Wicklow News

7,000 Ecstasy Tablets Seized in Enniskerry     (Friday, December 14 2007)
Gardai have seized 7,000 ecstasy tablets, worth €70,000. The seizure was made by the local drug unit during a search of a house at Kilgarron Park in Enniskerry in the early hours of the morning.

Drug Link to Bray Death Investigated     (Tuesday, December 11 2007)
It is suspected that the death of a 24-year-old man, who died suddenly in Co Wicklow in the past 48 hours, may have been cocaine related. Paul Byrne lived with his parents and was the father of a nine-month-old baby girl.

Hundreds Mourn Katy French Funeral in Enniskerry      (Tuesday, December 11 2007)
Hundreds of mourners are expected to attend the funeral of model Katy French in Co Wicklow today. The 24-year-old is due to be laid to rest following a service at St Patrick's Church in Powerscourt, Enniskerry, at 2pm.

Monument for the Irish, Championed by Co. Wicklow Man     (Thursday, December 6 2007)
Brendan Flynn is leading a campaign to raise $200,000 to build an Irish Monument in Canada. "This is for all the Irish people that ever got off a boat or a plane or a train into Canada," said Flynn, himself an immigrant from County Wicklow.

Arklow and North Wales in Joint Electric Venture     (Thursday, December 6 2007)
UK power regulator Ofgem has awarded Imera licences to build two underwater electricity interconnectors between Wales and the Republic.

Wicklow's De Burca says'Greenest Budget Yet'      (Thursday, December 6 2007)
Green Party Senator, Deirdre de Burca has welcomed the first budget in the State's history to contain a strong 'green' dimension. Senator de Burca said it placed a strong emphasis on the fight against climate change and that there were new measures to start curbing carbon emissions through innovative changes to vehicle registration tax and motor tax.

Roche Asks Wicklow to Act on Graveyard     (Thursday, December 6 2007)
Minister Dick Roche has asked Wicklow County Council to take “effective
steps to end the ongoing difficulties regarding public access to the
Yewtree/Balisland Graveyard.”

Expert to Investigate Bray Fire-Fighters Deaths     (Tuesday, December 4 2007)
The widow of one of the part-time firemen killed in a blaze at a disused factory in September said she will employ an American Fire Marshall to carry out an independent inquiry.

Greystones gets Charlesland District Shopping Centre Go Ahead     (Saturday, December 1 2007)
Sean Dunne and developer Sean Mulryan were granted permission for the Charlesland District Shopping Centre, consisting of an enterprise centre, offices and a number of houses in Greystones by Wicklow County Council.

Support County Wicklow Gadrens says de Burca     (Thursday, November 22 2007)
Senator de Burca says that public interest in Community Gardens is growing
rapidly across the country as these gardens answer a need in local
communities for food grown locally and organically, and also as an area for
wildlife.

Parnell Summer School Opens in Avondale     (Monday, August 13 2007)
Politicians and academics will gather at Avondale, near Rathdrum today for the annual five-day Parnell Summer School. New Fianna Fáil TD Joe Behan will open the event, which will focus its 2007 theme on the changes in Irish culture, society and politics.

Man Dies on Notorious N11 Stretch     (Monday, August 13 2007)
A 23-year-old Arklow man was killed instantly when the car he was driving was in collision with another vehicle at a notorious stretch of the N11 between the Arklow and Rathnew by-passes near The Tap pub on Saturday.

Woman Found in Wicklow Hills Search     (Sunday, August 12 2007)
Gardai and mountain search rescue teams have located a woman who was reported missing in the Wicklow mountains on Saturday evening. She was found in the Enniskerry area and has not suffered any injuries.

McManus 'Regrets' Greystones Marina Decision     (Saturday, August 11 2007)
Wicklow TD and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Liz McManus has expressed her regret at the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant permission for the Marina at Greystones Harbour.

Gardaí Call for Help in Finding Missing Bray Man     (Saturday, August 11 2007)
Gardaí in Bray have asked for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 64-year-old Sean O' Toole from Dargan Street, Bray, Co Wicklow. Mr O'Toole has not been seen since 5pm on 2 August 2007 and gardaí and Mr O Toole's family are concerned for his well being.