WHAT’S ON AROUND COUNTY WICKLOW
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN
A Mindfulness for children workshop takes place at Arklow Community Action Resource Centre from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop will cover worried thoughts and feelings through meditation, crafts and games. The cost is €45 per child and information is available from Karen at 086 3916728.
VET ON A MISSION
Bray vet Gillian Hick will be in Bridge Street Books in Wicklow town at 6.30 p.m. to launch her new book ‘Vet on a Mission’. Vet on a Mission is full of the stories of the animals and people Gillian encounters as she leaves behind the world of mixed animal practice to embark upon opening her own small animal veterinary practice.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY:. THE MUSICAL
Sheevawn Musical Youth Theater (seniors) bring everyone’s favourite creepy family to life at 7.30 p.m. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams, and featuring a wonderful musical score by Andrew Lippa, this musical shows the family trying to hide their macabre tendencies for the sake of the daughter Wednesdays love life. Tickets cost €15 and are available from the Mermaid.
WSINGING PUBS
The Bridge Tavern in Wicklow town hosts the Singing Pubs competition as part of the Wicklow Regatta Festical. Eight pubs are involved overall and the fun starts between 8 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.
MAYBIRD IN ARKLOW
Arklow-built sailing vessel the Maybird, which recently completed the Round Ireland Race, is coming to town and will be on view until Thursday, July 26. A special event takes place at Arklow Sailing Club at 8.30 p.m. tonight to acknowledge the race completion. All are welcome to come and take a look at the ship, which was restored over a three-year period from 2007–2010.
THURSDAY, JULY 26
6KM TRAIL RACE
Rathdrum Community First Responders will host this 6k fundraising trail race from Clara Vale Church, near Rathdrum. Registration starts at 6 p.m. and entry is €5 for juniors, €10 for adults and €20 for families of four. For more information, contact Billy at 087 2928660.
MARITIME FESTIVAL LAUNCH
The annual Arklow Maritime Festival will be officially launched at an event at Arklow Lifeboat Station at 7.20 p.m. The list of events for this year’s festival will be revealed on the night.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL
Sheevawn Musical Youth Theater (seniors) bring everyone’s favourite creepy family to life at 7.30 p.m. Tickets cost €20 and are available from the Mermaid.
FRIDAY, JULY 27
COFFEE MORNING
A coffee morning in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled takes place in Árus Lorcáin, Arklow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to come along. A cake sale and raffle will also take place on the day.
ELLEN YORKE MEMORIAL NIGHT
This charity event in aid of the daffodil nurses kicks off at 7 p.m. in Lawless’s Hotel, Aughrim. There will be a raffle with plenty of prizes and Albert Webster will spinning the tracks and filling up the dancefloor. Entry is €5.
WICKLOW REGATTA QUEEN BALL
The Regatta Queen Ball will take place in the Grand Hotel at 7.30 p.m. Your MC for the night will be RTÉ news presenter Eileen Wheelan. It will be a night of glitz, glamour and loads of fun. As well as crowning this year’s Regatta Queen, a ‘Strictly Regatta’ Dance competition in aid of Tiglin has been introduced. Come along on the night and support your Queen, dancers and Tiglin.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL
Sheevawn Musical Youth Theater (seniors) bring everyone’s favourite creepy family to life at 7.30 p.m. Tickets cost €20 and are available from the Mermaid.
QUIZ NIGHT
A table quiz in aid of the upgrade of the Tinahely Christmas lights will take place at 9.30 p.m. in O’Connor’s Bar, Tinahely. Tables of four cost €40.
SATURDAY, JULY 28
KILMACANOGUE AND DISTRICT HORSE SHOW.
The Kilmacanogue and District Horse Show will take place at Monastery Cross from 10 a.m. Besides the ponies, horses and sheep, there will be the popular dog show, pony rides, ‘guess the weight of the lamb’ and art competitions. There will be delicious locally grown raspberries to enjoy with ice-cream, craft stalls, food and trade stands (including demonstrations on health and safety) and a farrier at work.
COFFEE MORNING
A fundraising coffee morning will be held in the old butcher’s shop on Main Street in Carnew from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in aid of the Back Alley.
BRAY AIR DISPLAY
A spectacular line-up has been announced for this year’s Bray Air Display with the Irish Aviation Authority. Over two days, actis will include the Red Arrows, Wildcat Aerobatics, Tranchant jet team and many more.
FAM FEST
A ‘Fam Fest’ for the whole family takes place in the Abbey Grounds in Wicklow town. There will be fun, games and music including an obstacle course and giant slide. The event will be a celebration of families of all shapes and sizes and is run in association with the World Meeting of families. The fun takes place from midday to 5 p.m.
WICKLOW ROSE FUNDRAISER
Ahead of her big trip to Tralee, new Wicklow Rose Lorna Mallick is hosting a fundraising evening from 5 p.m. in O’Connor’s Bar, Tinahely. There will be a marque with a barbecue and music by the Shamrockers, followed by a DJ till late. A raffle will also be held on the night.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL
Sheevawn Musical Youth Theater (seniors) bring everyone’s favourite creepy family to life at 7.30 p.m. Tickets cost €20 and are available from the Mermaid.
TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz in aid of the An Tochar GAA Club ladies’ team will take place at 8 p.m. in Fanning’s Tochar House in Roundwood. The cost of entry is €10 per person.
SINGING PUBS
Doyle’s of Rathnew hosts the always popular Singing Pubs competition which is run as part of the Wicklow Regatta. Eight pubs are involved overall and the fun starts at 9.30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 29
KING/QUEEN OF GREYSTONES
Athletic royaly will be crowned yet again in Greystones at this charity event in aid of the Gavin Glynn Foundation. The event offers two different races this year: the challenging Sprint Distance (750m swim, a 20k cycle and 5k run) or the Try a Tri (200m swim, 20k cycle and 5k run) which is geared towards beginners. Entry to the sprint race costs €120 for a team (two or three participants) or €55 for an individual while entry to the Try a Tri cost €100 for a team or €45 for an individual. To register, visit kingofgreystones.com.
RHSI RUSSBOROUGH GARDEN SHOW
The second annual RHSI Russborough Garden Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and feature stall holders, talks, exhibits and tours of the original 18th century walled garden. Admission is €10 for adults while children go free.
CHARITY CLAY PIGEON SHOOT
Conary Clay Pigeon Club is hosting the annual shoot for the Stephen Moxley Perpetual Cup in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Taking place at Finn’s of Conary, the first card is 10.30 a.m. and the last at 3 p.m. Afterwards there will be a monster raffle, evening entertainment and barbecue.
WICKLOW RNLI OPEN DAY
Wicklow RNLI station will opening its doors to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the annual station open day. Visitors will get the chance to go aboard the only slipway-launched lifeboat in Ireland and see up close the work of the crew. The former Wicklow lifeboat JW Archer will be on display at the East pier and various Emergency services will be putting on displays and demonstrations throughout the day. The Lifeboat Gift Shop will be open and light refreshments will be serviced.
WOODLAND FAERIE DAY
A day of spellbinding stories at Killruddery in Bray from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be activities and faerie lore to enchant the whole family. Admission €7.50 for adults. Free for members.
BRAY AIR DISPLAY
A spectacular line-up has been announced for this year’s Bray Air Display with the Irish Aviation Authority. Over two days, actis will include the Red Arrows, Wildcat Aerobatics, Tranchant jet team and many more.
SPONSORED WALK
Put your best foot forward and take part in a sponsored walk for West Wicklow Day Care Centre. Walkers can assemble and register at 2.30 p.m. at Fisher’s Centra car park in Baltinglass. The walk will set off at 3 p.m. and finish at the day care centre at Baltinglass Hospital, where refreshments will be served. Sponsorship cards can be obtained from the centre, hospital or by calling Mary at 085 7154262, Anne at 087 6156993 or Rena 086 8477319.
SINGING PUBS
The Woodpecker in Ashford hosts the always popular Singing Pubs competition which is run as part of the Wicklow Regatta. Eight pubs are involved overall and the fun starts at 8.30 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 31
SINGING PUBS
Wicklow Golf Club hosts the always popular Singing Pubs competition which is run as part of the Wicklow Regatta. Eight pubs are involved overall and the fun starts at 9.30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1
KIDS’ ICON WORKSHOP
A Children’s Icon Workshop featuring art, games and prayer will takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Árus Lorcáin. Participants can register through the parish office before Friday, July 13. Entry costs €3 and places are limited. This is open to all primary school children who are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.
WALK AND TALK
Killruddery Head Gardener Daragh Farren will guide visitors through the gardens at midday. This walk will give a fascinating insight into the rewarding work that goes into maintaining the gardens and Killruddery’s planting history, rooted in the 17th century. It is also an opportunity to learn about Daragh’s favourite plants and his creative gardening hacks. Admission is €7.50 or free for members.
SINGING PUBS
Ta Se’s, Wicklow town hosts the always popular Singing Pubs competition which is run as part of the Wicklow Regatta. Eight pubs are involved overall and the fun starts at 9.30 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
SINGING PUBS
Fitzpatrick’s hosts the always popular Singing Pubs competition which is run as part of the Wicklow Regatta. Eight pubs are involved overall and the fun starts at 9.30 p.m.