Kathrina Shine: One of Wicklow’s finest artists
Kathrina Shine is an Irish artist and native of Co Wicklow whose work can be found in the OPW national collection and private collections around the world. A storyteller and proponent of the impasto...
View ArticleWicklow libraries to benefit from dormant accounts funding
A range of exciting initiatives will be possible in Wicklow County Council Library Service as a result of a €23,862 grant from the “Dormant Accounts Funding” including aids to help those with reading...
View ArticleGardai appeal for information following incident in Arklow
Gardaí investigating the assault of a man in Co. Wicklow, on Tuesday morning are appealing for witnesses. At approximately 2:30am on Tuesday 2nd August 2022, Gardaí were alerted to an assault that...
View ArticleYoung Wicklow woman first in country to pass tough security exam
A young Wicklow woman has passed one of the most coveted professional examinations in the security industry. Louise O’ Connell from Blessington, who is a Supervisor with Manguard Plus, passed the CSSM®...
View ArticleWicklow Wolf becomes first Irish Solar Powered Craft Brewery
Irish craft beer producers Wicklow Wolf are leading the way in sustainability, having now become the first Irish Solar Powered Craft Brewery. With the successful installation of over 120Kw of solar...
View ArticleClassroom overcrowding an Indictment of Government Failure
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD for John Brady has stated that figures showing that there were 2,120 primary school classes across the state with 30 pupils or more in the academic year 2021-2022, underline the...
View ArticleHarris supports Kilpedder Village funding application
Wicklow Fine Gael Minister Simon Harris has contacted the Chief Executive of the National Transport Authority in support of the application by the Council to apply for funding for new footpaths and...
View ArticleMet Éireann issues heat advisory for Ireland
Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for Co Wicklow and the rest of Ireland for the next number of days. The forecaster said Ireland will experience a hot spell developing from Wednesday and...
View ArticlePlanned power outage today in Blessington
ESB customers in Blessington may experience a loss of power due to planned maintenance. Work began this morning on the line that powers a part of the beautiful town on the Kildare border. Customers...
View ArticleWicklow RNLI rescue two paddle boarders
A crew from Wicklow RNLI were called to rescue two paddle boarders who got into difficulty on Sunday evening. The RNLI’s Inshore lifeboat and volunteer crew was launched at 7:35pm after being alerted...
View ArticleFour retailers in Wicklow named as Top 100 Stores in Ireland by Retail...
Four retailers from Wicklow have today been named as Top 100 Stores in Ireland by Retail Excellence, the largest retail industry representative organisation in Ireland. Arboretum Home and Garden...
View ArticleNew defibrillator donated to Greystones community by Gavin Glynn Foundation
The community of Greystones were recently donated a new defibrillator by the Gavin Glynn Foundation, following the King of Greystones Triathlon. The challenge, which took place on Sunday July 24,...
View ArticleCouncil warns of roadworks in Rathdrum from today
Wicklow County Council has said road works will commence today in Rathdrum, with a traffic management plan now in operation. The works will take place on the L-2127, Brewery Lane in the Wicklow...
View ArticleLaragh Glendalough notes week August 8th
Brockagh Digital Hub Join us in our shared working hub in the beautiful valley of Laragh & Glendalough with free parking, window views surrounding your work space and tea/coffee facilities. We have...
View ArticleAvoca notes week August 8th
Ballycoog Graveyard Blessing of the Graves in Ballycoog takes place on Sunday 14th of August at 7pm. Avoca Community Employment have the following vacancies in Avoca. Three Graveyards Avoca Maintenance...
View ArticleUlster Bank reminds customers to choose new current and deposit account...
As the first groups of customers to receive their notice letter/ emails reach the halfway point in their notice period, Ulster Bank’s new campaign is reminding customers to consider their options...
View ArticleCommunity First Responder groups in Wicklow seeking volunteers
Community First Responder (CFR) groups across County Wicklow have begun a recruitment drive for volunteers. A CFR is a person trained to a minimum level of basic life support in CPR and the use of an...
View ArticleNewbridge Silverware remembers Olivia Newton-John
Newbridge Silverware was saddened to hear the news that Olivia Newton-John, the legendary singer and actress, died on Monday 8th August, 2022. The four-time Grammy award-winning singer, and Hollywood...
View ArticleMet Éireann issues status yellow High Temperature warning
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow High Temperature warning for the Leinster region, including County Wicklow as the warm weather returns. The forecaster has said that it will be “very warm” on...
View ArticleWardrobe Plus named as one of Ireland’s top retailers
Wardrobe Plus in Ashford has been named amongst the top retailers in Ireland. The Top 100 stores are part of the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence Awards, which were established in 1997 to...
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