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Roseanne de Vere Hunt of Sherry FitzGerald outside Oaklands House in Baltyboys, Blessington.

News

A Blessington home with an asking price of €4.85 million to feature on television programme

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Entertainment

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Avoca mill, shop and cafe in Avoca village. Photo; Paul Messitt.

News

Avoca Mill expected to re-open in 2022

A greenway from Arklow to Shillelagh is planned.

News

More surveys under way for Arklow to Shillelagh Greenway

Chief Superintendant Anthony Pettit

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Gardai looking into suspected frauds across Wicklow

Coollattin House.

News

Coollattin House in Shillelagh is sold

At No 5 South Quay in Wicklow town are Benjamin Dattrimo, owner John Maher and Denis Burke.

Wicklow

New eatery in Wicklow to provide e-bike delivery service

Hollywood features in a new RTÉ One documentary series.

News

Hollywood in Wicklow to feature in new series on RTÉ

Bray Seafront which is always praised as a great, clean amenity by the Tidy Towns

News

Bray is named as one of the top 20 places to live

Wicklow & District

Mountain Rescue were involved in two incidents in Glendalough on Wednesday,

Two people rescued in Glendalough by mountain rescue teams

Local notes.

Wicklow Community Noticeboard

Tom and Enan Kearney out and about in Wicklow.

Around the Districts: Glenealy, Newtownmountkennedy and Roundwood

Josh and Caleb Wolohan out and about in Arklow.

Around the Districts: Annacurra, Aughrim, Avoca, Coolboy, Coolgreany and Laragh-Glendalough

Local notes.

Wicklow Community Noticeboard

Sharon Burton, Deborah Burton and Rachel Carroll enjoying the North Beach Music Festival in Greystones.

Around the Districts: Newtownmountkennedy and Roundwood

Cara and Martha Heraty out and about in Glenealy.

Around the Districts: Annacurra, Avoca, Aughrim, Coolgreany, Glenealy and Laragh-Glendalough

Maureen Boltt and Mirimin Boltt at the Wicklow Lions Club outdoor table quiz at the Abbey Grounds, Wicklow.

Around the Districts: Glenealy, Laragh-Glendalough, Newtownmountkennedy and Roundwood

Bray

Seán Fitzpatrick.

Locals urge Wicklow County Council to refuse Sean Fitzpatrick planning permission for a new house in Greystones

A Dart at Greystones Dart station.

No Dart or train service between Greystones and Dun Laoghaire for two weekends

The late Carl Dempsey on top of Croagh Patrick during a recent family holiday.

Heartbreak as Kilmacanogue man Carl Dempsey dies suddenly during adventure race

North Beach Festival Greystones. Steve Belton band on stage

Inaugural North Beach festival hits right notes in Greystones

Jade Ogilvy.

Fundraising events for Bray woman Jade Ogilvy

Monica Loughman and her students at Bray harbour.

Prima ballerina Monica Loughman supports campaign to save Bray swans

simon Harris at St Andrew's NS

Minister Simon Harris visits Bray school

Surprise 50th wedding anniversary for Joss and Angela Mooney of Shankill with their family in Rochestown Taghmon on Saturday afternoon

Surprise party as Shankill couple Joss and Angela celebrate 50 years of marriage

Arklow

Avoca mill, shop and cafe in Avoca village. Photo; Paul Messitt.

Avoca Mill expected to re-open in 2022

St Gabriel's Cemetery. Photo; Paul Messitt.

‘Big improvement’ after clean up of St Gabriel’s cemetery in Arklow

Rathdrum. File photo.

Christmas lights damaged in Rathdrum

Kerry Foods.

Regulator approves sale of Kerry Foods division including Shillelagh plant

Cllr Pat Kennedy.

Business taskforce for Arklow holds its inaugural meeting

The outline for the 'Colourful Court' at Kynoch Park in Arklow.

Family friendly fun day in Kynock Park in Arklow

Tommy Murphy with Nancy Byrne, Kathleen Murphy and Tom Gregan.

Walkers and Talkers group a great success in Shillelagh

Cllr Pat Kennedy with residents of Ballyteigue at the unveiling of the new 'Welcome to Rathdrum' sign. Photo; Paul Messitt.

Ballyteigue junction gets a makeover

West Wicklow

Culture Night

Culture night brings music to Dunlavin

Weaver's Square, Baltinglass. Photo; Joe Byrne.

Equinox walk

Kevin Richardson and Andrew Foley

Tractor Run for Rosie raises over €9,500 in Rathdangan

File photo. HSE Mental Health services Kildare and West Wicklow manage the Lakeview Unit.

Serious concerns raised about limited space for residents at Lakeview unit

Cllr Avril Cronin.

Urgent action needed amid ‘chaotic’ scenes in Blessington

Lyra performing at We Are Family festival at Russborough House. Photo; Roisin Murphy O'Sullivan

Kaleidoscope Festival to return to Russborough in 2022

Kelsey Kirby who has entered for the Formula Woman competition being held in the UK next year.

Baltinglass Jotter

Kathleen, Diana, Ann Marie and Maggie Gallagher taking part in the Lacken 5k Night Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Blessington Bulletin

News

Avoca mill, shop and cafe in Avoca village. Photo; Paul Messitt.

Avoca Mill expected to re-open in 2022

Pete and Lorraine McWilliams with Nicola Faull, Glenealy.

Fundraising coffee morning for Wicklow Hospice in Glenealy

St Gabriel's Cemetery. Photo; Paul Messitt.

‘Big improvement’ after clean up of St Gabriel’s cemetery in Arklow

Roseanne de Vere Hunt of Sherry FitzGerald outside Oaklands House in Baltyboys, Blessington.

A Blessington home with an asking price of €4.85 million to feature on television programme

Seán Fitzpatrick.

Locals urge Wicklow County Council to refuse Sean Fitzpatrick planning permission for a new house in Greystones

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris (left) has denied ever leaking information from Cabinet meetings. photo: Brian Lawless

Wicklow TD Simon Harris is ‘seriously considering’ complaint to Dáil disciplinary committee over leak claim

A Dart at Greystones Dart station.

No Dart or train service between Greystones and Dun Laoghaire for two weekends

Mountain Rescue were involved in two incidents in Glendalough on Wednesday,

Two people rescued in Glendalough by mountain rescue teams

Sport

The victorious Carnew Emmets team who defeated Bray Emmets in the under-16 campogie league final in Ballinakill.

Sport

Football heartache forgotten as class Carnew claim camogie crown

Bray Emmets, who secured the under-16 ‘A’ Shield crown by beating Carnew Emmets in Ballinakill.

Sport

Late surge sees Brilliant Bray topple Carnew after thriller

Leinster players celebrate after the PwC U18 Women’s Interprovincial Championship Round 3 match between Leinster and Munster at MU Barnhall in Leixlip, Kildare.

Sport

Garden County players to the fore for Leinster rugby squads

Wicklow's Sue Brady puts in a crunching tackle.

Sport

Wicklow seal last-four spot in Paul Cusack Cup with victory over New Ross

The Wicklow RFC team who played in the Colm O'Shea Cup final.

Sport

Brave Wicklow fall to Seapoint

Matt O’Brien of Greystones meets Daniel Pim and Niall Parker from Enniscorthy during the Leinster League Division 2A game at Dr Hickey Park.

Sport

A strong showing from ’Stones

Tommy Kavanagh from Rathdrum who is still racing at 74 years of age.

Sport

Super grasstrack event draws riders from all over to Aughrim

The Bray Emmets hurlers celebrate defeating Glenealy and winning the three-in-a-row for the second time.

Sport

Brilliant Bray win second three-in-a-row of Senior hurling crowns

Opinion

Fr Michael Commane: "It was Covid that caused me to develop my new street policy. These days I'm saying hello to far more pedestrians and cyclists than I ever did before." Stock image

Fr Michael Commane: I’m no Mick Dundee but an hello helps

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Looming Dublin by-election will be a bellweather for the next Dáil race

Dads come in all shapes and sizes and a more inclusive day would be welcome

Great Dads out there: know you’re worth more than a Hallmark card

Revelations about fake pollsters are a plague on all the parties’ houses

People enjoying a sunny St Stephen’s Green in a quieter than usual Dublin on Sunday

David Looby: Open vaccination portal to all over 16s to keep momentum going

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Fr Michael Commane OP: 'Garda vetting a truly absurd process'

'One direction in which blame can be pointed is at the Government or, more specifically, our local authorities, many of whom have failed abjectly to prepare for the looming ‘outdoor summer’.' Stock image

It’s not the public’s fault the country isn’t ready for an ‘outdoor summer’

Fr Michael Commane: "Certainly in my case I find wearing a mask impedes my vision in some way or other and especially so when on a stairs. There's also the issue of your glasses steaming up."

Dangers masked when descending steps

Lifestyle

Aaron Dempsey, Shane Carroll, Sharon Dempsey, Shannon Mallon, and Sally Dempsey.

Fantastic family fun for all at the drive-in movies in Tinahely

Miss Wicklow Rebecca Johnston ad her guests at the afternoon tea-party held in the Parkview Hotel.

Miss Wicklow hosts tea-party

From left: Pauline Louth with Deirdre Bentley, Renata Nohl, Veronica Linins and Aileen Moore.

Summer Songs is a smash hit in Arklow

The Three Tenors.

Tickets for The Three Tenors concert in Wicklow are selling fast

Cassiopeia Winds.

Live music recital by Cassiopeia Winds in Calary Church

Liam Tiny Kenny Memorial Run Liam Burke with his 94 Subaru 4wd

Impressive display as part of third Liam ‘Tiny’ Kenny Memorial Show and Run in Rathdrum

Poet Jane Clarke.

Culture Night to be celebrated in Bray

Naoimh Penston

Culture Night to take place online in Arklow

Obituaries

The late Eugene (Didley) Greene.

Kilcoole man Eugene will be remembered for his wit and prowess on the pitch

The late Fr Alphie Byrne.

Fr Alphie returned home after 56 years of active ministry

The late Fr Oliver Crotty.

Shock at sudden passing of Fr Crotty in Glendalough

The late Fr Gerry Foley C.S.Sp.

Dunlavin priest Fr Foley helped build nine schools

The late Muriel O'Flynn.

Muriel had wonderful wit and sense of fun

The late Tom Whelan, President of Knockananna GAA Club.

Knockananna GAA Club President is laid to rest

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