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Greystones fire crew dealing with a trampoline that landed in a garden in Marina Village on Tuesday night.

News

Some tourist attractions and schools remain closed as Storm Barra continues

Latest News

The motorist of this car had a "lucky escape". Photo: Wicklow Fire Service/ Twitter

Irish News

Two motorists in Wicklow have lucky escape after trees fall on windshields

A screenshot from the video posted online of the Christmas decoration rolling down Castle Street in Bray has been shared on social media. Credit; Twitter

News

Christmas decoration spotted rolling down Bray streets as Storm Barra batters Wicklow

Maiú Levi Lawlor.

News

Greystones teen Maiú to perform Irish language song ‘Saor’ at Junior Eurovision

Eoin Coogan.

News

Kiltegan GAA players raise €1,650 as they embrace Movember

Tap stock image.

News

Boil water notice issued for areas of north Wicklow

Greystones Coast Guard Building

News

Survey of proposed site for new Greystones Coast Guard base to be completed

Janet Nuzum with all the staff from Carysfort National School.

News

Beloved principal Janet retires from Carysfort National School

Issues were raised over the design and layout of the proposed development.

News

Planning permission refused for twelve houses proposed for Nun’s Cross in Ashford

Dr. Lisa Lucey, of Lucey Dental, Greystones, winner of the Leinster Caring Dentist of the Year Award, Photo: Maxwells

News

Greystones dentist scoops prize at Dentist of the Year awards

Some of the items seized by gardaí during the raid.

News

Gardaí in Wicklow raid 25 properties in a crackdown on drugs

Wicklow & District

Local Notes

Wicklow Community Noticeboard

Stephen McCormick and Marian McDonald at the open mic and art exhibition at Joly's Garden Centre, Glenealy.

Around the Districts: Glenealy, Newtownmountkennedy and Roundwood

Sarah Carroll with her daughter, Elsie.

Winter wonderland at Wicklow Christmas Market

The River Vartry.

Overgrown River Vartry now ‘in an awful state’ in Ashford

Glendalough.

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Concerns draft Glendalough masterplan could undermine ‘unique site’

Deputy John Brady.

Concerns continue for future of Wicklow town Citizen Information office

Ashford village.

Ashford historical journal launched

Rotary Club of Wicklow members Donal Magner, Theo Phelan, Tom Mulvihill, Michael J. Connolly and Seamus Parle who were involved in the installation of the annual Remembrance Tree in Fitzwilliam Square, Wicklow town, on Sunday morning.

Rotary Remembrance Tree finds new home in Fitzwilliam Square

Bray

Purple House Cancer Support Centre. File photo.

Purple House receives grant to support creative therapies

Marissa Slevin with Susan Maxwell, Helen Mone and Paul Knipe.

Music fans gather at the Hot Spot for a Van Morrison tribute

Anna Mieke.

Anna Mieke takes to the Mermaid stage

Local Notes

Greystones Community Noticeboard

Bray Courthouse. File photo.

Premium

Enniskerry GAA players’ fall from lorry an ‘unfortunate’ accident

The start of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk at Greystones. Photo; Leigh Anderson.

Grant to repair Greystones to Bray Cliff Walk welcomed by local councillor

Stock image.

Annual Crinken Community Lantern Walk to take place

The Solus Tower in Bray following its refurbishment.

Bray’s Solus Tower lit up by €300,000 makeover

Arklow

CJ Gaffney at Arklow Harbour.

Arklow skipper CJ Gaffney launches petition calling for investigation into fishing vessel

Mary Wood and the Burke family - Eamonn, Katriana, Ruby the dog. and Mary with their fantastic Christmas Lights.

Burke families light up for Christmas in Arklow again

Jessica Hurley.

Premium

Arklow Underdog Jessica is overcoming the odds on TG4 show

Arklow Dance Studios with teachers Lauren and Tasha.

Arklow dancers light up the RDS

Martina Winterbotham, Tom Tallon, Eilish Byrne, Maureen Newsome and Richard Duffy. Photo: Myles Carroll.

Aughrim in the festive mood as tree lights switched on

Tom Kavanagh at his home in Arklow.

Premium

Arklow man’s long wait for Caredoc: ‘I’m just glad to have lived to tell the tale’

Karla Tracey.

Arklow opera singer Karla Tracey wins university bursary

The Doyle family home at Fernhill, Arklow, with its spectacular Christmas display.

Doyle family’s festive display in Fernhill delights once again

West Wicklow

From left: Alanah, Aoife and Adam Hill with Sandra and Grace Behan, Caitriona and Padraig McKeone and Dave and Kate Hill.

Christmas lights turned on at Russborough House

Cllr Avril Cronin, Cathaoirleach of Baltinglass Municipal District, and Superintendent Anthony Farrell from Baltinglass Garda Station.

Over 100 penalty notices issued on garda day of action in Baltinglass district

Alan Miley.

Dunlavin’s Alan Miley wins Katie Taylor Bursary award

Agne with Magnus and Charles Bukaty.

Blessington lights up for Christmas

The Blessington and District Forum Toy Appeal in 2020.

Blessington toy appeal extended due to high demand from families

Eoin Coogan.

Kiltegan GAA players raise €1,650 as they embrace Movember

Cllr Gerry O'Neill is a member of the Leinster IABA Committee.

‘Boxers and coaches the ones suffering’ in IABA row

Mai Quaid (Vice Chairperson, Baltinglass & District Forum), Councillor Edward Timmins, Catherine Pellegrini (Lights Committee), Tom Lennon (Lights Committee), Louise Jackman (Lights Committee), Fran Quaid (Chairperson, Baltinglass & District Forum) at the turning on of the lights in Baltinglass.

Baltinglass Jotter

News

Greystones fire crew dealing with a trampoline that landed in a garden in Marina Village on Tuesday night.

Some tourist attractions and schools remain closed as Storm Barra continues

Sarah Carroll with her daughter, Elsie.

Winter wonderland at Wicklow Christmas Market

The River Vartry.

Overgrown River Vartry now ‘in an awful state’ in Ashford

Purple House Cancer Support Centre. File photo.

Purple House receives grant to support creative therapies

Cllr Avril Cronin, Cathaoirleach of Baltinglass Municipal District, and Superintendent Anthony Farrell from Baltinglass Garda Station.

Over 100 penalty notices issued on garda day of action in Baltinglass district

Bray Courthouse. File photo.

Premium

Enniskerry GAA players’ fall from lorry an ‘unfortunate’ accident

A tree struck a caravan and a car in Newcastle on Tuesday morning as Storm Barra hit Wicklow.

‘Miracle escape’ as trees fall on cars during Storm Barra

The start of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk at Greystones. Photo; Leigh Anderson.

Grant to repair Greystones to Bray Cliff Walk welcomed by local councillor

Sport

Breaking News

GAA

Bray’s storming rally is halted by Barra strike

Breaking News

GAA

Byrne’s girls called the shots

Breaking News

GAA

Carnew and Kilcoole sanctioned for disgraceful scenes

2020 Leinster Junior B champions Knockananna.

GAA Premium

Leinster glory for brilliant Knockananna

Rugby Greystones V Sligo. Conor McAleer with the ball for Greystones

Other Sports

’Stones blow Sligo away

Breaking News

Soccer

Aughrim off the mark

Breaking News

Soccer

Soccer results/fixtures

The Rathdrum and Greystones teams who played for the Drumstones trophy, as well as league points.

Other Sports

Rathdrum claim the DrumStones trophy

Business & Farming

Senator Pippa Hackett.

Advance payments begin for Wicklow farmers under Organic Farming Scheme

TV presenter Laura Woods helped to launch the Tesco Christmas Food Appeal.

Tesco stores in Wicklow take part in Christmas appeal

The IFA is calling on Minister McConalogue to act on his commitment.

Plenty of challenges for replacement beef forum

Knocksink Wood Special Area of Conservation.

Restoration works at Knocksink Woods to support conservation and carbon footprint goals

The workshop will run from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22.

LEO Wicklow to host tendering workshop for small businesses

Matt Forkin, Wicklow Chamber President, will host the Business Awards on Friday, February 4.

Nominations now open for Wicklow and District Chamber business awards

Catherine Fulvio of Ballyknocken House.

Wicklow tourism suppliers attend workshop for Ireland’s Ancient East businesses

Marts Reports

Marts Report

Lifestyle

Marissa Slevin with Susan Maxwell, Helen Mone and Paul Knipe.

Music fans gather at the Hot Spot for a Van Morrison tribute

From left: Alanah, Aoife and Adam Hill with Sandra and Grace Behan, Caitriona and Padraig McKeone and Dave and Kate Hill.

Christmas lights turned on at Russborough House

Sylvia Brennan with Anne Linton, Bernie Kincade and Bridget Carey.

My Aunt and I among highlights of Bray’s Yarn festival

Brigid O’Brien with her grandchildren Faye, Moya and Art.

Brigid O’Brien’s exhibition at the Mermaid explores meaning of ‘Home’

Arklow Dance Studios with teachers Lauren and Tasha.

Arklow dancers light up the RDS

Karla Tracey.

Arklow opera singer Karla Tracey wins university bursary

Chris Lawlor with Donal McDonnell, Paul Gorry and John O’Toole.

West Wicklow Historical Society launches journal in Baltinglass

Agne with Magnus and Charles Bukaty.

Blessington lights up for Christmas

Obituaries

The late FR Dennis M O’Rourke.

Fr O’Rouke made a great contribution to the life of the Kiltegan community

The late Colin O'Toole.

Colin O’Toole will be sadly missed by everyone he knew

Tom Halpin.

Tom loved nothing more than having a chat

The late Paddy 'Whacks' Byrne who passed away recently.

Sadness falls over Kilmacanogue

The late Michael Quigley.

Gentleman Mick was decent, fair and generous

The late William Leckie.

War hero Bill (100) was modest about his service

The late Will Leeson.

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Dark cloud hanging over Newcastle after death of 8-year-old Will

The late Fr Thomas Browne.

Fr Tom was a man of boundless energy and optimism

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