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The Glencree Valley possesses a rare stillness and natural beauty that makes it the ideal location for the Glencree Centre for Peace & reconciliation. One of the key facilities within the grounds is the very inviting Armoury Restaurant, Coffee Shop and Craft Centre. The serene atmosphere of the valley seems to permeate the warm and relaxed centre, which is perfectly perched overlooking stunning views of Rural Wicklow.
The Armoury Restaurant has recently launched an extended Menu designed and prepared by our new Chef Shane Bursey. Shane brings with him a wealth of knowledge and has worked in many well-known establishments such as the Kildare & University Men’s Club, Johnnie Foxes and Kelly’s Lounge. As well as the ever popular all day breakfast and snack menu serving homemade scones and muffins Shane has carefully selected a wide range of lunch and dinner menus to suit all tastes with ingredients sourced from local producers. And while enjoying the cuisine why not take in the beautiful surrounds of the Glencree valley in the outdoor decking area or just soak up the details of Glencree’s special history as displayed in the Armoury’s two permanent exhibitions.
The Armoury is open 7 days a week and can cater for up to 100 people for both daytime and evening functions, with pricing and menus to suit the customer being our speciality. We cater for small weddings with seating capacity for 55 people on our ground floor area and a further 45 people upstairs. Special offers are available to all Groups, who wish to avail of the restaurant for group activities and outings while at the same time members of the Glencree Programme team can bring you up to speed on the current programme events at the Centre for Peace & Reconciliation making your visit an interesting one. The Restaurant also has a Wine and Restaurant License and is wheelchair friendly.
Apart from the restaurant the centre also houses a craft shop, which holds an array of art, craft and homemade products and the centre is always on the look out for local craft suppliers. Plants, hanging baskets and containers for your garden, patio or veranda may be purchased, as can fresh garden produce, eggs, homemade bread, and homemade chutneys. The theme of reconciliation, peace and inclusion are clearly a part of the shop’s ethos as locally produced high quality goods created by community groups are supported. A beautiful selection of vibrantly coloured rugs, scarves and hand woven items by, Shuttleknit a Travellers group from Wicklow, are on display while at the same time you will find a display of bracelets, necklaces and other jewellery hand made in Palestine and Afghanistan, countries where Glencree currently has long-term programmes running.
Glencree also offers conference and meeting facilities at affordable rates to organisations and groups in the private, corporate, public and community sectors. We have six conference rooms for 6 to 60 people depending on the size of your group. We supply tea and coffee breaks and snacks. The unique setting brings a different energy to any event.
At Glencree we can also offer residential accommodation, which is ideal for groups holding private parties, wedding parties, walking groups, exercise programmes, meditation retreats, yoga, etc. Twin bedded, four bedded, five bedded, nine bedded and double bedded rooms are available in the Bridge Building while 7 newly refurbished twin bedded rooms are available in the Centre Building. All rooms are en suite, some of which are wheelchair friendly. Staying overnight at Glencree is an exceptional and magical experience. The fresh air and the breathtaking view of the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Glencree Valley will certainly put you in a different frame of mind where you can take time to reflect on the beauty of nature often forgotten in the rush of our busy lives.
The Centre is an ideal stop off for Coach Tours and visitors alike where they can indulge in the history of the former 18th century British Army Barracks, enjoy the best of County Wicklow’s wholesome homemade food at recession prices in a warm and friendly atmosphere and browse through the craft shop at your leisure. Special Offers every weekend. Discounts apply to all Senior Citizans.
For further details and bookings please contact Eileen Kennedy, Manager by email Eileen.kennedy@glencree.ie or telephone 01 2829711 – mobile 087 832 9235.
For information on things to do and places to visit in the Glencree area, click here.
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