21 estates in all will benefit from €10,000 worth of development grants offered by Wicklow Municipal District
Applications were invited from resident associations from within the district for funding in relation to the upkeep of green areas within their estates
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The Laois Ladies team are through to a Leinster Intermediate final after they had 15 points to spare over Wicklow in Sunday’s semi-final
Mo Nerney top-scored for Laois with six points
Wicklow 0-9Wicklow kicked the opening score in this TG4 Leinster Intermediate Championship semi-final as Sinead McGettigan pointed a free wind-assisted
Laois’ first chance was almost a goal but Shifra Havill’s effort hit the post and went wide
The returning Jane Moore was fouled which allowed Mo Nerney slot the ball between the posts off her left foot
This game was back and forth with Wicklow almost getting in for goal
but Eimear Barry made a great point-blank save from Shannagh Goetelen
Laois hit the front from here and got 1-2 without reply
Nerney kicked a great score before Emma Lawlor opened her account for Stephen Duff’s side
It was the latter who got Laois’ first goal after Shifra Havill had won the ball on the half-way line
She then found her St Conleth’s club mate Lawlor
and she rounded Ellen Griffen to raise the game’s first green flag
McGettigan scored her and Wicklow’s second point from another free
Nerney kept Laois in front with two more points
Wicklow’s only scores in the first-half came from the boot of McGettigan as she pointed a third free
Laois ended the half in the best way possible as they got their second goal
Emma Lawlor’s fisted effort came off Griffen  and onto the crossbar with Shifra Havill on hand to palm the ball into an empty net
Mo Nerney pointed a free in the 34th minute  to get the second-half’s scoring underway
Shifra Havill added a point to her earlier goal from the resulting kick-out
Ciara Burke almost got a third goal for Laois
but was denied by a superb one-on-one save from Griffin
That third goal came a minute later however as Eva Galvin assisted her second goal of the contest when she played Jane Moore through on goals
and the St Joseph’s star made no mistake with her finish
Ciara Burke added a point to Laois’ tally in the 39th minute as Wicklow had still failed to add anything to the scoreboard since the 23rd minute
Laois goalkeeper Eimear Barry was a spectator for much of the game
she made a great save from Shauna Byrne after McGettigan had played a quick free to the Wicklow half-back
Lauren Kearney and Lauren Walsh both raised a white flag each having come off the bench
The game ended with two McGettigan frees for Wicklow and a point from Nerney sandwiched in between
Laois’ Leinster final takes place in two weeks time against Westmeath
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Built in 1840, the 580 sq m house is in a great location, within easy walking distance of Killiney Dart station and the beach, as well as Killiney and Ballybrack villages. There’s also a good selection of primary and secondary schools in the area.
The house has lots of period features, including high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and sash windowsSet behind gates and surrounded by mature trees, the property is accessed via a cul-de-sac development of townhouses that were built in the late 1980s on land that was previously part of the grounds. The outside space includes a sweeping driveway, formal lawns, gravel pathways,
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THE Chairman of Wicklow GAA has said its partnership with an Offaly-based ticketing company means more fans can attend games
Wicklow GAA is using a digital platform developed by Tullamore firm Future Ticketing for online ticket purchases for its matches and events
“The continued partnership with Future Ticketing is a welcome development for Wicklow GAA
By making tickets more accessible through a safe and trusted platform
we’re ensuring more supporters can experience our national games first hand.”
which is based in Axis Business Park in Tullamore and also has an office in Manchester
says it is the premier provider of ticketing software and services
The company said it is privileged to team up with Wicklow and is looking forward to working closely with the county and helping it gain from the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation
client success manager with Future Ticketing
said: “At Future Ticketing we understand that volunteers and supporters are at the heart of the GAA and that is why we work so hard to smooth the path to the adoption of digital ticketing and all the benefits it brings in terms of administrative efficiency and access to revenue.”
Mr O’Brien added: “We have seen how Wicklow has demonstrated its determination to grow Gaelic games through its Garden County Academy and we have also been impressed with its commitment to health and wellbeing in its healthy clubs programme.”
“Future Ticketing is well aware that clubs are the bedrock of the county and we are delighted to be facilitating the Wicklow GAA Club Season Membership scheme.”
Future Ticketing says it continues to grow its presence across GAA counties
as the Gaelic games community nationwide recognises the value of its user-friendly platform and the secure
The company says that by using a simple copy-and-paste function
clubs can set up events for each round of the championship in just minutes
Future Ticketing says that each county's decision to partner with it is a vote of confidence in the company and its ability to meet the needs of the GAA into the future
In February the company revealed that it had entered a long-term deal with Kildare GAA
a county it had first teamed up with in 2021
Kildare GAA chair said: “Renewing our partnership with Future Ticketing is an excellent opportunity to promote our games for all our supporters in Kildare GAA and beyond
We're happy that Future Ticketing can offer our supporters a simple and reliable online ticketing service.”
which is run by Liam Holton (pictured below) is very active in horse racing and last month announced a multi-year partnership with Naas Racecourse which hosts up to 20 meeting annually
It is also the online ticketing provider for the Jockey Club
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The volunteers will be delighted to welcome friends old and new at St Patrick’s Hall in Delvin (N91 X449) on Sunday
A 93ac Arklow residential farm was sold by public auction for €1.595m or €17,150/ac
Co Wicklow – 7km from Arklow – was guided at €1.1m or €12,000/ac
Demolition begins at the Victorian building on Marlborough Terrace
Tom GalvinBray PeopleSun 4 May 2025 at 07:00Work has finally begun to knock down a 164-year-old Victorian building on Bray seafront to make way for an amusement arcade
demolition works only began this week and the reaction locally has been mixed – with some bemoaning the loss of what was a fine piece of architecture
and others just relieved that the building
That something will be a two-storey children’s amusement arcade
with the plans approved by An Bord Pleanála (ABP)
It followed appeals by residents over the loss of “an intrinsic element of the iconic image of Bray Seafront”
as well as being heavily criticised by former Wicklow Green Party TD Steven Matthews and Green Party councillor for Bray East
was last home to the popular Campo De Fiori Italian restaurant
which closed in 2019 following the decision of its owners
Permission was then sought in March 2022 for the building to be demolished and replaced with an arcade by Bentley Leisure Limited
Wicklow County Council (WCC) granted permission for the work to go ahead at Marlborough Terrace
who expressed their “surprise” at the approval
and argued that WCC’s decision was another in a line of recent WCC decisions that allowed a Victorian building to be demolished (referencing St Paul’s Lodge
on Herbert Road to make way for a car park
and the removal of the iconic railings along Strand Road in 2013 and 2016)
An Bord Pleanala referred to the objectives of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018-2024
which state it “shall be promoted as the primary tourist
the inspector said a children’s arcade is a compatible use with this objective and is one that “can contribute to and complement the mix of uses in the area”
And It should be noted that the planning approval is for a children’s amusement arcade
Cllr Doyle expressed her concerns for children’s amusements
when she remarked: “It will be interesting to see if this is simply fun rides and activities
or machines that require coins to be pumped in over and over again with the distant lure of a ‘win’
I believe these plant the seeds of an attraction to gambling
arcades had waltzers and slides and water spray games etc – where you got some fun for your money – increasingly
they are about mindlessly spending money.”
Mr Matthews said it was “an extremely disappointing decision by An Bord Pleanala”
as “not only have the Bord allowed another amusement outlet but unbelievably they are allowing a good structure to be demolished.”
Bray residents were mixed in their views of the development
with some saying that the building was in “appalling condition” and grateful that “at least something is being done”
Another called it “a blessing” and was too grateful that the owners were “spending their money on this eyesore”
adding that “the building was dangerous” and an “indoor children’s play area [is]  badly needed and will flourish”
the owners in their application that the proposals “aim to invest in the area through replacing a disused and substandard building with a modern and adaptable structure that will ensure active uses will be maintained along the seafront.”
Tom GalvinBray PeopleYesterday at 08:00Wicklow 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
there are other gardens that will take you off the beaten path and away from the maddening crowds
where you will be rewarded with something a little more contemplative and tranquil
Grounded in the Garden: An artist's guide to creating a beautiful garden in harmony with nature should tell you enough about what to expect in this small but wonderfully condensed garden
textures and heights and is probably best described as a gardener’s garden
But you won’t need green fingers to enjoy it
The garden comprises of a lower cobbled courtyard with its potting shed and a sunken meditation room leading to the main courtyard with a small wildlife pond
Both these areas house an extensive collection of plants from the hardy to the tender and exotic
Circular granite steps lead to the inner garden with its borders of herbaceous perennials
tender plants and annuals and unusual shrubs and trees
Patthana is gardened organically with many plants chosen for their attraction to wildlife
the garden was expanded following the purchase of adjoining land and a new garden called the 'Torc' garden was created and opened to the public in 2021
an area of pasture that had in it a selection of grasses and some wildflower
There are many events and workshops taking place throughout the summer and TJ’s partner Simon Kirby serves amazing tea
lies the home and enchanting garden of June Blake
and a visit here is like stepping into one of those Ladybird books with prairie-style planting and winding cobble paths against the focal point
All beds are raised and rectangular and are enclosed by dry stone walls and the paths lead the eye to the house
surrounded by a huddle of award-winning granite-stone farm conversions
which are available to stay one should you decide to make a night out of a pleasant day in the country
booking a garden tour with June is advised
It is also possible to book refreshments and cakes in The Grinding House and there is ample parking for buses and cars
Coffee/refreshments served only on Saturdays and Sundays
Having recently hosted its annual Rhododendron Week to show off its splendid trail
are basking in the latest news that visitor numbers last year soared by some 21pc
it's free to enter and explore; there are great facilities for family picnics
or you can dine in the cafe; plus there is always lots of new of planting so you will never really visit the same gardens twice
Kilmacurragh is particularly famous for its conifer and of course the rhododendron collections
Many of the species grown in the gardens are so rare that they may be the only one or two of their kind in Europe or even the Northern Hemisphere
There are free guided tours daily at 12pm and 3pm from mid March to mid October
If you have visited June Blake’s garden and fancy checking out what one of her siblings is up to
which he began building in 2001 when he secured 20 acres of his family estate in Blessington
Nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains
Hunting Brook Gardens is made up of five acres of contemporary exotic gardens and 15 acres of woodland gardens and valley which are perfect for that day's respite
Designed to be a thoroughly immersive experience
the gardens are home to one of Ireland's largest private collections of plants and are a riot of colour
the gardens are always on the move with fresh surprises at every visit and you can easily spend a day walking through what is really a secluded botanical paradise
There are tea rooms and visitors can also bring their own picnics
The gardens are open from April until September
Visit huntingbrookgardens.com for details of courses
Considered one of Ireland’s most beautiful Georgian houses
Russborough offers magnificent views of the Blessington Lakes and Wicklow Mountains and is home to renowned art collections
But if its the gardens you’ve come for then this 200-acre estate offers walks and trails
a spectacular children’s playground and fairy trail
Visitors can also see original 18th century features including a circular Hippodrome
Lady’s Island with its Japanese inspired bridge
The glorious parkland walk is about two kilometres long and takes about 30 minutes and there are information boards which allow a pause
Also located here is a large beech hedge maze that is popular with visitors of all ages
The Kitchen Garden Cafe serves up a nice selection of light lunches in warm and comfortable surroundings
There is also a delightful gift shop that sells gorgeous artisan handcrafted souvenirs and gifts
Russborough House is open for guided tours from December to March and the gardens are open throughout the year
Park tickets are €6.50 and children under five go free
You can book on russborough.ie/visit-us/tickets
While this is not a garden in the traditional sense
a visit here is a must given there is nothing like it in the county; nor
was last year unveiled as one of the most-loved Irish tourist spots based on user ratings on Tripadvisor
The sculpture garden is spread out over 22 acres and contains 33 black granite and three bronze sculptures ranging from 5ft to 15ft
The most recent addition is the statue of ‘The Last Irish Druid’
an 18-foot piece that is a sight to behold
It takes approximately one hour to walk around the park but there are plenty of places to stop and take a breath and admire the setting
All the sculptures were designed in Roundwood and then hand cut in a dedicated workshop in Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu in India
advises that his garden was designed for “disillusioned adults between 28 (minus 10) and 60 (plus 30) needing some quality time out and a bite of serendipity to reflect on the wider canvas of life
Because some of the sculptures are a little bit scary
September 27 and booking is advise online at a cost of €10 (children free) at victorsway.eu 
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A legal dispute has arisen over two donkeys being fostered by a couple in Co Wicklow who have started an online petition to prevent Donkey Sanctuary Ireland (DSI) from taking the animals away from them
DSI said it is taking legal action to have the donkeys returned
due to welfare concerns - a claim the couple reject
Gerry and Sandra Kinsella began fostering Wags and Trey 13 years ago and they live on their farm at Brickfield Sidings in Rathnew
Issues between the Kinsellas and DSI started in 2022
following the introduction of the country's first National Equine Census
when it was discovered that Wags and Trey - who originally came to Ireland from the UK - did not have Irish passports
It is a legal requirement for equines coming into Ireland from abroad to be registered here and to get an Irish passport
The couple said they went about rectifying the situation by liaising with the relevant authorities in both the UK and Ireland to secure Irish passports for the donkeys
Ms Kinsella said that shortly after they successfully registered Wags and Trey as part of the equine census that the couple "had a visit from the welfare officer from Donkey Sanctuary Ireland
and Gerry told him upfront what we had done to complete the census"
"I don't think they were too happy about that
because three days later we started receiving letters looking for the passports back," she added
the DSI said: "The welfare of our donkeys is always our utmost priority
That is why all our guardians must commit to following strict guidelines on matters such as passports
routine healthcare and regular meetings with our welfare advisors
we have grounds for serious concerns about both the conduct of the guardian and the welfare of the donkeys involved
"We do not recognise the order of events and claims published on social media by the guardian
"It is very disappointing to see the Donkey Sanctuary misrepresented in this way
which has the potential to mislead our supporters and seriously undermines the dedication shown by our passionate and committed staff over many years
"We have a duty to protect the welfare of all donkeys in our care
We therefore have no option but to pursue legal proceedings in the hope of settling on a resolution that is in the best interests of the donkeys involved."
with Ms Kinsella pointing out that "our donkeys are on view 24/7"
with the amount of people that pass by and come to visit them surely it would have been reported before now
The Kinsellas said they were served with notice of the legal proceedings just yesterday
We've been quoted it could cost €25,000 to fight this
and the same from the Donkey Sanctuary side
What a waste of money for a charitable organisation when these donkeys are so well cared for," Ms Kinsella said
The couple have started an online petition to highlight their campaign
They said there has been fantastic support for them
Mr Kinsella said: "So far we have had nearly 1,400 signatures in ten days."
There is also an active social media campaign to highlight the story
The couple said Wags and Trey are a huge part of the local community and that adults and children come to see them from "all over the place"
they bring a source of joy to the whole community," Mr Kinsella said
While Ms Kinsella said the threat of losing the two donkeys is "heartbreaking for us because we love these boys ..
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Garda&iacute; are searching for a man believed to have stolen over &euro;20,000 worth of fuel in more than 30 drive-offs across Kildare
The suspect is linked to a white Ford Transit van with a partial 152-D registration
The van is reported to have large fuel storage tanks in the rear and has been used to fill up and leave forecourts without payment
Two such incidents occurred at the same Ashbourne
Meath station within 48 hours on May 29th and 31st last year
CCTV footage from some of the thefts has been released and published in today&#39;s Irish Independent
The van is noted for having its tax and insurance discs placed in the top right corner of the windscreen and no hubcaps
The male driver is described as slim and aged in his 20s or 30s
The case was featured on RT&Eacute;&rsquo;s Crimecall this week
Anyone with information is urged to contact Garda Confidential at 1800 666 111 or their local station
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37 members of Wicklow Male Voice Choir will travel over to Eichenzell in Germany this June
alongside members of the Wicklow Twinning committee
and sought some financial aid from Wicklow Municipal District for the trip
Twinning arrangements between towns and areas in different countries help to develop a better understanding of other nationalities and cultures
and Wicklow town is twinned with Eichenzell
as well as Montigny-Le-Bretonneux in France and Montigny-Le-Bretonneux in France
At April’s monthly meeting of Wicklow Municipal District
the elected members were informed that up to 37 members of Wicklow Male Voice Choir will join the Wicklow Twinning Committee as they head over to Eichenzell from June 20 to June 22
While the choir will subsidise some of the costs
they still have their accommodation to pay for
The flight costs are exasperated by the large costs involved in flying all of their instruments over
while they are also required to bring two professionals along with them
The choir hasn’t made the trip over to Eichenzell since 2011 and in June are due to perform at an Irish night taking place at the cultural centre
They have also been invited to an official reception where they will be representing Wicklow
Everyone knows how positively I feel about twinning
It opens up so many doors to different local community groups
It’s a coming together pf peoples from different countries
I have to say Eichenzell give a lot back to us in Wicklow as well
I know there is a delegation from Eichenzell who are meant to be coming over to Wicklow for the regatta and Taste of Wicklow
so if we had any funds in the twinning budget to assist the male voice choir
Cllr John Snell commented: “The choir mainly consists of senior citizens who have contributed a life-time to doing their best and what is right
It’s not just Wicklow town they will be representing
It was agreed to provide the choir with €2,000 from the twinning budget to assist with the costs of the trip
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THE DART WON’T run between Grand Canal Dock and Wicklow this weekend as part of pared-back public transport services over the Bank Holiday
They will however operate between Malahide/Howth and Grand Canal Dock
Supporters attending the Leinster v Northampton rugby match on Saturday from the Northside will have to get off at Grand Canal
Those coming from the Southside will have to find alternative transport to the Aviva Stadium
Rail tickets are valid on Dublin Bus and GoAhead services to and from areas affected
The closed tracks will allow for works such as track renewal
overhead line renewal and other maintenance
there will be bus transfers between Dublin Connolly and Wicklow
there will be works carried out on the Cork Tunnel
Bus transfers will be put on for Cork to Mallow Commuter services and Cork to Dublin Intercity services to facilitate the works
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wildlife sound recordist and environmental activist Seán Ronayne
quite literally from dawn ‘til dusk over one day in May
opens with a dawn chorus walk and closes with a concert later that evening
and promises a wide range of artistic and nature-based events in the areas of Enniskerry
Organisers say it is a chance to step away from everyday life to deepen our appreciation of the natural world
It will begin with a dawn chorus walk with the renowned ornithologist and wildlife sound recordist Sean Ronayne
through a the field in the native woodlands near Knockree Hostel
Sean’s walk will be followed by an informal breakfast at the hostel
during which local zoologist Kieron Finch will arrive with the moths that he has captured overnight
inspiring awe and wonder as he unveils their magnificence
Following the Magic of Moths will be a family bug hunt led by local artist Liz McMahon that will bring parents and children into the forests along the banks of the river to explore the many wonderful critters that inhabit the native woodland
with local nature enthusiast and mountain leader
will join The Shaking Bog to lead a wildflowers and pollinators walk through the Lacken Valley
award-winning author of creative non-fiction
Cocker’s latest book One Midsummer’s Day: Swifts and the Story of Life on Earth celebrates the interconnectedness of all of life and has been shortlisted for the prestigious Richard Jefferies Prize for nature writing
The day-long programme of events will draw to a close with a memorable performance in two parts
The first will be a poetry reading from the acclaimed nature/eco poet Jane Robinson who will read from her poetry collections Island and Atoll
The second part of the evening will mark the first home performance by acclaimed solo and concert violinist Lynda O’Connor
who grew up just minutes away from Curtlestown Church
Lynda will be joined by international concert cellist and composer Ailbhe McDonagh and together they will perform The Irish Four Seasons which premiered late last year
Riverscapes as a project will flow through the coming weeks and months with various activities feeding into its various ‘tributaries’ of engagement
Many of these activities will evolve out of consultations and conversations with community groups and individuals and some will be more structured
It will culminate with the unveiling of Alan Gilsenan’s film that will be screened in Mermaid Arts Centre in October as part of a larger autumn programme of events
director Catherine Nunes said: “The Shaking Bog believes that we can contribute to finding a ‘third way’ forwards by gathering not dividing
by touching on the alchemy that happens when nature and meet – for it is there that the light shines in and hope resides.”
all tickets are being sold through the Mermaid Arts Centre platform
Eoin Mac RaghnaillWicklow PeopleSun 4 May 2025 at 08:00A two-bedroom cottage in Wicklow’s stunning Vale of Clara that has access to Clara Vale Woods has been placed on the market for €350,000
Set on a 0.848-acre site with mature gardens and stunning vistas
the charming cottage is dripping with character
exemplified by the home’s welcoming Dutch door
the 96 house features a quaint kitchen/dining room
a family room with patio doors that open out into the garden
south-facing garden has spectacular views and a modern mid-sized shed and glasshouse
“This is a unique opportunity to purchase a property in the beautiful Vale of Clara,” a Herlihy Auctioneers spokesperson said
containing one of the largest areas of indigenous woodlands in the Country running alongside the Avonmore River
“The iconic Clara Vale Bridge is a five-minute walk with direct access to the Avonmore River for kayaking
together with pedestrian and vehicle access.”
A “predatory” pensioner who repeatedly abused his granddaughter from when she was six has had his jail term more than doubled after the State successfully objected to the undue leniency of his original four-year sentence
Delivering judgment at the three-judge court on Friday
Mr Justice Michael MacGrath jailed the defendant for nine years
saying the offending involved was “grave” and was “as close as might be” to attempted rape
The judge noted the offences had involved sexual assault that included attempted penetration of the complainant when she was between eight and nine years of age by her grandfather
The 77-year-old Wicklow man had pleaded not guilty to five counts of sexual assault in various locations on dates between October 2007 and November 2014
He was convicted by a jury at Wicklow Circuit Court sitting in Bray and was sentenced to five years in prison with the final 12 months suspended by Judge James McCourt on June 17th
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) had applied for a review of the sentence imposed on the grounds that it was too low
Mr Justice MacGrath said the court agreed with the DPP that both the headline sentence and the final term of imprisonment imposed were unduly lenient and amounted to an error in principle
The maximum sentence applicable was 14 years
had noted the matter lay within the medium to high range but thereafter proceeded to set a headline sentence of five years
He said this appeared to be “at odds” with the assessment of the gravity of the offending
 He said the court was satisfied that the offending was “grave” and could be described as being “as close as might be” to attempted rape
The abuse was “predatory and repetitive” and involved a significant breach of trust between a grandfather and his young grandchild
The headline sentence set was “too low” and did not reflect “the culpability of the accused or the harm to the victim”
going on to note that this had a “knock-on” effect on the sentence imposed
Mr Justice MacGrath said the court would set a new headline sentence of 11 years
He said there was very little mitigation available in terms of “remorse or acceptance”
noting the victim was required to give evidence and “relive her experiences”
he noted the man’s lack of previous convictions and the pro-social life he has lived between the time of offending and the trial
He noted the court had to have regard to the fact the respondent was entering prison for the first time at an advanced age
his medical issues and the fact he would be well into his 80s when released
He said the appropriate reduction was one of two years
“We believe this is a generous assessment of mitigation,” said the judge
“We are also satisfied there is a lack of any evidential basis that any portion of this sentence should be suspended,” the judge added
referencing a probation report which noted the man continued to demonstrate a lack of remorse or empathy for his victim
Mr Justice MacGrath said the court had approached sentencing on a global basis
with a concurrent sentence of nine years imposed on each count backdated to when the man first went into custody
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with Eoin Mannion and Christopher Horan Purdy
following the club&#x27;s partnership with the retailer
Representatives from Sporting Greystones FC attended the April meeting of Greystones Municipal District to make an impassioned plea to councillors for their survival
in a growing town where growing clubs are desperately competing for funding and
the club is based at Dr Ryan Park in Greystones
and it is the only football club in Wicklow to receive the Club Mark Award – an award based on best practices in the governance
Myles BuchananWicklow PeopleSat 3 May 2025 at 09:00Wicklow and District Lions help organise the Darkness into Light fundraiser each year in Wicklow town
which always attracts thousands of supporters willing to get up bright and early for the 4.15am start
this year they have added another string to their bow in their efforts to support suicide-prevention charity Pieta
‘Choirs Unite for Pieta’ promises to be one of the biggest local concerts of the year
Taking place at the Dominican College Wicklow
the concert will feature two award-winning choirs taking to the stage
Wicklow Male Voice Choir will perform on the night
under the musical direction of Anthony Norton
the choir’s members mostly hail from Wicklow town and the surrounding areas
The choir has over 50 members and have performed in Ireland
and their annual Christmas concert is very much part of the local festive programme for Wicklow town
On the night they will be joined by special guests
the group have been honoured to have performed at the highest level
for many dignitaries and in a host of distinguished venues both at home and abroad
‘Choirs Unite for Pieta’ takes place on Saturday
Tickets are available from Earls Newsagents or from any member of the choir and all Lions members
Edana FlynnThu 1 May 2025 at 18:04A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing from Arklow
An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance
Beth Walsh at the community memorial stone for all babies lost before
with her husband Arturo Zindel and baby Sebastian
Fr Michael O’Kelly gives a blessing at the community memorial stone for all babies lost before
Springfield Cemetery registrar Tony McNerney and caretaker Kevin Cullinan
Beth Walsh says a few words at the community memorial stone for all babies lost before
who has experienced the loss of two babies through miscarriage
has placed a memorial stone dedicated to all babies lost before
during and after birth as a place for mothers in the community to grieve their loss
and was over a year in the works for Beth Walsh
who secured funding from The Miscarriage Association of Ireland
The association is aware that some babies lost through miscarriage have their own resting place in a family plot or grave
but there are some babies who only get to share in women’s lives very briefly
Countless numbers of parents have reached out to the association expressing their wish to have a permanent feature to commemorate their baby
where they could spend some quiet time in reflection and to remember
Bray’s Springfield Cemetery couldn’t have provided a more beautiful setting for the memorial stone that she unveiled on Wednesday
high up in the grounds with its backdrop of the Sugarloaf Mountain
Fr Michael O’Kelly was there on a day blessed with sunshine
to give a blessing of his own and to share a few thoughtful words to remember all the women who
have experienced loss but feel there is no place there for them to grieve
Also present at the unveiling were Beth’s husband
along with Springfield Cemetery registrar Tony McNerney and caretaker Kevin Cullinan
Remarking on the “beautiful space” that Tony and Kevin had provided
Beth hoped that it will now serve as a place for women to feel a “little bit less alone in their experience”
and they told me that for the majority of women that lose babies
they don't have a place that they can go to grieve,” Beth said
"I just started to research ways that you could remember babies that you've lost and came across the initiative from the Miscarriage Association of Ireland
so I asked them if we could get one placed here
And I got permission from Wicklow County Council to get it placed
I don't think you really understand how lonely the experience can be,” she said
“I just thought this is something that would be great for the community
to feel a little bit less alone in their experience
to have a place to be able to grieve their loss
Because oftentimes people will will go through that loss and
they have nothing to show for it afterwards
 So this is a place where they can feel united in their loss with other people
Because I think it's not spoken about enough and I think women can be forgotten.”
Beth read a poem that she had chosen for the occasion
because “it just reminds me of the experience of losing a baby”
with members of the Whale Theatre Company CLG
Tom GalvinBray PeopleFri 2 May 2025 at 14:00After some 10 years of ownership
founder and owner of the Whale Theatre in Greystones
is handing over the reins to a not-for-profit community group to lead the well-loved venue into the future
will assume operations of the beloved venue this autumn
ushering in a new era of community-led cultural programming
This transition follows a months-long open call and rigorous selection process led by Mr McParland
a panel of expert advisors unanimously selected the proposal submitted by the local ‘Whale Working Group’ (WWG) – a collective of artists
creatives and community members – who will form the Whale Theatre Company CLG
The transition will take place over the summer months
with the theatre expected to re-open in the autumn
Mr McParland said: “I am just thrilled to know that the Whale Theatre will continue to be a vital community and cultural asset for the town
and I know that it will be in very good hands
"It has been a long but thoroughly exciting process
and I am delighted with this hugely positive outcome
I want to thank all my own team for their years of dedication
and I wish the new Whale Theatre Company CLG all the very best for the next few years as they put their own stamp on this very special theatre.”
The Whale Working Group was established in response to Mr McParland’s callout in November last year for a new operator
The group quickly gained strong community backing
ultimately submitting a robust and forward-looking proposal for the theatre’s future
Plans are already underway for the Whale Theatre Company CLG to register as a charity
said: “As soon as we saw the open call from the Whale Theatre
or performed there over the years – and the idea of losing it as a local asset was unthinkable
It’s an enormous privilege to be entrusted with this responsibility
and we’re fully committed to preserving and growing the legacy of the Whale for years to come.”
The Whale Theatre has hosted over 1,200 events and welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since its opening in 2017
The final event under current management is a sold-out performance from the Hothouse Flowers on Saturday
For anyone wishing to contact the new Whale Theatre Company CLG
enquiries may be directed to whaletheatrecompany@gmail.com
Leo Temple dancing with grandaughter Aoife at his 85th birthday party
Leo Temple with his children and grandchildren at his 85th birthday party
Leo asked that nobody buy him birthday presents
but make a donation to Purple House instead at his 85th birthday party
Veronica Darcy and Steven Sharpe at Leo Temple&#x27;s 85th birthday party
Damien Connors and Gloria Marsh at Leo Temple&#x27;s 85th birthday party
Leo Temple with his grandchildren at his 85th birthday party
Tom GalvinBray PeopleSat 3 May 2025 at 12:00The family and friends of Leo Temple held a wild night of fun and laughter at Bray Golf Club recently
to celebrate Leo’s 85th birthday and to raise funds for a cause very close to the family’s hearts
Leo had expressed a wish that instead of getting presents to mark the milestone occasion
that guests instead make a donation to Bray’s Purple House Cancer Support
or a loved one coping with a cancer diagnosis by way of emotional support
explained that the kind gesture was in honour of his mum
who the family lost to cancer five years ago
And between donations on the night and online
the wider family and guests raised over €1,000
they came from far and wide to celebrate Leo’s big day
aunties and uncles and close friends from  Bray Golf Club
we had 90-year-olds and we had six-year-olds,” Paul said
“It was really a time to celebrate his life,” Paul said
But he's been playing golf since he was a caddy as a young boy over in Woodbrook.”
The golf club put on a “tremendous” night for Leo and his family and friends
with a full dinner and music courtesy of 'Just Bobby’
who had the crowd on the floor for the night
Paul in fact said his dad’s knees were a little creaky after his dance routines
which have been captured for posterity by our photographer
But it won't stopping him hitting the fairways for another few years
Martin O&#x27;Brien of Future Ticketing with Wicklow GAA Chair Damien Byrne
Wicklow GAA has announced its continued partnership with software and services provider
which provides a user-friendly digital platform that Wicklow county chairman Damien Byrne says helps ensure more supporters can attend games
Joining every county in partnering with the Tullamore firm and its platform
where clubs can set up events for each round of the championship in just minutes
Wicklow GAA has hailed the announcement as a huge boon for hurling and football fans
“The continued partnership with Future Ticketing is a welcome development for Wicklow GAA,” Damien Byrne said
“By making tickets more accessible through a safe and trusted platform
we’re ensuring more supporters can experience our national games first-hand.”
Future Ticketing said it is privileged to team up with Wicklow and is looking forward to working closely with the county and helping it gain from the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation
“At Future Ticketing we understand that volunteers and supporters are at the heart of the GAA and that is why we work so hard to smooth the path to the adoption of digital ticketing and all the benefits it brings in terms of administrative efficiency and access to revenue,” Future Ticketing client success manager Martin O’Brien said
“We have seen how Wicklow has demonstrated its determination to grow Gaelic games through its Garden County Academy
and we have also been impressed with its commitment to health and wellbeing in its healthy clubs programme.”
“Future Ticketing is well aware that clubs are the bedrock of the county
and we are delighted to be facilitating the Wicklow GAA Club Season Membership scheme.”
GARDAI are appealing for the public&#x27;s help in locating a boy who is missing from County Wicklow
Cody Wesley, 14, was reported missing from his home in <a href="https://www.thesun.ie/where/wicklow/">Bray</a> yesterday
Cody is described as being 5’10 in height with a slim build
Cody was last seen in the Boghall Road area of Bray at around 2pm yesterday afternoon
When last seen he was wearing a black puffer jacket
black Nike Air runners and grey tracksuit bottoms
A <a href="https://www.thesun.ie/topic/an-garda-siochana/">garda</a> spokesperson said: “Gardai are seeking the public&#x27;s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Cody Wesley
who is reported missing from his home in Bray
“Cody is described as being approximately 5 feet 10 inches in height with a slim build
“Cody was last seen in the Boghall Road area of Bray at approximately 2pm yesterday afternoon
“Gardai and Cody’s family are concerned for his welfare
“Anyone with any information on Cody’s whereabouts is asked to contact Bray Garda Station on 01 666 5300
the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111
Separately, gardai have taken almost 100 witness statements and pursued 230 lines of inquiry in the three-week hunt for missing <a href="https://www.thesun.ie/news/15027903/michael-gaine-mystery-questions-weeks-garda-update/">Michael Gaine</a>
The Kerry farmer vanished without trace after buying phone credit at his local Centra on Thursday March 20
gardai said they are still &quot;seeking information from anyone who can assist us in bringing Michael back to his family&quot;
The 56-year-old was reported missing by his worried family on Friday March 21
the day after he shopped at Centra in Kenmare and his vehicle was parked back at his Carrig East farmyard
Gardai have carried out daily searches centred on the Gaine farmyard and across surrounding lands
and recovered around 1,500 hours of CCTV and dash-cam footage
Investigating gardai said: &quot;Despite the extensive enquiries carried out so far An Garda Siochana has not discovered what happened to Michael on March 20
&quot;Michael’s family have still had no contact from him and his family and An Garda Siochana are extremely concerned for his well-being
&quot;The missing person’s investigation into the disappearance of Michael Gaine is ongoing and active
</a>From the back of <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/brendan-courtney/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/brendan-courtney/">Brendan Courtney</a>‘s completely refurbished two-bedroom bungalow
the rooftops of the rest of the single-storey suburban estate
adding that although it’s a notion he used to sneer at
life is also that bit easier-going than in the capital
“I started sea swimming and there is nowhere like it,” he says
which followed a homophobic attack on him in 2015
The detached house is set high on a hill above the town
a glute-busting 10-minute walk from its centre
The decision to move is also rooted in family
something Courtney really values: his sister Deboragh
her husband Jeff and their son have lived in this estate for more than two decades
“I would escape here all the time,” he says
he knew the house type and its layout really well
having reimagined his sibling’s home as his own many times
Deboragh getting the all-clear from cancer
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He used the money from the sale of a flat he had bought in London to fund the move
That was the first place he had bought on his own
But Courtney has bought and sold several properties during his lifetime
When he lived in London with his then partner Wayne Shires
they bought not one but two houses in South Africa
what he describes as the Primrose Hill of Cape Town
The pretty pastel houses were former miners’ cottages and had views of the sea and Table Mountain
But it was a 12-hour flight to get there and in the days before casual short-term renting became the norm
The couple were renting in London and paying mortgages on the Cape Town homes
It was a lesson too in only buying a home within easy reach of your life
which gave him plenty of time to figure out what he was going to do with it
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He met a number of builders but felt “they were interviewing me,” he says, rather than the other way around. He saw the work of <a href="https://larkrock.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://larkrock.ie/">Larkrock</a> builders in a friend’s house in Portobello
Plenty of light and a good flow to the interior were the key changes he wanted to bring in
he and Nancy the dog bedded down on a mattress in the front room
He wanted to see where the light fell in the morning
instead legging it down the road to his sister’s
He remapped the layout so that the front door now opens directly into a large hall that he also uses as a home office
Adjacent to it is a stylish shower room and behind it is the property’s second bedroom
This frees the principal bedroom from clutter; situated on the other side of the front entrance
and its window has been turned into double doors that lead out to the sun-drenched front garden
Internal ribbed glass and steel frame doors bring light into the heart of the house
Courtney ordered these direct from the fabricator
after a supplier told him his order was too small
The rest of the property’s 90sq m is given over to a large
a wall of sliding doors opens out to the good-sized garden
Clerestory windows on the two outside walls bring in more light
There is also a separate front door here that will reimagine the floor plan
bringing you into the heart of the home first
“I designed the kitchen,” Courtney says of the soft white space that has under-counter units only. The same tiles that floor the space, large 90cm squares, have also been used to create a tall splashback. Installed by <a href="https://cooneykitchens.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://cooneykitchens.com/">Cooney Kitchens and Bedrooms</a>
he pushed the fabricator to install recessed strip lighting under the counter
which discreetly illuminates the space on winter evenings
It is very simply appointed but there are several pieces on the top shelf that hint at the designer’s range of interests and friends groups
the kind infants wore in mother-and-baby homes
that was created by artist Fiona Kerbey to fit on a hangar
who was one of painter Lucian Freud’s favourite sitters
These were split between them when they went their separate ways
he has used the label’s new homewares collection
to bring in vibrant pops of colour – their signature style
The tablescaped kitchen includes lacquered salad and serving bowls
including a textured glass jug in peridot green
an amethyst-coloured pitcher and glass set
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A series of two-tone coloured lidded jars that could be used for grains or tea bag
in a kitchen setting or for cotton balls or salts in a bathroom add a point of interest to the otherwise clutter-free countertops
Other features of the range include small mango bowls for dips or nibbles and coloured glass serving boards that are ideal for cheeses or charcuterie
Their stemware comes with discreet colour-coded rims that allow users to easily identify which glass is theirs
It was important to Courtney that the property be futureproofed
Because of the solar panels on the roof he can charge his car from the grid
The house has been insulated using an exterior wrap
and it has triple-glazing throughout using standard sizes to keep costs down
All these measures ensure smaller utility bills
He had wanted to extend its footprint but for now that’s on pause as he has run out of money
In time he plans to install a naturally filtered pool to do lengths
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The ever-popular Bray International Jazz Festival returns over the May bank holiday featuring headline performers such as Billboard Magazine musician of the year Vijay Iyer
and celebrated Finnish trumpeter Vernari Pohjola
the festival welcomes former BBC Young Musician of the Year Xhosa Cole
acclaimed young Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout
Scottish jazz fusion experimentalists Norman Wilmore and Corrie Dick
and South African pianist and Blue Note recording artist Nduduzo Makhathini
Ballyknockan village in west Wicklow will host Feile an Chnocáin
Things kick off on the Thursday with a concert by the Ballymore Connect Choir taking place in St Joseph’s Church
Entry is free but you must book your place at Eventbrite.ie
A raffle will also take place on the night
Seamus Cullen will provide a free talk and slideshow on the flooding of the Blessington Lake taking place in St Joseph’s Community Hall
There will also be live music in Cullen’s Lounge starting at 8.30pm
East Coast Classic and Vintage Club will be meeting in the car park of Jack Whites Inn for their first cars and coffee event of the season on Sunday May 4
Chairman of East Coast Classic and Vintage Club Paul Clarke said: “We are now part of the Irish Vintage Society and we are looking forward to hosting our coffee and cars event.”
OutdoorLiving.ie will host the return of Grill Fest in their Glen of the Downs showroom on Monday
and on the day there will also be live music and plenty of spot prizes up for grabs
The Sinead O’Brien Dance School is gearing up for their latest production taking place in Blessington’s Tramway Theatre
They have been busily working away behind the scenes putting in place the final touches for their production Rhythm of the Night taking place on Saturday
Tickets costing €15 are on sale from the Office Shop Blessington
The ultimate Tina Turner tribute is coming to the Arklow Bay Hotel on Sunday
and all the iconic moves that made Tina the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Tickets are €27.50 plus booking fee on eventbrite.ie
You don’t have to be a rugby fan to head down to Greystones RFC’s charity day on  Saturday
 There will be plenty of food and entertainment on offer as the club raises funds for the IRFU Charitable Trust
the highlight of the afternoon will be a veterans’ rugby match as Greystones RFC takes on the visiting Barbarians B.AWARE – a touring charity team from Toulouse
you can gather to watch Leinster take on Northampton in the European Semi Final
The Herbert Park group, at the protest in Bray before Easter. 
Tom GalvinBray PeopleThu 1 May 2025 at 16:22The campaign group that organised two days of protest before Easter against the closure of an exit off the N11, in Wicklow, is to stage further demonstrations ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
The members of the ‘Stop the Closure of Herbert Road’ group, who are demonstrating to raise awareness about the closure of what is viewed locally as a vital access route to Bray – the Herbert Road junction – to make way for the N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme (BPIS), are determined they will “not go down without a fight”, in light of recent correspondence from the Department of Transport, which offered little hope that the decision to push ahead with the proposals will be reversed.
It followed earlier correspondence from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), which confirmed that plans for the bus corridor, including the closure of the contentious exit, are being progressed.
On behalf of the transport chief, Darragh O’ Brien, the group were informed that “Wicklow County Council has held a number of public consultations on this scheme and has taken all submissions received into account when assessing the various options, ultimately determining the preferred option.” 
A spokesperson for the group said the response was “worrying”, but that they “will not go down without a fight”, as they, and all of the local councillors who are behind them, continue with their campaign. 
On Friday, May 2, protestors will mount another peaceful demonstration, from 4pm -7pm, at the exit and along Herbert Road, and wish to point out that there will no disruption to traffic and the roads, footpaths and pedestrian crossings will not be impeded. 
 “The most important thing is that the Bray community and residents from Herbert Road do not oppose the bus corridor, we have never done,” the spokesperson said, and added that the fact that, once more over a bank holiday weekend, Bray has been cut off as the Darts have been cancelled for the full three days.  
Commenting on a video post ahead of Friday’s planned demonstration, Councillor Joe Behan, who had organised the first public meeting in the Glenview Hotel when plans for the corridor first emerged, reiterated his stance that it was “a crazy proposal”, and encouraged Bray residents to support it.
"It is very important that we keep up the momentum,” he said, “particularly because what I’m hearing back . . . is there doesn’t seem to be a change of heart.
“The message hasn’t obviously got through to government and we have to continue to make sure they get the message, and they understand that we’re not going to accept it.” 
Fáilte chuig gaa.ie - suíomh oifigiúil CLG
Dublin 2-21 (2-2-17) Wicklow 0-18 (0-4-10)
advanced to the semi-finals of the Leinster Senior Football Championship
but Wicklow have plenty to be pleased about
providing a far-tougher test than most predicted
Wicklow played with a strong breeze in the opening half and were
slightly unfortunate to go in at the break at four points down
the first arriving on 21 minutes when Niall Scully pulled on the ball first time and sent the ball beyond Mark Jackson
Wicklow had actually led by 0-5 to 0-4 at that point
their performance did not dip massively at any point
That was especially impressive as they suffered a sucker punch on 25 minutes
Con O’Callaghan put his first attempt right by finishing on the follow-up
Though they did manage to break through a little too easily for points towards the end of the half
Wicklow had utilised the two pointer brilliantly
and Mark Kenny – each kicking a two-pointer
Healy’s on 25 minutes was arguably the score of the game
curled over off the outside of his left boot
Dublin could only win the second half by five points
only five points still separated the teams
ultimately running out nine-point winners – Con O’Callaghan top-scoring with 1-7 – and it could have been more
but for a magnificent stop from Jackson on 67 minutes
getting low and deflecting the ball away with his right arm
Jackson also stopped Callaghan in the third minute of added time
Scorers for Dublin: Con O’Callaghan 1-7 (1f
Scorers for Wicklow: Oisín McGraynor 0-5 (1tp
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A concert of ancient Irish music is coming to Mermaid Arts Centre on Friday, May 9, with a focus on the bringing together of three musical styles – harping, traditional Irish, and early music.
Some of Ireland’s most celebrated musicians in traditional, classical, and early music join forces with award-winning visual artists to present Ceol Ársa Cláirsí – a concert experience that is both musically and visually immersive.
This unique event showcases Irish harp music by composers such as Turlough Carolan, Thomas Connellan, and Ruairí Dall Ó Catháin, with historically informed arrangements drawn from original Irish and Scottish sources. Audiences will experience the rich sounds of gut-and wire-strung instruments of the period blended seamlessly with traditional instruments and, of course, the Irish harp.
The music will be accompanied by striking and atmospheric video imagery. 
The line-up of musicians on the night includes Cormac Breatnach, an acclaimed whistle player deeply rooted in the Irish tradition, who has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists including Elvis Costello, Vanessa Williams, Donal Lunny, and Susan McKeown.
Originally from Australia, Dr Steve Cooney is one of the most influential musicians in modern Irish traditional music. A guitarist, composer, producer, and didgeridoo player, he has collaborated with Mary Black, Altan, Martin Hayes, Séamus Begley and many more.
Aisling Ennis is a leading Irish harpist known for her expressive and versatile performance style. She has trained at the Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School, RIAM, and holds a Master’s in Arts Management from UCD.
Malachy Robinson is principal double bass with the Irish Chamber Orchestra since 1995, Malachy is also a member of Crash Ensemble and the Irish Baroque Orchestra. He performs regularly on viola da gamba and is a noted interpreter of contemporary Irish music.
Dr Eamon Sweeney is a specialist in early plucked-string instruments. He studied classical guitar at TU Dublin and early music in Barcelona. His extensive performance and teaching career includes collaborations with figures such as the late Seamus Heaney, Mary Coughlan, and Theo Dorgan.
Tickets are available through mermaidartscentre.ie priced €22. 
Gardaí attended the scene following report of a carjacking at a commercial premises on St
a man approached a black Nissan Quasquai and threatened the female driver of the car
The man then took control of the vehicle and drove off
Gardaí responded to reports of a robbery at a commercial premises on the Dublin Road
A man entered the store brandishing an implement and threatened staff
&nbsp;Gardaí responded to reports of a separate robbery at a commercial premises in Rathnew
"A man entered the store and threatened staff with an implement
A sum of cash was taken," said a Garda spokesperson
Gardaí believed that the vehicle used during the two robberies was the black Nissan Quasquai that had been stolen earlier
and detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act
1984 in a Garda Station in the Dublin area
An Garda Síochána is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward
between 7.30pm and 8pm is asked to contact investigating Gardaí
Gardaí are particularly interested in the movements of a 141-MH registration black Nissan Quasquai travelling in the areas of Walkinstown
Wicklow between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on the evening of Saturday
road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station 01 666 6000
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Iarnr&oacute;d &Eacute;ireann advises customers that a revised timetable will be in place this May Bank Holiday weekend on all routes
Customers are advised to check times before travel from Saturday 3rd May to Bank Holiday Monday 5th&nbsp;May inclusive for revised schedules, at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irishrail.ie/">www.irishrail.ie</a>&nbsp;or at the Iarnr&oacute;d &Eacute;ireann app
Revised train times will be in place on all routes, please check times before travel at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irishrail.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.irishrail.ie</a>&nbsp;or the Iarnr&oacute;d &Eacute;ireann app.&nbsp; In particular
Woodbrook Station and NTCC systems works: multiple sites
Due to these planned works at multiple sites
scheduled as part of our maintenance programme since the beginning of this year
Iarnr&oacute;d &Eacute;ireann apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused by these essential works
Customers travelling on other routes should check times for Bank Holiday service alterations across the weekend at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irishrail.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.irishrail.ie</a> or the Iarnr&oacute;d &Eacute;ireann app
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customers are asked to note that DART and Commuter services will operate to a Sunday schedule on Bank Holiday Monday 5th&nbsp;May
Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Paul O&#x27;Brien and Liz Steele
Santina Kennedy and Aoibheann Boyle at the Wicklow County Council
Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Paul O&#x27;Brien
Leonora Earls and Cathaoirleach of the Baltinglass Municipal District Patsy Glennon with Mary and Chris Mitchell of the Green Angel
Gavin Fallon and Gareth Condell at the Wicklow County Council
Tourism Networking &amp; Workshop 2025 in Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort
Myles BuchananWicklow PeopleFri 2 May 2025 at 03:00Over 100 participants from various tourism sectors took part in the second annual networking and workshop event organised by Wicklow County Council held in the Tulfarris Hotel
tourism manager with Tourism Northern Ireland delivered an extensive presentation on screen tourism
which focused on how Northern Ireland maximised tourism opportunities stemming from popular films shot in Belfast
Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Cllr Paul O'Brien said: “This event was a fantastic opportunity for the tourism trade in Wicklow to network
the insights from Tourism Northern Ireland provided valuable ideas to help us develop our screen tourism potential.”
The event began with updates from Wicklow County Council
Fáilte Ireland and County Wicklow Partnership
participants were invited to join a series of workshops centred around screen tourism and seasonal themes for Wicklow
The morning event concluded with a complimentary tour of Russborough House and a visit to the newly opened west wing
Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council Emer O’Gorman said: “We are delighted to have organised this event
Tourism is one of Wicklow’s main economic drivers
and the Council is dedicated to maximising the county's tourism potential
We will take the feedback and ideas from the workshops to help our tourism team plan future activities.”
New RossNew Ross has highest number of anti-social behaviour cases in WexfordThe highest number of anti-social behaviour cases being investigated by Wexford County Council are from the New Ross district
Farrankelly estate, near Delgany, County Wicklow. 
The ongoing saga at a Wicklow housing estate was slammed by councillors at the April meeting of Greystones Municipal District, with one councillor expressing the belief that “we’re being taken for fools’ by the local authority, which has failed to resolve a catalogue of issues that have been highlighted by the residents for over 15 years. 
In September last year, the councillors were given a presentation by residents of the social homes at Farrankelly estate, near Delgany, when they listed a litany of grievances from handles falling off doors, water coming in the front door, freezing bedrooms, water leaking from baths, rain entering bedroom windows, black mould on walls and ceilings and further issues with the roofs.  
The warning is valid until 11am on Saturday. 
The national forecaster has also issued a status yellow weather warning for similar but less severe downpours in counties Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth and Wexford, valid until 6am on Saturday. Conditions may result in road closures. Public transport is expected to be affected, with passengers being warned to expect delays. 
A further status yellow weather warning for heavy rain is due to expire in counties Cork and Kerry by 9pm on Friday. 
However, Met Éireann said that, while the Easter weekend will remain wet, there will be a slight improvement from Saturday, with some brighter and drier weather at times.
In Northern Ireland, the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain in parts of Co Antrim and Co Down from 2pm until 3pm on Saturday.
Easter Saturday is expected to start off wet in most places, with a lot of excess surface water around, though it will brighten up later. 
Easter Sunday is looking mostly dry and pleasantly warm with temperatures of up to 15 degrees.
Rain will clear from the northeast on Easter Monday morning and should be followed by some sunny spells amid showers. By Tuesday, Met Éireann expects “a mix of sunshine and showers spreading from the Atlantic. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in light westerly breeze.” 
Meanwhile, passengers travelling by trains, trams and buses over the Easter bank holiday weekend have been warned to expect significant changes to some schedules. 
No trains will operate between Dublin and Belfast on Easter Saturday through to Monday to allow for track maintenance work. Enterprise services will operate as bus transfers between Dublin Connolly, Drogheda, Dundalk, Newry and Belfast. 
The Cork commuter train between Glounthaune and Midleton will not operate on the first three days of next week due to engineering works. 
On Easter Sunday, trams on the Luas Green line will not run between St Stephen’s Green and Dominick in the north of the city from the first tram until 4.15pm. On the Red line, there may be some delays to facilitate the Easter Sunday parade at the GPO on O’Connell Street.
Dublin Airport anticipates about 460,000 passengers will arrive or depart during the Easter bank holiday weekend. Graham McQueen, spokesman for the DAA, which operates the airport, advised departing passengers to arrive with plenty of time.
“Our security times are consistently quick, with a processing time of under 20 minutes the norm when going through our terminals,” he said.
Shannon Airport anticipates 123,000 passengers during the Easter season, marking its busiest holiday period of the year so far, while 57,000 passengers are expected to arrive and depart from Cork Airport. 
On the roads, An Garda Síochána will be conducting a policing operation until next Tuesday.
Gardaí will be placing a particular emphasis on detecting people driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as those speeding this weekend, a spokesperson said.
Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times
Brian Howard of Dublin is tackled by Dean Healy of Wicklow
Wicklow gave a fine account of themselves as they went down as expected to Dublin in this Leinster SFC quarter-final in Echelon Park on Sunday afternoon
Aughrim was abuzz for this game but when the visitors were four points up at the interval having faced the wind an avalanche of Dublin scores were expected
Con O’Callaghan and Tom Lahiff sent over two-pointers but Mark Jackson kept out O’Callaghan while the likes of Joe Prendergast and Matt Nolan made crucial interceptions
Healy was exceptional coming off the left wing and had four points to his name by the end
Wicklow were within five points up to the hour mark when the changes of personnel worked against them and Dublin reeled off more scores
Dublin made a couple of post-registered squad changes to the team
which are permitted upon receipt of a doctor’s note.&nbsp;
Cian Murphy didn’t make the match-day panel nor Stephen Cluxton who was replaced by Hugh O’Sullivan and the Ballyboden St Enda’s man made his championship debut between the posts
Aside from a couple of score attempts that dropped short
which Dublin finished 2-9 to 0-11 ahead despite facing a strong breeze
Wicklow kicked six wides and dropped two short when they needed to make everything count to be competitive
Jackson failed with a third long-range two-point free effort
Dublin were a point down in the 21st minute when Niall Scully drove in Dublin’s first goal
Brian Howard had been tackled strongly but the ball fell into Scully’s path and he struck it along the ground
A second goal came five minutes later although Jackson had been level to O’Callaghan’s penalty strike but couldn’t do much about the follow-up
Colm Basquel had been tripped by Malachy Stone for the placed ball
Wicklow’s second and third two-pointers from Mark Kenny and Oisín McGraynor gave the home side some respectability in closing out the half but Dublin seemed to be toying with them at times
Pain was expected but it never transpired as Wicklow stood proud
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Chloe and Isla at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Victer and Logan at the family day at the Avon Blessington
AJ Byrne at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Edie Daly at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Rosie Costello at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Daniel Ghaani at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Luisi at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Gracie and John Paul at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Lisa and Lily Parker at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Alexia Barker at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Madia Cooney at the family day at the Avon Blessington
Myles BuchananWicklow PeopleFri 2 May 2025 at 07:00The Avon in Blessington pulled out all the stops to provide a fun day for the whole family over Easter
The sold-out event featured attractions such as face painting and a cosy movie corner
Youngsters in attendance were able to create lasting memories through an indoor petting farm
which allowed them get up close and personal with an array of different animals
including furry bunny rabbits and cute recent hatchlings
Parents had their cameras at the ready at all times to capture the special moment between their child and the animals present in the petting farm
There was also an opportunity to catch some Easter-themed cinema offerings in the comfy movie corner
as families gathered together to watch all the action unfold
There was also plenty of arts and crafts activities lined-up for all the talented kids present
The Avon also has an action-packed line-up of different events taking place over the coming weeks
starting with a performance from Irish stand-up comedian Al Porter taking place on Thursday
from 9.30am to 4.30pm and is a special one-day training event designed to help you reconnect with yourself
and embrace a new way of experiencing happiness
Rooted in profound teachings on mindfulness
this event brings together The Positive Habit Community for a truly enriching experience
Through a carefully curated blend of teachings
you’ll be guided to explore timeless wisdom in a way that is both practical and deeply restorative
Intercity train and a DART at Connolly Station
Iarnród Éireann is to roll out changes to its rail fares from Monday
as part of the National Transport Authority's (NTA) latest ‘fares determination’
which it says is designed to “streamline fares” as part of the overall NTA fares strategy
This fares determination sets out the fares for all the main Public Service Obligation (PSO) services –  namely rail passenger services operated by Iarnród Éireann
bus services operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland
The NTA first published its National Fares Strategy in 2023
and the key objective was to move to a more equitable and consistent structure for all public transport across Ireland
Part of the requirements of the strategy was that bus and rail fares should increase in line with distance travelled
regardless of route used or geographic location
This led to the creation of Dublin city zones and it is essentially these that have been revised
April 28 will have a significant impact on commuters in north Wicklow as the ‘Dublin Commuter Zone’ (DCZ) will replace the ‘Short Hop Zone’
This will result in significant changes to ticket fares
and for those who tag on and off with Leap cards
Leaving the confusing nature of the changes to one side
there is just one question that all commuters want answered: will the changes mean cheaper travel or not
depending on what zone you now find yourself in
The DZC is broken down into the Dublin City Zone 1
Dublin city zone 1 covers the central city and its suburbs
The DZC will increase from the former limit of Kilcoole
And while fares will come down in the areas now part of zones 3 and 4
there will be a mixture of increases and reductions in zone 2
with commuters in Greystones actually facing a hike in their fares
A single adult ticket from Dublin Connolly to Bray
A single ticket from Dublin Connolly to Greystones will increase from €3.90 to €5.10
A return ticket will set you back a fairly hefty €9.20
The fares are the same for commuters to Kilcoole
the inequity for Greystones commuters doesn’t end there
because the annual tickets are also going to be increased to €1,400
as opposed to €960 for those commuters who live in the Dublin zone
an annual Dublin commuter bus only ticket will cost €1,295 for those in both zones one and two
the fares are now €7.80 for an adult single ticket and €14 for an adult day return
because Wicklow town will be included in Zone 3
Leap cards can now be used as the cheapest option
Zone 4 will be furthest from the city centre
at a cost of €7.50 for an adult with a Leap card
an adult single ticket will cost €9.80 and a day return will cost €17.60
Irish Rail communications manager Barry Kenny
has explained that the new fares mean using a Leap card will be the best option
“We’re encouraging all customers who use the Leap card
to make sure to touch on and touch off for your journey
so that you aren’t charged a higher fare than you’re due,” he said
and added that while cash fares are still available for the journeys
celebrates being honoured as the Business All-Star Tech/Telecoms Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF)
The All-Ireland Business Foundation has awarded Baltinglass native and CEO of evcoms
with the 2025 Business All-Star Tech/Telecoms Entrepreneur Of The Year award for his innovation and impact on the tech and telecom sectors
evcoms has emerged as a leader in cloud communications
workforce optimisation and unified communications
with Mark’s ability to anticipate industry trends and drive technological advancements earning the company multiple tech excellence awards and ISO certifications
solidifying evcoms’ reputation as a trusted name in the industry
A milestone that underscores his unwavering dedication to quality
Mark’s coveted entrepreneur of the year award reflects not only his achievements but also the strength of the team behind evcoms
who continue to set new benchmarks for the industry
“Being recognised as the Business All-Star Tech/Telecoms Entrepreneur Of The Year is a tremendous honour,” Mark said
“This accolade is a testament to the dedication of our incredible team
who are committed to innovation and excellence in everything we do
we strive to revolutionise the tech and telecoms landscape with secure
An autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class Irish businesses
the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) praised Mark and evcoms’ achievements
“Mark’s visionary leadership and commitment to innovation have positioned evcoms as a leader in cloud communications
workforce optimisation and unified communications,” AIBF adjudication board deputy chair Kieran Ring said
“His strategic foresight has driven industry advancements
earning multiple tech excellence awards and ISO certifications
and customer-centric solutions continues to shape the future of the tech and telecoms sectors
“Congratulations to Mark on this prestigious recognition
Managing director of the All-Ireland Business Foundation
added: “Mark Evans exemplifies the qualities of a true industry leader
and commitment to innovation have positioned evcoms as a frontrunner in the tech and telecoms sector
“This well-earned accolade highlights his outstanding contributions to the industry
and we are delighted to celebrate his success
We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience
“The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”
Eoin Mac RaghnaillWicklow PeopleFri 2 May 2025 at 04:00Two expansive properties in south and west Wicklow that boast a combined 40 acres of agricultural land have been placed on the market for sale by private treaty
Offered by Seek &amp; Sell Auctioneers for €250,000
is set back from the Hollywood-Glendalough Road along a small lane
Labelled as “ideal hill grazing” by a Seek &amp; Sell Auctioneers spokesperson
the adjoining lands are used for grazing and forestry
with the elevated nature of the land providing stunning views stretching across Wicklow
an 8.92-acre property is being offered by Kinsella Estates Carnew and Gorey for €130,000
Free draining and currently in permanent pasture
the field has the advantage of extensive frontage and multiple access points onto two lanes
Snow falls on the Wicklow Mountains in County Wicklow as temperatures dip
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Myles BuchananWicklow PeopleSat 26 Apr 2025 at 06:00Grill Fest returns to OutdoorLiving.ie’s Glen of the Downs showroom on May bank holiday Monday
The event is free to attend and includes a line-up of grill masters and drinks experts
showing you how to do everything with a BBQ from smoking
will host a live and interactive smoker demo
the mastermind behind Reggie's Pizzeria in Rathmines
will share his expert skills in crafting the perfect Neapolitan style pizza
demonstrating how to achieve that irresistible crust right on the grill
Emily and Norman from Lo &amp; Slo BBQ run their Wild and Fired BBQ School at the historic Brookhall Estate
They will be bringing their live and interactive demonstration
where they will serve up tomahawk steak tasters sizzling on hot coals
Bringing his passion for local flavours and mixology expertise
the driving force behind Great Irish Beverages and a dedicated advocate for Wicklow's food and beverage producers
is set to feature his bespoke 'Wicklow Cocktail Demo’
Oisín will showcase innovative cocktails that highlight the county’s finest spirits and local produce
brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the barbecue scene
From perfecting the art of smoking to grilling steaks and vegetables
Keith will be available to chat to all BBQ lovers about the versatility of Charbroil’s innovative grilling technology
a Ballymaloe alumni and seasoned food and fire chef
will be armed with the finest cuts from Keith Grant’s butchery demonstrations
Joe will take centre stage once again on the Celtic Kamado grill
Keith Grant will also be demonstrating his traditional butchery skills with his own unique wit and flare
catch him hosting a unique butchery demonstration that will inspire any meat and BBQ enthusiast
Grill Fest runs from 12pm to 4pm on Monday
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peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of Wicklow Hospice
Pre-deceased by his father Jimmy and mother Bridie
Deeply missed and forever treasured by his sisters Anne
James will be reposing at McCrea''s Funeral Home
Carnew (Y14EK24) this Tuesday afternoon from 3.00pm to 8.00pm
Removal Wednesday morning at 11.30am to St. Brigid's Church, Tomacork arriving for 12.00 noon Funeral Mass,  which can also be viewed on <a target='_blank' href="https://www.facebook.com/CarnewTomacorkParish/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CarnewTomacorkParish/</a>  followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
 To leave messages of condolence for the family, please use the link below. 
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Wicklow Hospice and / or
Enquiries to McCrea's Funeral Home Carnew 087 2888981.
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Simone Nelson of Bray, Co. Wicklow, passed away on 27th April, 2025, unexpectedly at home. Wonderful Mammy of Lizzie and Gracie, dearly loved daughter of Kathryn and Dermot, much loved sister of Alfie and Rosie, lovingly remembered by the Nelson and Farrell families and her wide circle of friends. Reunited with her beloved grandparents Kathleen and Tommy Nelson.
Reposing at her mother’s home on Thursday (1st May) from 4.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (2nd May) at 11.00am in St. Peter’s Church, Little Bray followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
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A handsome <a href="https://www.myhome.ie/residential/brochure/18-shandon-drive-phibsborough-dublin-7/4922497" rel="">three-bedroom, one-bathroom semidetached redbrick</a> that has vehicular rear access that adjoins Shandon pitch and putt club
The D2-rated property measures 98sq m (1,055 sq ft) has two separate reception rooms
an L-shaped kitchen that opens out to the garden and a sizeable wet room downstairs
as well as three bedrooms and a shower room upstairs
Set at the end of a cul-de-sac, this private, <a href="https://www.mulleryogara.ie/property/reba-lodge-34-braemor-drive-churchtown-dublin-14" target="_self" rel="" title="https://www.mulleryogara.ie/property/reba-lodge-34-braemor-drive-churchtown-dublin-14">detached three-bedroom house</a> is close to the Dodder river walk
It has interconnecting rooms at entrance level with steel beams framing the glazed dining area
There are mountain views from the principal bedroom of the B3-rated house
which extends to 140sq m (1,606sq ft) and includes a 12m garden room
On view: By appointment at mulleryogara.ie 
A <a href="https://www.sherryfitz.ie/buy/house/dublin/foxrock/72-clonkeen-drive-foxrock" target="_self" rel="" title="https://www.sherryfitz.ie/buy/house/dublin/foxrock/72-clonkeen-drive-foxrock">four-bedroom, three-bathroom, semi-D</a>
with a D2 Ber and a wheelchair-friendly granny flat space within the main house
This part of the ground floor runs the length of the house and gives a bedroom
Set on a garden square, this <a href="https://search.savills.com/ie/en/property-detail/gbcounduy250017" target="_self" rel="" title="https://search.savills.com/ie/en/property-detail/gbcounduy250017">period family home</a> has original features
features a two-bedroom flat at garden level and a further three bedrooms on the second floor
has a view over the square and a west-facing rear garden
On view: By appointment at wicklowproperty.com
Alanna Gallagher is a property journalist with The Irish Times