Wicklow County Tourism Launches 2008 Christmas Campaign And Competition

Wicklow County Tourism has launched its sparkling 2008 Christmas Campaign this month, with an extensive festive section on their website at visitwicklow.ie

Here you will find all the information you need about what is happening in the Garden County this season, including parties, accommodation packages, activities, markets, shopping and more.

As part of their campaign, Wicklow County Tourism is holding spectacular weekly Christmas competitions with the opportunity to win great prizes.

All you have to do is click into the competition each week and answer a simple question to be in with the chance of winning.

Prizes over November and December include two nights B&B for two people at the Brooklodge Hotel, dinner for two at the Arklow Bay Hotel, two nights free accommodation in Knockree Hostel's Honeymoon Suite, vouchers for Crossfire Paintball Games and plenty more exciting prizes to be won.   

This November and December there is a whole host of seasonal activities for all the family to enjoy in Wicklow from carol singing to Santa visits taking place all over the county.

From lights ceremonies to tours and Christmas parties to fun days out for all ages, you will find all the information in their new online section, together with a handy events calendar, with all the best events and activities taking place over the festive season.

Commenting on Wicklow County Tourism's Christmas Campaign, Chairman Tom Fortune said, "Members of Wicklow County Tourism have made a huge effort this year to make sure that visitors to the county will have a wonderful time this Christmas.

"A lot of activity is taking place in County Wicklow throughout November and December.

"There is something for all ages and budgets."

Tourism Development Officer Fred Verdier said, "Wicklow is a year-round destination and Christmas is one of its highlights. Wicklow County

"Tourism will have regular seasonal specials on our website over the coming year with January dedicated to Health and Beauty, February focusing on Valentine's Day and Weddings and St. Patrick's Day in March etc."

Tom Fortune added, "I have no doubt that the festive season in the Garden County will be more exciting and more entertaining than ever before, so why not come and share the magic of Christmas in Wicklow."