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Veolia awarded contract for Vartry Water Plant upgrade
The Irish Water contract for the design, construction and commissioning of the new water treatment plant at the site of the Vartry Reservoir has been awarded to Veolia Water Ireland Ltd.
Man voluntarily leaves flat following stand-off
Gardai were involved in a tense stand-off for close to three hours after a man barricaded himself inside a flat in Ashford.
List of 'at-risk' Post Offices is demanded
Deborah Coleman Calls have been made to An Post to reveal the list of Wicklow post offices which are being offered exit deals in a bid to reduce the number of outlets in operation nationwide.
All systems go for the Tinahely Show
The August bank holiday wouldn't be the same in Wicklow without the Tinahely Show which takes place at Fairwood Park from 10.30 a.m. on Monday, August 6.
Presidential election hopefuls seek county council meeting
A number of people have written to Wicklow County Council requesting a special meeting to seek nomination for the presidential election.
Penston family to take part in Réalta agus Gaolta final
Arklow will be rooting for its most famous musical family as they take part in the final of the TG4 talent show Réalta agus Gaolta this Sunday.
Defrocked priest loses his appeal against conviction
A former priest who raped a child he had paid to do his gardening has lost an appeal against his conviction.
Local pair off to world wheelchair rugby event
Deborah Coleman Two County Wicklow athletes have been selected as members of the Irish Wheelchair Rugby Team to represent Ireland in the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships.
Talented Louis (23) was a mentor and a 'warrior on the pitch'
Deborah Coleman There was an outpouring of grief throughout Dunlavin and its surrounding areas following the death of local man Louis Caplis on Thursday.
Six charity walkers off to Galway
Six young men from Kilcoole set off for Galway City last Monday to 'Walk for Life' in aid of Pieta House and Feileacain.
Rathdrum is nominated for Pride of Place award
Deborah Coleman Rathdrum has been nominated for the 2018 Pride of Place Award by Wicklow County Council.
People of the Year candidates nominated
Nominations are in for the Wicklow People of the Year awards, with a record 59 applications made on behalf of some amazing people across the county.
Councillors want more functions at district level
Myles Buchanan Members of Wicklow Municipal District have welcomed efforts to transfer certain reserve functions carried out at Wicklow County Council level back to the municipal districts.
Golf classic yields €15,000 for hospice
Wicklow Hospice Foundation was recently presented with the proceeds of the seventh Wicklow Hospice Golf Classic - a cheque for a whopping €15,110.
Two Regatta Queens crowned
Casey Kelly and Angelica Einstein made history on Friday night as they become the first ever double-winners of the Regatta Queen Ball.
Something for the whole family at Wicklow Regatta
The Wicklow Regatta Festival is already well under way, and will culminate in a weekend full of fun this August bank holiday.
Red Arrows set course for Bray Air Display
Esther Hayden The countdown to this year's Bray Air Display is well and truly underway with just days to go to Ireland's biggest and most popular aerobatics display.
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Anger as historical Cairo district torn down to make way for luxury housing
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Tottenham in talks over October 28 clash with Manchester City
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Stormy Daniels’ lawyer helps secure release of detained Guatemalan boy
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Anger as historical Cairo district torn down to make way for luxury housing
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Stormy Daniels’ lawyer helps secure release of detained Guatemalan boy
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Anger rises over Genoa bridge collapse as death toll climbs
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