The Wicklow man who brought back the boat builders chair
A craftsman who has seen his business saved by reviving a fascinating 19th century Irish chair design will be in the spotlight at Gifted, the Contemporary Craft and Design Fair, at the RDS from...
View ArticleBridge Street Books named as An Post Irish Bookshop of the Year
Congratulations to Bridge Street Books in Wicklow Town who have been named as the An Post Irish Bookshop of the Year. The Awards ceremony took place at the Convention Centre in Dublin on Wednesday night.
View Article‘Glaciers, Glens and Granite: An Exploration of the Geology of County...
The Heritage office of Wicklow County Council is delighted to announce a new publication ‘Glaciers, Glens and Granite: an Exploration of the Geology of County Wicklow.’ This is a joint project with...
View ArticleLaragh Glendalough notes week November 21st
Annamoe Christmas Tree Lighting Come along to Annamoe for the Christmas Tree Lighting Event at the Plantbox Coffee Dock, 4pm for a Christmas celebration. Adults can buy mulled wine(non alcoholic) with...
View ArticleHollywood notes week November 21st
Whistwhist is in the centre on the 28th of November from 8.00 – 11.00pm. Hollywood Christmas fairthe Hollywood centre are holding the annual Christmas fair on the 3rd of December in the centre from 10...
View ArticleRoundwood notes week November 21st
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas lights in Roundwood village will be turned on Saturday 3rd of December after 7pm mass (circa 7:45pm) followed by festive refreshments in Roundwood Parish Hall. Dig out...
View ArticleCarnew notes week November 21st
MEMORIAL MASS There is a memorial mass on Sunday 11th December at 11am in Askamore church for Pat Banana Brennan, England and formerly of Brideswell who died recently in England , there is...
View ArticleGreystones notes week November 28th
Art History in Greystones Library|24 November 2022 Greystones Libray, Mill Road, Greystones; 12.15 pm to 12.45 pm. Final lunchtime opportunity to learn more about art. Susan Campbell, Art...
View ArticleHighest cases of respiratory viruses in children recorded Nationwide last week.
GPs and Hospitals across the country continue to see a rise in the numbers of young children affected by respiratory symptoms and viruses. Last week saw the highest cases of RSV the country has...
View ArticleLight up a Life for Wicklow Hospice
This year, Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services Wicklow Hospice takes part in the Light Up A Life fundraiser for the third year. Volunteers from the Wicklow Hospice will be in Bridgwater Shopping...
View ArticleChristmas Markets & Christmas Lights coming up this week
Here in Wicklow, we have a huge array of talented craftspeople some of whom sell all year round and some who make Christmas their season for selling whilst dedicating the rest of the year to creating....
View ArticleBlack Friday and Cyber Monday – Your local Citizens Information Centre is...
As we now prepare to start our Christmas shopping, many of us will be splashing out on Black Friday which is on 26th November, or Cyber Monday on 29th November. Your local Citizens Information Centre...
View ArticleBen’s Barnardos Fundraiser
Young Ben O’Dea was front and centre at the Aras Lorcain Community Centre in Arklow last weekend as they held their Annual Christmas Fair following ‘The Covid hiatus’. The hall itself was full to the...
View ArticleWicklow Christmas Market gears up to reopen on Friday for it’s second weekend...
Wicklow Christmas Market gears up for its second weekend after a very successful opening weekend. Wicklow Town was brought to life with the twinkling lights and festive sounds of the market, ice...
View ArticleNaas General Hospital (NGH) implement strict visiting guidelines
Naas General Hospital (NGH) is implementing strict visiting guidelines to protect patients and staff and prevent the spread of infection. With an increase in Covid-19 cases, alongside the high...
View ArticleCost Price rental properties released in Delgany this week
The Land Development Agency has launched its first cost rental offering to the market in Archers Wood, Delgany, Co. Wicklow in partnership with Cairn Homes. In total, 142 homes in this north Wicklow...
View ArticleWander and Wonder Exhibition continues at Arklow Library for 1 more week.
‘Wander & Wonder’, an exhibition by Wicklow-based artist Sarah Eva Manson. This process-led body of work invites viewers to experience the natural world through the lens of nature connectedness and...
View ArticleGreen light for Wicklow College of the future
Minister Harris announces significant milestone for Wicklow as he confirms go ahead for next phase of proposal development for capital investment. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research,...
View ArticleNominations open for County Wicklow Volunteer Awards 2022
Do you have a friend, a family member, a colleague that month after month, and often year after year, makes your town, your village, your community a better place? Is there a volunteer or team of...
View ArticleSanta arrives in Arklow today to switch on the tree lights
This year’s Christmas Festival kicks off today at about 12/12.30 Lots of music and entertainment throughout the day in the bandstand on the Main Street. Santa is arriving before 5pm to switch on the...
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