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13:00 Wicklow student shares struggles with identity - ‘For so long, I existed in the in-between’

A secondary school with complex international heritage has shared how her Co Wicklow school, which teaches students with 38 nationalities, has given her a place “where culture wasn’t a barrier but a bridge”.

12:00 Fabric of Wicklow community to be woven into intergenerational quilt project

An inter-generational project based at the heart of the community in Annacurra Community Hall will bring together members of Foróige Annacurra and residents of all ages and skill levels to collaborate on a unique piece of art using sustainable, upcycled, and recycled materials.

09:00 Unique folding wooden table crafted by Co Wicklow Men’s Shed members is unveiled

A one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, folding wooden patio table, with matching chairs, has been unveiled by the Co Wicklow Men’s Shed members who created the unique item to be raffled off this weekend.

05:00 Wicklow Tidy Towns group hails free insurance scheme as ‘breakthrough for community’

Tidy Towns groups in County Wicklow have hailed a new initiative that will cover public liability insurance and remove a long-standing barrier to volunteer work as a “breakthrough for community groups”.

04:00 Wicklow artist’s stunning sunflower mural highlights local defibrillator

A talented young artist has highlighted an automated external defibrillator (AED) in Dunlavin with a gorgeous sunflower mural that has brought a much-needed touch of colour to the area.

22/04 Punchestown Festival offers 70 Wicklow students hospitality work experience

Punchestown Racecourse, catering giants Aramark and St Kevin’s Community College in Dunlavin have joined forces to launch a pioneering transition year programme that will see 70 students from the west Wicklow school take on paid work experience at the upcoming Punchestown Festival.

22/04 Treetop networking event to host Wicklow businesses to ‘connect and collaborate’

Wicklow tourism and hospitality businesses will make their way to Beyond the Trees in Avondale on April 30 for a morning of connections, conversations, and treetop adventure at a regional networking event.

22/04 110-acre Wicklow dairy farm commanding €1.65 million asking price ahead of auction

A 110.5-acre farm with a five-bedroom farmhouse in west Wicklow is commanding an advised minimum value of €1.65 million ahead of an auction at Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas, County Kildare, on Friday, May 16.

21/04 Woman’s battle with invisible chronic illness brought to life by Wicklow actors

A trio of Wicklow actors have shared their pride in playing key roles in an eye-opening new short film entitled Warrior, which delves into the life of a young woman bravely confronting the challenges of living with a chronic invisible illness.

20/04 See inside budget-friendly Wicklow home on market for €185,000

A three-bedroom semi-detached home in south Wicklow that is need of some refurbishment has been placed on the market for €185,000.

20/04 ‘Catchment’ exhibition makes big waves at Arklow Maritime Museum

Though they may have departed their physical gallery space in Bridgewater, the 402 Art Collective continues to thrive creatively and conceptually, with their latest exhibition, ‘Catchment’, now showing at Arklow Maritime Museum a poignant exploration of our connection to water.

19/04 Need for income supports broached at Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners meeting

Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners Association members met recently with Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins to discuss issues affecting sheep farmers and the need for income supports for the sector during the term of the new government.

19/04 Established Wicklow B&B put on market with asking price of €795,000

A long-established Wicklow bed and breakfast in the heart of a tourism hotspot has been placed on the market for €795,000.

19/04 Volunteers turn out in force for Arklow’s annual Spring Clean

Volunteers from local Tidy Towns groups and the Arklow Town Team were out in force recently for the An Taisce Spring Clean, which saw community members picking litter from Arklow, Aughrim and Avoca to Woodenbridge.

18/04 Arklow running track awarded €49,700 but resurfacing delayed

Following the restoration of lights at Arklow’s running track late last year, the town’s avid community of runners and walkers can look forward to a safer and cleaner place to exercise after the Arklow Municipal District received the go-ahead for remedial works to the tune of €49,700.

18/04 Arklow’s business community discuss dereliction, treatment plant and overdue greenway

Members of the Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce recently met with Wicklow-Wexford TD Brian Brennan for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of south Wicklow.

18/04 New children’s book ‘The Cat Colony Mystery’ from Co Wicklow cat rescue centre

Arklow Cat Rescue recently celebrated the launch of its second children’s book, The Cat Colony Mystery, which features an enchanting tale aimed at promoting the idea of neutering and micro-chipping cats.

18/04 See inside bargain home in heart of Rathdrum on the market for €215,000

A two-bedroom, end-of-terrace house with a large rear garden in the centre of Rathdrum has been placed on the market for €215,000.

18/04 Arklow school’s car boot sale raises huge sum for playground and sensory upgrades

There was a buzz of excitement around Ss Michael and Peters JS in Arklow when it hosted a bumper car boot sale that raised money towards playground upgrades and the upkeep of the school’s sensory facilities.

17/04 Beyond the Pale daily line-ups revealed ahead of eclectic weekend of music

The anticipation is ramping up ahead of this year’s Beyond the Pale Festival after the release of a day-by-day breakdown for three days of music, arts, food and wellbeing on the Glendalough Estate in Wicklow this June.

17/04 Wicklow managing director shortlisted for prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award

Wicklow-based James Kelly of LMH Engineering Group has been named alongside 23 other finalists in the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland programme.

17/04 First responders celebrate 10th anniversary of Arklow’s first public defibrillator

Arklow Community First Responders joined staff from Adrian Dunnes Pharmacy recently to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the town’s first public access defibrillator, which has now been replaced after being deployed by the public and pharmacists in many times of emergency.

17/04 Plans lodged for 10 apartments and two retail units off Arklow Main Street

Plans have been lodged with Wicklow County Council for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building with 10 apartments and two retail units in Castlepark, Arklow.

16/04 Argentinians open Arklow’s first coffee drive-thru

Having established their coffee hub as one of Arklow’s go-to places for a great cup of joe, the Argentinian couple behind Kul Beans Kaffe hope to “keep building a coffee community” with their latest venture – the seaside town’s first coffee drive-thru.

16/04 Bray fundraisers praised for music night in aid of local Samaritans

East Coast Samaritans volunteers have praised Goldsmith’s in Bray and local group Sustained Resonance for hosting a recent ‘Harps of Healing’ event that raised €595.50 for East Coast Samaritans.

15/04 Easter season of music announced for Arklow band

The Arklow Shipping Silver Band will play at two events this Easter, the first of which takes place at the Easter Sunday Service hosted by the Arklow Christian Community Church on St. Mary’s Road in Arklow.

14/04 A golfers dream: See inside €825,000 Wicklow home on boundary of Druids Glen course

A four-bedroom home on three-quarters of an acre site that neighbours and overlooks the prestigious Druids Glen Golf Course has been placed on the market for €825,000.

13/04 See photos as comedy giants land in south Wicklow pub

The Royal in Arklow was filled with the echoing sound of laughter when the venue hosted three of the nation’s most revered comics for a night of comedy.

13/04 See inside the former Wicklow barracks given a second lease of life as a family home

A former Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) barracks in south Wicklow that was transformed into a four-bedroom family home in the early 1930s has been placed on the market for €650,000.

13/04 Entrepreneurs and creatives given opportunity to connect at Co Wicklow event

Creatives and local business owners flocked to the Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Arklow for a morning of inspiration, networking, and collaboration at the inaugural ‘Connect & Create’ event.

13/04 Co Wicklow team gears up for the big stage after qualifying for All-Ireland finals

The Tinahely Variety Group is busy fine-tuning their performances after they qualified for the 2025 CBE All Ireland Confined Drama Finals at the Claremorris Drama And Fringe Festival.

12/04 Local Sea Scouts lead the way in exploring Arklow’s new state-of-the-art lifeboat

In a landmark visit and proud moment for all involved, the Harbour Troop Sea Scouts recently became the first group to board Arklow’s new lifeboat, the RNLB Roy Holloway.

12/04 Wicklow woman’s memorial run raises awareness of lung disease her father died from

A Wicklow woman whose father died after suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis recently hosted a memorial run that saw 115 runners take on 10k and 5k distances to raise awareness about the disease and vital funds for the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA).

12/04 See inside former Wicklow barracks given second lease on life as family home

A former Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) barracks in south Wicklow that was transformed into a four-bedroom family home in the early 1930s has been placed on the market for €650,000.

11/04 Over 120 acres of Wicklow agricultural land and forestry hit the market

Three expansive Wicklow properties comprising a combined total of more than 122 acres of agricultural land and forestry plantations have been placed on the market.

11/04 Arklow neurodiversity and inclusion group get windfall

The Arklow Christian Community Church celebrated its monthly Super Sunday event for March by supporting the Little Warriors community organisation with a generous donations.

11/04 Easter bank holiday in Wicklow: See the must-do activities for the long weekend

From colourful egg hunts to festive markets, gigs and fun for the whole family, you can make the most of your 2025 Easter bank holiday weekend by checking out just some of the myriad of Wicklow events happening right across the Garden County.

11/04 Tributes paid as Arklow councillor’s ‘partner and best friend’ Paul Madigan dies

The Arklow community has come together to support beloved local councillor Miriam Murphy after the recent death of her “husband, partner and best friend” Paul Madigan, who has been hailed as a “true gentleman with a terrific sense of humour”.

11/04 See photos as one man-show ‘From the Shoulders Down’ delights Stratford audience

The Stratford Grangecon GAA clubhouse was packed to capacity when the club and the Stratford on Slaney Forum came together to host their first fundraising event with the comedy/drama From the Shoulders Down.

10/04 ‘Pepsi is my heart’ - Former Wicklow soldier credits dog for reclaiming his life

Wicklow man Martin Corbett didn’t plan on being an inspiration, and life gave him more than enough reasons not to be. A former soldier, a double amputee, and a dialysis patient, he knows what it means to lose, but also what it means to live.

10/04 Green volcanic sand to be used to build access ramp for Wicklow art exhibition

A significant new art project entitled ‘Diagonal Acts’ that is unfolding at various locations in both Ireland and the UK has just opened to the public at Kunstverein Aughrim, a contemporary art space in south Wicklow.

10/04 West Wicklow community donate thousands from tractor run to local hospital

Members of the Kiltegan Community Network and the local community gathered recently to present Baltinglass Hospital with a cheque for €4,000 raised at their festive tractor run fundraiser.

09/04 Retiring Bray pharmacy manager gets big send-off at her last charity morning

Customers and community members flocked to McCabes Pharmacy in Bray to bid a fond farewell to retiring manager Liz Hipple at what was her eighth coffee morning fundraiser for Purple House.

09/04 Parents of child with Down syndrome take on Wicklow mountain challenge to give back

The parents of a boy who has Down syndrome are over the moon, after their fundraising hike to the top of Wicklow’s Lugnaquilla raised a whopping €6,730 for the Kildare/West Wicklow Down Syndrome branch.

08/04 Crucial updates received on Co Wicklow bus and train services

The need for expanded and more regular Wicklow rail and bus services, including an extension of the Dart to Wicklow town and Dublin Bus and rural Local Link buses, were pressed home at a recent meeting between Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins and the National Transport Authority (NTA).

08/04 Wicklow woman’s company scoops small business award at national ceremony

An inspirational Co Wicklow woman, who stepped in to manager her father’s GP practice after his cancer diagnosis, has now been recognised with a major national business award for the new business she started after that experience.

08/04 See photos as Arklow’s St Patrick’s Day parade winners collect their awards

The prize winners at the Arklow St Patrick’s Day parade were recently presented with awards across a range of categories at a ceremony in the Bridge Hotel in Arklow.

07/04 North Wicklow roadworks to cause traffic disruption this week

Wicklow County Council will close a series of roads to carry out works on the Dart+ Coastal Project and Chapel Road Pedestrian and Cyclist Scheme that will see diversions and traffic management systems in place in the Bray and Greystones Municipal Districts.

07/04 Co Wicklow author pens ode to ‘magic, struggles, and pride’ of being in a brass band

After making his literary debut earlier this year, Co Wicklow writer Kevin Fitzgerald has released his second book, Brass Ensemble: The Life, Music and Magic of Brass Bands, which draws on his lifelong passion and dedication to the vibrant world of brass bands.

06/04 See inside cliff-side Wicklow home with sea views on the market for €695,000

A three-bedroom Greystones home that boasts stunning vistas of the Irish Sea and communal gardens spanning nearly three hectares of wooded parkland has been placed on the market for €695,000.

05/04 Wicklow school’s playground project gets help from Tesco Blue Token funding

Avoca National School was recently presented with a cheque for €767 from the Tesco Blue Token initiative, which will go towards the creation of an inclusive outdoor playground.

05/04 Irish rugby star Jordan Larmour surprises Co Wicklow kids with visit

Pint-sized Arklow Rugby Club members had a minis rugby morning to remember when Ireland and Leinster international Jordan Larmour dropped by for an inspirational visit.

04/04 Wicklow cosmetic surgery business expanding after €7 million investment

Wicklow cosmetic surgery provider The Avoca Clinic has announced the opening of its first centre in Co Dublin, thanks to a recent €7 million equity investment.

03/04 Closing Wicklow N11 junction permanently emerges as preferred option for new bus lanes

A plan to permanently close a Co Wicklow junction from the N11 for a new bus corridor has been revealed as the recommended option to move forward with, despite strong local opposition, including thousands of submissions and a petition with more than 2,000 signatories.

03/04 Arklow Active Retirement look forward to Mayo trip after Dublin day out

The Arklow Active Retirement group recently enjoyed a day trip to Dublin to see Malahide Castle and they are already looking forward to their next big outing in Ballina, County Mayo.

03/04 Arnotts pop-up shop to feature work of four Wicklow creatives

Four Wicklow artists will showcase their wares in Arnotts Department Store in Dublin at the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) Design Ireland pop-up, which boasts a curated selection of 35 Irish designers and makers.

03/04 Descendants of Kerry families re-settled in Wicklow meet for historic evening

Descendants from some of the seven families who left Dingle in Kerry for Wicklow almost seventy years met in Arklow recently to share stories of their unique heritage at an event entitled When Kerry came to Wicklow in Templerainey Church.

02/04 Adored Wicklow Elvis impersonator Alan Adamson dies aged 56

Wicklow lost one of its true local legends on Sunday with the passing of happy-go-lucky Elvis super fan Alan Adamson, who has died at the age of 56.

01/04 See photos as Co Wicklow school officially opens its new library

Students and faculty from Scoil Chonglais in Baltinglass were beaming with school pride when they gathered to celebrate the official opening of their new ‘Cothú Library’.

31/03 Late Dubliners founder Ronnie Drew honoured with huge new portrait at Co Wicklow train station

Greystones marked another proud moment in its ongoing celebration of local heritage with the launch of a second Corten Steel totem at Greystones Train Station that features a portrait of the late singer Ronnie Drew, whose family members were in attendance for the unveiling on Monday.

31/03 Comedian Gearóid Farrelly to serve as grand marshal in Wicklow Pride parade

The Wicklow Pride Festival has announced renowned Irish comedian and podcaster Gearóid Farrelly as the grand marshal for the 2025 Wicklow Pride Parade, which is scheduled to take place in Wicklow town on Saturday, July 5, at 2 pm.

31/03 Traffic disruption across Wicklow as roads closed to allow for works

Wicklow County Council has implemented a series of road closures that will see diversions and traffic management systems in place on roads in the Baltinglass, Bray and Wicklow Municipal Districts.

31/03 Traffic disruption across Wicklow as multiple roads closed for essential works

Wicklow County Council has implemented a series of road closures that will see diversions and traffic management systems in place on roads in the Baltinglass, Bray and Wicklow Municipal Districts.

31/03 Wicklow man who rowed the Atlantic to tackle the Pacific with world-famous partner

Having rowed the Atlantic Ocean in aid of charity with his brother last year, intrepid Arklow man Andrew Breen is busy prepping for his next big adventure, this time aiming to conquer the Pacific by partnering up with world-class rower Liz Wardley.

31/03 Arklow running track users called on to help push for resurfacing funding

Arklow Municipal District staff have appealed to local sports clubs to inform them about events they intend to host at Arklow’s running track so that the information can aid the district’s push for funding to carry out resurfacing works on the track.

31/03 Cycling club to ride across Ireland to help Arklow RNLI

Members of the Arklow-based South East Road Club will embark on a cycle challenge in aid of Arklow RNLI on May 17 that will see the club taking on a route that traverses the country.

30/03 See photos from Coollattin Golf Club’s International Women’s Day breakfast

Over 80 inspiring women came together on a sunny Saturday morning at Coollattin Golf Club to celebrate an International Women’s Day breakfast that raised over €500 for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

30/03 See inside five Wicklow ‘fixer-uppers’ in need of TLC for under €250,000

After the recently published Daft House Price Report for the first quarter of 2025 placed the average Wicklow home as the most expensive outside the capital, prospective buyers on a budget could be forgiven for giving up on their dream Garden County, but hope is not lost.

30/03 Wicklow photographers urged to snap favourite water body for national competition

Wicklow photographers are encouraged to enter pictures of their favourite river, lake, beach or estuary into the Local Authority Waters Programme’s second annual ‘My Favourite Waterbody’ photo competition.

29/03 See photos from Tinahely LGFA and Knockananna Camogie Club’s civic reception

The Baltinglass Municipal District recently held a cathaoirleach’s civic reception to honour the achievements of the Tinahely Ladies Senior Football Team, who won 10 Wicklow Senior Football Championships in a row, and the All-Ireland Junior A Title 2024 winners from Knockananna Camogie Club.

29/03 Al Porter announces Wicklow date on new stand-up tour

Following his sold-out 2023/2024 tour, award-winning comedian Al Porter is back with a new show, ‘Algorithm’, which he will perform at the Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre on October 17.

29/03 Wicklow farmers see value of grass/white clover swards in Teagasc research review

Wicklow farmers can glean insights into the benefits of grass/clover and multi-species swards after Teagasc published an external review of a research programme that shows how they can maintain pasture production, increase animal performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase farm profitability.

28/03 Wicklow roads receive ‘significant’ boost as €3.5 million investment announced

More than €3.5 million in funding has been allocated by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for the maintenance and enhancement of Wicklow’s national road infrastructure in 2025.

28/03 Plans for long-awaited rural Co Wicklow remote working hub go out for public consultation

A long-mooted community remote working hub for the village of Carnew has taken a big step forward after Wicklow County Council began a public consultation on plans to refurbish a former Bank of Ireland building.

28/03 Arklow swimming club joins SSE to mark World Water Day

Members from the Asgard Swimming Club in Arklow recently joined SSE Renewables to celebrate World Water Day and SSE’s first sponsorship of specialist swim training equipment for youth members.

27/03 Drones, Bambi buckets, command centres and a temporary morgue: Inside the Co Wicklow wildfire preparedness exercise

Yes, climate change has “intensified everything” but “we are better prepared” and wildfires are now smaller in County Wicklow because EU-praised co-ordination between local, neighbouring and national agencies and community organisations means the right people and equipment are getting to them earlier.

27/03 New seating area and ramp repairs at South Beach in Arklow to be investigated

Arklow Municipal District staff have agreed to evaluate the repair of two concrete access ramps on South Beach and the possibility of new public seating in the area.

24/03 Wicklow RNLI bring three fishermen to safety

Wicklow RNLI volunteers brought three fishermen safely to shore on Saturday morning after their vessel’s propeller became entangled in ropes off the Wicklow coast.

23/03 Local Men’s and Women’s Sheds get windfall as Arklow church makes donation

The Arklow Christian Community Church celebrated its monthly Super Sunday event for February by supporting the Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed and Arklow Women’s Shed with generous donations.

23/03 Solar-powered bird feeders coming to Co Wicklow duck pond

The wheels are in motion to install two solar-powered duck feed dispensers at Arklow’s Riverwalk and duck pond that will create a new, community-managed activity that can be enjoyed by all members of the town.

16/03 Top chefs team up to bring Meath cuisine to west Wicklow at four-hands dinner

The Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort in Blessington will welcome foodies for a four-hands dining event on March 26 that will see a top Wicklow and Meath chef come together for a six-course culinary collaboration.

16/03 Coolgreany Drama Society to perform four-night run of hilarious playlets

The Coolgreany Drama group will present performances of two farcical and hilarious playlets in St Mogue’s Hall, Inch, between April 3 and 6 at 8 p.m.

14/03 Seaside Wicklow cottage that is ‘ideal holiday retreat’ on the market for €245,000

A charming three-bedroom cottage a stone’s throw from Wicklow’s picturesque Clogga Beach has been placed on the market for €245,000.

13/03 Wicklow SMEs discuss merits of Japanese business methodology

As part of the countrywide Local Enterprise Week 2025, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business owners gathered recently at Clermont House in Rathnew to learn about the ‘LEAN’ initiative.

13/03 Quilters from 11 counties descend on Wicklow for ‘triumph of sewing or a marathon of patchwork’

Crafty women from 11 counties across Ireland flocked to the Arklow Bay Hotel with their sewing machines in tow for the first in-person quilting weekend hosted by the online group ‘The Quilt Circle’.

09/03 See photos as Wicklow cancer charity thanks local community for raising nearly €60,000

There was a great sense of community spirit at O’Keeffe’s Pub in Knockananna when representatives from South Wicklow Hospice Homecare held their annual appreciation night for local fundraisers who contributed nearly €60,000 to the charity last year.

09/03 Crumlin Hospital premature babies receive huge haul of clothes knitted by Wicklow volunteers

Carnew’s active community of knitters has come together once again this year to craft an impressive collection of colourful baby clothes and blankets for families attending the Crumlin Hospital's premature baby unit.

08/03 See photos as Wicklow community’s walk raises nearly €4,000 for new defibrillator

The community of Parkbridge in southwest Wicklow turned out in force to raise €3686 at a walk to help Carnew First Responders install a public defibrillator in a coverage ‘blackspot’.

08/03 See photos as Arklow Town FC’s bingo night raises €3,000 towards trip to England

The Arklow community was out in force recently for a bingo night in aid of Arklow Town FC that raised €3,000 towards the club’s U16 team and their trip to play at a tournament in England this summer.

08/03 Wicklow SPCA to benefit from pet retailer’s €90,000 product donation

Maxi Zoo, Ireland’s largest speciality pet retailer, has donated €90,000 worth of pet products to animal charities across the country, including the Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

06/03 Wicklow support group to create sensory bus after winning €20,000 at Aviva awards

Arklow-based community organisation Little Warriors has moved a huge step closer to creating their town’s first mobile sensory bus after they won a whopping €20,000 at the Aviva Broker Community Fund awards in Dublin.

05/03 Autism charity AsIAm bringing adult hangouts to Arklow

Arklow-based creativity and wellness centre The Colour Club is collaborating with national autism charity AsIAm to host a new social hangout for autistic adults.

03/03 Wicklow IFA chair calls for robust controls after ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign launch

Outgoing Wicklow IFA chair Tom Byrne has emphasised the importance of the association’s new ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign and echoed his IFA colleagues’ calls for a robust series of measures to prevent sheep kills.

03/03 See inside three-bed Wicklow home ‘likely to qualify’ for refurb grant of up to €50k

A three-bedroom Wicklow home that has been vacant and should qualify for a Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant of up to €50,000 has been placed on the market for €389,000.

03/03 Pioneering Wicklow woman made honorary IFA life member for outstanding service

Inspirational Rathdrum woman Catherine Shaw was recently elected an honorary life member of IFA for her outstanding, loyal, and long service to the association and the broader farming community.

02/03 Former Coláiste Eoin Hacketstown students honoured for stellar Leaving Cert results

Two past pupils of Coláiste Eoin Hacketstown who scored over 600 points in their Leaving Certificate were recently honoured by their colleges for their outstanding results.

28/02 Wicklow TD backs small and medium enterprises at meeting with tech sector reps

As part of his wider campaign to help SMEs in his home county and across Ireland, Wicklow Deputy Edward Timmins recently met with the country’s most influential business organisation representing the tech sector to glean some insights on “how our government can help small businesses”.

26/02 International Women’s Day to be celebrated at inspiring event hosted by Wicklow women’s organisation

Network Ireland Wicklow will mark International Women’s Day on Friday, March 7, by hosting an inspiring event with distinguished speakers at BrookLodge and Macreddin Village.

25/02 See photos as mock wedding delights Wicklow hospital residents and staff

Residents from Baltinglass Community Hospital had a ball recently when they donned their finest attire to cheer two staff members down the aisle at the hospital’s annual wedding ceremony.

23/02 Look inside 18th century Wicklow cottage that was formerly a busy bakery

A three-bedroom Wicklow cottage that was built in the 1700s and once served as a local bakery has been placed on the market for €1.1 million.

22/02 Wicklow companies urged to join nationwide fundraising initiative for hospices

A Dublin-based hospitality group is urging Wicklow companies to join them in a nationwide fundraising drive for hospices after the “phenomenal hospice care” a colleague’s father received.

22/02 Arklow Chamber discuss financial climate at meeting with Central Bank governor

Members of the Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce recently met with the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Gabriel Makhlouf, for a general discussion about the financial situation in Ireland.

22/02 Wicklow writer’s verse novel shortlisted in Children’s Books Ireland Awards

Wicklow-based author Eilish Fisher has been shortlisted in this year’s KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards for her debut verse novel, Fia and the Last Snow Deer.

21/02 See photos as Wicklow arts centre hosts exhibition featuring portraits of locals

There was a buzz of excitement in the Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre when celebrated filmmaker and photographer Terence White launched his new photographic exhibition, The Locals.

20/02 Wicklow’s Mark ‘Cappy’ Caplice to perform intimate concert at acclaimed local eatery

The quaint village of Grangecon will be the place to be in west Wicklow on March 8 when Artist and producer Mark Caplice hosts a unique concert under the marquee at the Grangecon Kitchen restaurant.

20/02 Wicklow pharmacy named Team of the Year for over-the-counter compliance

The dedicated team from Armstrong’s Life Pharmacy on the Wexford Road in Arklow are on cloud nine after they were crowned Pharmacy of the Year for OTC Compliance at the recent Life Pharmacy Awards in Kildare.

19/02 Chance meeting with President Higgins leaves Wicklow students ‘absolutely buzzing’

Awe-struck students from St Mary’s College in Arklow enjoyed a day out in the capital they won’t soon forget after they were surprised with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to meet President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina during a tour of Áras an Uachtaráin.

19/02 Wicklow gig cancelled after ‘sad individual’ sends fake news

Staff at the Jacobs Well Hotel in Rathdrum were forced to postpone a gig because an “extremely sad individual” sent a message to the performing band cancelling the booking.

18/02 See photos as Arklow spreads the love on St Valentine’s Day

Love was in the air in Arklow when the Bridgewater Shopping Centre and Arklow Library hosted a series of events and attractions to spread the love on St Valentine’s Day.

18/02 Dog who ate four teddy bears nursed back to health by Wicklow vets

A poorly dog whose Wexford family feared he was seriously ill has bounced back to health after vets in Arklow discovered he had eaten four stuffed teddy bears.

18/02 Wicklow-Wexford TD calls on Programme for Government to end ‘neglect’ of Arklow

During his maiden speech in Leinster House, Wicklow-Wexford TD Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin recently highlighted the government’s “neglect” of Arklow and demanded that a suite of improvements be prioritised in the Programme for Government to unlock south Wicklow’s potential.

17/02 Expressway announces Route 2 changes for Wicklow and Wexford commuters

After months of petitioning from elected Wicklow representatives and community groups, Bus Éireann has confirmed that all Expressway Route 2 buses will be routed past St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin starting from March 2.

17/02 Arklow councillor seeks to revisit proposal for new public bench at nursing home

Arklow councillor Sylvester Bourke has asked municipal district staff to revisit the prospect of a new public bench for residents and visitors near the Asgard Lodge Nursing Home in Kilbride.

16/02 Wicklow community council donates €2,060 raised at variety show to local care centre

There was a buzz of excitement at St John’s Caring Centre in Hacketstown when the local community welcomed representatives from Rathdangan Community Council to present a cheque for €2,060 raised at their variety concert.

16/02 Wicklow and Wexford funeral directors adapt to increase in cremation requests

The Wicklow-based president of the Irish Association of Funeral Directors has highlighted how members have adapted and innovated in response to an increase in cremation requests to offer families “a dignified service, whichever type of funeral they choose”, despite their being no crematoria in Wicklow or Wexford.

16/02 Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners Association host insightful information evening

The Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners Association recently hosted a well attended sheep information meeting at Glenmalure Lodge that featured three insightful speakers.

16/02 Launch of Arklow creative workshop series brings community closer together

The Arklow community came together for a special afternoon of creativity, meaningful conversations, and laughter when the ‘Rooted’ workshop series was launched at The Colour Club.

15/02 25 years of Arklow’s swimming pool: Founding members of an incredible community project reunite to celebrate

There was a fantastic sense of community pride on show when the founding committee members of Arklow’s indoor swimming pool came together at Coral Leisure to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the pool’s opening.

14/02 Wicklow TD proposes ‘American presidents trail’ to turbo charge US tourism

Wicklow TD Edward Timmins proposed the establishment of an ‘American presidents trail’ linking all the ancestral homes of US presidents during a comprehensive speech in Dáil Éireann this week.

14/02 Rathdrum St Patrick’s Day parade committee proposes new community forum

Following a recent meeting of the Rathdrum St Patrick’s Day parade committee to discuss preparations for this year’s celebrations, a new Rathdrum community forum was proposed to bring representatives from all local community and voluntary groups together.

14/02 ADHD information sessions to be run by Arklow community group

The All Kinds of Amazing community group will host representatives from ADHD Ireland at the Arklow Bay Hotel on Wednesday, February 26 at 7 pm for a general information session on ADHD from an adult’s perspective.

13/02 Baltinglass community transforms GAA Club exterior with stunning new mural

The Baltinglass community came together recently to celebrate the completion of a striking mural on the external wall at Baltinglass GAA Club that has instilled a profound sense of club and community pride.

11/02 See photos as Blessington GAA & LGFA celebrate their annual awards night

Members and friends of the Blessington GAA & LGFA clubs recently marked another year of success on and off the pitch at their annual awards night at Murphy’s Bar in Blessington.

11/02 Former Wicklow crèche offers variety of development opportunities for €650,000

A mixed-use property in Bray comprising a former crèche and an adjoining three-bedroom apartment that offers a variety of development opportunities has been placed on the market for €650,000.

10/02 Series of Wicklow road closures begin across east of the county

Wicklow County Council has announced a series of road closures that will see diversions and traffic management systems in place on roads in the Arklow, Bray and Wicklow Municipal Districts.

10/02 ‘Life changing’ sea swim challenge inspires recovering Wicklow addict to show others ‘there is life after drugs’

A Wicklow woman whose new love for sea swimming has aided her recovery from drug addiction has been inspired to show others that “there is life after drugs” after she raised €1,345 for a local autism support group by taking a morning dip each day in January.

10/02 Four Wicklow sisters urge community to go ‘all in’ against cancer for Daffodil Day

Arklow sisters Lucey Hayes, Pauline Hughes, Bernie Hughes and Elaine Hughes are urging their community to turn Daffodil Day yellow on March 28 and go “all in” to raise vital funds and give hope to cancer patients.

10/02 Wicklow Artist Salon to host ‘sound and food experience’ at first 2025 event

Artists are invited to the first event of the 2025 Wicklow Artists Salon series at Bray’s Mermaid Arts Centre on February 18, where two exciting and innovative Irish artists will immerse attendees in a unique communal creative experience.

09/02 Most viewed Google Maps locations in last 20 years features Wicklow locations

Powerscourt Waterfall and Wicklow Mountains National Park have been ranked among the most viewed Irish locations on Google Maps as the oline mapping platform celebrates its 20th anniversary.

09/02 See photos as Tinahely Variety Group host coffee morning to take play on the road

The cakes, coffee and conversation flowed at the Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely when the Tinahely Variety Group hosted a coffee morning to help fuel their journey around the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland circuit.

09/02 See inside roomy four-bed Wicklow home on the market for €320,000

A spacious four-bedroom home in southwest Wicklow that boasts 130sqm of overall floor area has been placed on the market for €320,000.

09/02 Look inside four-bed Wicklow home with garden bar on the market for €435,000

A four-bedroom semi-detached home in Rathnew that features a cosy back garden bar has been placed on the market for €435,000.

08/02 Memory of late Wicklow fashionista honoured at swap shop for hospice

Friends of a late Wicklow woman, who was a tireless advocate for Wicklow Hospice and had a flare for dancing and fashion, came together recently to honour her memory by hosting a clothing swap shop that raised €3,250 for the palliative care charity.

08/02 Wicklow school and pharmaceutical company establish strategic partnership

Arklow’s Glenart College and local pharmaceutical company Servier have formally established a mutually beneficial strategic partnership that will see the creation of an annual First Year Scholarship Bursary award.

08/02 Wicklow farmers invited to Teagasc webinar on making lambing easier

Teagasc is inviting Wicklow farmers to an online webinar that will feature practical tips on how to make lambing easier on Wednesday, February 12, at 8 pm.

07/02 Wicklow-Wexford TD Brian Brennan reaffirms commitment to Arklow in maiden Dáil speech

Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan used his maiden address at Dáil Éireann to reaffirm his commitment to Arklow, with the Wicklow-Wexford Deputy saying that he will “correct the fact” that the town has never had representation at national level.

07/02 Wicklow school marks anniversary of Japan atomic bombings with poster exhibition

Glenart College in Arklow recently commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings with a fascinating three-day exhibition of 30 posters kindly provided by the Japanese Embassy.

07/02 TD Malcolm Byrne and Arklow Chamber discuss business challenges and opportunities

Members of the Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce recently met with Wicklow-Wexford TD Malcolm Byrne to discuss the key challenges and opportunities for businesses in the region.

06/02 Three-bed semis in Wicklow ‘not affordable’ for first-time buyer couples study finds

A new report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has found that a three-bed semi-detached home in Wicklow is “not affordable” for first-time buyer couples on average incomes because of a funding gap of €35,500.

06/02 Wicklow woman to raise awareness of lung disease her father died from at memorial run

A Wicklow woman whose father died after suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis will host a memorial run this April to raise awareness about the disease and vital funds for the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA).

06/02 See photos from Wicklow friends’ group exhibition on concept of home

Stratford Lodge Hall in Baltinglass was a hive of activity when two Wicklow friends launched an intriguing group art exhibition themed around the concept of ‘home’.

05/02 Arklow ladies team receive new kit as ‘women in business support women in sport’

The newly formed Arklow Town FC senior ladies team have been singing the praises of local company BEE Smart Training and Consultancy for sponsoring their new jerseys, which carry the fitting tagline – ‘Women in business supporting women in sport’.

05/02 Wicklow chef to host vegetarian cooking demo in aid of Gaza Soup Kitchen

Wicklow chef Claire McCormick will welcome foodies to the Common Ground in Bray on February 21 for a ‘Flavours of the Middle East’ cooking demonstration and tasting in aid of the Gaza Soup Kitchen.

04/02 Arklow RNLI rescues person from Avoca River in late-night call-out

The volunteer crew of the Arklow RNLI Lifeboat rescued a person from the Avoca River late on Thursday night following a multi-agency search.

02/02 Owner of festive Wicklow home raises €1.2k for first responders despite terminal diagnosis

A terminally ill Arklow man whose annual Christmas house display has spread joy throughout the seaside town for over 20 years has thanked his community for helping raise €1,262 for Arklow Community First Responders.

01/02 Arklow Ukrainian Hub appeals for new home to create ‘space for whole community’

Members of the Arklow Ukrainian Hub have appealed for a new home after their almost three years stay at the Bridgewater Shopping Centre recently ended, with volunteers willing to refurbish a space in the town to create a new hub open to everyone in the community.

01/02 Wicklow cancer survivor’s hometown wrestling show raises €2,200 for charity

A professional Wicklow wrestler who came out on top in his fight against cancer returned to his home county recently to put on a show packed with beat downs, bumps, feuds and finishers that raised €2,200 for the Irish Cancer Society.

01/02 Tickets for Bray Comedy Festival going fast as headline acts sell out

Comedy fans across Wicklow and beyond have been snapping up tickets ahead of the 10th Bray Comedy Festival, with many shows selling fast and those featuring some of the biggest names in Irish comedy going in double-quick time.

01/02 Wicklow school to host leading child psychologist for talk about resilience

The Parents’ Association of Scoil Naomh Bríd in Talbotstown will host Dr Mary O’Kane, one of Ireland’s leading child psychologists, for an informative talk on resilience in St Tegan’s Hall on Thursday, February 6, at 7 pm.

31/01 Wicklow County Council receives applications from NBI for 145,000 metres of cabling

Wicklow County Council has received a licence application from National Broadband Ireland for overground electronic communications infrastructure and associated physical infrastructure in the Arklow and Baltinglass Municipal Districts.

31/01 Rebrand of Wicklow store strengthens pharmacy’s presence in Garden County

STAFF and customers from McCabes Pharmacy in Baltinglass, west Wicklow, recently celebrated the store’s official opening as it rebranded from LloydsPharmacy to McCabes Pharmacy.

30/01 Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore appointed spokesperson for climate and agriculture

Social Democrats TD for Wicklow Jennifer Whitmore has been appointed as the spokesperson for Climate, Nature, Energy, and Transport, as well as Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.

30/01 Wicklow restaurant supervisor named employee of the year by Hotels Federation branch

Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club restaurant supervisor Lavinia Byrne has been named employee of the year for 2024/25 by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Wicklow Branch.

30/01 Wicklow student recognised for project on drug dependencies arising from medications

St Mary’s College Arklow TY student Erin Mills was recently recognised for her remarkable project, which investigates the effects of drug addictions and dependencies stemming from medications provided by the healthcare system, at the Scifest@Teen-Turn event held in IBM, Dublin.

30/01 Fatal Wicklow motorbike accident victim to be honoured by friends in Wexford Half Marathon

Two Dublin friends will run the Wexford Half Marathon this April to raise funds for the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team, after the volunteers responded within minutes of their friend being involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in Wicklow last year.

30/01 West Wicklow men’s mental health support programme to begin in March

West Wicklow men aged 18 or older are invited to participate in a seven-week mental health support programme at the Baltinglass Parish Centre in March.

30/01 See inside three-bed Wicklow home with quirky outdoor bar available for €425,000

A three-bedroom Wicklow home with three reception rooms and an outdoor bar and deck area has been placed on the market for €425,000.

29/01 Wicklow-Wexford TD highlights special education as key government priority

Having recently visited schools in his constituency, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Brian Brennan, has said that special education must be “a priority for the upcoming term of government”.

29/01 Arklow community commits to becoming officially recognised as autism-friendly town

Arklow underlined its commitment to creating an autism-friendly community when scores of residents and representatives from groups, clubs and the local business community turned out for a public meeting about achieving autism-friendly status for the seaside town.

29/01 Recovering Wicklow addict hails sea swimming for giving her ‘best January of my life’

A Wicklow woman, whose newfound love for sea swimming has aided her recovery from drug addiction, has said that undertaking a morning swim each day this month to raise funds for a local autism support group has had a transformative impact and given her “the best January of my life”.

29/01 Large warehouse in Wicklow industrial estate hits the market

A 3,075 square meter warehouse on a 1.4-acre site in Blessington Industrial Estate has been placed on the market, with a price available on application.

28/01 Bray St Patrick’s Day Committee invites local groups to join 2025 parade

THE Bray St. Patrick’s Festival committee is asking local groups to join in this year’s parade and create a lively and thrilling spectacle for the thousands of enthusiastic onlookers who gather in Bray to celebrate.

28/01 Wicklow school shows commitment to inclusivity with sensory garden

Avoca National School was a hive of activity when students, faculty and sponsors Glenhaven Foods gathered to celebrate the completion of the school’s new sensory garden.

27/01 Co Wicklow towns flooded as Storm Herminia debris blocks shores

Roads leading to South Quay and South Green in Arklow and South Quay in Wicklow town have been closed by municipal district staff after high tides and overflowing shores caused extensive flooding in the seaside town.

27/01 Popular Wicklow woman celebrates her 90th birthday in style

The Parkview House in Shillelagh was buzzing with good cheer when family, friends and neighbours gathered to celebrate local woman Nancy Byrne’s 90 birthday.

27/01 Wicklow gymnastics club named Club of the Year at prestigious national awards

Arklow Gymnastics Club members are on cloud nine after they swept three major honours, including Club of the Year, at the Gymnastics Ireland National Awards at the Radisson Blu in Dublin.

27/01 Historic Wicklow houses ranked among most popular Irish wedding venues on TikTok

Bray’s historic Killruddery House and Powerscourt House and Gardens in Enniskerry have been ranked in the top 15 Irish wedding venues in an analysis of recent TikTok hashtag data.

27/01 See inside three-bedroom Wicklow cottage with ‘good sized site’ available for €280,000

A three-bedroom cottage on one acre with “excellent” countryside views near Tinahely, in south Wicklow, has been placed on the market for €280,000.

27/01 Wicklow company’s survey finds pay equity a ‘top challenge’ for 30 per cent of employers

New research by Bray-based payroll and HR solutions provider SD Worx Ireland has shown that 30pc of Irish employers cite pay equity as a top challenge when rewarding employees, with 74pc of Irish organisations investing in pay equity initiatives to tackle it.

26/01 Wicklow runners and walkers lace up ahead of road race fundraiser

Athletes and community members from across Wicklow and beyond will descend on Moneystown National School at 11 am on March 1 for the school’s second annual fundraising road race.

26/01 Artistic Wicklow friends set to launch group exhibition centred on the concept of home

Two talented Wicklow friends will host an intriguing group art exhibition themed around the concept of ‘home’ at the Stratford Lodge Hall on Church Lane in Baltinglass on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1.

25/01 Arklow pharmaceutical company opens its doors to chamber members

The Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce has thanked local pharmaceutical company Servier for hosting their recent chamber meeting and providing an insightful tour of their “exceptional” facilities.

25/01 Aklow pharmaceutical company opens its doors to chamber members

The Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce has thanked local pharmaceutical company Servier for hosting their recent chamber meeting and providing an insightful tour of their “exceptional” facilities.

24/01 Rural Wicklow road to remain closed over night after after Storm Éowyn damaged trees

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24/01 Buses cancelled and almost 7,000 Wicklow properties without power after Storm Éowyn

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24/01 Almost 7,000 homes and businesses across Wicklow without power after Storm Éowyn

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24/01 See inside Greystones home with tennis court and sauna on the market for €1.45m

A plush four-bedroom home on the Greystones coastline that boasts expansive gardens and its own tennis court and sauna has been placed on the market for a cool €1.45 million.

24/01 Wicklow set to host one-to-one forest creation clinic with experienced advisor

Wicklow landowners and those considering forestry as an enterprise are invited to a one-to-one forestry clinic at the Teagasc Advisory Office in Coolruss, Tinahely, on Thursday, January 30

24/01 Wicklow woman honours late mother by raising over €8,000 for local cancer support group

The Old Ship in Arklow was packed to capacity when local woman Samantha O’Brien held a table quiz in memory of her late mother Martina that raised €8,280 for Arklow Cancer Support.

22/01 Moving poem which pays tribute to legendary Greystones icon is recited during his funeral

The granddaughters of local Greystones legend Joe Sweeney, who served his community as a councillor, a major developer and fed generations of Greystones residents at his iconic chipper, paid tribute to their beloved grandfather at his funeral on Tuesday morning.

22/01 Arklow Dog Park maintenance fund launched until overseeing committee is established

A fundraiser has been launched to help cover the cost of basic maintenance at Arklow Dog Park as an interim measure until a committee can be formed to oversee its upkeep and apply for maintenance grants.

20/01 Wicklow parents’ association make appeal ahead of ‘anonymous art’ fundraiser

Hollywood National School Parents’ Association has appealed to local artists who wish to participate in an exciting fundraising event where a selection of anonymous art will be raffled.

19/01 Top tips for self-care shared at popular Co Wicklow event

The Deck Coffee House in Arklow was buzzing when local group All Kinds of Amazing hosted a self-care morning with six experts who shared their hints and tips on how to look after yourself, especially when looking after others.

19/01 See photos as Dunlavin hosts multicultural concert for First Fortnight Festival

Imaal Hall in Dunlavin was a hive of activity when community members of all backgrounds gathered for a ‘Songs from Near and Far’ concert as part of the First Fortnight Festival.

18/01 Arklow Bay Hotel announces date for spring wedding showcase

The Arklow Bay Hotel will transform into a wonderland of wedding planning on Sunday, February 9, when the four-star hotel hosts their spring wedding afternoon.

18/01 Wicklow director releases trailer for short film about bridging generational divide

Wicklow filmmaker Dave Thomas has unveiled the first look at his upcoming short film, Seven Moments in Time, which explores the generational divide and the profound connections that can blossom in unexpected places.

17/01 Wicklow’s youngest councillor secures €1 million for county footpath upgrades

Peter Stapleton, Wicklow County Council’s youngest serving councillor, has achieved a significant milestone with the passing of his motion to secure €1 million in funding for the upgrade and replacement of footpaths across the county.

17/01 ‘Wicked’ Wicklow workshop: See photos as Emerald City comes alive

Wicklow students and those from further afield channelled their inner Glindas and Elphabas when they took part in an action-packed ‘Wicked Workshop’ at the St Mary’s College hall in Arklow.

17/01 Acclaimed Wicklow artist crowdfunding for debut book to bring ‘life's work to the world’

Internationally renowned Wicklow artist Conor Walton has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help him bring his life’s work to the world through his debut book, Paintings and Essays.

17/01 See inside 121-year-old Wicklow country retreat on the market for €825,000

An eight-bedroom home in south Wicklow that dates back to the early 1900s and is currently in use as a retreat has been placed on the market for €825,000.

16/01 GAA club’s blood pressure and pulse check supported by Arklow community

Community members of all ages recently took the opportunity to get their blood pressure and pulses checked when the Irish Heart Foundation’s Mobile Health Unit visited Arklow Rock Parnells GAA Club.

15/01 Wicklow male support group to return after ‘immense’ Christmas pressures

Following the intensity and pressures of another frantic festive season, an Arklow-based support group established by Cllr Warren O’Toole that provides an open and understanding environment for male carers will return this month.

15/01 Late Wicklow teen’s legacy ‘lives on in lights’ thanks to generous donations

An Arklow family has lauded Wicklow and Wexford residents after they donated €1,740 at their teenage son’s funeral to help supply sensory equipment at his former school and ensure his legacy “will live on in the lights”.

15/01 Former Wicklow model gets 100th birthday surprise when teenage stranger paints portrait

A former Wicklow model who will celebrate her 100th birthday next month received a surprise when a young artist presented her with a watercolour portrait while she sat in a local café.

14/01 Viral anti-icing tip from Wicklow farm gets more than a million hits

A video posted by the owner of a Wicklow glamping business that showed an ingenious method of preventing water troughs from icing over has gone viral on social media, amassing more than one million views.

14/01 TD Brian Brennan calls for ‘urgent action’ on public lighting issues in Arklow

Wicklow-Wexford TD Brian Brennan is calling on Wicklow County Council to take “urgent action” to address the ongoing public lighting situation in Arklow.

14/01 Wicklow students spark push for narrowing ‘disheartening’ Junior Cycle grade bracket

Proactive students from Coláiste Bhríde in Carnew have begun a nationwide movement to change the broad Junior Cycle grading brackets and give pupils “the full picture” of their results as they prepare for the Senior Cycle.

14/01 Former director of leading Wicklow company writes book about his theological journey

A Wicklow man who was once the director and general manager of a leading plastic injection moulding manufacturer has released a new book that charts his journey through the world of theology and its transformative impact.

13/01 Owners of Wicklow restaurant present East Coast Samaritans with €3,500 raised at charity dinner

Proud staff from Himalayan Aroma in Arklow recently presented a cheque for €3,500 raised at their ‘Dine for a Cause’ charity night to volunteers from East Coast Samaritans.

12/01 See photos as crowds flock to Tinahely for the 10th annual GOAL Mile

The Tinahely community was out in force on New Year’s Day to take part in the 10th annual Tinahely GOAL Mile, which raised a whopping €702 to help the charity’s work globally.

11/01 See photos from Arklow Community Action Resource Centre’s annual parish dinner

Arklow’s famous community spirit was on full show when local volunteers, residents and elected representatives gathered at Árus Lorcáin to enjoy the Arklow Community Action Resource Centre’s annual community dinner.

09/01 See photos as talented Arklow players put on swashbuckling Peter Pan panto

St Mary’s College in Arklow was transformed into an enchanting Neverland of colourful characters when Arklow Pantomime Creations put on three magical performances of their Peter Pan pantomime to sold-out audiences.

09/01 Three-bed Wicklow home offers ‘excellent opportunity’ for all buyers at €159,000

A three-bedroom terrace home in the heart of Carnew in southwest Wicklow has been placed on the market for €159,000.

04/01 Wicklow family appeal for return of heirloom jewellery stolen in Christmas burglary

A distraught Arklow family has appealed to the public for information after burglars broke into their house and stole “irreplaceable” jewellery that had been in the family for generations.

04/01 Wicklow leisure centre splashes out on new ice bath to aid customers’ recovery

Coral Leisure Arklow aims to help its customers reduce muscle soreness, decrease muscle and joint inflammation and boost their circulation and immune response with a new, cutting-edge ice bath.

04/01 Wicklow Local Sports Partnership to kick off 2025 with series of active programmes

Wicklow Local Sports Partnership is ringing in the new year with a series of informative, active and health-focused programmes for people of all ages.

03/01 New Wicklow bus service between Carnew and Baltinglass to begin on Monday

TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow will introduce the new Route WW10 bus service between Carnew and Baltinglass starting next Monday, January 6.

03/01 Arklow RNLI volunteers leave New Year’s celebrations to attend first callout of 2025

In the early hours of New Year’s Day, the Arklow RNLI Lifeboat volunteer crew responded to reports of a person entering the icy water who was located safely ashore following a multi-agency search.

03/01 Wicklow campaign for new Lidl store left ‘in disbelief’ as planning appeal drags on

A group campaigning for a new low-cost supermarket in Baltinglass are disillusioned after learning that an appeal against Wicklow County Council’s decision to refuse Lidl planning permission for a store would not be resolved until the new year.

02/01 Bundle of four cottages in the heart of Delgany on the market for €725,000

A collection of four country cottages in Delgany that feature four bedrooms, three bathrooms and offer a range of possibilities for prospective buyers, has been placed on the market for €725,000.

02/01 Wicklow artist welcomes Brazilian ambassador to see ‘Page by Page’ exhibition

Talented Wicklow artist Elis Taves recently had the honour of welcoming the new Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland, Mr Flávio Helmold Macieira, to see her innovative exhibition, Page by Page.

01/01 Wicklow and Wexford farmers invited to Teagasc CalfCare event on Gorey farm

Teagasc is inviting farmers from Wicklow and Wexford to a CalfCare event on Thursday, January 9, at the farm of Frank Kennedy in Boley Upper, Cranford, Gorey.

01/01 Santa and young Arklow performers bring Christmas cheer to golf club party

Arklow Golf Club was alive with good cheer and festive fun when Santa and the Arklow Music and Arts Young Performers dropped by for the club’s annual Christmas party.

01/01 Over €2 million in Housing Adaptation grants paid out in Wicklow in 2024

Following the recent publication of regulations to increase Housing Adaptation Grant limits for older people and disabled people, it has been revealed that €2,092,831 was paid under the scheme in Wicklow in 2024.

31/12 Funeral of famously friendly Wicklow woman told ‘there was always a cup of tea ready’

The granddaughter of beloved Baltinglass local Marie O’Shea (née Byrne), who was known for her beaming smile, generous nature and love of chats, paid tribute to her adored grandmother at her funeral on Saturday.

31/12 See photos as Baltinglass Sings Christmas concert wows huge crowds

The Baltinglass Sings community choir delivered a performance to remember when they held their annual Christmas concert at St Joseph’s Church in Baltinglass.

30/12 Wicklow students put on enchanting performance of ‘Christmas with the Krackers’

St Tegan’s Hall in Kiltegan was filled with a fantastic sense of festive spirit when students from Scoil Treasa Naomha in Tynock put on a brilliant performance of the ‘Christmas with the Krackers’ musical play.

30/12 Arklow St Stephen’s Day swim: See photos as crowds flock South Beach

Large crowds of festive swimmers made their way down to South Beach in Arklow on St Stephen’s Day to show their support for the St Vincent’s Foundation at the Eamon Burke Memorial Charity Swim.

30/12 Man (20s) charged after Wicklow gardaí seize over €18,300 in drugs and cash

A planned operation carried out by gardaí in west Wicklow has led to the seizure of over €15,000 worth of drugs and €3,300 in cash and charges being brought against one male in his 20s.

30/12 Peir Leonard and Pat Kennedy to ‘focus on the people’ after missing out on Dáil

Arklow councillors Pat Kennedy and Peir Leonard are refocused on serving their district after missing out on election to the Dáil in the Wicklow-Wexford constituency, saying they still have a mandate from their voters and those who elected them to Wicklow County Council.

29/12 Where to recycle Christmas trees, old electronics, bulbs and batteries in Wicklow

With another bumper season of giving at an end, Wicklow residents can recycle their Christmas trees, old electronics, bulbs and batteries at local recycling centres and electrical retailers the length and breadth of the county.

29/12 Review of the year Wicklow got a Taoiseach and Penneys

Brothers complete World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic After 42 long days at sea, in January fearless Arklow brothers Eamon and Andrew Breen reached the finish line of their epic charity challenge to row across the Atlantic Ocean, emulating their inspirations and founders of Arklow Rowing Club, Eamonn and Peter Kavanagh, who rowed the initial cross-Atlantic race in 1997 . There were wild scene

29/12 See inside five Wicklow homes that sold for over €1 million in 2024

In a bumper year for Wicklow property agents that saw a flow of sales that never let up, scores of Garden County homes realised selling prices that eclipsed the €1 million mark, with a select few going for beyond two and three million.

27/12 Kiltegan Women’s Shed celebrates a busy year with Christmas dinner

St Tegan’s Hall was buzzing with the sound of laughter and good cheer when Kiltegan Women’s Shed sat down to enjoy a sumptuous Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

27/12 Coláiste Eoin Hacketstown lauds local business for sponsoring new girls’ jerseys

Students and faculty from Coláiste Eoin Hacketstown have been singing the praises of John Connolly Electrical Ltd after the local business sponsored new jerseys for the school’s girls’ football and camogie teams.

27/12 Wicklow students go blue for Diabetes Ireland to support their schoolmates

Students from Aughrim NS recently held a ‘Go Blue’ non-uniform day to show their support for Diabetes Ireland and classmates with the blood sugar disease, including seven-year-old Saorla McMunn who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was three.

26/12 Wicklow Sea Scouts embark on rare and unforgettable Air Corps adventure

A group of Sea Scouts from 9th Wicklow Arklow recently had the extraordinary opportunity to earn their Air Activity Badge Level 4 with the Irish Air Corps, an experience few scouting groups have the privilege to undertake.

26/12 First Fortnight charity festival coming to two Wicklow venues

Two Wicklow venues will host events this January as part of the annual First Fortnight Festival, which celebrates art forms including poetry, music, textile art and theatre at venues the length and breadth of the country.

25/12 Arklow Christian Community Church celebrate magical Christmas carol service

The Arklow Christian Community Church congregation was in high spirits when the church welcomed a string of talented performers for their annual Christmas carol service.

25/12 Wicklow residents ranked best sleepers among nation of ‘world’s worst sleepers’

New research published by human performance company WHOOP has revealed that Wicklow residents are officially Ireland’s best sleepers, boasting the best average sleep performance score in a nation of the ‘world’s worst sleepers’.

24/12 See photos as Arklow Christmas concert raises €1,100 for African missions

The Arklow Methodist Church was filled with the soaring sounds of angelic voices when the seaside community came together for a Christmas concert that raised €1,100 for Mother Kevin’s Mission.

23/12 Wicklow gardaí warn beekeepers to be vigilant after beehives worth €2,000 stolen

Wicklow gardaí have issued a warning to beekeepers to be vigilant over the coming weeks after the recent theft of two beehives with a value of €2,000 in Tinahely.

23/12 See photos as Wicklow families enjoy autism and sensory-friendly visits with Santa

Arklow Library helped make Christmas one to remember for local children and their parents when they hosted an autism and sensory-friendly visit with Santa.

22/12 Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners Association elect new officers at AGM

A large number of Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Owners Association members gathered at St Kevin’s Community Hall in Blessington recently for the association’s annual general meeting.

22/12 Coffee morning raises €1,500 for Tinahely Christmas lights and New Year's Day fireworks

A fantastic sense of community spirit and Christmas cheer was on display when the Tinahely Christmas Lights Committee held their annual coffee morning at the Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre.

21/12 Three-bed Wicklow home ‘lovely for first-time buyers’ on the market for €220,000

A three-bedroom terraced home on the northern outskirts of Arklow town has been placed on the market for €220,000.

20/12 Details of Russborough House trail revamp revealed at official opening

The full details of an extensive revamp of Russborough House’s grounds were revealed at the recent official opening of the Russborough House and Park Link Trail in Blessington.

20/12 Wicklow variety show raises awareness and over €2,000 for local care centre

O’Toole Hall in Rathdangan was packed to capacity when a talented troupe of local performers took to the stage for a variety concert that raised over €2,000 for St John’s Day Care Centre in Hacketstown.

20/12 Returning Wicklow peacekeeper (20) tells Late Late Show ‘army was always my first choice’

A Wicklow soldier who returned from a peacekeeping tour in Lebanon recently appeared on the Late Late Show, where he explained how he has always wanted to join the army and that finding a way out of school – which never suited him – was “part of the mission”.

19/12 Wicklow school serves up treats and home bakes at Christmas fair

St Patrick’s NS, Bearna Chlé was alive with festive cheer when the school opened its doors for their Christmas fair, which boasted an array of creative Christmas crafts, treats and home bakes.

19/12 Christmas nativity goes up at Wicklow shopping centre just in nick of time

Members of the newly-formed Arklow Women’s Shed and volunteers from the local St Vincent de Paul shop came together at short notice to install a beautiful nativity scene in the Bridgewater Shopping Centre.

18/12 Award-winning Wicklow cheeses recalled due to threat of dangerous bacteria

A recall has been issued on a wide range of branded products from an award-winning Wicklow cheese producer due to the possible presence of pathogenic bacteria, with consumers warned “not to eat the affected cheeses”.

18/12 Owner of famously festive Wicklow house keeps tradition up despite terminal diagnosis – ‘I feel very lucky to get this Christmas’

A terminally ill Arklow man whose annual Christmas display has spread joy throughout the town for over two decades has said he “feels lucky to be here” and keep his beloved fundraiser going for one more year.

18/12 Award-winning Wicklow cheese recalled due to threat of dangerous bacteria

An award-winning Wicklow cheese producer has issued a recall on a batch of cheddar cheese due to the possible presence of pathogenic bacteria and warned consumers “not to eat the affected cheeses”.

17/12 See photos as Co Wicklow fire stations open doors for tours, demos and workshops

Fire stations across County Wicklow opened their doors to their local communities on Saturday, welcome hundreds of families to gain an insight into how the stations work.

17/12 See photos as Wicklow camogie club hosts inaugural 24-hour ‘Santa Dash’

Aughrim Camogie Club members were out in force on a cold winter afternoon to kick off their first-ever Santa Dash fundraiser, where community members came together to complete the festive walkathon for a consecutive 24 hours.

17/12 County Wicklow Partnership launch strategic plan focused on community collaboration

County Wicklow Partnership recently launched its first strategic plan for the company with an event marking several months of intensive consultation and planning with stakeholders, clients, staff and board members at Arklow Maritime Museum.

16/12 Wicklow parents’ sensory Christmas tree for son (6) with autism goes viral

An inspirational Wicklow mum caused quite a stir on social media recently when she posted a DIY guide of her and her father crafting and decorating a magical sensory Christmas tree that has brought a twinkle to the eyes of her son with autism.

16/12 See inside Wicklow cottage with breath-taking views of the Great Sugar Loaf on market for €525k

A rustic two-bed Wicklow cottage with stunning views of the Great Sugar Loaf mountain has been placed on the market for €525,000.

16/12 Wicklow IFA Farm Family Committee hosts annual Christmas dinner and AGM

IFA Farm Family Committee members came together recently at the Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge for their AGM and annual Christmas dinner.