Arklow & District Chamber Ball & Business Awards 2017

We are delighted to announce that this years Arklow & District Chamber Ball & Business Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday 15th of September in the Arklow Bay Hotel. The ball promises to be a wonderful night to celebrate all that is good about business in south County Wicklow.

Both members and non-members are welcome to attend. The evening will commence with a drinks reception at 7.15 pm with Dinner served at 8.15pm followed by the presentation of awards.

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The Arklow & District Chamber awards will recognise local people & businesses and their achievements in the following 5 categories:

 Best New Start Up Award – For any business opened within the last 12 months.

Best Established Business Award – For established businesses who excel in any sector, small, medium or large.

Ambassador for Tourism Award – For any business providing tourism related services or a community group or individual who helps support or promote tourism in the area.

The Employee of the Year Award – Any outstanding employee can be nominated by customers, co-workers or an employer.

The Person of the Year Award – This award will recognise a person who, through their achievements, has made an outstanding contribution to the town or is an Ambassador for Arklow.

To avail of nomination forms please email chamber@arklow.ie or alternatively nominations can be submitted via the online link at https://arklow.ie/arklow-district-chamber-awards-nomination/

The closing date for acceptance of nominations is Friday 25th August 2017.

 

Enterprise in Arklow Photography Competition

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The closing date for entries of the “Enterprise in Arklow” Photographic Competition has been extended until Friday the 18th August 2017.

2017 RNLI Maritime Festival Weekend

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The annual Arklow Maritime Festival weekend is bigger and better than ever. The event runs this August Bank Holiday from the 4th to  the 6th and is continuing to grow every year. The festival is an important RNLI fundraiser and assists in the running of this crucial voluntary organisation.

The festival gets underway on Friday 4th August from 7pm where the Maritime Festival Princesses will meet at the Lifeboat station to meet and greet. This will be followed by a parade around the town and back to Arklow Sailing Club to select the Maritime Queen for 2017.

On Saturday & Sunday, there will be fun packed schedule that will include live music, Viking BBQ, bouncy castle, boat trips, along with a vast array of fun activities, attractions, family entertainment & events all down by the quayside.

An assortment of visiting vessels will be in attendance over the weekend, including Mersey Maritime Museums Vintage TugBoat, Irish navel Vessel Le Orla, Informars Fleet of Survey Vessels Viking Longship along with vintage lifeboats.

Many local groups will be participating in the festival, Arklow Majorettes, Arklow Sea Scouts, Arklow Pipe Band, Arklow Rowing Club, Arklow Uklele Players and many more.

For more information and updates, visit Arklow Maritime Festival website or Facebook page.

http://arklowmaritimefestival.com/events.php

Arklow Bay Hotel & Omniplex Cinema Deal

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Bridgewater Craft Fair

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The next Bridgewater Craft fair takes place this Sunday 6th August in the Arklow Bridgwater Shopping Centre. This fair takes place on the first Sunday of every month. Beautiful hand crafted products are available to buy from up to 20 stalls.

For further information, please contact Mary Whelan at 087 9880894.

Farmers Market

Farmers Market

The  popular weekly Farmers Market will take place this Saturday 5th August (10:30am – 1.00pm) in the local Pigeon Racing Hall, Castlepark. A selection of home produce along with fresh vegetables & fruit will be on sale. New stall holders are always welcome.

For more information contact Gertie at 086 3981103.