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Ro and John Dunne celebrate Ro’s 60th birthday

Lockdown birthday is a day to remember

Ro Dunne and her family celebrated the very special occasion of her 60th birthday in recent weeks.

The Killruddery Hunt 1744 ballad: remembered yet rarely performed

Historian Sean J Murphy from Windgates writes about a famous ballad recalling a memorable fox hunt which took place from Killruddery near Bray in December 1744. The article is based on a recent talk delivered via Zoom to members of the Kilmacanogue History Society.

Novel idea for the problem of dog fouling

Cllr Jodie Neary has called for a novel way of tackling dog-poo to be introduced across the Greystones district.

Jerusalema craze continues to sweep Bray

Patriarch of the Duggan family Joe has become the latest viral superstar to give 'Jerusalema' a go.

Ciara Perks, Peace Commissioner in Newtown

New position for Ciara

Ciara Martin Perks of Newtownmountkennedy has been appointed to the Office of Peace Commissioner for Wicklow by Justice Minister Helen McEntee.

Council under pressure to provide access to public toilets

People out walking are annoyed that the public toilets on Bray seafront close so early, Cllr Joe Behan said at last week's Zoom meeting of Bray Municipal District.

Street lighting remains an issue at Fáilte Park

Cllr Aoife Flynn Kennedy raised the fact that lighting is not working at Fáilte Park on Adelaide Road.

Jean Evans, Network Ireland Wicklow President

Wicklow Network team up with Purple House

Network Ireland Wicklow has teamed up with Purple House Cancer Support naming it as their official charity partner for the 2021 term.

Queries about the People's Park

Cllr Erika Doyle enquired about lighting for People's Park. She asked if public consultation had been held before.

David Quinn of Carnew Mart with Owen O’Neill and the champion bullock

Carnew Fatstock Show a success

The 40th Annual Fatstock Show and Sale at Carnew Mart was a tremendous success, despite the challenges of lockdown.

The perfect meals for Valentine's Day

This year's Valentine's Day will be unlike no other with Covid Level 5 restrictions still in place, but chef Catherine Fulvio has something planned to prove that Love conquers all.

Brigid's dedication altered development of Fassaroe

Former colleagues of people's champion Brigid Hannon have sent messages to the Bray woman on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

Brigid Hannon (right) with her sister-in-law Kathleen O’Toole

90 years young Brigid enjoys her birthday celebrations

Former Cathaoirleach and Bray Town Councillor Brigid Hannon celebrated her 90th birthday quietly and at home last Monday on Beech Road in Palermo.

Knockananna Tidy Towns completed the restoration of the old blacksmiths house

Challenging year for Tidy Towns groups

While the national Tidy Towns competition was postponed in 2020 due to Covid, Wicklow County Council still decided to go ahead with its annual Tidy Towns and Environmental Awards, the winners of which have just been announced.

Cancer supports are continuing virtually

Greystone's Cancer Support office must remain closed to the public in line with level five restrictions.

Exercise with Emer on 'Home School Hub'

Bray's Emer O'Neill is bringing her teaching skills to the small screen with 'Exercise with Emer' on RTÉ.

Shelly, Manami and Gian with their fully stamped Wicklow Passport and Certificate

Trio are County Wicklow's newest ambassadors

Gian Santiago and his friends Shelly and Manami are Wicklow's latest ambassadors after successfully filling their Wicklow Passports with all 17 stamps during the months of November and December.

Naomi and Alex enjoy an intimate wedding

Naomi and Alex Jessup celebrated their small wedding last Friday (15th) with a stroll to the foot of Bray Head to take some photos against the backdrop of snow.

Keith Grant with his Best In Ireland McKennas’ Guide plaque

Butcher from Roundwood has been included in McKennas' Guide

Keith Grant Master Butchers has been presented with a 'Best in Ireland' award from the McKennas' Guide.

Wash-n-Go at Fáilte Park

Two local women go to Fáilte Park in Bray each week to look after the laundry for residents of the housing for older people.

Sean Rainbird, director of the National Gallery of Ireland. Pic: Mark Condren

National Gallery's art outreach programme

Wicklow schools have been encouraged to apply to the National Gallery of Ireland's expanded art outreach programme.

Tidy Towns groups on 'Nationwide' show

Tidy Towns groups in Bray and Shankill were featured on Monday night's episode of 'Nationwide' on RTÉ One.

Woodbrook College students, Michelle Dolores, Abhirami Santhosh Kumar and Ruby Roche

Success as Bray students show their innovative flair

Students from St Gerard's in Bray won third place in the technology intermediate category of this year's BT Young Scientist Exhibition.

Scholarship awarded to two students by the Credit Union

The two Pat Woods Scholarship winners which is organised by Bray Credit Union are Katie O'Brien and Joseph Dillion.

Orlaith Ni Ghallchobhair of St Kevin’s CC

Orlaith’s proud win at Young Scientists event

A project exploring the potential use of nettles as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fabrics has picked up two top awards at this year's Young Scientists and Technology exhibition.

Thompsons in 'Fittest Family' competition

The Thompson family from Greystones is one of the participants in 'Ireland's Fittest Family', which was filmed at Kilruddery and started on RTÉ One on Sunday evening.

Outstanding achievement award for climate ambassador Niamh

Niamh Gurrin from Greystones has been presented with a Climate Ambassador Award for outstanding achievement.

Remembering the Bray District Command Local Defence Forces

On Friday September 1 1939 German armed forces invaded Poland without any prior declaration of war ending many months of uncertainty in European capitals concerning German intentions towards Poland.

Niall and Jamie Cunnane who took part in the event

Hundreds of trees are planted at Bray Golf Club

A further 250 trees were planted last week at Bray Golf Club, as an ad-on to Bray Tree Week and bringing the total number of trees planted to 1,000.

Cllr Rory O’Connor with David Wilkins of GOAL, Mladen and Jelica Ivosevic, Grace O’Connor and Sadie the labrador

Local support for virtual Goal Mile

GOAL has thanked the hundreds of people all over the Garden County who turned out over Christmas to do a virtual GOAL Mile to support vulnerable communities all over the world.

Local Notes

February 2021