Wicklow County Tourism

Wicklow Christmas Market
2022-12-18
Get ready to hang up the stockings, drape the tinsel on the tree, and sip eggnog under the mistletoe, because Christmas is coming, and here in Wicklow, it wouldn’t be Christmas without the famous Wicklow Christmas Market. Delight in the magic that the Market has to offer for Christmas lovers of all ages, from a brand-new Santa experience for the kiddies, an expanded Eco-Ice Rink, a bigger and better market, and even more lights and trees than ever.
Wicklow Christmas Market is designed to be enjoyed by all- therefore, as always, entry to the Market is FREE. Once inside, you will be transported into an awe-inspiring Christmas wonderland, where you will have your choice of delicious, international culinary offerings from local food vendors, 50+ craft stalls to get your Christmas shopping list completed, and of course legendary foreshow and live entertainment. Come see for yourself what all the excitement is about!
Nov: 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, 27th. Dec: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 18th
Opening Times: 10am – 7.30pm
More info: https://www.wicklowchristmasmarket.com/

Christmas Island - Hidden Valley Rathdrum
2022-12-18
Join us at Christmas Island for Festive Fun and an Unforgettable Unique Christmas Experience!
Your experience will include an exciting journey on The North Pole Express, a trip to Christmas Island where you’ll meet the Elves who will try to bring out your creative side before moving on to Santa’s head elves for some more festive elf entertainment. Families will depart Christmas Island on Santa’s House Boat to make their way to Santa’s Grotto where each family will have a private visit with Santa.
Christmas Island tickets are available for both day visits and overnight stays. Overnight stays are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Each family will meet Santa individually. Please be sure to make two separate bookings if attending with friends so that each family has their own private Santa visit.
All children will receive a gift from Santa.
If you have booked your ticket at the end of the day, then you need to arrive earlier to allow time for the extra facilities. If you booked the first time slot of the day, then you can stay on after your visit to Christmas Island to avail of the extra activities.
Bring your camera for lots of magical photo opportunities.

YARN Story Telling Festival
2022-11-24
The Mermaid Arts Centre and cosy venues and libraries around County Wicklow will be hosting this year’s YARN Story Telling Festival. The festival is set from the 12th to 24th November with a range of storytelling events for adults and children.
Meet tellers from across the island and our international guest is Choctaw Native American Tim Tingle. For full information visit link below and let a story weave its magic on you!
https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/events/category/yarn-storytelling-festival-bray

Wicklow Walking Festival with Footfalls
2022-11-01
The Wicklow Walking Festival organised by Footfalls Holidays is set annually over the October Bank Holiday weekend.
The event offers a series of walks around the Wicklow Mountains so suit all level of fitness and interest. As space is limited, booking is essential!
The Festival will be based in the Brockagh Resource Centre situated in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, on the road between the village of Laragh and Glendalough.
All walks are led by experienced walking leaders who will enhance your day with information on local history flora and fauna.
The National Park is an ideal location for a fun-filled festival weekend covering approximately 90,000 hectares! The park protects some of Europe’s oldest peat boglands, heather-covered mountains, and woodlands. Large herds of sika and red/sika hybrid deer, foxes, badgers, hares and birds of prey are frequently spotted on walks so don’t forget your camera!
MORE INFO AND BOOKINGS

October Feast 2022 - Wicklow Naturally
2022-10-31
Treat your tastebuds and set your sights on Wicklow Naturally’s October Feast, which returns for 2022
Wicklow Naturally’s October Feast is a month-long celebration of Wicklow’s food and drinks story, including farming, foraging, brewing, distilling, and much more.
The popular festival celebrates Wicklow’s thriving food and drinks scene. Throughout the month, Wicklow Naturally members’ will showcase their range of products, diverse experiences and numerous interactive events.
Treat your tastebuds and set your sights on these amazing events… From hands-on masterclasses, learning about our farm-family sustainable stories, taking some of the country’s best distillery, beer, and wine tasting tours, to cooking demonstrations, meeting the maker and heading out on guided foraging and mushroom hunts.
You can also enjoy a taste of Wicklow Naturally as eatery members throughout the county showcase the finest Wicklow produce in their seasonal menus.
The network will also hold food waste, food poverty and environmental awareness initiatives.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
October Feast Highlights :
Meet the Makers
You can ‘Meet the Makers’, taste their delicious range and get some great recipe ideas every Friday throughout October from 12 noon to 2 pm at Gallagher’s SuperValu Wicklow. The exciting schedule includes Sussed / Wicklow Rapeseed Oil on October 4th, Old MacDonnell’s Farm on October 14th, Mic’s Chilli on October 21st and Le Paysan on October 28th.
Enjoy a taste of Wicklow Naturally
Enjoy a taste of Wicklow as Wicklow Naturally eatery members throughout the county showcase the finest Wicklow produce in their seasonal menus. There are numerous dining experiences to tantalise your taste buds, including BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Mickey Finn’s Pub and Restaurant, Sorrel & Eve and Goldmines Bistro at Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge.
Have a culinary adventure
Have an unforgettable culinary adventure with our bespoke food and drink producers’ tours of County Wicklow, which include:

An Tairseach Farm to Fork Tour & Dinner on Friday, October 14th
Farm to Fork Tour on Wednesday, October 19th – SOLD OUT
International Culinary Professionals and Academics Farm to Fork Tour Wednesday, October 19th & Thursday, October 20th – SOLD OUT

Enjoy a drink and have a learning experience with one of the many Wicklow Naturally drink producers as they give behind-the-scenes access to their businesses. They include:

Móinéir Wine Tasting and Winery Tour on Saturday, October 15th
Wicklow Brewery Tour combined with Food & Beer Paring Deluxe Menu on Saturday, October 15th
Wicklow Wolf Brewery Tour & Tasting on Tuesday, October 20th

Forage for tasty ingredients
Wicklow Naturally forager members Hips and Haws Wildcrafts, Mushroomstuff and Wicklow Wild Foods will host several tours during October Feast to teach attendees how to forage for food in County Wicklow.
Library Talks
Why not join a member of the Wicklow Naturally network and the County Wicklow Library service as they host several of talks about stopping food waste?
The talks are aimed to give attendees all the info and tips they need to make the most of their food, cut down on waste, and break down those barriers that prevent them from being creative in the kitchen. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required.
The free series of library talks will take place every Tuesday throughout October at 7 pm.
Library Talks Schedule

Bray Library – Date TBC
Arklow Library – Tuesday, October 11th
Blessington Library – Tuesday, October 18th
Dunlavin Library – Tuesday, October 25th
Wicklow Town Library – Date TBC

Wicklow Naturally Indoor Market
Take home a taste of Wicklow from our exclusive Wicklow Naturally Market for October Feast. There will be a fabulous range of Wicklow Naturally produce to buy. The Market will be open from 10 am to 4 pm at Healthy Habits in Wicklow Town on Saturday, October 28th.
October Feast Student Challenge
This year Wicklow Naturally is once again running its October Feast Schools Challenge. There are two categories which consist of Transition Year students and the other is for fifth and sixth-class students from primary school.
Transition Year Students Challenge
Transition year students are invited to design a 3-course menu using only ingredients produced or made in Co. Wicklow.
Primary School Challenge (5th & 6th Class)
Fifth and sixth-class students are invited to create a school lunch item using only Wicklow products.
Two students from each of the category winners will represent their school at the Taste of Wicklow 2023 where they will recreate their 3-course menu/lunch item with assistance from a surprise celebrity chef.
Entries can be submitted via https://wicklownaturally.ie/octoberfeast2022/.
Places are limited on tours and selected events. Tickets can be booked by visiting our event page at https://wicklownaturally.ie/events/. To book a dining experience at any of our members’ eateries, please contact the hotel or restaurant directly. All events are subject to change without notice and may be dependant on weather.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Bray Summer Festival
2022-08-31
Bray Summer Festival is back on this year with a series for fantastic events to keep the whole family entertained.

Bray Vintage Car Club’s ‘Seafront Show’ takes place on Sunday, June 5th
Hell & Back returns to Killruddery on selected dates in June, July and August
Sunday Summer Sounds on the Seafront Bandstand kicks off on June 12th at 2 pm
Bray will mark International Day of Yoga by hosting a Yoga Day on Saturday, June 18th
The Bray Seafront Art & Photography Exhibition returns to the seafront and takes place on Sunday, June 26th, Bank Holiday Monday, August 1st and Sunday, August 28th from 12 pm to 4 pm
Movies by the bandstand on Wednesday, July 6th and Wednesday, July 13th
The Seafront Fun Fair returns to Bray Seafront from Saturday, July 16th to August 1st
Bray’s newest festival Beach BBQ Festival turns up the heat on July 16th & 17th
Eyes to skies as Ireland’s biggest air show the Bray Air Display returns on July 24th
A stunning fireworks display takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 1st
Heritage Week from August 13th to 21st

For More Info go to Splash into summer 2022 & make a break for Bray. – bray.ie

Hell & Back

Returns to Killruddery on selected dates in June, July and August

Sunday Summer Sounds on the Seafront Bandstand

Entertainment from 2pm each week

Yoga Day

Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at 10 am on the Seafront

Bray Seafront Art & Photography Exhibition

Sunday, June 26th, Monday, August 1st and Sunday, August 28th from 12 pm to 4 pm

Movies by the bandstand

Wednesday, July 6th & Wednesday, July 13th

Seafront Funfair

From July 16th until August 1st.

Beach BBQ Festival

Bray Seafront July 16th & 17th

Bray Air Display

Eyes to skies as Ireland’s biggest air show the Bray Air Display returns this July!

Stunning fireworks display

Bank Holiday Monday, August 1st with thanks to The Martello Hotel, Bray

Heritage Week

From August 13th to 21st

Round Ireland Yacht Race
2022-06-18 - 2022-06-19
SSE Renewables Round Ireland – Ireland’s Premier offshore Yacht Race
It is the second longest race in the Royal Ocean Racing Club calendar and first race took place in 1980 with only thirteen boats. Since then, held biennially, the fleet has grown steadily, attracting a record 64 entrants from all over the world.
There are a number of classes in IRC in which boats and their crews can compete, including IRC 1 – 4, Z class, ISORA, a ‘Two-handed Class’ and a Team Prize. The 2016 race saw the introduction of multihulls sailing under MOCRA rules. The 2018 race saw the introduction of a new Class 40 category. In the past, boats competing have ranged from a 98-footer former “round the world” maxi, to club boats one third the size, with all shades in between.
More info at: https://roundireland.ie/wp/

Rhododendron Week @National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh
2022-04-10
Rhododendron Week is back at Kilmacurragh from the 2nd to the 10th April 2022.
Events brought to you by the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland and the Office of Public Works.
Programme of events:
Wednesday 6th April at 11.00am
Walking tour in Kilmacurragh with Seamus O’Brien, Head Gardener at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Kilmacurragh.
Title: Restoring Kilmacurragh’s historic rhododendron collection.
Booking required (Eventbrite). Free event. Limited availability.
See botanicgardens.ie for full details.
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Thursday 7th April 2022 at 6.00pm
An illustrated talk by Seamus O’Brien, Head Gardener
Title: The Moores and Glasnevin – The Irish Rhododendron Story
This talk takes place in the Auditorium at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
Booking required (Eventbrite). Free event. Limited availability.
See botanicgardens.ie for full details.
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Friday 8th April 2022 at 6pm
An illustrated talk by Marie-Louise Agius, Director of Exbury Gardens UK
Title: Exbury Gardens, Past and Present
This talk takes place in the Auditorium at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
Booking required (Eventbrite). Free event. Limited availability.
See botanicgardens.ie for full details.
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Saturday 2nd April to Sunday 10th April 20222
Free guided tours every day during Rhododendron Week at the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow at 12noon and 3pm daily.
Enquiries/bookings to kilmacurraghgardens@opw.ie or (0404)48844
Video stories on “Plant Highlights” and “Historic links between Glasnevin and Kilmacurragh” will be uploaded to social media and the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland YouTube channel.
The wearing of masks for indoor lectures is advised

Bray St. Patrick's Festival 2022
2022-03-16 - 2022-03-20
Bray rolls out the green carpet as the St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade makes a welcome return after a two-year absence. The festival will run from Wednesday, March 16th until Sunday, March 20th, 2022.
Events / activities running throughout the festival from Wednesday, March 16th until Sunday, March 20th:

Enjoy all the thrills and spills of the Bird’s Euroshow Funfair as it returns to Bray Seafront on Wednesday, March 16th until Sunday, March 20th, 2022. It opens on Wednesday, March 16th at 3 pm then daily from 12 noon to 10 pm.
At your leisure grab the family or a bunch of friends for an adventuresome day out with our new Family Treasure Hunt Experience where you could win a voucher for The Dough Box, Bray.
Throughout the festival watch as iconic Bray District landmarks including the Town Hall, Civic Offices & The Bandstand #GoGreen in celebration of our National Day.
Join Susie from White Doodle Workshops by celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by learning multiple ways to create your own shamrock! Watch the workshop on www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival at your own pace and then share your shamrock photos using the hashtag #PaddysBray.
There’s some cracking live music throughout the town’s many venues. Full music listings can be found at https://www.bray.ie/events/.

Thursday, March 17th 2022:

The festival’s main event, the Bray Parade will kick off at 2 pm from the Town Hall to the viewing stand at the northern part of the Seafront.

Friday, March 18th 2022

The Bray Head Walk is back again this year with Bray Adventures at 10 am. Sign up for free at www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival. Places are limited – booking essential.
Join the Boomerang Brass Band (UK) live at the clocktower in Enniskerry Village for an afternoon of big band music at 12:30 pm.
The Bray Cualann Historical Society will be reeling in the years with a historical talk about Bray at 3 pm. Sign up for free at www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival. Places are limited – booking essential.
Watch the very talented Shauna McGauran School of Irish Dance wow audiences as they showcase their dancing skills with music by The Boomerang Brass Band on the bandstand from 4 pm.
Celebrate Ireland’s oral traditions with poetry, storytelling and songs from Len Graham, Theo Dorgan and Jack Lynch at the Mermaid. See http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie to book.

Saturday, March 19th 2022

Watch some spectacular outdoor circus performances including handstands, magic, juggling & escapology routines at the Civic Plaza on Saturday, March 19th at 2 pm and at the Holy Redeemer on Main Street at 4 pm.
The Bray Vintage Car Club will be showcasing some of their member’s beautiful classic and vintage cars from 2 pm to 4 pm opposite the Bandstand.
Enjoy a spectacular performance from Scoil Rince Fáinne as they showcase their Irish dancing skills on Bray’s iconic bandstand at 4 pm.
Watch Ireland take on Scotland in the ultimate Celtic clash on the open-air big screen opposite the bandstand at 4.45 pm.

Sunday, March 20th 2022

From 11 am at the boathouse beside the coffee dock why not let the brilliant Suzie create some cheeky face painting designs and then learn how to Irish dance with the Shauna McGauran School.
To finish the weekend off why not enjoy live music from Jamie Duff on the bandstand at 4 pm.

You can read more about the festival, register for free walks, talks, sign up for competitions, access the treasure hunt questionnaire and watch the shamrock workshop by visiting https://www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/.

Wicklow Christmas Market 2021
2021-11-27 08:00 - 2021-12-27 17:00 (Europe/London)
the Wicklow Christmas Market 2021 will take place at Leitrim Place The Murrough Wicklow Town for the 21st of November to the 21st of December.
We are pleased to announce this Market is FREE to the public, and offers food, activities and entertainment for everyone in the family. Start your Christmas shopping, visit Santa and spend the day enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas.
Wicklow Christmas Market is the perfect way to ring in the festive season. Activities will include:

Food vendors offering culinary delights from around the globe.
Local artisans selling handmade crafts, gifts and art.
Fun Fair including carnival rides and games.
Alpaca experience
Visit with Santa and his elves
New this year Eco Ice Rink.

Located within the Wicklow Christmas Market is the Santa Express, an interactive opportunity to take a magical trip to the North Pole and to Santa’s house. Families will travel in their own train car with Oribel, Santa’s head elf, as the conductor. Once at the North Pole, families will be entertained by the mischievous Elf and Safety and Mrs. Claus. Then of course, will be the chance to get to visit with Santa Claus himself, take a picture with Santa, and post a letter at Santa’s official post box.
*A sensory Santa experience will be offered on Friday, December 3rd and December 10th from 10:00am-12:00 pm, where the sights and sounds will be toned down and calmer, yet still include all of the fun and festivities of the Santa Express. Please email info@wicklowchristmasmarket.com for ticket information. Brand new this year, we are excited to announce the addition of an Eco Ice Skating Rink! Round out the day of Christmas festivities with a glide on the ice along with your favorite Christmas music. [quote here] Santa Express Tickets: Children (ades 1-12) €19.95 Adults (13 and up) €11.95 Infants (under 1) €11.95 Wicklow on Ice Skating Tickets €12.95 Enquiries: Call us on (0404) 54400 or Email us on info@wicklowchristmasmarket.com Tickets at: www.wicklowchristmasmarket.com

Rathdrum Halloween Playfest
2021-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Wicklow County Council is delighted to present Halloween Playfest, a spooktacularly-playful weekend of workshops, demonstrations, puppet shows, dance events, discos, concerts, games and more that will take place in Memorial Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October.
Highlights include performances from trad band Perfect Friction, 70’s rock band Feel the Pinch, singer-songwriter Amy Barrett and East Coast Jazz Band, all protected from the weather under an attractive open stretch tent. Also planned are Bodhrán Buzz and Pumpkin Carving workshops, a Silent Disco with Fancy Dress for teenagers with FM 104’s DJ Al Gibbs, a demonstration on how to cook with leftover pumpkin carvings by celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio, and lots, lots more.
All events at Halloween Playfest are FREE. Many activities are available to enjoy on the spot, while others require advance booking at on bit.ly/PlayFestRathdrum
Listings Information:
Halloween Playfest, Memorial Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Saturday 30 October 11am –8pm
Sunday 31 October 11am-4pm
FREE entry to all events

PROGRAMME FOR SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER:

11am & 12.30pm | Bodhrán Buzz Workshop (All Ages, Advance Booking Required)
11am-4pm | Giant Outdoor Games (All Ages)
11.45am-12.30pm | Beauty & the Beast puppet show (All Ages)
11am-4pm | Balance Bikes Obstacle Course (Toddlers 3+)
11am-12pm | The Zoryanna (All Ages)
12.30, 1.15, 2pm | Pumpkin Carving Workshops (Ages 12+, Advance Booking Required)
1.30-2.30pm | Tiny Disco & Fancy Dress with DJ Mick (Ages 0-12)
2.30pm | Perfect Friction in Concert (All Ages)
4.30pm | Silent Disco with Fancy Dress with FM 104’s DJ Al Gibbs (Teenagers 13+, Advance Booking Required)
7pm | Feel the Pinch in Concert (All Ages)

PROGRAMME FOR SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER:

12-4pm | Giant Outdoor Games (All Ages)
12pm | Pound Fit (Families Ages 5+)
2-2.45pm | Family FIT HIIT (Families)
1-2pm | Wicklow Willow Halloween Decoration Workshops (All Ages 6+)
1-1.45pm | Play Sessions (All Ages)
1-1.30pm | Amy Barrett in Concert (All Ages)
2-3pm | Catherine Fulvio pumpkin recipe demonstration (All Ages).
3pm | East Coast Jazz Band in Concert (All Ages, Advance Booking Required)

Halloween Playfest is supported through the Creative Ireland Programme and presented by Wicklow County Council’s Culture Team. With thanks to Rathdrum Development Association. Also supported by the LLPS, Healthy Ireland, Wicklow Local Sports Development Partnership and the Play Paradigm. Perfect Friction, Feel the Pinch and East Coast Jazz Band in Concert are presented as part of the Local Live Performance Scheme.

Wicklow Walking Festival
2021-10-25
October Bank Holiday Weekend

Friday 22nd October – Monday 25th October 2021
Please register online and we will send you a STRIPE invoice two weeks before the festival to make it easy for you to pay for your chosen walk/walks online.
Co. Wicklow ‘The Garden of Ireland’, is renowned worldwide for its scenic beauty, offering a variety of walking challenges – from woodlands and rolling hills to wild craggy mountain climbs. The county lies just south of Dublin on the East Coast of Ireland. It is home to the largest area of unbroken high raised ground in Ireland, covering almost the same area as that of Mont Blanc, approximately 50 km long by 40 km wide.

BOOK WALKING FESTIVAL HIKES

Festival Outline
The Festival will be based in the Brockagh Resource Centre with many of the walks taking us through Wicklow Mountains National Park. The Centre is situated in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, on the road between the village of Laragh and Glendalough. Eircode, A98 D3H1
All walks are led by experienced walking leaders who will enhance your day with information on local history flora and fauna.
The National Park is an ideal location for a fun-filled festival weekend covering approximately 90,000 hectares! The park protects some of Europe’s oldest peat boglands, heather-covered mountains, and woodlands. Large herds of sika and red/sika hybrid deer, foxes, badgers, hares and birds of prey are frequently spotted on walks so don’t forget your camera!
The weekend offers a selection of walking choices which you can mix, match, or just choose one:

Climb Leinster’s highest peak, Lugnaquilla (925 m).
A night walk on Friday the 22nd promising to be a unique and adventurous experience.
A selection of day walks from challenging, moderate and easy on Saturday and Sunday.
A moderate walk on Monday the 25th to celebrate the completion of a great weekend and summer walking season.

BOOK WALKING FESTIVAL HIKES
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Telephone: +353 404 45152; Mobile: 00353 87 2698659
E-mail: info@walkinghikingireland.com

Whale Theatre - September
2021-09-01 - 2021-09-30
Whale Theatre September Events: Social Fabric Podcast – Hothouse Flowers Acoustic Show – Something Happens, The Unmusical – Luan Parle – Seven Ages of MAM – Niamh Regan – Eleanor McEvoy – Mike Hanrahan – Jack Lukeman – The John McCormack Songbook – Cormac Breatnach and Steve Cooney – Neil Delamere – Carole Nelson Trio: Arboreal – A Wilde Fan
Social Fabric Podcast – Thursday 2nd September at 8pm

Social Fabric Podcast returns as part of the Whale Theatre’s “disPLAYced” programme, and explores this central theme through a combination of stimulating conversation, inspiring guests and uplifting live music.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €15 are available now at whaletheatre.ie

Hothouse Flowers Acoustic Show – Friday 3rd September at 3pm & 8pm

The Hothouse Flowers return to the Whale Theatre as part of their new disPLAYced programme.
Something amazing happens when rock n’roll band, Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by over thirty years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure – an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while.
Liam O’Maonlai, Fiachna O’Braonain and Peter O’Toole are performing their acclaimed acoustic show in the Whale Theatre on Friday 3rd September at 3pm and 8pm.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €39.50 are available now at whaletheatre.ie

Something Happens, The Unmusical – Saturday 4th September at 8pm

Irish pop-rock band Something Happens are bringing their live show to the Whale Theatre Greystones this September as part of the Whale’s newly announced 2021 disPLAYced programme.
Legends of the late eighties Irish music scene, Something Happens were one of the Irish bands of the period who trail-blazed a commercial path across the country and beyond. While not recording anymore (singer Tom Dunne is a well-known radio presenter) they still play live to their adoring fan base. With a catalogue of hit singles at their disposal, the Something Happens! live show is an unmissable trip down memory lane.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €39.50 are available now at whaletheatre.ie

Luan Parle accompanied by Clive Barnes – Friday 10th September at 8pm

Meteor & Tatler Award winner Luan Parle has had numerous hits & accolades including Meteor Award for Best Irish Female. Her top 10 hit single ‘Ghost’ spent three months in the Irish Charts and was the most played Irish single of that year.
Luan will be playing songs from her latest album ‘Never Say Goodbye’ released last year to critical acclaim as well as songs from her back catalog. Luan will be accompanied by renowned guitarist Clive Barnes who is highly regarded as one of the finest performers on the roots circuit and has been gaining a worldwide reputation as one of the finest songwriters and guitarists on today’s scene.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €20 are available now at whaletheatre.ie

Seven Ages of MAM – Saturday 11th September at 3pm & 8pm

Finally touring in Ireland for the first time, Pauline O’Driscoll brings her must see show to the Whale Theatre, Greystones as part of their 2021 disPLAYced programme.
A new, laugh-out-loud funny yet poignant one woman show starring Pauline O’Driscoll (Smalltown, The Young Offenders) in which Mam hilariously reminisces about her life as a woman, a daughter and a mother. An entertaining, thought-provoking, funny and moving exploration of the universal themes of motherhood, sexuality, grief, infidelity, ageing, equality, love, lust and loneliness.
A contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s most famous soliloquy – but from a Mam’s point of view!
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €22 are available now at whaletheatre.ie

Niamh Regan – Sunday 12th September at 4pm

Galway songwriter Niamh Regan released her debut album ‘Hemet’ late 2020 to critical acclaim, with The Journal of Music describing it as “a game-changing record” and the Irish Independent calling it a “bewitching album”. The album went on to be nominated for ‘Best Irish Album of the Year’ at the RTE Choice Awards, and ‘Best Album’ at the RTE Folk Awards.
Niamh will be performing songs from Hemet as well as song new material with her band. Prepare to hear something synchronously earthly and familiar, yet intoxicatingly fresh.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €20 are available now at whaletheatre.ie

Eleanor McEvoy – Thursday 16th September at 8pm

Singer – songwriter Eleanor McEvoy achieved star status in Ireland in 1992 when her song “A Woman’s Heart” was the title track for the A Woman’s Heart anthology album. A Woman’s Heart has since gone on to become the best-selling album in Irish history.
Released in July 2021, Eleanor McEvoy’s album “Gimme Some Wine” was mostly written and recorded during lockdown. On this, her sixteenth album, the music is both nostalgic and contemporary. Older genres of music – music hall, post war, 50s, 60s styles are combined with fragments of Spanish, Jazz, Mexican, classical, Russian and folk music and then juxtaposed with contemporary drums, bass, or drum loops to form something that feels both entirely new and utterly familiar.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €25 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

Mike Hanrahan (Stockton’s Wing) presents Songs and Stories with guests Eleanor Shanley and Rachel Grace – Friday 17th September at 8pm

Mike Hanrahan presents Songs and Stories. Acclaimed author and songwriter Mike Hanrahan (Stocktons Wing) hosts an intimate evening of Songs and Stories with special guests Eleanor Shanley and Rachel Grace. Writers and performers share stories, anecdotes, the origin of the songs and other works in a relaxed setting. You will hear the hits, the nearly hits and those soon to be hits.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €25 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

Jack Lukeman – Saturday 18th September at 3pm & 8pm

Jack Lukeman, AKA Jack L, one of Ireland’s most respected and best-loved performers takes to the Whale Theatre stage this September. Jack has had several platinum-selling albums year after year. His single largest show was broadcast live on national television in front of a 5,400 audience at Dublin’s Point Theatre.
In 2017 Jack’s album, “Magic Days”, was a massive hit in Ireland with two sold-out nights at Dublin’s National Concert Hall and Vicar St. From 2017-19, Jack has been touring continually internationally with artists such as Imelda May, Jools Holland and The Proclaimers. Jack is currently recording his new album of original material for release in 2022.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €30 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

The John McCormack Songbook – Sunday 19th September at 4pm

Acclaimed Tenor Ross Scanlon and Pianist David O’Shea bring their sell-out recital to the Whale Theatre this September. Be transported back in time with classics such as ‘I hear you calling me’, ‘Macushla’, ‘Roses of Picardy’ and many more audience favorites. A unique performance of song and story that captures the magic of the famous Count.
This recital has travelled from the National Concert Hall, Dublin and as far as the Navideña Feria Internacional de Las Culturas, Madrid, linked to the Irish Embassy.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €15 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

Cormac Breatnach and Steve Cooney – Friday 24th September at 8pm.

Australian-born guitarist Steve Cooney, a long time Irish resident, won three awards in the 2020 RTÉ Folk Music Awards: The Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the Best Traditional Folk Track prize for his version of Eleanor Plunkett, and Best Folk Album for “Ceol Ársa Cláirsí
Cormac Breatnach’s whistle playing can be heard on over 30 albums. In recent times, he received Arts Council Funding for two unrelated Projects: “The Whistle Blower Project” and “Loco Por Lorca” Cormac also plays with the Wicklow-based baroque-music group, Sonamus.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €22 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

Neil Delamere – Saturday 25th September at 4pm & 8pm

Hailed as one of Ireland’s foremost comedians, Neil Delamere comes to The Whale Theatre for the first time in his long-standing (get it!) career, with a combination of new material, old material and plenty of messing.
Neil Delamere is one of the top acts working in the Irish comedy scene today, having presented Neil Delamere’s Just For Laughs, Eureka! The Big Bang Query and Republic of Telly as well as featuring on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Stand Up For The Week and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store. He is also known to audiences for his regular appearances on RTE’s The Panel and BBC’s The Blame Game.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €25 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

Carole Nelson Trio: Arboreal – Sunday 26th September at 4pm

Carole Nelson is a long- established musician and jazz composer who’s career across many musical genres has gathered international awards and great critical acclaim. In 2015 she turned her attention to composing for jazz piano trio releasing the Carole Nelson Trio’s first album One Day in Winterin 2017. The trio’s second album, Arboreal was released early 2020 and went on to feature in UK’s All About Jazz Magazine’s best albums of the year.
This is music to immerse oneself in- lyrical, open-hearted and grounded in a spirit that refuses to give up hope.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €20 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

A Wilde Fan – Thursday 30th September at 8pm

Bottom Dog Theatre company presents a new solo performance by Myles Breen that celebrates the life and works of Oscar Wilde.
Through his plays, poetry, prose and extraordinary life, Oscar has been a constant source of inspiration and obsession for acclaimed actor Myles Breen.
Featuring excerpts from Wilde’s writings alongside Breen’s trademark wit and flair, A Wilde Fan is a personal and theatrical take on one of history’s greatest artists, by his biggest fan.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €22 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

Whale Theatre August Events
2021-08-19 - 2021-08-29
August Events: Lisa Hannigan – The Emma Longford Trio – The 4 of Us – Paddy Casey – Colm O’Regan – Ceol Connected – The Quiet Tree
Lisa Hannigan Thursday 19th August at 3pm & 8pm.

Launching the Whale Theatre’s 2021 disPLAYced programme, Irish Musician Lisa Hannigan takes to the Whale Theatre stage.
Hannigan’s last record was ‘Live in Dublin’ made with experimental orchestral collective s t a r g a z e in Dublin’s National Concert Hall, and was released in May 2019. This live record followed Hannigan’s critically acclaimed third full-length studio album, ‘At Swim’ produced by Aaron Dessner.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €35 are available at whaletheatre.ie

The Emma Langford Trio – Friday 20th August at 8pm.

Sweet and sardonic in equal measures, Emma Langford is a songwriters’ songwriter. Creating work that fuses trad, folk, and jazz; her writing and performance are a celebration of this nation’s tradition of storytelling.
Never one to shy from hard work, Langford made the bold but rewarding move of releasing an album at the height of a pandemic – ‘Sowing Acorns’ landed in September 2020 and received huge international praise. Having bided her time long enough now, she can’t wait to share the album live on stage in 2021 before her beloved audience – heckling and singing along are welcomed, nay encouraged.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €25 are available at whaletheatre.ie

The 4 of Us – Saturday 21st August at 8pm

The Murphy brothers will be performing on the Whale Theatre stage on Saturday the 21st of August as part of the Whale’s newly launched disPLAYced 2021 programme.
The 4 Of Us shot to early fame towards the end of 1989 with their debut Songs for the Tempted, which featured the massive hits Mary and Drag My Bad Name Down. The follow up Man Alive made Q magazine’s prestigious Top 50 Albums of 1992 and included the UK Top 30 song She Hits Me.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €25 are available now at whaletheatre.ie

Paddy Casey – Friday 27th August at 8pm

Celebrating the success of his fifth album, The Secret Life Of, Paddy Casey has come a long way from a childhood love of music that would bring him to tears…Having gotten his first guitar at the age of 12, it was clear long before that fateful day that young Dubliner Paddy Casey had soul.
Now with five albums to his credit – including this year’s The Secret Life Of – Casey has established himself as one of Ireland’s more interesting singer/songwriters. And catching him live in an intimate venue is pretty much where the man shines brightest.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €25 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

Colm O’Regan – Saturday 28th August at 3pm & 8pm

Best-selling and critically acclaimed broadcaster, author comedian and, for recently RTE Comic Relief Quizmaster Colm O’Regan is raring to get back onto the stage after lockdown.
As a stand-up comedian, he has performed all over the world. His stand-up has also featured on RTÉ’s Late Late Show and on Comedy Central.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €22 are available now at Whaletheatre.ie

Ceol Connected – The Quiet Tree – Sunday 29th August at 12pm & 3pm

The creatures of Whistleberry Forest have discovered a little oak tree growing deep in the woods. However, there are no birds singing, no leaves rustling, and no animals scurrying around its trunk.
Presented by Ceol Connected, this delightful show is packed with mesmerising music and singalong songs. Children and their adults are invited on an adventure through the forest where they will explore musical soundscapes, sing, dance, and help Ornaith the owl, Sorley the snail, and Faolán the frog bring the little oak tree to life through music.
Performed by Ceol Connected’s Thomas Johnston (whistles and song) and Samantha Harvey (keys). Suitable for children ages 2-6 and their adults.
This performance is supported by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Tickets priced at €12 are available now at whaletheatre.ie

Rhododendron Week @ Kilmacurragh - April 12th to 19th
2021-04-13 - 2021-04-19
An online event brought to you by the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh and the Office of Public Works
In early April the Gardens at Kilmacurragh are marked by the splendour of their two centuries old Rhododendron collection bursting into flower. The significance of these venerable trees is down to the site’s long association with the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin. The Acton family, who built Kilmacurragh, established a long and fruitful friendship with David Moore and later his son Sir Frederick Moore, successive curators at Glasnevin. From the early 1850s, the Moore’s advised the Acton family on gardening matters and suppled the latest introductions of the great plant hunters, particularly from the Himalayan range. For over 70 years a regular exchange of plants resulted in Kilmacurragh becoming one of the best stocked private gardens in these islands. Today the collection boasts 180 species of Rhododendron and over 420 varieties. Since taking over the management of the site in 1996, the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland have both restored, and greatly expanded the collection. Rhododendron Week will become an annual event in the calendar, when we can showcase the highlights of the collection and explore the stories behind them. This year we are delighted to be collaborating with the RHS Rhododendron, Camellia & Magnolia Group. We have a series of video stories and online talks to be launched every day of the week, with keynote speakers Dr Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Seamus O’Brien, Head Gardener of the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh and Richard Baines, Curator of the Logan Botanic Garden, Scotland. Wherever you live, we are delighted to be able to bring this event to you all online.
Bookings are now open for the online talks on Eventbrite, while our video stories will be available on our Youtube channel from Monday 12th April.

Wicklow’s Garden Birds Online Talk
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 16th February @ 7 pm Wicklow’s Garden Birds by Niall Hatch, Birdwatch Ireland
Join the ever knowledgeable Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland as he takes us on a tour of the birds that are likely to visit your garden in county Wicklow , with identification tips and lots of advice on how you can make your garden more inviting for our feathered friends all year round, from Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
To book your place click HERE
Spending time in nature is good for us and good for our biodiversity! As the year springs into life, so does our wildlife. Now is a great time to observe seasonal changes and to take small steps to encourage wildlife on our doorsteps.
The Heritage & Biodiversity Office of Wicklow County Council and Wicklow Library Service have teamed up to bring you a programme of online talks to help you ‘Spring into nature’. The talks are free and will take place over zoom. Please register to secure your ticket.

K2Alpacas Mini Christmas Market 2020
2020-12-12
December 5th-6th, 12th-13th, 19th-20th: 2pm to 6pm each day.
With the uncertainty created by Covid; K2Alapcas are not able to attend any Christmas Markets this year. Instead K2Alpacas are holding our own Mini Christmas Market on our Alpaca Farm and Stud in County Wicklow.
The market will showcase our amazing alpaca fibre products. Some are made exclusively for us in Peru. These include handmade soft toys, slippers and hats made from alpaca fibre, soft luxurious scarves & pashminas.
We have a lovely range of socks, duvets, toppers and pillows made from K2Aplacas own flock of alpacas!
We have Alpaca Christmas sweatshirts and a range of Alpaca tee shirts.
The highlight of the market will be a ‘live nativity’ alpaca style with Mums their cria (babies) waiting for you to hand feed. Teas coffee & hot chocolate will also be available.
WHERE ARE WE: K2Alpacas CallowHill Upper, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. A63 DX08.
VISIT OUR ONLINE SHOP at: www.k2alpacas.ie

Irish Landscape Painting Live Stream
2020-11-07 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a live interactive stream from Mount Usher Gardens by kind permission of Konrad and Katherine Jay on Saturday 7th November from 2pm to 4pm.
The Tutor Susan will sit by the river and show us how, to capture the glorious autumn colours in paint using Acrylics on canvas.
Join us in the magnificent, well known Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford.
We will stream simultaneously through Vimeo, Youtube, Facebook and our website.
Write in your questions in the chat box as we stream and Susan will respond live.
To watch this livestream click the below link:
https://vimeo.com/472391780
Broadcast by the Irish School Of Landscape painting,
For more information on future classes click the link below,
https://www.irishschooloflandscapepainting.com/
For our your new about us Irish School of Landscape Painting page:
We are the Irish School of Landscape Painting, established in 1957. We have taught over 8,000 classes in the last 60 years. We have brought all of this experience, combined with Susan’s as the Irish Art Expert filming with Channel 4’s Watercolour Challenge to re-invent the School in keeping with our current times as an on-line live-streamed experience. We still maintaining the personal touch, helping each participant as an individual realise their painting potential.
Feeling that creative spark? Not sure where to start? Let us help.
Feeling blocked? Let us help re-establish that creative flow.
Paint in your own space, in your own time.
Be a part of the journey on our interactive livestreams, join our chat, send in paintings, (by photograph or what’s app), for review, by email or on the livestream.
