Wicklow winner at the “Great Lengths Glammies”
Linda Thornton from Lynda T Hairdressing in Kilmacanogue has won the Great Lengths Creative Innovation Award at the Great Lengths Glammies Now in its 10th year, the prestigious awards by Great Lengths...
View ArticleGreen award for Avon Motors
Avon Motors in Rathdrum have been named as the Wicklow winners of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) EV Dealership Awards. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) this week...
View ArticleDon’t forget clocks go forward
Mother’s may be able to have breakfast in bed in the morning but it will be an hour earlier as the clocks go forward at 1am. Daylight saving time in Ireland will begin (go forward an hour) at 01:00 on...
View ArticleWicklow ranks ninth as best place to be a driver in Ireland
County Wicklow has ranked ninth as the best place to be a driver in Ireland, according to figures released from a new study. Irish motor insurance company Chill who published the study, analysed data...
View ArticleVirgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition
Virgin Media, in association with Screen Ireland, are committed to discovering different voices in film, and we are calling for ideas that bring diverse tales, voices and stories to life. The deadline...
View ArticleSinn Féin call for further scrutiny on Council’s Re-let Pilot Project
At a recent meeting of Wicklow County Council, a proposed pilot project for Council relets was discussed, following a request from Cllrs Grace McManus, Cllr Dermot ‘Daisy’ O’Brien, and independent Cllr...
View ArticleWicklow house prices rise 3.5% in three months
The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Wicklow has risen by 3.5% to €354,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Across the county,...
View ArticleCarnew notes week March 28th
BLOOD CLINIC Hospital demand is rising while blood supplies are low. We urgently need blood donors for our clinic to attend in The Community Centre, Tinahely on Thurs 31st March from 3.45pm – 8pm....
View ArticleDunlavin notes week March 28th
Dunlavin AFC Next Saturday April 2nd is a big day in the club. Two massive home games Our u13’s play Derry Rovers in the Shield Quarter final at 11.00am Our u15’s play Naas AFC White in the PJ Wallace...
View ArticleHollywood notes week March 28th
Hollywood Bingo Bingo takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Thursday night at 8.30pm with two jackpots to be won. Hollywood Pre-School...
View ArticleRoundwood notes week March 28th
SET DANCING Roundwood set dancing will resume on Thursday 7th April in the parish hall starting at 9pm. We look forward to welcoming back our usual dancers and also any new comers if they would like...
View ArticleGlanbia Ireland and Baileys to empower farm families through Ireland’s first...
Glanbia Ireland and its key dairy ingredients customer Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur are collaborating to support farm families’ positive environmental actions, with the launch of Ireland’s first...
View ArticleRSA child car seat check in Bray, Greystones and Wicklow
The Road Safety Authority will be holding a child seat “Check if it fits” Roadshow in a number of venues in Wicklow this week. The service is open from 10am – 5:30pm at each location and there is no...
View ArticleYesterday was the hottest day so far this year
Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far, according to Met Éireann. The Irish National Meteorological Service said it recorded a temperature of 18.9 degrees in Newport Furnace, Co Mayo, the...
View ArticleWarning issued to consumers over counterfeit Wonka branded chocolate bars
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is warning consumers not to buy or eat Wonka branded chocolate bars. This, it says, is due to an increase in reports that counterfeit chocolate bars bearing...
View ArticleWicklow Family Club to hold variety of classes every Friday
Wicklow Family Club has announced a variety of classes to be held every Friday that aim to support and educate participants. The club, which it says its aim is to provide a friendly environment while...
View ArticleLaragh Glendalough notes week March 28th
Laragh GAA Posted some pitch rules before the season kicks off for players, parents and visitors. The grounds and sidelines are strictly non-smoking zones. We have a ‘No Dogs’ policy with the...
View ArticleHigh risk forest fire warning extended
A warning about the heightened risk of potential forest fires has been extended until Friday. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine originally raised the warning level to an orange alert...
View ArticleWicklow woman who lost 6st now helping others as personal trainer
A Co Wicklow woman who lost an incredible six stone is now a personal trainer helping others with their weight loss and fitness journeys. Stephanie Porter-Murphy, who is originally from Laragh but now...
View ArticleCriteria changes for gay and bisexual men to donate blood
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has announced changes to the criteria for gay and bisexual men to donate blood. Commencing from today, the current deferral period for men who have sex with...
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