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Five bank accounts are cleared by scammers in Wicklow

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The late Skaidrite Valdgeima.

Courts

Man sentenced to 12 years for killing Blessington mother-of-three

St Vincent's Hospital where Mrs Byrne died of her injuries days after being hit by a jeep.

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Great-grandmother died from injuries she received after being hit by reversing jeep

Nicky Kelly.

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Former councillor Nicky Kelly, wrongfully convicted of Sallins train robbery, said he is 45 years waiting for apology

The N11 at Kilmacanogue. File photo.

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Lack of funding allocation puts N11/M11 plan on hold

Members of the swim team that took on the North Sea challenge to fundraise for the Gavin Glynn Foundation. Photo; iDonate.

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Swimming feat raises over €39,000 for Wicklow charity

A holiday park in Brittas Bay has been granted permission for seven new spaces by An Bord Pleanála despite their inspector recommending refusal.

News

Appeal ruling grants permission for seven additional bays at Brittas Bay holiday park

A 3D visualisation of the proposed development of 14 age friendly apartments in Greystones. Photo; Wicklow County Council

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14 new social apartments proposed for Greystones

Deputy Jennifer Whitmore wants the extension of the Dart to Wicklow town to be placed top of the NTA agenda.

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Dart extension to Wicklow town needs to be prioritised by the NTA

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Lotto luck as five Wicklow punters win a cool €36,687

Becky Lyons

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‘He was trying to open the passenger door of my car’ – Wicklow woman on terrifying incident at Dundrum traffic lights

Wicklow & District

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Five bank accounts are cleared by scammers in Wicklow

St Vincent's Hospital where Mrs Byrne died of her injuries days after being hit by a jeep.

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Great-grandmother died from injuries she received after being hit by reversing jeep

Shane Walsh, Susan Heavey and Finn Hyness at the vigil held in Wicklow town.

Over 1,000 people attend Wicklow town vigil for Ashling Murphy

Deputy Jennifer Whitmore wants the extension of the Dart to Wicklow town to be placed top of the NTA agenda.

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Dart extension to Wicklow town needs to be prioritised by the NTA

Superintendent Declan McCarthy is calling on motorists to be more vigilant when parking their cars at scenic locations.

Parked cars broken into at beauty spots as valuables are stolen

Guided tree identification walks around the Upper Lake area of Glendalough take place on Thursday, January 27 and Saturday, January 29.

Two guided tree identification walks due to take place in Glendalough

A holiday park in Brittas Bay has been granted permission for seven new spaces by An Bord Pleanála despite their inspector recommending refusal.

Appeal ruling grants permission for seven additional bays at Brittas Bay holiday park

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Plans lodged for new Kilcoole Primary School building

Bray

An impression of part of the plans for the former Bray Golf Club lands, which received a partial go-ahead from An Bord Pleanala in December.

Developer of Bray Golf Club land seeks consultation with Bord Pleanala about plans for 564 new homes

The N11 at Kilmacanogue. File photo.

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Lack of funding allocation puts N11/M11 plan on hold

Scene from ‘The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage’ at Bridge Theatre, London. Photo: Manuel Harlan / Bridge Theatre

Live broadcast of ‘The Book of Dust’ at the Whale Theatre

Singer Frances Black Credit: Feile

Frances Black set to perform hits in Bray

Several parked cars in a parking lot

Davis Motors closes doors after 50 years in business in Greystones

The late Shane O'Connor

Memorial service held in Bray for Shane O’Connor

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Plans for 9 new apartments in Delgany

Emma Finucane, Rory Somers and Bronwen Allan swam 64 kilometres of the Wicklow coastline during December to raise money for Wicklow Hospice. Photo: Leigh Anderson.

Swimming challenge raises more than €1,300 for Wicklow Hospice

Arklow

Nicky Kelly.

Former councillor Nicky Kelly, wrongfully convicted of Sallins train robbery, said he is 45 years waiting for apology

Cllr Peir Leonard.

Councillors ask for more bins to be installed in area

A holiday park in Brittas Bay has been granted permission for seven new spaces by An Bord Pleanála despite their inspector recommending refusal.

Appeal ruling grants permission for seven additional bays at Brittas Bay holiday park

Cllr John Mullen.

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South Wicklow is losing out, claims local councillor

Cllr Pat Fitzgerald.

Estate roads assessment motion passed at Arklow Municipal District meeting

Rob Mulhall.

Councillors pay tribute to outgoing engineer Rob Mulhall

Works at Arklow Bridge

Councillors glad to see cobbled drains retained in Redcross

Cllr Sylvester Bourke, Fine Gael.

Archaeology assessment to be done on the Outdoor Dining Area in Arklow

West Wicklow

John Horan, Chair of the Blessington Town Team.

Blessington to become a major walking and cycling destination as greenway plans are submitted

Cllr John Mullen.

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South Wicklow is losing out, claims local councillor

Cllr Vincent Blake.

Officials expect Department of Environment to cover the costs of illegal dump clean-up at Whitestown

The late Fr Leo Flynn.

Fr Leo Flynn was noted for his hard work and dedication

Cecilia Carton and Myra Kehoe.

Hundreds attend Ashling Murphy vigil held on church steps in Baltinglass

Allanah Staunton with Sinead and Jamie Carthy.

Over 200 attend Kiltegan vigil for Ashling Murphy at local GAA grounds

The late Skaidrite Valdgeima.

Man sentenced to 12 years for killing Blessington mother-of-three

Sophie Fagan out and about on her scooter in Blessington.

Around the Districts: Carnew, Donard, Dunlavin, Hollywood and Shillelagh

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Several parked cars in a parking lot

Davis Motors closes doors after 50 years in business in Greystones

The late Shane O'Connor

Memorial service held in Bray for Shane O’Connor

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Plans for 9 new apartments in Delgany

Emma Finucane, Rory Somers and Bronwen Allan swam 64 kilometres of the Wicklow coastline during December to raise money for Wicklow Hospice. Photo: Leigh Anderson.

Swimming challenge raises more than €1,300 for Wicklow Hospice

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Damage to overhead network causes broadband outage in north Wicklow

The cross on Bray Head.

NeighbourWood scheme on Bray Head to be considered

The Southern Cross Road, Bray.

Councillors raise queries about roads in the Bray district during monthly meeting

Éire Óg Greystones grounds.

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Removed prefab classrooms a ‘contingency measure’ for Greystones Community College

Sport

Arklow Town

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Arklow Town too strong for Lusk United in LFA U19 Cup

The Enniskerry YC team who defeated Bree United in the Women's LFA Cup.

Sport

Deadly Driver can’t be stopped as Enniskerry cruise past Bree United

Edel Monaghan (1st), Sheila O’Byrne (2nd), Sijle Lindstad (3rd).

Sport

Super run by Sheila at Leinster Intermediate Cross Country Championships

The draw for the 2022 Wicklow Cup has been made.

Sport

Exciting games in Wicklow Cup

Coláiste Bhríde captain Cian Ó Tuama lifts the Sth Leinster ‘C’ trophy.

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Morris ‘over the moon’ as Coláiste Bhríde charges show potential

Blainroe GC Lady Captain Bernie Cooney, Wicklow GC Lady Captain Illona Madden, Wicklow GC Captain Ciaran Doyle and Blainroe GC Captain John Daly at the Blainroe Golf Club Drive In 2022

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Pure joy for the footballers of Baltinglass.

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Robert McHugh says Baltinglass ‘showed fantastic composure’ in under-19 ‘A’ football final

The Coláiste Eoin side who defeated Gaelcholáiste Ceatharlach in the South Leinster Senior ‘D’ football semi-final.

Sport

Coláiste Eoin storm through to South Leinster ‘D’ decider

Business & Farming

The IFA want the current recommendations rejected in favour of the original compromise amendments.

IFA call on MEP’s support against live animal transport recomendations

Declan Byrne, Project Manager of the SUAS Pilot Project.

SUAS Project included as part of sustainable agriculture webinar

The trainer for the clinic will be Aisling Hurley of www.thebusinessfairy.ie.

Advice clinic on digital marketing to take place in March

The free online event will highlight the potential threats of cyber-crime.

Bank of Ireland online talk on how to protect your business from cyber-crime

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Wicklow’s Local Enterprise Office unveils spring course schedule

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue. Photo: Gareth Chaney

Sheep Welfare Scheme opens for 6th year

Elaine Doheny of uGlow.

New app aims to help Wicklow beauty businesses grow

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Marts Report

Lifestyle

Guided tree identification walks around the Upper Lake area of Glendalough take place on Thursday, January 27 and Saturday, January 29.

Two guided tree identification walks due to take place in Glendalough

Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray.

Mermaid Arts Centre postpones upcoming events

Signal Arts Centre.

Signal Arts opens submissions for 2023 exhibitions

Norma Sheahan.

Shirley Valentine to be staged at the Mermaid

A sculpture from Ann Maria Healy's 'Hypnagogia' at the Mermaid Arts Centre from January 20 to March 5. Photo: Louis Haugh.

Subversion of familiar forms in new art show at the Mermaid

Blue Monday typically happens on the third Monday in January.

Blue Monday Week: how to lift your spirits

ICONIC: The 1971 ad for Coca-Cola.

RETRO CHART 1972: The No. 1 inspired by Coke drinkers at Shannon Airport

Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther (Thursday, Film4, 4.25p.m.)

Top films to watch on TV this week

Obituaries

The late Fr Leo Flynn.

Fr Leo Flynn was noted for his hard work and dedication

The late Patrick Byrne (6).

Sadness in Coolkenno after death of six-year-old Patrick Byrne

The late Shane O'Connor

Grief at death of Sinead O’Connor’s son Shane (17)

The late MJ Bolton.

MJ will be fondly remembered by all in Rathdrum

The late Mary Doyle Brauders.

Sadness at death of Mary after brief illness

The late Fr John Kearns.

From an early age Fr John Kearns had a passion for motorbikes

The late Margaret Condren.

Margaret loved her family, her dogs and her work

the late Bernard Costello.

Bernard Costello will be remembered for his love of music