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Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of Culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and aims to open up pathways to ongoing engagement. An annual, all-island public event which ...

Opportunity for groups to take positive action on the ground – planting trees for climate action this Winter. Wicklow County Council’s annual tree grant is now open for applications until Friday 27th September. The grant provides funding to local groups to plant trees on public spaces ...

National Heritage Week takes place from Saturday, August 17th to Sunday, August 25th. This year, the list of events promises to be bigger than ever, with over 60 events scheduled to take place over nine days. The majority of events are free and family friendly and ...

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, €16.5 million to deliver 185 community projects across the country. The major investment will support a diverse range of projects such as upgrades to sports facilities, community centres, parks, ...

Wicklow is thrilled to announce the return of HER Outdoors Week, celebrating females of all ages and abilities embracing the outdoors. Running from August 12th to 18th, this year promises an even more exciting lineup with increased collaboration from local clubs, offering a wide range ...

Bray has once again been named one of the world's most underrated travel destinations by Time Out. This seaside town in Ireland has earned a spot on the list for the second time, with Time Out highlighting its appeal among 24 other global destinations. Other locations ...

Brave Maeve Family Festival debuts this year, celebrating family, folklore, and fun, inspired by the mythical tale of Brave Maeve. Celebrate the mythical story of Brave Maeve, a legendary heroine awakening from a centuries-long slumber to bring magic, courage, and joy back to the land. This ...

Bray's sizzling Beach BBQ Festival is returning this July, ready to ignite the summer party vibe once again! Prepare for an unforgettable weekend filled with sun, sand, and mouth-watering food as the Beach BBQ Festival returns to Bray's stunning seafront on Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, ...

Attention book lovers! Mark your calendars for Saturday 6th July, and join us at Ballywaltrim Library for a fantastic book sale featuring a wide range of ex-library stock, where all proceeds will support the Bray Women’s Refuge. Discover a treasure trove of hard-to-find items and rare ...

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the Bray Air Display takes off on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024! This year’s show promises to be a spectacular event, featuring the awe-inspiring skills of world-class pilots who will fill the skies over Bray with thrilling aerobatics and ...

Bray South Promenade swimmers should be aware that the bathing water may have increased levels of bacteria in the coming days due to the activation of the Bray Sewage Pumping Station Storm Water Outfalls. To reduce the risk of illness, beach users should take the following ...

An Taoiseach Simon Harris announced the successful projects in Co. Wicklow on Tuesday evening, 21st May 2024, at an Awards Ceremony held in the Tramway Theatre, Blessington. The Local Enhancement Programme 2024 was launched in December 2023 by Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Rural and Community ...

Cruinniú na nÓg, the National Day of Creativity for children and young people, returns to County Wicklow on Saturday, 15th June 2024. A flagship initiative of Creative Ireland’s ‘Creative Youth Plan,’ Cruinniú na nÓg aims to enable, celebrate, and encourage the creative potential of children and ...

Wicklow County Council is preparing the fourth County Wicklow Heritage Plan and you are invited to make your voice heard to help shape the process. As part of that, a series of drop-in clinics are scheduled to take place in libraries across the county over ...

An exhibition marking the 125 years since the original formation of Wicklow County Council is now on display in the foyer of County Buildings in Wicklow Town, and will be available to view for the remainder of May. The first local elections, held in April 1899, ...

Bike Week is coming up, and once again, Bolt thrilled to support The National Transport Authority in celebrating the benefits of cycling across Ireland. If you haven’t heard of National Bike Week, a series of exciting events will take place across the country from Saturday, ...

On Wednesday, May 8th, Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District Cllr. Melanie Corrigan officially opened the Kilmacanogue Marsh Trail. Cllr. Corrigan was also joined by Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Cllr. Aoife Flynn Kennedy. The rehabilitation of the Kilmacanogue Marsh and the creation of a biodiversity trail ...

Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership has announced the recipients of the Club Development Grant Scheme for 2024.  A record number, 78 clubs, will receive financial support through this grant scheme for 2024. One of the remits of Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is to support sports ...