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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.
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.
THE new urban crossover
THE new urban crossover from Renault, the Captur, will hit Irish roads this July, bringing a welcome splash of colour and glamour to the B segment. A unique blend of MPV, SUV and family hatchback Captur will appeal to a particularly broad spectrum of customer tastes.
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.
The Annual VEC Environmental Awareness
The Annual VEC Environmental Awareness Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday May 8th in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. In this competition all second level schools in County Wicklow VEC enter projects in different categories such as natural, cultural, social and the built environment. Coláiste Chill Mhantáin was well represented on the evening having eleven different projects entered into the various categories.
Time for 12th annual Summer Family Walk
The 12th Wicklow Summer Family Walk will take place on Sunday, July 14, starting at the Leitrim Lounge in Wicklow town.
National Heritage Week
National Heritage Week 2013 takes place nationwide from August 17 to 25. Online registration is now open and all events must be registered by May 31 for inclusion in the National Heritage Week Event Guide. To register your event log on to www.heritageweek.ie
Volunteers are needed for BBKR
Volunteers are needed for BBKR Meals On Wheels. Volunteers are needed for kitchen duty for the June and January roster which is approximately eight hours in June and eight hours in January. The duty entails assisting in the kitchen in Wicklow town to prepare dinners on Wednesday mornings. Enquiries very welcome. For more information contact 086 8171300.
Honours for Ford
The Ford Fiesta Van and Ford Ranger have been named Category Winners of the Continental Irish Van of the Year 2013 title by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) Van Jury.
Wonderful gymnastics
Gymnastics is in the blood for Arklow woman Sara Kenny. A lifelong hobby that has been a part of her existence for so long that she doesn't even remember starting.
Wicklow Cardiac First Responders win award
Wicklow Cardiac First Responders which is responsible for directly saving four lives won a National Healthcare Innovation Award last Friday night at the 2013 Biomnis Healthcare Innovation Awards in the category, 'Innovation in Quality of Service Delivery - Community Based'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News
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.
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.
IDA created 60 jobs through foreign investment in 2012
Just 60 jobs were created in Wicklow by the IDA last year through foreign investment according to the latest figures.
BVD scheme
IFA Animal Health Chairman John Waters said the BVD scheme will fail to meet its objectives if the Minister for Agriculture does not provide the supports and incentives to encourage the disposal of PI calves.
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.
Financial trader in lawsuit against Permanent TSB
A Greystones financial trader is suing Permanent TSB, claiming it knew he needed about €100,000 last March to meet margin calls – which are required to bring up the value of an investment following a decrease below a certain level – from his broker because the bank had previously advanced funds to him to meet such margin calls.
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.
