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• Revival Gospel Choir are holding a fund-raising concert on Sunday 31st May

  in Sts Mary & Peter's Church, Arklow at 7.30pm

  supporting Eimear Byrne's campaign for life saving surgery.

  tickets available https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=2708

   

  

• Bluegrass BBQ Festival returns to Donard

   

  Following a sold-out event last year the Bluegrass BBQ Festival returns to Donard
  this weekend the 29 th and 30 th of May, featuring some of Irelands premier Bluegrass
  bands and celebrating award-winning local food producers.
  The festivities kick off in Toomeys Bar on Friday 29 th with a special pre-launch party
  with renowned Brazilian musician Franklin Martins starting at 4:30pm, the festival
  launch starts at 7pm with Mark Flynn, of the award-winning Blood Red Mountain
  Band, The Bluestack Mountain Boys plus special guests. Chef Marinho Epiphanio
  will be serving up an authentic Brazilian BBQ.

  
  There’s a fantastic lineup at the Community Hall on Saturday 30 th from 5:30pm
  featuring Ireland’s premier Bluegrass vocalist and guitarist Clem O’Brien and his
  band, along with Whistle, The Watery Hill Boys and The Bluestack Mountain Boys.
  Outdoors Chef Mark Ahessy, Head Chef from the Old Spot, recently listed in the
  Michelin Guide, has an extra special BBQ in store celebrating local producers such
  as Ridgeway Wagyu, Castleruddery Organic Farm and Ballyhubbock Farm,
  accompanied by bluegrass jam sessions in the marquee.
  Not to be missed! limited tickets are still available on Eventbrite.

  
  
  The event is organised by Donard Community Enterprises

  bringing the community together

  and celebrating all Donard has to offer

  to locals and visitors alike.

  

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  Wicklow Vintage Club invites you to the Rathdrum Vintage & Classic Show 2026, taking place on Sunday, June 7th at Rathdrum Rugby Grounds. Registration opens from 11:30am, with entry by donation and no set fee.

  A fantastic day out for vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts, families, and the local community, with all proceeds going to St. James’s Foundation, Rathdrum Cancer Support, and the Order of Malta Rathdrum

   

  

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  A Summer Choral Concert in aid of Purple House cancer support

  with Bella Voce ladies choir and Purple House choir

  will take place on Thursday 28th of May at 7:30pm

  in Holy Roseary church Greystones.

  Online tickets available at

  https://www.gr8events.ie/bella-voce-ladies-choir

   

  

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  Arklow Cancer Support offers emotional support and practical help to people living with cancer and their families and friends. Why not join them on Friday mornings from 10.30 for their popular drop in meetings. 

  www.arklowcancersupport.ie

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  Purple House offers support to people living with cancer and their families and their centre on Quinsburough Rd in Bray is open from drop-ins from 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday. Their trained support staff and volunteers are on hand to offer a cup of tea and a listening ear in total confidentiality. They can also help arrange other services and supports for you.

  You can find out more at purplehouse.ie