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A number of vehicles had to be towed away from Brittas Bay.

News

Vehicles towed for dangerous parking at Wicklow beaches

THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to some of Wicklow’s most scenic beaches over the weekend as they took advantage of the recent heatwave.

Latest News

Olympian Fionnuala McCormack. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Sport

Three Wicklow stars to represent Ireland at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

George O'Brien and Trisha Byrne of Vartry Rowing Club.

News

Wicklow’s Vartry Rowing Club in desperate need of a new home

Magheramore beach.

Wicklow

Lands overlooking Wicklow’s Magheramore beach sold to Oakmont group

Arklow Courthouse. Photo; Paul Messitt

News

Suspended sentence for Rathnew man who stole groceries from Tesco, Arklow

Former Ashford Rovers underage player Kian Dignam is one of four Co. Wicklow players called up to Jason Donohue’s Ireland U15 trainnig camp.

Wicklow

Wicklow stars called up to Republic of Ireland U15 training camp

Volunteers from Arklow RNLI came to the aid of a swimmer in difficulty on Sunday, July 18. Photo; Arklow RNLI

News

Arklow RNLI assist swimmer in difficulty in Avoca River

The rare Rose Starling spotted in Wicklow town.

News

Rare rose-coloured Starling spotted in Wicklow garden

Bray’s Alannah McEvoy grabbed her first goal of the season last weekend.

Wicklow

McEvoy grabs first goal of the season

Cllr Pat Fitzgerald presents the Cathaoirleach's Special Recognition Award to the staff of An Post Arklow. From left: Ray Weadick, Sinead O'Shaughnessy, Dermot Alford, Cllr Pat Fitzgerald, Rob Donnelly, Mary Byrne. Photo: Leigh Anderson.

News

Arklow An Post staff and Hilary Sharpe awarded Cathaoirleach’s Special Recognition Awards

Cllr Aoife Flynn Kennedy with a wreath at the memorial in the People's Park, Bray

News

Wreath laid in People's Park, Bray for Civil War Truce centenary

Cllr Paul O’Brien with the newly delivered signs and maps.

News

New signage and maps for Rathnew Cemetery

Wicklow captain Poppie Rose Cullen Dunne lifts the All-Ireland 'D' cup high after victory over Mayo in the final.

Sport

Bright future for Wicklow camogie after All-Ireland win

Wicklow & District

Avondale captain Seamus McGraynor hoists the Junior ‘C’ cup above his head after the Dales defeated Éire óg in the final in Ballinakill.

Nolan dazzles as Dales topple Éire Óg in the sunshine

Bray’s Alannah McEvoy grabbed her first goal of the season last weekend.

McEvoy grabs first goal of the season

Greystones AC star Daniel Quirk who won gold last weekend in Carlow.

Gold for deadly Daniel

Jack Conan of the Lions on his way to scoring his side’s fourth try during their tour match against DHL Stormers. Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile

Conan must be in line for Lions spot

Former Ashford Rovers underage player Kian Dignam is one of four Co. Wicklow players called up to Jason Donohue’s Ireland U15 trainnig camp.

Wicklow stars called up to Republic of Ireland U15 training camp

Philip Sheane, Sheane, on his way to second place during round 4 of the Avon Tyres Formula Sheane CHampionship. Mondello Park. Photo: Barry Cregg.

O’Connor dominates during brief season

Alan Murphy of Kilkenny is tackled by Jake Malone of Dublin, resulting in a penalty, during the Leinster Senior hurling championship final. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Cats trying to claw their way back to top

The rare Rose Starling spotted in Wicklow town.

Rare rose-coloured Starling spotted in Wicklow garden

Bray

Avondale captain Seamus McGraynor hoists the Junior ‘C’ cup above his head after the Dales defeated Éire óg in the final in Ballinakill.

Nolan dazzles as Dales topple Éire Óg in the sunshine

Greystones AC star Daniel Quirk who won gold last weekend in Carlow.

Gold for deadly Daniel

Jack Conan of the Lions on his way to scoring his side’s fourth try during their tour match against DHL Stormers. Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile

Conan must be in line for Lions spot

Former Ashford Rovers underage player Kian Dignam is one of four Co. Wicklow players called up to Jason Donohue’s Ireland U15 trainnig camp.

Wicklow stars called up to Republic of Ireland U15 training camp

Alan Murphy of Kilkenny is tackled by Jake Malone of Dublin, resulting in a penalty, during the Leinster Senior hurling championship final. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Cats trying to claw their way back to top

Students Jake O’Neill and Harry Graham at the launch of the centenary celebrations for Presentation College, Bray, which begin in September.

Celebrating a century of education at Presentation College, Bray

Cllr Aoife Flynn Kennedy with a wreath at the memorial in the People's Park, Bray

Wreath laid in People's Park, Bray for Civil War Truce centenary

A drawing of the view from a pedestrian entrance to the development.

Tender process begins for Shanganagh homes

Arklow

Brigid Dunne, Fr. Martin Casey, Caroline Young, and Principal Kevin O’Donnell (Principal).

Beloved Carnew teacher retires after 30 years

Cllr Pat Fitzgerald presents the Cathaoirleach's Special Recognition Award to the staff of An Post Arklow. From left: Ray Weadick, Sinead O'Shaughnessy, Dermot Alford, Cllr Pat Fitzgerald, Rob Donnelly, Mary Byrne. Photo: Leigh Anderson.

Arklow An Post staff and Hilary Sharpe awarded Cathaoirleach’s Special Recognition Awards

Breaking News

Arklow man takes on a 12 hour fitness challenge for cancer support

Volunteers from Arklow RNLI came to the aid of a swimmer in difficulty on Sunday, July 18. Photo; Arklow RNLI

Arklow RNLI rescue swimmer in difficulty in Avoca River

Missing teens found safe and well.

Missing Wicklow teens are found safe and well

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Gardaí locate missing Wicklow teens

Arklow Courthouse. Photo; Paul Messitt

Suspended sentence for Rathnew man who stole groceries from Tesco, Arklow

Fill the Bus Campain
Staff & members of Dunnes Stores, Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Arklow Meals on Wheels, Bus Eirenn & Wicklow County Council Arklow Municipal District

Arklow Meals on Wheels receives donations from Bus Eireann's 'Fill the Bus' campaign

West Wicklow

Avondale captain Seamus McGraynor hoists the Junior ‘C’ cup above his head after the Dales defeated Éire óg in the final in Ballinakill.

Nolan dazzles as Dales topple Éire Óg in the sunshine

Bray’s Alannah McEvoy grabbed her first goal of the season last weekend.

McEvoy grabs first goal of the season

The Blessington under-16 footballers who were crowned Division 1 league champions on Tuesday evening last after a stunning six-game unbeaten run.

Brilliant Blessington cruise to Division 1 league crown

Greystones AC star Daniel Quirk who won gold last weekend in Carlow.

Gold for deadly Daniel

Jack Conan of the Lions on his way to scoring his side’s fourth try during their tour match against DHL Stormers. Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile

Conan must be in line for Lions spot

Former Ashford Rovers underage player Kian Dignam is one of four Co. Wicklow players called up to Jason Donohue’s Ireland U15 trainnig camp.

Wicklow stars called up to Republic of Ireland U15 training camp

Philip Sheane, Sheane, on his way to second place during round 4 of the Avon Tyres Formula Sheane CHampionship. Mondello Park. Photo: Barry Cregg.

O’Connor dominates during brief season

Alan Murphy of Kilkenny is tackled by Jake Malone of Dublin, resulting in a penalty, during the Leinster Senior hurling championship final. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Cats trying to claw their way back to top

News

Brigid Dunne, Fr. Martin Casey, Caroline Young, and Principal Kevin O’Donnell (Principal).

Beloved Carnew teacher retires after 30 years

Cllr Pat Fitzgerald presents the Cathaoirleach's Special Recognition Award to the staff of An Post Arklow. From left: Ray Weadick, Sinead O'Shaughnessy, Dermot Alford, Cllr Pat Fitzgerald, Rob Donnelly, Mary Byrne. Photo: Leigh Anderson.

Arklow An Post staff and Hilary Sharpe awarded Cathaoirleach’s Special Recognition Awards

The rare Rose Starling spotted in Wicklow town.

Rare rose-coloured Starling spotted in Wicklow garden

Magheramore beach.

Lands overlooking Wicklow’s Magheramore beach sold to Oakmont group

Breaking News

Arklow man takes on a 12 hour fitness challenge for cancer support

George O'Brien and Trisha Byrne of Vartry Rowing Club.

Wicklow’s Vartry Rowing Club in desperate need of a new home

A number of vehicles had to be towed away from Brittas Bay.

Vehicles towed for dangerous parking at Wicklow beaches

Volunteers from Arklow RNLI came to the aid of a swimmer in difficulty on Sunday, July 18. Photo; Arklow RNLI

Arklow RNLI rescue swimmer in difficulty in Avoca River

Sport

Olympian Fionnuala McCormack. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Sport

Three Wicklow stars to represent Ireland at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

Wicklow captain Poppie Rose Cullen Dunne lifts the All-Ireland 'D' cup high after victory over Mayo in the final.

Sport

Bright future for Wicklow camogie after All-Ireland win

Avondale captain Seamus McGraynor hoists the Junior ‘C’ cup above his head after the Dales defeated Éire óg in the final in Ballinakill.

Wicklow

Nolan dazzles as Dales topple Éire Óg in the sunshine

Bray’s Alannah McEvoy grabbed her first goal of the season last weekend.

Wicklow

McEvoy grabs first goal of the season

The Blessington under-16 footballers who were crowned Division 1 league champions on Tuesday evening last after a stunning six-game unbeaten run.

GAA

Brilliant Blessington cruise to Division 1 league crown

Greystones AC star Daniel Quirk who won gold last weekend in Carlow.

Wicklow

Gold for deadly Daniel

Jack Conan of the Lions on his way to scoring his side’s fourth try during their tour match against DHL Stormers. Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile

Wicklow

Conan must be in line for Lions spot

Former Ashford Rovers underage player Kian Dignam is one of four Co. Wicklow players called up to Jason Donohue’s Ireland U15 trainnig camp.

Wicklow

Wicklow stars called up to Republic of Ireland U15 training camp

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'

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

Young people enjoying themselves in Dublin has sparked outrage across Ireland

Focus on the positives and cut our younger generation some slack

Lifestyle

Leg it for Lakers 10K at Roundwood Resevoir: Rachel Wisdom comes to the finish line

The return of Lakers 10km run

Artist Eoin O'Connor with parents Fergus and Helen at the launch of his new collection "Mutz"

Aughrim artist Eoin O'Connor launches new 'Mutz' collection

Pillow Queens

Series of outdoor gigs planned for summer

Aisling Nolan at "Pound with Ais" during the last Arklow Seabreeze Festival in 201 9

Arklow's Seabreeze Festival cancelled for 2021

Veronika is changing the conventional image of shoemaking

Veronika's shoes made to order in Aughavannagh

One month after being born, young rabbits are weaned from their mother’s milk, are eating solid food and fending for themselves

Our wild rabbit population fluctuates widely

Andy Bell and Vince Clarke of Erasure

Retro chart this week in 1992: ABBA fans' 'fun' project spends five weeks at top

Helen Mirren and Julie Walters in Calendar Girls (Sunday, Channel 5, 9p.m.)

Top films to watch on television this weekend

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