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2008 Press Releases

9th December 2008 - Wicklow at Belfast and Dublin Holiday World Shows!
Wicklow County Tourism is making a very special appearance at the Dublin and Belfast Holiday World Shows next month.

10th December 2008 - Russborough House receives €2.2 million tourism grant
Wicklow County Tourism has warmly welcomed the news that members Russborough House in Blessington is to receive €2,251,351...
21st November 2008 - Peter Evers launches new book 'Wicklow Photographs'
Wicklow County Tourism member Peter Evers is this month launching his book of spectacular Wicklow photographs...
21st November 2008 - Visit Wicklow This Festive Season
Wicklow County Tourism has launched its sparkling 2008 Christmas Campaign this month, with an extensive festive section...
23rd October 2008 - Christmas is Coming to Wicklow...
…And a brand new festive section of the www.visitwicklow.ie website is on its way! This new section will be packed full...
17th October 2008 - New Art Exhibition at Russborough House
A new exhibition of paintings is now open to the public in the beautiful surroundings of Russborough House...

17th October 2008 - Arklow On Ice This Festive Season!
This year Coral Leisure is bring Ice to Arklow. From Friday 28th of November you will be able to enter a winter wonderland...

23rd September 2008 - Wicklow Gets Active On National Trails Day
The Garden County is celebrating the first ever National Trails Day this coming weekend, Saturday 28th September...

04th September 2008 - Pumpkin Parties at Ballyknockan Cookery School
Wicklow County Tourism members Ballyknocken Cookery School will be holding festive cookery courses for kids this Hallowe’en...
04th September 2008 - Luan Parle Performs at Lawless's Hotel
Wicklow County Tourism members Lawless's Hotel  present Luan Parle as part of the Real Music series. Luan who hails from Wicklow...

04th September 2008 - Unique Falconry Event at Killruddery House
The magnificent Gardens at Killruddery on the Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow will be the setting for a unique falconry event...
04th September 2008 - Wicklow Challenge Fights Blindness This September
Wicklow County Tourism is pleased to announce that Fighting Blindness will be holding a special ‘Wicklow Challenge’ this September...
14th August 2008 - Eurovision Winner Performs at the Grand Hotel
Wicklow County Tourism member The Grand Hotel is holding a special concert on Tuesday, 26th of August featuring Eurovision...
05th August 2008 - 1st Ever Rose of Avondale Festival to Draw a Crowd
Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announced that a brand new festival will be held in Rathdrum this summer...
05th August 2008 - Take Part in Wicklow Tourism's Golf Classic, 1st Sept!
Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to confirm that the annual Wicklow Tourism Golf Classic will be held on Monday the 1st of September...
25th July 2008 - Bray Air Display to Dazzle This Sunday!
Ireland’s largest and only free air display event will take place this Sunday, 27th July at 3pm off Bray Seafront...
24th July 2008 - Town in Bloom for Aughrim Festival 2008
Ireland’s tidiest town of 2007, the beautiful village of Aughrim, will hold a spectacular festival from Thursday, 31st July to Sunday, 3rd August...
24th July 2008 - Wicklow Regatta Festival Celebrates 130th Year
This year’s Wicklow Regatta Festival takes place in Wicklow Town from Friday, 25th July to Monday 4th August...

24th July 2008 - First Ever Greystones Town Festival this August Bank Holiday
Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that, for the first time ever, a ‘Greystones Town Festival’ will be held in the town...

17th July 2008 - Host of Family Events at Carnew Agricultural Show 2008
Wicklow County Tourism welcomes the 64th Annual Carnew Agricultural Show, which is taking place on Saturday, 19th July in Umrigar...
16th July 2008 - 35th Kilmacanogue Horseshow Takes Place This Month
The 35th Annual Kilmacanogue and District Horseshow is taking place on Saturday, 26th July in Enniskerry...
15th July 2008 - Wicklow County Tourism Supports Local Lightscale Driver
Wicklow County Tourism is pleased to sponsor lightscale driver for 2008 Cormac Wyatt, who is from Co. Wicklow...
14th July 2008 - Ballyknocken House receives 4 Yellow Star Status
Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that award-winning Ballyknocken house has been given new Yellow Star Status from the AA...
14th July 2008 - KnockanStockan Brings Three Days of Music to Blessington
A music festival with a difference is coming to the Blessington Lakes for three days this month on the 25th, 26th and 27th July...
09th July 2008 - Exciting Events at Avondale House This Month
Wicklow County Tourism members Avondale House Forest Park will hold a special event on Sunday, 13th July...
04th July 2008 - Take Part in Wicklow Heritage Week 2008 Events!
A whole host of events to celebrate Heritage Week will take place around the county between 25th August and 2nd September...
02nd July 2008 - Free Entertainment at Arklow Seabreeze Festival
The Arklow Seabreeze Festival 2008 is back for yet another year of spectacular free entertainment with fun and music for all the family...
01st July 2008 - Rhymes and Fairy Tales at Newcastle Summer Fair
Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that the Newcastle Summer Fair is taking n Saturday, 5th July in Newcastle...
27th June 2008 - Garden County Features on RTE's Nationwide Programme
A special Nationwide programme dedicated to some of the Garden County’s beautiful attractions was aired on RTE this month...
19th June 2008 - Bray comes alive for Summerfest 08
Bray Summerfest is returning this July and August for its most exciting event to date. Wicklow County Tourism is pleased...
17th June 2008 - Fun for the Family at Tinahely Agricultural Show 2008
Tinahely Agricultural Show is preparing for another year of fun and festivities on 4th August 2008 at Fairwood Park...

17th June 2008 - Rathdrum Fireworks Festival to Light up the Sky this Summer
Wicklow County Tourism is pleased to announce that a very special event will take place in Parnell Memorial Park, Rathdrum...
11th June 2008 - Open Air Theatre At Russborough House
Wicklow County Tourism members Russborough House are hosting an open-air garden theatre event next month...
11th June 2008 - Exciting Lineup Revealed for 26th Dunlavin Festival of Arts
The lineup for the much-anticipated Dunlavin Festival of Arts, which takes place from Friday, 20th to Sunday, 22nd June has been revealed...
09 June 2008 - Anglers Take To the Sea for 7th Wicklow Bay Boat Open
Saturday, 28th June marks the seventh Wicklow Bay Boat Competition, presented by the Wicklow Bay Sea Anglers Club...
09 June 2008 - Wicklow Challenge Fights Blindness This September
Wicklow County Tourism is pleased to announce that Fighting Blindness will be holding a special ‘Wicklow Challenge’ this September...
09th June 2008 - Big Name Artists to Perform at Lawless's Hotel
Wicklow County Tourism members Lawless’s Hotel, a landmark pub in the centre of award-winning holiday village Aughrim...
06th June 2008 - BMW Round Ireland Yacht Race Kicks Off This Month
The BMW Round Ireland Yacht Race will take place in Co. Wicklow this year on Saturday, 21st June. Organised by Wicklow Sailing Club...
27th May 2008 - Ballyknockan Music Festival To Raise Funds For Charity
The Ballyknockan Music Festival is an annual festival featuring both local and National bands, based in the spectacular setting of Ballyknockan..
22nd May 2008 - Cairde Le Cheile Festival Kicks Off
The Cairde Le Cheile Festival takes place this year from 22nd May to the 2nd June 2008. Activities this year include a very exciting...
19th May 2008 - Arklow Multicultural Festival Celebrates Diversity
The 3rd annual Arklow International Food Festival will be on Sunday 1st June 2008 from 2pm to 5pm at the Arklow Leisure Centre. Admission is free!
14th May 2008 - 'Old Milking Parlour' to Feature in Eco-Travel Book
Wicklow County Tourism member ‘The Old Milking Parlour’ at Ballymurrin House, Kilbride has been chosen to feature...
12th May 2008 - Ceol and Craic at all new Bray Trad Festival
The ceol agus craic will be mighty in Bray next weekend when an all all-new festival event, The Bray Trad Festival, is launched in the town.
01st May 2008 - Wicklow Gardens Festival 2008 Now 'In Bloom'
The 2008 Wicklow Gardens Festival was officially opened the Garden County on Thursday, 1st May by renowned gardening expert...
28th April 2008 - Alfred Beit Paintings Return to Russborough House
Wicklow County Tourism members Russborough House have announced that a substantial selection of stunning Alfred Beit Collection...
22nd April 2008 - Wicklow Arts Festival Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Wicklow Arts Festival is back for its fifth year of fun and events, running from the 7th to 11th May. Once again the team plans...
16th April 2008 - Garden County Celebrates Wicklow Gardens Festival 2008
Wicklow garden expert Gerry Daly and Wicklow Rose Lisa Marie Berry to launch Wicklow Gardens Festival 2008...
10th April 2008 - Bray Jazz Festival 2008 Kicks Off This May
Bray Jazz Festival returns on the May Bank Holiday weekend with yet another busy programme of top quality contemporary jazz...
03rd April 2008 - Humewood Castle Development Welcomed
Wicklow County Tourism has warmly welcomed the announcement of a €200 million tourist development at Humewood Castle in Kiltegan...
 
 
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