Cyclist Paul O’ Sullivan raises €12,700 for Wicklow Hospice and Arklow Cancer...
Paul O’Sullivan cycled 50km a day to raise these much-needed funds for two charities close to his heart. Paul O’Sullivan cycled an estimated 1,500km over the course of this enormous undertaking, and so...
View ArticleMatthews calls for 9% VAT Rate for food-led businesses to be reinstated in...
Green TD Steven Matthews has written to the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath to call for the 9% VAT Rate for food-led businesses to be reinstated following a series of engagements with Wicklow...
View ArticleTry out some traditional Irish instruments at Wicklow Library on the 10th of...
Did you know you can use your library card to borrow traditional Irish instruments from Wicklow Library? With the Leinster Fleadh coming up, now is the perfect time to get in touch with your musical...
View ArticleWicklow Artists at Connecting Artists 2024 National Exhibition at RCSI
Wicklow artists, Joe Hallam from Enniskerry and Brian Kennedy from Kilcoole and their artwork were pictured with broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan at the Connecting Artists 2024 Exhibit hosted by the...
View ArticleTinahely Show returning this August to celebrate richness and diversity of...
The official launch of the 2024 Tinahely Agricultural Show took place in picturesque Tinahely Village on Thursday July 4th, where details were announced for this annual celebration of rural life. The...
View ArticleMental Health Commission Report reveals the extent of the lack of Mental...
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has described the publication of the Mental Health Commission’s annual report for 2023 as revelatory, which he says lays bare the extent of underfunding and investment...
View Article€243,000 funding allocated to coastal erosion studies from Brittas Bay to...
Wicklow County Council has approved funding of €243,000 by the Office of Public Works in order to conduct two Coastal Erosion Risk Management Studies under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal...
View ArticleHouse prices in Co. Wicklow continue to rise
The latest report from MyHome.ie has found that house prices are rising at their fastest level in two years. The average price of a home in Wicklow is now €310,000, which is 7.6% more than last year....
View ArticlePhelim Drew Band: Folk, Blues & Banter @ Whale Theatre, Greystones
Phelim is delighted to be back at The Whale for this summer night with a “top of the bus” band: The incomparable Anto Drennan on guitar. A master of his craft who has explored his innatemusicality...
View ArticleStatus Yellow rainfall warning in place for Wicklow
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow rainfall warning for Co. Wicklow which is valid from 4:00am on Tuesday until 4:00am on Wednesday morning. Met Éireann have warned of potential travel risks due...
View ArticleWhat to expect at this year’s Leinster Fleadh in Wicklow Town
With just three days to go before the biggest celebration of traditional Irish song, dance, and culture kicks off in the cosy seaside town of Wicklow, what better time than now to run through some of...
View ArticleThree Wicklow groups shortlisted for National Lottery Good Causes Awards
Birdwatch Ireland, Glen of Imaal Irish Red Cross Mountain Rescue, and Kiltegan GAA Club have all made the shortlist for this year’s National Lottery Good Causes Awards. The National Lottery Good Causes...
View ArticleArklow Baton Twirlers on the way to Croatia to compete in European Cup
Young members of the Arklow Baton Twirlers have set off for Croatia to compete with Team Ireland at the WBTF 2024 European Cup. Team Ireland will compete against 15 other countries in the picturesque...
View ArticleCouncil announce road closure ahead of Arklow Seabreeze Festival
Wicklow County Council have given notice of the temporary closure of the following public road to facilitate the Arklow Seabreeze Festival 2024. Road to be closed: R772 – Main Street, Arklow. From the...
View ArticleGum Litter Taskforce tackle gum disposal in Greystones
Last week, the Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) arrived into a sunny and blustery Greystones as a part of its Summer Roadshow. The interactiveroadshow works with local authorities and communities across the...
View ArticleWicklow Pride Parade and Festival a resounding success
The Wicklow Pride Parade and Festival brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families, friends, and allies for a day to celebrate love, diversity, and hope for the future....
View ArticleCriminal barristers in Bray withdraw services today in protest over fees
It is the first of three planned days of actions to be undertaken by criminal barristers across 16 courthouses nationwide. Criminal barristers all over Ireland have withdrawn their services today in...
View ArticleIrish traditional songs about Wicklow
With the Leinster Fleadh coming up this weekend, what better time than now to take a look at some of the very best traditional Irish songs to be inspired by our very own Garden County! Whether in poem...
View ArticleWicklow Volunteer Centre urges public to help reduce hygiene poverty on the...
With the new school year fast approaching, the Wicklow Volunteer Centre are urging the public to help where they can when it comes to reducing hygiene poverty. The financial stress of the new school...
View ArticleMan arrested following €76,000 drug seizure in West Wicklow
The arrest and seizure took place yesterday, Tuesday the 9th of July, as part of an intelligence-led operation. A man in his 30s has been arrested following the seizure of approximately €76,000 worth...
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