http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/man-shouted-he-raped-vicar-29251056.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/man-shouted-he-raped-vicar-29251056.html A man who shouted out that he 'raped a vicar' said that the garda arresting him was a 'bully.' News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/tax-protesters-take-to-the-streets-29251049.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/tax-protesters-take-to-the-streets-29251049.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/local-gardai-are-stretched-to-the-limit-fitzgerald-29251090.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/local-gardai-are-stretched-to-the-limit-fitzgerald-29251090.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/book-pays-tribute-to-wicklow-greats-29251033.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/book-pays-tribute-to-wicklow-greats-29251033.html Wicklow people who have shaped the face of modern Ireland are celebrated in an engaging new book Great Irish People. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/localnotes/house-of-stories-gives-hospice-a-570-cash-boost-29251046.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/localnotes/house-of-stories-gives-hospice-a-570-cash-boost-29251046.html Arklow House of Stories made a donation to Wicklow Hospice at their monthly meeting on Friday. Local Notes Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/red-cross-celebrate-150th-anniversary-29251043.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/red-cross-celebrate-150th-anniversary-29251043.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/entertainment/stephen-grins-and-bares-it-down-under-29251048.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/entertainment/stephen-grins-and-bares-it-down-under-29251048.html A young Tinahely man is making quite an impression in Australia less than six weeks after arriving Down Under. Entertainment Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/190000-secured-for-wicklow-gaol-29251051.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/190000-secured-for-wicklow-gaol-29251051.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/localnotes/fish-and-chips-will-be-half-the-price-29251070.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/localnotes/fish-and-chips-will-be-half-the-price-29251070.html 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. Local Notes Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/gaa/young-guns-give-blessington-edge-29251124.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/gaa/young-guns-give-blessington-edge-29251124.html 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. GAA Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/gaa/double-whammy-for-kiltegan-29251121.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/gaa/double-whammy-for-kiltegan-29251121.html Kiltegan took a second drubbing within the week in Division 1 of the SFL at Donard on Saturday. GAA Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/other-sports/players-from-all-over-the-world-compete-in-irish-open-29251113.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/other-sports/players-from-all-over-the-world-compete-in-irish-open-29251113.html This weekend Arklow Racquetball Club hosted their 29th Arklow Irish Open Racquetball Championships in the Coral sport and leisure centre, with players from Ireland, Venezuela, Italy and Bolivia all travelling to compete. Other Sports Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/entertainment/monthly-fair-for-collectors-29251112.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/entertainment/monthly-fair-for-collectors-29251112.html 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. Entertainment Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/soccer/a-miserable-night-in-may-29251091.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/soccer/a-miserable-night-in-may-29251091.html Patrick Hoban helped Dundalk to make the most of a bad situation as his 51st minute header decided this miserable contest against Bray Wanderers. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/soccer/a-late-john-mulroy-winner-29251092.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/soccer/a-late-john-mulroy-winner-29251092.html A late John Mulroy winner ensured that Bray Wanderers' stint at the foot of the Premier Division table would be a brief one. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/controversy-over-enterprise-junkets-29251053.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/controversy-over-enterprise-junkets-29251053.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/other-sports/ashtown-lane-to-host-leinster-29251107.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/other-sports/ashtown-lane-to-host-leinster-29251107.html Next Saturday (11th May) Wicklow RFC has the privilege on its 50th Anniversary year of hosting the the Leinster Junior team's final Interprovincial match of the season against Ulster. Other Sports Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/soccer/battle-for-the-crown-29251105.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/sport/soccer/battle-for-the-crown-29251105.html Newtown United B and Glencormac United are preparing to do battle, with the small matter of the Division 2 crown at stake. Soccer Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/lifestyle/over-300000-approved-for-park-in-redcross-29251055.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/lifestyle/over-300000-approved-for-park-in-redcross-29251055.html Funding of €302,250 has been approved for the development of a Community Amenity Park in Redcross. Lifestyle Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/loughlinstown-ae-could-be-closed-by-the-end-of-july-29251035.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/loughlinstown-ae-could-be-closed-by-the-end-of-july-29251035.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/localnotes/charity-bridge-night-29251039.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/localnotes/charity-bridge-night-29251039.html 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 Local Notes Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/lifestyle/being-told-i-am-cancer-free-was-happiest-day-of-my-life-29251029.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/lifestyle/being-told-i-am-cancer-free-was-happiest-day-of-my-life-29251029.html 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. Lifestyle Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/lifestyle/charkra-named-best-restaurant-in-county-29251050.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/lifestyle/charkra-named-best-restaurant-in-county-29251050.html Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones is the best restaurant in County Wicklow, according to the Santa Rita/LIFE Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards. Lifestyle Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/junkets-spouses-and-children-travelled-too-because-of-length-of-trips-29251064.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/junkets-spouses-and-children-travelled-too-because-of-length-of-trips-29251064.html 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. News Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/entertainment/ayyub-made-of-the-write-stuff-29251069.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/entertainment/ayyub-made-of-the-write-stuff-29251069.html 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. Entertainment Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:02 +0100