a partnership with Greystones & District Credit Union to support families in purchasing an iPad at a special loan rate. The Standard loan rate is 10.4% (APR 10.7%). In the case of the iPad loan, the rate will be 6.85% (APR 7.09%).

Sample Repayments 1. For a €500 loan over 1 year: €10 per week 2. For a €500 loan over 2 years: €5.50 per week Full details and lending Terms & Conditions are available from Greystones & District Credit Union Limited.

iPad Insurance Insurance is not included in the in above costs. The school strongly encourages you to take out insurance on the iPad. Our iPad partner, Wriggle, has an option of insurance on their website for you to consider when purchasing the iPad.

Opening Hours:

Vino’s Restaurant & Cafe Church Rd. Greystones. Tel: 01 – 287 4807.

Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm; Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm; Saturday 10.00am to 12 noon

Tel: 01-2877165 / E-mail: info@gcu.ie / Web: www.gcu.ie inWICKLOW

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Wooden Butterfly Lantern Medium €15, Large €29.50, Heart Cable Knit Cushion €10, Bird Embroidered Cushion €8, Chenille Cushion Beige/Duck Egg €8. Available from Heatons

Zandra Duvet Set €80-€120. Available in sizes Double to Super King. Available from Dunnes Stores

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Just a wipe and its gone and the best is they are affordable, providing luxury without the ouch to your pocket. These carpets carry a free 5-10 year warranty. See full range at Brereton Carpets Greystones. Engineered Wood Flooring has taken over the market. You can get any timber finish on a birch plywood base providing stability and density to insure the comfort and performance of your stylish wooden floor. At Brereton Carpets we have an extensive range of Timber Flooring to show you.

Unit 8 Mill Road, Greystones, County Wicklow / Phone: 01-2877529 or visit: www.breretoncarpets.ie

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How to Decorate Your Bedroom

where they won’t get broken or take them to a charity center.

4. Take down curtains and wall decorations. This includes pictures and any nails

you have driven into the wall. You can always put them back up, but it’s good to give your room a clean slate at first when deciding what to do. If you decide to do something new with that area, you will then need to fill the holes with Polyfiller or something similar and then sandpaper them down to get a smooth surface.

Are you tired of coming home to a boring, old bedroom, or have you had the same style for years and want to give your room a new look? Here are some great ways to give your bedroom a new look without spending too much money or even using what you already have.

Part 1 of 4: Initial Process Before you even begin decorating your room, there are a few things you should do to save yourself some time and possible headache.

1. Clean the room thoroughly. When was

the last time you vacuumed under your bed? You might even want to consider

shampooing the carpet. Follow these steps and you’ll have way more space in your room than you realized! It will look better right away.

2. Determine a theme for your room. The possibilities are almost endless here. Some ideas include girly-girl, tomboy, sports or music enthusiast and safari/jungle. You can also mix and match themes based on your preferences. 3. Decide what you want to keep and get rid of. You may have plenty of good

pieces or items that will make wonderful additions to your room. If you want to get rid of something, don’t throw it out unless it truly is rubbish or no longer has use. Put them away somewhere

Made from solid oak in a rustic style with brass plate handles and chunky tops.

5. Move all furniture to the middle of the room. Even if your room is small, try to allow a meter of walking space between the edge of the room and the furniture in the middle.

Part 2 of 4: Make The Most Of Your Space

If your bedroom is a standard size, you probably don’t have a ton of room to work with. Simple adjustments in how your furniture is utilized or items are rearranged can add valuable space and let your room appear much bigger than it actually is.

1. Gauge the space. Measure out the room and find out how much room you have to work with. This will dictate the size of the items that you purchase afterwards if

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Defined by exceptional workmanship, this bedroom collection is rich in detail. This beautifully painted range will make an ideal choice for both adult and children’s bedrooms.

Living in Bedrooms necessary. For example, the size of your bedside lamp will be determined by the size of your bed.

your bedroom to be as fashionable and polished as possible. Luckily, this can be done in a number of simple ways.

2. Pick a highlight of the room. If it is an-

1. Select your paint color or wallpaper.

gled into the room properly, a nice piece of furniture can serve as a focal point to the room that everything else revolves around.

Make sure it is not so bright that it gives you a headache or so dark that it makes your room gloomy. Paint your walls.

3. Get artwork. Artwork or photos are a great addition to walls and can make a room stand out. If you’re on a budget, this is a simple do-it-yourself project

printed bedspread makes a room stand out and gives it some added flair. You can find these at almost any bedding store in the county.

4. Get items that can be fixed to walls. Nightstands and adjustable lamps can be affixed to walls and are a great way to save space.

5. Utilize the floor. A brightly colored rug is a wonderful way to make a room stand out. For most bedrooms, a 4x6 foot rug is ideal. 6. Designate new roles for furniture. For example, bookseller tables can double as bed stands and bookshelves.

Part 3 of 4: Give Your Room Some Style Your bedroom is often a direct reflection of who you are, so you want the style of

2. Put patterns to work. A tastefully

3. Decorate with consistency. You may

have great items or pieces, but if they’re mismatched, it will make your room look cluttered and disorganized. Stick with your theme throughout the entire decorating process.

4. Add colors. There isn’t a wrong way to do this, but adding color is essential in decorating your room. Do you want to introduce pops of different colors throughout your room, or have the room become saturated with a specific color? 5. Add warmth with neutral tones. Soft

overhead lighting or a clip-on overhead lamp is a great way to accomplish this.

6. Personalize your space. You don’t want your entire room to look like you just raided the Ikea catalog. Find a couple of offbeat pieces at a thrift store or boutique furniture shop to give your room an eclectic look.

Part 4 of 4: Make Your Room Comfy

Perhaps most importantly, your bedroom should be a retreat. It should be a place where you go to relax and unwind away from the stresses of everyday life. There are a few things you can do in decorating that will make your bedroom as comfortable as possible.

1. purchase the best and biggest mattress that fits your budget. Investing in a good night’s sleep is investing in your own health.

2. Pile on the pillows. Adding a few extra pillows is a great way to make your bed an even more relaxing space. 3. Get luxurious covers. Top your bed

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Wood vs Carpet Floors

The Window & Door Depot have a huge selection of stylish and innovative door designs manufactured from highest quality materials. We also stock a large range of Door Handles, Hinges & Locks.

Sometimes choosing between laying wood ﬂooring or carpet is a practical choice, while at other times it is a question of aesthetics. You must evaluate the pros and cons of both wood and carpet – we’ve compiled a list of facts that will help you to decide whether you want carpet or wood ﬂoors.

Why you might choose a wood floor For many interior designers, wooden flooring has become a key element of modern style, and many homebuyers are more than happy to buy into this idea and consider wood floors a sought-after feature. The pros of wood floors include their visual appeal, easy maintenance, their ability to update tired décor, and their resale value. A wood floor can make a room feel more spacious and will complement most individual tastes, so you also gain a fair amount of versatility in your design options when you install one.

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Why you might choose a carpet A carpeted floor provides a layer of warmth and comfort in the room, as well as damping sound. Carpet provides a significant amount of thermal resistance, so in colder climates or in the winter period you will derive benefits from energy conservation. Carpeted floors come in a myriad of styles and colors, so you can get as bold or as neutral as you want to with Unit 7, The Boulevard Centre Quinsborough Road Bray, Co Wicklow

your flooring, which is more flexible than wood in this respect. Other aspects to consider are that a carpet could be perceived to be a safer surface as it will help to soften slips and falls on the little ones, a carpet will also help to reduce noise levels in the room by absorbing some of the sounds that are so commonplace in our homes such as the TV or Radio.

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Balterio Flooring: The laminate floors look even more natural thanks to True-to-Nature® technology, in which the structure follows the underlying design. 3D-Wood goes a step further still, not only ensuring that the structure follows the underlying design perfectly, but also giving the decor a sense of depth thanks to varying degrees of gloss.

NMK Construction Ltd. Kilmurray Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow Tel: 087 – 920 0707. Fax: 01 – 437 0722 Email: nmkconstruct@gmail.com

We are a small building company based in Newtownmountkennedy. We understand how important it is to our customers for us to carry out our work as discretely as possible and cause

minimal disruption to staff and customers. We pride ourselves on creating realistic and practical solutions to problems that don’t cost more than the solution is worth.

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A centre for everyone Shoreline Leisure has three centres situated in Bray, Greystones and Charlesland and provides a wide range of activities, social interaction and first class facilities for everybody.

What Shoreline Leisure Provides: • Fully Equipped Gyms • 25 meter Swimming Pools and Learner Pools • Swimming lessons for adults and children • Various Fitness Classes from teens to adults to the actively retired • Athletics and Running Track • Astro Pitches and Sport Hall • Children’s Activity Camps and Birthday Parties Shoreline Leisure has something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out www.shorelineleisure.ie for more information.

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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

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

Party or School Tour. Voted Good Food Ireland - Best Come & See Food Producer 2012

Workshops and Parties should be pre booked on Tel. 0596481999. Chocolate mouldmaking 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!

Wicklow Bowl and Kidzone are located on the Dublin Road into Wicklow Town where we have plenty of Free Parking for guests! We offer a range of Family Friendly activities suitable for Children under 2 years of age right up to young teens and adults including:

• Bowling • Kidzone - Seperate areas for different age groups • Kids Discos • Childrens Birthday Parties • Snooker and Pool • Arcade Games and Simulators • Coffee Dock

Dublin Road Wicklow / Tel: 0404 – 65222 / Email: info@wicklowbowl.ie

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WiCKLoW ACTiviTies Rainy days? Kids bored? Not a problem anymore! Star Leisure have the answer to your problems with a large selection of fun filled kids games, prize cranes and rides to keep them happy for hours on end, you can also sit and relax with a coffee as they drive, fly or explore with their imagination on endless fun filled adventures! We go to great lengths every year to make sure we have the latest attractions and technology. All our video

Tel: 01 – 286 3540

games are priced at €1 per play…the best value anywhere. Large selection of kiddies rides for the younger child. Star Leisure prides itself on its incredible and diverse array of prizes and soft toys for all ages when you win on the fun cranes, or choose a prize from the well stocked prize shop. No matter what your taste is we have something for everyone to enjoy in a fun supervised exciting atmosphere. Star Leisure has plenty of free car parking spaces for their customers to the side and rear of the building.

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Email: info@starleisure.ie

Weekly €10 deals at Bray Bowl

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

“Over 18’s BYOB” events 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.

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

• Four levels of play and excitement, starting way down low to way up high. • Double helix slide. • Ball Cannons.

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• Separate toddler’s area. • Brilliant birthday parties.

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

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

A Unique day out for all the Family

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.

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. 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

Laser Tag birthday parties

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

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.

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.

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• 25m swimming pool • Steam Room and Sauna • Kiddies Pool • Fully Equipped Gym • Indoor Sports Hall • Squash / Racquetball

Our latest success story is our Birthday Parties. Bookings are ﬂying out so don’t delay. Basic option is €120 and you can invite the whole class.

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Exhilarating outdoor activities in a scenic setting in County Wicklow

Whether you are looking for adventure and fun, for an educational experience, or if you just want to relax and tune into nature, the Adventure Centre at Kippure Estate oﬀers a wide range of outdoor activities. Some of the elements on the adventure ropes course includes: • Adventure High Ropes Course – PURE ADRENALIN! This extensive ropes course is situated amongst towering mature oak and beech trees. All of our high elements are suspended between 11 to 17 metres above the ground. • Stairway to Heaven – Can you scale the giant suspended ladder that gets increasingly harder the higher you go? • Leap of Faith – A test of courage: Climb a 30 foot pole, stand on top of a small, wobbling platform and if you are mad enough - leap through the air and grasp a suspended trapeze bar. • Vertical challenge – Can be done as a team challenge or as a competition…not for the fainted hearted as it brings you up to almost 50 feet into the air.

Kippure Estate, Manor Kilbride, Blessington Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-4582889 / Email: info@kippure.com

Avon Rí has a wide range of leisure activities in Wicklow for you to partake in during your time in the Wicklow countryside. Enjoy a host of indoor or outdoor leisure activities whether on a weekend with friends, family holiday to Ireland or with colleagues on a corporate event. Indoors we have a swimming pool and Jacuzzi with beautiful views out over Blessington Lake, a sauna and steam room, and a comprehensively equipped gym. Our outdoor activities divide into water-based and land-based, and our experienced outdoor activity team is on hand to teach, set-up and co-ordinate all levels of participation in all our activities.

Some Outdoor Activities include: • Clay Pigeon Shooting • Archery • Air riﬂe shooting • Climbing Wall •Team Building • Team Challenge • Team Tasks • Zipline • Segway • Low Ropes • Orienteering • Hillwalking • Mountain biking.

Some Outdoor Water Sports Include: •Kayaking • Canadian Canoe • Sailing - Keel Boat • Sailing - Toppers • Windsurﬁng • Fishing • Power Boat Training • Stand Up Paddle Boarding Avon Rí, Blessington Lakeshore, Burgage, Blessington, Co. Wicklow | Tel: 045-900670

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Accommodation and Leisure Centre: fully serviced camping pitches, self-catering log cabins and glamping mini lodges. Activities include combat laser tag, kayaking, bumper boats, archery, rock wall, water balls, bungy trampolines, team building activities, kid’s outdoor fun park, fishing, kayaking river tour, cycling tour and more. We cater for birthday parties, school groups, scouts/youth groups and corporate events.

Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow Tel: 086 7272 872 Web: www.hiddenvalleypark.ie www.christmasisland.ie

Brittas Bay Surf School

Brittas Bay Surf School is the first dedicated surf school on the East Coast of Ireland. We are based between the North and South Carparks at Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow and provide a friendly, safe and fun introduction to the exhilarating art of surfing. Our private surf school entrance provides free and safe parking. Just follow the Billabong flags and Brittas Bay Surf School signs! With over 23 years of experience, our surf school is ISA (Irish Surfing Association) approved, fully insured with qualified local surf instructors and beach lifeguards. Our surf lessons, kids surf camps, SUP lessons, school surf tours, group surf lessons and tag n’ surf days run daily and we cater for kids and adults of all surf and fitness levels. Brittas Bay Surf School, The Dunes, Brittas Bay, Wicklow Tel: 086 – 739 6010 / Email: info@brittasbaysurfschool.com

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East Coast Adventures!

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Email info@brennanstownrs.ie Web www.brennanstownrs.ie Tel: 01 – 286 3778

Established in 2007, Biking.ie are Wicklow’s leading provider of bicycle rental. We are based at the mountain bike trail in Ballinastoe, just 10 minutes from Enniskerry Village. Our passion is cycling and we aim to provide a top class experience for all our customers. We only use high quality Trek bikes including comfortable touring bikes, carbon ﬁbre road bikes and a full range of mountain bikes. All of our bikes are expertly maintained and cared for like they were your own.

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Wicklow Boat Hire Founded in 2009 Wicklow Boat Hire is in operation for almost 4 years. After the success of our first full season of fishing in 2010 we now provide a range of services from boat hire to guided tours of the picturesque coastline of County Wicklow.

We offer a variety of fun road cycling and mountain biking tours, for visitors to Ireland seeking to explore beyond Dublin city. Each tour is tailored specifically to either novice or experienced cyclists alike, at an enjoyable pace that suits you. Our local guides are highly experienced and highly qualified, who aim to deliver an expert service with attention to detail, ensuring everything runs smoothly and that you have a truly unforgettable trip. You will be guided with our full backup service through rolling mountainous surrounds, passing stunning panoramic scenery. Some of these places include the famous ‘Guinness Lake’ at Lough Tay with views over Vartry Reservoir, and the Irish Sea. The cycling tour itself is approximately 2 hours in duration and we tailor our tours to meet the need of the group to ensure everyone has a great day out.

t: +353 (0)83 434 6992 e: info@biking.ie w: www.biking.ie

18 Hole Par 3 Course, over 2,758 yards in length with full size greens. Glen Mill Golf Club is ideal for both new and experienced players. The course is professionally designed and takes maximum advantage of the lie of the land which provides both a testing challenge for the experienced golfer and a series of superb vistas. There is also an easy play option for the less experienced golfer with the provision of forward tees.

Pay & Play: Green fees €12 weekdays and €14.50 weekends and bank holidays.

One of Ireland’s oldest and best known Equestrian Centres Lessons with qualiﬁed Instructors available for all standards (Adults & Children) Cross Country Rides and Treks through the beautiful Hollybrook and Killruddery Estates oﬀering stunning views of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow countryside. Childrens Pony Camps during the Summer and school holidays – learn to ride and look after a pony in a fun and relaxed atmosphere

Tour - 5 People Per Boat. Recreational - 4 People Per Boat. Rod & Tackle Hire: €8.00 – Per Rod (Complete)

7. Wicklow Boat Hire, Unit W1, Wicklow Enterprise Park, The Murrough, Co Wicklow Tel: 0404-32294 / Mob: 086-0281369 Email: wicklowboathire@gmail.com

Based on €20 normal price per hour - Minimum Hiring: 2hrs. Fishing - 4 People Per Boat.

Timore, Newcastle, Co Wicklow Tel: 01 – 281 0977 www.glenmillgolfclub.ie

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

Experience the fun and adrenalin of outdoor adventure sports in the beautiful East Coast of Ireland. Located on Bray Seafront, we have the ideal base for both Water based and Land based activities. Whatever your level of experience – complete novice to aspiring adventurer, we’ll make it a fun and unforgettable experience. We are a family run business and a friendly bunch! We only use fully insured and fully qualiﬁed instructors and all equipment is supplied. • Kayaking • Stand up Paddle Boarding • Raft Building • Rock Climbing • Abseiling • Surﬁng • Hens / Stags • Summer Camps • Birthdays & Family Days • Training & Courses • Schools • Corporate Our Contact Details Royal Marine Terrace, Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-2760973 / Mob: 087-3669999 / Email: info@eastcoastadventures.ie

Hollybrook Kilmacanogue Co. Wicklow

HilltopTreks – A Breath of Fresh Air! Guided Walks and Adventure Tours HilltopTreks have been organising fantastic Guided Walks, Day Tours and Walking adventure holidays in Ireland and abroad for the past number of years. We pride ourselves on giving you the best insight into Ireland and its beautiful landscape.

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Guided Day walks Full Moon Walks Landscape Photography Workshops. Day Tours from Dublin o Wicklow - Glendalough o Belfast - Titanic o Boyne Valley - Newgrange

• Tours with Guided Walks, Horse Riding or Cycling. • Adventure Walking Holidays in Ireland and Abroad. • Short Walking Breaks Contact Us: Tel: 087 – 7849 599 E: info@Hilltoptreks.ie W: hilltoptreks.com

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County Wicklow is blessed with some of Ireland’s most beautiful landscapes from coastal beaches and cliffs to hills and mountains. It is no wonder that it is also has some of Ireland’s best Walking destinations.

AVONDALE CAI RN WALK MOUNTAIN ACCESS ROUTE

Located less than 30 minutes from Dublin City Crone Wood is a popular choice for many families and hill walkers. The forest has many trails to explore, this route takes you high onto the ﬂanks of Maulin and access to the open mountains. Grade: Moderate, short route but is hard climb all the way Distance: 2.6km Estimated time: 1hr

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Terrain underfoot: Forest trail Suitable for: Families and all others looking for access to the Maulin. Notes: If you are planning on

leaving this trail and entering the open mountains you must be able to navigate in poor weather and be properly equipped. How to get to start point:

Crone Wood carpark GPS For Start Point: 53.16535,-6.217146 There is no public transport to this location. The nearest village is Enniskerry

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DEVIL’S GLEN SEAMUS HEANEY WALK

LOWER VARTY RESERVOI R WALK

of om ns. of ns. From the entrance to the Devil’s Glen forest drive in along the forest track to reach a car park after about 2km. Your walk starts at the information board and walks back about the entrance road for 100 metres. From here the loop trail takes you deep into this beautiful forest to ﬁnish back at the car park where you started. Along the route you will ﬁnd some unusual and interesting ‘Sculptures in Woodland’. Grade: Moderate, the route is marked with Yellow arrows Distance: 4km Estimated time: 1.5 hrs

get lost in the forest if you leave the marked trails. How to get to start point: Devils Glen Forest car park

GPS For Start Point: Terrain underfoot: Forest 53.025419,-6.15004 trail The nearest village to the Suitable for: Anyone Devils Glen is Ashford which with average fi tness is a 20 minute walk Notes: It’s very easy to

Grade: Moderate, marked with White markers. Distance: 2 km Estimated time: 1hrs

A beautiful walk around the shores of the Lower Vartry Reservoir. Thriving wildlife, mountain views and a fantastic walk! The reservoir was developed in the 1860s to provide clean water for the people of Dublin, as you cross over the dam on the southern end of the walk don’t forget to cross the road and look down on the waterworks which have been ﬁltering and cleaning the water for the past 150 years. Grade: Easy, the route is marked with Sli Na Slainte signs

Notes: be careful on road sections, there is no footpath

Distance: 7.2km

How to get to start point:

Estimated time: 1.5hrs

GPS For Start Point: 53.067627,-6.217833

Terrain underfoot: Trail & sections of public road

Nearest Village Roundwood

Suitable for: Families etc

DRUMGOFF FOREST WALK (MOUNTAIN ACCESS ROUTE)

Terrain underfoot: Forest trail Suitable for: Fit walkers Notes: The network of forest roads in this area can be difficult to navigate, remain on marked trails. If you access the open mountains you must be properly equipped and be able to navigate in difficult conditions. How to get to start point: Drumgoff Forest Car Park GPS For Start Point: 52.954507,6.358473 There is no public transport to the start point, nearest train station is Rathdrum

This route provides several access options to the open mountains below

Carrawaystick Mountain. The route can also be started or ﬁnished at two of the upper car parks. The entrance

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Easter is an exciting time on Glenroe Farm, for three days Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday we have buckets of fun and craic on the farm with egg hunts, puppet shows, face painting, Easter bunnies and lots to do and see. Egg races are held in two locations for children (1) 6 years and under (2) 7 years and over with thousands of creme eggs to be found as well as a spot prize in each race. • Puppet shows throughout the day • Egg races throughout the day every 20 minutes or so • Face painting • Easter bunny on hand for photos and to say “hello” • Lots and lots of farm animals and pets including baby chicks, baby rabbits and baby lambs. Join us for a fun day out on Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday 10:00am to 5:00pm. Last egg race is at 4:30pm Glenroe Farm, Kilcoole Co. Wicklow Tel: 01-2872288 or Email: mail@glenroefarm.com

Chocolate Fudge Easter Cakes Main ingredients:

• Dairy, Flour, Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 140g soft butter • 140g golden caster sugar • 3 medium eggs • 100g self-raising ﬂour • 25g cocoa , sifted • 85g milk chocolate , broken

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• 85g soft butter • 140g icing sugar, sifted • 2 x 35g packs of mini eggs/ chocolate eggs/ maltesers

Method:

Heat oven to fan 170°C/gas 5 and place bun cases in tray. Add all the ingredients for the cake into a mixing bowl and beat for at least 2 minutes with an electric hand-whisk until smooth and ﬂuffy. Divide the mixture between the cases so they are twothirds ﬁlled, then bake for 12-15 minutes until risen. Leave to cool on a

wire rack. For the icing, microwave the chocolate on high for 1 minute. Cream the butter and sugar together, then mix in the melted chocolate. Spread on the icing on the cakes or if you want to make the icing look like a nest, then using a small star nozzle pipe the icing in swirls and then place the mini eggs on top.

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Farm Market

Your market at Killruddery, for community shopping at its best! Fine foods, locally sourced produce, crafts and more. Come and meet your local food and craft heroes, every weekend, all year round, bring the family or meet your friends and enjoy hot foods, a nice buzz and seasonal themes. Free parking and admission to the market in the sheltered Horseyard and Grainstore of Killruddery House and Gardens.

Easter Egg Hunt @ Killruddery House & Gardens Eggsplorers little & big from far and wide are invited to Killruddery on Easter Sunday! They will be set a series of challenges. For each challenge completed an eggsplorer will earn a stamp in their passport. A full compliment of stamps can be swapped for a ticket to Eggtopia. A ticket to Eggtopia admitts eggslorers to a maze filled with eggs. When the horn sounds the gates to eggtopia will be opened for all little ones with tickets and their accompanying adults. The dash to collect eggs will end when a second horn sounds! All can then take in the rest of the Gardens and Tea Rooms at their leisure. Eggslorers can register for the games up until 3pm. The gardens close at 6pm, last admissions are at 5pm. Regular admission fees apply. Garden Entrance fees can be paid on the day, €6.50 for adults, €5.50 concession. Eggsplorer adventure pack are an additional €12.50 per pack or €11.25 for members. Book packs in advance to avoid dissappointment. Packs are available on-line until 5pm on April 17th. Packs will be available in the Entrance Shop on the day while stocks last. booking at www.killruddery.com

The Rare & Special Plant Fair

SUN 11 MAY 2014 | 10:00 | ADULTS: €6.50 / CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS ARE FREE

With over 40 stalls of rare and special plants, with expert advise from growers, a free plant creche, free parking, half price guided house tours and lots of lovely food this is the ideal place to spend a Sunday for plant lovers, those only learning gardening or someone just looking for a fun and informative day out!

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Easter Egg Hunting @

Greenan Farm Museums & Maze

Date: 20/04/2014 (All Day), Rathdrum Co Wicklow Cost: Family Discount Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) – €26 Greenan Farm Museums & Maze are going all Eggstra Wild this Easter with an Eggtravaganza of great activities which should help the kids run off the sugar hit from all those Easter Eggs…. Easter egg hunts (more chocolate eggs, really?), maze races and amazing chases, treasure hunts, wild nature trails, feeding animals and watching chicks hatch, arts and crafts, face painting and prizes for the best painted eggs…..kids will be kept fully occupied and adults can ﬁnd some peace and tranquility at this pretty countryside farm. There are Easter Egg Hunts in the Maze on Easter Sunday at 2pm and 4pm for big kids and Easy Egg Hunts for toddlers at 3pm in the Solstice Maze. On Easter Monday there is free face painting and free arts and crafts from 2pm to 4pm in the tea-rooms where there are many delicious Easter Cakes and Easter goodies especially home-made for the occasion. Email: contact@greenanmaze.com. Tel: 0404 – 46000. Mob: 086 – 884 5624.

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e at truly scrumptious are now at our 4th Easter and each year we endeavour to introduce new and exciting novelty chocolset products for the Easter Bunny to collect and deliver to all the boys and girls, even the big ones. All of our eggs in display boxes are made of luxury Belgian Chocolate filled with an assortment of Belgian chocolate’s, all of our eggs are assembled here in store, with alot of care and attention to detail. We also stock a range of Skellegs Eggs, Skellegs is an Irish Chocolate make in Kerry, New to our range this year is our Belgian Choc Hollow Egg in Display Box suitable for Personalisation, you can have your egg decorated with your own message in the shop or you can apt to purchase the egg with a Do it Yourself Kit. We also stock a full range of eggs and novelty chocolate products to suit those that have special dietary requirements, i.e. Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free & Egg Free.

Cake Decorations & Baking Essentials

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We stock a large range of cake decorations for all types of cakes from cup cakes to Birthday cakes, we have the largest range of cake decorating supplies between Gorey and Dublin City and we are continuously expanding our range, if you don’t have an item or product in store we can order in for you , we are currently stocking Crisco, this is also known as Trex, a very valuable product if you enjoy sugar craft , truly scrumptious has recently joined up with the Wicklow Sugar Craft Guild, these meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of each month in the upstairs of Ashford house.pop along next month to have a look.

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Preparation: CULLENS QUALITY BUTCHERS COUNTRY ROAST SPRING LAMB Ingredients:

Preset oven Gas Mark 4, 180°C/350°F. Put the garlic, ginger, lemon rind, parsley, mint and rosemary in a food processor. Switch on for a minute or two until everything is finely chopped. Switch on again and add the oil slowly until you have a bright green mixture. Set the mixture aside.

Topping:

To Cook:

1 leg of lamb, trimmed; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 125ml (1/4 pt) water. 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled. 2 dessertspoons root ginger, chopped Grated rind of a small lemon. 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped. 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped. 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Place the joint in a roasting pan with the onion and water, cook, allowing 20-25 minutes per ½ kg (1 lb). Thirty minutes before the end of cooking time remove from the oven, spread the herby mixture over the joint. Return to the oven and finish cooking. Keep

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an eye on the water level. Top it up if necessary. When the lamb is cooked remove from the pan and keep warm. Discard the onion and remove excess fat. Add a dash of wine to the pan juices. Boil up and reduce to a nice syrup. This will take 2-3 minutes. Season and serve with the sliced lamb along with some spring vegetables and boiled potatoes!

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Bray jazz

Wicklow will become one of Ireland’s musical centres this May Weekend, when Bray plays host to the 15th edition of it’s enduring and successful international jazz festival.

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Bray jazz quartet, who will play an opening night show at Mermaid on Friday, 2nd May. Cantuária’s a major figure in New York music circles, and his visit to Bray is quite a coup for the event. The Brazilian born player comes with a big reputation, and is probably best known to World Music audiences for his collaborations with many of the greats, including Talking Heads David Byrne, Laurie Anderson and Brian Eno, amongst others. Bray Jazz has developed a reputation through the years for mining that very rich seam of contemporary jazz from Scandanavia, and in 2014 the festival will again return to Europe’s far north – on this occasion to present one of the hottest young properties in European jazz, Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset.

Vinicius Cantuária This year’s programme will be no exception, as leading name players travel from New York, Brazil, Norway to headline an event that will showcase jazz players from no less than 18 different countries. Alongside a top level programme of great shows taking place each evening at Mermaid Arts Centre, this year’s Bray Jazz will also present early evening concerts in Bray Town Hall, late night shows at The Harbour Bar and The Martello, and a free to the public afternoon matinee, and afternoon jazz workshop, over the three days of the holiday weekend. Headlining this year’s festival is one of the leading names in Latin jazz and bossa nova, Brazilian guitarist Vinicius Cantuária and his

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Bray jazz International music will again be to the fore at this year’s festival’s early evening recitals, a mainstay of the Bray Jazz Festival programme since the event was first started back in the millennium year. The recital concerts take place in the upstairs council chambers at Bray Town Hall, and will feature performances by the West African seven-piece Manden Express (Fri 2nd), by celebrated traditional folk ensemble This is How We Fly (Sat 3rd), and by Indian classical music brother and sister Joyeeta and Debiyoti Sanyal (Sun 4th). Free to the public shows have always been a corner-stone of Bray Jazz Festival’s programme, and this year the free access to great music

Dave Douglas Described recently as the greatest saxophonist to emerge from that part of the world since the legendary Jan Garbarek, Neset’s star is truly in the ascendency, and his Bray show is a rare treat for fans of Scandanavian jazz. For it’s closing night headliner Bray Jazz will host a performance by the brilliant New York trumpeter Dave Douglas, whose chamber presentation with pianist Uri Caine will be Douglas’s first Irish show since he last played Bray Jazz Festival back in 2007 – at a concert that provided the basis for a subsequent charttopping live album release ‘Moonshine.’ Over the Bank Holiday weekend Dave Douglas is also the special guest facilitator of an afternoon jazz workshop – an event that will provide music students everywhere with a rare chance to get some great insights from one of the top players in world jazz.

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Bray jazz Free shows will take place right across the town at bars, hotels and restaurants too, with Hollands of Main St, The Coach Inn, The Hibernia Inn, The Strand Hotel, Barracuda Restaurant, The Explanade Hotel, Mt Everest Kathmandu, Ocean Bar and Grill, The Wilton Hotel, The Porterhouse, Brady’s of Shankill and The Powerscourt Arms Hotel just some of those staging free jazz trail events on the weekend. Full details about this year’s Bray Jazz Festival are available on the festival’s website: www.brayjazz.com, while information about tickets are available by contacting box oﬃce at Mermaid Arts Centre on 01 – 272 4030.

Joyeeta and Debiyoti Sanyal will be a feature once more, as The Royal Hotel hosts a three-band matinee featuring The Hugh Buckley Quartet, The Joni Project and Karovka on Saturday afternoon, 3rd May, while The Harbour Stage at the town’s Harbour Bar will be the venue for more than half a dozen fantastic live shows both daytime and at night over the long weekend.

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TRAIL We will have more than 30 shows taking place on the Molson Canadian Jazz Trail this year, and they’re all free to attend. All trail shows will start at between 9.30-10pm unless otherwise stated.

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FRIDAY, 2ND MAY Julien Colarossi Quartet

Hollands Bar

10pm

B Sharps

The Coach Inn

10pm

Ciaran Doheny

Ocean Restaurant

7.30-9.30pm

Mystery Guests

The Martello

10pm

Juan Jose Manzano Duo

Barracuda Restaurant

7.30-9.30pm

Coleco

Betelnut @ Mermaid

10.15pm

Mario Kozul Duo

Powerscourt Arms, Enniskerry

10pm

Edel Meade Quartet

The Porterhouse

10pm

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The Martello

10pm

B-Sharps

The Hibernia Inn

10pm

Paul Mcelhatton Duo

Wilton Hotel

10pm

Juan Jose Manzano Duo

Ocean Restaurant

7.30-9.30pm

Coleco

Barracuda Restaurant

7.30-9.30pm

Julien Colarossi Duo

Powerscourt Arms, Enniskerry

10pm

Almond Blue

Esplanade Hotel

10pm

Leopoldo Osio

Mt Everest/ Kathmandu Restaurant

6.30-8.30pm

Niall Donnelly Band

The Martello

10pm

Carmen Browne Quartet

Hollands Bar

10pm

Mia Parsons Trio

Strand Hotel

10pm

Edel Meade Quartet

Hibernia Inn

10pm

Leopoldo Osio Quintet

Coach Inn

10pm

Julian Colarossi & John Keogh

Wilton Hotel

10pm

Paul Mcelhatton Duo

The Royal Hotel

10pm

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Interskalactic (Irl)

Free

Interskalactic are a brand new Dublin based Ska band, playing traditional, old school, first wave, big band Jamaican Ska. The music is not two-tone ska nor reggae nor rocksteady, but rather it’s original ska, as it was first created at the time of Jamaican independence in the early 1960s.

Friday

May 2nd 6.30pm

Bray Town Hall

Manden Express (W.Africa/Irl)

€10

An international group of artists fusing traditional and contemporary styles of West African music,Manden ExpressJdraw their inspiration from the great musical traditions of the Mande Empire in what is now known as Mali.

Friday

May 2nd 8pm

Mermaid Arts Centre

Vinicius Cantuaria (Brazil)

€25

Vinicius Canturia is a musical treasure - a composer, singer, guitarist and drummer who is responsible for a gorgeous repertoire of Latin jazz and Brazilian bossa nova songs of enduring appeal and subtly.

Friday

May 2nd 10.30pm Harbour Stage

Booka Brass Band

Free

Booka Brass Band are a power-house seven piece New Orleans style Brass Band who’ve won friends across the country thanks to a series of show stopping performances at events including last year’s Electric Picnic, Sea Sessions and Longitude festivals.

Saturday

May 3rd

2pm

Royal Hotel

Jazz Showcase - featuring Kavorka, The Joni Project & The Hugh Buckley Band

Free

Acclaimed guitarist Hugh Buckley brings his group to town for a welcome return to Bray Jazz stages at this year’s showcase, where he will be joined in an afternoon of top quality music by singer Edel Meade’s ‘The Joni Project’ - a tribute to the music of the great Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.

Saturday

May 3rd

3pm

The Well, Main St

Dave Douglas Jazz Workshop

Free

Composition, improvisation, ear training, rhythm studies, instrumental technique, and band leading are just some of the topics Dave Douglas addresses as a musical teacher. The long time director of the Banff Conservatory, he will touch on some of these topics, and provide new insight and inspiration to musicians young and old in this workshop, facilited with support from Music Generation Wicklow.

Saturday

May 3rd

3pm

Harbour Stage

JCQ (Italy/Ireland)

Free

Guitarist Julien Colarossi brings together some of Dublin’s finest players for this afternoon set

Saturday

May 3rd

6.30pm

Town Hall

This is How we Fly (Irl/Swe/USA)

€10

Traditional music, wherever you find it, has not stood aloof from the tools of change that characterize life in our modern world. As you listen toJThis is How we Fly, you might find yourself raising delightful questions as to the place, potency and possibilities of old music in a new environment.J

Saturday

May 3rd

8pm

Mermaid Arts Centre

Marius Neset Quartet (Norway)

€25

Described as the greatest Norwegian saxophonist since the legendary Jan Garbarek, Marius Neset did much to live up to such high praise last year when the release of his second CD TBirdsU confirmed the arrival of a player and composer of rare depth and talent.J

Saturday

May 3rd

10.30pm Harbour Stage

Bree Harris Band

Free

The Bree Harris Band have been have been one of the leading blues rock bands working on the Dublin circuit for a generation.

Sunday

May 4th

3pm

Harbour Stage

Zeuritia (Czech Republic)

Free

Acclaimed Czech singer Zeuritia brings bossa nova and latin jazz grooves to Bray Jazz Festival

Sunday

May 4th

6.30pm

Town Hall

Joyeeta & Debajoti Sanyal (India)

€10

Indian classical music from one of the finest women sitar players in the world, joined here by her tablas playing brother

Sunday

May 4th

8pm

Mermaid Arts Centre

Dave Douglas & Uri Caine (USA)

€25

Dave Douglas and Uri Caine are two of the major figures in New York’s burgeoning contemporary jazz scene. Band leaders, composers and creative voices who have each earned acclaimed for impressive bodies of recorded and live performance work, they have too enjoyed a long-shared history of collaboration in some of the stand-out projects in American jazz of the past 20 years.

Sunday

May 4th

10pm

Harbour Stage

Zaska

Free

ZaskaJis an eight-piece funk and rap group founded by guitarist Max Zaska.Delivering a heady mix of music that combines the energetic funky spirit of 70’s band “Sly and the Family Stone” together with beats driven R’n’B and hip-hop sounds reminiscent of hip-hop pioneers ‘A Tribe Called Quest’, JZaska has won friends and admirers across the country for its lively and entertaining stage shows.

Sunday

May 4th

10.30pm Martello Festival Closer

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‘Toot Sweet’ are an eight-piece New Orleans style funk band playing music that invokes the music of some of the greats of The Big Easy, including Dr. John, Rebirth Brass Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and many others.

Also on the bill will be Kavorka, the Dublin-based multi-national group led by Slovakian saxophonist Peter Dobai. Bray Jazz Festival will also feature dozens of free to attend live shows at local hotel, bar and restaurant venues on the the Molson Canadian sponsored Jazz Trail

For more information visit: www.brayjazz.com

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