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Firefighter treated for electric shock
A Bray firefighter was treated for electric shock at the scene of a fire in Enniskerry on Saturday night.
Local gardai are 'stretched to the limit' - Fitzgerald
In the wake of this week's concerns raised by the Garda Representative Association over the manner in which crime figures are registered a Wicklow County Councillor has warned that extra pressure is being placed on urban stations to cover rural areas as a result of cutbacks.
Anna's challenge of a lifetime
In a matter of weeks a young Co. Wicklow woman will embark on the challenge of a lifetime for a ten week charity work placement in India.
Loughlinstown A&E could be closed by the end of July
While plans are afoot to permanently close A&E services at St. Columcille's Hospital, a trauma and cardiac/stroke by-pass policy has been in operation for some time.
Students launch mental health guide
A new guide promoting positive mental health was launched by students at Loreto Bray last Thursday.
Strike called off at waste water plant
Planned strike action at the Shnganagh Waste Water Treatment Plant has been deferred after a worker was reinstated.
Halting bus stop vandals
Perspex sheeting mightn't be a suitable replacement for the glass currently in use at bus shelters around Wicklow.
Man used credit card details to buy phone
Gardai caught a man using credit card details to buy a phone online.
Boy ran on to road while bus driver was distracted
Dublin Bus was 70 per cent liable for the injuries caused to a 12-year-old Spanish student after he ran out on to the road in Bray, the High Court has found.
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Local gardai are 'stretched to the limit' - Fitzgerald
IN the wake of this week's concerns raised by the Garda Representative Association over the manner in which crime figures are registered a Wicklow County Councillor has warned that extra pressure is being placed on urban stations to cover rural areas as a result of cutbacks.
Concern over Legal Aid Board
Cllr. Conal Kavanagh has raised concerns over the future of the Legal Aid Board office in Wicklow town and its possible relocation to Bray.
Over €300,000 approved for park in Redcross
Funding of €302,250 has been approved for the development of a Community Amenity Park in Redcross.
€190,000 secured for Wicklow Gaol
Wicklow Enterprise Centre has secured over €190,000 in funding which will be used to improve access to Wicklow Gaol and for new audio and video equipment.
Charkra named best restaurant in county
Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones is the best restaurant in County Wicklow, according to the Santa Rita/LIFE Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards.
Cones ease traffic problem
Members of the Oldcourt Park Road Safety Committee have put traffic cones out to try to solve an ongoing problem on the road.
Fish and chips will be half the price
The fourth Irish Traditional Italian Chippers Association (ITICA) National Fish and Chips Day takes place near the end of the month with all associated chippers offering half price fish and chips.
Loughlinstown A&E could be closed by the end of July
While plans are afoot to permanently close A&E services at St. Columcille's Hospital, a trauma and cardiac/stroke by-pass policy has been in operation for some time.
Students launch mental health guide
A new guide promoting positive mental health was launched by students at Loreto Bray last Thursday.
Concern worker Eimear maintains family tradition
Eimear Lynch from Little Bray works for Concern Worldwide and spent a year in the Democratic Republic of Congo with the aid agency.
Concern worker Eimear maintains family tradition
Eimear Lynch from Little Bray works for Concern Worldwide and spent a year in the Democratic Republic of Congo with the aid agency. She is now back in Dublin working in the Concern offices where she is busy organising and planning the Concern Schools' Debates and the agency's development education programme.
Concern over Legal Aid Board
Cllr. Conal Kavanagh has raised concerns over the future of the Legal Aid Board office in Wicklow town and its possible relocation to Bray.
Over €300,000 approved for park in Redcross
Funding of €302,250 has been approved for the development of a Community Amenity Park in Redcross.
€190,000 secured for Wicklow Gaol
Wicklow Enterprise Centre has secured over €190,000 in funding which will be used to improve access to Wicklow Gaol and for new audio and video equipment.
Charkra named best restaurant in county
Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones is the best restaurant in County Wicklow, according to the Santa Rita/LIFE Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards.
Fish and chips will be half the price
The fourth Irish Traditional Italian Chippers Association (ITICA) National Fish and Chips Day takes place near the end of the month with all associated chippers offering half price fish and chips.
Hail 'Formula 1' champions 2013
Greystones Formula 1 team 'Bardahl Racing' are the 2013 F1 in schools Ireland national champions and will represent Ireland in the world championships in Austin Texas.
Young guns give Blessington edge
Blessington hit the ground running in this match, played in Blessington and early goals by two of the young guns Kyle Geraghty and Eoin Devlin gave them a great start.
Newcastle get off to a winning start
Newcastle got off to a winning start in the Junior A football championship with a good win over Kilbride at Roundwood on Friday evening.
Hurley and Hanlon hit gold for Shels
Just when they thought they were out, they pulled them back in.
Town shock Rathnew to reach Cup decider
Jaws dropped all over the county as news filtered through that Wicklow Town had overcome Rathnew AFC A to book their place in the Wicklow Cup final.
Out to break three-legged race record
On Saturday Fergal Óg's GAA club in Bray will be participating in an attempt to break the world record for the largest three legged race across multiple venues at the same time. The race will be held at 11.30am at the Fergal Óg's pitch on the Schools Road in Ballywaltrim, Bray.
Daniel plans assistant teaching role in India
For ten weeks this summer, Arklow resident Daniel O'Reilly will spend his time working as a volunteer teaching assistant in India with Suas Educational Development.
Brady's big weekend boosts cancer support
Customers and staff at Brady's of Shankill lent their support to Bray Cancer Support Centre over the bank holiday weekend.
Top prize for legal eagles
Bray girls Ciara O'Sullivan and Clare Ann Temple scooped a top prize at the Law Society recently.
Great debaters in final war of words
The final of Wicklow County Council's Environmental Debating Competition was won by East Glendalough School in a closely fought debate with Colaiste Chill Mhantain.
Taragh equips herself politically
women from various political backgrounds took part in Ireland's first ever political campaign school run specifically for women.
Loreto crowned debating champs
Loreto College Bray defeated St. David's Secondary School Greystones on a split decision in the final of the Bray Lions Club Schools Debating Competition for the Pat Cassidy Memorial Trophy.
Charity ride-out for Open Door
Open Door Day Care Centre was supported by a charity ride-out which was held recently in Ballinaclash.
Festival focus to 'grow happy'
'Grow Happy!' is the theme of this year's Bealtaine Festival, with events across County Wicklow celebrating creativity as we age.
Being told I am cancer free was happiest day of my life
A young Arklow student who took the brave step to speak publically about her cancer battle in a bid to urge other teens to be health aware has had the fantastic news that she is now cancer-free.
Elizabeth wins new set of wheels in draw
Elizabeth Nangle is the lucky winner of a car for the Bray Credit Union March draw.
Volunteer Paul a successful graduate of teen programme
Former drug addict Paul Cheevers now volunteers in Tiglin as much as he can having successfully come through the Teen Challenge programme there.
Transition Years hold Podcasting
Transition Years had a Podcasting workshop on Thursday 18 April with Joe, who has a very successful live podcast about football. The students learned that podcasting came from a combination of the words 'ipod' and 'broadcasting'. The students were encouraged to make their podcast about anything that interested them. The podcast included the TY4 Freak Show where the presenters and guests discussed sleepwalking, night terrors and being possessed as mediums
Bray Arts evening
The next Bray Arts Club performance evening will take place on Monday May 13 at 8 p.m.
Exhibition set in stone
Renowned German-Irish sculptor Imogen Stuart opened an exhibition by fellow-sculptor Helen O'Connell recently at Signal Arts Centre in Bray.
Byrne's Family Festival dates
Byrne's Family Festival dates have been confirmed!!!! This year all the fun will take place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June. As soon as we have our listing of bands and entertainments complete we'll let you know.
Bray Jazz Festival
One of the Garden County's annual cultural highlights will literally swing into Bray this weekend, when the town plays host to musicians of over 20 different nationalities for the 2013 installment of the enduring Bray Jazz Festival.
Choral Society presents Hayden's 'Creation'
Bray Choral Society will present Hayden's 'Creation' at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in Bray on Saturday April 27at 8 p.m.
One Direction star Niall Horan has eyes for Whitmore
One Direction star Niall Horan hit the headlines recently when he joked he was dreaming of Bray woman, Laura Whitmore.
