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Some of the cannabis plants seized from the property in Glenmalure.

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Cannabis with potential street value of up to €44,000 seized during raid of grow house in Glenmalure

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Arklow's Main Street.

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Arklow is Clean to European Norms in IBAL league

Arklow Courthouse. Photo; Paul Messitt

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Community service for Avoca man who was ‘so close’ to being jailed

Public consultation has opened on proposals to develop a new windfarm off the coast of south Wicklow.

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Public consultation opens for wind farm project off the south Wicklow coast

Andrew Mowatt and Conor Costello.

Business

Two Chaps deli opens in Bray

The late Skaidrite Valdgeima.

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Man who killed Blessington woman guilty of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility

Stephen Considine and Tiffany Snell wearing the t-shirt designed in memory of Nadine Lott. Photo; Bobo Boutique.

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Huge response to special fundraising t-shirt in memory of Nadine Lott

Dunlavin’s Aaron Phelan keeps Tinahely’s Curtis Keating at bay during the SFC clash in Aughrim.

Sport

Deadly Dunlavin drive on to quarter-finals

The Swan River at Giltspur Brook, Bray.

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Plans to develop greenway from Bray’s Swan River

Wicklow & District

Some of the cannabis plants seized from the property in Glenmalure.

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Cannabis with potential street value of up to €44,000 seized during raid of grow house in Glenmalure

Journalist and author Valerie Cox.

Valerie Cox’s new book looks back at Ireland 100 years ago

Main Street in Wicklow town.

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Details of Wicklow town one-way system to be finalised on Monday

Jenieve Aherne with Cookie and Jenny Clarke with Daisy out and about in Wicklow town.

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

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Man who bit garda’s finger must ‘put his best foot forward’ to avoid jail

Cllr Edward Timmins.

Wicklow County Council urged to push ahead with plan for Hollywood bus stop

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Plans to link Barndarrig to Redcross public water supply

Opening of Rathdrum Primary Care Centre Ministers Stephen Donnelly & Simon Harris pictured at the official opening of the Rathdrum Primary Care Centre

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Rathdrum Primary Care Centre officially opened by Minister for Health

Bray

The grave of Dr Thomas J O'Reilly, who was born in Main St Wexford in 1901.

Solving the mystery of Dr Thomas J O’Reilly

Cllr Grace McManus and Deputy John Brady on the road to the new schools in Bray.

‘No masterplan’ yet for road leading to new Bray schools

The new parallel road on the N11 at Kilmacanogue. PHOTO: LEIGH ANDERSON

Traffic noises causing ‘extreme distress’ to Kilmacanogue residents

An impression of a completed 'Bray Central'.

Bray Central car park could open for Christmas

Andrew Mowatt and Conor Costello.

Two Chaps deli opens in Bray

Enda Donohue showing David Forde and Mary Fogarty around Bray Central.

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‘Wheels off the ground’ at Bray Central project site

Deputy Steven Matthews.

Deputy Matthews calls for action on speed limits in Bray

Another Farewell For Desi O'Toole. Desi with grandkids Summer, Noah, Charlie and Tommy

End of the road as Bray bus driver Desi retires

Arklow

Arklow's Main Street.

Arklow is Clean to European Norms in IBAL league

Public consultation has opened on proposals to develop a new windfarm off the coast of south Wicklow.

Public consultation opens for wind farm project off the south Wicklow coast

Arklow Courthouse. Photo; Paul Messitt

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Defendant admitted to having no insurance

Arklow Courthouse. Photo; Paul Messitt

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Community service for Avoca man who was ‘so close’ to being jailed

Journalist and author Valerie Cox.

Valerie Cox’s new book looks back at Ireland 100 years ago

Stephen Considine and Tiffany Snell wearing the t-shirt designed in memory of Nadine Lott. Photo; Bobo Boutique.

Huge response to special fundraising t-shirt in memory of Nadine Lott

George Sheehan.

George did tireless work for workers and their families

Arklow Venture Scout Shane O’Rourke, winner of the Albatross Race, with Arklow Scout Leader and National Sea Scout Team Lead Ciarán Deay.

Success for Arklow Sea Scouts at 50th National Sea Scout Sailing Regatta

West Wicklow

Cllr Edward Timmins.

Funding sought for pedestrian bridge in Baltinglass

Cllr Avril Cronin.

Design work starts on Dunlavin water upgrade project

The late Skaidrite Valdgeima.

Man who killed Blessington woman guilty of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility

Cllr Gerry O'Neill.

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Concerns about proposed route for Blessington Inner Relief Road

National Broadband Ireland are holding information days in Blessington.

Information day on National Broadband Plan in Blessington

The late Joey Fagan.

Joey Fagan was a family man known for his love of sports

Se Nolan and Austin Tisdall.

Lacken Kilbride GAA Club hosts fundraising family cycle

Gardaí search a wooded area in Taggartstown, near Kilcullen, Co Kildare. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Woodland on Wicklow border being searched as part of murder inquiry

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New Ross CU members participating in the challenge.

New Ross Credit Union staff ‘Step Up’ for charity

The grave of Dr Thomas J O'Reilly, who was born in Main St Wexford in 1901.

Solving the mystery of Dr Thomas J O’Reilly

Interrailing is a must for anyone with a love of travel.

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Car crash calendar sees activities fatigue drive this Dad round bend

Arklow's Main Street.

Arklow is Clean to European Norms in IBAL league

Some of the cannabis plants seized from the property in Glenmalure.

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Cannabis with potential street value of up to €44,000 seized during raid of grow house in Glenmalure

Public consultation has opened on proposals to develop a new windfarm off the coast of south Wicklow.

Public consultation opens for wind farm project off the south Wicklow coast

Superintendent Declan McCarthy.

Number of victims across Wicklow duped by scammers

Many have resisted getting the vaccine out of a distorted belief they don’t need it, that they can continue their lives without it. Maybe they can. But that doesn’t excuse them from their duty to protect others.

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Straight Talking Disruptive element ruining it for everyone

Sport

The St Patrick’s under-11 hurlers who won their Group 1 final against Éire Óg Greystones in Ballinakill.

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St Pat’s prove too strong for Éire Óg Greystones

Dunlavin’s Aaron Phelan keeps Tinahely’s Curtis Keating at bay during the SFC clash in Aughrim.

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Deadly Dunlavin drive on to quarter-finals

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GAA

GAA clubs attempt to heal rift following weekend brawl

The Knockananna under-14 camogie team who defeated Avoca in the ‘B’ final in Aughrim.

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Áine shines bright for Knockananna

Tommy Keogh battles with John Farrell.

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Balto will learn lots from epic championship battle

Laragh's Luke Kearney battles with Stratford-Grangecon's David Cush.

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Stratford-Grangecon edge an absolute thriller

The victorious Clan na Gael team after the U15 'D' Plate final against Pearse Gaels.

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Clan na Gael win title after five-star show

Carnew's John Kavanagh pops over a point.

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Carnew blitz Ballinacor

Business & Farming

Arklow Main Street

Streetscape scheme deadline is extended to end of the year

Andrew Mowatt and Conor Costello.

Two Chaps deli opens in Bray

Duff's lounge.

Frank Duff’s pub in Bray back open after changing hands

Pakman awards.

Two Wicklow companies nominated for environmental awards

An impression of the planned 'Stanford Woods' care centre in Willow Grove.

Planning granted for Willow Grove care centre in Delgany

Management and staff members of the Woodenbridge Hotel, Co.Wicklow supporting the Irish Hotels Federation Campaign: #TourismJobsCount

Wicklow hoteliers call for extension of Covid supports

Pat Lalor

Pat Lalor launches new cooking on a budget classes

(l-r) Amir Afsar, McDonald’s Franchisee, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Martin Heydon and Tara McCarthy CEO of Bord Bia. Photo: Andres Poveda

McDonalds sets new climate targets to reach net zero emissions by 2050

Lifestyle

Be kind to yourself and spend time doing what you love with people you love.

Plan how to spend your time and energy

A colourful Boy George in the video for ‘Karma Chameleon’.

RETRO CHART 1983: Karma-justice gives Culture Club biggest seller of year

A guy in our carriage proceeded to hold a Zoom meeting the whole way to the Big Smoke and share it with us all.

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A train trip resulted in us getting all the details of strangers’ lives

The Peugeot 5008.

Motoring Extra More accolades for Peugeot

Matthew McConaughey and Samuel L Jackson in A Time to Kill (Friday, BBC1, 11.25p.m.)

Top films to watch on TV this week

Journalist and author Valerie Cox.

Valerie Cox’s new book looks back at Ireland 100 years ago

Thousands of dogs are abandoned in Ireland every year.

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How to stop people from abandoning their dogs

When it comes to keeping kids healthy in winter it all begins with the diet.

Naturally Healthy Tips for kids health this winter

Obituaries

George Sheehan.

George did tireless work for workers and their families

The late Joey Fagan.

Joey Fagan was a family man known for his love of sports

the late John Keogh.

John’s musical skills brought joy at St Saviour’s for 57 years

The late Derek Casserly.

Derek’s contribution to the trade union movement was ‘enormous’

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

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