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14:00 Co Wicklow factory closed by fire employs three firefighters who tackled blaze

Dortek’s factory on the North Quay in Wicklow town will remain closed after a fire outbreak on the evening of April 15 left the building requiring a new roof and some internal works before reopening.

07:25 Ireland’s oldest woman (108) on how her long life is thanks to ‘new nettles’

Sarah Coyle has lived through two pandemics, the Civil War and even the War of Independence

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 Wicklow slimmers donate clothes now too big to raise close to €7,000 for charity

Members of Slimming World in Wicklow town found a meaningful way to mark their weight loss journeys by donating the clothes they no longer needed and raising €6,615 for the Irish Cancer Society in the process.

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 At home with Brendan Courtney by the sea in Wicklow: ‘I wanted to simplify my life’

An escape from Dublin has offered the broadcaster and designer a chance to reimagine what his home should be

19/04 Unsettled weather expected to continue over Easter weekend

Showers or longer spells of rain predicted on Sunday for parts of Munster, Connacht and west Ulster

19/04 Ashford man bidding to bring Macra’s Mr Personality crown back to Co Wicklow

An Ashford man is set to represent County Wicklow at Macra na Feirme’s 18th Mr Personality Contest, which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra.

19/04 This low-key Carlow cheesemaker is quietly producing the best cheddar in the world

Tom Burgess’s award-winning Coolattin cheddars are made in a small dairy farm in west Wicklow

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.

18/04 Chic and airy three-bed bungalow on half an acre near Brittas Bay for €650,000

Renovated property with marvellous views of the surrounding countryside

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 Jason Statham film production crew pay for Wicklow town monuments to be restored

Wicklow town was the backdrop for a major recent film production involving action star Jason Statham, and the team behind the as yet untitled movie have decided to give back to the area by paying for significant works.

16/04 Large blaze breaks out in factory at Wicklow Port as plumes of black smoke fill the air

Fire services tackled a large blaze for over three hours after it broke out on Tuesday evening in a factory unit based at Wicklow Port.

16/04 QR codes on Wicklow Harbour now tell stories of Pat Davis’s 71 East Pier murals

A QR code sign has been installed beside the artwork Pat Davis has been painting along the East Pier at Wicklow Harbour for the past 49 years, explaining the stories behind all of his 71 murals.

16/04 Bench to honour Santiago Balbontin unveiled after Wicklow Lions clean-up

Members of Wicklow and District Lions Club and fellow volunteers carried out a major clean-up beside the Lifeboat Station at Wicklow Harbour on Saturday, before unveiling an engraved bench in honour of the late Santiago Balbontin.

16/04 Rejuvenated musicians graduate from unique Co Wicklow teaching residency

A group of 15 emerging musicians have graduated from the Wicklow teaching residency in Rathnew, under the tutelage of the Trio Accord musicians.

16/04 Three males charged in relation to death of Willie Moorehouse in Bray

Gardaí suspect 36-year-old was set upon by a group when he presented for a pre-organised fight

16/04 Wicklow independent bookshops sign-up to worldwide book crawl initiative

For one week, independent bookshops from Co Wicklow will join other independent bookshops from over 50 cities and towns across the world for the Global Book Crawl Passport initiative.

14/04 Wicklow trainer opens up new gym - ‘I had 82 members before I even opened the doors’

Shane McGuckiam has fulfilled a lifelong ambition after opening up his own gym in Co Wicklow.

14/04 Con O’Callaghan thriving in captain’s role for Dublin, and Cork’s dual jewels − what we learned from the GAA weekend

Kildare and Wicklow’s home comforts; Louth’s giant leaps; dummy teams for dummies

14/04 See incredible 1950s colour postcards of Co Wicklow at a new event

Historian James Scannell will trace the origin of John Hinde and his Co Wicklow postcards as he takes on the role of guest speaker at the next Roundwood Historical Society talk.

14/04 Montessori pupil crowned Co Wicklow’s best at Eason Spelling Bee Final

A sixth class pupil has been crowned the winner of this year’s County Wicklow Eason Spelling Bee Final.

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 ‘They need to look at themselves’ – Dessie Farrell disappointed with Dublin show against Wicklow

Dublin football manager Dessie Farrell was left “disappointed” with an underwhelming performance against Wicklow in Aughrim as they got their 2025 championship underway.

13/04 Wicklow put the fear into Dublin before they eventually escape from Aughrim

Dessie Farrell’s side struggle to find rhythm but advance to semi-final against Meath

13/04 GAA: All the action from the Leinster and Ulster Senior Football Championships as it happens

There’s football games in both Leinster and Ulster up for decision today as well as action in the lower ranking hurling tournaments.

13/04 GAA Sunday live updates: Dublin get Leinster campaign under way in Wicklow

Follow all the action in the football championship as Tyrone take on Cavan later

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.

13/04 49pc of Wicklow students would not give up social media to fight climate and biodiversity crisis

A survey of more than 200 secondary school students that attended Wicklow’s inaugural Youth Biodiversity Conference found than 49pc would not give up social media to combat the climate and biodiversity crisis, even though a large proportion described themselves as alarmed, anxious or unsettled.

12/04 Wicklow’s history showcased by students via library initiative

An exhibition of local history projects completed by second-year history students attending Coláiste Chill Mhantain as part of their Junior Certificate curriculum has opened in the library in Wicklow town.

12/04 Mountains being moved to find success in Wicklow football

Committed Garden County ready to take on mighty Dubs in Leinster senior football championship quarter-final clash

12/04 Retro music fans get full stage of tribute acts at Kaleidoscope festival

Kaleidoscope has just announced that it will transform one of its main stages into Ireland’s largest house party in celebration of their fifth birthday when the festival makes its annual return to Russborough, Blessington in July.

12/04 How the right water feature can elevate your garden and soothe your soul

Playful, stimulating and fascinating, the best water features connect with our senses

11/04 Wicklow national school takes prize at Credit Union Schools Quiz final

Roundwood National School were among the runners-up at the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) Schools Quiz Grand Final, which saw 88 teams from across the country going head-to-head in the RDS Dublin on Sunday, April 6.

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 Five homes on view this week in Dublin and Co Wicklow from €495,000 to €825,000

New to the market in Castleknock, Stoneybatter, Dún Laoghaire, Portmarnock and Tinahely

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 ‘Mindless’ vandals wreck pantry that helps needy in Wicklow town for fourth time

A community pantry in Wicklow town, where people can donate unwanted food products, has been vandalised for the fourth time, much to the disgust of its founder, Mary Kavanagh.

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 Picnic lovers and tourists drive 21pc surge in Co Wicklow’s National Botanic Gardens visitors

A new-found appreciation of nature, a love of picnics, abundant growth, and greater awareness of their National Botanic Gardens status are some of the reasons attributed to a huge rise in visitors to Kilmacurragh’s gardens last year.

08/04 Commuter belt adds new notches as hybrid working takes hold

With working from home more common in the wake of Covid-19, more people are living farther from Dublin and other cities

07/04 Sadness as Wicklow Cancer Support prepares for first countywide fundraiser without Stan O’Reilly?

The late Stan J O’Reilly will be honoured as Rathnew Community Centre gets ready to host the annual East Coast FM countywide coffee morning in support of Wicklow Cancer Support.

07/04 Cork strive for perfection, and Donegal’s anger with history repeating − what we learned from the GAA weekend

Pat Ryan is trying to slow the hype train; the tale of Matt Hassett and little Liam; Carlow’s Joe Murphy takes the road home

07/04 350 Easter eggs to be hidden in one Co Wicklow village

A staggering 350 Easter eggs are set to be hidden in one Co Wicklow village on Easter Saturday, as the local Tidy Towns group pulls out all the stops to make it perhaps the biggest Easter egg hunt in the county.

06/04 Leinster SFC: Wicklow leave it late to stage comeback win against Longford

Oisín McConville’s side equalise at the death before dominating extra time for a six-point win

06/04 Obituary: Mick O’Dwyer, the most successful GAA football manager of all time who possessed a ferocious energy and was a charismatic icon

Mick O’Dwyer or ‘Micko’ as he was known to everyone but his first wife, Mary Carmel, who addressed him as ‘Michael’ was the most successful Gaelic football manager of his time, as well as a great player of the game, winning four All-Ireland medals on the pitch in his own right.

05/04 How Arklow turned a major sewage problem into an opportunity to build something spectacular

Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant, designed by Clancy Moore, is the first in the world with an architect as an integrated part of the design team

05/04 Letters: Toxic brew of ignorance of history, economics and politics now sets agenda

It is clear the US president, vice-president and other senior Trump team members wouldn’t pass politics, history or economics 101.

04/04 Double-fronted period home five minutes from the beach in Greystones for €1.3m

Springmount House has five bedrooms and sits just north of the popular Co Wicklow village

04/04 Co Wicklow’s victims of domestic abuse gain new support as ‘safe haven’ forms

A new community based organisation has been formed in Co Wicklow to raise the awareness about the levels of domestic abuse taking place and help those affected.

04/04 Retired Wicklow GP treated to surprise 90th birthday bash

Retired GP Vincent Pippet received the ‘shock‘ of his life as he was reunited with former work colleagues at a surprise gathering held in Junction 18 Coffee Shop to mark his 90th birthday.

04/04 Wicklow singer-songwriter brings childhood alter-ego to life in new EP

Wicklow singer-songwriter Kendal Moody has stepped back into the spotlight with the release of her latest single Troubled Heart.

04/04 Call for sponsorship from production team behind Wicklow ‘The Sound of Music’ production

Wicklow People photographer Barry Hamilton is reaching out to local businesses seeking sponsorship to help fund his upcoming production of the popular musical show The Sound of Music.

03/04 Mick O’Dwyer tributes: ‘He set the standard for all of us and we’re only trotting after him’

President leads tributes to Mick O’Dwyer as the worlds of sport and politics remember the Kerry great

03/04 Look inside: Novelist Cathy Kelly is selling her Enniskerry home on an acre for €1.75m

Substantial five-bedroom arts-and-crafts-style home with lush gardens and views of fields rolling towards the sea

02/04 60 talented Wicklow dancers light-up DisneylandParis

Spotlight Studios in Wicklow town are reflecting back on a recent trip to Disneyland Paris as they put the final touches in place for their Stars of Tomorrow Secondary School Awards.

02/04 Wicklow town Darkness into Light committee makes appeal

The Darkness into Light committee for Wicklow town are appealing to the public to support the fundraiser for Pieta House on Saturday, May 10, starting bright and early at 4.15am.

01/04 Chinese investor buys McKillen Jr’s Magheramore Beach lands

Future of 21-acre site overlooking idyllic Wicklow beach subject of intense speculation

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’.

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.

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.

28/03 Wicklow councillor meets Tánaiste Simon Harris at site earmarked for new secondary school

Cllr Shane Langrell continues to push for a new secondary school for Newtownmountkennedy, having met with Tánaiste Simon Harris in an effort to advance the project.

28/03 Wicklow actor Jack Reynor to star in reboot of classic horror film ‘The Mummy’

Award-winning west Wicklow actor Jack Reynor is set to star in a remake of the iconic horror movie The Mummy.

27/03 Wicklow landmark Russborough House awarded over €160,000 for restoration works

One of Ireland’s most historic houses, Russborough House in Blessington, has been allocated over €160,000 under this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) in order to carry out restoration works.

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 Last-minute Wicklow town St Patrick’s Day committee to be given civic reception

The committee who organised this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Wicklow town at the last minute are to be treated to a civic reception by Wicklow Municipal District.

26/03 Ireland’s ability to deal with large forest fires put to the test in Wicklow mountains exercise

Multi-agency operation will assess Ireland’s preparedness and response capacity

24/03 DNG estate agent elected president of Wicklow and District Chamber

Local businesswoman Anna Thornton has been elected as the new president of Wicklow and District Chamber of Commerce following their AGM, held on the night of Tuesday, March 11.

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 Allianz Football League: Mayo and Kerry to meet in final as Tyrone relegated

It’s the final round of fixtures in the Allianz Football League with things are getting under way from 1pm.

23/03 Allianz Football League: All the action as it happens from around the grounds with promotion and relegation on the line

It’s the final round of fixtures in the Allianz Football League with things are getting under way from 1pm.

22/03 Co Wicklow man a awarded Hospice Hero Award for his fundraising efforts

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services has awarded a ‘Hospice Hero Community Fundraising Award’ to a Wicklow man for his outstanding fundraising efforts that have earned thousands of euros for Wicklow Hospice over the past 15 years.

20/03 Need for more free outdoor public WiFi hotspots in Wicklow highlighted

Cllr Graham Richmond has sought a meeting with Wicklow’s broadband development officer to explore the potential for more free outdoor public WiFi hotspots for Wicklow.

19/03 Mum to run Wicklow Half Marathon for hospital that saved life of her premature baby girl

A Wicklow-based mother-of-two is gearing up to take on the Wicklow half marathon this weekend to help raise funds for the Children’s Heart Foundation after the wonderful care her eldest daughter received.

19/03 Fully let industrial investment portfolio seeks €30m

Large logistics portfolio distributed across Dublin and Co Wicklow includes landmark Honda Distributors building and Ardmore Film Factory facility

18/03 Stories of seven west Kerry families who moved to Wicklow in the 1950s to be retold

The stories of the seven families who left Dingle for Wicklow almost 70 years ago will be the focus of a special evening at Templerainey Church on Thursday, March 27.

17/03 Lego League tournament win for Co Wicklow robot designers

Team ‘TikTok Party’ from St Kevin’s Community College, Dunlavin, secured a major prize at the first Lego League Submerged tournament, which took place on Monday, March 10, at University College Dublin.

17/03 Recruitment fair for jobseekers is coming to Wicklow

TREO Employment and Support Services, from the Department of Social Protection, will hold a recruitment and training fair in April, as part of its ‘work and skills campaign’.

17/03 Three men rescued from Blessington lakes after boat sinks

One casualty said to be in a serious condition in hospital after being taken from water during Irish Coast Guard operation

16/03 Allianz League: All today’s football action from around the grounds as it happens

Current champions Derry are in action against Mayo with another seven games up for decision.

16/03 Wicklow history buffs to get talks on St John of Jerusalem and Grangegorman Prison

Wicklow history-buffs have a treat in store with two separate talks taking place in Wicklow town and Roundwood.

16/03 Overheard: Facebook whistleblower finds mischievous party animal Enda Kenny ‘almost charming’

Plus: James Dyson could be in for a land in Waterford; the Irish master of plaster; and the NCH’s bonus buyout

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.

15/03 Appeal for information after construction and demolition waste dumped in Wicklow’s Glen of the Downs

Wicklow County Council is appealing for help from the public after construction and demolition waste was dumped in a scenic and isolated location in the Glen of the Downs.

14/03 Irish US president’s trail project ‘could be comparable to Wild Atlantic Way’

New Wicklow TD Edward Timmins has outlined a new road map for an ‘American president’s trail’, that he feels could boost tourism in lesser-visited areas of Ireland, and could become comparable in success to the Wild Atlantic Way.

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.

11/03 See photos from Wicklow Lions Club’s quiz night grand final

Wicklow and District Lions Club wrapped up their annual quiz nights on Thursday night as Wicklow Golf Club played host to the grad final, benefitting 23 local charities in all.

11/03 Revamped four-bed home with stylish, moody interior just outside Enniskerry for €995,000

A1-rated home with views of the mountains has luxury features such as bar cabinet and wine fridge

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’.

06/03 Five homes on view this week in Dublin and Wicklow from €195,000 to €600,000

New to the market in Phibsborough, Crumlin, Fairview, Rathfarnham and Wicklow town

05/03 Virtual Citizens Information Service pilot in Wicklow is extended

The pilot for a virtual Citizens Information Service (CIS) in Wicklow town has been extended until the end of 2025 and will operate out of a dedicated space in the local library.

05/03 See inside latest Wicklow home to feature on RTÉ ‘Home of the Year – a 150-year-old dockers’ cottage

A converted 150-year-old dockers’ cottage in Wicklow town wowed the judges in the third episode of the current series of Home of the Year, (RTE1, Tuesday, March 3).

05/03 Newtown Tidy Towns volunteers expand community’s orchard

Saturday, February 22, saw volunteers from Newtownmountkennedy Tidy Towns and local estates in the town came together to plant fruit trees as part of their dispersed community orchard.

04/03 New Dart West extension to Maynooth faces judicial review challenges

High Court is due to hear the cases next June

03/03 Man who coercively controlled and falsely imprisoned partner jailed for three years

Cian Smullen branded ‘cruel, inhumane person’ whose actions ruined lives of victim and her child

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.

02/03 Eimear Quinn: I suffer from that default of well-bred Catholic school girls, where we’re people pleasers

The Irish singer on being a model child, losing herself in the wildness of Ireland and having no regrets about not becoming a pop star

28/02 Codling Wind Park donate €5,000 to Wicklow Rugby Club’s women’s section

Ireland’s largest Phase One1 offshore wind project, Codling Wind Park, is supporting women’s rugby in the Garden County, by donating €5,000 to Wicklow Rugby Club to develop a drainage system at the women’s rugby grounds.

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.

25/02 Two west Wicklow Parish Pastoral Council merge to form new committee

A new Parish Pastoral Council has been elected for Valleymount and Blessington.

24/02 Wicklow Hire & Sales compete against UK and Irish companies to land prestigious award

Wicklow Hire & Sales were big winners at the prestigious UK based Executive Hire Show where they were announced as the ‘Outstanding Single Depot Hire Company’.

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.

23/02 Wicklow growers among winners at Tirlán Quality Grain Awards

Wicklow growers Tom and Geraldine Short and family are among the winners at this year’s Tirlán Quality Grain Awards.

23/02 McGuirk’s historic tea room to be brought to life at Wicklow talk

The library in Wicklow town will host a talk on the historic McGuirk’s tea room delivered by Michael Fewer.

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.

22/02 Russborough House welcomes return of The Prodigal Son series by celebrated Spanish painter

Russborough House has announced the return of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s iconic series, The Prodigal Son, as the collection of six large-scale masterpieces will remain on display for a limited time from the start of March.

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.

21/02 Status yellow weather warnings issued with strong winds and heavy rain forecast

Sunshine on Saturday will make way for more wet and windy weather on Sunday

21/02 Semidetached four-bed homes in Delgany from €750,000

Two houses released at DRes scheme with more to follow in spring

21/02 St Patrick’s Day parade in Rathdrum taking shape

The organising committee behind the St Patrick’s Day parade in Rathdrum will hold a public meeting in the Ann Devlin Annex in the RDA Hall on Wednesday, February 26, starting at 7pm.

21/02 Rathdrum to Glenealy road to close for urgent tree surgery works

Wicklow County Council has announced road closure along the Rathdrum to Glenealy road to facilitate Coillte emergency tree surgery works.

20/02 Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues wind warnings for seven counties

Cork, Kerry, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford all subject to wind warnings on Friday

20/02 New homes: comprehensive guide to what’s for sale in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Cork and around the State

Newly built schemes now available and soon to be released on the market

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 Appeal lodged against decision not to grant planning for 58 homes in Wicklow

An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála after 58 homes on the outskirts of Wicklow town were refused by the local authority.

19/02 Wicklow Rotary presents Wicklow Cancer Support with donation

Wicklow Rotary Club raised €700 through the collection associated with their Christmas remembrance tree, which was donated to Wicklow Cancer Support.

19/02 Ciarán Roche’s debut crime novel ‘The Enemy Within’ is set in Wicklow town

Ciarán Roche launched his debut crime novel An Enemy Within at Bridge Street Books, on Friday, February 7.

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.

19/02 Blessington Millennium Choir presents children’s charity Barretstown donation

Members of Blessington Millennium Choir were recent visitors to the prominent children’s charity Barretstown, where they passed on the proceeds raised through their Christmas concert.

19/02 Wicklow Lions quiz nights continue in support of local charities

The Thursday quiz nights organised by Wicklow and District Lions Club continue this week upstairs in O’Sheas Corner in Wicklow town, supporting Wicklow Cancer Support, Holy Rosary School and the Wicklow Regatta Festival.

18/02 Wicklow RNLI volunteers visited by people who rehomed Annie Blaker

Wicklow Lifeboat Station gave a warm welcome to two guests on Saturday who both have a special relationship with Wicklow RNLI.

17/02 Five homes on view this week in Dublin and Co Wicklow from €420,000 to €795,000

New to the market in Cabra, Kilternan, Kimmage, Blackrock, and Blessington

17/02 Aircoach scraps some services from South Dublin and Wicklow due to ‘declining passenger numbers’

Changes to routes 700, 701 and 702 will come into effect on March 2nd

17/02 Imagine expands market reach after deal with National Broadband Ireland

Armenian-owned firm says it will now be able to offer faster speeds to customers

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.

15/02 ‘Our hearts lifted’: Parents of Wicklow woman seriously injured in Italy seeing signs of recovery

Hannah Leonard (22) suffered brain injuries when struck by a car in Sicily last October

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 NTA plans to roll out seven-day bus service between Glendalough and Bray

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has extended its public consultation on plans to enhance public transport between Glendalough and Bray, following issues with access as a result of storm Éowyn last month.

14/02 Wicklow’s Russborough House part of Tourism Ireland’s French lunch and learn events

Eleven tourism companies from Ireland – including Blessington’s Russborough House – joined Tourism Ireland’s lunch and learn events in France.

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.

13/02 Wicklow artist wins €5,000 in prestigious self-portrait competition

Wicklow artist Ciaran Taylor won first prize in the prestigious 'Ready to Start' self-portrait awards 2025 in honour of renowned Stillorgan-born artist Sir William Orpen.

13/02 Grand Georgian home at centre of new Delgany development for €2.35m

Originally built in 1830, Struan House sits on a hill looking across Greystones to the sea

12/02 Detached home surrounded by countryside just outside Greystones for €1.65m

Substantial four-bedroom property sits on two acres with small paddock at Templecarrig

12/02 Wicklow Further Education Centre project hosting coffee and bingo for older peopl

Wicklow Further Education Centre at the Murrough in Wicklow town will kick start their Young Social Innovators project by hosting a coffee and bingo morning this week.

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.

10/02 ‘He has broken me twice’: Woman criticises trial process as former garda jailed for sexual assault

William Ryan (41) jailed for six years over offending at Aughrim Garda station in September 2020

09/02 Wicklow Pride Festival 2025 promises to be ‘reflection of love, inclusivity, and community spirit’

The organisers of this year’s Wicklow Pride Festival have said they intend the summer event to be a “reflection of love, inclusivity, and community spirit”.

09/02 Overheard: How Senator Aubrey McCarthy befriended murderer Catherine Nevin

Plus: Still waiting for Shane Ross to dish the dirt on RTÉ; ex-Ireland player’s country house plans hit a brick wall and team Trump take aim at an Irish ‘DEI musical’

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 New exhibition celebrating identity of women opens in Wicklow

Sharon Smith has launched her ‘in Visibility’ project in Wicklow Library, which runs until February 28, and features a powerful series of works created in collaboration with women seeking to reclaim their identity and sense of self.

07/02 Efforts to contact owner to secure dangerous building in Wicklow town proving fruitless

Efforts are still ongoing to make contact with the owner of a derelict building on Market Square, Wicklow town, where the footpath beside the property has been closed off to the public on health and safety grounds since Storm Darragh.

07/02 Planners block Paddy McKillen jnr’s €40m resort in Co Wicklow

Beauty spot proposal threatened conservation area, says inspector

07/02 Seán Moncrieff’s on-air persona cracks, and a dishwasher meltdown follows

Radio: Newstalk host Seán Moncrieff is at his best when discussing niche subjects that allow stimulating digressions

07/02 Glendalough Visitor Centre awarded for excellence by CIE Tours

Glendalough Visitor Centre was recognised at CIE Tours Awards of Excellence with a merit award.

06/02 New Wicklow TD’s first parliamentary question yields update on school plans

New Wicklow TD Edward Timmins has used his first parliamentary question to welcomed the approval for an extension for Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa of Glendalough and query the status of a new school for Blessington.

06/02 Group connecting new arrivals in Wicklow through monthly get togethers celebrate first anniversary

Alex Kenny moved to Wicklow town four years ago in the middle of the Covid pandemic, having spent close to 18 years living abroad, and was looking for ways to connect with people and make new friends.

06/02 Sports clubs in Wicklow town hold first meeting to pave way for shared sporting facilities

The Wicklow Town and District Sports Development Group held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, January 29, with the aim of helping to shape the future development of shared sports facilities in Wicklow town and district.

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 Outgoing committee member to support Wicklow tow St Patrick’s Day parade

A former member of the St Patrick’s Day committee for Wicklow town has offered their assistance in helping to make sure this year’s parade goes ahead, after the majority of the committee stood down for personal reasons.

05/02 Roundwood Variety Group showcase ‘Puss in Boots’ pantomime

Roundwood Variety Group have wrapped up another panto season as they brought their production of ‘Puss in Boots’ to the stage for four performances at the Brockagh Resource Centre.

04/02 €40m Magheramore boutique hotel and surf school plans are quashed

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning for a €40 million boutique holiday resort and surf school on the 21 acres of land above Magheramore Beach in County Wicklow.

04/02 Application filed for new Murrough waterfront park

Wicklow County Council has submitted plans for the proposed Murrough waterfront park enhancement project that was revealed in December, including an event space, campervan parking and a bicycle pump track.

04/02 Quarry in west Wicklow gets go-ahead following appeal

An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for a quarry in Hollywood, west Wicklow, which was previously rejected by Wicklow County Council.

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 Positive development for Newtownmountkennedy as new Town Team get to work

The Town Team in Newtownmountkennedy are now meeting on a monthly basis following their formation after a meeting held in the Parkview Hotel on November 18 of last year.

31/01 What will €200,000 but in Italy, France, Spain, Brazil and Wicklow?

A Tuscan farmhouse with an olive grove, a stone-cut home with mountain views and more

31/01 What will €200,000 buy in Italy, France, Spain, Brazil and Wicklow?

A Tuscan farmhouse with an olive grove, a stone-cut home with mountain views and more

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 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 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.

29/01 Greg Kavanagh firm must provide €250,000 bond to show it can afford High Court dispute

Row centres on planned development in Co Wicklow

29/01 No final decision on Wicklow town’s one-way system until traffic management plan complete

Wicklow Municipal District intend to carry out a traffic management plan before determining whether the one-way system in place in Wicklow town will remain for the long term.

29/01 Volunteers help Altidore Castle clear invasive species

Local environmental charity ReWild Wicklow had their biggest volunteer day yet with 45 attendees on Saturday, January 18, at Altidore Castle and Demesne.

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.

29/01 Wicklow town half marathon expected to attract 3,000 runners

The Codling Wind Park Wicklow Half Marathon & 10KM returns to Wicklow town in March after thousands participated in last year’s event.

28/01 Wicklow gardaí investigating hit and run which left man hospitalised

Wicklow gardaí are investigating a hit and run which took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in Rathnew’s old village.

28/01 Wicklow Lion’s Club quiz nights return to packed Doyle’s pub

Doyle’s of Rathnew was packed to the rafters on Thursday night, January 23, for the return of the weekly Wicklow and District Lions Club’s quiz nights following a break over Christmas and New Year.

28/01 Visually impaired student from Co Wicklow is awarded education bursary

Grace Muldowney from Rathdrum is this year’s recipient of the education bursary proudly supported by Mason Hayes & Curran.

28/01 Trails around Co Wicklow reservoir to remain closed following storm damage

Uisce Éireann is continuing to work with Dublin City Council to remove a significant number of fallen trees in Varty Reservoir woodland areas following the impact of high winds from Storm Darragh in December of last year.

28/01 West Wicklow Environmental Network host biodiversity talk in Blessington Community College

LEADING biologist, Éanna Ní Lamhna, led a talk on biodiversity and climate change in Blessington Community College, hosted by the West Wicklow Environmental Network.

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 Ukrainians in Ireland: ‘All of a sudden it’s like you’ve lost interest in us’

At least 1,000 Ukrainian refugees face relocation in a push to reduce State accommodation contracts

26/01 Strong second-half display sees Wicklow go home with the points from stormy Sligo

In extremely stormy conditions this afternoon in Ballinode, it was visitors Wicklow who picked up the points after a strong second-half performance against Sligo in the opening round.

26/01 See pictures from the 69th Wicklow ICA Federation Drama Festival

The 69th Wicklow ICA Federation Drama Festival drew to a close on Sunday, with 12 groups participating over the four nights.

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 Cohen Unlimited to play local fundraiser for Wicklow RNLI before performing in The Gaiety

Leonard Cohen tribute act, Cohen Unlimited, will perform in the iconic Gaiety Theatre in Dublin in March and also have a local concert lined-up to help raise funds for Wicklow RNLI.

24/01 Wicklow firms to learn how to prepare business for customs

Leo Wicklow and Leo Kildare in partnership with the EEN ( European Enterprise Network) are behind a one day course with a focus on preparing your business for customs.

24/01 Sun and Sand takeaway review: Award-winning chef serves up generous Indian food at great prices

Curries shine, but the tandoor dishes need more of that char

23/01 Wicklow Chamber of Commerce to elect new president at AGM

Wicklow Town and District Chamber of Commerce will hold its AGM on March 11 in the Bridge Tavern.

22/01 Gardaí release four of six people detained over murder of Willie Moorehouse in Bray

Father-of-six believed to have been set upon by armed group when he attended scene of pre-organised fight

22/01 Gardaí release two of six people detained over fatal attack on Willie Moorehouse in Bray

Father-of-six believed to have been set upon by armed group when he attended scene of pre-organised fight

22/01 What will €199,000 buy in Galway and Wicklow?

wo homes, one price: A classic semi-d near the harbour and a stone-cut countryside cottage

22/01 Panto season to start in Roundwood with production of ‘Puss in Boots’

The Roundwood Variety Group is busy rehearsing for their 2025 pantomime ‘Puss in Boots’ taking place in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh this February bank holiday weekend.

21/01 New phase of N81 Improvement Scheme to open for public consultation

Public consultation on plans to progress two projects on the N81 in west Wicklow commence near the end of the month, with an in-person meeting with the project team due to take place in Baltinglass.

21/01 Wicklow author to launch debut novel at Bridge Street Books

Ciarán Roche will lunch his new book ‘An Enemy Within’ in Bridge Street Books, Wicklow town, on Friday, January 24, from 7.30pm.

21/01 Wicklow County Council to go to tender for contractor to complete Baltinglass project

Wicklow County Council intends to bring in a tender for a contractor to complete the public realm RDF funded project for Baltinglass.

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 Man (30s) dies after being found seriously injured in Bray playground

Gardaí attended scene on Boghall Road at around 6pm but ‘unresponsive’ man pronounced dead a short time later

19/01 Glen of the Downs protests: ‘Young people are too busy or too distracted to protest now’

The eco-protesters lost their final Supreme Court appeal 25 years ago at end of January 2000. Where are they now?

19/01 Hannah Leonard defies expectations after horrific Sicily incident: Doctors kept saying ‘it is very, very bad’

Kevin Leonard, Hannah’s father, says family have received messages from parents saying ‘you have made me rethink my approach to my own kids’

19/01 Bolt e-bikes service scrapped in Bray as new provider to expand into Greystones, Wicklow and Arklow

The Bolt e-bike scheme, which was rolled out in Bray in June 2023, will come to an end next month as another service provider has been chosen to replace it.

19/01 Blessington Musical and Dramatic Society take to the stage with panto

Panto season saw Blessington Musical and Dramatic Society perform five sold-out productions of Rapunzel and the League of Princesses in the Tramway Theatre.

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 Irish deer populations have become rampant, and the trees are paying a price

Ella McSweeney: We will not reach our nature restoration goals without urgent action

18/01 Old Spot head chef returns to Co Wicklow for second ‘Anam’ night

Following on from the success of their first Anam held in December, June Blake’s Garden of Blessington are excited to announce a second night taking place in February with Mark Ahessy, head chef from The Old Spot.

18/01 Wicklow pub to host evening of ballads

Local young musician David Harris will be lighting up Blessington next month with an evening of ballads at The Ramblers Rest.

17/01 Friend of woman allegedly raped had no concerns leaving her at nightclub, trial hears

Three men deny any wrongdoing and say any sexual contact with the woman was consensual

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.

16/01 €9 million project to make Dunlavin water supply sustainable set to begin

Uisce Éireann is set to commence works later this month on a €9 million project to rationalise the water supply in Dunlavin.

16/01 IBS Homevalue Kilcoole take home marketing award at United Hardware ceremony

IBS Homevalue Kilcoole took home the award for Best Marketing Initiative at United Hardware’s annual ‘United in Excellence Awards’ ceremony for 2024.

16/01 Headliners revealed as Wicklow Comedy Club returns

WICKLOW Comedy Club returns to O’Sheas Corner on Friday, January 24, for the first show of 2025 headlined by comedic heavyweights John Colleary and Fred Cooke.

16/01 Talk to chart 229 years of Wicklow

Historian Pat Power will hold a talk in Wicklow Library on the ascendancy in the Garden County.

15/01 Popular pet artist launches first exhibition in Wicklow Library

Greystones artists, Catherina Cudlipp, who specialises in fine art and pet portraits, has an exhibition of her work taking place in Wicklow Library until the end of January.

15/01 Use of scooters and motorbikes in drugs trafficking targeted in significant Wicklow bust

Gardaí from the district drugs unit based at Bray garda station ran an operation on Friday, January 10, targeting a number of criminals using scooters and motorbikes in Kilcoole, County Wicklow, to carry out their criminal activities.

14/01 Three men go on trial accused of raping and sexually assaulting woman they met in Dublin nightclub

Prosecution tells jury complainant’s recollection of events of night in August 2019 ‘extremely fragmented’

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.

13/01 App to manage stuttering among Wicklow projects to win BT Young Scientist awards

A project which developed an innovative app for the self-management of stuttering has won a student from Greystones Community College (GCC) a top prize in the individual category at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

13/01 Singing Santas raise €1,700 for Wicklow Meals on Wheels

The Singing Santas are a group of musically-minded people who, since 1986, have been avid supporters of Wicklow Meals on Wheels.

13/01 Persistent foul smell at Wicklow Wastewater Treatment Plant ‘is entirely unacceptable’

Deputy John Brady has strongly criticised Uisce Éireann for its ongoing failure to resolve the persistent foul odours emanating from the Murrough Wastewater Treatment Plant in Wicklow town.

13/01 Wicklow residents were part of a study exploring the impact commuting had on their lives

Residents of Newtownmountkennedy in Co Wicklow participated in a study for a research report asking them to share their experiences of commuter living during and after Covid-19.

12/01 Leading spiritual teacher will give talk in Wicklow

Leading spiritual teacher John Philip Newell will present a reflection on the theme of Sacred Earth Sacred Soul at An Tairseach Organic Farm and Ecology Centre in Wicklow town.

11/01 Seminar for Wicklow retailers to take place in the Brockagh Centre

Retailers from Wicklow town, Arklow, Greystones and Bray have been invited to a Wicklow retail seminar taking place this month at Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh.

10/01 Biodiversity talk by well-known environmentalist to be held in Wicklow

The former President of the Tree Council of Ireland, Éanna Ní Lamhna, has been invited by the West Wicklow Environmental Network to speak about climate change and biodiversity at Blessington Community College.

09/01 ‘Snow tourists’ continue to ignore warnings about impassable roads in Wicklow

Motorists are continuing to ignore warnings to stay away from impassable mountainous roads in Co Wicklow, forcing local mountain rescue teams to respond to ‘snow tourists’ whose vehicles ended up getting stuck in heavy snow and thick ice.

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.

09/01 Wicklow woman has raised over €20,000 for charity by selling Christmas puddings

Each year, during the build-up to the festive season, Jennie Byrne of Ashford makes and sells Christmas puddings to raise money for charitable causes, and has managed to raise an impressive €20,000 plus in the past seven years for various charities.

09/01 Proposed new route between Glendalough and Bray could transform travel for commuters

A public consultation process on the proposed service enhancements between Glendalough and Bray has been opened by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

08/01 ‘We’re looking at the positives’: Snowed in without power, family of six embraces camping stove amid ‘tough’ tech-free days

Without electricity or heating for four days, the O’Dwyers in Co Limerick have taught their kids card games, Cluedo and charades

08/01 HSE to offer free flu vaccinations for Wicklow children

The HSE is offering free children’s flu nasal spray clinics in Wicklow, on Thursday January 9, for those aged between two and 17. The walk-in clinics are taking place in Bray Primary Care Centre (A98 KW13) from 9.30am – 12.30pm and Wicklow Vaccination Centre (A63 K061) from 2.30pm – 5.00pm.

08/01 Plans for 87 homes and a creche in Rathnew

Planning permission is being sought for the construction of 87 residential homes and a creche at a 2.76 Ha site at Broomhall, Rathnew.

07/01 Gardaí seize €120,000 worth of drugs in Co Wicklow and arrest man (40s)

Cocaine estimated to be worth €108,720 was seized, while value of cannabis haul estimated at €15,000

07/01 The last thing our teenage son said was: ‘Why are you all so sad, I’m going to be fine’

Cheryl and Ian Bruwer’s oldest son, Corban, died in January 2024 at the age of 19. Here, his parents remember a kind and thoughtful child who always put his family first

07/01 Permission sought to carry out extension works at Rathdangan Community Hall

Plans are under way to carry out an extension of the the community hall in Rathdangan and is currently at the pre-validation stage.

07/01 Moneystown ICA celebrates 70th anniversary, while Delgany Guild wins Wicklow Federation competition

During a gathering of the Wicklow ICA Federation which took place before Christmas, members of Moneystown Guild were presented with certificates to commemorate their 70th anniversary by ICA National President Mary D’Arcy.

07/01 Photos of the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Kiltegan

There was plenty of festive spirit in Kiltegan for New Year’s Eve, as these photos from photographer Joe Byrne show.

06/01 Drivers abandon vehicles as snow in several counties results in extreme conditions on roads

Impassable roads in south, west and centre of country due to build up of snow

04/01 Ireland weather update: Met Éireann warns of ‘significant snowfall’ as country braces for ‘multi-hazard weather event’

Orange weather warnings are due to come into place at 5pm on Saturday with up to 10cm of snow expected in some areas

04/01 Ireland weather update: Met Éireann forecasts ‘significant snowfall’ as orange warnings extended to 10 counties

Forecaster predicts sub-zero temperatures and ‘very disruptive and impactful’ over coming weekend

04/01 Parnell Memorial Pipe Band looking to recruit new members

The Parnell Memorial Pipe Band are on the lookout for new members now the New Year is upon us, and instruments and uniforms will be provided by the Rathdrum-based band.

04/01 Dunlavin students receive certificates after completing IT course

Three students attending IT classes provided by KWETB ABE Adult Basic Education (ABE) were awarded with their certificates at a special ceremony held on Tuesday, December 10.

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 Ireland weather update: Met Éireann forecasts significant snowfall in next 48 hours amid multiple warnings

Forecaster predicts ‘very disruptive and impactful’ conditions over weekend as people urged to look out for vulnerable people

03/01 Wicklow community still without phone or broadband one month on from Storm Darragh

It is almost a month since Storm Darragh passed over Ireland and while it is thankfully in the past for most, a small community in Wicklow is still experiencing a communications blackout as it awaits to be reconnected after lines were brought down by the high winds.

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.

03/01 Appeal launched after Co Wicklow tourism pods plans are refused

An appeal has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála after planning for a tourism offering in Roundwood consisting of five detached single-storey pods was refused.