WHAT’S ON AROUND COUNTY WICKLOW
up to this walk along The Spinc in Glendalough to raise money for the Jack and Jill Foundation. It costs €16 to register, which funds one hour of home nursing care for a sick child. To register, visit www. jackandjill.ie
LOOP WALK OPENING
Join Kilcoole Walkways for the official opening of Ballydonarea Loop Walk. Guests will walk part of the trail then enjoy a short presentation on the heritage and history of the walk at Ballydonarea House.
REDCROSS BEER FESTIVAL
The second Redcross Beer Festival will have almost 50 beers for guests to enjoy. There will also be music, a barbecue, and games in the beer hall.
ONE ACT DRAMA FESTIVAL
The centre opens its second One Act Drama Festival with performances from Tinahely Variety Group and Coolgreany Drama Group. Pat Dixon will direct Tinahely’s production of Small Box Psychosis while Ned Dempsey takes the helm as the Coolgreany bring Tennessee Williams’s Talk to Me Like the Rain and Something Unspoken to the stage. Tickets, available from the Courthouse, cost €10 per night or €18 for both nights.
PJ GALLAGHER
The Dublin funnyman brings his latest show, ‘D**khead’, to the Mermaid. Tickets are available from the Mermaid and cost €20.
KARAOKE NIGHT
Raise your voice – as well as some funds for West Wicklow Cancer Support – at this fun ladies’ night. There will be a raffle, spot prizes, a DJ and guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments. For more information, contact Gill on 086 8684517. Tickets cost €10.
ONE ACT DRAMA FESTIVAL
The centre’s second One Act Drama Festival draws to a close with Model Box Productions performing Another Life by Derek Webb (directed by Kevin Duignan) and Kilmuckridge Drama Group bringing The Bear by Anto Chekhov to life (directed by Marjorie Gahan).Tickets are available from the arts centre and cost €10 per night or €18 for both nights.
DINNER DANCE
Arklow Positive Ageing will celebrate Positive Ageing Week with their annual dinner dance, which is always a fun night out for all involved and will feature music by Pat Costello. Tickets cost €20.
As the end of Positive Ageing Week 2017 approaches, Arklow Positive Ageing invite their friends from far and near to join them for a cuppa and a spin around the dancefloor.
Singer and actress Honor Heffernan and composer/keyboard player Trevor Knight present their new cabaret-style show. Knight has transformed the poems of Dorothy Parker into songs performed by Heffernan, with the help of band members Garvan Gallagher (bass), Tom Jamieson (drums), Ed Deane (electric guitar), Ciaran Wilde (saxophone) and Bill Blackmore (horns). Tickets are available from the Courthouse and cost €16/€14.
Kiltegan Camogie Club host their main annual fundraiser in the beautiful grounds of Humewood Castle. Participants are invited to ‘run wild in the castle’ during the 10k road race or 6k family walk/run. Registration will be from 10 a.m. at St Peter’s Hall, Kiltegan and the cost of entry is: €10 for an adult, €5 for secondary school students, free for primary school pupils and €25 for a family.
RUT WATCH 2017
Wicklow’s large deer population are particularly impressive in autumn when they ‘rut’. National Park and Wildlife staff will have telescopes set up along The Spinc for anyone walking the trail to stop, view the deer and discuss the deer and their ecology with the staff. No dogs. Walkers are advised to visit the Information Office at the Upper Lake in Glendalough for directions to the telescopes.
Rug, jog or walk this flat 3k race around the Wicklow seafront. All profits from this race will go back into the organisation of grassroots athletics in the county. Registration will take place at 7 p.m. outside the Leitrim Lounge with the race starting at 7.30 p.m. Entry fee is €5.
MURDER AND MYSTERY DINNER
Enjoy a delicious meal with an extra serving of murder this Hallowe’en. While organisers have said no diners will be harmed in the course of the evening, they are warning that spaces are limited and early booking is advised. To book a table, call 01 2874536.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE DINNER DANCE
Tickets for this wonderful parish night out are available from Villa Pacis or after 10.30 a.m. Mass on Sundays.
KILBRIDE PARISH DANCE
While also being a major fundraiser in the parish calendar, the supper dance is also lots of fun. Dinner will be served at 9 p.m. Tickets cost €25 and are available by calling Georgina on 087 6716745.
BRAY & DISTRICT CHAMBER ENDEAVOUR AWARDS
Bray & District Chamber will reward individuals and community groups who have made an outstanding contribution to the area. Tickets are available by calling the chamber on 01 2828248 or emailing info@ braychamber.ie
Don’t miss this opportunity to see some hot-footed locals strut their stuff! Doors 6.30 p.m. Tickets, which are available from Roundwood Post Office, Liz Byrne 087 6736066 or Phil Power on 287 6468060, cost €25.
CANDLELIGHT EVENING
Guests will enjoy a welcome drink in the entrance hall before exploring the house by candlelight and taking in the harpist’s performance in the music room before a fine meal in the candlelit restaurant. Tickets cost €75 and are available by calling 045 865239.
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
This Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament will be a charity fundraiser for Rathdrum First Responders. Tickets cost €30 and there will be a maximum of three buy-ins at €10 each.
PULLED
Meet Amanda and Michelle as they retrace their drink-fuelled steps from the night before through a trail of Twitter, Facebook and selfies. Tickets, which are available from the Courthouse, cost €14 (€12 concession).