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Social Democrat TD Jennifer Whitmore. Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

News

Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore says she will vote to extend eviction ban

Latest News

Justine O'Mahony Opinion Next presenter of the Late Late Show?...mark my words it will be a woman
Former Wicklow Ploughing Association President Edward Dowse (91) dies
David Medcalf Opinion Medders at Large Timber! The axe man cometh to make whoopee in the woods
See photos from the stunning Aughrim St Patrick's Day Parade

The late Edward Dowse from Carnew, Co Wicklow.

News

Former Wicklow Ploughing Association President Edward Dowse (91) dies

Dr Pete has been appointed to the ISPCA's Board of Directors.

Lifestyle

Wicklow vet Pete Wedderburn brings wealth of experience to new role with ISPCA

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News

Wicklow has ‘zero capacity’ for homeless accommodation as eviction ban end date looms

A decision on the application for a guesthouse on Main Street Baltinglass is due by April 24.

News

Plans lodged to create new guesthouse on Baltinglass Main Street

The semi-finalists in last year's Senior football championship will be seeded, two in each group, in this year's competition. The three semi-finalists and the relegated team from above will be seeded in the IFC and JAFC.

Sport

Wicklow GAA football championship semi-finalists to be seeded in new groups of six

Michael Fitzgerald sitting on one of 150 seats in Arklow with his dogs, Price and Charlie.

Lifestyle Premium

Popular historian Michael Fitzgerald tells tales of Arklow town though its 150 benches

Greystones resident Ger Devin, Managing Director of West Cork Biscuits, showcasing some of the producer's products on SuperValu shelves this month.

Business

Greystones man delighted to see company’s chocolate chip cookies on SuperValu shelves

Members of ReWild Wicklow, Newtown Tidy Towns, Newtown GAA with signs promoting the Newtownmountkennedy wildflower walk.

Lifestyle

New looped 5km wildflower walk launched in Newtownmountkennedy

Glendalough Upper Lake in Wicklow.

Lifestyle

Wicklow author shares tales of Ireland’s past in new book about ruins off the beaten track

Table quiz winners Darragh Durkin, Emmett Harney, James Mooney and Ruairi Glennon from Hollywood with Pat Dunne and Damien Byrne.

Sport

Pictures show wonderful night of culture and craic at Wicklow’s Scór na nÓg

Wicklow & District

Denise Courtney.

Rathdrum St Patrick’s Day Parade: See all the photos from the day

Kyia and Harley Quinn Newcombe.

Wicklow town St Patrick’s Day Parade: See photos from the big day

L - R Izzie Kinsella, Charlie McGinley, and Catherine O'Leary of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community Engagement Team.

Wicklow woman helping to create a Dementia inclusive generation

The production team alongside President Michael D Higgins at the screening of An Buachaill Gealgháireach in Áras an Uachtaráin, with Alan Gilsenan at the far right.

Film directed by Wicklow resident wins audience award at Greek Documentary Festival

Mother and Son – Nikki and AJ Doyle.

Newtown Juniors raise €2,500 through Spinathon for Pieta House

Stephen Delaney accepting the chain of office from outgoing President Matt Forkin.

Founder of Shoe Box takes on mantle of Wicklow and District Chamber President

Launch of 1798 Festival Newtownmountkennedy. Ruán O'Donnell (centre), with Ros Keddy and Eamon Dunne

Newtownmountkennedy to host re-enactment of famous battle at 1798 Festival

Some of the team from Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones celebrate winning Best Restaurant in Wicklow at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2022, Leinster Regional Award. Photo: Paul Sherwood

Wicklow winners announced at Leinster Regional Final of Irish Restaurant Awards

Bray

St Patrick's Day Parade Greystones. Laura, Ryan and Fergus Corcoran

Greystones St Patrick’s Day Parade: See photos of all the action

St Patrick's Day Parade Bray. Beth Nic Aodh, Aoibh Stonehouse, Eabhín Doherty and Luisne McCormack

Bray St Patrick’s Day Parade: Pictures show excitement as town goes green

Dr Pete has been appointed to the ISPCA's Board of Directors.

Wicklow vet Pete Wedderburn brings wealth of experience to new role with ISPCA

Social Democrat TD Jennifer Whitmore. Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore says she will vote to extend eviction ban

The production team alongside President Michael D Higgins at the screening of An Buachaill Gealgháireach in Áras an Uachtaráin, with Alan Gilsenan at the far right.

Film directed by Wicklow resident wins audience award at Greek Documentary Festival

Mother and Son – Nikki and AJ Doyle.

Newtown Juniors raise €2,500 through Spinathon for Pieta House

All the winners lined-up at the end of the awards ceremony.

Bray’s Lil & Izzy wins big at Guaranteed Irish Business Awards

Launch of 1798 Festival Newtownmountkennedy. Ruán O'Donnell (centre), with Ros Keddy and Eamon Dunne

Newtownmountkennedy to host re-enactment of famous battle at 1798 Festival

Arklow

The late Edward Dowse from Carnew, Co Wicklow.

Former Wicklow Ploughing Association President Edward Dowse (91) dies

Anna and Isobel Byrne enjoying the parade in Aughrim. Photos: Joe Byrne

See photos from the stunning Aughrim St Patrick's Day Parade

At the St Patrick's Day parade in Carnew were Aine Kelly, Rebecca Donohoe, Jessica Donohoe, JP Fitzgerald, Kate Kelly, Chloe Fitzgerald and Sean Kehoe. Pic: Jim Campbell

Carnew St Patrick’s Day parade an exciting day out for all ages

Hannah, Matty and Nora Donohoe were pictured at the St Patrick's Day parade in Coolgreany. Pic: Jim Campbell

Thirteenth Coolgreany St Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off to sound of Arklow Pipe Band

Denise Courtney.

Rathdrum St Patrick’s Day Parade: See all the photos from the day

Doereen Forde, Madge Molloy and Miriam Molloy at the Arklow parade.

Arklow St Patrick’s Day Parade: See photos from an incredible day

Michael Fitzgerald sitting on one of 150 seats in Arklow with his dogs, Price and Charlie.

Premium

Popular historian Michael Fitzgerald tells tales of Arklow town though its 150 benches

Glendalough Upper Lake in Wicklow.

Wicklow author shares tales of Ireland’s past in new book about ruins off the beaten track

West Wicklow

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Blessington

See photos from the Blessington St Patrick’s Day Parade

A decision on the application for a guesthouse on Main Street Baltinglass is due by April 24.

Plans lodged to create new guesthouse on Baltinglass Main Street

Some of the team from Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones celebrate winning Best Restaurant in Wicklow at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2022, Leinster Regional Award. Photo: Paul Sherwood

Wicklow winners announced at Leinster Regional Final of Irish Restaurant Awards

Wild deer in Wicklow. Photo: Chris Bolton

Wicklow Uplands Council seeks increased female deer culling and hits out at Coillte in new report

Aislinn Nugent Reid, from Valleymount, presented with the Club Committee Officer of the Year award by Ladies Gaelic Football Association President Mícheál Naughton at the 2022 LGFA Volunteer of the Year awards night at Croke Park held in February.

Aislinn Nugent takes Wicklow title at Volunteers in Sport awards

Bray West Councillor Joe Behan

Wicklow councillor claims government ‘refuses to fund’ N11/M11 works while colleague says N81 ‘a disaster’

Paul and Aidan Cruise, Co Author of the book 'Left at the Lamb'.

Just 100 more copies of Wicklow heritage book ‘Left of the Lamb’ will be printed

Deputy Jennifer Whitmore with Hannah McDonald and her mother Suzanne.

Blessington student gets tour of Dáil on International Women’s Day

News

The late Edward Dowse from Carnew, Co Wicklow.

Former Wicklow Ploughing Association President Edward Dowse (91) dies

Left: Patrick Irwin and right: Alan Toal

exclusive Fears mobster Patrick Irwin will try to retake control of West of Ireland drug scene after arrest over brutal attack on lawyer Alan Toal

Social Democrat TD Jennifer Whitmore. Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore says she will vote to extend eviction ban

L - R Izzie Kinsella, Charlie McGinley, and Catherine O'Leary of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community Engagement Team.

Wicklow woman helping to create a Dementia inclusive generation

A decision on the application for a guesthouse on Main Street Baltinglass is due by April 24.

Plans lodged to create new guesthouse on Baltinglass Main Street

Stock image.

Wicklow has ‘zero capacity’ for homeless accommodation as eviction ban end date looms

Wild deer in Wicklow. Photo: Chris Bolton

Wicklow Uplands Council seeks increased female deer culling and hits out at Coillte in new report

New Chairman Tom O'Mahony makes a presentation to outgoing Chairman Dermod Dwyer.

Greystones Town Team outline plans for 2023

Sport

Josh van der Flier during an Ireland rugby media conference ahead of their clash with England today. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Six Nations

Goal-kicking not on versatile Josh van der Flier’s radar just yet

Wicklow GAA are to put a development plan in place for Echelon Park Aughrim after they received support for the idea at last Monday night's county board meeting in Bray.

Sport

Wicklow GAA to establish development plan for Echelon Park Aughrim but Whittle curveball hints at radical move

The semi-finalists in last year's Senior football championship will be seeded, two in each group, in this year's competition. The three semi-finalists and the relegated team from above will be seeded in the IFC and JAFC.

Sport

Wicklow GAA football championship semi-finalists to be seeded in new groups of six

Wicklow GAA club delegates were informed of work being done in Ballinakill at the recent county board meeting in Bray.

Sport

Ballinakill ball wall build has started and fencing around pitch five on the way

Frances Stephenson delivered a sobering warning to Wicklow GAA clubs in relation to a child safety risk assessment that is due to be submitted to Croke Park by the end of April.

Sport

Wicklow GAA clubs won’t be allowed to play juvenile games unless risk assessment completed

Éire Óg Greystones captain Dan Keane, match referee Kieron Kenny and Baltinglass captain Tadgh O'Toole.

Sport

Flying Fionn O’Carroll goal helps Éire Óg Greystones head home happy after league win in Baltinglass

Mikey Boland (left) scored 2-17 for Bray Emmets in the Go Ahead Division 3 Dublin hurling league victory over Round Towers last weekend.

Sport

Mighty Mikey Boland goes on a rampage for Bray Emmets in league clash with Round Towers

The Wicklow Ladies Minor football team who hiked from Glen of Imaal to Glenmalure as part of a fundraiser.

Sport

Wicklow LGFA Minors rise to the challenge in fundraising trek!

Business & Farming

Stephen Delaney accepting the chain of office from outgoing President Matt Forkin.

Founder of Shoe Box takes on mantle of Wicklow and District Chamber President

All the winners lined-up at the end of the awards ceremony.

Bray’s Lil & Izzy wins big at Guaranteed Irish Business Awards

Greystones resident Ger Devin, Managing Director of West Cork Biscuits, showcasing some of the producer's products on SuperValu shelves this month.

Greystones man delighted to see company’s chocolate chip cookies on SuperValu shelves

Some of the team from Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones celebrate winning Best Restaurant in Wicklow at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2022, Leinster Regional Award. Photo: Paul Sherwood

Wicklow winners announced at Leinster Regional Final of Irish Restaurant Awards

Wild deer in Wicklow. Photo: Chris Bolton

Wicklow Uplands Council seeks increased female deer culling and hits out at Coillte in new report

Third class students from St. Andrews National School.

Wicklow children build their own city as part of Pfizer programme

Chairperson of the Wicklow town St. Patrick's day committee Justin Doran with Tesco Wicklow Store manager Antoinette Carney.

Tesco to sponsor Wicklow town St Patrick’s Day parade

IHF Chief Executive, Tim Fenn, receptionist at Cahernane House and IHF National Employee of the Year Winner, Sonia Smith and IHF President, Denyse Campbell.

Wicklow man narrowly misses out on Hotel Employee of the Year award

Lifestyle

Ryan Tubridy did an amazing job and I’m sad to see him go.

Premium

Justine O'Mahony Opinion Next presenter of the Late Late Show?...mark my words it will be a woman

Anna and Isobel Byrne enjoying the parade in Aughrim. Photos: Joe Byrne

See photos from the stunning Aughrim St Patrick's Day Parade

At the St Patrick's Day parade in Carnew were Aine Kelly, Rebecca Donohoe, Jessica Donohoe, JP Fitzgerald, Kate Kelly, Chloe Fitzgerald and Sean Kehoe. Pic: Jim Campbell

Carnew St Patrick’s Day parade an exciting day out for all ages

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Blessington

See photos from the Blessington St Patrick’s Day Parade

Denise Courtney.

Rathdrum St Patrick’s Day Parade: See all the photos from the day

Doereen Forde, Madge Molloy and Miriam Molloy at the Arklow parade.

Arklow St Patrick’s Day Parade: See photos from an incredible day

Kyia and Harley Quinn Newcombe.

Wicklow town St Patrick’s Day Parade: See photos from the big day

St Patrick's Day Parade Greystones. Laura, Ryan and Fergus Corcoran

Greystones St Patrick’s Day Parade: See photos of all the action

Obituaries

The late Fr Jim Crowe.

Fr Jim did so much for Brazil the President sent sympathy

Wicklow Toastmasters Past Presidents: the late John Johnson (centre), John Conlon (left), and Jane Magabe (right). Photo: Wicklow Toastmasters

Wicklow Sailing Club and Toastmasters pay tribute to late JBS founder, John Johnson

The late Joseph 'Joe Boy' Dunne of Glenealy.

Late Joe Dunne had big heart filled with love for his family

The late Mick Fogarty from Carnew.

Former Wicklow Garda Mick Fogarty dies – we’ve lost ‘one of life’s gentlemen’

Jimmy Hatton (referee), Paddy Barry (Cork captain) and Michael Collins (Wexford captain) ahead of the All-Ireland Senior hurling final in Croke Park, September 6, 1970 (Cork 6-21, Wexford 5-15).

Legendary Wicklow GAA referee Jimmy Hatton dies aged 88

The late Joe Quinn.

Hill walker pays tribute to good friend and founder of Bray Strollers, Joe Quinn

The late Fr Tim Galvin.

High-quality education was an important part of Fr Tim Galvin’s missionary work

The late Gerry Doyle from Aughrim. Photo: Myles Carroll

Late Gerry Doyle was ‘backbone’ of Annacurra GAA, grandfather to 23 and Ann’s one true love