Arklow This Week

Congratulations to Aoibhin Redmond on winning a Garda Youth Award!

Young people across County Wicklow were awarded for their achievements within the community at a special ceremony on Saturday 9^th January 2016 in The Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy. Eighteen winners of Wicklow Garda Youth Awards received their glass trophies and were nominated by family members, group leaders, teachers and others. The awards were allocated to people who did voluntary or charity work in the community, displayed bravery, or overcome difficulties in their lives.

Aoibhín Redmond is a singer/songwriter/musician from Arklow. Her principal Máire Mic Mhuiris nominated Aoibhin for a Garda Youth Award due to her charity work: firstly with GOAL -recording an original song along with a fundraiser in Bridgewater Shopping Centre with an online fundraiser and sending the funds earned to GOAL for struggling Syrian families. Aoibhin also got together with the Arklow Community Action Resource Centre and organised a charity concert for Arklow’s homeless. These events along with other achievements earned her the Independent Garda Youth Award which was presented to Aoibhin by singer/songwriter Luan Parle.

Aoibhin said that the award ceremony was buzzing full on brilliant young people and MC’d by Declan Meehan from East Coast FM. It was a great night for all involved.

Arklow Ukulele Players

2016 brings a whole load of new possibilities. The Arklow Ukulele Players are moving to The Breffini, Arklow (formerly Murphy’s). It’s a new location but the same great night of good fun, good music and good people. All levels of ukulele player are welcome. The main session starts at 7:30pm but beginners can come along at 7pm to get some extra help if they need it.

For more information please contact Ronan McCauley on 086 6017262.

Sing For Fun

Sing For Fun recommencing Sally O’Brien’s Arklow on Monday 25^th January 2016 at 8:00. As usual, new members are always welcome. If you are looking for something new and fun to do well now is the time to start. No singing experience required and no auditions. Also: for the Men. Sing For Fun – The Men is commencing on Wednesday 27^th January. Again, no auditions, and you do not require previous singing experience.

Trading Online Seminar

It’s your chance to find out how to use your online presence to increase sales at this hugely popular seminar. You may also qualify for a grant of up to €2,500 under the Trading Online Voucher scheme. This is free seminar and will take place at Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew from 9 am to 1 pm on Tuesday 19^th January 2016. To book your place please click here.

TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE