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Sarah Doyle

Courts

Woman found not guilty of murdering her husband after night out

Latest News

Kelly Kemmy (24), who was repeatedly raped by her foster father over a seven-year period. Picture by Mark Condren

Irish News

‘I’ve taken back the power he had over me’ Raped repeatedly by her foster father, Kelly Kemmy found the courage to report him

Photo: The Four Courts

Courts

Four property developers who owe AIB €3.5m ordered to attend High Court

John Nolan and John Hunt

Lifestyle

Community celebrates as Avoca Village finally reopens

Derry Rothwell, together his wife Emily (far right), daughters Sharon (centre) and Mary and Sharon's son Stephen (7) pose with their mare Greenhall Dot and her twin foals born over the May Bank Holiday weekend. PHOTO: Siobhan English

News

May miracle for Tinahely family as champion mare has twins

Stephen Murray (56) of, Humphreystown, Valleymount, Co Wicklow. (Photo: Collins Courts)

News

Wicklow man Stephen Murray jailed for 11 years for raping foster daughter ‘1,000 times’

Hannah Leeson, The Boathouse, won first place in the U12 Ladies English Singing.

Lifestyle

Musicians from throughout Garden County perform at Wicklow Fleadh Ceol

Mary Coughlan

Lifestyle

Mary Coughlan back for Courthouse show

Cllr Anne Ferris.

News Premium

Wicklow County Council votes against boycotting goods from illegal Israeli settlements

The late Bob Kearns (left) and Cllr John Snell chatting in 2020.

News

Tributes paid to former Mayor of Wicklow town Bob Kearns

Milo is now living a happy and healthy life with his new family.

Courts

Wicklow man fined after neglected dogs found in 'horrendous conditions' – one had to be euthanised

Wicklow & District

The Energy awareness Day runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at the De La Salle Pastoral Centre.

Wicklow Tidy Towns to host information-packed Energy Awareness Day event in June

Stan J O'Reilly of Wicklow Historical Society.

Wicklow Historical Society appeal to patrons as AGM date is set

Former solicitor Michael Lynn and his wife, Brid, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Photo: Collins Courts.

Ex-solicitor Michael Lynn denies he told ‘pack of lies’ about ‘secret deals’ he had with senior Irish bankers

St Laurence O’Toole’s National School have big plans for 2023.

Roundwood school to mark centenary next year

Traffic management is in place at Market Square to allow for the maintenance of public lighting.

Traffic management at Market Square in Wicklow town to remain in place until Thursday

The host of the comedy night will be Robbie Bonham.

The Beehive to host stand-up comedy night followed by live music

The late Bob Kearns (left) and Cllr John Snell chatting in 2020.

Tributes paid to former Mayor of Wicklow town Bob Kearns

Michael Lynn.

Michael Lynn tells his trial he saw gay prisoner beheaded by other inmates while in jail awaiting extradition from Brazil

Bray

Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Tom Dunne.

Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Tom Dunne to perform at the Whale Theatre

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Minister Simon Harris meets Bray students at UCD outreach day

The former Davis Motors site in Greystones.

New community bakery to open in Greystones

Professor Luke O'Neill

Prof Luke O’Neill launches fundraising event for homeless charity

Sarah Doyle

Woman found not guilty of murdering her husband after night out

Members of Wicklow Fire Service dealt with a gorse fire in Curtlestown on Tuesday, May 10.

Fire crews deal with large gorse fire near Glencree

30 April 2022; Katie Taylor celebrates victory after her undisputed world lightweight championship fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Premium

Katie Taylor dubbed Wicklow’s ‘greatest athlete’ of all-time as local Councillors pay tribute to achievements

Kim Hayden and her students who will take part in a showcase at the Whale Theatre.

Singer Kim Hayden’s young students to show off their skills at Whale Theatre

Arklow

John Nolan and John Hunt

Community celebrates as Avoca Village finally reopens

Arklow Recycling Centre.

Arklow joins nationwide initiative aiming to create circular economy for clothing and textiles

Derry Rothwell, together his wife Emily (far right), daughters Sharon (centre) and Mary and Sharon's son Stephen (7) pose with their mare Greenhall Dot and her twin foals born over the May Bank Holiday weekend. PHOTO: Siobhan English

May miracle for Tinahely family as champion mare has twins

Mary Coughlan

Mary Coughlan back for Courthouse show

A recent exhibition put on by Arklow Visual Arts at the Arklow Library.

Arklow Visual Arts launches nautical-themed art competition

Inside O'Connors Shop in Arklow, which will close after 12 years of service on May 27.

Sadness as Arklow corner shop O’Connors announces closure

Stock image.

Man attempted to punch Gorey garda and told gardaí he would ‘smash their heads in’

Staff and Students from Colaiste Bride Carnew that created the campaign alongside local TD's with Deputy Verona Murphy cutting the ribbon.

Coláiste Bhríde’s ‘Be Aware, Don’t Compare’ billboard takes prime position in Gorey town centre

West Wicklow

Seren Waters, Dawn Moody Lawless and Ella Lawless.

Kiltegan gathers for 68-strong tractor run

Emily Shadlow, Lucy Walsh, Alisha McGuire Daly, Freya Horan, Grace O'Callaghan and Aisling Baker Seniors with Sinead O'Brien Dance School

Sinead O’Brien Dance School celebrates 20 years in Blessington with special show

Dick Spring, former Tánaiste and former leader of the Labour Party (Pic: Tom Burke)

Former Labour leader Dick Spring unveiled as new Oireachtas Golf Society president as outing set for Wicklow

Participants pictured at the launch of Swim Ireland’s new Pop-Up Pool which will come to Wicklow in September.

Consultant working with campaign group to pave the way for portable pool in Blessington

Breaking News

Award-winning Wicklow cycling event goes fully sustainable for 2022

Fionn, Alistor, Carol, Aine and Aileen Moody.

Great support for Darkness into Light in Blessington and Baltinglass

Jason Ebbs.

‘You don’t have to have a fancy bike’ to join a Wicklow community ride

Margaret O' Toole as Maggie Conway.

Six sold-out nights for Rathdangan Drama Group

News

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Minister Simon Harris meets Bray students at UCD outreach day

Professor Luke O'Neill

Prof Luke O’Neill launches fundraising event for homeless charity

The Energy awareness Day runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at the De La Salle Pastoral Centre.

Wicklow Tidy Towns to host information-packed Energy Awareness Day event in June

Sarah Doyle

Woman found not guilty of murdering her husband after night out

Former solicitor Michael Lynn and his wife, Brid, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Photo: Collins Courts.

Ex-solicitor Michael Lynn denies he told ‘pack of lies’ about ‘secret deals’ he had with senior Irish bankers

Photo: The Four Courts

Four property developers who owe AIB €3.5m ordered to attend High Court

Traffic management is in place at Market Square to allow for the maintenance of public lighting.

Traffic management at Market Square in Wicklow town to remain in place until Thursday

Arklow Recycling Centre.

Arklow joins nationwide initiative aiming to create circular economy for clothing and textiles

Sport

The Coláiste Bhríde Carnew team that defeated St David's of Greystones.

Sport

Coláiste Bhríde survive St David's rally to claim first ever boys soccer crown

The Coláiste Chraobh Abhann team who qualified to face Coláiste Bhríde Carnew in the Wicklow Schools 'A' football final by getting the better of St Kevin's in Roundwood.

Sport

Coláiste Chraobh Abhann through to face Coláiste Bhríde in Wicklow Schools ‘A’ football final

Adam Kinsella is first to the ball in the Kildare v Wicklow Leinster Minor football championship semi-final in Newbridge. (

Sport

Wicklow's Leinster dream dies at hands of lethal Lilywhites

30 April 2022; Katie Taylor celebrates victory after her undisputed world lightweight championship fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

News Premium

Katie Taylor dubbed Wicklow’s ‘greatest athlete’ of all-time as local Councillors pay tribute to achievements

Kiesha Attwell of Tobar Pheadair Boxing Club, Galway, left, and Kaci Rock of Enniskerry Boxing Club, Wicklow, during their 66kg bout at the IABA National Elite Boxing Championships Finals in the National Stadium in Dublin.

Sport

Kaci’s ready to Rock – Enniskerry Boxing Club star Kaci Rock will fight for Ireland on Thursday

Jimmy Monaghan, Tommy Lynch and Buck Blake at Baltinglass Golf Club recently.

Sport

On the Fairways

The Ireland CP team which has four Co. Wicklow players involved: Gary Messett, Ryan Nolan, Charlie Byrne and Adam Free.

Sport

Ireland CP team bow out at the hands of Ukraine

Aaron Bolger of Cork City during the SSE Airtricity League First Division match between Waterford and Cork City at RSC in Waterford.

Sport

Aaron Bolger grabs his first goal for Cork City

Business & Farming

The former Davis Motors site in Greystones.

New community bakery to open in Greystones

Derry Rothwell, together his wife Emily (far right), daughters Sharon (centre) and Mary and Sharon's son Stephen (7) pose with their mare Greenhall Dot and her twin foals born over the May Bank Holiday weekend. PHOTO: Siobhan English

May miracle for Tinahely family as champion mare has twins

Pictured at the launch SuperValu’s Taste of Local initiative from L-R: Tara McCarthy, Bord Bia; Bernard Cronin; Sia Browne; Tim McGlynn; Méabh Mooney; Oisin Geoghegan, LEO; Carmel Biggane, SuperValu.

Wicklow food and drink producers part of SuperValu Taste of Local initiative

Pakistani Ambassador to Ireland Shuja Alam presents the award to Saleem, owner of Daata.

Bray restaurant Daata picks up top award

Both Dawn Chorus walks in Glendalough commence at 4.30 a.m.

Early-rise for guided Dawn Chorus bird walks

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD and Michael Cronin, Chair of the TB Stakeholder Forum.

Forum updated on implementation of TB strategy

Marts Reports

Marts Report

1,411 new car registrations took place in Wicklow in April of this year.

New car registrations in Wicklow for April 4 per cent higher than national average

Lifestyle

Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Tom Dunne.

Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Tom Dunne to perform at the Whale Theatre

Stan J O'Reilly of Wicklow Historical Society.

Wicklow Historical Society appeal to patrons as AGM date is set

Hannah Leeson, The Boathouse, won first place in the U12 Ladies English Singing.

Musicians from throughout Garden County perform at Wicklow Fleadh Ceol

The host of the comedy night will be Robbie Bonham.

The Beehive to host stand-up comedy night followed by live music

John Nolan and John Hunt

Community celebrates as Avoca Village finally reopens

Mary Coughlan

Mary Coughlan back for Courthouse show

Ian and Edel Cullinane with baby James at their home in Bray, Co Wicklow PHOTO: Bryan Meade

Bray wanderers’ big home win – the young family selling up in Wicklow and moving back to their roots in the west

Kim Hayden and her students who will take part in a showcase at the Whale Theatre.

Singer Kim Hayden’s young students to show off their skills at Whale Theatre

Obituaries

The late Bob Kearns (left) and Cllr John Snell chatting in 2020.

Tributes paid to former Mayor of Wicklow town Bob Kearns

The late Fr James Regan.

Committed missionary Fr James Regan remembered for special care to sick and suffering

The late Danny Hatton Jr.

Danny Hatton Jr will be remembered for his love of sport and family

The late Lynne Freeman.

Mum and teacher Lynne Freeman is laid to rest: ‘We will miss her smile and her distinctive laugh’

The late Roy Dempsey

Former President of Arklow Chamber Roy Dempsey remembered as ‘true gentleman’ always full of adventure

The late Larry Whelan.

Dunlavin man remembered for farming passion

The late Frances Sweeney, a founding member of the Arklow Cancer Support group.

Tributes pour in for Arklow Cancer Support Group founder hailed ‘friend to anyone’

The late Fr Sean McGrath.

The late Fr Sean McGrath spent 38 years stationed in Brazil