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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.

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

Juris Viktorovs was found stabbed to death at his home in Ballyconnell in February

Man arrested in connection with fatal Wicklow assault

A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with a fatal assault in February this year.

Ireland • 22 Jul 22

Gardaí have been investigating a fatal assault in Ballyconnell

Woman due in court in connection with fatal assault

A woman in her 30s, arrested as part of an investigation into the fatal assault of a man in February, is due to appear before court tomorrow.

Regional • 20 Jul 22

Paul Handrick runs The Bee Sanctuary of Ireland with his wife Clare-Louise Donelan

'Save the bees, save the future' - sanctuary's warning

The only dedicated native wild bee sanctuary in Ireland is warning much more needs to be done to protect Ireland's endangered wild bee populations.

Climate Heroes • 16 Jul 22

The project 'Beyond the Trees Avondale' includes a 700m treetop walkway and a 12-storey high viewing tower

High hopes for new tower attraction in Wicklow

A new visitor attraction in Co Wicklow, which officially opened today, is expected to draw 250,000 visitors within its first full year.

Leinster • 07 Jul 22

Arno Verbeek is set to continue as a senior advisor to the partners of the Codling Wind Park project

Codling Wind Park submits application for Maritime Area

Offshore wind project Codling Wind Park has submitted its application for a Maritime Area Consent (MAC) to the Government.

Business • 28 Jun 22

SSE Renewables is actively developing Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park which will be located in an area situated six to 13km off the Co Wicklow coastline

Planning permission granted for Arklow Bank Wind Park

SSE Renewables has received planning permission from An Bord Pleanála to build its wind park off the Co Wicklow coast.

Business • 30 May 22

Fears for Air Corps aircraft scupper Wicklow windfarm

Fears over the safety of low flying Department of Defence Air Corps aircraft have helped put paid to plans for a €26.25m wind-farm in Co Wicklow's uplands.

Business • 19 May 22

Around €37,450 in cash was also seized, along with drug paraphernalia and a number of mobile phones

Man arrested after drugs and cash seized in Wicklow

A man in his 30s has been arrested after drugs with an estimated value of more than €39,000 was seized in Co Wicklow.

Regional • 21 Apr 22

Crowds of up to 100,000 people are expected in Bray for the event on 24 July

Bray Air Display set to return to the skies in July

After a two-year hiatus the organisers of the award-winning and hugely popular Bray Air Display have announced it will make a welcome return this summer.

Leinster • 03 Apr 22

Ganna Kabalyk and her daughters are among 20 families from Ukraine housed at a residential centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow

Charity houses over 20 Ukraine families in Greystones

A charity which helps people recover from addiction has housed over 20 families from Ukraine at a new residential centre in Co Wicklow.

Regional • 21 Mar 22

Scene in Ballyconnell has been sealed off

Two arrested over fatal stabbing in Wicklow

Two people have been arrested after a man in his 30s was fatally stabbed in Co Wicklow.

Ireland • 11 Feb 22

Ceola is the fourth best female axe thrower in the world

Pole dancing axe thrower has world target in her sights

While many people will be setting goals and resolutions for 2022, Ceola McGowan's target takes some beating. The 31-year-old Sligo woman is training for the World Championship of Double-bitted Axe Throwing in Canada next August.

Ireland • 27 Dec 21

The Coastal Quarter Strategic Housing Development (SHD) is the first phase of Ballymore's Harbour Point masterplan for the former golf club lands

Setback for Bray scheme on former golf club lands

Sean Mulryan's Ballymore Group has suffered a setback in its plans to develop a large-scale €190 million residential scheme on former Bray Golf Club lands.

Business • 16 Dec 21

The business shut after its renewal jumped from €26,000 this year to an unaffordable quote of €88,000 for the coming year

Squirrel's Scramble to reopen, secures insurance cover

Squirrel's Scramble, the popular Co Wicklow outdoor tree adventure park which closed in September after the cost of its insurance more than trebled, says it has found suitable cover and is to reopen next year.

Business • 23 Nov 21

Deliveroo now works with more than 1,000 self-employed riders around the country

Deliveroo expands services into Co Wicklow

Deliveroo continues its expansion around the country as it announces plans to open its service in Co Wicklow, with an initial focus on Greystones and Bray.

Business • 08 Sep 21