Wicklow Uplands

2023-04-01 | Court House Arts Centre, Tinahely, Dwyer Square, Ballinacor,, Tinahely, Wicklow, Ireland
Citizens Science in the Wicklow Mountains Event details
Courthouse Art Centre, Tinahely.
This Free Event take place on Saturday 1st April 2023 from 10am to 5.30pm

SUAS Conference
2022-11-17 08:50 - 16:00 UTC | Glenview Hotel, A63 DC95, Ireland
The SUAS Project is delighted to announce the hosting of a special conference on Thursday, November the 17th of November in the Glenview Hotel In county Wicklow . Organised to coincide with the successful conclusion of the five-year EIP-AGRI Project, the event programme will explore and discuss the key findings of the project with a host of guest speakers, which includes a keynote presentation from Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett, panel discussions and a guided field trip to see the innovative work currently being undertaken across the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands.
Along with presentations from the project team made up of project manager, international guest speakers include Professors Julia Aglionby and Davy McCraken; both renowned for their research and expertise on the use and management of the UK’s extensive upland regions. Also joining them on the stage is the consultant ecologist Faith Wilson who has worked extensively with the SUAS Project. The event organisers are especially excited to announce that Irish-based journalist and well-known television presenter Ella McSweeney will be filling the role of Guest Chair at the event.

SUAS Conference Field Trip
2022-11-16 13:30 - 17:30 | Wicklow
The SUAS Project is delighted to announce the hosting of a special conference on Thursday, November the 17th of November in the Glenview Hotel In county Wicklow with the additional option of a guided field trip to see the innovative work currently being undertaken across the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands.
The conference has been organised to coincide with the successful conclusion of the five-year EIP-AGRI Project. The event programme will explore and discuss the key findings of the project with a host of guest speakers, which includes a keynote presentation from Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett, panel discussions and a guided field trip to see the innovative work currently being undertaken across the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands.
Along with presentations from the project team made up of project manager, international guest speakers include Professors Julia Aglionby and Davy McCraken; both renowned for their research and expertise on the use and management of the UK’s extensive upland regions. Also joining them on the stage is the consultant ecologist Faith Wilson who has worked extensively with the SUAS Project. The event organisers are especially excited to announce that Irish-based journalist and well-known television presenter Ella McSweeney will be filling the role of Guest Chair at the event.

The Condition Of Upland Paths In The Wicklow Mountains
2022-09-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Wicklow
Following the completion of an extensive survey focussed on the current condition of many of county Wicklow’s upland paths, a special online event has been organised to discuss and share details found in its final report.
Aside from managed trails such as the Wicklow Way, there is an extensive network of informal paths that criss-cross the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands, connecting routes, peaks and popular points of interest for hikers and walkers. Evolved through common usage over the decades, the impact of the ever-increasing footfall on these paths contribute to soil erosion and the loss of vegetation and sensitive habitats. Often scarring the landscape, the paths frequently cross fragile peat soil, leading to a loss of carbon and water runoff that affects the water quality of upland streams.
To establish an accurate understanding of the current path conditions, Wicklow Uplands Council, Wicklow Mountains National Park (NPWS) and a host of project partners that includes Coillte, County Wicklow Partnership/Rural Recreation Officer, Mountaineering Ireland, Mountain Meitheal and Wicklow County Council, commissioned a specialist survey to investigate further and to explore possible solutions to ensure that these areas are sustainably managed for future generations.
With funding received through the LEADER Programme, an extensive survey of over 160km of many of the popular upland paths located throughout the region, was recently completed by expert path surveyors ‘Walking the Talk’.
With biodiversity and landscape preservation, along with sustainable recreational enjoyment in mind, a public event titled ‘The Condition Of Upland Paths In The Wicklow Mountains’ has been organised for 3pm on Wednesday the 28th of September. Led by Chris York of ‘Walking the Talk’, the online event that includes a Q & A session on the findings of the survey, offers a great insight into how to potentially address the damaged areas, minimize future erosion and sustainably manage recreational usage into the future. Given the importance of the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands as an invaluable natural resource for recreational activities, fresh water, conservation efforts and climate mitigation measures, both the event and upcoming release of the final report, are expected to generate considerable interest from a wide-reaching audience.
To attend the event, advance registration is required by visiting https://bit.ly/3SqjvAA
For further information email, bdunne@wicklowuplands.ie

Wicklow Uplands Council AGM & Summer Panel Meeting (2022)
2022-07-13 19:00 - 21:30 | The Glendalough Hotel, Glendalough, Wicklow, Ireland
If you live, work or perhaps enjoy recreational activities in the Wicklow and Dublin uplands, this event offers the perfect occasion to be part of the conversation on its sustainable development and the issues that affect the region.
Taking place on the evening of July the 13th in the Glendalough Hotel, the event commences at 7pm with a panel meeting which provides an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation, environmental and farming sectors. This is followed by nominations being made to the Board of Directors.
The AGM starts at 8pm with an overview on what has been a very busy time indeed for the Council, with a number of significant projects underway. Guest speaker on the night will be the Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Brian Gleeson.
Formed in 1997, Wicklow Uplands Council is an independent, voluntary organisation that offers a collective voice to its diverse membership. Focussing on the sustainable development of the Wicklow and Dublin uplands, the Council is involved with a wide range of projects such as recreational and trail development, the PURE Project, deer management, heritage interpretation and community led projects. It is also the final year of the innovative ‘Sustainable Uplands Agriculture-environment Scheme (SUAS)’ Project, an EIP project that’s working with hill-farmers and other stakeholders across the region to address declining habitats.The Council also leads policy development on a range of issues affecting upland communities and its biodiversity.
All interested parties are very welcome to attend to discover, discuss and participate in the conversation. The event is open to everyone, including non-members (although only members can vote). Membership forms will also be available for groups and individuals seeking to join on the night.
For further information, contact the office on 01-2818406

POSTPONED - 'A Journey to 1870's Lacken' - Heritage Walk
2020-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Lacken, Ireland
UPDATE: Due to a change to the current Covid-19 measures and advice announced this week, Wicklow Uplands Council and Wicklow Local Sports Partnership have made the decision to postpone the planned guided walk in Lacken until a future date. All interested parties will be contacted once a new date is confirmed.
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Wicklow Uplands Council in partnership with Wicklow Local Sports Partnership, are delighted to announce a guided heritage walk titled ‘A Journey to 1870’s Lacken’ to be held on October the 24th at 10am.
The first in a series of free, planned Heritage Walks to be held across County Wicklow in the coming months, this walk follows the mountainous route once taken by the communities of Lugnagun and Blackrock to Lacken, where the nearest church, school and other amenities could be found.
Led by local guide Alfie Zeller, the event links with the recently restored Mass Paths, and passes numerous examples of abandoned settlements and historical sites, each with their own intriguing tale to tell.
Participants will also visit a megalithic tomb constructed during the Neolithic Period around 3,300BC – one of several known megalithic sites in the area, with the passage tombs of Seefin, Seahan and Seafingan located on nearby slopes.
Climbing up to the ridgeline between Lugnagun and Sorrel Hill, the panoramic views that take in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the Blessington Lakes, provide a vista stunning setting for the occasion.

The event is free, open to everyone above the age of 12 and promises to be an informative, fun and enjoyable experience with plenty of stories and anecdotes shared along the route.

‘A Journey to 1870’s Lacken’ Guided Walk (Saturday Option)
2020-08-29 14:15 - 16:15 | Wicklow
To celebrate National Heritage Week, why not join us for a guided walk titled ‘A Journey to 1870’s Lacken’ – (two options available).

Responding to this year’s theme of ‘Heritage and Education: Learning from our Heritage’, Wicklow Uplands Council in partnership with Lacken Community Development, have created a programme that explores some of the rich and diverse heritage found in the locality of the west Wicklow village of Lacken.
Led by local guide Alfie Zeller, the event follows the mountainous route once taken by the communities of Lugnagun and Blackrock to Lacken, home to the nearest church, school and other amenities. Linking with the recently restored Mass Paths, the walk passes numerous examples of abandoned settlements and historical sites, each with their own intriguing tale to tell.
Participants will also visit a megalithic tomb constructed during the Neolithic Period around 3,300BC – one of several known megalithic sites in the area, with the passage tombs of Seefin, Seahan and Seafingan located on nearby slopes.
Climbing up to the ridgeline between Lugnagun and Sorrel Hill, the panoramic views that take in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the Blessington Lakes, provide a stunning setting for the occasion.
Originally scheduled to take place last week, the two options were moved to this week due to the adverse weather that spread across the country. The Thursday evening event is fully booked, however, there are still places available for the walk this Saturday, the 29thof August commencing at 2.30pm.
The event is free, open to everyone above the age of 12 and promises to be an informative, fun and enjoyable experience with plenty of stories and anecdotes shared along the route.
In line with Covid 19 guidelines, the Council needs to carefully manage the number of attendees, so we request that you confirm your interest in attending either of the events no later than 5pm on Thursday the 27th of August. Please correspond by email: bdunne@wicklowuplands.ie or phone: 01- 2818406.
More details on the event, including important information for interested parties, can be found by visiting: HERE.
‘Exploring Lacken’s Built Heritage’ Video Project

Coordinated by The Heritage Council since 2005, National Heritage Week has become Ireland’s largest cultural event. This year’s programme includes the exciting addition of digital and online formats, providing innovative ways to explore Ireland’s diverse heritage with online talks, exhibitions, virtual tours, podcasts, videos and blogs.
As part of the Council’s programme of events, a special video project has been produced to acknowledge and celebrate much of the built heritage around the locality of Lacken. It offers a visual tour of the many points of interest and for those considering the guided walk event, it highlights some of the sites we’ll be visiting.
Lacken’s Rich Heritage
Sitting on the slopes of the Wicklow Mountains along the picturesque Lake Drive, Lacken’s hillsides demonstrate evidence of early settlers, with examples of megalithic tombs, bullaun stones and caves. More recent 19th century hillside features include dry stones walls, lazy beds and the recently rejuvenated mass path.
Built structures made from the locally-mined Wicklow granite are abundant, with the local church, school house, bridges and an historic graveyard standing as strong as the day they were constructed.
Lacken witnessed dramatic changes to its landscape and to the community itself, as the valley was flooded to create the Poulaphouca Reservoir, also known as the Blessington Lakes, in the late 1930’s. This ambitious joint project between the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) and Dublin City Council to supply Dublin’s rapidly growing population with fresh water

‘A Journey to 1870’s Lacken’ Guided Walk (Thursday Option)
2020-08-27 18:45 - 20:40 | Wicklow

Joint Panel Meeting in Hollywood
2020-02-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Hollywood Community Centre
Wicklow Uplands Council takes a community led approach to sustainable development in the Wicklow And Dublin Uplands in partnership with the people who live, work and recreate there.
Would you like to take part in the discussion?

A Joint Panel Meeting will take place on the 25th of February at the Hollywood Community Centre
Hosted by Wicklow Uplands Council, this event is a joint meeting of its panel groups to provide an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.
One of the topics to be discussed is the shared recreation use of the uplands, with representatives of Mountaineering Ireland, Motor Cycling Ireland, NPWS and a host of interest groups participating at the event.

Each of the 4 panel groups (listed below) will break into individual meetings to discuss relevant issues, activities and initiatives and seek input and feedback from the panel representatives.
– Community Panel
– Economic and Tourism Panel
– Environment and Recreation Panel
– Farming and Landowning Panel

The key objectives of the meeting are:
– To provide an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.
-To identify opportunities to strengthen each of these sectors.
– To discuss ‘live’ issues within the panels and look at ways in which Wicklow Uplands Council can assist member organisations and individuals.
– To provide an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.
-To identify opportunities to strengthen each of these sectors.
– To discuss ‘live’ issues within the panels and look at ways in which Wicklow Uplands Council can assist member organisations and individuals.

If you are interested in coming along please RSVP to info@wicklowuplands.ie or ph: 01 2818406. Refreshments will be available.
New members are always welcome and you can sign up on the night.

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:
The Uplands Council believes that the people who live, work and recreate in the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands must be provided with opportunities to participate in the various local, regional and national decision making processes affecting the area. The Council represents the views of the local people and presents their case to the statutory decision makers.

‘The Future of Hill Farming in the Dublin Mountains’ Information Event
2020-02-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Glenasmole Community Centre
An information event titled ‘The Future of Hill Farming in the Dublin Mountains’ will take place this Thursday, February the 6th in Glenasmole, County Dublin.
The open event has been organised jointly between the SUAS Pilot Project and Teagasc and will explore a range of topics related to hill farming in the Dublin Mountains.
Guest speakers from the National Parks & Wildlife Service, Teagasc and the SUAS Project, will be at hand to discuss the ecological importance of our uplands, sustainable and profitable hill farming practices and offer an insight to the current conditions of the local upland habitats.
The event also includes a site visit to a nearby hill to assess its current condition and to discuss the management options available to return it to good agricultural and environmental condition.
Launched in 2018, the SUAS Pilot Project is addressing the decline in hill farming activities and the promotion of sustainable practices in the Wicklow and Dublin uplands on a number of selected sites in the region.
The event is open to all interested parties and the organisers recommend appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn to the site visit.
The event begins at 11am at the Glenasmole Community Centre.

SUAS Pilot Project at the 2019 National Ploughing Championships
2019-09-19 13:30 - 17:30 | Wicklow
Come and visit the SUAS Pilot Project as it exhibits at the 2019 National Ploughing Championships on Thursday the 19th of September.
Discover how the Sustainable Uplands Agri-environment Scheme (SUAS) project is finding solutions to address the decline in the biodiversity and hill farming activities in the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands.
Declan Byrne, Project Manager of the SUAS Project will on hand to share details of the project and the progress it is making on nine locations in the uplands. Now in its second year, the innovative project has been working closely with established commonage groups, farmers, an ecologist and other professionals, to create and implement a land management plan for each of these sites.
Launched in 2018 by Wicklow Uplands Council, the five-year SUAS pilot project is one of 23 European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) projects established in Ireland. All of the EIP groups have been invited to exhibit at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s large marquee at scheduled times throughout the three day event.
Please come and visit the SUAS Project Team on Thursday the 19th of September from 1.30pm.
The marquee is located on Block 3, Row 19, Stand 422.

Nature Explorers – Treasure hunt
2019-08-28 11:00 - 13:00 | National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough, Upper Lake, Glendalough, Wicklow, Ireland
Varied activities help children to identify and appreciate the natural world. Activities are aimed at children aged 5 to 11 years.
This is an outdoor programme. Most activities will take place off track (not suitable for buggies).
An adult must stay with the children & be prepared to help.
Booking is essential (0404 45425)
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: National Park Information Office

Guided Walk of Glenasmole Valley - National Heritage Week
2019-08-21 18:45 - 20:45 | Wicklow
The theme for this year’s National Heritage Week is ‘Pastimes, Past Times’ and will see over 2,000 events happen across the country from the 17th – 25th of August. To celebrate the event, Wicklow Uplands Council are organising a guided walk with well-known local Donie Anderson around parts of the Glenasmole Valley on the evening of Wednesday the 21st.

Shaped by glacier activity and the River Dodder, the picturesque setting serves as the backdrop for this free event. It is open to everyone and promises to be a fun and enjoyable experience with plenty of stories and anecdotes shared along the route. This area of the Dublin uplands, has a deep history going back to the mythologies of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his band of Irish warriors, Na Fianna. Many of the old traditions and hill farming practices that were once a common sight in the valley, will be explored during the walk and it will also include a visit to the Bog Road to take in the full vista of Dublin Bay and its capital city.

Participants should meet beforehand at 6.45pm outside the Old Mill in Tallaght. Due to a bus service being organised to accommodate the group, advance booking is essential. Please RSVP by the 19th of August by sending an email info@wicklowuplands.ie or phone 01-2818406.

Nature Explorers – Mammal tracking
2019-08-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Wicklow

SUAS Open Day and Demonstration Event in West Wicklow
2019-08-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Wicklow
This inaugural SUAS Pilot Project (Sustainable Uplands Agri-environment Scheme) Open Day and Demonstration Event will provide insight to the project through a series of short talks and a site visit to a nearby participating upland commonage area.
Ireland’s Uplands are vital natural and cultural heritage sites which have been traditionally managed by upland farmers for generations. The SUAS Project aims to support upland farmers while protecting this significant heritage by remunerating farmers for activities which improve and protect their farmed habitats.
Organised to coincide for National Heritage Week, the event will commence in the Hollywood Community Centre at 11am where Declan Byrne, Project Manager of the SUAS Project and a number of other speakers, will give an overview of the project and the positive impact it is having to upland commonages. An exhibition from the National Rural Network on the EIP AGRI projects in Ireland will also be on display for all to enjoy.
The assembled group will then travel by bus to the nearby Granamore Commonage, which is one of the locations that was included in the first round of the SUAS Project.

The lands which are now within the boundaries of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, were formerly part of Lord Waterford Estate in County Wicklow and contain a number of interesting features such as old turf cutting banks, a small hill of blanket bog, a Mass rock, and the Douglas River and other water systems.The commonage area is being managed by ten shareholders, participating in the SUAS Project through a formal commonage group structure.
Those attending the event will be guided to four stops on the site to observe demonstrations related to the land management activities being undertaken as part of the project.
Presentations and discussion will include topics such as commonage management, roadway and culvert repair, gully planting and streamside vegetation, and vegetation management practices such as controlled burning and cutting. A number of speakers will contribute to the visit including representatives from NPWS, the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science and a number of the local farmers.

Topic Examples include:
What is on our uplands and why are they important?
Enda Mullen, National Parks & Wildlife Service
Collective farming & management of our uplands
Monica Gorman, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science
What is the SUAS Project actually doing?
Declan Byrne, SUAS Project Manager

The free event is open to all interested parties and includes refreshments and the transfer to Granamore by bus. Appropriate clothing and footwear will be required for the site visit which is quite exposed. Due to transport logistics, advance booking is advised. Please RSVP to info@wicklowuplands.ie or 01-2818406.
For further information on the event, please visit: www.wicklowuplands.ie/suasproject

Nature Explorers – Flowers & pollinators
2019-08-14 11:00 - 13:00 | National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough, Upper Lake, Glendalough, Wicklow, Ireland

Bat Walk and Talk
2019-08-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Education Centre, Glendalough, Ireland
Bat Talk
7:30 p.m. in the Education Centre
followed by
Bat Walk
8.30 p.m. at the Information Office
Suitable for all ages. Booking is not required.
A torch and midge repellent are advised. Visitors are welcome to attend either or both event.
The Bat Talk is family friendly, and suitable for all ages. After the Talk, head over to the Information Office for the Bat Walk.
Watch the bats emerge from their roost. Then follow them through the woods. Hear their call with bat detectors.

Nature Explorers – Moth recording
2019-08-07 11:00 - 13:00 | National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough, Upper Lake, Glendalough, Wicklow, Ireland
To help children to identify and appreciate the natural world.
Booking esstenial

W.P.N.S. - BAT WALK
2019-07-17 21:30 | Wicklow
Meeting at the Information Office Glendalough to watch hundreds of bats emerge from their roost before following them through the woodlands and listening to them with bat detectors. Bring a torch and midge repellent. Great for all ages and booking is not essential.

Wicklow Uplands Council AGM & Panel Meeting.
2019-07-08 19:00 - 21:30 | The Glendalough Hotel, Glendalough, Wicklow, Ireland
Wicklow Uplands Council AGM with guest speaker, Mr. Simon Harris, TD and Minister for Health.

If you live, work or perhaps enjoy recreational activities in the Wicklow and Dublin uplands, then this event offers the perfect occasion to be part of the conversation on its sustainable development.
Beginning at 7pm in the Glendalough Hotel, the event commences with a joint panel meeting which provides an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors and to make nominations to the Board of Directors.
The AGM starts at 8pm with an overview on what has been a very busy 12 months for the council. We are also delighted to be able to introduce our guest speaker, Mr. Simon Harris, TD and Minister for Health.
Formed in 1997, Wicklow Uplands Council is an independent, voluntary organisation that offers a collective voice to its diverse membership.
Focussing on the sustainable development of the Wicklow and Dublin uplands, the Council is involved with a wide range of projects such as recreational and trail development, PURE Project, the innovative SUAS Project, deer management and community led projects such as the countywide network of heritage interpretative panels. The Council also leads policy development on a range of issues affecting upland communities and its habitats.
The event is open to everyone, including non-members (although only members can vote). Membership forms will also be available for groups and individuals seeking to join on the night.

There are 2 parts to the evening event with interested parties warmly welcome to attend both.

At 7pm, the council’s 4 panel groups (listed below), will break into individual meetings to discuss relevant issues, activities and initiatives and seek input and feedback from the panel representatives. Along with making nominations to the Board of Directors, it’s a great opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.
– Community Panel
– Economic & Tourism Panel
– Environment & Recreation Panel
– Farming & Landowning Panel

AGM AGENDA
– Welcome & Apologies
– Adoption of minutes of AGM held on Wednesday 20th June 2018
– Matters Arising
– Financial Report; Garvan Hickey – Treasurer, Tom Doyle – IFAC Accountants
– Appointment of Auditor
– Chairman’s Address: Mr Tom Byrne
– Co-ordinator’s Report & Project Update: Brian Dunne
– Guest Speaker: Mr Simon Harris, TD, Minister for Health
– Nominations to the board of directors – report from panel meetings
– Any other business

If you are interested in coming along please RSVP to info@wicklowuplands.ie or ph: 01 2818406.

The Uplands Council believes that the people who live, work and recreate in the Uplands must be provided with opportunities to participate in the various local, regional and national decision making processes affecting the area. The Council represents the views of the local people and presents their case to the statutory decision makers.

WPNS - BUMBLEBEES
2019-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Education Centre, Glendalough, Ireland
Ireland has 21 species of bumblebees. Learn all about them during a talk and walk starting at 11 am in the Education Centre on Sunday 7th July. Booking is essential (0404-45425)

Laragh & Glendalough Sustainable Energy Action Meeting
2019-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co Wicklow
Join the Laragh & Glendalough Sustainable Energy Action group for a public information & workshop event this Thursday, May 23rd, 7pm in the Brockagh Resource Centre.
The event will introduce the new group & will be participatory (a workshop) to gather collective ideas and thoughts so that the community can start moving towards a brighter, more sustainable future.
The group has successfully partnered with Wicklow County Council, and recently submitted an Energy Masters Plan (an application for funding) into the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, with the overall aim of improving energy efficiency in the community & reducing our dependency on fossil-fuel based energy.
All are welcome to attend.
For more information, please click: http://bit.do/eS4zX

Wicklow Mountains Cycle Challenge 2019
2019-05-18 | Wicklow
Now in its’ fourth year, the Wicklow Mountains Cycle Challenge is an annual event organised by St James’s Hospital Foundation with all proceeds going to St James’s Hospital, Dublin.
Since its beginning in 2016, the event has doubled in participation and has raised over €50,000 for St James’s Hospital. All of the proceeds have been used to purchase new equipment for the hospital. This year, the proceeds are for our ICU Department.
The event starts and finishes in the stunning grounds of Russborough House, Blessington, Co Wicklow and participants have 2 routes to choose from.

50km – Our 50km route brings cyclists on a beautiful tour of Blessington Lakes before returning back to Russborough House.
Exact Route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2364245065

100km – Described by seasoned cyclists as “The toughest 100km in Wicklow”, this is a much more demanding route taking cyclists up some of the most notorious climbs in the Wicklow mountains including, Sally Gap, Shay Elliott & Slieve Maan.
Exact Route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2364231292

All participants will receive a souvenir event jersey and access to the post event refreshments.
ENTRY IS FREE FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO FUNDRAISE for the event by raising a minimum €150 in sponsorship.

If you do not wish to fundraise, you can choose from a number of entry options on the website:

More information on the event is available from: https://www.supportstjames.ie/wicklow-mountains-cycle-challenge-2/

Orwell Wheelers Randonnee 2019 Cycle Race
2019-05-04 09:00 - 18:00 | Wicklow
The Orwell Wheelers Randonnee cycle race takes place across the uplands on Saturday, May the 4th, with an expected 300 participants taking part.

The event is fully marshalled including the use of motorbikes. Please take note of the routes detailed below to reduce travel delays.

This year there are two routes being used:

The 146km main route, which includes Kilternan, Glencullen, Sally Gap, Lake Drive, Wicklow Gap, Laragh and Enniskerry.

Exact Route Of The Main Race

And a 92km “Lite Route”, which includes Kilternan, Glencullen, Sally Gap, Laragh, Roundwood and Enniskerry.

Exact Route Of The 92km Race

The chosen charity for the event is the Dundrum Arch Club, a social club for people with intellectual disabilities who meet in the Ballinteer Community School.

More Information on the race event is available at: https://www.orwellwheelers.org/…/1228-the-orwell-randonnee-…

Clara Vale Wildflower Walk
2019-04-28 11:00 - 15:30 | Co. Wicklow
Starting at the Stump of the Castle Car Park Rathdrum (Sat nav 52 94557362-6.225986) join staff for a stroll to identify some of the native spring flowers and other plants in the wonderful Clara Vale Nature Reserve. Booking is essential 0404 45656.

Art in the Park
2019-04-24 10:30 - 16:00 | Education Centre, Glendalough, Ireland
Learn how to draw native animals and birds. Morning session (10.30 a.m. to 12.30 pm) is for families (children over 7 with a parent). Afternoon session (2 to 4 pm) is for adults only. Paper & pencils will be provided.
Parking at Upper Lake Car Park, Glendalough for which there is a charge

All About Eggs Treasure Hunt
2019-04-19 10:00 - 2019-04-22 16:30 | Wicklow
Take part in a short treasure hunt. A map will guide you to various facts about eggs, but be warned there is no chocolate!
Booking is not required. Parking at Upper Lake Car Park, Glendalough

Learn Five Trees
2019-04-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Wicklow
Many people these days cannot recognise our common native trees. Stop by Information Office for just ten minutes and let staff teach you five trees – sessile oak, hazel, birch, hawthorn and holly. Booking is not required.

LitterPick of the Kippure & Sally Gap Road
2019-04-16 17:45 - 19:30 | Wicklow
Wicklow Uplands Council invites you to join a litter pick event along a stretch of the Sally Gap on evening of Tuesday the 16th April.
The event is being organised in conjunction with PURE Project, An Taisce National Spring Clean and the National Parks & Wildlife Service.
The route will begin at Kippure Adventure Centre and head along the Sally Gap Road (R759) adjacent to the Coronation Plantation till the well known Sally Gap crossroads.
All volunteers are welcome and should meet at 5.45pm at the Kippure Adventure Centre.
We would suggest that volunteers dress appropriately for the weather and if possible to also bring a pair of gloves.
All bags and litter pickers will be provided.
Refreshments will be provided afterwards in the Kippure Adventure Centre
For further details please contact Brian Dunne at bdunne@wicklowuplands.ie.

Recycling Workshop
2019-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co Wicklow
Laragh Tidy Towns will host a workshop on how to reduce waste and improve recycling in the home. The workshop will be followed by a short talk on climate change.
