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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.
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.
Controversy over 'Enterprise junkets'
Taxpayer-funded trips to various locations in America and Europe for the wives and children of some members of the board of Wicklow Enterprise Park Ltd (WEP) have led to controversy.
€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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Man used credit card details to buy phone
Gardai caught a man using credit card details to buy a phone online.
Man shouted he 'raped vicar'
A man who shouted out that he 'raped a vicar' said that the garda arresting him was a 'bully.'
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.
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.
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'.
Jail for man with guns in his jacket
A Gorey man who had two handguns hidden in his jacket when stopped on the N11 by gardai was jailed for four years at Bray Circuit Court last year.
Anne Ferris highlights domestic violence
Anne Ferris is taking the lead in the Dáil on domestic violence, as it emerges that while crime figures are down the number of domestic violence cases being reported has increased.
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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.
Controversy over 'Enterprise junkets'
Taxpayer-funded trips to various locations in America and Europe for the wives and children of some members of the board of Wicklow Enterprise Park Ltd (WEP) have led to controversy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Man used credit card details to buy phone
Gardai caught a man using credit card details to buy a phone online.
