Family of Wicklow woman in a coma offer update on her condition
22-year-old Hannah Leonard, from Bray, was training for the Dublin Marathon event when an accident earlier in October in Sicily left her in a coma. The family of Hannah Leonard have offered an update...
View ArticleChampion boxer Siofra Lawless set to receive hero’s welcome as she returns...
The 17-year-old Greystones boxer defeated Korea’s Sin Pak last weekend to claim her second world championship, the first Irish boxer since Katie Taylor to win back-to-back championships. Siofra Lawless...
View ArticleArklow optometrist awarded eye care medal by Specsavers founders
Optometrist Alana Moore has been honoured for looking after the eye health of Arklow by Specsavers founders Doug and Dame Mary Perkins. Ms Moore is one of only eight Specsavers optometrists from across...
View ArticleWicklow groups honoured at all-Ireland community awards
Two community groups based in Wicklow were honoured at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards on Saturday evening (November 2) at a gala ceremony in Monaghan. Tearmann Community Garden, County...
View ArticleJohn Coltrane’s – A Love Supreme @ Whale Theatre, Greystones
A Love Supreme – Live! A rare full performance of Coltrane’s iconic ‘A Love Supreme’ suite, featuring the legendary drummer Eric Ineke. Eric Ineke (drums) Michael Buckley (tenor saxophone) Leopoldo...
View ArticleWicklow farming community urged to help teachers deliver farm safety education
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link are calling on Wicklow communities to register their interest in a new farm safety education manual designed to support primary school teachers, and members of their local...
View Article‘Eyesore’ Ormonde cinema in Arklow to become housing development complete...
The old Ormonde Cinema building, which has long been disused and destroyed over time by multiple fires since closing in 2003, will soon be rejuvenated with a fresh new purpose. Located at the heart of...
View ArticleWicklow boy Oisin creates Tesco’s Christmas charity teddy
A talented 12-year-old from Greystones designed Tesco’s Christmas charity teddy – Simon the Sloth. When Tesco Ireland received a letter last year from young Oisin, stating that their last Christmas...
View ArticleSeven Wicklow projects to benefit from funding for rural water services
A number of Wicklow projects are due to benefit from funding allocated via the Rural Water Programme.
View ArticleGardaí urge Wicklow motorists to slow down for National Slow Down Day
National Slow Down Day offers motorists a chance to reflect on and correct their driving behaviours, especially the speed at which they drive. Gardaí in Wicklow are urging motorists to slow down for...
View ArticleTaoiseach encourages Wicklow homeowners to apply for Housing Adaptation...
The recent increase in grants to adapt homes will allow disabled and older people to live more independently across Wicklow Taoiseach Simon Harris said. As part of Budget 2025, Fine Gael increased the...
View ArticleBray’s first ever skate park is officially opened
After much campaigning on the part of skaters and local councillors, the new skate park in Bray has finally had its official opening ceremony. Skateboarders in the Bray area rejoiced last July when,...
View ArticleClimate Action Week proves a success in Wicklow
Wicklow County Council recently hosted Climate Action Week from October 14th to 20th, featuring over 38 events across the county. Climate Action Week events focused on various climate-related topics,...
View ArticleDonnelly assures Bray residents over proposed changes to Herbert Road access
Stephen Donnelly TD, Minister for Health and TD for Wicklow, has addressed community concerns regarding the potential closure of Herbert Road’s access to the N11. Acknowledging the importance of...
View ArticleGovernment failure to advance Greystones Coastguard Station having a...
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has expressed disappointment at what he described as the ongoing failure of the government to progress work on the construction of a new coastguard station at Greystones...
View ArticleGreystones Film Club: Sins Of Ireland @ Whale Theatre, Greystones
Greystones Film Club presents Sins Of Ireland (Ireland PG 81mins) Through the prism of the confession box – which has its origins in this country – Sins of Ireland is a portrait of an overlooked aspect...
View ArticleWhitmore praises award winning Tinahely Community Recycling Centre
Social Democrats TD for Wicklow, Jennifer Whitmore has congratulated the Tinahely Community Recycling Centre on their Pride of Place award and praised the local community for their innovation and hard...
View ArticleWhale Theatre owner announces retirement – seeks new interested parties for...
After 10 years of ownership, Ross McParland, founder and owner of the Whale Theatre, has announced that he will retire in the summer of 2025, leaving the door of the Whale Theatre open for new, fresh...
View ArticleLiterary trail should be developed in County Wicklow – Timmins
Fine Gael General Election Candidate for Wicklow, Councillor Edward Timmins is calling for the establishment of a literary trail around the county to celebrate the county’s long and strong association...
View ArticleWicklow residents over the age of 55 invited to take part in exciting musical...
County Wicklow residents aged 55 and over are invited to pick up instruments they used to play and start playing again with the help of Making Music with Trio Accord: the Wicklow Teaching Residency, a...
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