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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'.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
