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Mar 08
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St. Patricks Day 2024

By | EVENTS, Notices
Grand Marshals

Greystones St. Patricks Day Grand Marshals 2024

Join the Festivities at the 2024 Greystones St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Celebrating Inclusivity, Community, and Fun!

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Greystones organised by the Greystones Town Team and the Greystones Municipal District is set to dazzle and delight attendees of all ages, with a vibrant procession showcasing the very best of our community spirit and cultural heritage. This year’s parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before with the theme for 2024 being Creative Carnival, featuring an array of exciting attractions and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

Scheduled to kick off on the 17th March at 11:00 AM from the South Beach carpark, the parade will wind its way through the heart of Greystones, culminating in the lively Marina Plaza. As always, the event aims to celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day while fostering inclusivity and participation from all members of the community.

One of the standout features of this year’s parade is the introduction of a ‘Quiet Zone’, designed to ensure that individuals with sensory sensitivities can fully enjoy the festivities in a comfortable and welcoming environment. This initiative reflects our commitment to making the event accessible to everyone, regardless of their unique needs. The Quiet Zone is a section of the parade (from the south beach zebra crossing to Lam’s takeaway) where we invite floats, musicians, participants to reduce their normal volume. The Parade committee has been working with Adam Harris and AsIAm to introduce the Quiet Zone this year.

Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of participants, including local sports clubs, dance schools, and marching bands, all adding to the lively atmosphere with their energetic performances. Additionally, the parade will feature pop-up busking musicians, adding an extra layer of excitement and spontaneity to the proceedings.

For the younger attendees, there will be free face painting available, allowing children to unleash their creativity and embrace the festive spirit. Plus, participants are encouraged to get creative and design their own parade floats, with a special prize awaiting the creators of the best float. The theme of the 2024 parade is Creative Carnival, so attendees are urged to get creative!

The Parade committee is excited to announce the 2024 Parade Grand Marshals – Siofra Lawless (World Champion Boxer) and Pierce Cahill (Lakers). The grand marshals will participate in the parade and will be sitting in a special vintage car.

But the excitement doesn’t end there! Local shops and businesses are invited to join in the fun by decorating their storefronts in vibrant St. Patrick’s Day themes. A prize will be awarded to the establishment with the most eye-catching window display, encouraging friendly competition and community engagement.

To stay updated on all the latest news and announcements regarding the 2024 Greystones St. Patrick’s Day Parade, be sure to follow us on social media. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook by following @greystones.ie, where you’ll find behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, event highlights, and more.

So mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for a day of festive fun at the 2024 Greystones St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Let’s come together to celebrate our community, our culture, and the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day in style!

Nov 01
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Christmas in Greystones 2023

By | EVENTS

The ‘Christmas in Greystones‘ festival will kick off at 4.30pm until 7pm on Saturday November 18th.

There will three main elements to the festival including Santa’s famous parade through the Greystones, Santa will kick off at Eden Gate at 4.30pm and you can wave to him on his route as he goes all around Greystones and surrounds.

The parade route is

Eden Gate, loop of Charlesland estate, past the Rugby club/Mill road, up Delgany Wood Ave, down Eastmount Estate, past Seagreen/Waverley, through Blacklion down past St. Kevins School, to the Marina plaza, around the seafront up La Touche Road onto Church Road and finish in Burnaby park at approx. 6.15pm where he will switch on the lights throughout the town of Greystones with his magic button.

There will be a stage show in Burnaby park with lots of festive local acts keeping the crowd entertained whilst waiting for Santa to arrive from 5pm and you can also visit the Greystones Tidy Towns  Christmas market down at the Marina plaza from 4.30pm too.

We will be updating the @greystones.ie Instagram page with regular updates so please do follow along there to keep up to date.

 

Mar 18
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Thank You from the St. Patricks Day Committee

By | EVENTS, Notices

Thank You from Chair of Greystones 2023 St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee

Gerry Walsh

photo by John McGowan

 

Commenting on the Greystones 2023 St Patrick’s Day Parade, Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerry Walsh, Chair of the Parade Organising Committee said:

The planning for this year’s Greystones St Patrick’s Day Parade kicked off on 24th January 2023! I am utterly amazed at the manner in which a dedicated team of people put the parade together in such a short space of time. We planned, replanned and planned again to make it happen!

To all who participated in the organisation I want to express my heartfelt thanks to you for your dedication and community involvement. To our suppliers, service providers and schools who worked so diligently to facilitate the operation of the Parade. To the Greystones and district business and corporate  community who supported the Parade financially. To Wicklow County Council and the Community Affairs Committee of Greystones Municipal District without whose support the Parade would not have been possible. To the members of an Garda Siochana and Greystones Fire Brigade who worked so tirelessly and professionally to ensure the smooth running of the Parade. To Greystones Tidy Towns for their tremendous support and clean up work immediately after the finish of the parade.

To the Parade team who spent many a long night planning the parade:

Ciara Kelly, Yvonne McDonald, Jenny Mowatt, David Norman, Emma Leonard, Dr Brendan Cuddihy, Feargal McKenna, Jennifer Gahan, Deirdre Keating, Sergeant Jennifer Carrick, Sergeant Sheila Hackett, Sharon Hughes, Joe Grennan, Orla Finn, Kathleen Kelleher, Cllr Lourda Scott, Cllr Derek Mitchell, Cllr Mark Barry, Cllr Stephen Stokes, Tony McGuinness, Pratiksha Kamat, Abhishek Nath, Salil Walavalkar, Susan Ngereso McDarby, Annie Waithira Burke, Richie Power, Tom O’Mahony, Marguerite Deegan.

To Austin Prior who did an outstanding job as MC for the parade. And last but not least to the 60 plus volunteer stewards and marshals who so generously gave of their time on the day to ensure that that the parade was an enjoyable experience for the public and the participating groups involved.

Well done to all.

 

Thank You,

 

Gerry Walsh

Chair Greystones 2023 St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee

Dec 21
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Greystones wins prestigious International Liveable Communities Award

By | Notices

Greystones LivCom presentation team (from L to R) Michael Nicholson, Cllr. Mags Crean, Dermod Dwyer

Greystones has won a highly prestigious International Liveable Communities award.

The International Awards for Liveable Communities (‘LivCom’) was launched in 1997 and is the only global awards competition focussing on international best practice for the management of the local environment and improving the quality of life of individual citizens through the creation of liveable communities.

The 2021 LivCom awards ceremony adjudication took place on Monday the 6th December last. This competition comprised 160 entries from over 30 countries in 7 categories. Greystones was shortlisted as one of five alongside communities in Bulgaria, South Africa, Estonia and Malaysia in the Gold A category for towns of up to 20,000 in population.

Councillor Mags Crean, Dermod Dwyer, Chair of Greystones Town Team and District Manager Michael Nicholson presented to the adjudicating panel. The 2021 event was hosted in Cairo, Egypt with presentations delivered remotely due to COVID restrictions.

The initiative was championed by Councillor Mags Crean and supported by the Greystones Town Team subcommittee of Marlena Murphy, Ross McParland, Richie Power, Tom O’Mahony, Colum O’Broin, Hubert Fitzpatrick and Ken Murphy. The presentation team presented for an hour and fielded a range of detailed and comprehensive questions from a panel of renowned international adjudicators.

Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Frank Curran, congratulated Greystones on winning this award saying “It is testament to the District that they are to the forefront of best practice and an example of what can achieved through focussed engagement and collaboration.  It is a fantastic achievement and well done to all involved”.

Town Manager and Director of Services, Michael Nicholson, paid tribute to Cllr Mags Crean who spearheaded the application and led the Town Team through the process. “Cllr Crean was exemplary in her vision of Greystones and put together an award-winning application.  Congratulations also to the Town Team who supported Mags throughout the process and who played a pivotal role in the final presentation”. 

Joining the Chief Executive in congratulating the Greystones team, the Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Councillor Shay Cullen stated that this collaboration between the Town Team and the Council afforded a wonderful opportunity to present Greystones and its community to a worldwide audience.

Cathaoirleach of Greystones Municipal District Councillor Lourdes Scott in adding her congratulations to everyone involved in the competition  said “ This achievement underscores the importance of building on the culture of inclusivity in the town and encourages us all to place community at the heart of everything we do.”

To view the final presentation that was made to the judges that ultimately brought home the gold medal please click the link below:

Greystones LivCom 2021 Presentation

Dec 06
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Niki Purcell – Irish Landscape Paintings

By | Theatre & the Arts

Nikki is a Greystones artist born and bred and  graduated NCAD with an Hons degree and has painted ever since

She specialises in Landscape painting in particular Wicklow Landscapes and the mountain she loves the most  – The Sugarloaf..

She loves to paint commissions by order.

All she needs for a commission is the location, some photos and then she will go and do her own research of the area and get painting. Throughout the process she will send images of the painting as it develops so that the client can be part of the creation as well….

Call/email  to organise a studio visit  0868146306/niki@nikipurcell.com or checkout her paintings for sale on her website  https://www.nikipurcell.com

Dec 06
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Volo @ Go GYm

By | Sports Clubs

Back to Sports Clubs

Transform your body and Health in Greystones

Volo is an Innovative body and Health Transformation studio incorporating a 3D infrared body scanner, Personal Training with EMS and Nutrition Coaching

3d Infrared body scanning allows you to visualise your progress by Measuring Fat, Muscle, Bone and how much Visceral fat (Belly fat) you have. Health risks can be identified and a plan of action put into place to help you reach your goals.

Personal Training with Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a fast, effective way to lose fat and build muscle in just one 20 minute session per week which is equivalent to 3 gym sessions per week. Great for people who don’t have the time, motivation, strength or energy to get to the gym 3 times per week.

Evidence based Nutrition coaching will help you reach your goals, whether it is fat loss, muscle gain or overall health benefits. We don’t advocate cutting out major food groups or serious restrictions , instead we work on a balanced approach that you can weave into your everyday life and maintain whilst living your life.

Contact Roseanna for a FREE 1:1 consultation to discuss your goals.

www.volo.ie

info@volo.ie

0876087186

VOLO, Go Gym, Charlesland Road, Greystones, Wicklow, A63 TV19

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Nov 17
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Light Up Greystones 2021

By | EVENTS, Notices

🎄GREYSTONES CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2021🎄

Santa Claus is coming to Greystones Town on Saturday 20th November, with two special events.

🎅🏼 STARTING AT 4PM, Santa will be travelling around Greystones in his sleigh and wants all the boys and girls to come out and give him a wave. See Santa’s route below.

🎅🏼 STARTING AT 6PM tune into our Facebook page to watch the Light Up Greystones event from the comfort of your own home. This special show is presented by Anna Daly with special appearances from Laura Wood, Ross Scanlon, Dylan Crampton, Dustin the Turkey and Mr and Mrs Claus. Not to be missed!

🛷Santas route commences at 4pm🛷
🎅🏻Eden gate
🎅🏻Loop Charlesland
🎅🏻Rugby Club
🎅🏻along Mill rd to Delgany Wood
🎅🏻Past St. Laurence’s school
🎅🏻Loop of Beechbrook Park
🎅🏻To Seagreen
🎅🏻Left out of Seagreen, down Blacklion Manor rd
🎅🏻To Redford Park for a loop
🎅🏻Past St. Kevin’s school
🎅🏻To Marina Square
🎅🏻Back up to Fire Station
🎅🏻to finish up along Church rd

While Santa 🎅🏻 would love to be able to visit every estate it’s a very busy time of year but he hopes that everyone can make it to some part of the route to wave hello. Stay tuned to our social pages for updates on Santa’s journey.

Families are asked to ensure that proper social distancing is being maintained during Santa’s visit.

Jul 16
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Whale Theatre announce their ambitious re-opening programme

By | Notices

Whale Theatre announce their ambitious re-opening programme featuring a stellar line-up of highly acclaimed performers and productions, encompassing everything from music and comedy, to live theatre and spoken word. 

Coming back with a flourish, their re-opening weekend kicks off on Thursday 19 August with performances from renowned Irish musicians Lisa Hannigan, Emma Langford and The 4 of Us. The contemporary music programme boasts an enviable line-up throughout August and September with other performances from Something Happens, Jack Lukeman, Niamh Regan, Hothouse Flowers, Paddy Casey, Eleanor McEvoy, Mike Hanrahan and more!

With a total of 26 live performances taking place over a 6-week period, the Whale Theatre presents this series of events under the theme “disPLAYced”, seeking to highlight the extent to which thousands of Irish artists, arts workers and productions have been displaced by the restrictions imposed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. This poignant and timely “disPLAYced” theme is explored in more detail in Andrea Splendori’s spoken word/music event, “Social Fabric Podcast”.

Theatre fans can look forward to seeing Limerick’s award-winning Bottom Dog Theatre Company performing “A Wilde Fan” starring Miles Breen, as well as the hilarious “Seven Ages of MAM”, from Pauline O’ Driscoll Productions. Younger arts audiences are also well catered for, with Ceol Connected presenting their critically acclaimed and unique production “The Quiet Tree”, suitable for audiences aged 3-6 and their families.

Now more than ever before, we all need a bit of a laugh, so Neil Delamere is set to provide some of that much-needed comic relief! There will also be music of different genres, including jazz from the Carole Nelson Trio, classical music from tenor Ross Scanlon and trad from acclaimed musical duo, Steve Cooney & Cormac Breatnach. 

Extensive Covid-19 Health & Safety measures have been implemented at the theatre in preparation for the reopening, including reduced capacities, contact tracing systems and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols. Face coverings will be mandatory for audiences, and the majority of performances are slightly shorter than usual, with no intervals. For more information about the Covid-19 Health & Safety measures at the theatre, please CLICK HERE!

The Whale Theatre’s “disPLAYced” programme kicks off on Thursday 19 August and runs until Thursday 30 September. To explore the programme in full and to book your tickets, please CLICK HERE!

Jul 15
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Summer Songs – Inland & By The Sea, a series of live music events taking place throughout the summer

By | Notices

Wicklow County Council presents Summer Songs – Inland & By The Sea, a series of live music events taking place throughout the summer.

There will be five days of music at five different outdoor venues across County Wicklow, featuring amazing bands who are from, living in, or with strong connections to Wicklow.  Artists include Hothouse Flowers, Kíla, Pillow Queens, Wyvern Lingo, Mary Coughlan, plus many more

County Wicklow Arts Officer, Jenny Sherwin, said the gigs will be intimate with crowds of between 200 to 500 only at each event where restrictions allow – but there will be no compromise on production values.  She added: ”It’s a rare opportunity to catch these musicians in boutique crowds  where the audience’s view will be up close and personal in these unique settings.”

Wicklow County Council is proud to bring live music and performances by these local musicians back to the community for the first time since the industry was shut down due to the pandemic. There is lots to choose from and something for everyone with traditional Irish, classical, opera, rock and contemporary gigs all on sale.

There will be strict event control for the safest experience for our artists and patrons.  Should any event be cancelled for any reason due to COVID-19, a full refund will apply.

Greystones Event Weekend 

7th August 2021  Location: Burnaby Park, Greystones

  • Kíla
  • Glimpse
  • Scullion
  • Perfect Friction

8th August 2021               Location: Burnaby Park, Greystones

  • Sonamus
  • Mobile Music Machine
  • Into the Deep Dark Woods

Tickets are available to purchase on summersongswicklow.eventbrite.ie in pods of six people and not on an individual basis. Each pod costs €120, with one exception in Greystones on August 8th for families where a pod of six people is €60.  Due to current guidelines in place for the presentation of programmes in pods no greater than six people, it is not possible to purchase individual tickets at this time.

We advise people to book now to avoid disappointment as capacity is limited.

Other events taking places throughout the country include: 

14th August 2021             Location: People’s Park, Dargle Road, Bray

  • Wyvern Lingo
  • Cathy Davey
  • The Booka Club

21st August 2021              Location: Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh

  • Hothouse Flowers
  • Mobile Music Machine
  • Leslie Dowdall & Mark Caplice

5th September 2021       Location: North Beach, Arklow

  • Pillow Queens
  • Mary Coughlan
  • Leslie Dowdall & Feel the Pinch

A concert in Wicklow Town will be announced during the summer.

Summer Songs – Inland & By The Sea is funded by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as part of their Local Live Performance Programming. This scheme is to support the commercial live performance sector to assist producers, promoters, venues and musicians who have been severely impacted by the pandemic restrictions.