Arklow & District Chamber Ball and Awards Ceremony 2016 Friday 16th September 2016 in the Arklow Bay Hotel
THE CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 5th AUGUST 2016 BECAUSE OF GREAT RESPONSE.
You can nominate on this website, by email chamber@arklow.ie, complete one of the Nomination Forms which have been distributed around the town or use the form published in the Wicklow People on Wednesday 13th July.
The awards will recognise local people & businesses and their achievements in the following categories:
- Best New Start Up sponsored by Allied Irish Bank
For any business opened within the last 12 months
- Best Established Business sponsored by Arklow Business Enterprise Centre
For established businesses who excel in any sector, small, medium or large
- The Service Excellence Award sponsored by Elavon Merchant Services
To recognise those companies providing outstanding to their customers
- The Young Achiever Award sponsored by Bank of Ireland
This award goes to a young person who has given service to the community through any field such as, entrepreneurial, sport, education, arts, culture or community service
- Ambassador for Tourism Award sponsored by Arklow Bay Hotel
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 Sponsored by Bridgewater Shopping
Any outstanding employee can be nominated by customers, co-workers or an employer
- The Person of the Year Award Sponsored by Servier (Ireland) Industries Ltd
This award will recognise a person who, through their achievements, has made an outstanding contribution to the town or is an Ambassador for Arklow
Schedule – 2016 Maritime Festival Weekend
Friday 29th July
7.30 pm – Maritime Queen & King Selection. Princesses and Princes will meet at the Lifeboat Station to begin their parade around the town. Later that evening in the Arklow Sailing Club the Maritime Festival Queen and King will be selected.
Saturday 30th July
Fun On The Quay & Vikings
8.00 pm – Stunt Drive Ireland Exhibition
8.30 pm – Lifeboat Bingo in Arus Lorcain
ALL EVENTS from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
- Wheel of Fortune
- Music on Stage with Local Artists
- Lifeboat Shop Open
- Bouncy Castles
- Burger Stall and BBQ
- Goldfish Stall
- Brocklebank Museum Boat
Sunday 31st July
10.00 am – 6.00 pm – East Coast Radio Roadshow
10.00 am – 2.00 pm – Tommy Greene
2.00 pm – 6.00 pm – Andy Clarke
12.00 pm – Arklow Pipe Band
1.30 pm – Blessing of the fleet
2.00 pm – Dog show
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Crash scene Emergency services display
ALL DAY FUN ON THE QUAY
- Trophy Roadshow Display: World Cup, All Ireland’s McCarthy Cup, The Sam Maguire and The Premiership Cup
- Reptile Zoo
- Stitches Boat Rides Around The Bay
- Ironman / Aqua Man
- Disney Characters
- South East Archers
- Music Stage: The Vault
- Burgers Stall
- A food area – Enjoy the treats!!
- Numerous Stalls
- Ukulele Players
- Arklow Majorettes
- Bouncy Castle
- Wheel of Fortune
- Brocklebank Museum Boat
- Lifeboat Shop Open
- Goldfish Stall
For more information and updates, visit Arklow Maritime Festival website or Facebook page.
Welcome to Arklow Maritime Museum
- Open all year around (Excluding Christmas and New Year holidays)
- Parties are welcome and visits can be arranged outside normal working hours
- School visits can be organised to suit the needs of different age groups
- Special discount prices are available for group bookings.
For further details or bookings please call 086 4460784.
Arklow Maritime Museum continues to improve its facilities by adding new exhibitions and displays. After thirty years since it was first opened, thanks to a dedicated group of Arklow people headed by the late Mark Synnott, they welcome visitors to the new site in the Bridgewater Centre.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
Wednesday: 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
Thursday: 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
Friday: 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
Monday / Sunday: Open on request for groups and tours
Telephone: 086 446 0784
Email: maritimemuseumarklow@gmail.com
Sale of Shed ‘Stuff’
This Sunday 31st July during Arklow Maritime Festival Weekend there will be Sale of Shed ‘Stuff’ at The Brook, Arklow (just down from the Silver Band Hall, next to the Kingdom Hall). The sale will be from 11.30 am to 5.00 pm. Proceeds for the Marsh project & Arklow Lifeboat.
A Night For Ray – Arklow
A fundraiser for The Bone Marrow For Leukeimia Trust in memory of Raymond Gaffney.
A Night For Ray returns in Raymond’s home town of Arklow Co.Wicklow featuring some of the best music the county has to offer. Playing on the night will be Brian Lawlor, Black Cheery and Feel The Pinch. This will be a night of serious craic for a great cause so let’s pack the place out.
Tickets are €10 and are on sale in Raymod Gaffney and Sons 18 Main Street or on the door on the night.
Friday 5th August at 8.30 pm in The Breffni Bar and The Holy Grail Restaurant.
Crazy Golf at Bridgewater Shopping Centre
Help the Bridgewater Shopping Centre celebrate the great sport of golf being added to the Rio 2016 Olympics! Mini crazy golf events will take place on Saturday 6th August from 1 pm – 5 pm. Play and win – token prizes will be given out on the day. There will also be FREE face painting on the mall.
AMA Musical Pub Quiz
Who is the most musical family in Arklow? Who are the most knowledgeable group of friends when it comes to music? You can find out at AMA’s first ever musical pub quiz on Thursday 18th August at 8 pm in Kennys of the Harbour. Everyone here loves quality entertainment & wants a venue for us all, so please come and support but there will only be a limited no of tables so book yours early to avoid disappointment.
Click here for updates.
Glenart outdoors presents open air country and western night
This August don’t miss the outdoor country and western night with live acts from the well known “Legends of American Country Tribute Show” and many other supporting acts including John Hogan, Keelan, Ben Troy and Gary Gamble. Full bar available on the night and food available by The Barbecue Cowboys. Dust off those cowboy boots and hats and join them in the old courtyard of Glenart Estate for a night not to be missed.
Friday 26th August 8 pm – Midnight Glenart Estate, Arklow, Co.Wicklow
Click here for more information.
Glenart Outdoors,
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
(E): bookings@glenartoutdoors.com