Opening of pop-up pool in Blessington important milestone in campaign for...
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady warmly welcomed the opening of the pop-up pool in Blessington and described it as an important milestone in the campaign for a swimming pool for West Wicklow. The Sinn...
View ArticleField Ecology Workshop at An Tairseach Ecology Centre
It was a drizzly day in Wicklow Town last Saturday when Ecological Artist, Ashleigh Downey brightened up the day and treated a group of eager ecologists to a Field Explorers Workshop as part of the...
View ArticleGardaí appeal for assistance in locating 74 year old Michael Flynn, currently...
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 74-year-old Michael Flynn, who is missing from the Leopardstown area of Dublin 18 since the early hours of Tuesday, 6th...
View ArticleMinister Harris visits Arklow Youthreach
Wicklow Fine Gael for Further Education Minister Simon Harris TD recently visited Arklow Youthreach to meeting learners and staff to see first-hand the impact of the Youthreach programme. Minister...
View ArticleWicklow Chamber annual fundraising Golf Classic
The Wicklow Town & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic will return on Friday 9th of September 2022 in Wicklow Golf Club. President Matt Forkin said “Through the years this has been the...
View ArticleWicklow libraries welcome out of hours users
Libraries across Wicklow are encouraging members to avail of their local library. My Open Library offers library members the opportunity to use their local library between 8am-10pm, 7 days a week....
View ArticleAll aboard! Wicklow Christmas Market Santa Express early bird tickets go on sale
Sponsored The Santa Express All aboard the Wicklow Christmas Market brand-new Santa Express train as you journey to the North Pole to visit Santa. The elves have been busy building a new train to...
View ArticleChildcare subsidies available for all children under 15
The National Childcare Scheme provides a childcare subsidy to all parents/ guardians of children aged 24 weeks – 15 years. There are 2 different subsidies available – universal or means tested (income...
View ArticleIrish Offshore Rowing Championships taking place 10th & 11th September
After initially staving off stiff competition from Donegal to host the Championships, Wicklow and Arklow Rowing Clubs are delighted to be co-hosting The Swift Racing Irish Offshore Rowing Championships...
View ArticleBlood donations needed in County Wicklow
As the focus for September is largely on getting back to routines as children return to school and students return to college, September can be a challenging month for blood donations. The Irish Blood...
View ArticleTaking a holistic approach to a healthier, happier and fitter you
Sponsored Nowadays we’re all aware of the importance of trying to stay healthy – and that being healthy doesn’t just mean being physically in shape. One health coach, who operates out of the garden...
View ArticleMcGahon welcomes National Transport Authority fining Go Ahead €526,000
Bray West Labour Party Representative Ian McGahon has welcomed confirmation from the National Transport Authority that they have fined Go Ahead Ireland just over €526,000 for a 9 month period for its...
View ArticlePunter In Wicklow Lands Over €15,000 Profit From Horse Racing Punt
A County Wicklow punter is toasting their horse racing expertise after they picked an incredible four winners on Wednesday to land themselves a tasty five-figure payout. The anonymous customer placed a...
View ArticleMatthews launches ambitious transport plan for Wicklow
Green Party TD for Wicklow Steven Matthews has launched his ambitious transport plan for Wicklow Town to Bray that would benefit thousands of north and south Wicklow residents Speaking about the plan...
View ArticleNotice to motorists in Arklow
Motorists in Arklow should note that there is no left turn to the Upper Main Street from St.Mary’s Road. Local Councillor Peir Leonard said this evening she had received an unprecedented amount of...
View ArticleRoad closed at Coolattin on Friday
Baltinglass Municipal District wishes to advise that the L3216 between Coolattin Golf Club and the Paulbeg turn will be closed between 7am & 6pm on Friday 9th September to facilitate necessary...
View ArticleWicklow’s Coastal Communities to benefit from significant funding for capital...
Businesses in Wicklow’s coastal communities are being encouraged to apply for the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme, with funding of up to €200,000 available per capital project. The...
View ArticleLocal writers selected for the Irish writer’s centre National mentoring...
Three Wicklow-based writers have been selected by the Irish Writers Centre to receive a mentorship under the National Mentoring Programme. Following a national callout where over 300 applications were...
View ArticleWicklow Schools invited to for Ireland’s fittest title
For the second year in succession, a call has gone out to schools in Wicklow, and elsewhere across the country, from Irish Olympians, sprinter Phil Healy and fellow athlete, David Gillick, who have...
View ArticleAction Needed on Shambolic School Bus Debacle in Wicklow
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has again called on the Minister for Education Norma Foley to act immediately to address the shambles that is School Bus Transport shortage in Wicklow. The Minister...
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