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The Department of Housing, Heritage and Local government has announced a new pilot scheme to provide conservation advice to owners of protected structures that could benefit Wicklow. The scheme will provide grants of €3,000 (ex VAT) to cover the cost of having a conservation-accredited architect visit ...

Autumn is a great time for exploring our coast and the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council is co-ordinating a number of upcoming events that may be of interest to many people. The annual Coastwatch survey season runs from September 15th to October 15th 2022 and ...

With just over a week to go until Culture Night (Oíche Chultúir) on Friday, September 23rd, Wicklow County Arts Office is excited to announce six new additions to the Wicklow programme. Celebrating culture, creativity and the arts, Culture Night is an all-island annual event which promotes ...

Wicklow County Council was highly praised for its housing policies by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin when he officially opened 31 new social houses at Ard Na Greinne estate in Bray on Friday, September 9th, 2022. He stated: “Wicklow County Council is an exemplar in its innovative ...

Wicklow County Council wishes to alert the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza HPAI (H5N1), known as ‘Bird Flu’, is currently circulating in wild birds, especially in breeding seabirds around Ireland. Members of the public are urged to avoid coming into close contact with any dead/injured seabird.  Over ...

The search is on for nominees for the 2022 Endeavour Awards, as Bray & District Chamber of Commerce launches a call on the local community to recognise and celebrate individuals and community groups who have made an outstanding contribution to the town. The awards will return ...

Farm to fork trails have been launched as part of the Wicklow Naturally food promotion campaign. The launch was hosted by renowned chef Catherine Fulvio in the gardens of Ballyknocken House and Cookery School. Welcoming guests she stated: “I’m very proud to be a part of Wicklow ...

The 17th edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 23rd 2022. Brought to you by the Arts Council and supported by local authorities, Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts. It seeks to actively ...

Arising from current weather patterns a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist. If you see a fire, do not delay; report it to the Fire and ...

National Heritage Week 2022 which runs from Saturday, 13th August, until Sunday, 21st August, will be celebrated across County Wicklow. In-person event and digital project organisers have responded with enthusiasm to this year's theme of sustainability and biodiversity, creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds ...

Wicklow Arts Office is inviting submissions to the 10th edition of the Strategic Projects Award Scheme. This scheme is open to artists, national resource organisations, individual curators, and artist collectives. Applications should focus on nurturing practice, enhancing connectivity, generating new perspectives and cultivating new voices within ...

Wicklow Sports and Recreation Partnership have launched its schedule of events for the ‘HER Wicklow, HER Outdoors’ week which takes place from Monday, August 8th to Sunday, August 14th. HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits ...

EcoTrail Wicklow has been successful in securing the support of Failte Ireland for this year’s edition of the popular trail Running Race. The objective of the support is to grow the event into a weekend experience and attract more overseas visitors. Starting and finishing at Bray ...

Grants of up to €500 are being provided by Wicklow County Council for the planting of native trees and hedgerows by communities in a bid to increase the amount of trees in our public space. Any community group, school, youth club, sports club can apply ...

Introducing Beach BBQ Festival… the new family-friendly scorcher takes place along Bray’s spectacular seafront. Bringing you a sizzling selection of activities including a funfair, demos, games, DJ sets, mouth-watering BBQ & food trucks next weekend (Saturday, July 16th & Sunday, July 17th, 2022).  Thrill-seekers can enjoy bumper cars, games, ...

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, today launched Climate Conversation 2022. People across the country are invited to have their say on how we can all play our part in securing our sustainable future. Climate Conversations 2022 will feed into, ...

Surface dressing will commence on the Old Long Hill on Friday 1st July and Kilgarron and Killegar from Monday 4th July. The traffic management for Old Long Hill and Killegar involves temporary closures with local access provided. A stop-go system will be in place for Kilgarron. All ...

The vital work of Wicklow County Council employees and the role they are playing in our county’s fight to tackle climate change is being highlighted for this year’s ‘Your Council Day’ which takes place on Friday 1st July. Across social media, #YourCouncilDay will showcase the work ...

In accordance with provisions of PART XI of the Planning Acts 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations (as amended), notice is hereby given that Wicklow County Council proposes: Installation of a playground at the Bogmeadow, Monastery, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. The works shall consist ...

Wicklow County Council hereby gives notice of the temporary closure of the following public road: Road to be closed Aravon Court Walkway, Bray, Co Wicklow Period of closure 27th July 2022 to the 25th September 2022 inclusive Alternative Routes The diversion route for pedestrians will be via Meath Road, Convent Avenue ...