Census participants asked to post back forms
Census field staff and enumerators have all worked extremely hard to ensure a successful census. The CSO would like to extend its appreciation of their efforts and thank them and the public for their...
View ArticleSPAR Community Road Trip offers Wicklow community clubs and groups a chance...
SPAR is inviting all community clubs and groups across Wicklow to apply for a chance to win €2,000 in funding and a visit from brand ambassador and Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington as part of...
View ArticleWicklow County Council trials alternatives to weed killer use
Wicklow County Council is aiming to green the Garden County by trialling alternatives to chemical weed control, and whenever possible, managing vegetation for pollinators. This work is in response to...
View ArticleAnnacurra notes week May 2nd
Annacurra Bowls Club. Annacurra Bowls Club resumed play In the late autumn of 2021 after being closed for 19 months due to the coronavirus epidemic. For those attending it was great to be back to meet...
View ArticleDunlavin notes week May 2nd
Culture Bus The culture bus will leave Dunlavin on May 21st to travel to Dubin to attend a play by Andrew Deering in Merrion Square Park. Andrew has been selected to perform his work as part of the...
View ArticleRoundwood notes week May 2nd
LOTTO Results of the draw held on Sunday 1st May. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 12, 16, 23 & 29. There were two match three winners. Christine Dunleavy and Annie Rafter....
View ArticleBest way to congratulate Katie Taylor is to provide badly needed facilities...
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has congratulated Katie Taylor on her fantastic win in Madison Square Garden against Amanda Serrano, extending her unbeaten record to 21 wins and keeping hold of her...
View Article€12 million makeover for Lidl Greystones confirmed
Lidl Ireland’s Greystones store will undergo a €12 million revamp this year, the retailer has officially confirmed. The store, which is located in Blacklion Centre, is scheduled to close this month to...
View ArticleDART services resume following Bank Holiday Works
DART and Intercity services are now running once again following Bank Holiday Works, Irish Rail has confirmed. Essential engineering works on the line between Greystones and Dún Laoghaire meant there...
View ArticleSpecial Heritage Trail walk for Ukrainian community
On Saturday next 7th May, the local Ukrainian community have been invited to take part in a guided walk of the Wicklow Town Heritage Trail at 11am, commencing from Fitzwilliam Square. This lovely...
View ArticleOdds slashed for Bray’s Katie Taylor to be named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Bray boxer Katie Taylor retained her undisputed lightweight title on Sunday after she edged out Amanda Serrano on points with a split-decision victory. It was an incredible battle from the much-loved...
View ArticleMan’s body pulled from car that entered River Vartry in Wicklow
A man’s body has been pulled from a car that entered the River Vartry in Wicklow. The man, believed to be aged in his 30s, was driving a car that plunged into the river in the early hours of Tuesday...
View ArticleGarda appeal for missing Carlow sisters
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of two sisters Helen and Melissa McDonnell, aged 15 years and 14 years, who are missing from Killeshin Road, Carlow since early...
View ArticleDelays at Glen of the Downs following in accident (Update Road now clear)
There are delays on the N11 Northbound at Glen of the Downs, Emergency Services are at the scene. The collision took place between junction 10 and Junction 9. Diversions are in place and motorists are...
View ArticleDarkness into Light this coming Saturday
Darkness into Light returns this year on Saturday May 7th, proudly supported by Electric Ireland. Organised walks will return at various locations around Ireland. This is a great opportunity to...
View ArticleBank of Ireland announces Wicklow beneficiary of the Begin Together Fund
Lakers Social & Recreational Club in Co Wicklow is among 68 community projects to receive financial support from Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together programme in 2022. In total, €500,000 is being...
View ArticleMountain Rescue come to the aide of injured mountain biker in Ticknock
A mountain biker who sustained an injury in Ticknock was rescued by personnel from the Dublin and Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team. On Saturday last the team as well as Glen of Imaal Red Cross Mountain...
View ArticlePower outage in Wicklow and Rathnew
Homes and businesses in Wicklow and Rathnew are without power today as a planned interruption continues. The Electric Supply Board (ESB) said 119 customers are affected by the outage, which is on the...
View ArticleWicklow Library and Archives shortlisted for prestigious award
Wicklow town’s new library and archives have made the final shortlisting for two national awards. In the Irish Construction Awards, the library and archives have been shortlisted under the ‘Public...
View ArticleGardai issue update on missing Carlow sisters
Helen McDonnell, 15 years, who had been missing from Killeshin Road, Carlow since Sunday, 1st May, 2022 has been located safe and well. Gardaí are continuing to seek the public’s assistance in tracing...
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