Blessington
Blessington is one of the biggest towns in West Wicklow. Beside the Blessington Lakes and the Wicklow Mountains, Blessington is steeped in history. Around every corner there are buildings, statues, and relics of the past staring back at you. Some of the more noticeable features include the Credit Union House, Downshire Monument, Saint Mary’s Church of Ireland, and the Horseshoe Arch, all of which are found in the centre of town.
On the outskirts of the town is the magnificent Russborough House one of the finest Georgian houses in Ireland with its Palladian facade that makes it the longest house on the island. It is a wonderful destination for a day out with many attractions both inside and out for young and old.
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The 6th annual 'Hike for Hospice Glen to Glen' hike takes place in the he #Wicklow mountains on Sunday 11th September 2022.
This charming 12.5km scenic loop hike, including Glendasan to Glendalough, is all for a great cause - Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services. To date, with enormous community support, over €91,000 had been raised.
Register online at:
olh.ie/hike-for-hospice-glen-to-glen/
Enquires can be made with the Event Coordinator on 087-2306030.
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Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Wicklow Hospice
Heritage week takes place from 13th to 21st August this year and there are lots of fantastic events taking place around County Wicklow.
Here are a few taking place over the coming week -
✴️Family Friendly Tour - 14 August, 12pm - 1:15pm, Glendalough Visitor Centre. More - bit.ly/3Q8tWIf
Where was St Kevin from? Did the monks really hide in the Round Tower from the Vikings? Would you like to live in the Round Tower? Lots to discuss on this free tour!
✴️Medieval Arklow Walking Tour
13 August, 2pm - 3:30pm. More - bit.ly/3zKik7o
Join local historian Jim Rees and archaeologist Yvonne Whitty as they take you through a guided tour of Medieval Arklow.
✴️Biodiversity Walk & Picnic - 21 August, 11am to 3pm. More -
bit.ly/3vNVhHr
The Native Woodland Trust invites you to the Bevans’ Wood Humphreystown Reserve to experience woodland creation first hand.
✴️Whale Watch Ireland, Bray Head
20 August, 2pm - 4pm. More - bit.ly/3SwbsCS
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group invite you to this annual event comprising free and guided whale watches at local headlands or vantage points, as part of All-Ireland whale watch day.
Find details of over 40 Heritage Week events in Wicklow here - www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings?q=&where%5B%5D=wicklow#listings
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Wicklow is behind you Róisín - best of luck in your Rose of Tralee journey🌹
Róisín Long, from Arklow, has begun her journey to Tralee! We look forward to catching up with Roisin again next week in her county tour!
Wicklow will host 17 Roses next week - stay tuned to share the adventure.
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