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Sea Life Bray is the only aquarium on the east coast of Ireland (stock pic)

Sea Life aquarium in Bray to close after 25 years

The Sea Life aquarium in Bray, Co Wicklow, is to close in December after more than 25 years.

There are concerns that the erosion could eventually have an impact on the nearby railway line

Parts of Wicklow coastline eroded after Storm Babet

Calls have been made for immediate action to be taken to protect a vulnerable stretch of coastline in County Wicklow from further erosion.

Environment • 27 Oct 23

Watch: Waterfall in full flow after heavy rain

Heavy rainfall in Wicklow has resulted in a spectacular flow at Powerscourt Waterfall.

Ireland • 21 Oct 23

Gardaí say there are no further details at this time (File image)

Man, 80s, dies in Co Wicklow house fire

A man in his 80s has died in a house fire in Roundwood, Co Wicklow.

Leinster • 18 Oct 23

The drone was towed back to shore and handed over to its owner

RNLI responds after large drone crashes off Wicklow

The RNLI was called to respond after a large drone crashed into the sea off the coast of Co Wicklow this afternoon.

Wicklow • 14 Sep 23

The man has since been charged and appeared before Bray District Court

Man arrested after cocaine and replica firearms seized

A man has been arrested after €75,000 of suspected cocaine and two replica firearms were seized in Co Wicklow.

Leinster • 14 Sep 23

International sheepdog trials get under way in Wicklow

The créme de la créme of sheepdogs from Ireland and Britain have come to Co Wicklow for the International Sheepdog Trial 2023 - a three-day event that will see one of 60 dogs and their handlers winning the Supreme Championship.

Leinster • 10 Sep 23

Four significant cracks run across the stone

'Lasting damage' done to Deer Stone in Glendalough

Lasting damage has been caused to the Deer Stone in Glendalough, Co Wicklow, in what appears to be an act of vandalism, according to Project Manager for HeritageMaps.ie Pat Reid.

Leinster • 10 Aug 23

Developer, Mr Kavanagh's Beaksonshaw Hill Ltd lodged plans with the council for 85 dwellings made up of 55 apartments and 30 houses

Locals oppose 85 unit residential scheme for Delgany

Locals in the County Wicklow village of Delgany are opposing plans by a Greg Kavanagh firm to construct an apartment block scheme for the area.

Business • 03 May 23

Known as the Zig-Zags, it was facilitated through a formal agreement with the landowner and County Wicklow Partnership

Wicklow walking route closed after alleged assault

A famous walking route in the Glenmalure valley in Co Wicklow has been closed following an alleged assault on the landowner, who had voluntarily allowed walkers traverse his land for the last 15 years.

Regional • 23 Mar 23

Gordon Black, 73, a former leader of the Boys' Brigade, pleaded guilty at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court to four counts of indecent assault on the younger brother on unknown dates between 1977 and 1982

Former youth leader jailed for sexual offences

A former youth group leader has been sentenced to three years in prison for sexual offences on two young brothers from Co Wicklow over 40 years ago in a case which a court heard involved "a high level of grooming."

Leinster • 10 Mar 23

Penneys new store in Bray is due to open later this year

Penneys to open first Co Wicklow store in Bray

Penneys plans to open a new store in Bray later this year - its first outlet in Co Wicklow and its 38th store in Ireland.

Business • 17 Feb 23

A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

Gardaí investigating Wicklow murder release man

A man aged in late 30s who was arrested yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne has been released without charge.

Leinster • 31 Jan 23

St Kevin's Way runs from either Hollywood or Valleymount in Co Wicklow to the Wicklow Gap

Irish pilgrim journeys on rise - expert

Those looking for a new challenge for 2023 might consider walking one of Ireland's ancient pilgrim paths.

Regional • 03 Jan 23

The Grand Hotel in Wicklow has been a Direct Provision Centre since 2018

Wicklow protest over Direct Provision centre changes

A protest is taking place in Wicklow town to demonstrate against recent changes at a Direct Provision centre in the town.

Regional • 27 Nov 22

Wildacres is a 17.5-acre mosaic of habitats along the Redcross river

From agricultural land to nature reserve in five years

A couple who in five years transformed agricultural land in Co Wicklow into a nature reserve hope to inspire others to take action to halt biodiversity loss.

Climate Heroes • 26 Nov 22

The Grand Hotel became a Direct Provision Centre in 2018

Families moved out of Wicklow direct provision centre

Concerns have been raised in Wicklow after a number of families were moved out of a direct provision centre in a former hotel in the town, to allow mainly single men to be accommodated there.

Leinster • 15 Nov 22

The ceiling for new homes in Wicklow under the plan has been set at 8,467

Review of Wicklow development plan sought by developers

Two of Ireland's largest home builders are asking the High Court for permission to take judicial review proceedings over the new Wicklow County Development Plan.

Business • 27 Oct 22

Poultry owners are being warned to remain vigilant (Stock image)

Bird flu outbreak at Wicklow premises

Restrictions are in place around a premises in Co Wicklow tonight after an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in a captive flock.

Leinster • 24 Oct 22

Rachel Dempsey has been running workshops "to transform eco-anxiety into eco-resilience"

Climate anxiety on the rise for a 'planet in peril'

Europe's most severe drought in centuries, a 'staggering' rate of global tree losses from fires, and a dire prognosis for Germany's five alpine glaciers.

Climate Heroes • 27 Aug 22

The man was taken to St Vincent's Hospital to be treated for his injuries, before being later transferred to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is described as critical

Man in critical condition following Arklow assault

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an assault of a man in Wicklow on Tuesday morning, which has left him in a critical condition.

Regional • 05 Aug 22

Stevan Hartung's work ranges from bespoke residential commissions to large scale installations

Furniture maker crafts native Irish woodland in Wicklow

Planting trees has emerged as a low cost, high impact way of tackling the climate crisis. Individuals, businesses and governments are all at it.

Climate Heroes • 30 Jul 22

Over 30 aircraft featured at the show which is now in its 15th year

Silver Swallows soar as Bray air show returns

Bray Air Display returned today after a two-year absence due to Covid-19 restrictions and got under way with an appearance from the Irish Air Corps display team, the Silver Swallows.

Leinster • 24 Jul 22