Greystones teenager Dylan Holmes finished off a stunning week with a 2&1 victory over the experienced Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint) at a rain-soaked Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship The 18-year-old was making his debut in men’s championships at County Sligo and this triumph means he is the youngest winner of the West since Rory McIlroy in 2006. Holmes performed heroics to reach the final day and continued that scintillating form on Tuesday morning defeating local favourite Barry Anderson in the semi-finals, before he battled through harsh weather conditions to sink his opponent in the decider. The Leaving Cert student will now also have a busy golf schedule to look forward to in 2025. “It’s incredible, I didn’t really have any expectations coming into this week,” said Holmes. “I played a great first 13 holes, some of the best golf I have ever played, and then I don’t know what happened to the weather but it was worse than the first round which was hard. “You weren’t making any pars out there the last few holes. You are not able to get to any of the greens, it was ridiculous. “I guess I’m in with a few good names now so it’s nice. McIlroy is incomparable.” Holmes had finished on +10 after rounds of 77 and 75 in stroke play and he improved in the matchplay. Victories over Adam Smith (2&1), Greg O’Mahony (6&4) and David Kitt (1 up) followed, before a gritty win against Jonathan Keane in the quarter-finals, where he only took the lead for the first time on the 19th hole. Campbell had a similarly impressive run through the knockout rounds, with a 5&3 win against Jack McDonnell yesterday morning and a 2&1 success at the expense of Harry Gillivan in the afternoon. Campbell defeated former professional Stuart Grehan 2&1 in the semi-finals on Tuesday morning but came unstuck in the decider. A par was good enough for Holmes to take an early 1 up lead on the first in the final and that was a 3 up advantage by the sixth. Campbell rallied but fell to a four in arrears by the 13th. The Warrenpoint man won the 14th and 16th holes but it was not enough and he shook hands on the 17th green. Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Greystones First Responders Quiz Night at Greystones Golf Club Eva O'Rourke and Conor O'Donovan Tom GalvinBray PeopleThu 1 May 2025 at 03:00Greystones Community First Responders held what is the biggest night of the year for the lifesaving voluntary group and following a hugely successful event raised a total of €4,100 This is the 19th year the group has been holding its annual fundraising quiz night as they continue to support the National Ambulance Service to provide an early response for people who have called the emergency services Greystones Golf Club was thronged on the evening of Friday but was tainted with a little sadness as the group also bid farewell to its longest-serving member Greystones Community First Responders became an official charity which allows the group to avail of more grants but fundraising is still a vital source of income for the 14 volunteers It is not possible for the Ambulance Service to reach emergency callouts within minutes a responder must be there within 5 to 8 minutes Any longer and the victim has almost no chance of survival Greystones Community First Responders are dispatched in tandem with an ambulance when a call is placed and the team have a large and growing catchment area stretching from Kilcoole and Delgany to the Southern Cross in Bray They are on the lookout for new volunteers and you can reach them on: greystonescfrgroup@gmail.com LifestyleSix of the best Garden County gardens to visit in Wicklow this summer Wicklow is of course known as the ‘Garden County’ so what better place to visit to find some of the country's garden gems whether it’s for a stroll around Powerscourt or something a bit more adventurous email editor email editor by Oliver McBride | Jan 20, 2025 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News Settlement reached in Greystones Harbour case; new fishing area to be created supporting local fishing vessels’ operations and BJ Marinas Limited has been resolved following a successful mediation process which centred on the facilitation of fishing vessels within Greystones Harbour has now concluded with an agreement that benefits all parties have committed to creating a designated fishing area within the harbour The works required to establish this new area will commence over the coming months providing a dedicated space for local fishing vessels to operate the parties expressed satisfaction with the outcome and optimism for the future “The parties are pleased that the litigation has been brought to an end and wish each other well for the future,” the statement read The agreement marks a significant development for the fishing community in the area ensuring their continued access to Greystones Harbour while allowing the harbour’s operators to maintain broader functionality Further details on the timeline for construction and the design of the fishing area are expected to be released in due course Disclaimer +353(0)83 826 8406 (editor) +353(0)83 826 8406 (sales) [email protected] [email protected] If you have a fishing news related story call or WhatsApp Oliver on +353 83 826 8406 or email [email protected] Copyright © 2020 – 2025 The Fishing Daily COMHLACHT CUMARSÁIDE AN tSÁILE TEORANTA (Saltwater Media Company Ltd)Registered Office: No IRL VAT No: IE3718993GH            IRL Company Reg No: 681474Sitemap | Terms & Conditions Signage at the new pétanque court in Burnaby Park A Wicklow residents’ association has gone to An Bord Pleanála to query whether facilities that were installed in a local park by Wicklow County Council were in accordance with planning regulations and that “before ripping up scarce greenspace” the people should have been consulted It follows the recent opening of two petanque pistes (boules pitch) including a bespoke seating area at a 1916 memorial chess tables and a new signage board adjacent to the court at Burnaby Park in Greystones It’s estimated it took 20 years of campaigning to get the Dart to run from Bray out to Greystones immediately locals officials and residents shouted for an extension to Wicklow town as passengers arrived at Greystones platform to take the first ever Dart to Dublin Young climate activists from Greystones are the only students from County Wicklow to have made it through to the all-island final of this year’s ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) The three students from Greystones Community College – Anna Dillane Pola Kedziora and Lucy Tyndall – were chosen on the strength of their own project which aims to raise awareness about waste management The County Wicklow students are among 102 finalists from across the island of Ireland to have succeeded at the semi-final stages in March and will now go on to showcase their shortlisted eco-projects at the finals next month focuses on raising awareness about waste management and encouraging better waste disposal practices and it has made it through to the ‘Waste’ category of the awards The project addresses the issue of incorrect waste sorting and aims to engage students in finding solutions designed lessons for first and second year students and organised a fundraising day to raise awareness about the impact of waste at school the principals of Greystones Community College Ruairí Farrell said: “It is a remarkable achievement for Greystones Community College students Anna Pola and Lucy to be the only students from County Wicklow to reach the national final showcase of the Irish Young Environmentalist Awards having successfully made it through the provincial rounds and semi-finals "The students have left no stone unturned in raising awareness and reducing waste delivering lessons to junior students and hosting an awareness event We are very proud of the positive environmental impact these impressive young change makers are having on the wider community” The awards are an all-island programme that recognises the work of young people who are tackling key issues in relation to climate and biodiversity loss taking environmental action in their school or community and coming up with creative solutions to solve environmental issues the YEA programme has reached people in every county of Ireland with a total of over 65,000 young people participating and 6,000 projects entered down through the years ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation and that works to conserve the environment and empower young people said: “The projects that have made it through to this year’s Young Environmentalist Awards reflect the mission of Earth Day the theme of which this year is ‘Our Power Our Planet’ – a call to action highlighting the transformative power of young people and their role in creating a more sustainable and equitable future and governments to take action by adopting renewable energy solutions and participating in local and global initiatives young people have taken the lead in raising awareness of critical environmental issues and championing more sustainable lifestyles.” Tom GalvinBray PeopleThu 2 Jan 2025 at 17:26The decision to grant planning permission for the Dublin Fields movie studios at a site in south Dublin has again called into question the plans for the much-vaunted Greystones Media Campus, which have stalled since they were first announced over two years ago. The green light for the south Dublin location, which has got its approval for “a world-class studio” and will create up to 2,000 jobs on and off site when operational, has prompted Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady to question the government’s priorities on balanced regional development. It follows South Dublin County Council’s granting of a 10-year planning permission to Lens Media Ltd for the 56-acre site, which includes 20 individual structures amounting to over 74,000 square metres of gross floor space. The development includes six sound stage buildings that comprise 11 internal sound stages along with ancillary offices at the location, at Grange Castle Business Park. And the local authority is requiring the applicants to pay €8.85m to the council towards public infrastructure and facilities. While Deputy Brady said the decision represents a significant investment in Ireland’s film industry, its approval comes amid “glaring government inaction” on the stalled Greystones Media Campus. He warned that without immediate government action, there is a very real danger that this vital project could be permanently abandoned, resulting in the loss of significant opportunities for jobs, innovation, and growth in the region. “The decision to grant planning permission for Lens Media Ltd's Dublin Fields movie studio in South Dublin raises serious questions about the government’s priorities and commitment to balanced regional development,” he said. "While the project represents a significant investment in Ireland’s film industry, its approval comes amid glaring government inaction on the stalled Greystones Media Campus – a development that has now been pushed to the margins despite significant taxpayer investment and regional importance. It is understood the current status of the development is commercially sensitive and the focus of the project is now being reviewed. “This neglect is particularly alarming given the substantial public investment in the project through the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), which allocated €24mn of taxpayer money to the campus,” Deputy Brady continued. "The lack of government action to protect this investment is a betrayal of public trust and an insult to the people of Greystones and Wicklow, who were promised a development that would bring jobs, innovation, and economic growth to the region. “By failing to safeguard this investment, the government is not only wasting public money but also denying the people of Greystones and Wicklow the economic and cultural benefits they were promised. Without immediate action, there is a very real danger that this vital project could be permanently abandoned, resulting in the loss of significant opportunities for jobs, innovation, and growth in the region. “The decision to forge ahead with Dublin Fields while allowing Greystones to stagnate raises broader concerns about accountability and strategic planning in public investment. Taxpayer money should not be funnelled into high-profile projects only to see them shelved without explanation or resolution. “The government must act immediately to move forward with the Greystones Media Campus,” he said. “Without decisive intervention, this transformative project risks fading into irrelevance, leaving a legacy of wasted taxpayer investment and broken promises. The time for action is now, before the opportunity is lost forever.” The Dublin Fields project has been in the works for a number of years, and while the project was mired in legal disputes, these were resolved last year, clearing the way for a positive outcome for Lens Media. Lens Media Ltd is backed by Irish producer Alan Moloney, known for films The Siege of Jadotville and Brooklyn, and Oscar-nominated American producer Gary Levinsohn, best known for Saving Private Ryan. LifestyleSix of the best Garden County gardens to visit in Wicklow this summer Wicklow is of course known as the ‘Garden County’, so what better place to visit to find some of the country's garden gems, whether it’s for a stroll around Powerscourt or something a bit more adventurous, like a tree-top walk at Avondale. … Springmount House has two generous reception rooms to the front, one with a fine bay window. There are five bedrooms in total, plus two full bathrooms upstairs and a guest toilet and separate shower room downstairs. The bedrooms to the back have views over the sea. Over the years, the owner has added lovely pieces of period furniture, which really add to the appeal, and many rooms have one wall covered with gorgeous period-style wallpaper by William Morris, Pip Studio and Liberty of London. Springmount House was built in about 1879. It measures 215sq m (2,314sq ft) and has an E2 Ber rating. It’s now for sale through Sherry FitzGerald seeking €1.3 million. The livingroom has a ceiling height of 3.17m, with decorative coving and centre rose, three-panel bay window with shutters and brass locks, and solid marble fireplace. The drawingroom has a sliding sash window with brass window lock, an open fireplace with tiled inset and cast-iron surround, and built-in shelving and cabinetry with downlighting and plenty of power points. The doors to both reception rooms have period metal push plates. To the right of the inner hallway is a handy, private study/office, and there’s also a utility room, guest toilet and shower room – very handy for when the family arrive back from their beach and sports activities. On the first floor are two large, elegant bedrooms, the main one with timber flooring, three-panel bay window looking out over leafy Church Road, with views out to the Sugarloaf Mountain, and open fireplace with timber mantel and slate hearth. Bedroom two has a cast-iron fireplace and sliding sash window. In between the two bedrooms is a large dressingroom with lots of storage and hanging space, and a sash window looking out to the front. Off the top landing are two more bedrooms, one of which is in use as a home gym/wellness room. These two rooms have great views over the sea, and also on this level is a generous toilet/shower room. There’s a sizeable attic that could be converted, with stairs built up from the top landing, but really, there’s more than enough space here already for a family to comfortably grow. The back garden is a small, gravelled space with room for the family’s kayaks and for outdoor barbecues in the summer. The main back garden, says the owner, is the seaside just a short walk away. The front garden is bordered with mature hedging and greenery to keep it private, and laid out in lawn, with a gravel path and a seating area for relaxing in the afternoon and evening sun. Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables The closure of the beloved Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk has now stretched into its fourth year but that doesn't mean visitors need miss out on the area's stunning coastal views and walking trails While local groups continue their efforts to restore the beloved path we've compiled five spectacular walking routes that showcase the best of Wicklow's coastline and countryside While the traditional cliff path remains officially closed this alternative route allows you to still walk between Bray and Greystones The path takes you up and over Bray Head before joining the R761 offering many of the same spectacular coastal views that made the original walk famous Though longer than the classic cliff walk and involving some road walking you'll still experience breathtaking vistas across Dublin Bay and the Wicklow coastline The climb over Bray Head is moderately challenging but rewards with panoramic views Walkers should note this route is best undertaken in dry weather and requires good footwear The Bray Head Loop Walk provides an excellent alternative to the closed Cliff Walk featuring stunning panoramic views across the Irish Sea the trail climbs to the iconic Bray Head Cross before continuing southward along the historic Victoria trail The route then curves inland south of Bray Head offering spectacular views over Greystones as it approaches Lower Windgates at Ballynamuddagh Road limited roadside parking is available here The final 1.5km stretch follows the public footpath alongside the R761 The Great Sugar Loaf summit trail rewards hikers with panoramic views stretching from Dublin Bay to the Wicklow Mountains This straightforward but steep climb to 501m offers multiple trail options to suit different abilities The paths are shared with runners and mountain bikers and you'll likely encounter grazing sheep and local wildlife along the way Expect a round trip to take you 2hrs 32 mins This easily accessible 5.1km loop near Greystones provides a perfect family-friendly walking option Taking most walkers around 90 minutes to complete the trail offers an easy grade suitable for all fitness levels and you'll often share the path with runners and fellow hikers Open all seasons and dog-friendly (leashes mandatory) the trail makes for an ideal year-round outdoor activity The Kindlestown Wood loop is an easy-to-moderate 2.7km trail that winds through one of Wicklow's best natural forests The route is generally easy-going and suitable for most ability levels though there are a few gentle uphill sections to add interest this trail rewards walkers with stunning views over Greystones harbour and the Irish Sea Though popular with local hikers and runners the forest paths retain a peaceful atmosphere The trail is particularly beautiful from January through spring when the woodland comes alive and the natural forest setting provides a perfect escape into nature just minutes from Greystones Always check weather conditions before setting outWear appropriate footwear and bring rain gearBring water and snacksConsider public transport options - both Bray and Greystones are well-served by DART and bus servicesBe mindful of parking restrictions especially at popular spots during weekendsWill the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk reopen?The fate of the beloved Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk remains uncertain as it enters its fourth year of closure Despite the formation of a new Cliff Walk Management Committee and increased collaboration with Iarnród Éireann who are conducting drone surveys of the area significant hurdles remain before any potential reopening Stay informed about the status of the Bray-Greystones Cliff Walk restoration project and latest developments at independent.ie/wicklow Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk: Iarnrod Eireann on board, but ‘can’t wave a magic wand’ Wicklow council shocked by 2030 target for coastal protection works Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk: reopening again on long finger as ‘holistic approach’ needed Campaign group presents idea that could reopen Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Taoiseach to establish taskforce to push reopening of Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Councillor Stephen Stokes with National Spring Clean volunteers at Dr Ryan Park A National Spring Clean event was hosted by Councillor Stephen Stokes on Saturday Greystones where an estimated 400kg of waste was removed by over 30 volunteers Cllr Stokes praised the volunteers from a wide range of areas Some of the items removed from the park included a steel drum In addition about 100 empty beer bottles were collected and recycled on the same day Cllr Stokes has repeated his calls for people to respect nature areas "While it's great to have a super clean-up it is a pity that it is needed in the first place We want our public outdoor spaces to be family friendly locations It's challenging to do that when trash and dangerous items are 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Remembered with love by her children Jimmy wonderful neighbours and wide circle of friends Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 01 281 0360 memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one The portrait of the 'Queen of Greystones' Tom GalvinBray PeopleTue 15 Apr 2025 at 07:00The family of the woman known as the ‘Queen of Greystones’ said they were “chuffed” that the community is fundraising to create a lasting testament to her alongside other legends of the town who was recently honoured with a portrait at the railway station The initiative was spearheaded by Greystones Town Team and Greystones Tidy Towns who came together to launch a community fundraiser in memory of one of the town’s most treasured figures Bridie ran Mooney’s shop on Trafalgar Road a small convenience store that became the heart of the community or – for so many people who grew up in the town – a dip into the many sweet jars after school tenacity and spirit as she showed up every single day without fail to serve the people of the town with warmth that made her so loved by generations of local families Bridie came to Greystones after meeting her late husband next to the church and St David’s secondary school 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren For over 60 years she stood at the counter until she retired on Christmas Eve in 2015 huge crowds gathered outside the shop that afternoon to congratulate her and wish her a happy and healthy retirement They formed queues to shake her hand as Bridie's family looked on in pride people observed a moment of silence and dimmed their lights at 1pm in her honour at the altar to mark the presence of Bridie in the lives of the generations of children who came into her shop after school on their way home One of those children was Tánaiste Simon Harris who remarked at the time how everyone in the town was “heartbroken” at her passing I will always remember her kindness and how she got to know us all going in and out of the shop Funds are now being raised for a 9ft-high corten steel totem to be installed at Greystones station The totem will feature a portrait of Mrs Mooney by Greystones-based artist Tom Byrne and serve as a permanent reminder of the role she played in the life of the town It will be the third in the series at the station featuring Elizabeth Burnaby (née Hawkins Whitshed) her son Bob said he thought “the whole concept is fantastic” "We're very honoured and very chuffed that they're picking Bridie out for this we’re chuffed that the people of Greystone feel it in their hearts to reward Bridie as someone they want to have up in the Dart station I suppose that's what you get for running a shop for 64 years of your life and looking after all of those kids “This is more than a tribute,” said a spokesperson from Greystones Town Team “It’s a way to honour someone who was the centre of her community for more than six decades – and to keep her presence alive in the streets she helped shape.” The fundraiser is now live on GoFundMe with a target of €12,000 needed All donors will be welcomed to a special totem unveiling event where there will be sweets shared in Bridie’s honour The most generous supporters will also be acknowledged on a framed poster displayed beside the totem Aircoach has decided to cease operating its service to Bray and Greystones following what the company called “a comprehensive review” of the route performance and customer demand which mean route 702 will now only go as far as Dalkey Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady had expressed his fears that the route serving Bray and Greystones was facing the axe after he flagged the proposals which were being examined last week by the National Transport Authority (NTA) He said the decision would have a "significant impact on residents who rely on this essential bus link to access Dublin Airport” the private operator said the review had analysed performance demand and service levels across all of Aircoach’s Dublin routes “These changes are being made to better align service offering to customer demand in a way that best fulfils Aircoach’s mission of providing quick and frequent services for customers travelling to and from Dublin Airport,” it said Route 700 will now operate between Dublin Airport and Leopardstown providing a shuttle service between Dublin Airport and the city centre with the Ballsbridge and St Vincent’s Hospital stops now being served by Route 702 Route 702 will now operate between Dublin Airport and Dalkey Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey via the Port Tunnel “These changes are being made to maintain and enhance Aircoach’s services where the greatest demand is and to improve the punctuality and reliability of services,” the company said said: “Last year we announced a significant expansion to our services the anticipated passenger growth to match these expanded services has not materialised “We undertook a comprehensive review of our Dublin service offering and passenger demand levels and are announcing changes to better align our services to customer demand in a way that best fulfils our mission of providing quick and frequent services for customers travelling to and from Dublin Airport “The Bray and Greystones section of our 702 route has been experiencing low and declining passenger numbers in recent years Average passenger numbers for our discontinued stops are now in the low single digits Journey times had increased due to traffic congestion and our service became less attractive than alternatives such as Dart or train services to the city centre with onward travel to the airport “While we’re disappointed with today’s announcement we’re confident that the changes being made will ensure the future sustainability and viability of our services across our full network of routes.” Anyone with an existing booking to travel to/from one of the discontinued stops on March 2 or thereafter will receive a full refund Aircoach plans to scrap its bus services from Bray and Greystones to Dublin Airport following a review of the company’s route performance The company unveiled several changes to its Dublin and Wicklow services to take effect from 00.01am on Sunday Route 700 will operate between Dublin Airport and Leopardstown Route 702 will operate between Dublin Airport and Dalkey "The Bray and Greystones section of our 702 route has been experiencing low and declining passenger numbers in recent years and is currently not viable,” it said in a statement on its website "Average passenger numbers for our discontinued stops are now in the low single digits "Journey times had increased due to traffic congestion and our service became less attractive than alternatives such as DART or train services to the City Centre with onward travel to the airport.” The 702 route will in future serve the 3 Arena Customers with existing bookings from discontinued stops after the changes will receive a full refund The company last year ceased its Galway to Dublin Airport service, and recorded a €7.23m pretax loss despite revenues increasing 15pc to just over €30m "Last year we announced a significant expansion to our services going from 152 services a day to 217,” it said the anticipated passenger growth to match these expanded services has not materialised.” A “comprehensive review” of its Dublin services and route performance aims to “maintain and enhance Aircoach’s services where the greatest demand is and to improve the punctuality and reliability of services,” it said Updated timetables will be available later this week Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Gardaí in Greystones are seeking details of a vehicle seen leaving the scene of a burglary on Chapel Road, driving towards Delgany on Friday, January 3 at approximately 7.30/7.40pm. The make of the vehicle is unknown but gardaí said it had “a large exhaust” and is believed to have been driven up Bellevue Hill and then out to the N11. Anyone who saw this vehicle matching that limited description and could narrow down the make and/or registration is asked to call Greystones Garda station on 016665800. It follows a week of increased crime in the area after a quiet Christmas period, with two vehicles stolen – a Mercedes and a BMW – six thefts, four burglaries and three cases of criminal damage. In the Greystones area, there were three thefts from shops reported and on Wednesday, January 1, a theft from vehicle overnight was reported with jewellery and cash stolen. Two burglaries were reported on Friday, January 3, in the Greystones area, with watches and cash stolen. It is believed the 142 WW Mercedes was taken from a house that was left unlocked and the keys were stolen from the hallway. There were three separate thefts reported from shops in Greystones last week, and on Friday, January 3, an e-scooter was stolen from outside the Dart station. Gardai also arrested a male in the town last week, when he began hitting a car in a public car park, damaging it while the occupants were inside. In the Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland area, a front door was forced open shortly before 6.30pm on New Year's Eve and the homeowner confronted the burglar who then fled. On Friday, January 3, a BMW was stolen from a driveway at 4.30am. On Thursday, January 2, also at 4.30am, the passenger window of a car was smashed. Meanwhile, in Kilcoole, on Monday, December 30, a bottle was smashed at a front door. Garda Maria Curtis and Garda Molly Corbett have asked members of the public to report suspicious persons and vehicles in your area and don’t hesitate to directly ring 999/ 112 for the local patrol car to be dispatched. The 376sq m (4,047sq ft) four-bedroom detached house – plus a 32sq m (344sq ft) integral garage and 38sq m (409sq ft) attic – on two acres has uninterrupted views across fields to the sea potential for outbuildings to be developed and a small paddock where a family could keep a pony it was bought in 2015 by the current owner for €1.35 million is now for sale seeking €1.65 million through DNG There are views of the Little Sugarloaf behind Sallywood which is bordered by part of the Belmont Demesne it’s floored downstairs with a handsome polished timber parquet throughout A few rooms with floor-to-ceiling glazed doors and windows and two small balconies upstairs – one at the front one at the back – take advantage of the views; there’s potential for new owners to convert an integral garage at the front of the house to make even more of the views A new condensing boiler was added four years ago to the house which has oil-fired central heating and a B3 Ber The house has a septic tank and well water supply A wide double-height entrance hall looks straight through to the large back garden through a wall of floor-to-ceiling glazed doors/windows Three of the home’s four bedrooms are on the left of the hall with all the general living spaces on the right It has an open fireplace with a stone mantelpiece The TV room off the reception room has the best of the home’s sea views with a floor-to-ceiling window looking over the front garden to the sea in the distance It has a gas-effect fireplace and built-in shelving as does a study opening off the lounge beside it [ Meticulously restored Dún Laoghaire home radiates sophistication and comfort, for €2.35mOpens in new window ] Folding double doors open off the far side of the lounge into the kitchen/dining/sunroom that runs from nearly the front to the back of the house The country-style kitchen has a tiled floor a timber-topped movable island and stone countertops A breakfast bar divides it from the dining area; this opens through glass double doors into an octagonal garden room opening into the back garden Sallywood is a house with a lot of space: doors off the kitchen towards the front of the house open into rooms which include a good-sized larder with a large wine rack Doors from here open into a large garage with a sliding door New owners could convert this into another livingroom with a window taking advantage of the uninterrupted views across fields to the sea [ What will €295,000 buy in Dublin and Laois?Opens in new window ] There are three double bedrooms at the other side of the house, all en suite. The room to the front has sea views, a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite, while the one at the back has built-in wardrobes and glazed French doors opening on to the garden. Stairs from the front hall lead up to a galleried landing lined with under-eaves bookshelves. The main bedroom at one side has a large walk-in wardrobe, large bathroom with a corner bath and shower – and the small glass-walled balcony looking over the front. A door from here opens into a small storage room and from here, there is access to a floored attic space. On the other side of a galleried landing is a good-sized room filled with the owner’s paintings: dubbed a games room by the agent, it could be a studio or bedroom. A glass-walled balcony looks over the back garden. A sandstone patio the width of the house opens on to a large lawn, fenced off more or less halfway to keep pets safe. It is not, the owner says, a manicured garden, but “it’s a paradise for birds”. A gravel path at the side of the garden leads around through the mature trees and bushes which surround the lawn. The little Sugar Loaf, which looks down on the Belmont Demesne, can be glimpsed through the trees. Outbuildings at the front, formerly used a stables, add up to 84sq m (904 sq ft) and have potential subject to planning permission to be converted into more accommodation. A paddock at the front of the house has an open-sided hay barn/shelter that could provide space for a pony. A long driveway off Templecarrig Road leads up to the house, where there is lots of room for parking. The owner, who is downsizing to live in Greystones, plans to keep four acres of land further down the hill for horses of her own: new gates will separate this from Sallywood’s two acres of land. Access to Sallywood from the N11 is the Glenview Hotel exit nine, via Ballydonagh Road, bypassing both the Bray and Greystones exits. Frances O'Rourke, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about homes and property Volunteers from the Friends of the Cliff Walk group a voluntary campaign group based in Greystones and Bray that has been working to re-open the route since September 2024 has hit out at Wicklow County Council’s decision to seek tenders for a full report into the public trail the group said it “notes with interest that Wicklow County Council is tendering for an engineering assessment of the public right of way which the council itself closed almost fours ago.” It follows the recent announcement by the local authority that it has gone out to tender for a comprehensive assessment of the trail which it hopes will be completed in March which has been actively taking matters into their own hands by recruiting volunteers to clear the route said the decision by the council implies that no assessment or safety audit was ever carried out prior to the decision to close the Cliff Walk “This tendering process has come about only because of the work of our volunteers who have been clearing and restoring the path since the first week of September 2024,” the group said “The path has now been cleared between Greystones and the start of the head proper and we intend to continue our work with a target date of St Patrick's Day for the path to be reopened with the help of a temporary bypass at the point where boulder clay slippage has occurred “The public response to this self-help activism on our part has been uniformly positive as has the support we have received from local businesses This reaction has prompted local councillors to sit up and take notice and candidates at the recent general election all expressed support for the reopening of the Cliff Walk,” it continued “That support included the Taoiseach and local TD Simon Harris committing to setting up a task force to examine the reopening of the walk We are grateful for this intervention and look forward to the task force being set up Health Minister Stephen Donnelly also confirmed publicly that funds would be made available from Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and would be ring-fenced for the Cliff Walk “The Cliff Walk has been closed officially since February 2021 – that is most of the barriers erected by Wicklow County Council have been bypassed or moved aside by members of the public Our activism has been prompted by deep frustration at the lackadaisical approach to the loss of this enormously valuable asset to Bray and Greystones we made a presentation to Greystones Municipal District councillors and officials during which we asked a number of pointed questions “One was: ‘On what basis was the Cliff Walk closed in February 2021 by whom and is their report available for inspection?’ We asked also for the legal basis of the closure which one official had indicated was to be permanent thereby extinguishing a public right of way without adhering to due process for so doing “The eTenders notice now seeking submissions from consultant engineers seeks an ‘inspection and report’ on the Cliff Walk that will have ‘assessed the trail in terms of its condition integrity and what risk factors are present having regard to an average footfall count of c260,000 per year’ “The clear implication is that no assessment or safety audit was carried out prior to the decision or indeed since then to validate keeping it closed That a local authority would act in this way with apparent impunity and without any evident concern for local interests be they commercial or relating to community health and well-being is a poor reflection on the quality of service offered by the council the public is entitled to expect a lot better “Wicklow County Council has already been offered a solution to the boulder clay slippage on the Greystones side of the Cliff Walk council officials have not engaged with this suggestion in any meaningful way to do what the council itself failed to do,” the group concluded The elected members of Bray and Greystones Municipal Districts have established a Cliff Walk Committee which first convened in November and aims to provide updates to councillors at monthly meetings Tom GalvinBray PeopleThu 28 Nov 2024 at 10:18Green Party councillor for Greystones Lourda Scott has said An Bord Pleanála (ABP) made “a sensible decision" in upholding Wicklow County Council's refusal to grant planning permission for a contentious development of 98 homes on the outskirts of the town Cairn Homes had lodged an appeal following its refusal with the plans also including a creche building of 734 square metres 23 car parking spaces and 12 bicycle parking spaces In its refusal to grant permission for what was the first phase of a proposed larger development Wicklow County Council pointed to the County Development Plan 2022-2028 “which indicate the housing targets for the Greystones-Delgany settlement in the plan period have already been reached” while also voicing its disapproval at the “scale and quantum” of the housing proposed ABP agreed the scale of development being proposed “would be excessive” and would be “contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area” Cllr Scott said the decision by ABP was the correct one as “hundreds of hours were spent in carefully drafting the County Development Plan (CDP) for the county" democratic process involving input from members of the public and elected representatives,” she said "The current CDP clearly states that the housing targets in Greystones have been exceeded and because of that this development was rightly refused permission "I have canvassed a huge number of houses in the area recently,” she continued “One of the constant issues being raised to me is the lack of infrastructure in the area to accommodate the needs of our growing population I was contacted by constituents struggling to find a primary school place for their child It is a very slow process in addressing these shortfalls so it is welcome when the planning process upholds the democratically made decisions taken through the CDP." Cairn Homes also has an application for 586 new homes at the same site and adjoining lands which was made to ABP under the State’s former Strategic Housing Development (SHD) initiative where developments of more than 100 units can go directly to the board rather than the local planning authority Wicklow County Council had no powers in relation to the larger application and the case is still listed as live on ABP's website the Board made reference to the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028 which notes that a new Local Area Plan (LAP) will be made for the settlement of Greystones and that “remaining surplus land will be addressed in the next LAP' It added that the proposed development “would be premature pending the making of a statutory local area plan for this overall settlement and which will confirm the final appropriate quantum and location of residential zoned lands” Cllr Scott has also praised the decision by Wicklow County Council to refuse permission for change of use from a creche to a four-bedroom home at a new site at Bellevue Hill Napier Ventures Ltd applied to have a planned creche on their estate removed and in a submission to the local authority Cllr Scott raised “deep concerns about the removal of a childcare facility from the area” and said the applicant had failed to demonstrate that current childcare needs were being met “The need for more social and affordable houses remains,” Cllr Scott said it must remain a priority to build sustainably with properly integrated services and facilities for all of the community.” Cathaoirleach of Greystones Municipal District Richard Slevin of Greystones Business Bureau and events manager with Greystones Town Team Councillor Tom Fortune and Kathleen Kelleher Tom GalvinBray PeopleMon 3 Mar 2025 at 14:23Local legend Kathleen Kelleher has been named as this year's grand marshal for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Greystones as the town prepares to celebrate the national day with its much-loved annual parade This year’s theme is ‘Legends of Ireland’ and participants will honour iconic figures – both national and local – making it the perfect occasion to honour Kathleen for her decades of public service and community work having served on Greystones Town Council for 15 years including five years as a Wicklow County Councillor First moving to Greystones from Boston in 1973 she was also Mayor of Greystones and a driving force behind many local initiatives Meals on Wheels and Greystones Active Retirement Association Kathleen said: “I am honoured and feel very privileged to have been chosen as Grand Marshal for the St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025 Our Greystones parade is one of the two major events in the town’s calendar when we all come together as one "It is a showcase of all that is wonderful about our town: community groups The Greystones St Patrick’s Day parade is a fun-filled In a continued effort to make the parade as inclusive as possible the parade organisers and volunteers have worked with ASIAM to create a quiet zone –a dedicated space along the route where individuals with sensory sensitivities can experience the celebrations in a calmer Another addition to this year's parade is the music and entertainment event at Marina Plaza where attendees can enjoy performances from local musicians making it the perfect way to continue the celebrations with family and friends after the parade ends Cathaoirleach of Greystones Municipals District highlighted the hard work of the committee made up of volunteers and councillors “The Greystones parade is a huge community effort and we are incredibly grateful to the volunteers who make it all happen It has grown into one of the most anticipated events of the year celebrating the spirit and togetherness of the community.” March 17 from the park and ride car park and will make its way up through the main street and finish at Marina Plaza Siofra Lawless (World Champion Boxer) and Pierce Cahill (Lakers) who will be leading the Greystones St Patrick's Day parade this year in a vintage car The annual St Patrick's Day Parade in Greystones organised by the Greystones Town Team and the Greystones Municipal District is set to dazzle and delight attendees of all ages with a vibrant procession showcasing the very best of the community spirit and cultural heritage This year's parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before with the theme for 2025 being ‘Legends of Ireland’ The parade will kick off at 11am from the park and ride car park It will wind its way through the heart of Greystones The Grand Marshal this year is dedicated public servant Kathleen Kelleher who will be leading the parade this year in a vintage car Dart services are set to be running a Sunday service but some additional trains will be provided to assist getting to and from parades Regular buses will be operating a Sunday service parking will be limited and road closures will be in place Attendees can look forward to a diverse line-up of participants this year the parade will feature pop-up busking musicians along the way adding an extra layer of excitement and spontaneity to the proceedings The event aims to celebrate the spirit of St Patrick's Day while fostering inclusivity and participation from all members of the community One of the standout features of this year's parade is the 'Quiet Zone' designed to ensure that individuals with sensory sensitivities can fully enjoy the festivities in a comfortable and welcoming environment This initiative reflects the organisers' commitment to making the event accessible to everyone The Quiet Zone is a section of the parade (from the south beach zebra crossing to Lam’s takeaway) where participants can reduce their normal volume The parade committee has been working with Adam Harris and AsIAm to build on the Quiet Zone that was introduced year There will be music and entertainment at the Marina Plaza Local shops and businesses are invited to join in the fun by decorating their storefronts in vibrant St Patrick's Day themes local representatives and campaigners celebrate the first DART from Greystones on April 10 the very first Dart train pulled out of Greystones Train Station with a proud cargo of early morning commuters marking the culmination of years of campaigning and lobbying for an extension of the service to the seaside community Although dawn had barely broken on that momentous Monday morning by the time the suburban electrified train was leaving at 6.14 am there were close to 50 people present to observe the historic occasion which might deserve a classification in the Guinness Book of Records for the longest wait for a train in memory Councillor Lourda Scott at the new petanque piste Tom GalvinBray PeopleWed 26 Mar 2025 at 10:00Adding to the chess tables and numerous picnic benches Greystones’ Burnaby Park can count two new pétanque pistes to its list of resources for the locals following the recent opening of the facilities to the public Greystones Councillor Lourda Scott has welcomed the new (or boules courts) in the park after she applied for funding in 2023 through the Community Recognition Fund following representations from the community which complement the existing community chess tables offer a new recreational space where people of all ages and abilities can come together to enjoy this accessible and sociable game "I’m delighted to see the pétanque pistes open and ready for use,” Cllr Scott said “This is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when local representatives and the council work together to enhance our public spaces "I had no idea how popular pétanque was until I was approached by Naazim Mohungoo who told me that there is an enthusiastic band of players locally who needed somewhere to play I’m so pleased that we now have a dedicated space for it in Greystones." Pétanque (or boules) is an inclusive game that can be played by people of all skill levels including those with mobility challenges or who cannot take part in high-impact sports while also providing much needed additional recreational facilities new benches have also been installed in Burnaby Park offering more seating areas for visitors to enjoy To encourage more people to take up the game pétanque equipment is expected to be available for loan from Greystones library soon Those interested in playing can also join the Greystones Pétanque Facebook group where local enthusiast are helping to grow interest in the sport "The opening of the pétanque pistes marks another positive step in improving community facilities in Greystones Residents are encouraged to visit Burnaby Park and get involved in this fun and welcoming activity If anyone wants to volunteer to teach me how to play I’d love to hear from them!" Cllr Scott added The adjustments in rail fares which came into effect on Monday April 28 and resulted in commuters living in Greystones and Kilcoole bearing the brunt of increases was addressed by councillors at the April meeting of Greystones Municipal District who had earlier in the week said that residents in the district were being “taken for a ride” proposed a suspension of standing orders at the meeting on Tuesday