Changes to ensure council meetings not disrupted by non-agenda matters

Amendments have been made so Wicklow County Council meetings aren't dominated by requests for a suspension of standing orders in order that matters not on the agenda can be discussed.

Casey endorses emergency fodder plan

A Wicklow TD has endorsed the newly-launched Fianna Fáil ten point emergency plan to combat the fodder and income crisis facing farmers.

Fall in number of house sales

Mary Fogarty New analysis of the property price register for the first half of 2018 shows that the number of sales in Wicklow has reduced by two per cent, compared to the same period last year.

Cyclists enjoy autumn hues on the Tour of the Falling Leaves

Deborah Coleman Over 150 cyclists from clubs all over Wicklow and surrounding counties enjoyed the beautiful colours of Autumn as they moved through the countryside while on a 70km cycle in aid of the...

A number of communities across the county have text alert groups in place

Text alert scheme will tackle crime

Myles Buchanan Funding is available for text alert schemes in rural regions to help tackle crime in the country.

Irish Water lifts conservation order

Deborah Coleman The water conservation order imposed on County Wicklow during the summer drought has been lifted.

LEFT: Kathleen Poole from Rathdrum, who spun the wheel and won €57,000 on her second appearance on Winning Streak.

Kathleen has wheely good time

Deborah Coleman Two Wicklow contestants secured a combined win of €94,000 on the Winning Streak television game show on Saturday, one of whom appeared on the programme for the second time.

Oscar Buckley, Noah Fennessy and Luigi Rea

50 years of Scouting

Myles Buchanan The 7th Wicklow Scouts celebrated their 50th anniversary on Sunday where current Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures impressed with their wide-ranging display of skills.

Credit Union art competition

Wicklow and District Credit Union Ltd is encouraging creative young people in the district to enter the annual Credit Union Art Competition.

Lakers to hold annual sponsored walk in Glendalough

Lakers' Annual Sponsored Walk will take place on Saturday, October 13, in Glendalough.

More support needed for growing youth population

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) has called for more investment in universal youth services in its pre-budget submission.

Dog dirt is 'ruining' scenic Black Castle

Myles Buchanan A Wicklow town woman has slammed dog owners for letting their pets soil the grassy surroundings of the historic and picturesque Black Castle.

Sean Farrington, Liam Fay, Kevin Byrne, John Murray, Ann Murray, Joan Freeman, John Fylnn, Michael Dunne, Noel Murphy, Bob Miller and Alan Cowie at Blessington Men’s Shed.

Freeman visits Blessington Men's Shed

Presidential hopeful Joan Freeman was a recent visitor to the Blessington Men's Shed where she enjoyed a chat with members over a cup of tea.

Ian Boltt of FatBike Adventures at the National Ploughing Championships.

FatBikes right at home after Ali upsets ploughing

Myles Buchanan The muddy conditions at the National Ploughing Championships in County Offaly provided the perfect setting for Wicklow company FatBike Adventures to showcase its all terrain bikes.

Annmarie Kenny, Bill Porter, Derek Crammond & Yvonne Conyard

Fundraisers rise to autumn challenge

Myles Buchanan St Patrick's GAA Club held the inaugural Wicklow Hire and Hardware 5k and 10k Autumn Challenge as part of a new fundraising drive for the club.

The winning Blainroe Golf Club Under-20 team.

Under-20 golfers make history

Blainroe Golf Club's Under-20 team made history as they won the Wicklow Cup for the first time in the club's history on Sunday.

Councillors vote to retain current property tax rate

Myles Buchanan The elected members of Wicklow County Council voted to retain the Local Property Tax (LPT) at its standard rate and resisted calls from Chief Executive Frank Curran for a 10 per cent rise.