Tinahely woman Kate Kerr-Horan to represent Ireland at Paris Paralympics
The opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics 2024 will take place this evening at 7pm Irish time. 31-year-old Kate Kerr-Horan from Tinahely will represent Ireland at the Paris para dressage events on...
View ArticleJelly Tots Pre-School in Wicklow celebrates 10 year anniversary
Jelly Tots first opened their doors to Wicklow’s little ones in 2014. Jelly Tots owner Angela Thompson first discovered her love for childcare after having children of her own and spending time with...
View ArticleAverage new rents in Wicklow have increased by 37% since this government came...
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has said that average new yearly rents in Wicklow increasing by €553, or 37% over the past four years during the lifetime of this government is a damning indictment of...
View ArticleWicklow singer Niamh Beatrix Smith releases debut pop single ‘Irish Lad’
The 13-year-old Irish-South African singer has been making waves in recent years with appearances at the Junior Eurovision Ireland and by topping the charts on South African radio – and her debut pop...
View ArticleWicklow Town Heritage Walk still going strong as summer comes to close
The Wicklow Town Heritage Walk has been a staple of life in Wicklow Town all summer and has proven to be a success with both visitors and locals alike. A group of participants about to begin the...
View ArticleWicklow found to be among the most prevalent counties for fish kills
A report by Inland Fisheries Ireland has shown that Wicklow has logged a troubling amount of fish kill incidents since 1969. There have been 82 incidents of fish kill logged in Co. Wicklow between 1969...
View ArticleWicklow County Council launches annual ‘Tree Grant’
Wicklow County Council’s annual tree grant is now open for applications until Friday 27th September. The grant provides funding to local groups to plant trees on public spaces in their community, and...
View ArticleAgreement is reached regarding access rights to Wicklow Head
Wicklow County Council have announced that an agreement has been reached regarding access rights to Wicklow Head, which will be welcome news to walkers and sightseers. Wicklow County Council today...
View ArticleFYI Dance Academy dance for climate change
The FYI Dance Academy Youth Dance Company was selected to take part in a nationwide campaign to use art to make change. DuDanceNI were the leaders on this project, inviting 70 dancers from across...
View ArticleAn Evening with Fiachna Ó Braonáin @ Whale Theatre
We’re excited to welcome the wonderful Fiachna Ó Braonáin to a special live edition of the Social Fabric Podcast. As a founding member of the beloved Hothouse Flowers, Fiachna has left an indelible...
View ArticleNewcastle Colour Run returns
Get ready for an unforgettable experience where participants of all ages are drenched in a kaleidoscope of powdered colours from head to toe. Taking place in the picturesque village of Newcastle,...
View ArticleDonation portal set up to help Kilbride GAA Club recoup losses following...
The Community and Club Coffee Shop at Kilbride GAA Club was broken into earlier this week, with at least €1,000 in damages and €200 in cash stolen. It has been a challenging week for Kilbride GAA Club,...
View ArticleThomas Murphy Memorial Cup has new champions
Cathaoirleach of Bray MD, Sinn Féin Cllr Dermot ‘Daisy’ O’Brien was full of praise for this year’s community football tournament organised by Bray Travellers and the Wicklow Sports Promotion Unit....
View ArticleTaoiseach Simon Harris opens this year’s Harvest Festival in Greystones
Harvest Festival is a significant local event, aimed at strengthening the bonds of the community in Hawkins Wood, Aldborough, Charlesland and Greystones. The Harvest Festival is the first of its kind...
View ArticleFurther increase in the staff vacancy rate of Children’s Disability Network...
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has voiced his concern at the fact that there has been a further steep rise in the staff vacancy rate across Children’s Disability Network Teams over the past year....
View ArticleOne lucky primary school in Wicklow could be ‘switching on’ Christmas FM this...
Christmas FM is celebrating 100 day countdown to Christmas 2024 with one day live online special on 16th September, and this year, they’ll be searching for one lucky primary school in Ireland to switch...
View ArticleMotorists in Glenealy and Greystones caught driving over speed limit during...
Today is National Slow Down Day, a day where motorists are asked to slow down and be mindful of the dangers of speeding. Gardaí began a nationwide speed limit enforcement operation alongisde National...
View ArticleAnnual Bee and Honey Festival set to create lots of buzz in Ashford
The Heritage centre and parish grounds in Ashford will be transformed into a hive of activity on 21st September 2024 for the Annual Ashford & District Beekeepers’ association Honey Festival....
View ArticleWicklow Pride is shortlisted for a whole host of awards
Wicklow Pride has been shortlisted for Event of the Year, among others, at the GALAS LGBTQ+ Awards 2024. The Wicklow Pride Parade, which took place last July, was a resounding success that brought the...
View Article‘We are beyond angry and hurt’ Wicklow Tidy Towns condemn illegal dumping at...
Bags and piles of clothes were discovered dumped outside the recycling units at Abbey Street car park earlier today. And while the recycling units themselves were already full, some very annoyed...
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