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Town's only hotel faces closedown

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

THE FUTURE of the Grand Hotel in Wicklow hangs precariously in the balance after the High Court granted it examinership. The landmark hotel was given at least 35 days to strike a deal with creditors and structure a return to solvency.

A bird's eye view of beauty

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

TOURISM BOARD TAKES TO THE SKIES TO PROMOTE WICKLOW IF ANYONE was ever in any doubt about the beauty that makes the Garden County what it is then they only have to clasp their eyes on a stunning new selection of Wicklow images, shot from above.

Hook attends Daffodil Day launch

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

BROADCASTER GEORGE HOOK joined volunteers from Bray and Greystones last week at the launch of Daffodil Day which takes place on Friday March 26.

Man's remains are found in burning car

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

COUNTY WICKLOW GARDAÍ say they are not treating as suspicious the death of man whose remains were found in a burning car at Djouce Woods on Monday morning.

Concerns grow for missing man

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

THE NAME of the 19-year-old missing since last weekend when his clothes were found abandoned on Wicklow's new pier has been released by the gardai.

Newer councillors gang up on Long over 'jumping the gun' allegations

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

CLLR. EAMONN LONG was in the firing line this week following his claims that a fellow councillor was breaking a strict embargo by informing housing applicants that they had been successful.

Support for ban on certain legal highs

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

DRUG MINISTER John Curran's move to ban a range of legal highs sold in 'Head-Shops' across the country has received the full backing of local councillors at both town and county council level.

Tempers flare over U.S. trip on St. Patrick's Day

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

A WICKLOW County Council trip to New York for St. Patrick's Day is to go ahead despite allegations that it would be a waste of money at a time of such financial difficulty at home.

Questions raised over Council offices raid

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

A PROPOSAL TO suspend standing orders at Wicklow County Council in order to discuss last week's Garda raid at County Buildings was outvoted by members, who said they were loathe to get into the matter before an outcome of official investigations has been reached.

Micko brings Sam along to launch of family walk

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

THE NINTH Wicklow Summer Family Walk was officially launched by Mick O'Dwyer who was accompanied by the Sam Maguire Cup.

Bank building De La Salle boys in AIB regional final

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

STUDENTS ATTENDING De La Salle in Wicklow town have been learning all about banking thanks to a group of money savvy school mates.

Council receives €9m to repair €14m road damage

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

WICKLOW RECEIVED more than €9 million under the 2010 Regional and Local Roads programme last week.

Wicklow face Carlow in crucial league game

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

THIS IS another big weekend for Wicklow with three county teams in action in championship and league games. It is also a weekend that sees the start of the 2010 competitions in the county with a full-round of division one league games scheduled to be played.

Dundalk first up for Bray

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

THIS FRIDAY SEES Bray Wanderers kick off their 2010 Premier Division campaign with a home clash with Dundalk. Wanderers were meant to be competing in the First Division this season but due to Cork City folding last week, the Seagulls were reinstated to the Premier Division.

Wicklow battle hard but Carlow take the spoils

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

WICKLOW entertained Carlow in the second round of the cup on Sunday. From the off the Wicklow pack had the upperhand on their much bigger opponents. The Wicklow pack led by captain Shane Carroll tore into the Carlow pack.

Welterweight Nolan loses out to reigning champion

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

ADAM NOLAN put in a huge performance before going out to reigning champion, Willie McLoughlin in their National Senior Welterweight quarterfinal at the National Stadium on Friday night last.

Interesting ties in Wicklow Cup draw

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

THE LAST 16 draw for the Wicklow Cup has been made and it has thrown up some interesting ties. There are two all Premier Division ties to look forward to, in-form Richmond Rovers are set to entertain St. Anthony's A at the Ballywaltrim Recreational Park while Glenview FC face a tricky trip to Celtic Park, Arklow, for their match with Arklow Celtic.

'Horse' to get groomed

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

WELL KNOWN local character Noel 'Horse' Murphy will have his hair all shaved off in Lil Doyle's of Barndarrig, including his long, white beard.

Dance-off brings teens' best moves

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:11:17 +0000

THERE WAS a great night of fun and dancing in Aras Lorcain last Friday night for the Dance Off teenage disco. The night which was organised by Arklow What About Youth (AWAY) saw teenagers from Arklow and the surrounding areas enjoy a great night out.

Karl graduates as trainee manager

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

KARL QUINN, from Wicklow, was recently honoured at a Fáilte Ireland Trainee Manager Development Programme (TMDP) graduation ceremony which was held in Dublin.

Rathnew's reason to rejoice

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

RATHNEW GAA had a unique treble to celebrate at the club dinner dance held in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Last season the club helped itself to the Senior Championship, the Junior C Championship and the one off tournament to celebrate 125 years of the GAA.

Sam pays a visit to Annacurra

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:44 +0000

THERE was great excitement at St. Brigid's N.S, Annacurra recently when the Sam Maguire Cup was brought to the school.