homes & businesses WE DELIVER!- for 30 years SOUTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL MAYDAY EARLY EDUCATION RUGBY CHAMPS page 6 page 12 page 18 TimesSOUTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: , WICKLOW, GLENEALY, , AVOCA, , , , , , , AUGHRIM, RATHDRUM, , , , COOLATTIN, , . Tuesday 30th April 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] NEW CHURCH A STEP CLOSER A planning application has been submitted to Wicklow County Council for a new Anglican church building in Redcross. The planning application follows the deterioration of the temporary porta-cabin the church has been operating out of since 2007. The planning permis- Conary and St. Kevin's Heaney, and Pastor John sion is being sought by Church in Dunganstown. Anderson from Texas, the Select Vestry of Redcross Church has USA, who was visiting Dunganstown Union. been fundraising towards that year. The permission seeks "a the building of a new Roland, in return, visited multifunctional Church church centre as atten- Pastor Anderson's church building, associated car dance outgrew the old in a small Texas village parking accessed via a building some time ago. called Peaster with a road and entrance previ- Numbers attending the growing population, and ously approved together church have increased while there was inspired with connection to ser- from 25 to over 200 over with a vision for the vices and all associated the last two decades, and future of Redcross site works". The new the church has occupied Church. church building has been a temporary prefabricate The church explains designed by Connolly building since 2007. that it "began to trans- Architects in Wicklow Redcross Church form into a church that Town. explains that attendance reached out to the local Dunganstown Union increased dramatically community with church consists of three churches from the year 2000 fol- services that provided under care of the Church lowing a meeting worship and talks that of Ireland; Redcross between Redcross spoke to all ages. As the Church is part of a trinity Church Rector, Roland vision grew, Roly and of churches alongside St Heaney, Ministry Susan found that the Bartholomew's Church in Coordinator Susan church began to fill with

Kevin Brennan with Elizabeth and John Cunningham at the recent Shay Cullen Race Night fundraiser in Lynham's of Laragh.

young families and grounds that became an youth." all-purpose venue for The church currently Sunday services and mid- runs a parents and tod- week activities. dlers group, a Friday "The proposed building morning children's club project will allow us to with 70 children, a youth develop our current min- programme for teenagers istries and provide a and an indoor bowling Cllr modern and functional club. building which will be an In the planning appli- adequate worship space, cation's cover letter sub- allowing for continual mitted to the Council it's Irene growth, and also a build- stated that "Redcross ing that will enhance and Church is a Church of facilitate the local com- Ireland Church that has a munity of Redcross." heart to serve the local Fundraising for the community. Since 2001, Winters our vision has been to new building is still provide support and meet ongoing and has passed for a Positive the needs of the commu- the halfway mark. The nity and to be a spiritual Church states "Every gift Hard Working focal point for everyone gets us one step closer to in the area, especially to the building's comple- Community Voice young families. tion. Together we can "By 2007, we outgrew achieve our vision for the traditional church further outreach and building in Redcross for growth in Wicklow and Sunday morning services Ireland." and in that year we erect- A decision is due to be ed a temporary porta- made on the planning cabin in the church application in June. WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019 Vartry Rowing Club take on the Celtic Challenge

Vartry Rwoing Club in Wicklow Town will be racing 150 kilometers from Arklow to Wales on the May bank holiday weekend in fundraiser for St Vincent's cancer unit. The club was estab- challenge , a men's to be the beneficiaries this worthy cause you lished in 2013 and crew and a women's of their fundraising can do so via the St. every year competes in crew, and have chosen efforts. Vincent's 'Donate a long distance rowing the cancer care services If you would like to Gift' page at stvin- races of 15 to 20 kilo- in St Vincent's hospital make a donation for centsfoundation.ie. meters throughout the summer. In addition to These conventional dis- Wicklow Chamber Network Meeting tance races, every sec- ond year the club com- Wicklow Town & District Chamber will hold the next petes in the Bi-Annual Wicklow Network Meeting on Wednesday 1st May. Celtic challenge rowing race from Arklow to Please note that 10 minute presentation slots are available and if you are Aberstwyth in Wales. interested contact them to put your name forward before Wednesday 1st May. In conjunction with the The meeting will take place at The Bridge Tavern (upstairs), Wicklow Town club's participation in from 7.15am - 9am. There is a charge of €5 for a light breakfast. the Celtic challenge, This meeting is open to business owners, general managers, managing direc- their members endeav- tors and senior partners of their own companies. Members and non-members or to fundraise for a are welcome. worthy cause, in the Please RSVP Nicky at [email protected] if you would like to attend past the club has raised this meeting. funds for Wicklow hos- pice, wicklow lifeboat, Marie Keating founda- tion and divide aware- Pictured is Graham Plunkett with Lucy and Ellis Plunkett at the launch of the family Hell & ness. Back, a joint fundraiser between St. Patrick's and St. Cronan's national schools in Bray. The This year the club will be entering two crews event will take place on May 6th in Killruddery Estate. into the 2019 Celtic What’s Happening... Books of condolence opened Country Market & Boot Sales This has now moved to the 2nd Sunday of the at Wicklow County Council month. Encouraging local and non-local producers Wicklow County Council has opened an online Book of of plants, vegetables, crafts etc, the next event will be on Sun, 12th May, open from 10am to 4pm. Condolence for people who wish to express their sympathy to Bargains on practically anything from household family, partner and friends in Memory of Ms Lyra McKee. items to garden additions, and even vintage or Members of the public pathy on the tragic loss of County Council is giving antique treasures. Vans must be booked in. Please are invited to sign the Ms McKee and also to the pre-book indoor spaces early. Contact the the people of County Book of condolence on people of Sri Lanka at Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600 or email Wicklow the opportunity line at this time. [email protected] if you wish to book an indoor to express their heartfelt www.wicklow.ie/Living/ Mr Frank Curran, Chief space or if you prefer to sell outside just show up Your-Council/Customer- Executive, said "By open- sympathy to both commu- at 8am on the morning. Care/Books-of- ing the Books of nities on the tragic and Condolence, and once Condolence, Wicklow meaningless loss of life." Blessington DIL closed, the Book will be delivered to Ms McKee's First Saturday Book Sale The first ever Blessington Darkness Into Light partner and family. event will take place this year. The meeting point is A second online Book The May First Saturday Book Sale, which the town square, and the walk will begin at 4:15am of Condolence has been supports the Shankill Old Folks Association, on May 11th. You can register on darknessinto- opened in memory of the takes place between 10am and 1pm on Saturday light.ie. victims of the Easter May 4th. Sunday attacks in Sri Alzheimer's Tea Day Lanka. Once closed the The book sale takes place in the Shankill Old book will be delivered to Folks Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, so avail of the There will be a Tea Day event on Thursday 2nd the Sri Lankan Embassy opportunity to pick up some great reading material May from 10.30am - 12pm in the Old Ship, Main in . for the summer from the wide selection of books on St, Arklow. The event is a part of a national The Cathaoirleach of offer. Pictured is Verell Booth, one of the founders of the Shankill Old Folks fundraising drive for The Alzheimer Society of Wicklow County Donations of books, which must be in a good and Ireland. Council, Cllr Pat Vance, clean condition, other than school/text books, will Association, cutting her 100th birthday cake at a special party held in extends his deepest sym- be accepted on that day. her honour at the Wednesday Tea Club in the Shankill Old Folks Centre. Classical Music Club The May meeting will be on Wednesday 1st May, in the usual venue: Shankill Old Folks' Centre, BRAY WICKLOW Lower Rd, Shankill, 7.45-10.00 pm, (tea and bis- cuits at the interval). Visitors welcome (€2). Just Vevay Rd, Bray come along, or see further details of the club on

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Tuesday 30th April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 Six projects from Wicklow celebrated at Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards Six projects from Wicklow took part in the Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards in the National Indoor Arena, Blanchardstown, on 13th April. This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the Youth Citizenship Programme, which was first run by Foróige in 1969. 2019 has been the biggest year for the programme ever, with over 14,000 young people taking part. Chillax Juniors wanted knew to see, but had never decided to work with local for businesses. to help the homeless at spoken to. After dis- businesses and opinion They also designed a Christmas because they cussing the issue, they leaders to create 'student 'student safe zone' sign for felt they had so much, realised that there were safe zones' so that young participating business to whilst the homeless had not many opportunities for people would have a place display in their windows so little. They decided the locals of all generations to to go and a procedure to so that young people best way to do this was to get together, unless they follow if ever they felt would know where the harness their creative and were part of a team. They unsafe of under threat safe zones were. They crafty abilities and make decided to organise when in town. The group promoted the concept sock snowmen and rice 'Cuppa, Cake N Craic' - an set out the 'safe zone heavily and then launched Chillax Juniors members at the Youth Citizenship Awards: Summer Walker, Angelaica D'alessandro, , bunnies. They sold their event that would give all steps' and created an offi- the initiative to young Aidan Forsyth; Adam O'Neill, and Alessio D'alessandro. Also pictured are MEP Mairead crafts in the local veg- members of the communi- cial 'safe zone' document people across the County. McGuinness, John Curtain from Aldi and David O'Reilly, Foróige. etable shop and schools. ty the opportunity to The group plan to contin- spend time together. The ue the project and sell the group planned activities, bunnies up to Easter. organised a venue, and Chillax Youth Café publicised it locally. It decided to work on the was a massive success local St Patrick's Day with over 150 people in Jack parade for their project. attendance, and the young They researched other people learned that "no parades around the coun- matter what age difference try; put together a plan of there is between people, improvement; submitted they can enjoy each the plan to the St. Patrick's other's company." They day parade committee and also hope to run the event it was approved; they regularly in the future. gathered a group of volun- Having become aware O’CONNOR teers; they organised the of the work of a local stage set up, and directed school for children with where the safety barriers special needs, WAY should be on the day. Project (a Garda Youth Best Wishes to They brought new ideas to Division Project) arranged the parade and made it a visit to find out how better on the day. The they could help. They parade committee was noticed that there were delighted with their very few toys in the out- everyone on efforts. door area and decided that The members of they would make a play- Dunlavin Teen Scene house for the children so noticed the increase of that it could be used in all homelessness in Ireland, weathers and by children and decided to do a shoe- of all abilities. They box collection. They researched how to put a researched the issue with play house together, MAYDAY Focus Ireland, and sourced the materials, approached members of built the playhouse and the community to con- painted it. The group tribute items to the shoe- learned how 'great it feels International boxes. On completion of to do something for some- the project, they donated body else.' They will pre- the shoeboxes to the Peter sent the playhouse to St. McVerry Trust in Catherine's Special School Newbridge. The young in the coming weeks. Workers Day people plan to continue Through their research the project next year. with young people in the Manor Kilbride community, Wicklow Phone 083-8172366 / 087-2597454 Foróige Club noticed that Comhairle na nÓg there were many people in became aware that safety E: [email protected] the community that they was a big concern. They Website www.jackoconnor.ie Website aims to FOR DECENT HOUSING - DECENT SECURE WORK - hold Councillors A DECENT ENVIRONMENT AND A DECENT SOCIETY to account VOTE FOR THE LABOUR ELECTION CANDIDATES. A website has been established aiming to show a record of how local Bray councillors have voted on various issues affecting the community. Administrators of the site, braywatch.com, are hoping to hear from local community groups who want to share a record of the support they received from the current elected Bray councillors on various issues and campaigns. The site states "We believe politicians should be judged on their actions, not on their promises. We are therefore inviting community groups to send us (e- mail:[email protected]), a record of how they were supported - or otherwise - by their local representa- tives, giving us a brief summary of the issue involved, the date on which the vote took place, and how each Anne Ferris, Annie Waithira Ian McGahon, Paul O'Brien, Sheila Nunan, councillor voted on it. N.B. No offensive, or knowing- Bray East Burke, Bray West Wicklow Ireland South ly inaccurate, material will be published. For this reason, we would equally invite any local representa- tive who feels he or she has been unfairly represented Please transfer your preferences to other Progressive Left Independents as well as here to get in touch with us at the same email address, and we will gladly correct it." the Green Party and Social Democrats WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019 BRAY SUPERMARKET TAKES ON EXTRA SECURITY DUE TO ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Discount supermarket Lidl spoke to Wicklow Times following a spate of anti-social behaviour at their Bray branch and said they apologise to any customers who may have been inconvenienced by the teens responsible. During the past couple moving cars, shouting Wicklow Times that they al security was allocated of months a number of abuse at customers and have listened to the con- to the store a few weeks reports emerged on social hitting children. The cerns of customers and ago which remains in media detailing a litany same group was thought allocated additional secu- place to focus purely on of abuse from a group of to be responsible for van- rity. Lidl said, "We are the unacceptable teens hanging around the dalism in St Peter's aware of anti-social behaviour of these Lidl carpark on the graveyard and abusive behaviour taking place by youths. Dublin Road in Bray. behaviour at Supervalu in a group of youths outside Among the many Castle Street. A number our store in Bray, Co. "The issues have been reports were details of of people online spoke of Wicklow. The safety of escalated to local Gardai teens damaging cars by their reluctance to return our store team and cus- and we would like to kicking them, removing to the store due to fear of tomers is, and remains a apologise to any cus- wing mirrors, spitting at being attacked. priority to us. As a result tomers who may have passers by, jumping onto However Lidl told of the situation, addition- been inconvenienced."

Congratulations to Bray Credit Union staff member and DBS student Lorna Newell, who Instagram storm as videos achieved joint 1st place in Ireland and joint 9th in the world in December’s ACCA Financial Reporting (F7) Exam. 212 students sat the paper in Ireland and 15,572 students sat it globally in the December 2018 sitting. Bray Credit Union board and staff members wish Lorna of children posted online every success for the future. Pic: Charlie Sharkey Parents of young teens in the Bray area were appalled to discover that footage of their children had been uploaded to a number of specially created ATTENTION CANDIDATES Instagram accounts last week. The accounts were created with the sole purpose of showing clips of young teens kissing and sharing intimate Are you a candidate running in the local elections? moments with one another. After a number of people reported the page, Instagram eventually removed it from their platform. The May 13th edition of Wicklow Times will be an ELECTION SPECIAL, featuring profiles The clips appear to have been recorded at teenage discos, and some at outdoor locations in Bray. It is thought of all of the candidates who are running. Whether you’re running for a Party or as an that the young people were unaware of being filmed, and the clips were posted without their consent. One of the clubs appearing in the clips is Storm Teenage Disco in Wicklow Town, a not for profit disco run by Independent, we want to hear from you so you can be featured. Please submit a short bio and a local gardai. The organisers released a statement last week saying it had come to their attention that vidoes were headshot photo to [email protected] by MAY 8TH to make sure you are featured in this being recorded and posted without permission. edition. If you haven’t yet thrown your hat in the ring, there’s still time. The nomination period They said, "This practice will no longer be tolerated and any photos or videos subsequently posted on social will end at 12noon on 4th May. media sites will result in the person who posted it being barred. Parents, please advise your kids about this." They added that they will monitor the behaviour within the disco. WICKLOW

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6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019 'Give it some welly' and answer the Mayday call Volunteer lifeboat crews in Wicklow and Arklow are calling on people to support Mayday, the RNLI's annual national fundraising campaign as they announced their rescue figures for 2018.

Lifeboat volunteer and comedian PJ Gallagher helped launch the campaign along with Arklow fundraiser Mary Nolan Hickey, in a bid to encourage people to sign up at rnli.org/mayday to hold an event or donate. The volunteer lifeboat crew at Wicklow RNLI launched 32 times in 2018 bring- ing 40 people to safety, while lifeboat crew at Arklow RNLI launched 13 times, bringing 21 people safety. Of those figures three people were lives saved by the direct intervention of lifeboat crew based in . These rescues were only possible because of the donations made to the charity by supporters. Veteran marathon runner Mary Nolan Hickey who ran around the coastline of Ireland last year to raise funds for the RNLI at the age of 65 is helping the RNLI launch Mayday. She raised over €72,000 but felt that she had not yet completed her fundraising for the charity. Mary is now cycling around Ireland counter clockwise on her bike to try and bring her funds raised for the charity to €100,000 and will call into the two North Dublin stations on her final leg of the journey. For the month of May, the RNLI's Mayday campaign is asking people to 'do their bit, to fund our kit' with the lifesaving charity hoping to raise €780,000 to fund the crucial kit volunteer crews rely on, which includes lifejackets, helmets and the RNLI's yellow wellies. There are over 1,500 volunteer lifeboat crew members in Ireland providing a 24-hour search and rescue service. Pictured: Ruth Prenderville, Ciara Perks and Eileen Murphy at the Shay Cullen Race Night fundraiser in Lynham's of Laragh RNLI Fundraiser Mary Nolan Hickey is about to embark on her next adventure, which she has named Lap of the Map 2. At the launch Mary said: “People think I am mad doing this but I have unfinished business for the lifeboat crews. I had no idea of the support I would get when I started but then I called into the lifeboat sta- Tinahely student to volunteer in Uganda tions, particularly in rural coastal communities and I saw the incredible work the crew are doing and it made up my mind that if I had the energy, I would do this Anna Hedderman from Tinahely will volunteer her time with the Nurture Africa encore, so here I go. “I'd love people to feel inspired by my story and to do something for Mayday. programme on a three-week placement in Nansana, Uganda during June. There are all sorts of ways to fundraise, from wearing wellies to work or doing a sponsored welly walk, to holding a bake sale or doing a sponsored cycle ride. Uganda is one of the organization that car- Anyone can register for a free fundraising pack by visiting RNLI.org/Mayday.” world's poorest coun- ries out invaluable tries. By contributing work in Uganda. to Nurture Africa pro- Anna plans to raise jects, Anna can help funds for the organiza- make a positive differ- ence for people in one tion and her stay before of Uganda's most vul- she travels to Uganda. nerable communities. Anna will host a Volunteering will Coffee Morning give Anna a unique fundraiser on Friday opportunity to experi- 3rd May in The ence life within a Courthouse Arts Centre Ugandan community where she will work as from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. part of a team with So do come along for Ugandan staff mem- a cuppa and help Anna bers. Her volunteering with her fundraising activities will include efforts. There will be a working on community great selection of projects and assisting home-baking also. with education. Nurture Africa is an Everyone is welcome! Irish founded For more information Internationally regis- visit www.nur- tered non-Government tureafrica.ie. Mary Hickey pictured with members of Arklow RNLI as she begins her Pictured: Anna Hedderman New Local Link 'Lap of the Map 2' - a cycle around Ireland, in aid of the RNLI

A new 183 bus service operating at regular times each day from Glendalough to Wicklow and return- ing has started. Pick up and drop at Glendalough Vote Number 1 Visitor Centre, Laragh (Great Gas), Gail (Family Fishing Centre), (Wood's Bistro), Ashford, Rathnew then several stops in Wicklow Town. The service began operating on 15th April. Fares between Lidl and Wicklow Gaol Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 cost €1 single, while other trips cost €3 for a single Web: www.benvillerobinson.com € Seapoint Road, adult ticket and 2 for a single ticket for under 16's. Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] Go For Life Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims The Go For Life group meet most Tuesdays at the DUNNE Brockagh Centre, so if you fancy a chat, a cuppa Wills, Probate & Estate Planning Cllr. Gail Dunne and some light exercise, bowls, or music, come along on at 11am, they welcome any newcomer. The asks for your support group meet for lunch once a month at various Conveyancing / Probate Law venues. For more information, call Denise at the in the forthcoming Brockagh Centre in Laragh on 0404 45600. General Litigation local elections. Shankill Library For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do not hesitate to contact Rory, Brian, Eilish or Clare-Ann. As part of the Bealtaine Festival, there will be a Fianna Fáil candidate 'Felting Workshop' with Miriam Brady from 10.30 Rory P. Benville B.C.L. a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday May 8th in Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. Shankill Library, Library Road, Shankill at which Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. in the East Area participants will learn how to create a personalised felt picture with wool or silk - no experience need. Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. (Wicklow Town Free but booking required - to book a place call to Roundwood) 01-2827801 or email: [email protected]. *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement WICKLOW

Tuesday 30th April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 7 CHARGING POINTS NEEDED A number of councillors and election candidates are calling for electric charging points in Greystones and North Wicklow. A €20 million invest- lation of 26,000. People in afford to wait. Lidl has them in 20 stores ment from the Government Greystones are very envi- Also calling for electric in Ireland." will provide 50 charging ronmentally aware and chargers for Greystones, Alice O'Donnell, Fine hubs across the country have said it to me at the Cllr Derek Mitchell said Gael local election candi- along motorways and doors that they are disap- "Greystones is probably date for Greystones, said national roads. Fifty other pointed there's no charging the largest town in Ireland "Greystones has a high rate already installed charging point in the area. It is prov- without any public charg- of electric vehicle owner- points are to be upgraded ing to be a barrier to people ing points. A scheme to ship. It also has a large as part of the plan. signing up to an EV car. upgrade the ones in other number of apartments. However, there are current- "Currently there are over towns will not cover People who live in apart- ly no charging points in 650 ESB standard public Greystones, if you don't ments can have difficulty Greystones, while there are charging points and 78 fast have it, you can't get it, A in charging an electric car. often queues to use the chargers across the coun- Catch 22 situation! I have At a time when many are charging points in Bray. try. It would make sense written to Minister Bruton trying to live in a more sus- Cllr Jennifer Whitmore that populated places like and asked for this to be tainable way they should has launched an online Greystones would be sorted and gather some be supported to do so." petition calling on the included in the next round. changes will be made in a Independent candidate Minister for However, the Minister has couple of months which for the Bray West ward Communications, Climate confirmed that a final list will help. Currently the Rory O'Connor said Action and the of locations to receive new Council would have to get "There are huge swathes of Environment to include the charging points has not yet approval from ComReg North Wicklow that have Greystones District in the been finalised. For that rea- (Commission for no access to charging new round of electric son, I have launched an Communications points, which for people vehicle (EV) charging online petition and would Regulation) as an approved who are thinking of going points to be installed across encourage everyone to add reseller of electricity if electric, the lack of infras- the country. their name so that they charge. I have also tructure makes it complete- Cllr Whitmore said "cur- Greystones won't be left written to the Chief ly unfeasible. Last week, I rently there is no EV out. Who knows when Executives of Aldi & Lidl was at a fast charger in charging point in the entire more funding will be pro- to ask them to install some Bray and there were four Greystones Municipal vided for EV charging in their stores in cars queuing for one District which has a popu- points. We simply cannot Greystones as I see that charger." Wicklow non-profit organisations received € Pictured: Lysset Tormey from Bray was at Bray Retail Park for the 'eggciting' and unique Easter 62m from Government in 2018 egg hunt and family fun day. Non-profit organisations in Co. Wicklow, including charities, received €62 million for the Government in 2018 according to the third annual analysis of the Third Sector in Ireland released by Benefacts, a nonprofit company, funded by the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, the Ireland Funds and revenues from services to data users in the Public, Private New 'Rapid Delivery' homes and Third Sectors. There are 764 non-profit organisations in County Wicklow. Of these, 220 reported receiving €62m in in Newtown and Arklow Government funding. These 220 organisations employ 2238 people. Overall reported income for County Wicklow was €118m in 2017. The report was launched on April 17th by Sean Canney, Minister of State for Natural Resources, Community Thirty-four new local authority homes are to be built in Affairs and Digital Development and it draws on all of the data available from the public filings of nearly 30,000 and Arklow, the Department of Housing, nonprofits, as at the end of Q1 2019. The Benefacts Database of Irish Nonprofits is the only comprehensive source of up-to-date information on all of Planning and Local Government has announced. Ireland's registered nonprofits including Charities. Speaking at the launch, Mr Sean Canney TD said "I would like to acknowledge the very important work under- The 'Rapid Delivery' responsibility to ensure across all of our hosing and the other counties taken by Benefacts, as reflected in this third annual analysis of Ireland's not for profit sector. The inclusion of data homes will be funded that all of our citizens programmes - an increase across remain a from the Public Participation Networks is particularly welcome, given the on-going growth in PPN membership under the Department's have a home. This year, of 26% - and I will work priority for this invest- € supported by my Department and the local authorities." 'Local Authority Housing 2.4bn will be spent to ensure that Wicklow, ment." Capital Programme. The builds will get underway shortly in Mountain View inCllr. Jennifer Newtownmountkennedy (27 units) and Sheehan Court in Arklow (7 units). The total cost of WHITMORE the projects is €7,358,831. for Greystones District Andrew Doyle, ARMY RIFLE RANGES RAONTA RAIDHFILÍ AN AIRM Wicklow TD and Minister of State at the FOLÁIREAMH Department of Working with WARNING Agriculture, with respon- Má bhíonn tú ag siúl faoin tuath, sibility for Food, Forestry Communities If you are walking in the countryside ná siúil isteach i gceann ar bith de na and Horticulture, says do not walk onto any of the "At a time when accom- Raonta Lámhaigh Míleata modation and housing is to Get Things Military Firing Ranges mar d’fhéadfá a bheith i top of everyone's agenda, this is great news for as you could be in nDEARG-BHAOL Newtownmountkennedy Done i gcónaí de bharr sliogáin and Arklow. Last year, GREAT DANGER 8,400 homes, including at all times from unexploded shells and neamhphléasctha agus armlón 4,250 new builds were contúirteach eile added to the active social other dangerous ammunition housing stock and this Is ionann BRATACHA DEARGA number will increase to RED FLAGS indicate LIVE FIRING agus BEO-LÁMHACH 9,540, with 63% new Watch out for the warning signs builds. It is good to see Bí ag faire do na comharthaí foláirimh that Wicklow I at the AND TAKE CARE! AGUS BÍ AR d’AIRDEALL! heart of this investment, as we have a duty and Vote W hitmore #1 WICKLOW

8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019 FORTUNE CALLS FOR CLARIFICATION ON CHARLESLAND SCHOOL Independent councillor Tom Fortune is calling for clarification on proposed new 2nd level school planned for charlesland and promised for 2021.

This is coming up on is an issue because of the 'Rocks' in Priestnewtown the door steps, there is way it is planned. The is "allowed to be pressure on up to 400 application seeks to exit destroyed, and the issue places for 2021 accord- on to the main street, of flooding in Hollywell, ing to concerned parents. which is the heart of the . Parents need to know village and a busy Cllr Fortuned also what is happening," he . This is talked about better local said. crazy and not what was government and the Cllr Fortune was planned in the original importance of indepen- speaking at his recent re- plan. This will destroy dent councillors on local election campaign Kilcoole if allowed pro- councils. "There is launch last in Kilcoole ceed as planned." urgent need to take back Community Centre. He said he "cannot the control the major At the launch, Cllr accept that a proper traf- Cllr. Tom Fortune parties have on local Fortune spoke about fic survey was done, cer- councils," he said. issues and achievements tainly not at the right wrecking people's lives. Cllr Fortune praised over the last five years. time of the day. Board Government policy is the tidy towns groups in "Over the past five Planeala is not even lis- totally at fault here. The Kilcoole, Greystones, Pictured: Panellists for Oriderm Bray for the last ten years, Liz Archer, Katherine Challacombe years so much has been tening to Wicklow coun- absolute debacle of the Newcastle and and Sonia Jakob at the 10-year anniversary celebration of Oriderm Research & Development achieved; a new commu- ty council, so what is data centre project in for the great work that Centre in Bray Business Park. nity centre, new play- going on?" poses a lot of they do, and encouraged grounds, new footpaths Cllr Fortune talked questions. Why is it not all candidates to do what across Greystones/ about the housing crisis getting the support that tidy towns groups have Kilcoole and Newcastle, and the serious issue of should be given to it?" asked and not put up 'Bus stop causing a blind spot for the Delgany and homelessness, saying it's He also spoke of his posters in town and vil- village "a scandal and it's annoyance at the way the lages. improvement plans, locals on the Southern Cross Road' School development in Local election Independent candidate for Bray West Rory O'Connor has Kilcoole/ Greystones and Charlesland. There written to Wicklow County Council requesting a review of the safety of bus was a lot of tree mainte- Killiincarrig Road residents stop number 7364, at the entrance of Belmont estate on the Southern Cross. nance across the district, and improvement to call for more parking This follows correspondence between the NTA and concerns continue to persist about the future of bus local bus and train ser- O'Connor, who said they require a direction notice connections from North Wicklow to Dublin. vices." Fianna Fáil local election candidate for Greystones Municipal from the Council. The matter was raised after a Rory O'Connor said: "I've written to Wicklow Cllr Fortune thanked District Elaine Willis has been contacted by many residents number of locals voiced concern that stopping County Council requesting they review Belmont bus the local district engi- living on Killincarrig Road, Greystones, about the lack of are causing a blind spot on the busy road. stop's proximity to the entrance of the estate and to neer for all his co-opera- The NTA is in the midst of a major regionwide bus examine if it's creating a blind spot when cars are tion in completing a very on-street parking for residents. re-organisation, Bus Connects, which aims to reform overtaking. This was brought to my attention by a busy schedule of work. the network of bus routes to provide a more efficient number of concerned locals who just want extra He also talked of issues Willis said, "something parking spaces on the with young children and network through enlarged corridors. The Belmont space to allow them to exit the estate safely." that require urgent atten- needs to be done for the road. They pay for an the elderly going about stop will form part of the proposed new 301 bus "It's really important that the bus stop is still tion, some at local level residents living along annual parking permit; their daily business. Killincarrig Road, however, they find it service, which will run from Kilcoole to Dublin City within a very short walk for people in Riddlesford, and some at national "I have had ongoing Centre via Greystones, and stop at the Southern Belmont, Swanbrook and Hollybrook. I believe Greystones as they have increasingly difficult to level. contact with Greystones Cross, Cherrywood and UCD. It will replicate the there's a safe and simple solution to this that will "The proposed housing been finding it more and park especially at week- existing 84x route. However, a number of local benefit everyone." development in Kilcoole more difficult to find ends and Sunday's in par- Municipal District about parking spaces outside ticular. this situation and I am their own homes as the "I have been told that happy to say, that they are population of the town people come and park working on trying to grows. early on Sunday mornings “Residents have no off- and take the DART off to resolve this situation for street parking and as such town for the day. This is residents of Killincarrig depend on there being very difficult for residents Road," concluded Willis. 'Rural areas of Wicklow abandoned without National Broadband Plan' Bray Labour Party local election candidate Ian McGahon has described the continuing lack of a National Broadband Plan as "a continuing travesty" for towns and villages in rural Wicklow.

Commenting on the issue McGahon said "Over the last few weeks I have been canvassing rural areas in Glencree, and Enniskerry. The lack of broadband availability in these areas has been raised with me a num- ber times. Some people live a few metres away from the broadband connec- tions put up by telecom companies but still cannot access it and they are extremely frustrated by this. Many people living in rural areas of Wicklow badly need reliable broadband for work purposes and of course to communi- cate with friends and family. "I have contacted my colleague Sean Sherlock TD to press this matter fur- ther. The abandoned government promises to deliver the National Broadband are just completely unacceptable at this stage. Wicklow cannot wait any longer. This Fine Gael government cannot defend a service where people have to walk 100s of meters away from their homes to access a broadband reception. We need action from this government not empty promises. I hope to prioritise this issue if I am elected to Wicklow County Council," concluded McGahon. WICKLOW

Tuesday 30th April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 9 'Number of secondary school places is unacceptable' Independent local election Candidate Mags Crean has called the lack of secondary school places in the Greystones and Kilcoole area "totally unacceptable". Crean, running in the ondary school places uncertainty until we is not fair on these fam- Greystones Electoral facing us in 2021 is know whether she has a ilies - and if there's one Area, said "As a parent something the place. My family's thing history has taught with a young family, Department should experience has shown us in this country, it's and a daughter on a have been aware of, me just how much that we should always waiting list for a local and indeed has been Greystones has been secondary school, I aware of for a long neglected. invest in our children." know first-hand the number of years. We "Despite the notion UCD Professor and negative impact of bad simply cannot afford to that the area is well off leading expert on town planning and inef- do things day-by-day and well catered for, equality, Kathleen fective forward-think- anymore, as the present many young families Lynch, will launch ing. system is just not work- are trying to balance Mags Crean's plan for "The Government and ing. work and family and do new values in local pol- the council have known "I know this situation not have the quality of itics on 1st May at for years that our well, as my daughter is life that they deserve. infrastructure simply on a waiting list for a Facing into a future, not 7:30pm in the Hotspot cannot cope with the local secondary school knowing if your child Music Club, Pictured: Cllr Chris Fox, Cllr Shay Cullen and Minister Andrew Doyle at the Fine Gael race night rising house numbers. for 2021 - and my own can have a school place Greystones. All are fundraiser in Lynham's of Laragh The sad lack of sec- family is faced with in their own community welcome to attend. Meet the local election candidates for your area FF launch Arklow campaign Co Wicklow Public Participation Network (PPN) and the Greystones Tennis Club; in local plans, policies The Arklow Fianna Fáil local election campaign was Disability Federation of Ireland is inviting communities to Baltinglass Municipal and decision-making and officially launched on Friday 12th April in The Midway ‘Meet the Candidates’ events which will be held in each of the District Wednesday 8th ensure that community May in Shillelagh Court voices are heard. Lounge, Arklow. five Municipal Districts of County Wicklow. House and Tuesday 14th The Disability May in Imaal Hall Federation of Ireland There are over 50 candidates running in the Local Elections in Co Wicklow The launch was chaired by Séamus McCormack, Cathaoirleach of Arklow Dunlavin;Wicklow (DFI) was set up to Fianna Fáil and a great crowd of local members, friends and supporters this May. Municipal District make Ireland fairer for assembled to hear the speakers. These candidates are seeking positions that could make a real difference in Wednesday 15th May in people with disabilities the lives of Co Wicklow PPN and Disability Federation Ireland member groups, De La Salle Pastoral and to strengthen their First to address the crowd was the Fianna Fáil candidate for Ireland South and the communities in which they live. Centre Wicklow Town. voices. For more infor- in the European elections Cllr Malcolm Byrne from . He was followed Therefore, Co Wicklow PPN and Disability Federation Ireland have invited Co Wicklow PPN is a mation and to book a then by the two Wicklow Fianna Fáil TDs Deputy Pat Casey and Deputy the candidates to meetings to give communities the opportunity to meet the network of 300 commu- seat Tel Helen 087 189 Stephen Donnelly. people that could have an influence on the policies and proposals that will have nity groups covering the 5145, Grainne 086 048 Then each of the three Fianna Fail candidates who are contesting the a direct impact on their lives. 5 Municipal Districts of 7434 or Pierce 086 130 Arklow local electoral area addressed the crowd. This was done in alphabeti- Meet the Candidate Meetings start at 7pm sharp as follows: Co Wicklow. One of the 1515 or Email county- cal order; Cllr Tommy Annesley, Cllr Pat Fitzgerald and Cllr Pat Kennedy. Arklow Municipal District Monday 29th April in Glenart College; Bray functions of the PPN is [email protected] Finally Cathaoirleach Séamus McCormack closed the meeting and invited Municipal District Wednesday 1st May in Cornerstone at The Well (opposite to promote and encour- , piercerichardson@dis- all assembled downstairs for refreshments and musical entertainment. the Royal Hotel); Greystones Municipal District Tuesday 7th May in age citizen engagement ability-federation.ie.

BRAY KILCOOLE WICKLOW TOWN Coffee Delights, IDA Business Park Byrne’s Pub, Main Street, Kilcoole All 4 groups meet here: Southern Cross, Bray Thursdays at 5:30 and 7:30pm Upstairs in Ernie’s Bar Wednesdays at 9:30am Call Patricia on 083 4434288 Market Square, Wicklow Saturdays at 9:30am ARKLOW GREYSTONES Call Grainne O’Toole on 086 4661566 Byrne’s Pub, Main Street, Kilcoole Wednesdays at 9:30 and 11:30am Call Gloria on 083 3922395 All 3 groups meet here: Bridgewater All 3 groups meet here: Saturdays at 9:30am Shopping Centre Level 2, Arklow Greystones, Eire Og GAA Club, Mill Coffee Delights, IDA Business Park Call Gloria on 083 3922395 Tuesdays at 5:30 and 7:30pm Tuesdays at 8 and 10am Road, Greystones Southern Cross, Bray Wednesdays at 5:30 and 7:30pm Call Lorraine on 087 1552974 Wednesdays at 5:30 and 7:30pm NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY Tuesdays at 5:30 and 7:30pm Thursdays at 8 and 10am Call Alison on 085 2727 541 Parkview Hotel, Tuesdays at 5:30 and 7:30pm Wednesdays at 9:30 and 11:30am Call Gráinne Reynolds 0871470704 Call Sarah on 083 1503623 Newtownmountkennedy Call Penny on 087 7093841 Bray Wheelers Clubhouse, Mondays at 5:30 and 7:30pm Wednesdays at 5:30 and 7:30pm Wednesdays at 7:30pm Next to St Killians School, School Rd, Call Jackie on 083 0353633 Call Clare on 087 1722536 Call Patricia on 083 4434288 Off the Boghall Road, Bray Thursdays at 9:30am, 5:30 and BLESSINGTON TINAHELY 7:30pm Blessington Further Education Centre Tinahely Community Hall Fridays at 7:30 and 9:30am Wednesdays at 5:30 and 7:30pm Monday’s at 5:30 and 7:30pm Call Lesley on 087 1489110 Call Sinead on 085 1224626 Call Tony on 087 1785384 WICKLOW

10 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019 'Slip road from N11 onto Vale Road in Arklow must be prioritised by Council' Arklow Sinn Féin representative and local election candidate John Kelly has said that the construction of a slip road on and off the N11 to the Vale Road in Arklow is critically needed. Kelly has called on Wicklow County Council to commission a feasibility study to allow for a funding application to be made to the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

Kelly said "Arklow is a Woodenbridge or John Brady's Unlocking ority; I believe this study fantastic town with Aughrim have to come Arklow's Potential docu- could also look at the massive amounts of through Arklow. This is ment which he published issue of a port access potential that needs to be unnecessarily bringing last year." road. The County unlocked. Hopefully An cars into the town and Deputy Brady said Manager committed to Bord Pleanála will be adding to the congestion. "When I published my exploring our proposals making a decision on the It's really unbelievable Unlocking Arklow's and the carrying out of a new sewage treatment that this slip road wasn't Potential document I con- study. " plant very soon, this will constructed in the 1990s tacted the Minister for Concluding, John Kelly go a long way to unlock- when the Arklow Bypass Transport and asked him said "The planning needs Senator Gerry Horkan, Anne Gregory, Pat Casey TD and Stephen Donnelly TD are pictured at ing the potential Arklow was being constructed." about funding for the con- to start immediately to the launch of Anne Gregory's local election campaign last week in the Parkview Hotel. Anne is has, however traffic in the Kelly went on to say struction of the slip road. ensure that Arklow can running as a Fianna Fail candidate in the Wicklow Municipal District. town is still a major prob- "There are also a consid- The Minister informed me grow and the entire com- lem and it needs to be erable number of new that no application for munity benefit. Key addressed to ensure that houses under construction funding has been forth- infrastructural projects the town’s potential can on the Vale Road, this will coming from the local such as this need to be Paid parental leave scheme welcomed be fully unlocked. also add to the traffic authority for the project pushed on now and "I believe that key to problem, the most logical and that a feasibility study lessons learned from the Fine Gael local election candidate for Greystones, Alice O'Donnell, has welcomed the addressing the traffic thing to address the issue should first be carried out. 25-year sewage treatment announcement of a new scheme which will allow parents to avail of two weeks leave problem would be the is to construct the new "I have met with the plant saga. I will continue and benefit to spend with their new babies during their first year. The scheme will construction of a new slip slip road to take cars out CEO of Wicklow County to push this commence in November. road on and off the N11 to of Arklow. This was one Council on the issue and project as I see it as key to the Vale Road. Currently of the main proposals in have pushed for the study unlocking Arklow's O'Donnell said "I have met lots of new parents while canvassing locally and many have expressed the wish to people travelling to my colleague Deputy to be carried out as a pri- potential." take extra leave to spend time with their new baby. This is the start of a plan to increase paid leave to 7 weeks over the next three years, on a phased basis and will be a great benefit to parents, especially those who cannot afford to take unpaid leave. It will be paid at the same rate as Maternity Benefit and Paternity Benefit - €245 per week. Some employers may opt to top up the payment to full salary for their employees. Chambers Ireland launches Parents who are self-employed are also eligible for this benefit. I particularly welcome the fact that the leave is non-transferable as it will encourage new dads to spend extra time at home with their babies. “This new scheme is part of the Government commitment to increase paid parental leave in the first year of a child's life. It will provide working parents with further opportunity to spend more time with their baby in that Local Government Manifesto first year of life. "This paid leave is in addition to existing maternity, paternity and adoptive leave entitlements and it is estimat- Chambers Ireland is launching its Local Government manifesto and calls on voters ed that up to 60,000 parents could benefit from the scheme in a full year. The leave can be taken within 52 to ask their candidates the hard questions about the long-term future of their areas: weeks of the birth of the child or in the case of an adoption, from the date of placement of the child." How candidates intend to deliver sustainable infrastructure and housing for their communities? What will they do to support local economic development? And, how will their policies help adapt our economy to decarbonisation? Chambers Ireland is a Ireland are calling on all women remaining in or women in their areas. network of businesses voters to vote. Our local returning to the work- - If we are to have thriv- with a geographic reach authorities matter, and force. The network of ing local economies, our that spans the cities and their decisions can't be Local Enterprise Offices local authorities need to towns of Ireland. left up to someone else. and other Local have procurement poli- Chambers have been We call on all candidates Government structures cies which look towards active in Ireland for over to take the long-term need to develop strate- quality and long-term 200 years. Chambers view and help build a gies that will support sustainability. Ireland Chief Executive better Ireland." Ian Talbot calls on all Chambers Ireland calls Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in voters to get engaged and on candidates for local Residents of Vevay Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, to vote on 24 May, say- government to support ing "We've come a long the long-term vision for Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to way since the last elec- Ireland and consider the Road 'fed up' with Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. tion in 2014. Our econo- following; my is growing and we're - Our approach to the footpath condition EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS almost at full employ- urban environment needs ment, so while prosperity a revolution, we need Residents of the Vevay Road in Bray are might have returned, the integrated housing, trans- "fed up" with the council's lack of action Recycled: sustainability of our port, and civic spaces on footpaths in the area, says Fianna Fail • Screened Topsoil economy must now be which prioritise the needs local election candidate Chris Walsh. the focus of our attention. of the people living and • Screened no 2 soil "The National working there. Walsh said "People are tripping on them on a Development Plan sets - Our local authorities near daily basis, and it’s only a matter of time • 4" Down Crushed Concrete We also accept for recycling: • Clay • Stone • Concrete • Tarmac • Sand out a long-term view on need to co-operate to before someone has a serious fall. I was canvassing • 4" Clean Crushed Concrete how to build a better guide the development of on the Vevay Road last week and the one resound- future for Ireland. Our our cities and towns so ing problem for people was the condition of the • 3" Down Crushed Concrete cities and towns need that policy decisions are footpaths in the area. People are having to constant- tens of thousands of new coherent at the regional ly watch for cracks and stones that are ajar. This is • 3" Clean Crushed Concrete homes. We need to build level and are consistent not acceptable and requires immediate action from • Crushed Concrete Fines better places to live and over multiple election the council. I highlighted this to council officials We can organise SITE CLEARANCES - no job too big or small do business. Better plan- cycles. last year about the condition of footpaths on • Crushed Tarmac Fines ning and long-term think- - All our regions need to Sidmonton Road and this has yet to be fixed. ing will improve the benefit from the produc- “I heard from one woman who had a fall a num- • No 2 Stone quality of life and quality tion of green energy. If ber of years ago which required surgery to fix a of local economies rural Ireland is to benefit resulting problem - this is a plain disregard for Also available: around the country. The from our decarbonising locals’ well-being. It is the people who elect the • Granite • Pebble • Sand decisions that elected economy, it will need council. The council is there to represent people members of our local help to move beyond the and listen to their needs and this just hasn't been authorities make in the traditional agri-food sec- done. It is only a matter of time before there is Tel: 01 286 8119 Mobile: 087 664 1866 coming years will be tor and into innovative another serious fall. The council would be better to central to realising this new industries. use their funding to fix the problem once and for ambition. - Ireland needs to work all, rather than face an insurance claim for being at www.marrakeshltd.com "We in Chambers harder to facilitate fault for the fall," concluded Walsh. WICKLOW

Tuesday 30th April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 11 Tender documents for Kilmac Road Safety Scheme to be published The tenders for the Kilmacanoge Safety Scheme will be published in the coming days. The news follows discussions John Brady TD has had with the project team. Welcoming the news Cllr Dermot 'Daisy' M50 to Coynes Cross. Deputy Brady said O'Brien said "Once Deputy Brady said "After a number of complete the new par- "The issuing of the delays I'm delighted allel service road will 3000 letters this week Broadcaster Martin King, wildlife expert Eanna ni Lamha,Claire Fulham and Colin Heslin are greatly improve road that the tender docu- to landowners along pictured at the Way with Words talk in Arklow Library safety in the area and ments will finally be the 22km stretch of the published for the this has to be wel- M11/N11 is part of the Kilmacanogue Road comed. I am concerned Safety scheme in the however that no provi- site environmental and 'Target main street if we coming days. The plan sion has been made for ecological process. The is to construct a paral- pedestrians to walk letter is informing lel service road going along the stretch of landowners that over want to rejuvenate Bray' southbound. This safe- N11 between the next number of Kilmacanoge and the ty improvement will months ecologists will Bray Fine Gael Local Election Candidate, Ned Whelan has said if he is elected he will separate the traffic Bray south exit. The be carrying out a walk before the southbound council has committed emphasise action to develop the main street of the town in order to benefit the greater John Brady, TD over of the lands junction, similar to the to constructing a green Bray area. way linking the deemed important as N4 at Lucan. This will Speaking on the issue, he have a bustling town cen- a priority issue and propose nesses in the town; - Seek publishing the tender Southerncross Rd to part of the M11/N11 stop traffic exiting the said: "I have been on the tre. we take a strategic funding for a competition documents; this is due improvement scheme." petrol station directly Kilmacanoge. These doors for many months “If elected, I will make approach to benefit the that would reward well into fast moving traf- to the complex nature plans must progress Brady concluded "It now, speaking to residents developing our main street whole community. A strate- presented shop-fronts on fic. This would have of the project. When swiftly to ensure that doesn't necessarily and really engaging on the gy for Bray main street will the main streets; - Support involved placing a bar- the tender is published the safety of pedestri- mean that the land will issues that people in Bray allow us to target key areas our fantastic Tidy Towns rier between the ser- on eTenders in the ans and cyclists is safe- be required for the see as key to the future of that would help the town to Committee in their work to coming days, contrac- vice road and the N11 guarded too." scheme, but that it has the town. The vacancy be more attractive to busi- improve our street scapes; tors will have 36 days Deputy Brady also rates on the main street is a nesses and in turn, to con- itself. This would force an ecological impor- - Develop a traffic plan all traffic coming out to submit tender sub- stated that over 3,000 very significant issue that is sumers and tourists. As a that deals with congestion tance and that it must of the petrol station up missions. It is hoped letters have been deliv- raised with me time and Councillor for Bray, I in the town centre to make the slip road for that once the contract ered to land owners be mapped as part of again. Thankfully the town would : - Work to secure coming into the town itself Kilmacanogue before is awarded work would who have land along the planning process. is developing but it is vital Government funding to more attractive. I am pas- rejoining the N11 on commence by midsum- the 22km stretch of the It's planned to hold that it develops in a way incentivise businesses to sionate about developing that protects the main street move into vacant units on the opposite side of the mer. Its anticipated that N11 that is currently weekly clinics in the Bray as a town that peo- as the heart of the town. It the main street; - Examine ple love to visit and I see bridge. work will take between being examined as part area to address any is vital that we increase the possible benefits of the restoration of our "There have been a 6-9 months to com- of plans to improve the concerns that landown- plete." M11/ from the occupancy on our main Edward Whelan temporarily lowering the main streets as key to number of delays in ers may have." street to ensure that we commercial rates for busi- this.” WICKLOW

12 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019

new National Childcare Scheme is being rolled out with two new types of supports available to parents: A AUniversal Subsidy and an Income Assessed subsidy. The scheme is set to launch in October and will replace all previous targeted childcare support programmes with a single user-friendly scheme. The first payments under the scheme will be made in November. The National Childcare Scheme, the first ever statutory enti- tlement to financial support for childcare, will support families with children aged between 24 weeks and 15 years who attend participating Tusla reg- istered childcare providers, including child minders. It aims to improve children's outcomes, support life- long learning, reduce child poverty and reduce the cost of qual- ity childcare. The Universal Subsidy is available to all families with chil- dren under the age of 3 Capital funding announcement years, as well as chil- dren aged over three Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone T.D., has years who have not yet announced that capital funding will be available to service providers who sign up to qualified for the free the new National Childcare Scheme. preschool programme. It provides 50c per The funding will allow for the National hour towards the cost service providers to pur- Childcare Scheme but of a registered child- chase ICT support which also the Early Childhood care place for up to a will assist them in record- Care and Education maximum of 40 hours ing and reporting chil- (ECCE) programme and per week. It is not dren's attendance. Tulsa registrations. On means tested. Announcing the funding, the development of the The Income Minister Zappone noted: template, Minister "The National Childcare Zappone further com- Assessed Subsidy is Scheme has been mented:"This is another available to families designed to be flexible important step in support- with children aged and responsive, with fam- ing providers to meet between 24 weeks and ilies' needs and the busi- requirements which are ness requirements of our necessary to ensure that 15 years. It is means place for up to a maxi- dedicated childcare ser- public funds are used to tested and is calculated mum of 40 hours per vice providers in mind. support the maximum based on individual cir- week where parents are We know that family life number of families possi- cumstances such as working, studying or happens, and the ble. For the first time, level of family income, training, or in circum- Scheme's attendance there is a single, coherent child's age, and educa- stances where a parent rules recognise and document on which they tional stage. A subsidy respond to this. can rely in terms of meet- is unavailable to care calculator will be avail- "I also want to make it ing their attendance able when the scheme for a child. For parents as easy and efficient as recording obligations." PART-TIME POSITION. OPENING SEPTEMBER 2019 is launched. who are not working, possible for providers to Applications for capital APPROX. 20 HOURS PER WEEK. The Income Assessed studying or training, meet their obligations in funding are set to open in New Afterschool Club in subsidy can be used the subsidy will be paid relation to recording and June and detailed guide- towards the cost of a for up to a maximum of reporting attendance. lines on the application De La Salle Pastoral Centre, This ICT support grant, process will be published registered childcare 15 hours per week. St. Patrick’s Church Grounds, coupled with our new on www.ncs.gov.ie in the 'one stop shop' template, coming days. Providers AIMS Wicklow Town will do just that, ensuring can purchase ICT support Offering collection from St. Patrick’s NS and Holy Rosary NS. streamlined administra- which meets the eligibili- Open until 18.45 each evening tion and more time spent ty criteria and will be PRACTITIONER doing the work that really reimbursed for the • Catering for children from Jnr Infants - 6th Class matters - providing quali- amount spent up to the ty Early Learning and maximum amount allow- • We offer 2, 3 or 5 day a week options Care and School Age able. A full list of eligi- QQI Level 5 • Activities offered twice weekly Childcare to our nation's bility criteria will be laid • Breakfast Club available 07.45 – school drop off children." out in the application A standard template for guidelines. The maximum Immediate start Further information on our website: maintaining attendance grants will vary depend- records will also be made ing on the size of the ser- Please email cv to: littlepop- www.explorersafterschool.com available to providers. vice availing of State sup- [email protected] This template will meet ports, and will range from or call 087 636 7916 providers' needs not just €500 to €2,000. Or call Sacha on 01 2011986 WICKLOW

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ay of Sunshine morning and after-school programme is day, which is great for a cap rate on full day care an after-school service that operates on site in primary socialisation, team build- in all our Camps, as well schools on an ad-hoc basis, giving parents the flexibility ing and it's also a lovely as the ad-hoc service. R time for the children to of an ad-hoc service as well as an all year round service. In share their feelings and In October, there will other words parents booking in only pay for the hours they use thoughts. be a universal subsidy for so for example, if someone only needs an hour on a Friday In the next school year, childcare. Parents are that's all they pay for or if they need full-time care we at Ray Ray of Sunshine is going being advised to log on to of sunshine can cater for all hours. We are available all year to be operating a Forest https://ncs.gov.ie and reg- after-school. This is great ister. round, if a parent decides to go on holidays for two weeks and for children to learn out- Ray of sunshine are doesn't book in, they are not required to pay for childcare that door activities with our taking names of parents they are not using. Parents pay for childcare that is being used fully trained forest staff. who wish to take advan- and no extra with the option of weekly flexibility. More details on Forest tage of the universal sub- after schools to follow in sidy coming in October Ray of Sunshine also fort to children arriving multiple choice it means the next school year. and we will be holding offers a pickup and drop- early, helping to reduce that children will never be All our morning and places for those children. off service from home to lateness and car conges- bored and will actually after school services are home and to other activi- tion. enjoy spending their time Department of Education The staff at Ray of ties for an additional rate Ray of sunshine have in the after-school pro- registered and have Sunshine are also very of E.G €2 pre drop, currently been awarded a gramme socialising with DCYA reference num- unique in what they bring depending on the distance silver award for best busi- friends. We take each bers, which means that at to our after schools. We that is travelled. This ness working with the child's interests and likes present all our after have a mix of male and means if there is a child community at the All- very seriously and respect schools offer subvention female staff, who cater for together and they have • Garda Vetted (yearly) contact our head lice sick at home the parent Ireland County Council each child as an individu- care and parents who all the different activities someone who has experi- • Ray of Sunshine offers admin team on 087 711 can book in with us and awards and is accredited al. We always like to get don't qualify at present for that are suitable for pri- ence in the world of IT a head lice check service 5105 for more informa- the children who are as a five-star business. to know if a child likes Subvention care can avail mary school age. and can help them with in a private clinic and tion. We decided to bring going to school will be Ray of sunshine offer quiet activities or likes to of the affordable ad-hoc Our staff members' tal- lots of interesting projects offers all Ray of Sunshine this service in to help par- picked up by us, leaving affordable ad-hoc care to socialise a lot more and service. ents and knowledge con- throughout the year) families a special rate for ents or anyone who has the parent to stay at home families and children of we cater for each child's Any parents/guardians sist of: • SNA qualifications head checks/comb outs, never dealt with head and look after the child primary school age, with likes with multiple activi- who are availing of sub- • Sports coaches • All our full-time staff are etc. and has two fully lice, as well as assisting that is unwell, which from lots of different activities ties. So, there is always vention care (i.e. parents • Fluent Irish speakers & fully first aid trained trained and certified head our after-schools in the feedback of our par- that suit siblings with dif- something for everybody who have FIS payments, homework assistants • Drama coach lice checkers. This ser- becoming a head lice free ents is a great relief and ferent tastes or individual and we take pride that the foster parents, carers, • Bakers • Our drivers offer a pick vice is fully confidential zone! assistance to them. If a children who have differ- children who come to us social welfare payments, • Art room assistance up and drop off service to and any families who All our after schools parent does not drive then ent interests and can avail stay with us long-term and single parents, families • I.T experts (which is other activities and a pick require it and are not part and fleet of cars have Ray of Sunshine can pick of multiple activities in are happy stress-free chil- who have medical cards, great for the older kids as up and drop off home ser- of the Ray of Sunshine their own relevant child the children up and drop the one day/afternoon or dren. back to work schemes and it brings their interests all vice. after-school family can care insurance. them home at the time during any of our camps. Ray of Sunshine prides parents going back to required. The service is Also, the activities are itself in making the after- education) can also avail also available for parents very modern and age school service a 'home of all-year care through SCHOOLS INTERESTED IN who live close to the appropriate for those chil- away from home' environ- subvention childcare. Our Services HAVING A RAY OF SUNSHINE: school but need to either dren in primary school. ment for children, with a That means that not only catch an early bus or on This eliminates the stigma specific chill-out area that is their school-time care (optional) rainy days want to get the that we only cater for consists of sofas, books subsidised but also the • Breakfast Club Any school principles, board of manage- ment and parent associations who are interest- children collected and younger children and in and just a quiet area for camps throughout the • Supervised Homework Club dropped straight to the fact, we actually cater for them to relax if needs be. year are also subsidised. ed in receiving a presentation from our Ray of school/ line. Our team do the ages of 4 years old up Ray of Sunshine also Families who don't quali- • Fun Activities Sunshine team are asked to contact the admin not leave the school to 12 years old. We will provides an eating area for fy at present for the sub- (art, baking, sports, educational office on 087 272 4881 or email our presenta- grounds until school always make sure that children to have their vention childcare can rest [email protected] computer games & movies) tion team on starts, adding peace of activities suit the age of meals with their friends at assured that we offer for more information. mind to parents and com- the children and with the a table and discuss the affordable rates and offer • Hourley Rates E5 per hour, Ray of Sunshine morning and after school also sibling discount available services Ltd have been working with schools for many years and take pride in our long term • Open all year round from 7am relationships with the schools, parents and till 7pm (closed bank holidays) guardians. • We provide school pick up and Ray of Sunshine morning and after school services offer a flexible working solution to drop offs, as well as a pick up parents and schools with an open door and and drop off service to other inclusion policy. We also provide an excellent activities available all year opportunity for extra income to schools. round We take away the stress from parents of having to pay large fees for school-age chil- • After school care centres for dren's childcare and have the children on site children aged from 4 to 12 in familiar surroundings. years old Any parents/guardians interested in looking • Trained onsite childcare at the activities and showing their children providers the activities that we provide at Ray of Sunshine should go to our Facebook page: • Fully Insured www.facebook.com/rayofsunshine28/ WICKLOW

14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019 WICKLOW'S 'BIG HELLO’ COMMUNITY WEEKEND The Big Hello is a National Community Weekend in May celebrating the great community spirit in Ireland.So far, 23 The Big Hello! events are scheduled to take place in the county. As part of this initiative 2867123 for further 11.00am to 3pm and will and to celebrate 35 years details. include a brick-a-brack of serving the community, "We are delighted to stall and raffle. Other Big Open Door will welcome open up our doors to the Hello events will be tak- members of the commu- local community and look ing place in Wicklow nity to visit the Centre on forward to sharing what Sailing Club; Gaelscoil the Vevay Road in Bray. we have been up to for Inbhir Mhoir; Wicklow This is an opportunity to the past year," said SPCA; and Shillelagh see the type of work that Suzanne Cox from Open GAA. takes place at Open Door Door. In order to support local and the support available The Tinahely Men's events, Minister Ring Pictured: Members of Arklow Municipal District with members of various resident associaitions of Arklow town at the to adults with physical Shed will host a coffee allocated €10,000 to each Arklow Municipal District Awards night. On the night the Cathaoirleach, Cllr Miriam Murphy, along with the other disabilities. All are wel- morning as part of the of the 31 Local Members of Arklow Municipal District, presented cheques totalling €8,000 to 14 different Resident Associations from come on Saturday 4th 'Big Hello' Initiative. The Authorities and asked the district. The awarding of these annual grants is to recognise all groups who selflessly give their time and talent to the May, 11.00 am - 2.00 pm. community coffee morn- them to allocate funding benefit of their community. Refreshments will be pro- ing will take place on to The Big Hello! events vided. Call Suzanne on 01 Saturday May 4th from in their areas.

were not wearing a seatbelt or using a child New sensory garden opens Incorrectly fitted child restraint in 2014. More recent statistics have shown an increase in car seats major cause child passenger fatali- in Marino School ties on the road. The reality is that if a child's Local garden designer Diarmuid Gavin recently visited Marino Community Special for concern in Wicklow car seat isn't fitted cor- rectly, it could lead to a School on the occasion of the official opening of a new sensory garden. Research from the Road Safety experts will be avail- serious or fatal injury in Marino also welcomed representatives from Sunbeam House Trust, without whom the development of the able to ensure car seats the event of a collision. sensory garden would not have been possible. Enable Ireland Services, patron of Marino School, provided the Authority's 'Check it Fits' Service, which Having a correctly fit- checks child car seats and restraints and restraints are cor- school with the site to develop the sensory garden space. Greentouch Landscapes designed the garden with the rectly fitted. The ser- ted car seat is a simple student Council and gave generously of their time and resources to complete the project. nationwide for free, has revealed that 4 vice takes between 10- measure parents, grand- Sunbeam House Trust gave a generous donation to Marino School to fund the project. The development of a out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly 15 minutes, is free of parents and guardians garden was a fitting tribute to Lucinda Sullivan, founder of Sunbeam House Trust, who had a particular interest fitted nationwide. On the service's visits charge and offers par- can take to ensure chil- in gardening and hosted many annual garden shows in the old Sunbeam House on Vevay Road. to Wicklow in 2018, 386 seats were ents and guardians reas- dren are safe while The provision of a sensory garden space in Marino is hugely beneficial for all students, as this garden will checked. surance that their child travelling by car. I allow students to enjoy a calm, relaxing outdoor space and also, from a practical perspective, will enable stu- is safe while travelling would encourage peo- dents to grow, cook and hopefully, eat some of the garden produce. To help address this will be visiting in the car. If your ple to visit the 'Check it Fits' when it comes to problem, the RSA Wicklow where child child's car seat or Wicklow and give your- 'Check it Fits' service car seat installation restraint is incorrectly fitted, the 'Check it Fits' self the peace of mind experts will advise on that your children are Wicklow County Swift Survey how to fix the problem, travelling safely." demonstrate how to fit Moyagh Murdock, BirdWatch Ireland HQ are conducting a full the restraint correctly CEO of the RSA, while Wicklow County Swift Survey this year. and answer any queries speaking about the ser- vice said "The RSA Ricky Whelan, who gave a presentation to participants might have 'Check it Fits' service is BirdWatch Ireland last September on the work he has to avoid potential seri- been engaged in with communities across Leinster to ous or fatal injury in the there to provide profes- help to improve the fortunes of this iconic summer event of a collision. sional, trustworthy migrant, will be coordinating the survey which will The events in Co advice to parents and run from mid-May through to mid-August. In the Wicklow will be taking guardians around child meantime, please let BirdWatch Ireland know if you place at SuperValu on car seat safety. Parents have had Swifts nesting locally in your town or vil- Castle Street in Bray all over the country are lage in the past few years so that they can pass on (15th May, 10am- availing of this service that info to Ricky to help with his planning - just use 5:30pm); Pettitt's to get practical advice the Branch email [email protected]. SuperValu on and expert fitting of Road in Arklow (16th their car seats. We May, 10am-5:30pm); would advise all parents Voices from across the water and Kenny's SuperValu to ensure that when in Blessington (17th they buy a new car seat, A concert featuring Southeastern University May, 10am-5:30pm). that they get the seat Chamber Singers & Women's Choir from fitted by an expert. We Florida, USA with Wicklow Community Choir Since October 2013, the takes place in St. Patrick's Church, Greystones on RSA's 'Check it Fits' would also advise that Monday 13th May at 8pm. Service has checked parents to check the over 35,000 child car label on their car seat to The programme includes classical choral pieces, seats and restraints in make sure it's appropri- Songs from the Shows, folk tunes, Irish melodies and Ireland. Worryingly in ate for your child's age, more. Admission is €10 at the door. All proceeds Ireland, 79% of seats weight and height, to will go towards activities for adults with physical required a major adjust- make sure your seat is disabilities at Open Door. Contact 01 2867123 for ment, of which 3% firmly installed in the further details. were deemed not fit for car, and to always purpose and con- ensure that your child's demned, meaning they harness is fitted snugly Kilcoole Policing Clinic could have caused for every trip. The Kilcoole Policing Clinic takes place each injury or even death in “Clothing can affect Wednesday evening in Kilcoole Community the event of a collision. how the harness fits, so Centre, from 6pm to 8pm. Aisling Sloyan, you should use blankets Senior Road Safety instead of bulky jackets Garda Corbett and/or Garda Thompson will be in Promotion Officer for in the winter. This attendance. Drop in for crime prevention advice, get the RSA commented makes sure that the a form stamped, and most other Garda station "Almost 2 out of 5 chil- harness is making con- services. dren killed are passen- tact with your child's Details from Garda Molly Corbett; molly.a.cor- gers and Garda reports body and you should Pictured are Barry Murphy (Greentouch Landscapes), Rosalie Chooi (Sunbeam House Trust), [email protected] or Garda Alan Thompson; into collisions indicate check this before every Diarmuid Gavin, Delwen Bowler (Sunbeam House Trust), and Oonagh Kenny (Principal, Marino [email protected]. that 1 in 10 children journey." School) at the new sensory garden at Marino School. WICKLOW

Tuesday 30th April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 15 'Flooding issues need to be resolved on Victoria Road Greystones' Cathaoirleach of Greystones Cllr Nicola Lawless has said that the issue of flooding and raw sewage pouring onto Victoria Road in Greystones after heavy rain is “disgraceful and needs to be immediately addressed”.

Councillor Lawless tem was back in 1996. in Greystones this needs action to develop a said "Only recently we One of the issues is the to be address urgently. longer-term solution to had very heavy rain and storm drains are also Irish Water has done a the issues are to imple- the drain on Victoria connected into the one preliminary assessment ment better storm water road could not handle pipe, so it is no wonder of this part of the catch- management in the the capacity of the storm that we get continued ment over the last 2 catchment and assess the waters and businesses flooding. I had residents years in conjunction and residents' homes got on to me last month to with the new develop- impact on the existing some flooding and even say the manhole in their ment and flooding issues Victoria road pumping some had raw sewage in garden had over flowed in Redford park. They station." their gardens. This is an because of the overflow said there are number of Cllr Lawless conclud- issue which has been on Victoria road and upgrades being provided ed "I very much wel- going on for years, and they had raw sewage in by developers to allow come the plan from Irish has never been resolved. the garden as a result of their connections Water and I m pleased to "The area gets flooded this and this was not the procced and ensure no see they will be taking at least once a year and first time." further impact on the action to sort this issue the pipe that is there is Cllr Lawless continued flooding issues. Irish out, but it can't come far too narrow and is "I have contact Irish Water will be imple- unable to take the capac- Water to see what their menting a full Drainage quick enough for the res- ity of waste water and plans are for this area as Area Plan for idents who live there. I storm water during it is the lowest point in Greystones which is will continue to engage heavy downpours. The Greystones and with very welcomed. As for with Irish Water on this Ellie and Lexie Brady and Lucy Plunkett from Bray were at Bray Retail Park over their Easter last up grade on the sys- development continuing Victoria Road immediate issue going forward." break for the 'eggciting' and unique Easter egg hunt and family fun day. Green Ribbon Walk at Irish Bank Notes- an Inside Story Kilmacanogue History Society presents a talk on "Irish Bank Notes- an Inside Coillte Forest Park Story" in the Glenview Hotel on Tuesday May 7th at 8pm. Speaker is Louis O'Byrne the former Head of the Irish Banknote Printing Works and Mint. He was cen- trally involved in the changeover to the Euro and is currently Chair of the Central Bank of Ireland's The 7th annual "Green Ribbon - Let's Talk & Walk" series of walks are taking place Numismatic Advisory Committee. Although we use our banknotes on a daily basis, very few of us have throughout Ireland at Coillte Forest Parks and trails during May 2019 to promote actually looked at them closely. But if we examine them in detail they reveal a surprisingly broad and rich the Green Ribbon and raise awareness to improve mental health. tapestry of our history and culture. The talk will look at our history from this very different perspective.

Just like the pink ribbon became a symbol for breast cancer awareness the Green Ribbon has been established as the international symbol for mental health awareness and has been introduced to Ireland by See Change. The national Let's Talk & Walk - Green Ribbon walks are hosted by Coillte in collaboration with IFA, Mental Health Ireland and See Change. The Wicklow event is hosted by Coillte in collaboration with Wicklow IFA at Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum at 3.00pm on Sunday, May 5th 2019. The forest park is 2 kilometres south of Rathdrum on the L2149. The event provides an opportunity for friends, families and communities to connect with one another whilst being mindful of their own and others' mental health and wellbeing enjoying two things inherent to us in Ireland....Nature and Talking!" There are a variety of walks to suit everybody including a buggy friendly walk, mindfulness in the woods and a mental health talk, there is also playground and face painters for young and not so young to enjoy. We are all keen to drive the health agenda encouraging people to enjoy the walks in forest parks and trails throughout the country which can deliver a range of physical and mental health benefits to the people who use them. There will be refreshments after the walk. This is not a fundraising event, it is an awareness campaign. Car parking is free of charge and All are welcome to attend.

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Pictured at the launch of the Green Ribbon Walk are L-R Charlie Burke (Coillte), Hazel Brennan (See 086 2661799 LOCAL Change) Jim Daly (Minister For Mental Health), Joe Healy (IFA), Jill O' Herlihy (Mental Health Times Ireland) and Caroline Farrell (IFA) E: [email protected] WE DELIVER! WICKLOW

16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019 BIFE student shares her Erasmus+ Experience in Finland Bethany Deans, a current student in Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) studying Tourism, Reception and Event Management Level 5, was recently one of six students on her course who completed a two-week study programme in Finland in January as part of the Erasmus+ Programme.

Looking back on the next to fluent, which tries. We took a two- would definitely rec- experience, Bethany made our trip there a hour ferry trip to ommend it," said says "Our Erasmus+ hell of a lot easier! One Tallinn, Estonia. Anthony Duffy. programme to Finland of the main traditions Tallinn is a 13th centu- "Overall it was bril- involved attending col- in Finland is the sauna ry old cobblestoned liant, If I had the lege, sight-seeing experience, which we town so it was great to chance to go back I around Finland, explor- were all reluctant to try be able to see the would take it in a heart- ing the culture and at first because we are amazing capital for beat," said Ryan working at the Nordic Irish after all and like ourselves. Although Cromwell. Continuing, Fair, which is the to stick in our comfort Finland overall was a Bethany said largest travel fair in zones. I can honestly short trip, I can speak "Although we may not Northern Europe. The say the sauna experi- for the six of us when I all be heading down the Chloe Purcell and Erika Egan are pictured at Anne Gregory's campaign launch in the Parkview fair itself was incredi- ence is out of this say it was life changing Hotel last week. same career paths, ble and exceeded the world, of course the for our education, Finland has opened our expectations we had. Finns like to do things future careers and life eyes to numerous differently than just the itself." We stayed and attended opportunities in our college in a town called basic sauna, so we tried "It was a wonderful lives and we are EU Delegation visits Wicklow Nummela, which was a snow-dipping (running experience and -21 beyond grateful to both 50-minute car journey from a sauna and jump- degrees was great the Erasmus+ pro- from Finland's capital, ing into the snow) and weather to be walking Uplands to see SUAS Project Helsinki. we would 100% recom- around in shorts and gramme and BIFE for "Before traveling to mend it! sliders," said William giving us the once in a Finland, we had briefed “We also tried skiing, Molloy. Kian Wallace lifetime experience. I Wicklow Uplands Council's SUAS Project recently hosted a field trip for a ourselves on basic which is also an called it "a life chang- would also like to wish delegation of 60 participants from 22 of the EU's member states, who were keen to Finnish. As it is an extremely popular win- ing experience", and the best of luck to the learn and observe first-hand, the workings of the Wicklow and Dublin uplands extremely hard lan- ter sport in Finland, Ken Hanrahan said it Culinary Art BIFE stu- dents who are also based EIP-AGRI project. guage to pick up in a how the six of us man- was a "a great cultural short amount of time, aged to stay on our two experience along with heading on an we were wary on what feet is still beyond me, great people, it's some- Erasmus+ mobility to Their visit to Co. farmers across the Declan Byrne said "It Innovation Systems kind of language barri- but worth a shot. thing I will always Valadolid Spain in May Wicklow included a Wicklow and Dublin was a wonderful oppor- (SWP-AKIS). er there would be. "We had a few spare remember." where they will be presentation and recep- uplands. tunity for the SUAS Leading the delega- What we didn't know days where we "It was a really good completing their work tion at the Brockagh The project is operational group to tion was Inge Van Oost, was that the people of explored Finland and experience, if you have placement in various Centre in Laragh where designed to ensure the highlight the complex a policy officer at the Finland's English is other bordering coun- the chance to do it I restaurants in the area." SUAS Project Manager, future sustainable man- workings of the project European Commission Declan Byrne and agement of the unique, with such a diverse and in the Directorate Operational Lead, Pat natural habitats the area notable number of rep- General Agriculture and Dunne, shared many of is renowned for and is resentatives. We are Rural Development the five year project's reporting on the ecolo- grateful that many new (DG AGRI). objectives and the con- gy and biodiversity friendships were Speaking about the siderable progress to found at each location. formed and that our visit, Inge said "The date. Following the presen- project may now form EIP Projects bring The 'Sustainable tation, the group made a part of discussions with opportunities to mem- brief stop at the 6th Uplands Agriculture- our European col- bers of the farming environment Scheme century monastic settle- leagues." community to enable (SUAS)' Pilot Project, ment of Glendalough to Wicklow Uplands them to develop solu- which was officially enjoy one of the Council who developed tions to the challenges launched in November region's most popular the project, were also local to their area. The 2018, is using an inno- tourist locations before involved with the host- vative approach to returning to Dublin. meeting in Ireland was ing of the event with an absolute success, assist both commonage Speaking after the Brian Dunne, groups and individual visit to Wicklow, with many of our par- Coordinator of ticipants very enthusi- Wicklow Uplands astic about the EIP Council also delivering Greystones Orchestra presents operational groups they an informative presen- saw and heard about 'Summer Lovin...From LA tation on the origins during the visit. It was and need for the project to Broadway' nice to learn more about of this type to the region. the SUAS Project from Join the Greystones Orchestra on 26th "Following extensive the group leading it and May at 4pm at South Beach Pavillion, research in the Wicklow to observe the upland Greystones for a glittering Uplands, we are region where its impact celebration of music from the shows delighted that the will be felt". and the silver screen. SUAS project is now Ireland currently has fully operational", Mr. 23 EIP-AGRI projects in operation, with 21 of They will be filling your Sunday afternoon with Dunne continued. the musical genius of Andrew Lloyd Weber, "Through information them selected through a Freddie Mercury, Stephen Schwartz and many gathering and knowl- competitive process that more. edge sharing, we are took place in 2017 and Singer Emer Foley will be performing with the already observing many 2018. Wicklow Uplands Greystones Orchestra under the baton of Jonathon positive results which Council's SUAS Pilot Browner as they deliver hits from Grease, Phantom we were able to discuss Project which received of the Opera, James Bond and numbers such as 'We with the delegation". a funding allocation of are the Champions' and 'Let me be your star'. The three-day confer- 1.95 million, was So whether you're 'hopelessly devoted' or just ence was organised by launched last November plain 'Wicked', be sure to book your tickets early to the Standing Committee and is working with a avoid disappointment on on Agriculture Research number of commonage www.greystonesorch.eventbrite.ie . Tickets also (SCAR) and their groups and hill farmers available on the door. on various sites in the Strategic Working Bethany Deans with Erasmus+ students William Molloy, Kian Wallace, Ken Hanrahan, Anthony Email [email protected] for more Group, Agriculture Wicklow and Dublin Duffy and Ryan Cromwell. informtaion. Knowledge and uplands. WICKLOW

Tuesday 30th April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 17 BRAY SCHOOLS AWARDED FOR COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION Two Bray schools were awarded for their commitment to global justice at the WorldWise Global Schools Annual Conference recently. North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School was awarded the WorldWise Global Schools Diplomatic Global Passport and Woodbrook College was awarded a Citizens' Passport. Nearby John Scottus School was also awarded the Diplomatic Global Passport.

“Following a request Students worked for 2 about the links to Global stakeholders in the from fellow Educate months before the protest, Justice. They also created school but it's now in Together students in sending letters and emails their ideal Sustainable place and the students Cork, North Wicklow to mobilise other schools, Island and researched hope it takes off and they Educate Together stu- to inform local media, solutions for how Ireland aim to build on this over dents decided to work created posts for social can reduce its carbon the next three years,” together to plan a national media, organised logistics footprint,” said continued Noone. student climate strike at like transport, security, WorldWise Global "Woodbrook College the Dáil in Dublin, which parental consent, they Schools Education introduced a module on coincided with a global created slogans and Officer, Lizzy Noone. global issues for all First student movement around banners, wrote and "John Scottus School Year Students as part of the world on March 15th performed a song about campaigned to ban single their Wellbeing Course. 2019, with the aim of climate change, attended use plastic in the school. Students took local demanding more action a meeting with other It was a long road of action to address a vari- on climate change by the students, worked with campaigning, assemblies ety of Global Issues. TY Irish government. NGO's to learn more and lobbying of different students visited the Irish Aid Centre and Global Goals Group. Some of the tasks of this group was to keep parents and the community involved and engaged in global issues by regularly updat- ing the website. The school held a Water Awareness Day this year John Scottus School's Tim Telford and Nathan Boissier being presented with their Diplomatic Global and carried out action Passport by Michael Doorly from Concern at the WWGS Annual Conference 2019 projects on the topic of Clean Water." Students and teachers from the schools, pic- tured here, were amongst 320 people from 60 sec- ondary schools gathered recently in Croke Park for the 6th annual Irish Aid WorldWise Global Schools conference 'Connecting for Change', where 34 of the schools were awarded WWGS North Wicklow Educate Together’s Kate Minnock and Molly Mercier Global Passports for their Redmond being awarded their Diplomatic Global Passport by Aidan commitment to making Clifford at the WWGS Annual Conference 2019 the world a better place. Funding of up to €200,000 available for towns and villages Funding of up to €200,000 is available for rural towns and villages across Wicklow through the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

The Town and Village Scheme will support encourage applications Renewal Scheme, which projects which enhance from towns and villages promotes rural and com- the centre of a town or that are most in need of munity development village and it will also support, and towns that provides funding for focus on initiatives have not applied before projects that make our which encourage or were unsuccessful in Woodbrook College's James McGrane Ero and Suzanne Deery with Orla McBreen from Irish Aid towns more attractive increased residential the past. being awarded their Global Passport at the WWGS Annual Conference 2019 places in which to live occupancy in town cen- "Since the Town and and work. The Scheme tres. As a result, propos- Village Renewal is specifically targeted als seeking to develop Scheme was introduced at rural towns and vil- initiatives to encourage in 2016, almost €53 € lages with populations town centre living will million has been Over 20k raised for St. Kevin's NS of less than 10,000, be particularly welcome, approved for over 670 making it ideal for a lot as will projects which Minister Andrew Doyle projects across the A screening of The Greatest Showman powered by 70+ cyclists has raised of communities across stimulate economic country. In order to €20,351 for St. Kevin's National School in Greystones, far exceeding Wicklow. Examples of activity between a town The scheme will be avail of funding through expectations. projects across Ireland and village and its administered through the scheme, Wicklow Wicklow County that have received fund- neighbouring townlands. County Council will be The fundraising event took place in the Shoreline in Grystones last month, with parents, teachers, the ing in the past include "This funding will Council, and I strongly required to advertise for PA committee and board of management members of the school taking part. job-creation initiatives really help build the encourage towns and expressions of interest There were eight bikes and volunteers were grouped together and cycled for 15 minutes for the such as the development resilience of rural com- villages in Wicklow to from towns and villages duration of the movie and all raised money through sponsorship. In total over 600 people enjoyed this of enterprise hubs and munities in the face of work with the local and will select propos- event. digital hubs. Brexit and can also con- authority to prepare als for development into These funds will go towards the significant investment made in refurbishing the classrooms in St. MEP candidate tribute to the transition innovative and well detailed applications to Kevin's NS. Andrew Doyle says: to a low-carbon econo- thought-out projects be submitted to the Local businesses supported the event through advertising and provided prizes for the raffle which "This year, the Town my through measures under the scheme. I Department by the end closed the event. and Village Renewal based in town centres. would particularly of June." WICKLOW

18 NEWS / LOCAL BUSINESS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 30th April 2019 What’s Happening... Mini Greenhouse Family Workshop This May bank holiday, Cool Planet in Powerscourt House wants to get families learning about the carbon cycle!

Kids will be introduced to the secret life of plants through Eric Carle's story 'The Tiny Seed'. Using his illustrations as inspiration, they will design and decorate a 'mini-green- house' to guzzle up all the CO2 at home! The mini-greenhouse contains seeds and a 'packed lunch' of water and nutrients. With lots of light at home, kids will see their plant growing withing a week! The duration is 50 minutes and the cost is €10 per child (adults go free). It will take place on Saturday 4th, Sunday On the 13th of April, The Wicklow RFC U13 Boys travelled to IT to play the Final of the Southeast League against worthy opponents 5th and Monday 6th May at 11am and 1pm . Wicklow hit the ground running with 2 great tries early in the first half. Enniscorthy struggled to keep up with the pace of the game and Places are strictly limited and booking is by the end the score was 34 - 5 to Wicklow essential. See coolplanetexperience.org

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WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL To Rachael & Niall Kennedy intend I, Tony Lyons, seeks Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 to apply for permission to permission for retention of 2461269, Email: eugene 2461269, Email: eugene develop a site at Tinnapark 26.6m2 single storey @alphaplandesign.com) @alphaplandesign.com) Seeks place Demesne, Kilpedder, Co. out-house building used in Seeks planning permission planning permission for Wicklow. The development will the storage and handling of for a dwelling, waste water retention of material change of consist of a 1.5 story former honey extraction including treatment system to EPA use of part of farmyard and an ad style house, waste water separately accessed standards, new entrance part of shed for operation of treatment unit, polishing filter, W.C facility and all related and associated works at firewood cutting, bagging, new water well, movement activities and works at 7 Kilmagig Upper, Avoca, storage, and loading General Operative and Relief Station Attendant of existing entrance and Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow. The Co. Wicklow for C. McCauley firewood for delivery off site call us and associated works at Business Unit: Generation and Trading • Job Type: Permanent • Vacancy Np: GT EX19 10 auxiliary works. The planning planning application may be and M. Leonard. The Kilcandra, Redcross, Co. application may be inspected inspected or purchased planning application may be Wicklow for D. Byrne. The or purchased at a fee not at a fee not exceeding the inspected, or purchased on planning application may be exceeding the reasonable cost reasonable cost of making a at a fee not exceeding the inspected, or purchased 01-2869111 of making a copy at the offices copy at the offices of reasonable cost of making a at a fee not exceeding the of Wicklow County Council, Wicklow County Council, copy, at the offices of the reasonable cost of making a County Buildings, Wicklow County Buildings, Wicklow planning authority during its copy, at the offices of the or during its public opening during its public opening public opening hours and a planning authority during its hours and a submission or hours and a submission or submission or observation in public opening hours and a observation in relation to the observation in relation to the relation to the application submission or observation in application may be made to application may be made to may be made to the relation to the application may Email the authority in writing on the authority in writing on authority in writing on be made to the authority in payment of the prescribed fee payment of the prescribed payment of the prescribed writing on payment of the jennie@ within the period of 5 weeks fee within the period of 5 fee within the period of 5 prescribed fee within the beginning on the date of weeks beginning on the date weeks beginning on the date period of 5 weeks beginning on localtimes.ie receipt by the authority of the of receipt by the authority of of receipt by the authority of the date of receipt by the application. the application. the application. authority of the application.

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL We N & D Heatley seek plan- I Miriam Melia seek planning ning permission for internal permission consequent to GARDEN CENTRE modifications to create 5 No. outline granted Reg Ref office units together with a 16/985 for a dwelling, change of use to 197 Msq, an connection to services, a external fire escape, and all revised dual entrance and all ASSISTANT MANAGER associated site development associated site development works at the Abbey Centre, St works at Hillside Road, Patrick Road, Wicklow Town, Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow. We are currently recruiting for a full time Co Wicklow. The planning The planning application application may be inspected may be inspected or garden centre assistant manager. or purchased at a fee not purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the cost of making a copy at the The ideal candidate must be a qualified horticulturalist with offices of Wicklow County offices of Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, at least two years’ experience working in a similar role. Council, County Buildings, Wicklow during its public Wicklow during its public opening hours and a opening hours and a submis- submission or observation in The candidate should be customer service focused, have an sion or observation in relation relation to the application to the application may be may be made to the outgoing personality with a passion for both plants and made to the authority in writ- authority in writing on people. The position requires you to be sales driven, ing on payment of the pre- payment of the prescribed scribed fee within the period fee within the period of 5 self-motivated, ambitious, and commercially creative. of 5 weeks beginning on the weeks beginning on the date date of receipt by the authori- of receipt by the authority of ty of the application. the application. We are looking for a hands on manager with proven leadership qualities. Muhammad Waseem Saeed & Shamim Akhtar To apply, please e-mail a letter of application along T/A with an up to date copy of your curriculum vitae to [email protected] Daata Pakistani & Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Zoe House, Hillside Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

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