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Keep your hands off our forests, Government told
MORE THAN 3,000 people from all walks of life descended on Avondale House and Forest Park on Sunday with a clear message for the Government – 'keep your hands off our woods'.
Group's 'No' to Coillte sale
Wicklow Uplands Council has outlined its concerns over the proposed sale of Coillte assets such as protecting the sustainable forest industry in the garden county and the continued provision of recreational opportunities.
Man shouted he 'raped vicar'
A man who shouted out that he 'raped a vicar' said that the garda arresting him was a 'bully.'
Tax protesters take to the streets
The National Campaign against Home and Water Tax celebrated May Day Worker's Day by occupying the County Buildings and marching down Wicklow town's Main Street.
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.
Book pays tribute to Wicklow greats
Wicklow people who have shaped the face of modern Ireland are celebrated in an engaging new book Great Irish People.
'Gap in UK steer prices 'outrageous' says Fox
Irish farmers are getting €140 per head below their UK counterparts this week for the average steer, according to Chris Fox, Chairperson of Wicklow ICMSA.
Man used credit card details to buy phone
Gardai caught a man using credit card details to buy a phone online.
McDaniels goes under the hammer
ONE of Wicklow's landmark pubs, McDaniel's of Brittas Bay, will go under the hammer at the next Allsop's Auction to be held in the Shelbourne Hotel.
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Outstanding film 'The O'Briens' is major hit at LA's Newport Festival
Local filmmaker Richard Waters and producer Alison Scarff have just returned from the Newport Beach Film Festival in LA where Richard's debut feature The O'Briens premiered to a sold-out crowd.
Council gags members of fire service
A gagging order has been imposed on members of Wicklow Fire Service by Wicklow County Council.
County manager criticised for giving members full confidence
County manager Eddie Sheehy came under fire for his role on the board of Wicklow Enterprise Park Ltd (WEP) on Monday.
Casey accepts firm's invitation
Chairman of Wicklow County Council, Cllr. Pat Casey, said he had been invited onto the board of Wicklow Enterprise Park Ltd, an invitation which he had accepted. He said his 'decision was not an easy one when one looks at the difficult backdrop of the company'.
'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.
Man cut from Range Rover after crash
A man was brought to hospital last week after his jeep crashed in to a wall at Killarney Road.
Enterprise Park gets one month to sort out controversial board
A deadline of one month was given to the board of Wicklow Enterprise Park Ltd (WEP) to sort out its board at Monday's meeting of Wicklow County Council.
Need to use local labour highlighted
The need to use local labour and local suppliers on the Arklow Rathnew road work project was highlighted at Monday's meeting of Wicklow County Council.
Day Lewis briefs Manhattan audience on hospice project
Wicklow's most famous resident, Daniel Day Lewis, was raising the profile of the Wicklow Hospice at the 2013 American Ireland Fund Gala last week.
Wicklow Enterprise Board 'has lost all credibility'
The board of Wicklow Enterprise Park has lost 'all vestiges of credibility' according to Sinn Fein councillor Garrett O'Reilly.
Fraud probe over Glebe Hall levies
A Garda fraud investigation is taking place after development levies for Glebe Hall were marked as paid when Wicklow Town Council hadn't in fact received any money.
Junkets: Spouses and children travelled too 'because of length of trips'
In a lengthy response to the allegations of using taxpayers money to fund trips abroad for the spouses and children of some board members Wicklow Enterprise Park Ltd (WEP) said the decision was based on the duration of the trips.
Red Cross celebrate 150th anniversary
Red Cross volunteers in Wicklow this week will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Red Cross Red Crescent movement on May 8, World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.
€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.
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.
New round for Boxing Club as sod is turned on new extension
A new dawn has broken at Arklow Boxing Club as the sod was turned on the new clubhouse extension.
Yet another national hurling title for Kilkenny
There will be no fuss or big deal about their latest success - that cup will now be put aside, celebrations will be muted and focus will return to their local championships before their semi-final appearance in the LHC.
Carnew girls prove too strong in final
The girls from Colaiste Bhride had every reason to celebrate as they brought back the Wicklow Senior Camogie Cup to Carnew after a great victory over St Kevin's in the final at Kiltegan on Tuesday of last week.
Premier title race going to the wire
This Andy McEvoy Premier Division title race knows excitement and delivers it in bundles.
Leaders drop points
Are the Division 3 frontrunners wilting under the pressure? Title favourites Fairwood Celtic and Arklow United B both dropped points this week, and it has wedged the door open another sliver for Ballywaltrim to gatecrash the title run-in.
Arklow boxers put on a fine show at the final tournament of season
A team of 20 Arklow boxers gave a fine display of boxing in the club's final show of the season on Tuesday night last.
House of Stories gives hospice a €570 cash boost
Arklow House of Stories made a donation to Wicklow Hospice at their monthly meeting on Friday.
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.
The King pops in for a visit!
Great Kilkenny hurling star Henry Shefflin was on a flying visit to west Wicklow last week. He called to Talbotstown National School where the main purpose of his visit was to launch a GAA quiz book 'The Ultimate GAA Quiz Book' compiled and published by three senior pupils in the school, Andy Foley, Karl Furlong and T.J. Kenny under the guidance of Principal Brian Flood.
Charity bridge night
Charity Bridge Night in aid of the Niall Mellon Township Trust takes place on Tuesday May 14 at 7:30pm sharp in East Glendalough School
Philip on top of the world in accountancy examinations
Griffith College student Philip Murray from Kilcoole achieved first place worldwide in his recent Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations.
Dog show and family fun
A Dog Show and Family Fun day in Marlton Stud will raise funds for Wicklow Lifeboats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hair she goes for brave volunteers!
Some patrons of King's of Glenealy ended up with some rather 'striking' haircuts as they lent their support to the pub's Shave or Dye night.
Active retired activity day
To celebrate Bealtaine Festival, St. Joseph's Active Retired Group, Newtownmountkennnedy, will host an activity day on Wednesday May 8.
RTE star gives genealogy talk in Powerscourt
Would you like to trace your roots? Powerscourt is celebrating 'The Gathering' with a special genealogy talk from Nicola Morris, presenter on RTÉ's 'The Genealogy Roadshow.'
Ayyub made of the 'write' stuff
Rathdrum's Ayyub Azmat lifted the All Ireland title for Best Handriting of any 5th or 6th Class pupils in the whole country after impressing in the 2013 National Handwriting Competition.
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.
Monthly fair for collectors
A new monthly mini books and collectors fair gets under way this Saturday and Sunday May 11 and 12 at the Parish Centre Hall in Roundwood village.
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.
Curtain set to rise on 'Calender Girls'
Crois Dearg Drama Group present 'Calendar Girls' by Tim Firth over three nights in Glenealy Village Hall.
