WHAT’S ON AROUND COUNTY WICKLOW
The lives of family and friends no longer with us will be celebrated as the Christmas tree, erected by West Wicklow Day Care Committee in the grounds of Baltinglass Hospital, is lit up. A carol service will also be held on this very poignant evening.
CLASSICS BY CANDLELIGHT
Classics by Candlelight returns for the eighth year for another evening of top-class entertainment. An evening not to be missed, tickets cost €10 and are available from the Travel Boutique or the parish office. old, are urged to don their Santa hats and festive jumpers for this annual event.
ST CECELIA SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT
wreaths will be ready for the compost heap in the new year.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club are hosting this festive market in aid of the Kilmacanogue CFR group. There will be stalls, Christmas trees, face painting, gift sets, Christmas plants and wreaths, crafts, novelty ideas, local choirs and a special guest performance. Of course, Santa will also be there on the day and is hoping to see all the local children.
FESTIVAL FUN
Arklow Christmas Festival continues with a fun-packed festive fair and lots of activities, including a busking competition, Santa Dash with the Inbhear More Marchers, Christmas jumper competition, Best Dressed Festive Pet competition and lots of musical entertainment from local talent.
OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET
The now-annual fair returns with the usual broad range of stalls and attractions. Some of the proceeds from the stallholders fees will go to Glencormac United Football Club.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
The festive fun will be flowing as Ballinaclash Foroige Youth Club hosts it’s children’s Christmas party. A letter has just arrivedd from the North Pole to confirm that Santa himself will be in attendance.
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
mince pies.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND DINNER
The soothing sounds of the Delgany Choir performing muchloved carols will entertain all those attending this meal at Delgany Golf Club. Tickets cost €30 per person and places can be reserved by calling Jamie or Kevin on 01 2874536.
THE WHISTLING GIRL
Honor Heffernan (vocals) and Trevor Knight (keyboards) and their band (Ed Deane on guitar, Garvan Gallagher on bass, and Tom Jamieson on drums) present an exciting evening of original music interspersed with songs by the likes of Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell. The original songs are taken from their acclaimed show ‘The Whistling Girl’, featuring music composed by Trevor that was inspired by the poetry of the great American poet, wit and critic Dorothy Parker. For tickets or more information go to thehotspot.ie. Doors open at 8 p.m. with tickets from €13 to €15.
The Brockagh will be buzzing as this seasonal market serves up cakes, puddings and other homebaking, jewellery, hand knits, Christmas decorations, candles, wreathes, handmade cards and soaps, toys, novelty items, origianl artworks and much, much more. For the little ones, Santa will arrive by horse and carriage at 1 p.m.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The annual fair organised by the Aughrim Business Association will feature many local businesses presenting their crafts and services.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
There will be cake and bottle stalls, bric-a-brac, a monster raffle and lots, lots more at this fundraising bazaar in aid of St Joseph’s Church.
MOUNTAIN RESCUE FAMILY DAY
Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Trooperstown
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The hard-working members of the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue team are inviting friends and strangers alike to drop into their rescue base, enjoy a tour and some festive refreshments and find out more about what the team do.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
The village of Grangecon will be out in force for the annual festive fun that comes with the lighting up of the christmas tree. So dig out the Christmas jumpers and wrap up well ahead of the big switch-on at 5 p.m.
WICKLOW MALE VOICE CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This promises to be a special event for Wicklow Male Voice Choir, presented as it will be for the first time by its new Musical Director Tony Norton accompanied on piano by David Wray and featuring guest soprano Sandra Oman. The members of are delighted to bring this line-up of internationally recognised and lauded talent to Wicklow to help kick-start the Christmas Season. Tickets cost €15 and can be purchased from The Grand Hotel, Earls Newsagents or from any choir member.
THE WILLOUGHBY BROTHERS
The hugely-successful brothers from Coolboy bring their unmistakable voices to Kilrush Church for this special Christmas church. Tickets cost €20 and are available from the parish office.