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Outback adventurer Allan close to landing 'best job in the world'
Arklow man Allan Dixon has made it into the finals of the Best Job in the World competition and is in the top three for the role of Outback Adventurer.
'Vikings' airs on UK television
A 35-FOOT Viking longboat sailed down the River Thames in London earlier this week to mark the UK release of TV show 'Vikings', which was filmed in Co Wicklow.
'Hardy Boys' meet youth challenge
The Bray Active Youth Challenge was brought to the area following the success of a programme developed in Dublin over the past number of years.
Oriflame staff join 'Cycle for Kyle'
Staff at Oriflame joined those at An Post recently to take part in the 120km 'Cycle for Kyle' from Dublin to Athlone to raise funds for the National Maternity Hospital.
Ardmore Studios loses €55m 'Dracula' movie to Northern Ireland
ARDMORE Studios in Bray lost out on a €55m movie, 'Dracula', at the eleventh hour when the production was switched to Northern Ireland.
Bridget (88) a finalist for mother of the year
Bray octogenarian Bridget Kelly is one of the Leinster finalists for the Woman's Way/Lidl Mum of the Year.
All Wicklow properties fetch more than reserve
Two Co. Wicklow former public houses sold successfully at the recent Allsop Space distressed property auction.
Water Safety Surf Lifesaving Club hosts open day on Sunday on Brittas Bay beach
Wicklow Water Safety Surf Livesaving Club will host an Open Day at Brittas Bay beach this Sunday (May 26).
'Fodder crisis will have knock-on effects'
The recent fodder crisis has left many dairy farmers in heavy debt as they struggled to feed their herd during the harsh winter weather.
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No water in Enniskerry at night to perserve levels
WATER will be turned off at night in Enniskerry indefinitely to preserve water levels.
Wicklow in line for improved broadband
BROADBAND provider O2 has announced that it is upgrading and enhancing its 3G network in key locations throughout Ireland in May, including Co. Wicklow.
Council agrees to sell land in Greystones
WICKLOW County Council will dispose of 1.5 acres of land in Greystones to Orchid Homes Ltd. after a vote to sell was passed at Monday's special meeting.
F1 team roar out in front
GREYSTONES' 'Formula 1 in Schools' team Bardahl Racing have added to their list of achievements with the 'Young IT person of the year' ICT excellence award.
Niall does his late mum proud
DUNLAVIN'S Niall Roche is back resting on Irish soil after completing a 908km run of the entire length of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in honour of his late mother.
Author Anne McCaffrey leaves over 1,200 books to college
OVER 1,200 books formerly owned by renowned children's author Anne McCaffrey from Newcastle are to be donated to the new library at Creagh College, which is currently under construction on the outskirts of Gorey.
IT Carlow 'fully committed' to Clermont Campus
A SENIOR staff member of IT Carlow has reassured councillors that the college is 'fully committed' to the Wicklow County Campus at Clermont, Rathnew.
Principal insists that Aravon will stay open
THE principal of Aravon School in Bray insists that the private primary school will remain open, despite financial difficulties.
Members stunned as gym closes
MEMBERS were told to pack up and leave Raven Gym just after 3 p.m. on Monday as the facility shut down.
Sunflower heroes hailed
TWO dedicated fundraisers with Wicklow Hospice Foundation were recently named as Hospice Sunflower Heroes at an event in Dublin to mark the launch of National Sunflower Days in June.
Anne McCaffrey leaves over 1,200 books to college
OVER 1,200 books formerly owned by renowned children's author Anne McCaffrey from Newcastle are to be donated to the new library at Creagh College which is currently under construction on the outskirts of Gorey.
Niall does his late mum proud
Dunlavin's Niall Roche is back resting on Irish soil after completing a 908km run of the entire length of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in honour of his late mother.
Members stunned as gym closes Told to pack up and leave
Members were told to pack up and leave Raven Gym just after 3 p.m. on Monday as the facility shut down.
Sunflower heroes hailed
Two dedicated fundraisers with Wicklow Hospice Foundation were recently named as Hospice Sunflower Heroes at an event in Dublin to mark the launch of National Sunflower Days in June.
IT Carlow 'fully committed' to Clermont Campus
A senior staff member of IT Carlow has reassured councillors that the college is 'fully committed' to the Wicklow County Campus at Clermont, Rathnew.
Strike at waste water treatment facility
Workers at Shanganagh Waste Water Treatment Plant went on strike yesterday morning.
Johnny Flynn looks back on sporting life
IT HIT him so hard he couldn't speak. He sat with his teammates in the dressing room in Aughrim, hearing the raucous sound of celebration hissing like a poisonous gas through the concrete walls. He wept.
A bitterly disappointing result for hurlers
A DECENT crowd descended on Arklow for Wicklow's final game in the 2013 trilogy against Kildare.
Sexton must think he's being followed
POOR old Johnny Sexton must have the sneaking suspicion that he's being followed.
Trampoline glory has students on high
Dominican College Wicklow and Loreto College Bray competed last Tuesday in the 3rd Trampoline Inter Schools Cup competition held in Dominican College Wicklow. Over 50 girls competed and the standards were very high.
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.
Third annual Cliff Walk in aid of Cancer Research
CANCER Clinical Research Trust (CCRT) is holding its third annual sponsored Cliff Walk on September 14, 2013.
Greystones -- all the news
GREYSTONES Toastmasters will meet at the Glenview Hotel on Thursday May 23 at 8 p.m.
World record attempt in three-legged race
St Fergal's GAA club in Bray participated in a world record attempt for the largest three-legged race recently.
Clear weather makes for memorable sports day
CLEAR weather, great enthusiasm from students and staff and even an on-site ice cream van made for a memorable annual sports day at Coláiste Chraobh Abhann last week.
Ashford -- all the news
THE 7th annual Ashford Dog Show & Fete is being held in Ashford School Grounds on Sunday, June 23 at 12.30pm.
Paul and Colette aim for shearing titles
WICKLOW shearers Paul Doyle and Colette Deegan will be among the star attractions at the CLiK All Ireland and International Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships in Green Glens, Millstreet, on Saturday and Sunday.
Puppies in search of a home
COMET, Cosmo, Mercury, Neptune and Pluto are five gorgeous Jack Russell brothers, all five months old.
Gearoid grabs life by the scruff of the neck
THERE is a certain type of person who just grabs life by the scruff of the neck, and Rathdrum's Gearoid O Briain is most certainly one of those types of people.
Talk on mental health at Partnership lunch
AROUND 150 people from the local community got together in the Little Flower Hall in Bray recently to network and share information at the Bray Area Partnership Community Lunch.
Unique walk at Powerscourt to 'transport' you
A walking tour with a difference will take place at Powerscourt Gardens on Friday May 24 at 11 a.m.
Bealtaine Festival events in Wicklow
'GROW HAPPY!' is the theme of this year's Bealtaine Festival, with events across County Wicklow celebrating creativity as we age.
Samantha gives tips on getting dogs to behave
Dog trainer Samantha Rawson was at the Powerscourt Garden Pavillion recently to give an audience hints and tips on how to get their dogs to behave.
Gig pays tribute to music legend Bob
BOB Dylan's 72nd birthday will be marked in Greystones with a gig at the Hot Spot on Friday night.
Gala ceremony for Endeavour Awards
BRAY Chamber's 2013 Endeavour Awards will take place at a gala ceremony at the Royal Hotel in Bray on Friday May 24.
Open mic night for Bray to Paris cyclists
THERE will be an open mic night on Friday May 24 at 8 p.m. in the Martello as part of Aoife Heffernan and Daniel Sheriden's Bray to Paris Cycle Challenge.
The 12th Wicklow Summer Family Walk
THE 12th Wicklow Summer Family Walk will take place on Sunday July 14, starting at the Leitrim Lounge at 3pm.
Enjoy the arts as well as fine dining
Mermaid Arts Centre and Ocean Bar and Grill have announced a new collaboration which combines a two or three course meal with wine at Ocean with a performance at the Mermaid over the summer season.
Bray Arts evening
The next Bray Arts Club performance evening will take place on Monday May 13 at 8 p.m.
