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COUNTY WICKLOW NEWS - 2009
ARCHIVE
Keep up to date with the latest
happenings in Garden County and be the first to know
what is going on around Co. Wicklow. Click on the press
releases below to learn about the major events and
latest developments in Wicklow tourism.
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December 2009 -
Puppet Show at Conary Community Arts |
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Conary Community Arts in association
with The Julie Rose McCormick Puppet Theatre presents A
Puppet Double - Bill...
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December 2009 - Wicklow Hotels Honoured at Fáilte
Ireland Spa Awards |
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The Ritz Carlton Powerscourt and Brooklodge Hotel were
honoured at a recent Fáilte Ireland Spa Awards...
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December 2009 - Charles Barrington Run this Christmas! |
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Go for an
eagle's eye view of Wicklow on Sunday the 27th December
from the top of the Sugarloaf before lunch with a brisk
run up and down the mountain from Kilmacanogue...
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December 2009 - Wicklow Sailing Club Prepares for Double
Celebration |
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Wicklow Sailing Club is preparing
for the 30th anniversary of the Round Ireland Yacht Race
and the club's 60th birthday in 2010!
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December 2009 - Get your Christmas
gifts in Wicklow! |
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If you are seeking the ideal
festive gift, look no further than the Garden County!
Wicklow County Tourism has launched a brand new
Christmas gift section
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December 2009 - Stunning 'Wicklow Photographs' Book Now
Available |
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Discover the timeless beauty of Wicklow in this stunning
hardcover coffee table book by Wicklow Photographer
Peter Evers...
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December 2009 - 'The Wicklow Man'
Cycles The Sally Gap! |
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Our Guide, The Wicklow Man, took to his bicycle recently
to do the downhill cycle of the Sally Gap with Hidden
Valley Caravan Park. Find how how he got on here!
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December 2009 - Wicklow Tourism Launches Christmas
Campaign 09! |
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Wicklow County Tourism has launched its sparkling
Christmas Campaign this month, packed to the brim with
festive activities, deals and events to enjoy in Wicklow
this December...
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November 2009 - 'The Wicklow Man'
Cycles The Sally Gap! |
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Our Guide, The Wicklow Man, took to his bicycle recently
to do the downhill cycle of the Sally Gap with Hidden
Valley Caravan Park. Find how how he got on here!
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November 2009 - Wicklow Tourism Launches Christmas
Campaign 09! |
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Wicklow County Tourism has launched its sparkling
Christmas Campaign this month, packed to the brim with
festive activities, deals and events to enjoy in Wicklow
this December...
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November 2009 - BirdWatch Ireland Event in Kilcoole |
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BirdWatch Ireland will be holding a public talk in
Kilcoole on Thursday 19th November. It is free of charge
and open to all, and no prior knowledge of birds or bird
watching is needed...
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November 2009 - Wicklow Arts
Festival Nominated for Award |
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The Wicklow Arts Festival received
well-earned recognition at the Association of Irish
Festivals and Events conference held recently...
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November 2009 - Fright Night in Wicklow Gaol |
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There will be a Fright Night in
Wicklow Gaol on Friday, 13th of November...
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September 2009 - Aughrim Awarded Tidiest Small Town |
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September 2009 - Mid Term Break in
Knockree |
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Spend time with the Family in
Knockree during the October Midterm Break with our
amazing offer from all family rooms!
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September 2009 - Wedding Fairs in Wicklow this
September! |
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A host of Wedding Fairs will take
place in the Garden County this September, so why not
come along and see what the county has to offer for your
special day!
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August 2009 - Law and Order Comes to Wicklow Gaol |
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Actress Diane Neal, star of US hit TV
show ‘Law and Order SVU’, paid a special visit to
Wicklow Gaol this week as part of her holiday to Co.
Wicklow...
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August 2009 - Ritz Carlton Introduces 'Meetings Within
Reach' Package |
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The Ritz Carlton has introduced a new
package to encourage corporate executives, meeting
planners and conference attendees to schedule their
meetings in the beautiful hotel...
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August 2009 - Wicklow Tourism Unveils Stunning New Golf
Classic Trophy |
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Wicklow County Tourism is having
their annual Golf Classic this year on Thursday 24th
September 2009 in Powerscourt Golf Club.
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August 2009 - Avoca Market Returns this Month |
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The Avoca
Market is an indoor market that takes place on the last
Saturday of every month in the Avoca Community Hall,
Wicklow...
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August 2009 - Night of Stargazing and BBQ fun in
Roundwood this month |
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Astronomy Ireland will hold its
annual 'Star-B-Q' in the GAA Grounds, Roundwood this
month, on Saturday 22nd August - a must see for
stargazers!
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August 2009 - Take Part in a Paranormal Investigation at
Wicklow’s Historic Gaol |
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Are you brave enough to take part in
a real live paranormal investigation with two psychic
mediums in the spooky halls and corridors of Wicklow
Gaol?
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August 2009 - Charity Day at Hidden
Valley Holiday Park |
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Hidden Valley Holiday Park in Rathdrum will be holding a
charity day of fun and activities on Sunday, 23rd
August.
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August 2009 - Fun for All at the Greystones Experience |
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Showcasing the range of cuisine and
designer brands that the town can offer, Greystones
eateries and fashion outlets will throw open their doors
to the discerning public on Sunday 23rd August...
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August 2009 - Heritage Open Day at Avondale House |
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Wicklow County Tourism will have a
stand at the Heritage Open Day, which will be held at
Avondale House and Gardens in Rathdrum on Sunday, 23rd
August....
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August 2009 - Birds of Prey Display at Rathwood |
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Birds of Prey on display - eagles, hawks, owls. Come and
learn about their habits, lives and conservation...
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August 2009 - Autumn Events at Wicklow
Mountains National Park |
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A whole host of activities will be taking place in
Wicklow Mountains National Park this Autumn from bug
walks to tree walks and more...
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August 2009 - Funding Boost for Wicklow County Tourism |
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Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that it
has been awarded funding from County Wicklow Community
Partnership...
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August 2009 - Festina Lente Celebrates
Heritage Week '09 |
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Festina Lente will be celebrating Heritage Week this
month with two great events in their walled garden on
the 22nd and 29th August...
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August 2009 - Jazz Trio 'The Bluja Project' at Conary
Arts |
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Jazz trio The Bluja Project will play at the Conary Arts
Centre on Saturday, 15th August at 8.30pm...
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August 2009 - Parnell Summer School Returns to Avondale
House |
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The Parnell Summer School returns this year from Sunday,
9th August to Friday, 14th August at Avondale House,
Rathdrum...
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August 2009 - Macreddin Twinned with Southern Italian
Village |
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On Sunday August 02nd, Macreddin Village was twinned
with Armento Village, from the province of Basilicata in
Southern Italy...
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August 2009 - Tinahely Agricultural Show taking place
August Bank Holiday |
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Tinahely Agricultural Show is
preparing for another year of fun and festivities on 3rd
August 2008 at Fairwood Park, adjacent to the stunning
surroundings of Tomnafinogue Oak Wood....
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August 2009 - Rathdrum Summer Festival Takes Place this
August |
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The Rathdrum Summer Festival returns
this year, with events for all the family taking place
from Thursday, 13th August to Sunday, 16th August...
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August 2009 - Get Wicklow Gardens Festival info direct to
your Sat Nav |
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The co-ordinates of all thirty-two
gardens taking part in this year’s Wicklow Gardens
Festival are now available to download directly onto
your Sat-Nav device completely free of charge...
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August 2009 - Take Part in Wicklow Tourism's Golf Classic,
24th Sept! |
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Wicklow Tourism's Golf Classic will
be held on Thursday, 24th September at the renowned
Powerscourt Golf Club, one of the top golf courses in
Ireland...
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June 2009 - Wicklow Gaol Photoshoot |
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'Offshoot Camera Club’ from
Dalkey took over the Jail in Wicklow Town and turned it
into a peculiar photography studio.
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June 2009 - Wicklow County Tourism Guide Launched |
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Wicklow Rose 2009 Jane Deering has
helped Wicklow County Tourism launch it's stunning new
tourist guide booklet...
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May 2009 - Open Activity Days at Kippure Estate |
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Wicklow County Tourism members
Kippure Estate in Blessington will be holding a series
of open activity days this summer....
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May 2009 - Wicklow 200 through the Garden of Ireland
this June |
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Wicklow County Tourism welcomes the
annual Wicklow 200 cycle, which will take place this
year on Sunday 7th June....
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May 2009 - Live Mic Event at Conary Arts |
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A very special music event will take
place in Conary Hall from Friday, May 22nd to Sunday,
May 24th...
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May 2009 - Children's Flea Market at Greystones Town
Market |
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A very special kids' flea market will
take place on the 2nd and 16th May at Greystones Town
Market...
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May 2009 - Ritz Carlton now Offering Complimentary
Bicycles to Guest |
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Wicklow County Tourism members the
Ritz Carlton are now offering complimentary bicycles to
guests during their stay in Powerscourt...
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May 2009 - Wicklow Arts Festival Returns this May |
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Get ready for four full days of art
and culture as the Wicklow Arts Festival is officially
launched in May...
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April 2009 - Bray Jazz Festival Set to Thrill
This May Bank Holiday |
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Bray Jazz is delighted to be back, to
celebrate its 10th birthday in 2009...
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April 2009 - Action Packed Programme of Events Begins at
Killruddery this Easter |
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Easter weekend at Killruddery House & Gardens near Bray
in Co. Wicklow is the start of an action-packed
programme of events...
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April 2009 - 20th Wicklow Gardens Festival Kicks Off! |
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Renowned gardening author
Helen Dillon to launch 20th annual Wicklow Gardens
Festival at Kilmacurragh Arboretum...
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March 2009 - www.golfschool.ie Golf Tip Of The Month |
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This month, Nicky Rombaldi of
www.golfschool.ie provides step-by-step
instructions for the 'pre-shot routine'...
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March 2009 - Paul Hourican Concert at Conary Arts |
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Paul Hourican and his Band will
perform at Conary Community Hall, Avoca on Saturday, 4th
April at 8.30pm...
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March 2009 - Extreme Biking Event on the Sugar Loaf |
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Up to 150 diehard mountain bikers
will take part in the first Barrington Mountain Bike
Downhill Race at speed on Sugarloaf Mountain...
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March 2009 - Six Day Bray Patrick's Day Festival
Kicks Off! |
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This year's Parade will be bursting
at the seems with music, colour and something for all
the family and will take place at 3pm..
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March 2009 - Russborough House Launches New Website |
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Russborough House & Demesne, Blessington is pleased to
announce that is has just released a new website...
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March 2009 - Crafts Day at Tinahely Courthouse |
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Pick up your needles! Wicklow County Tourism member
Tinahely Courthouse is holding a crafts day on Saturday,
21st March 2009....
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March 2009 - Fashion, Food and Fun at Fishers! |
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Join Wicklow County Tourism members Fisher’s
of Newtownmountkennedy any Thursday in March...
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March 2009 - Truman Capote Event at Conary
Community Arts |
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On Tuesday, 10th March, Wicklow
County Tourism member Conary Community Arts will present
‘The Truman Capote Talk Show’...
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March 2009 - Wicklow Gaol - Business As Usual! |
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Wicklow
Gaol has reopened its doors to groups and will entertain
more than 15 groups this March...
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February 2009 - Luka Bloom Plays Valentine's Gig in
Tinahely |
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Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Luka Bloom
will be holding a special, solo, acoustic performance on
St. Valentine’s...
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January 2009 - Wild Wicklow Tours Receive
International Acclaim |
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Wicklow County Tourism is delighted
to announce that members Wild Wicklow Tours have been
voted Number 3 Tour Worldwide in 2008...
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January 2009 - Wicklow at
Belfast and Dublin Holiday World Shows! |
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Wicklow County Tourism held a very successful stand at
this month's Belfast and Dublin Holiday World Shows...
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January 2009 -
Russborough House Hosts Valentine's Week Concerts |
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Wicklow County Tourism members
Russborough House will be holding two concerts on
Valentine's Week this coming February...
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