In Wicklow Magazine - Summer Edition 2023

SUMMER 2023

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News & Events

As always, we bring you all of news activities from around your local community, including a run-down on all events for you and all of the family to enjoy.

Places to Visit in Wicklow

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Wicklow has several world-famous attractions from Avondale to Russborough House, but there is also an abundance of smaller less well known but equally interesting places to visit and things to see and do no matter where you are in the County

A Taste of Wicklow Festival

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We are delighted to welcome you to another wonderful weekend in Wicklow Town which kicks off at Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June. Enjoy the Festival and have a great weekend in Wicklow Town.

Food in Wicklow

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We have scoured the County to bring our readers some of Wicklow’s most elegant café’s, pubs and restaurants with some of the most delicious food and drink.

Prepare for your CVRT/NCT 24

Are you up to date on your van’s CVRT or your car’s NCT? These tests are Standardised and structured by the Road Safety Authority. It has to be done and we have just the professionals you need to get your car or van road worthy.

Bray Air Display 2022

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Definitely one not to be missed this Summer. Spectators will be treated to gravity defying manoeuvres, fly overs & aerobatic performances that will leave you speechless.

Back to School 30

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Now is the perfect time to get your little and big ones ready for going back to school! From uniforms to books, shoes to stationary. We have everything locally to get that list checked off. Get started early and avoid the stress.

Sports 32

We look at some of the world’s major up-coming sporting events this June/July. We cover Ireland’s European Qualifying Fixtures, a round-up of the PDC Darts, F1 in the UK, the US Open & Wimbledon along with some of the fights in the world of Boxing and the UFC.

Reviews from the Omniplex Cinema Arklow, Sky Store, Gaming and Book Releases. 34

We preview some of the latest blockbuster movies that will be hitting the big screen over the coming weeks. Must see movies & drama’s trending on and Sky Store right now and a glimpse of the newly published bestselling books and Games.

Family Walks 36

Goodbyes Winter, Hello Spring…. The time has come to get the family or friends our for a bit of fun, fresh air and a good old chat. The perfect family day out in our book.

Mermaid Arts Centre Events

Jack Lukeman Echo On - 25 Years

DATE: Saturday 15th July | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €29 | MUSIC

Beyond the Horizon - Irish Pink Floyd Tribute

DATE: Saturday 1st July| TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €30 | MUSIC

#DEDICATEDFLOYDTRIBUTE

Stunning vocals, musicianship and an amazing Light/Laser Show.

Our highly regarded Irish Pink Floyd Tribute is the Show Pink Floyd fans tell their friends about

Jack Lukeman, one of Ireland’s most enigmatic and magnificent performers, has just announced a new regional tour following the success of his headline show at Dublin’s 3Arena. With a career spanning 25 years, fans can expect a spectacular live performance with Jack L performing his greatest hits alongside live favourites and tracks from his new album Echo On.

FAIRY TALE DAY

DATE: SUNDAY 09TH JULY | TICKETS: ADULT - €8.50,

CHILD - €3, UNDER 4 - FREE | TIME: 11AM – 4PM Magic descends upon the heritage Gardens of Killruddery as all kinds of mythical creatures make their way to our woodlands, lawns, trees and ponds for our annual woodland Fairy Tale Day. Families can expect to engage with earth, fire, water and air in a safe and playful environment, complete with plenty of play, music making and storytelling.

You are invited to dress as your favourite fairy tale character, classic or contemporary hero! Whether you come as a fairy, princess, knight, dragon, Robin Hood or Cinderella - you can rest assured that your day will be filled with mythical magic. Over the course of this day out we can look forward to music from Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden, bush camp fire making, earth-crafts with Me and The Moon, face painting, Fairy Tale Camp and so much more.

Killruddery House & Gardens, Southern Cross, Bray, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 286 3405

Rye Lane

DATE: Monday 3rd July | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €9 | CINEMA

God’s Creatures

DATE: Monday 17th July | TIME: 8pm | TICKETS: €9 | CINEMA

At an art exhibition in South London, Yas and Dom meet in less-than-ideal circumstances. However, they quickly realise they have plenty in commonincluding that they’ve both recently experienced very messy break-ups. They end up on a meandering stroll through the city, via Rye Lane Market. Over the course of a whirlwind evening, their mutual attraction grows as they get caught up in increasingly funny, outrageous and unexpected situations. Raine Allen-Miller’s debut feature is a joyous, modern romantic comedy.

A sleepy Irish fishing community is destabilised by the return of Brian (Paul Mescal), the errant son of Aileen O’Hara (Emily Watson), who shows up unexpectedly at the funeral for a local fisherman, announcing his intention to revive his brother-inlaw’s defunct oyster farm. Aileen’s husband, Con (Declan Conlon), has become estranged during Brian’s extended absence, and her relationship with adult daughter Erin (Toni O’Rourke), a new mother, isn’t as warm as it ought to be. While Aileen welcomes Brian with open arms, not everyone in the family or community does, in particular his ex-girlfriend, Sarah (Aisling Franciosi), who broke his heart years ago.

01 272 40390 | www.mermaidartscentre.ie

BEYOND THE PALE Music & Arts Festival

VENUE: GLENDALOUGH ESTATE, WICKLOW |

DATE: FRIDAY 16TH - SUNDAY 18TH JUNE 2023

Beyond The Pale Music & Arts Festival returns to the spectacular surrounds of Glendalough Estate this summer and we have added even more splendid acts to the already wonderfully curated programme.

The family-friendly festival takes place in the stunning surrounds of Glendalough Estate with its sweeping valleys and forests, hosting performances across seven areas over the three days of the weekend. In addition to the music, there will be Cabaret, Comedy, Theatre and Art. Only 45 minutes’ drive from Dublin. 3 day tickets start at €215 and the Festival offers luxury onsite camping, glamping, as well as on-site parking.

For more information and all ticket options visit: www.itsbeyondthepale.ie/tickets

KILLRUDDERY CUT FLOWERS PRESENTS: Midsummer Flower Crown Workshop

DATE: WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE | TICKETS: 65 |

TIME: 18.30 – 20.30

Join us on Midsummer Night to create your own, glorious Midsummer Flower Crown to celebrate the longest day and the height of summer. A flower crown is an ancient symbol of the sun, woven by women throughout history.

Hosted by Killruddery Cut Flowers Head Florist, Hanka Miziova, in this workshop you will use high summer cut flowers and greenery provided from our own cut flower border and hedgerows to create a beautiful floral crown. During this workshop Hanka will demonstrate the mechanics of creating a flower crown before helping each participant in the creation of their own.

Killruddery House & Gardens, Southern Cross, Bray, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 286 3405

Mermaid Arts Centre, Main Street, Bray, Co Wicklow. Box Office:

The Whale Theatre, Greystones

The Beatles - The Number 1s Tour

DATE: Friday 14th July |

TICKETS: €26.00 | TIMES: 8pm |CONCERT

Jason Byrne - LIVE

DATE: 5th, 6th, 7th July

| TICKETS: €26.00 | TIME: 8.00pm| COMEDY

Mary

Coughlan

DATE: Fri 21st & Sat 22nd

July | TICKETS: €30.00 | TIMES: 8pm | CONCERT

Intersport ElverysFAI Football Camp

LOCATION: Arklow

Town FC | DATES: 17th – 21st July |

TIME: 10am – 1pm

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COST: €80

The camps aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football summer camp over the holiday period. Every year boys and girls of all abilities turn out to enjoy five days of fun and football.

Jason Byrne has had an upgrade. In his latest show Jason 2.0 talks about his new lease of life following heart surgery. The Six Million Dollar Byrne has cleared his arteries, his mind and his schedule to bring you an evening of pure unadulterated old-fashioned fun. This is the ultimate celebration of life and never giving up brought to you by “The Outright King of Live Comedy”

The Classic Beatles are the only Beatles tribute band in the world endorsed by legendary Beatle producer Sir George Martin and are the stars of the multi award winning Get Back Show. They’re back on the road with “The Number 1s Tour”. This set gives the band the chance they have always wanted. to play every Beatles number 1 live. It’s simply incredible how many amazing songs they wrote, hit after hit and all presented with an authenticity and affection that’s second to none. With multiple costume changes and a few hidden gems on the night, be sure to book early for this much anticipated show!

After a phenomenal sold-out performance last year, Mary Coughlan returns to Greystones as part of the Whale Theatre’s Summer Sizzlers for 2023. Mary Coughlan’s music career has been a roller coaster, one hell of a ride, and this Live & Kicking concert will reflect that, featuring all the songs that are close to Mary’s heart and life . Mary Coughlan has often been described as the greatest female vocalist and interpreter of songs that Ireland has ever produced. Mary Coughlan proudly stands alongside the iconic giants of jazz on both sides of the Atlantic, Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf.

The Whale Theatre, Greystones, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 201 0550 | Email: ask@whaletheatre.ie

Brick World Lego Exhibition – The Glenview Hotel

DATE: Date: Sunday 2nd July

| TIME: 11am – 5pm | TICKETS:

€8, Under 3’s Free

The Brick World Lego exhibition is coming to the Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club in Delgany!

We have loads of activities at the event, including a large Lego picture you can take pictures with, a quiz about the exhibition, a find the missing minifigure challenge and a colouring area! We also sell Lego at the exhibitions! With over 300,000 Lego bricks, this is one of the largest Lego collections to travel around Ireland!

The Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs, Co Wicklow. A63 DC95

It doesn’t matter if you’re just a beginner or if you have your sights set on Seamus Coleman’s number 2 shirt, or Katie McCabe’s number 10 shirt, you will have fun and learn a lot at our football camps.

Fore more Information visit:

www.bookings.faifootballcamps.ie

Shoreline Leisure Bray – Summer Camps

Our Super Summer Kids Camps are back and open for bookings! Spend your school break and summer with us at Camp Shoreline. Each day is filled with playing indoor/outdoor games and getting creative with lots of arts, crafts and activities. Summer Camp Activities include: Soccer, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Parachute Games, Touch Rugby, Dodgeball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Fun Games, swimming and loads more games.

Weeks available in July & August – Limited Spaces Available. For Further Information visit: www.shorelineleisure.ie or Tel: 01 – 276 5660.

Alive Outside.ie –Escape Room

Are you looking for an adventure that will challenge your problem-solving skills?

Our Outdoor Escape Space, set under the canopy of Killruddery Forest, is like no other and the ultimate immersive experience that will have you racing against the clock to solve challenges and uncover clues.

Working together, you and your team mates must solve a number of physical, mental and team-building tasks within 60 mins and Escape from Killruddery before the device explodes!

€25 per person. Suitable for groups of 4 to 16. Recommended for ages 16+ but parental discretion is allowed. Available from 17:30 on Thursday and Friday evenings and from 10:30 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Killruddery Estate, Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 214 7355.

Hell & Back –Midsummer Run

Join us at HELL & BACK @ Midsummer for a fun and challenging 5KM course, followed by food and music!

This is the perfect event for those of you who want to experience the excitement of H&B at a more relaxed pace. Or if the thought of a 8KM or 13KM doesn’t appeal to you!

Take on HELL & BACK’s most infamous obstacles during this exciting new 5KM summer evening challenge, including Splash Zone, Hell on Earth, Tyre Zone and Heartbreak Ridge. This is NOT an instructor-led event, so you can take your time and enjoy the views on one of the longest evenings of the year! Grab a group of friends, work colleagues or team mates for a fun, outdoor adventure.

Join us on Thursday 29th June 2023 at Kilruddery Estate, Bray, Co. Wicklow and choose a start time from 18:30. For more information visit: www.hellandback.ie

Tom Jones Tribute (Danny Ronan)

Live at The Park View Hotel, Newtown Mount Kennedy, Co Wicklow.

DATE: Friday 30th June | TIME: 9.30pm | TICKETS: €25 (Plus Booking Fee)

Prepare to be captivated by the electrifying talent of Danny Ronan as he brings the legendary Tom Jones to life in a stunning tribute performance. Join us for a night of soulful vocals, irresistible charisma, and all the hits that have made Tom Jones a music icon.

With his remarkable stage presence and uncanny resemblance, Danny Ronan transports audiences to the heyday of Tom Jones’ illustrious career. Get ready to sing along, dance, and revel in the timeless appeal of one of music’s greatest entertainers. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of Tom Jones magic, as Danny Ronan pays tribute to the living legend himself!

Tickets from Hotel Reception Tel: 01 201 5600 |

Concert Tickets Online: www.ticketstop.ie

Comedy at the Brass Fox, Wicklow

LOCATION: The Brass Fox, 14-15 Leitrim Place, Wicklow Town | DATE: Friday 23rd June | TIME: 20.30 – 23.00 | TICKETS: €12

Fresh from her sell out tour of Ireland, the hilarious Emma Doran will be headlining our June show. The YouTube and Instagram sensation has had a sold out run of gigs around Ireland, including Vicar St. We’re delighted to have her back on our stage.

If that wasn’t enough, our June show has 2 headliners! Brass Fox favourite Tipperary man is back with his unique brand of Comedy. Tom O Mahony, star of ‘Damo and Ivor’ and host of ‘Buckshot’ podcast, is a hilarious, high-energy act that will have you in stitches! Tom is joined on the night by the brilliant Richie Bree. Richie is definitely an act to watch out for as he is one of the most in demand acts in the country at the moment. For Tickets visit: www.eventbrite.ie

Kaleidoscope Music & Arts Festival 2023

LOCATION: Russborough House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow | DATES: June 30th – July 2nd.

Ireland’s number one music and arts camping festival for families and friends

KALEIDOSCOPE’s Carnival of Colour is the perfect summer camping weekend for all ages, with an incredible programme of music and activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Our stacked line-up promises a weekend full of music, workshops, quizzes, dancing, singing, art, sport, adventure, storytelling and so much more. There is something for festival goers of all ages, from tiny tots to groovy grandparents! The Line-up include: Gavin James, Bewitched, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Newton Faulkner, Fun Lovin Criminals and many more.

Tickets Available from Ticketmaster.ie

Kilmacurragh: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

DATE: Thursday 22nd June | TIME: 2pm –4pm | TICKETS: Adult: €22, Child (Over 5): €14

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy at the National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh.

Let yourself be whisked away on an enchanting journey to the most magical of forests and meet bewitched lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and fine performances come together to make this an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: www.eventbrite.ie

National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin: Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents The Secret Garden

DATE: Monday 26th June | TIME: 7 – 9pm | TICKETS: Adult €22 | Child (over 5) €14

Join young Mary Lennox on her journey of discovery as she travels to her uncle’s house deep in the Yorkshire countryside, where unexpected friends and magical creatures help her unlock the mystery of the secret garden. This enchanting story, loved by children and adults alike.

Alive with music and song and featuring an array of especially designed creatures, The Secret Garden captures the spirit of summer and promises to be an unforgettable evening of magical theatre in magical surroundings.

For more Info & Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie

News & Events

Dinosaur World Live

DATE: Tuesday 4th July, 2pm – 4.30pm | Wed 5th & Thurs 6th July, 11am – 2pm

| TICKETS: €19 | LOCATION: Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and

remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

Pavilion Theatre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. Tel: 01 231 2929.

Plants in concert

A postcard garden by Klinkerdin Arts

Salon & Edible Bray. Bord Bia Bloom

Festival 2023

Plants in concert is a collaboration between Klinkerdin Arts Salon and Edible Bray, a public trail of community gardens in Bray. Together they have created a horticultural sound art installation where we listen to plants’ internal movements. Plants gurgle, stretch and turn. We hear.

How can we hear this? One of the plants in the garden has sensors attached, which allows reading its electromagnetic impulses, like a heart monitor, with a midisprout gadget translating them into sound. The sounds have been programmed and finetuned by musician Ruaidhrí O’Sullivan. During Bord Bia Bloom Festival 2023, this plant music is streamed and accessible via a QR code.

This multi-sensory experience enables you to see, smell the plants and hear their voices as they grow and respond to their environment. A second QR code links to an audio description of all the garden’s layout. It allows the garden to be accessible to visually impaired people. Indeed it may be an enjoyable addition to anybody’s experience.

WWE Live returns to Dublin this June!

DATE: Thursday 29th June | TIME:

Doors - 6pm | TICKETS: From €39.20

See your favourite WWE Superstars live in action including:

Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match - Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens vs The Usos (w/ Solo Sikoa)

RAW Women’s Championship Triple Threat Match - Bianca Belair vs Asuka vs Bayley

United States Championship MatchAJ Styles vs Austin Theory

Sheamus vs Solo Sikoa

Bobby Lashley vs Karrion Kross (w/ Scarlett)

Peter Gabriel –3 Arena

DATE: Sunday 25th

June | TIME: Doors – 6.30pm | TICKETS: From €67.45

The Tour will see Gabriel playing new material from his forthcoming album as well as delving into his peerless catalogue of music, with hits, fan favourites and the unexpected. For the shows, Gabriel will be joined by regular band-mates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché.

Peter Gabriel said of the tour: “It’s been a while and I am now surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road for a spin. Look forward to seeing you out there”.

3 Arena, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. For Tickets visit: www.3arena.ie

Splash Test Dummies

DATES: Friday 7th July, 3pm – 5.30pm | Sat 8th & Sun 9th July, 2pam –4.30pm | TICKETS: €17.50

| LOCATION: Pavilion

Theatre, Dun Laoghaire.

The Splash Test Dummies are off on an exciting adventure of oceanic proportions! With a brilliant array of catch-yourbreath stunt work, dazzling acrobatics, dexterous juggling and side-splitting, slapstick comedy, the Dummies are ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into an exciting hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family.

Dummies Corp features world-class circus artists who “surprise and delight” (Edinburgh Festival for Kids). They are the Australian leaders in narrative driven circus comedy, recognised globally for creations of quality that are intelligent, theatrical and inventive.

Taste of Wicklow 2023

DATE: Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th June

Rey Mysterio vs LA Knight

Ridge Holland & Butch vs Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (Line-up subject to change)

3 Arena, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. Visit: www.3arena.ie.

We are delighted to welcome you to the Taste of Wicklow, which returns for its tenth anniversary year, having established itself as the leading food festival on the east coast. It is a fusion of local food, Celebrity Chefs Gary O’Hanlon, Chef Eunice Power, Pastry Chef Shane Smith and Pastry Chef Paul Kelly, as well as local chefs There are dozens of stands including artisan food, crafts, tastings, workshops and MORE. Guaranteed fun for all the family with face painting, story-telling, balloon modeller, games and magicians!

We hope you take the time to shop in beautiful Wicklow Town, to visit our shops, coffee shops, restaurants, our local pubs, historical places and enjoy everything that our lovely coastal town has to offer.

Enjoy the Festival, have a great weekend in Wicklow Town

WHY GOLF?

- Good for your physical health.

- A new world opens up, and is a great way to meet new people.

- Great personal challenge.

- Great mental health benefits.

– IT’S GREAT FUN!

WHY LEARN FROM LOUISE D’ARCY, PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL?

I have coached all levels of players over the last 25 years from plus tour players to absolute beginners and everyone in-between. This experience has given me great swing analys instincts with a wealth of knowledge to draw from.

I teach in a way that is simple and easy to understand. I am a communicator and through discussions with you I use your life experiences to help you better understand your swing. This method delivers the best results with you evolving faster to reach your golfing potential.

THE PRO SHOP

Through my great value Pro Shop and with my years of experience I advise players on the best equipment for them, from beginners sets for ladies/ gents/juniors (size chart fitting) to regular custom fitting days with top golf brands using TrackMan to ensure game improvement and finding the perfect set for you.

My Pro Shop has a great selection of

golf shoes, golf apparel, golf balls and bags, all at very competitive prices! There’s no need to travel far for a great deal!

Also available in my pro shop is club repair and a very swift regripping service to give your clubs a new lease of life.

WHAT’S NEW?

This year I had the pleasure to coach TY Dominican College students over four weeks and it was a huge success. The students tried something new and they got really stuck in and had great fun. Looking forward to growing this initiative for TY students all over Wicklow.

Thanks to the huge success last year I am again bringing golfers on a golf holiday to Cadiz in Spain 8th – 15th October together with Killester Travel, call me on 087 7510 727 to enquire, there are still a few places available.

WHAT’S COMING UP?

- 3-day summer camp for juniors in July, members and non-members welcome!

- Men’s, Women’s and Junior oneto-one golf lessons for beginners and the player looking to bring their golf to the next level, for members and non-members.

- After-School golf classes for members and non-members from September, call Louise on 087 7510 727 to enroll.

10 of the top Places to visit in Co. Wicklow 10 of the top Places to visit in Co. Wicklow

Welcome to Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland

County Wicklow is one of Ireland’s true scenic treasures with its magnificent hills and mountains, long sandy beaches, rivers and lakes. Wicklow offers a great variety of Outdoor activities: walk or cycle the Wicklow hills and mountains. Play on some of Ireland’s best links and parkland golf. Surf or sail the Irish Sea. Ride through stunning landscape. Paddle or fish along our rivers and lakes.

Wicklow’s attractions will entertain young and old. Visit our many historic Homes and Gardens. Discover Wicklow’s exceptional heritage from Glendalough’s ancient monastic site to Wicklow’s Historical Gaol.

Bring Wicklow’s rich and unique flavours to your table and enjoy our welcome and “craic”.

For more information on Wicklow go to: www.visitwicklow.ie

SPLASH VALLEY AQUA PARK

Splash Valley Aqua Park is Ireland’s newest and largest inflatable Aquaglide Aqua Park. The aqua park has over 30 obstacles including swings, balance beams, slides, domes, towers and more than 1,800 square metres to conquer!

The aqua park has a 360-degree viewing platform and also offers hot showers and

changing cubicles. Brand new toilets, showers, changing rooms and restaurant all on site. Restaurant overlooks the aqua park lake. We are now taking bookings for large groups, school tours, scouts, birthdays. The aqua park

is suitable for ages 7 plus (Buoyancy Aid and Wetsuit Included) and the junior splash park is suitable for ages 2 to 6.

The aqua park can be booked with other on-site activities for a fantastic day out for the whole family! Discounted rates apply when booking multiple activities.

Places to Visit

TheBeyondTrees Avondale

Pre-book tickets online: www.beyondthetreesavondale.com

Experience Ireland’s new World Class Visitor Destination. Journey through the forest and above the canopy of the trees on this unique 1.4km treetop walk in Avondale Forest Park, Wicklow.

The treetop walk is a self-guided experience that is accessible to visitors of all ages, it is both wheelchair and buggy friendly. Both day pass and annual pass tickets are available to purchase for the treetop walk and viewing tower.

The treetop walk culminates at the spectacular viewing tower, 38m above the forest floor where you can enjoy panoramic 360-degree views of the Wicklow mountains. To complete the experience, whizz back down the tower on

Heaven for lovers of chocolate and ice cream everywhere, the Chocolate Garden of Ireland offers two different experiences: chocolate-making sessions and a scheduled chocolate workshop both of which can be booked online.

If you book in for a workshop, you will be taken on a journey of discovery – you can look forward to learning about all things chocolate - enjoy a demonstration, tastings and hands-on work with chocolate. Make your own chocolate product and take home your creation, complete with the mould. Visitors can enjoy delicious treats in the coffee shop (Serving Ireland’s best Hot Chocolate!) and an Ice Cream Parlour – serving its own artisan ice cream, made in-house. The young at heart can enjoy our play area. You can also feast your eyes on the wide array of chocolate creations on display.

HOW TO FIND US: R93 PY82. On the R725 between Tullow and Shillelagh, 5km from Tullow; 1hour to Wexford, M50 Tallaght, Wicklow Town, Portlaoise.

NEARBY AMENITIES: Rathwood retail outlet and events, Rathgall Hill Fort, Altamont Gardens.

OPENING TIMES: Check online for hours; seasonal opening, but generally open fully when schools are off.

The Chocolate Garden of Ireland, Rath, Tullow, Co Carlow. Tel: 059 648 1999 | Web: www.chocolategarden.ie

the gigantic 90m spiral slide. It is recommended to pre-book your tickets in advance of arrival.

Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 P303. Tel: 0404 46111

JOHNNIE FOX’S PUB HOSTING THE WORLD SINCE 1798

One of the most famous pubs across the island of Ireland. People from all over the world have set on a journey through the Dublin mountains to discover the quaint allurement that lies behind the doors at Johnnie Fox’s. It is like stepping in to a 19th century home with service and standards of the 21st century. You can experience the renowned Johnnie Fox’s Hooley Night, that includes an award-winning Irish dancing show with live traditional Irish music and a four course meal.

From Presidents to Prime Ministers, from film icons to farmers, from sporting greats to singing legends, the pub has become famous for its guests and its true ‘Céad míle fáilte’.

Johnnie Fox’s is inimitable to the pretender – It has often been copied, never equalled.

Johnnie Fox’s Pub, Glencullen, Dublin Mountains, Co. Dublin. D18 X635. Tel: 01 295 5647. www.johnniefoxs.com

The Powerscourt Distillery, Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 506 5656

www.powerscourtdistillery.com

tours@powerscourtdistillery.com

SQUIRREL’S SCRAMBLETREE ADVENTURE PARK

Powerscourt Distillery is home to Fercullen Irish Whiskey. In the last five years this unique distillery has already established a undisputed reputation for spirit of extraordinary quality and taste with its core range of award – winning whiskeys.

Powerscourt Distillery offers the ultimate in Irish Whiskey Experience. Visitors can enjoy a fully immersive, grain to glass whiskey distillery tour and tasting or team your tasting with a local food pairing curated to compliment the Fercullen whiskey flavour profile.

Experience first-hand the sights, sounds and aromas of a fully operational distillery and onsite maturation warehouse. Learn, taste and savour the embodiment of extraordinary “Fercullen”

Irish Whiskeys in a relaxing private tasting room overlooking the beautiful copper stills.

Discover how this unrivalled location offers access to the best raw materials, including water from Powerscourt Waterfall and the local barley, and enviable environment ideal for inspiring a new generation in craftsmanship on the estate.

Glenroe Farm is one of Wicklow’s top tourist attractions. The farm is ideally located beside the picturesque North Wicklow coastline and less than an hour from Dublin City just off the N11.

The farm is both educational and fun and here you can get up close to a wide variety of farm animals and pets, enjoy the great outdoors, relax in the peace and tranquillity of our Nature walk, have fun in the outdoor and undercover play areas overlooking the farm, try

our home cooking from the Coffee Shop.

A Great Day out for all the Family!

Glenroe Farm is an ideal day out for families, school tours, birthday parties.

Squirrel’s Scramble offers exciting fun for all ages. Experience the wonderful natural forest with more than 40 different challenges on 5 different levels to climb, balance, slide and crawl. Zoom along zip lines through narrow passages in the woods for a thrilling adventure.

We have lots of different challenges to traverse from tree to tree, rope bridges, magic carpets and lots more! Starting from a height of 2 metres up to 12 metres. It’s for children and adults min. age 5, 7 years and under must be accompanied by an adult each. You have one and half hours to get around 5 levels of tree top high jinks. (Prices start from €19pp).

• SUMMER CAMPS

• BIRTHDAY PARTIES

• SCHOOL TRIPS

• CORPORATE EVENTS

Squirrel’s Scramble, Killruddery, Southern Cross Rd, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Tel: 085 – 264 3670

Email: info@squirrelsscramble.ie

Web: www.squirrelsscramble.ie

Features & Facilities

• Easy access to farm animals

• Pets’ Corner

• Nature Walk (1km)

• Outdoor Playground

• Undercover Play area

• Sensory Garden & Fairy Garden

• Coffee Shop / Gift Shop

• Indoor/Outdoor Picnic area

• Maize Maze (from July to end of October)

Kilcoole, Co Wicklow / T: 01 – 287 2288 / www.glenroefarm.ie / Email: mail@glenroefarm.ie / Glenroe Farm

Book online through our website www.glenroefarm.ie

Top Places to Visit

AN ATMOSPHERIC JAIL MUSEUM EXPERIENCE OFFERING VISITORS A GLIMPSE OF LIFE IN PRISONS OF THE PAST

Meet Mary Morris the Matron, for a picture of daily life in a Victorian prison. The gruff Gaoler will escort you to your prison cell before boarding the convict ship HMS Hercules for a rough voyage to the New World. Enjoy the atmosphere of one of Ireland’s most historic buildings. You’ll be sure to bump into some famous faces along the way. Just be polite to the Gaoler – you might have to stay! Fun for all the family.

GATES OF HELL – VIRTUAL REALITY TOUR

This fully immersive seated experience will transport visitors back in time to Wicklow Gaol in the 1700’s – a grim 3-dimensional world of corruption, rebellion & dark dungeons.

Some of the Gaol’s most notorious prisoners will feature & there may even be a guest appearance from one of the Haunted Gaol’s famous ghosts!

RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE & PARK

Filled with hidden treasures from the Renaissance to the 20th century, Russborough is famous as Ireland’s most beautiful Georgian house. Admire the wonderful, richly decorated interiors, exquisite furniture, silver and porcelain. Enjoy the world class private collection of art, fine and decorative arts. Make the most of your visit with a guided tour. Meanwhile there’s a 200-acre park to roam around too, which takes full advantage of spectacular views to the Blessington lakes and the Wicklow Mountains beyond.

Follow tree-lined pathways to discover the original Walled Garden, the ice-house, the lime kiln and the serpentine lakes.

Find diversions for all the family with a 2km maze, a children’s playground and outdoor adventure zone, as well the National Bird of Prey Centre, Artisan Craft Courtyard and much more.

Use the code INWICKLOW15 for a 15% Discount on all House Tours Booked Online or on arrival at our ticket desk

Russborough House & Park

Blessington

Co Wicklow

Kilmantin

Tel: 045 865 239

E: info@russborough.ie

Powerscourt Distillery: Celebrating

Five Years

Distilling the Spirit of Wicklow

June 13th, 2023 marks a momentous occasion for Powerscourt Distillery as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of our inaugural distillation. This significant milestone in our company’s history was recently commemorated in April with the release of our very first Fercullen Single Malt Irish Whiskey, a product that has been distilled and matured right here in Wicklow for the first time in over a century.

spirit, passion and dedication of the team behind Powerscourt DistilleryWe are delighted and preveilged to now be employing over 30 people most of whom are living within a 20 mile radius of the distillery.

Fercullen Single Malt, crafted entirely from local ingredients and aged in our on-site maturation warehouse, draws in the pure air of the Wicklow mountains and benefits from the unique microclimate found in this remarkable location, widely regarded as one of he world’s best for aging premium whiskeys.

We have been delighted and humbled to receive many auspicious awards for our Fercullen whiskeys over the last few years and honoured to receive the “Best Irish Master Distiller & Blender” for our Master Distiller Paul Corbett and “Best Visitor Centre Attraction” for our Distillery & Visitor centre in 2023, along with commendations from Forbes magazine and Lonely Planet naming us as one of the top 4 things to do in Wicklow, none of which could be possible without the extraordinary

and

Centre exists to inspire and celebrate the Extraordinary Spirit.

In conjunction with this momentous occasion of releasing our first-ever 100% Wicklow distilled whiskey, and as a token of our gratitude for the support received from the people of Wicklow, we are thrilled to announce the inaugural winners of the “Spirit of Wicklow” awards for 2023. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and a comprehensive list can be found on our web at www.powerscourtdistillery.com.

Powerscourt Distillery

Visitor

VISIT POWERSCOURT DISTILLERY

HOME OF FERCULLEN IRISH WHISKEY

Powerscourt Distillery is a unique whiskey distillery in an extraordinary location. Home to Fercullen Irish Whiskey, the Distillery & Visitor Centre are situated on the Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, on Ireland’s Ancient East trail and only 35 minutes from Dublin.

Enjoy fully immersive guided tours of the whiskey distillery process. Experience first-hand the sights, sounds and aromas of a fully operational distillery including a visit to the on-site maturation warehouse. Tours include three samples of our award-winning Fercullen Irish whiskeys.

Five carefully appointed individual tasting rooms available for private and corporate hire, a high-end AV Room, Whiskey Lounge and retail areas which are open to the public for tours and tastings.

See PowerscourtDistillery.com for tour times and bookings. Visit Powerscourt Distillery & Visitor Centre for a truly memorable experience!

We are delighted to welcome you to the Taste of Wicklow, which returns for its tenth year, having established itself as the leading food festival on the east coast. It is a fusion of local food, Celebrity Chefs Gary O’Hanlon, Chef Eunice Power, Pastry Chef Shane Smith and Pastry Chef Paul Kelly, as well as local chefs

VENUE: Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School, Wicklow Town Grounds. (The Glebe, Bollarney South, Wicklow, A67 N797)

DATES & TIME: Saturday 24th June 2023 and Sunday 25th June 2023 from 11am to 6pm.

TICKETS: Day Pass - €10 | OPA - €5 | U12’sFree.

Pineto Takeaway

Town 0404 69291

Welcome to Wicklow Town!

There are over 30 artisan food stalls includes 30 and 15 craft stalls, tastings and workshops. There is fun for all the family with face painting, storytelling, balloon modeller, games and magicians!

We hope you take the time to shop in Wicklow Town, to visit our coffee shops, restaurants, our local pubs and enjoy everything that our lovely coastal town has to offer.

Enjoy the Festival, have a great weekend in Wicklow Town. Tickets can be bought online www.tasteofwicklow.ie

*No dogs allowed into the grounds.

Saturday 24th June 2023

• 2pm – 2.45pm: Shane Smith, Pastry Chef

• 3pm – 3.45pm: Grainne, Slimming World, Wicklow

• 4pm – 4.45pm: Eunice Power, Chef & Broadcaster

• 5pm – 5.45pm: Celebrity Chef

– Shane Smith (MC: Santina Kennedy)

Ukelele Players | The Shakers | Annette Joy

PRINCESS / PRINCE TASTE TEA PARTY EXPERIENCE:

A FUN DAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY - FREE EVENT

• 12pm to 4pm: Face Painting

• 12pm to 4pm: Balloon Modeller

• All Day: Games

FREE EVENT

• 12pm – 12.45pm: Deirdre, The Cool Food School

• 1pm – 1.45pm: Celebrity ChefEunice Power

KIDS SUMMER CAMP

• 1.30pm to 4.30pm: Wobbly Circus

Get your costumes on and join us in the latest Taste Experience. Meet our princesses in person, snap some pics and join in lots of fun & games with them. This event includes our scrumptious treat buffet & light up drinks fountain. A very limited intimate event - only 30 kids per session. Brought to you by Kids Club Ireland.

• Cost: €20 Per Child

• 2 Sessions: 11.30am – 12.45pm | 3.30pm – 4.45pm

• 12pm, 2pm & 4pm (40 Min Session): Toddler Teepee Time

Tortilla Latin Food | Le March | | Farm Hog Roast | Loaded Fries | Made 2 Go | Chocolate Garden of Ireland | Mr Muffin Man | The Bumble Bean | Busy Bean | The Brass Fox | The Butternut Box | Vera Food | Jungle Foodz | Earth Food | The Crazy Vegtable | K&Q | De-Lish Donuts | La Locandina |

Multi-Activity Camp & Swimming Lessons! Ages 5 Years & Over 10am to 3pm | Monday – Friday July & August 2023 Swimming

Drop off to East Glendalough Secondary School Collection from Coral Leisure Wicklow

foh.wicklow@coralleisure.ie Coral Leisure Wicklow, Station Rd, Wicklow Town

Hasu brings izakaya dining to Greystones

Shane Smith

Annette Joy

Irish Popcorn | Pure Waffer | Big Mouth | EBB & Flow | Bad Boys BBQ | Delhi 2 Dublin Kitchen.

One World Creations | Daniels Craft Toys | Diamond Dots | Inspirations

4U | Top Choice Embroidery | RNLI Slimming World Wicklow | Meals on Wheels Wicklow | Tusla Foster Care | Becky.ie | Peter Lids Land

| AD Aroma | Inticrafts | The Festival Clobber | Lola’s Little Things | Naomis Treasure trove | Get Crafty | The Cool Food School | MPS Toys

Sunday

• 2pm – 2.45pm: Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef (Chateau du Coudreceau in France)

• 3pm – 3.45pm: Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef (Chateau du Coudreceau in France)

• 4pm – 4.45pm: Celebrity Chef –Paul Kelly (The Merrion Hotel)

(Close 6pm)

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• 5pm – 5.45pm: MC: Santina

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our princesses in person, snap some pics and join in lots of fun & games with them. This event includes our scrumptious treat buffet & light up drinks fountain. A very limited intimate event - only 30 kids per session.

• Cost: €20 Per Child

• 2 Sessions: 11.30am – 12.45pm |

3.30pm – 4.45pm

Car Parking

A FUN DAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY - FREE EVENT

• 12pm to 4pm: Face Painting

• 12pm to 4pm: Balloon Modeller

• All Day: Games

• 1pm & 4pm (45 Min Act)

Magician

• 12pm, 2pm & 4pm (40 Min Session) Toddler Teepee Time

PRINCESS / PRINCE

TASTE TEA PARTY EXPERIENCE:

Get your costumes on and join us in the latest Taste Experience. Meet

Getting to Taste of Wicklow

BUS: Bus Éireann’s 133 runs to and from Wicklow Town from Dublin City Centre, Bray, Newtown Mt Kennedy, Rathdrum and Arklow - This bus stops at the festival site entrance to Taste of Wicklow coming south and on the opposite side of the road at Tesco coming North.

TRAIN: Irish Rail services Wicklow Town from the south and north including trains from Gorey, Arklow, Rathdrum, Kilcoole, Greystones and Bray. The station is a 3-minute walk from the festival site.

THE KINGFISHER’S KITCHEN

Situated opposite the Enniskerry monument with outdoor seating on the terrace, this well situated sunny premises offers a wide selection using locally sourced produce. We have a fabulous range on our menu that is guaranteed to tickle those taste buds.

The Kingfishers Kitchen

Fountainview, Main Street, Enniskerry

Tel: 01 – 276 4859

Wicklow Town has ample car parking within walking distance of our new location, Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School. Those travelling to the festival by car can avail of 2 hours free parking on Saturday, 24th June and free parking All day Sunday, 25th June. Wicklow County Council Car Park will be open to the public free of charge on Sunday, 25th June from 11am - 6pm and is only a 2-minute walk from Taste of Wicklow.

Thank you to our sponsors

We wish to extend a special thanks to Gallagher’s SuperValu Wicklow Town for sponsoring Taste of Wicklow and all those who made a financial contribution or in some cases, provided their services free of charge. Sincere thanks to all members of the public for supporting the festivities by purchasing tickets. We would encourage you to support our sponsors in return for their contribution to making Wicklow Town a better place to live, shop and play!

We guarantee 100% natural, fresh and healthy food cooked to your order preference. We bring you the best fresh food daily. We aim to provide top quality hot dishes for our customers, with locally sourced Irish beef, chicken, fresh fish and seafood, all of which are carefully prepared daily by our expert Chef.

Buoys Kitchen, Church Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 287 4807

Ukelele Players | The Shakers | Annette Joy

Santina Kennedy

At Hasu Japanese Izakaya Restaurant, we aim to be one of the best restaurants in Greystones. We want to give people one of the best dining experiences of their lives, with memorable food, a warm and friendly atmosphere and great service.

We are dedicated to bringing the delicious flavours of Japan to Greystones using only the finest ingredients”. We serve fresh, authentic, quality dishes, such as Sushi, homemade Gyozas, Yakitori, Tempura, Ramen, Teriyaki Soba, Tapenyaki, and so many others.

Restaurant Open from:

Monday – Friday: 4pm – 11pm

Saturday: 12.30pm – 11pm

Sunday: 13.30pm – 10.30pm

FOOD WICK LOW IN

Since the beginning of time, cultures around the world have all enjoyed a simple ritual; the act of sitting down with friends and family to share a meal. After all, food nurtures the body, but savouring food in the company of loved ones nurtures the soul. Here at In Wicklow, we have pulled together some of Wicklow’s most exciting and popular dining venue’s dotted around the county who all provide food menu’s that are hard to beat.

From Top Chef and awarded restaurants to delicious Take-Aways, Wicklow has an unrivalled reputation for offering a diverse variety of culinary options for you. Wicklow has a wide variety of dining options to suit all occasions. With the emphasis on fresh local produce and

seasonal ingredients you will be sure to enjoy artisan cheeses, breads, charcuterie meats, chutneys, relishes or the vast array of locally caught seafood on offer.

When it comes to Wicklow, expect to find multiple eateries where local produce is used in every dish, mouth-watering menus, freshness and quality. If it’s dining out with your family and friends or getting out with the work crowd, these venue’s will make organizing Lunch, Brunch or Dinner a piece of cake.

Call in or check them out online for details for tasty and affordable menu’s waiting for you to enjoy this Summer. Great food and great company are two of life’s simplest yet great plessures.

Some of our Top Picks in Wicklow this Summer:

1. LYNAHMS OF LARAGH Laragh, Co Wicklow.

2. HASU JAPANESE Greystones, Co Wicklow.

3. THE PARKVIEW HOTEL

Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow

THE HIBERNIA

The Hibernia is a traditional Irish pub where the quality of the pint is rivalled only by the friendly atmosphere. The Hibernia is an old world charm Bar, buzzing with sounds of friends and family catching up, laughter and joy of eating great food and drink.

We’re so excited to announce our new weekly Live Traditional Irish Music will be on every Thursday & Friday Night!

The Hibernia, 1 Royal Marine Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow | Tel: 01 286 2183 | Email: hiberniabray@gmail.com

4. THE KINGFISHERS KITCHEN Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.

5. INDIAN SPICE

Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.

6. FOOD AT FISHERS

Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.

7. THE ARKLOW BAY HOTEL

Arklow, Co Wicklow

8. THE HIBERNIA INN Strand Rd, Bray, Co Wicklow.

9. BUOYS KITCHEN Greystones, Co Wicklow.

10. THE WICKLOW HEATHER Glendalough, Co Wicklow.

Food at Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy

serves brunch, lunch and plenty of delicious treats. It’s a homely and relaxed awardwinning cafe where everything is made on site by their own bakers using local ingredients where possible. People come to enjoy a range of delicious foods from soups and homemade brown breads, quiches, gourmet hot sandwiches, special salads, bagels and open sandwiches with options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. As everything is made on site, they can tailor your dish to your particular requirements. Whether its breakfast, brunch, lunch or treats, they have the finest produce for visitors to enjoy.

INDIAN SPICE NEWTOWN GOOD FOOD TO GO

Indian Spice is located at 188 Main Street in Newtownmountkennedy and are proud to serve the surrounding area.

We serve a variety of food such as biriyani, balti, tandoori and more.

You can find our whole menu on our website, filled with mouth-watering dishes and catering for all kinds of different tastes. This wonderful Indian takeaway serves a wide range of classic and modern Indian dishes.

Opening Hours:

Monday, Tuesday & Thur: 4pm – 10pm; Wednesday: Closed Friday & Saturday: 4pm – 10:45pm; Sunday: 4pm – 10pm

Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 201 1511

Email: indianspicenewtown@gmail.com

www.indianspicenmk.ie

Opening Times:

Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 5.30pm | Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: 10.00am - 5.30pm | Brunch Served 9.30am – 11.45am | Lunch Menu served 12noon – 3.45pm

The Old Schoolhouse, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 281 2892 | www.fishers.ie

LYNHAMS OF LARAGH

Why not have a drink in Jake’s bar originally founded in 1776, it was taken over by the Lynham Family over 40 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.

We are open daily for lunch and serve a selection of hot dishes including our house specialty “Biddy’s Guinness Beef Stew”. An excellent bar menu is available every evening.

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

• Live Music – Every Saturday • Carvery – Every Sunday, 12 – 4pm

• Bubba’s BBQ – Every Saturday & Sunday • Trad Session – Every Wednesday, 7 – 9pm

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

Why your vehicle needs a Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT)

IN ORDER TO GET YOUR CERTIFICATE OF ROADWORTHINESS (CRW)

Only when you pass your

test, will you get

Certificate of Road Worthiness (CRW). This certificate is proof that a vehicle met a set of basic safety standards on the day it passed its test, however it cannot be regarded as a warranty as regards the condition of the vehicle.

You must have a valid CRW in order to tax your vehicle. The CVRT confirms that a vehicle satisfies basic safety standards on the day the test is carried out.

WHAT THE TEST EXAMINES

Only components that are visible and accessible can be assessed at the CVRT.

THESE INCLUDE:

• BRAKES

• LIGHTS AND MARKINGS

• WHEELS AND TYRES

• STEERING AND SUSPENSION

• CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY

• TACHOGRAPH

• SPEED LIMITER

• EXHAUST EMISSIONS

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

• GLASS AND MIRRORS

PLEASE PREPARE FOR THE TEST BY ENSURING THAT:

1. You check your vehicle engine for oil and water and ensure the windscreen washer is topped with water.

2. Seats and cargo area are clear of personal belongings such as tool kits and that the cargo area is accessible to complete certain parts of the test.

3. The vehicle is reasonably clean.

4. Wheel hubcaps need to be removed and the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.

5. The engine is in a fit state to be tested e.g. Timing belt has been replaced in line with your manufacturer`s guidance. You may be asked to sign a disclaimer at your chosen test centre.

6. You check that the safety belts/ buckles are visible and working correctly. In the case of buses and other passenger vehicles you should make sure that you check belts and buckles for all passenger seats.

7. Your registration plates are clean and comply with current regulations.

8. The person who brings the vehicle for inspection brings identification with them in the form of a driving license or passport as failure to provide the required identification will result in the vehicle not being issued a CRW should the vehicle pass the test.

9. Your vehicles temperature gauge is showing as “normal” prior to arriving at the test centre for inspection.

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RATHNEW MOTORYARD know how to diagnose, service, repair and recover your car, 4×4 or light commercial vehicle. We have more than 30 combined years of in depth knowledge and can therefore get you back on the road fast!

RATHNEW MOTORYARD PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SPECIALIST SERVICES FOR YOUR VEHICLE:

• FULL CAR SERVICE AND REPAIRS in Rathnew Village BRAKES / WIPERS / CLUTCHES / BATTERIES / NCT REPAIRS / FREE PRE NCT CHECK / FAST OIL & FILTER CHANGE

• CHECK, SUPPLY AND FIT; Batteries, Exhausts and Shocks – in fact any vehicle repairs or service requirements 24/7 VEHICLE RECOVERY and Towing Service

RATHNEW

Rathnew Motoryard in County Wicklow are your one stop tyre Service Centre. We provide new and part worn tyres and a fast and efficient tyre repair service for all types of cars, 4x4s and light commercials including wheel balancing and alignment.

FREE PRE NCT CHECK

The skies over Bray will once again be filled with excitement and awe this summer as the #BrayAirDisplay returns! Don’t miss out on the chance to see some of the best aerobatic displays in the world from the renowned Red Arrows to the daring AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers and other top-notch aerobatic displays.

THE RED ARROWS

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world’s premier aerobatic display teams. Representing the speed, agility and precision of the Royal Air Force, the team is the public face of the service.

This year’s event will see the #BrayAirDisplay team up with the Irish Air Corps who are celebrating 60 years of helicopter operations.

Often with their trademark Diamond Nine shape, and combination of close formations and precision flying, the Res Arrows have been displaying since 1965.

Over the weekend there will be a chance to witness the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight featuring the RAF’s famous Lancaster, Spitfire, and Hurricane planes. Take a look at our incredible 2023 full line-up here. In addition to this, there will be plenty of ground-level entertainment such as a funfair, static display by the Irish Defence Forces (Sunday only), food and craft village, and more, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

FLOORS & CARPETS

Huge selection of Carpet, Timber & Vinyl Flooring on display at our extensive showrooms at the Egan Centre, Dargle Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

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Landscaping Supply Store & Tool Repair

• Sales and service of brands including: Stihl, Snapper, Solo, Castle Garden, Husqvarna and all other brands catered for.

• Domestic & Industrial Equipment catered for

• Trade ins accepted

• All mowers serviced The Mill, Church Lane Greystones, Co. Wicklow.Tel: 01 – 255 7532

Let your soul and spirit fly.

It’s 2 days of action & entertainment with the weekend kicking off Saturday, July 29th with ground entertainment from 12 noon daily followed by the airshow at 3 pm on both days. These are approximate times and are subject to change.

While the #BrayAirDisplay is a free family weekend, our Flight Deck and corporate hospitality packages are for those looking for an extra special airshow experience this year!

BRAY AIR DISPLAY 2023 LINE-UP

The airshow will take place on both Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th from 3pm. (Line-up is not in order of appearance and is subject to change).

Prepare to be amazed at the Irish Air Corps aerobatic antics as we celebrate 60 years of helicopter operations:

• The AEROSUPERBATICS WINGWALKERS will perform their unique formation display.

• Watch the IRISH PARACHUTE CLUB AND THE BLACK KNIGHTS (Sunday only) freefall onto Bray beach.

• Enjoy Eddie Goggins, aka THE FLYING DENTIST’S jawdropping performance.

• There’s old-world glamour from the IRISH HISTORIC FLIGHT FOUNDATION CHIPMUNK AND STEARMAN AIRCRAFT.

• THE GARDA AIR SUPPORT UNIT once again makes a flying visit. They provide invaluable air support for Garda ground operations.

• There’s vintage aviation-style from the CATALINA FLYING BOAT AND THE MUSTANG ‘MISS HELEN’.

• See the iconic and historic LANCASTER, SPITFIRE AND HURRICANE FLY in formation during a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

• A SEARCH AND RESCUE DISPLAY will honour the selfless men and women who play such a key role in safeguarding Irish lives.

• Be amazed at the aerobatic antics of the ROYAL JORDANIAN FALCONS.

• Pilot Sean Bennett flies a STEARMAN.

• Picture perfect formation display from the world-famous RED ARROWS (Flypast on Saturday, July 29th and

full display sequence on Sunday, July 30th).

• SWEDEN’S SAAB 37 VIGGEN will ‘thunderbolt’ across the Bray skyline.

• TEAM RAVEN, a formation aerobatic display team will fly.

As well as the entertainment in the sky there’s plenty of action on the ground; where you can enjoy the thrills and spills of the Seafront Funfair, explore the static display by the Irish Defence Forces (Sunday only), dine alfresco

Getting the Kids Back to School can be a stressful time for parents, knowing it is going to cost us all a small fortune to get them there. While some have bought absolutely everything and are ready to go, the rest of us have not even started yet. A little planning now means a smoother start to the school year, it is always a good idea to see what you already have before you go shopping. We all know back to school can also be a tiresome affair – so to keep you a little less stressed, why not consult with some of

the local school suppliers we have included who cover a range of products from Stationary, Uniforms, School Bags, Footwear, Lunch Boxes and much more.

Why you Should have your child’s eyes tested soon!

Thankfully, serious vision problems during childhood are rare, but having your child’s eyes tested at an early age allows our opticians to diagnose and treat any potential issues as soon as possible. A child’s first eye test should take place at around three years of age. They don’t have to be able to read, thanks to special charts, shapes, picture books and other exciting materials that the optician can use instead.

Book your appointment today at Specsavers Opticians Arklow – Tel: 0402 41120.

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2023

The BSCFA is paid automatically to many families. If you are paid automatically, you don’t need to apply for the BSCFA. The DSP will let you know if you are paid automatically using your MyWelfare account, or by post, before the end of June 2023.

In 2023, the BSCFA paid for each eligible child aged 4-11 on the 30th September 2023 is €260.

In 2023, the BSCFA paid for each eligible child aged 12-22 on the 30th September is €385. Children aged between 18 and 22 years must be returning to full-time second-level education in a recognised school or college in the autumn of 2023.

Great Back to School Offers for Kids

• One pair of glasses from our €55 range free, with an under-12s’ HSE optical voucher

• All customers choosing from our €55 range get a second pair from the same range for €24

• Single-vision lenses including UV filter free for under-16s as standard

Looking good costs you less! Students get

Off

At Specsavers, students can save 20% off the latest designer glasses when they shop in store. This offer is for glasses with single-vision lenses only, to your prescription. That includes the latest styles from Converse, HUGO, Superdry, MARC JACOBS, Viktor & Rolf, Quiksilver, and Tommy Hilfiger.

8TH JULY

SATURDAY 8TH JULY

FORMULA 1 ARAMCO BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2023

QUALIFYING:

15.00 – 16.00

9TH JULY

RACE: 15.00 – 17.00

For Formula One fans, the F1 British Grand Prix 2023 at Silverstone is a race you won’t want to miss, the circuit is a firm favourite amongst racing fans from all over the globe.

Alexander Volkanovski v Yair Rodiguez

Brandon Moreno v Alexandre Pantoja

Robert Whittaker v Dricus Du Plessis

Jalin Turner v Dan Hooker

The F1 British Grand Prix 2023 takes place over the weekend of July 7 – 9, with the race itself taking place Sunday, July 9th. Consisting of 52 laps, with a race length of 306km, the F1 British Grand Prix is not as long as some of

the other races in the F1 calendar, but don’t let that fool you, it’s every bit as gruelling.

Lewis Hamilton is the driver who has had the most success at this event, clocking up an impressive 8 wins. As for constructors, Ferrari takes the gold here, with a staggering 17 wins! But will history repeat itself in 2023?

BULMERS LIVE AT LEOPARDSTOWN

8TH JUNE – 24TH AUGUST

JAKE PAUL V NATE DIAZ

Deiveson Figueiredo v Manel Kape AUGUST

(EACH THURSDAY)

Bulmers Live at Leopardstown is back with 8 nights of exciting flat racing followed by top class live music performances. Thursday nights never looked so good! Racing, sun, fun and music - it’s the perfect way to kickstart the weekend with friends.

Bulmers Live at Leopardstown has a reputation for bringing the best International and Irish acts to the stage and this year is no different.

For more information visit: wwwleopardstown.com Tel: 01-2890500

EUROPEAN QUALIFIERS, QUALIFYING GROUP B

GREECE VS REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

The Problem Child suffered his first career defeat via a split decision against Tommy Fury and will want to return to winning ways, Diaz has never won a UFC world title but is an iconic figure. Paul might have faced former MMA fighters before, but Diaz will represent a whole new challenge and has been training to box for years.

This eight-round 185lbs light heavyweight contest will take place on Saturday, August 5. It is being held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The fight will be shown on DAZN PPV.

DATE: Friday 16th June | KICK OFF: 19.45 |

VENUE: Opap Arena, Athens.

Republic of Ireland are set to travel to Greece for the UEFA European Championships qualifier in June. It will be the first time the two countries have met in a competitive international with the previous three meetings all international friendly fixtures.

REP. OF IRELAND VS GIBRALTAR

DATE: Monday 19th June | KICK OFF: 19.45 |

VENUE: Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

Jake Paul will look to bounce back from his defeat to Tommy Fury later this year when he takes on UFC legend Nate Diaz in Texas.

Sports Focus

WIMBLEDON 2023

3RD – 16TH JULY, 2023, LONDON

Wimbledon 2023 runs from July 3 through July 16 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London. Last year, tennis fans saw world number one Novak Djokovic triumph in the men’s singles. Elena Rybakina was a surprise winner of the women’s singles.

The grass courts of Wimbledon pose a unique challenge for the players, requiring speed, agility, and precision. According to many of betting operators, the betting favorites for Wimbledon 2023 are Novak Djokovic for men and Iga Swiatek for women.

Novak Djokovic is the defending champion and has won Wimbledon six times in

THE US OPEN GOLF 2023

THURSDAY 15TH – SUNDAY

19TH JUNE

Jon Rahm remains the consensus favorite following his Masters win. The 2023 U.S. Open will be the first PGA Tour event held at the Los Angeles Country Club since 1926. The 7,200yard, par-70 venue may be unfamiliar to this year’s field under professional settings, but many of the top U.S. Open contenders are native to California.

his career. He is also chasing a recordbreaking 21st Grand Slam title, which would surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Currently, the sportsbooks have Djokovic to retain his title, whereas Rybakina has higher odds to retain the women’s title; Iga Swiatek is currently the favorite to win. As this prestigious tournament draws closer, will these predictions prove to be accurate,

UFC FIGHT NIGHT

SATURDAY 17TH JUNE

Spaniard Jon Rahm, who remains ranked No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking continues to pace the field, but Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are close behind. Can Brooks Koepka contend for his third U.S. Open title after a surprise run in the Masters?

PDC WORLD MATCHPLAY DARTS

JULY 15TH – JULY 23RD, BLACKPOOL

The 2023 PDC World Matchplay of Darts will take place from July 15-23 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. This is the biggest ranking event outside the World Championship and will see 32 of the world’s top stars battling it out across nine days of action for the Phil Taylor Trophy, with Michael van Gerwen looking to fight off fierce competition to retain his title.

With six different winners since 2015 the World Matchplay always throws up lots of action and excitement! The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports

Josh

Amanda Ribas v Maycee Barber

Brendan Allen v Bruno Silva

SATURDAY 1ST JULY

Marvin Vettori v Jared Cannonier

Emmett v Ilia Topuria

Sean Strickland v Abus Magomedov

New Movie Releases & Games

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS

Release Date: June 9th

Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, the film arrives in theatres June 9th 2023.

THE FLASH

Release Date: June 16th

Worlds collide when the Flash uses his superpowers

STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR - €69.99

to travel back in time to change the events of the past. However, when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, he becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation. With no other superheroes to turn to, the Flash looks to coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian -- albeit not the one he’s looking for.

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY

Release Date: June 30th

Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA. the balance.

ELEMENTAL

Release Date: July 7th

In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-withthe-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.

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Continue Cal’s journey: No longer a padawan, Cal has come into his own and grown into a powerful Jedi Knight. Go beyond your training: The cinematic combat system returns with additional force abilities and new lightsaber fighting styles. Explore an untamed galaxy: Discover new planets and familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges and enemies. Master new skills, equipment, and abilities that will augment the ways you explore, fight, and roam

DEAD ISLAND 2 - €59.99

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into ravenous zombies. The city is in quarantine and the military have retreated. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, you learn to harness the zombie inside. Only you, and the handful of other swaggering people who happen to be resistant to the pathogen, holds the future of LA (and humanity), in the balance. As you uncover

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART 1

Release Date: July 14th

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is an upcoming American action spy film written, produced, and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. It is the sequel to Mission: Impossible – Fallout and the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible film series.

BARBIE

Release Date: July 21st

After being expelled from Barbieland for being a less than perfect-looking doll, Barbie sets off for the human world to find true happiness.

OPPENHEIMER

Release Date: July 21st

Physicist J Robert Oppenheimer works with a team of scientists during the Manhattan Project, leading to the development of the atomic bomb.

the truth behind the outbreak you’ll discover who – or what – you are. Survive, evolve, save the world – just another day in LA!

WWE 2K23 - €64.99

Expanded features, gorgeous graphics, and the ultimate WWE experience. Hit the ring with a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and more! Play through the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent - some of WWE’s greatest.

REDFALL - €69.99

Continuing Arkane’s legacy of carefully crafted worlds and immersive sims, Redfall brings the studio’s signature gameplay to this story-driven action shooter. Uncover the Truth, the island town of Redfall, Massachusetts, is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the citizens off from the outside world. Explore the open world and immerse yourself in a deep

story campaign as you unravel the mystery behind the vampires’ appearance. Ally with a handful of survivors against the creatures threatening to bleed the town dry.

PGA TOUR ROAD TO THE MASTERS€51.99

Welcome to the exclusive home of major championship golf. Compete in the PGA TOUR’s best events in the season-long chase for the FedExCup. Conquer the top Amateur Championships including the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, the U.S. Amateur, and other elite international amateur events.

CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE II - €69.99

Experience the All-New Call of Duty. From small-scale, high-stakes infiltration tactics to highly classified missions, players will need to leverage new weapons, vehicles, and cutting-edge equipment to take on their enemies. Gear up and take the fight offshore as you siege enemies underwater, breach a highly fortified enemy base, infill along the canals, and liberate much-needed allies at a black site hidden within the mountains in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

Book Reviews and Movies to Rent

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NO ONE SAW A THING ANDREA MARA | €17.99

Two children get on the train. Only one gets off... You stand on a crowded tube platform in London. Your two little girls jump on the train ahead of you. As you try to join them, the doors slide shut and the train moves away, leaving you behind. Everyone is lying. By the time you get to the next stop, you’ve convinced yourself that everything will be fine. But you soon start to panic, because there aren’t two children waiting for you on the platform. There’s only one. Has your other daughter got lost? Been taken by a passing stranger? Or perhaps the culprit is closer to home than you think? No one is telling the truth, and the longer the search continues, the harder she will be to find.

DON’T LOOK BACK JO SPAIN | €16.99

Everything in Luke Miller’s life is perfect. Surprised with a belated honeymoon by his wife Rose, he’s had seven days with her in a Caribbean paradise. But as they pack their bags, Rose breaks down, confessing that when they left London, a violent man from her past tracked her down and broke into their home. And, in her terror, Rose killed him. Now there’s a dead body in Luke’s apartment, and only one person he can think to turn to. Mickey Sheils never expected to hear from Luke again, not after he disappeared the first time. Luke knows Mickey can’t deny a woman who needs help, he’ll make sure Rose doesn’t have to keep running. But it turns out, some lies are too big to run from.

LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY BONNIE GARMUS | €13.99

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to resign, she reluctantly signs on as the host of a cooking show, Supper at Six. But her revolutionary approach to cooking, fuelled by scientific and rational commentary, grabs the attention of a nation. Soon, a legion of overlooked housewives find themselves daring to change the status quo. One molecule at a time.

YELLOW FACE REBECCA F KUANG | €15.99

Athena Liu is a literary darling and June Hayward is literally nobody. White lies when Athena dies in a freak accident, June steals her unpublished manuscript and publishes it as her own under the ambiguous name Juniper Song. Dark humour, but as evidence threatens June’s stolen success, she will discover exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves. Deadly consequences, what happens next is entirely everyone else’s fault.

KING OF PRIDE ANA HUANG | €12.99

She’s his opposite in every way . . . and the greatest temptation he’s ever known. Kai Young has neither the time nor inclination for chaos - and Isabella, with her purple hair and inappropriate jokes, is chaos personified. With a crucial CEO vote looming, the billionaire heir can’t afford the distraction she brings. Isabella is everything he shouldn’t want, but with every look and every touch, he’s tempted to break all his rules, Isabella Valencia has never met a man she couldn’t charm except for Kai Young. It shouldn’t matter. He’s not her type - his membership at an exclusive club where she bartends means he’s strictly off limits. But no matter how hard they try they can’t resist giving into their forbidden desires. Even if it costs them everything.

THE WORLDS WORST MONSTERS DAVID WALLIAMS | €12.99

Dare you enter the world of monsters? The beloved World’s Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets - but are you ready for the world’s worst monsters? If you don’t like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, Do not read this book. Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams,

Your guide to great events in Wicklow

Creed III 1hr 56mins, Cert 12

Sports Drama

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life. When childhood friend and former boxing prodigy Damian (Jonathan Majors) resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian--a fighter who has nothing to lose.

Avatar: The Way of

Water 3hr 12mins, Cert 12

Science Fiction

Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their home.

Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania

1hr 59mins, Cert 12

Superhero

Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.

A Man Called Otto

2hrs, Cert 15

Comedy Drama

Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quickwitted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.

The Super Mario Bros

Movie 1hrs 28mins, Cert PG

Animation

A Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario’s brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.

Champions 1hr 59mins, Cert 12

Comedy

Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.

FAMILY Walks

Here are just a few of our suggestions for family walks in Wicklow.

Remember to pack the rain gear, a camera and sun-cream - it is Ireland after all! It’s always great to get out in the fresh air at the weekend and the exercise does all of us the good. A family day out in the great outdoors is easier than ever thanks to well-maintained walkways.

THE GLEN BEACH CLIFF WALK

The Glen Turn Cliff Walk was officially reopened to the public again in July 2019, having been initially closed back in 2003.

The Grade 4 marked walk begins at Glen Beach and continues south to Lime Kiln Bay, on towards the lighthouse road before doubling back in a loop, with a total distance of 4 km.

The walk includes a wonderful variety of habitats including grassland, coastal heath, rock outcrops, and wet springs, each of which support key plant species. Sightings of individual grey seas swimming among the rocky shore are common from the trail, while the very observant may be rewarded with glimpses of porpoise and dolphins further offshore.

‘The trail traverses a landscape of rich cultural interest. The main archaeological sites occur on the southern section of this walk. There is a rock shelter where prehistoric flints were found, the remains of a lime kiln, which gives the bay its name, the ruins of a small church which local lore records as dating from penal times and a holly well ‘Tobar Bride’. Local tradition maintains that fishermen would drink from this well in the belief that it could protect them whilst at sea. There is also evidence of a 19th century rifle range on the walk.’

‘The opening of this cliff walk opens up yet another natural and recreational amenity to the people of Wicklow and giving the visitor another reason to visit and stay longer in Wicklow town.

THE DEVIL’S GLEN

The Devil’s Glen boasts a dramatic landscape that was fashioned at the end of the Ice Age when the melt waters of the ice sheet created the valley.

The resultant gorge affords a swift decent for the Vartry River as it makes its way from the Vartry Reservoir to nearby Ashford village. The site hosts a mixture of broad leaf and conifer forest with fine stands of beech, Spanish chestnut and ash. The steep rock face of the gorge has been colonised by various species of plant life: lichens, mosses and the polypody fern.

THE WOOD has 2 looped walks these trails are waymarked. The Seamus Heaney Walk (4kms, 2hrs, moderate) named in honour of the poet and Nobel Prize winner this is a lovely walk through the high forest; The Waterfall Walk (5kms, 2hrs, moderate) The waterfall is one of the main highlights of the walk. The waterfall marks the spot where the Vartry enters the Devil’s Glen en route to the sea.

TWO CAR-PARKS service the Devils Glen. One of these car parks is located at the County road close to the start of the Seamus Heaney way this car-park has a capacity of 5 cars and is always accessible. A second car-park with a capacity of 25 cars and a coach-park are located at the start of the Waterfall Walk, access to these parking areas is limited to 9am to 5pm daily the opening hours of the barrier to the Devils Glen’.

DIRECTIONS: At the roundabout in Ashford. Take the R764 exit signposted Roundwood. After approximately 0.5km take a left on to the R763 signposted Glendalough. Continue for another 3 km the entrance to the site is on your right.