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Council News, Latest News 12 March 2021

Wicklow County Council Library Service launch Seachtain na Gaeilge online events

Fáilte chuig Seachtain na Gaeilge atá ag rith ó 10ú-17ú de Mhárta i Leabharlann Chill Mhantáin. Beidh scéalta do pháistí óga, ámhránaíocht, ceol na cruite agus a leithéid ar siúl gach lá! Tá eachtraí éagsúla ag tarlú ins na bunscoileanna freisin. Coimeád súil amach do ...

Council News, Latest News 10 March 2021

Wicklow County Council’s Community Award Scheme open for applications

As part of its commitment to supporting local community development, Wicklow County Council operates an annual Community Award Scheme. The fund for 2021 will be available as grant aid to successful community groups and local organisations wishing to undertake community projects in their area. COMMUNITY GRANTS ...

Council News, Latest News 08 March 2021

Wicklow County Council is giving its support to National Tree Week

Wicklow County Council is giving its support to National Tree Week which runs from Sunday, March 21st to Saturday, 27th March and this year is a virtual event. Organised by the Tree Council of Ireland, it will be available through the Council’s website because of COVID-19 ...

Council News, Latest News 08 March 2021

Applications invited for the Community Monuments Fund

Groups and individuals throughout Wicklow are invited to apply for grants under the Community Monuments Fund (CMF). The Community Monuments Fund was first established by the Department of Housing Heritage and Local Government in 2020 to provide investment in Ireland’s archaeological heritage. Part of the funding is ...

Council News, Latest News 08 March 2021

Wicklow is to feature in a recently launched ‘Ireland – County by County’ travel series which will be extensively aired throughout the US television network

Wicklow is to feature in a recently launched ‘Ireland - County by County’ travel series which will be extensively aired throughout the US television network. Featuring 10 counties - this exciting new television showcase will reveal the best of Ireland county by county to television audiences ...

Council News, Latest News 04 March 2021

Have your say on the Enniskerry Village Renewal Part 8

In accordance with provisions of PART XI of the Planning Acts 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Wicklow County Council proposes: Carrying out works to The Square, which includes protected structure 03-21, ...

Read some historical St. Patrick’s Day facts

Below are some historical St. Patrick’s Day Bray facts curated by Brian White from Bray Cualann Historical Society: According to Jackman Conmey who wrote an article in a journal called 'The Shamrock' on July, 28th 1877, “The earliest notice I have seen of Bray is ...

Council News, Latest News 03 March 2021

WEBINAR: Introduction to Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable tourism is the subject of a free Webinar on Tuesday, 16th March 2021 (from 10 am to 12 pm) organised by Wicklow County Council and Wicklow Tourism Alliance. The Webinar is aimed at helping Tourism Businesses in County Wicklow to start their journey to sustainability. Sustainable ...

Council News, Latest News 03 March 2021

Spring into Heritage – Bucket list and talks

March has arrived and with it the latest ‘Spring into Heritage’ events and publications from the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council and supported by Healthy Ireland through the ‘Keep Well’ campaign Those interested can pick up a free ‘Spring into Heritage’ Bucket List and get ...

Council News, Latest News 03 March 2021

Wicklow County Council Launches “Period Poverty” Initiative

Sanitary products will be made available free in the public toilets of Wicklow County Libraries and County buildings under a new initiative to tackle “period poverty.” Period poverty – loosely defined as not being able to afford to buy adequate supplies of sanitary products – is ...

Council News, Latest News 02 March 2021

Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk closed following landslide

It was necessary to close the Cliff Walk between Bray and Greystones over the weekend due to a number of landslides as the cliff has become unstable in parts due to the prolonged period of very heavy rainfall on top of the very wet preceding ...

Council News, Latest News 26 February 2021

Breaking down Barriers: A Conversation with Wicklow’s Women Councillors

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a woman in local politics, or maybe you’ve thought about running yourself? Join us at ‘Breaking down Barriers’ on Thursday, March 11th, for a discussion between Wicklow County Council’s female elected representatives and national experts on women in politics, ...

Council News, Latest News 24 February 2021

Kiosks at Bray Seafront for 2021 Season

Bray Tourism invite expressions of interest from individuals seeking to lease the Kiosks at Bray Seafront for the period from April 2021 until October 2021. There are a total of five Kiosks available running from North to South with No. 2 being nearest to the ...

Council News, Latest News 18 February 2021

Road Works L-1010 Kilgarron Hill, Enniskerry

Wicklow County Council wishes to advise the public that work to install a new surface water drainage pipe at L-1010 Kilgarron Hill, Enniskerry will commence on Monday the 22nd February. This is to service new development in the area. The work is expected to last ...

Council News, Latest News 08 February 2021

Wicklow plays its part in new campaign to get Ireland reading during Covid

Wicklow County Council Library Service has organised a number of online events to celebrate the Ireland Reads campaign. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; ...

Council News, Latest News 02 February 2021

Wicklow Community Funding tops €4.64 Million in 2020

Grant funding of €4.64m was administered by Wicklow County Council’s Community, Cultural & Social Development Directorate in 2020. Wicklow did exceptionally well under the various Town & Village enhancement schemes in 2020, securing funding of €961,538 for 25 different projects spread across the county. The Council’s own ...

Council News, Latest News 29 January 2021

Wicklow County Arts Office to offer funded coaching/mentoring sessions

Wicklow County Council Arts Office is developing a suite of professional supports for artists and arts professionals in recognition of disruption to lives and livelihoods brought about by COVID-19. These will complement the funding supports it makes available through grants. Already, 2021 looks set to be another ...

Council News, Latest News 27 January 2021

Deadline extended for built heritage funding schemes

Wicklow County Council is pleased to announce an extension of the period for applications to the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) grant schemes until 26th February 2021. The application period was extended by one month by the Department of Housing, ...

Council News, Latest News 25 January 2021

Bray ranks 7th in the latest Irish Business Against Litter League

Bray has been assessed as the being ‘Clean to European Norms’ in the latest Irish Business Against Litter League (IBAL). Last year Bray was tied at 19th in the league but this year the town has has risen to 7th overall. An Tasice, who carry out the ...

Council News, Latest News 22 January 2021

Have your say on the County Wicklow Screen Sector Development Strategy

Public input to a survey which will help shape the County Wicklow Screen Sector Development Strategy over the next five years is being sought by Wicklow County Council. Two companies - Saffery Champness Ireland and Nordicity - have been commissioned by the Council to develop its ...