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Stolen defibrillator is found damaged
A defibrillator only unveiled at the Merrymeeting Shopping Centre in July was stolen overnight on Friday and found dumped and damaged in Rathnew days later.
Councillors voice their frustrations to Irish Rail staff
Myles Buchanan Councillors outlined ways to improve the rail service in the Garden County in the presence of Iarnród Éireann officials during the last county council meeting of the year.
New location for annual Christmas Together meal
Myles Buchanan The annual Christmas Together community meal in Wicklow town will move from the Parochial Hall to the De La Salle Pastoral Centre this year.
Anger and upset at devastating jobs setback
Eimear Dodd There is huge upset in Arklow after it was confirmed that pet food manufacturer Rondo Food will close its Arklow facility next month.
IRFU loan boost for rugby club
Myles Buchanan Wicklow Rugby Club's aims to turn the sod on its development project this week, having reached a financial agreement with the IRFU.
Couple share dream date in Wicklow as part of Norway's dating show
Images of Co Wicklow were beamed into the homes of around 500,000 people in Norway last Monday when an episode of a reality dating TV show aired on TV2, the largest commercial TV channel in Norway.
Redeveloped Avondale due for late 2021 opening
Myles Buchanan Plans to redevelop Avondale Forest Park into a state-of-the-art visitor destination were outlined in a presentation to Wicklow County Council at last week's meeting.
Council fifth on integrity index
Eimear Dodd Wicklow County Council has been ranked in joint fifth place on the National Integrity Index 2019 for local authorities.
Coxswain honoured for his long service to Wicklow RNLI
Coxswain Nick Keogh has received a bar to his long service badge in recognition of 30 years' service to the RNLI.
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US says it will not accept North Korea-set nuclear deadline
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Five staff members resign as Democrat switches to Republicans
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Ljungberg calls for swift appointment at Arsenal following Manchester City loss
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US says it will not accept North Korea-set nuclear deadline
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Five staff members resign as Democrat switches to Republicans
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Hallmark to reinstate same-sex marriage commercial it pulled
- Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters in end to temporary lull
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Ljungberg calls for swift appointment at Arsenal following Manchester City loss
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Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester are keeping their feet on the ground
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Roy Hodgson is revered in Sweden – Graham Potter
- Freddie Ljungberg urges Arsenal to appoint permanent manager after Manchester City loss
- Three and easy for Manchester City as De Bruyne double demolishes Gunners
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Tributes paid as Sean retires from the council
Councillor Irene Winters led the tributes to Director of Services Sean Quirke, who is retiring as a member of staff at Wicklow... News
Rotary Club Remembrance Tree in place for Christmas
Wicklow Cancer Support will be the main beneficiary of this year's Remembrance Tree. News
Santa arrives at Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat Station with gifts
There was plenty of festive cheer at Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat Station on Saturday afternoon... News
Brilliant Blesso!
A scintillating second-half performance, capped by goals from Sean Mescall and Sean Price, set the stage for a blistering Blessington team... Sport
Work to be done
Eamonn Scallan's appeal to County Board delegates last week for his players to be left within the county set-up during the 'club... Sport
No change as key positions go uncontested
Aside from the eye-catching defeat of Colm Finnegan by Coistena nÓg Chairman Pat Dunne for the Leinster Council seat, there was... Sport
Around the districts: Kilmacanogue, Newtown-mountkennedy, Roundwood
Kilmacanogue: Candlelight carol service. An invitation is extended to friends and neighbours to join... Local Notes
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Around the districts: Enniskerry, Glenealy
Enniskerry: Powerscourt/Kilbride. Services of Worship in Powerscourt for this Sunday - Advent 3: 8.30 a.m. - Holy Communion One (Said);... Local Notes
Around the districts: Donard, Dunlavin, Hollywood
Donard: Mobile Library. The Mobile Library will be in Donard on Wednesday, 18th,... Local Notes
Christmas fair
Hillview Community Centre will be holding its annual Christmas Craft Fair this Sunday, December 15 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Local Notes
Ambling through the oak woods
That splendid organisation Wicklow Uplands Council has issued a very useful brochure - '38 Walking Trails in County Wicklow'. The contents, complete with county map, carry a picture... Lifestyle
Mental health, loneliness & poverty: pets can help
'Doing your bit' for the environment is no longer enough
No act of kindness is ever wasted
Last week I went to a beautiful talk on kindness given by Tracey Piggott organized by the Wexford Chamber of Commerce in which... Lifestyle
Manville and Neeson compelling as married couple facing turmoil
Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson deliver compelling performances as a married... Lifestyle
Fans of the Diablo series sure to love this game
Don't be deterred by the isometric view - Darksiders Genesis is as fully-fledged a game... Lifestyle
Ballet Ireland presents Swan Lake
Ballet Ireland presents Swan Lake at Mermaid Arts Centre on Friday and Saturday December 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., and Sunday,... Entertainment
Singing carols at monastic village
Christmas Carols by candlelight in Glendalough Monastic City offers a great way to start Christmas, in one of the most evocative... Entertainment
Retro top 10 - this week in 1992
This week's top ten from 27 years ago has a certified classic at number one. Whitney Houston's version of the Dolly Parton-... Entertainment
