wicklow

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

Man arrested with €2.4 million of cocaine at Rosslare Europort

The drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched a vehicle that had exited a ferry from Cherbourg, France.

23.8k

Mar 19th 2023, 7:25 PM

This month

March 2023

# Gardaí

Two arrested and €27,000 worth of drugs seized during raids in Co Wicklow

During the operation two residential properties were searched in Wicklow Town and Greystones along with an industrial unit in Delgany.

19.3k

Mar 11th 2023, 2:01 PM

# Treacherous

Ice warning in place for 15 counties as temperatures to drop to -5 degrees tonight

Ahead of an expected thaw tomorrow, the RSA is advising road users to remain vigilant on the roads.

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Updated

Mar 10th 2023, 10:50 PM

# conservation area

Two men convicted and fined for using scrambler bikes in protected area of Wicklow Mountains

The court heard the men travelled an estimated 7km across protected habitat, causing damage to the vulnerable blanket bog habitat.

18.1k

Mar 6th 2023, 2:27 PM

# Division 4

Wicklow finish strong to stun Leitrim, Sligo and Carlow pick up wins

A round-up of the weekend’s Allianz Football League Division 4 action.

4.9k

Mar 5th 2023, 5:17 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Courts

Man who sexually abused his sister during childhood sentenced to eight years

As a child she had attempted to tell her parents what was happening to her but was disbelieved, the court heard.

29.7k

Feb 27th 2023, 6:10 PM

# Wicklow

Man receives six-year sentence for burglary at home of blues singer Mary Coughlan

The judge noted that Coughlan was ‘fortunate to be with two able-bodied men’ when she interrupted the burglary at her home.

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Feb 21st 2023, 10:46 PM

# Wrap

Cavan and Offaly continue winning ways; McEntee's Sligo overcome McConville's Wicklow

In Division 4, Leitrim and Laois lead the way with two wins from two.

4.3k

Feb 5th 2023, 4:51 PM

This year

2023

# Arrest

Man arrested over murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne whose skeletal remains were found in 2010

Byrne (20) was last seen on 15 July 2009 at Kilmartin Green, Tallaght in Dublin.

16.6k

Jan 30th 2023, 6:08 PM

# Wicklow

Man arrested and €100,000 of cocaine seized by Gardaí in Arklow yesterday

A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene and is being detained at Rathmines Garda Station.

16.0k

Jan 29th 2023, 4:07 PM

# Leinster

O'Gara shoots 1-4 as Dublin claim early O'Byrne Cup victory over Wicklow

Baltinglass hosted tonight’s clash.

18.0k

Jan 4th 2023, 10:11 PM

Last year

2022

# Baltinglass

Woman (60s) killed in two-car collision in Wicklow late last night

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

30.9k

Dec 25th 2022, 10:56 AM

# Wicklow

Gardaí appeal for witnesses following aggravated burglary in Greystones

One woman in her 40s was injured during the burglary.

18.1k

Dec 24th 2022, 10:15 AM

# success

Wicklow Rugby Club lift first national trophy after famous AIL Conference final win

Naoise O’Reilly’s nimbly-taken try on the hour-mark guided Wicklow to glory against Galwegians yesterday.

4.8k

Dec 11th 2022, 10:38 AM

# denis nolan

Defrocked priest due to be sentenced next month for raping a child in a Wicklow parish

Denis Nolan was the curate in Rathnew from 1988 to 2012, having been ordained in 1979.

31.9k

Nov 15th 2022, 8:53 PM

# Blessington

Suspected arson attack overnight at home in Co Wicklow

The attack occurred in a housing estate on the edge of Blessington.

33.2k

Oct 29th 2022, 2:38 PM

# Lightning

'No impact on the grid' after wind turbine catches fire during lightning storm off Wicklow coast

A vessel reported seeing a wind turbine on fire at around 12 noon yesterday.

16.7k

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Oct 20th 2022, 4:05 PM

# Gardaí

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to aggravated burglary in Arklow

A number of men forced their way into a property in the Wicklow village.

15.5k

Oct 9th 2022, 5:34 PM

# All Clear

Irish Water says supplies in Dublin and Wicklow safe to drink after reports of 'earthy' taste

Irish Water conducted tests of the drinking water in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Dublin City and North and East Wicklow areas.

12.2k

Oct 5th 2022, 9:45 PM

# Wicklow

Wicklow landowners fined €1,000 each for setting gorse on fire out of season

Burning living vegetation during the closed season is an offence under Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976-2018.

20.2k

Oct 5th 2022, 6:49 PM

# Water quality

Irish Water investigates reports of 'earthy' drinking water in Dublin and Wicklow

The utility company said the water is safe to drink.

17.5k

Oct 3rd 2022, 5:18 PM

# Charlie Bird

Charlie Bird has been conferred with the Freedom of County Wicklow

He is only the third receipient of the honour, after Daniel Day-Lewis and Katie Taylor.

18.3k

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Sep 26th 2022, 8:35 PM

# Rail Disruption

Irish Rail customers face 'significant disruption' this weekend due to engineering works

It will see lines closed between Portarlington and Limerick Junction, and Dun Laoghaire and Wicklow.

17.2k

Sep 24th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Sponsored By Glenveagh Homes

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14.4k

Sep 16th 2022, 11:05 AM

# women's ail

Old Belvedere overcome UL Bohs, Galwegians cruise to victory with 12-try rout

Old Belvedere, Galwegians and Blackrock College all secured wins on the opening day.

4.1k

Sep 10th 2022, 9:47 PM

# Arklow

Fire-fighters extinguish 'significant' industrial fire in Co Wicklow

The fire broke out in the Croghan Industrial Estate in Arklow.

31.6k

Aug 21st 2022, 5:10 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Has your area ever been used for a film set?

A large film set in Wicklow has popped up overlooking a beach beauty spot.

27.3k

Aug 20th 2022, 9:45 AM

# magheramore beach

Wicklow council probed ‘film set’ house structure at beauty spot on hospitality mogul’s land

The landowner – a company owned by Paddy McKillen Jr of Press Up – said no planning permission was needed for ‘temporary’ structure.

93.9k

Aug 20th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Organised Crime

Probe into alleged garda leak to a crime gang about a protected witness

The investigation is believed to be linked to associates of the Kinahan organised crime group.

37.7k

Aug 17th 2022, 8:37 PM

# Accident

Horserider airlifted to hospital after accident in Wicklow

The rider was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

50.7k

Aug 14th 2022, 7:07 PM

# Bray

Gardaí seize €90,000 worth of drugs following search of car in Wicklow

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure.

14.7k

Aug 5th 2022, 12:34 PM

# Missing

Gardaí and family concerned for welfare of 37-year-old man missing from Wicklow

Damien Bain has been missing from his home in Wicklow Town since Friday 15 July.

25.1k

Aug 3rd 2022, 10:23 PM

# Wicklow

Major DART delays after passengers on stalled trains outside Bray force open doors

Some customers warned people on board the trains were close to fainting due to the heat.

67.9k

Jul 24th 2022, 5:59 PM

# Wicklow

Woman rearrested in Wicklow stabbing death investigation

Juris Viktorovs, 36, was stabbed to death in an incident at a house in Ballyconnell, Shillelagh, County Wicklow on 10 February last.

17.4k

Jul 19th 2022, 2:35 PM

# Crone Woods

Wicklow Fire Service battling forest fire since early hours at popular hiking spot

The Air Corps have been called to the scene too.

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Jul 19th 2022, 1:30 PM

# Planning

Planning permission refused for Wicklow wind farm due to nearby Air Corps activity

The proposed site is just under 2.5 kilometres from Coolmoney Defence Forces camp.

18.6k

May 20th 2022, 2:20 PM

# garden county

Case for the Tailteann Cup, a life committed to Wicklow football and March manager change

The Wicklow footballers play Waterford in the Tailteann Cup preliminary round on Saturday.

3.8k

May 18th 2022, 6:30 AM

Meath fire 4-13 past Wicklow to book Leinster semi-final spot

Two early goals from Jack O’Connor and James McEntee helped Meath to a home victory.

8.3k

May 1st 2022, 4:13 PM

# greystones

Woman in her 50s dies after getting into difficulty while swimming off Wicklow

Emergency services attended the scene shortly after 12:30pm following reports of three swimmers in trouble.

62.0k

Apr 23rd 2022, 6:13 PM

# Wicklow

Coastal erosion and cost of repairs endangers Bray cliff walk

Wicklow County Council were forced to close off parts of the Bray Cliff Walk last year.

42.0k

Apr 17th 2022, 4:03 PM