homes & businesses WE DELIVER!- for 31 years NORTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL HOUSE PRICES TIDY TOWNS THINK LOCAL page 4 page 6 page 10 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, , BRAY, , , , NEWCASTLE, , ASHFORD, , , , LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, . Tuesday 14th July 2020 First Floor, The Boulevard, Quinsborough Road, Bray. A98 R6D7. Tel: 01 - 2869111 E-mail: [email protected] www.wicklowtimes.net DON'T BLAME THE DEER! A new report evaluating the role that deer play in the spread of Bovine TB (bTB), has labelled Wicklow as a Bovine TB 'hot-spot' and suggests that Wicklow's large deer population might be to blame. However, this is hotly disputed.

The report in the peer- on the role of deer in Agriculture's Wildlife reviewed scientific Ireland is lacking, the Unit said regarding a journal, Microbial report says. 2018 Department study Genomics, titled In the last decade, "this information does 'Mycobacterium bovis Wicklow has had the not inform us about the genomics reveals highest herd-level direction of spread of transmission of infection prevalence of bTB in the disease, and cannot be between cattle and country. The report states used to draw any deer in Ireland', was that in Co. Wicklow, conclusion about which published on June 18th "high densities of deer species may be infecting by Crispell et al. have been implicated in which other species." It's understood that the local spread and A recommendation to deer can act as a spill persistence of M. bovis the Minister of over host for the infection in cattle. Our Agriculture in 2015 by infection where high deer analyses suggest that M. the Irish Deer densities are present, bovis is transmitted Management Forum, however there is no clear between cattle and deer confirmed "that there is evidence to show deer populations, and that no evidence to link are a source of infection deer may be acting as an Bovine TB incidence in for cattle. Whilst badgers important source of deer in Ireland to Bovine are recognized as being a infection in Wicklow." TB outbreaks or source of infection for James O'Keeffe, SVI, persistence in cattle cattle, similar evidence Head, Department of herds."

New Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris visited Bife college of Higher and Further Education in Bray last Friday. Pictured l/r are Deirdre Keyes CEO of KWETB; Cllr Tom Fortune, Board member, Minister Simon Harris, Gabriel Allen Deputy Principal of Bife and Ray Tedders, Principal of Bife. See page 3

In 2018, Dr Eoin The report also notes Ryan, Chief Veterinary that the similar M. bovis Inspector at the strains in cattle and deer Department said there is could result from a "no evidence of link common source, such as between wild deer and badgers. the spread of TB." "Defining the role of No study to date has deer in the bTB system in shown the directionality Wicklow will require of bTB transmission from further research," the wild deer to cattle (or report states. A badger) or vice-a-versa. spokesperson for the Irish The Crispell et al Deer Commission said report states that "Our "while deer like many analyses reveal that cattle other wildlife species are and deer share highly susceptible to TB at low similar M. bovis strains, levels, the report high- suggesting that transmis- lights that good deer sion between these management can help species is occurring in reduce the spread of the area. In addition, the potentially infected wild high level of diversity deer by carrying out observed in the sampled informed data led culls deer population suggests annually to reduce wild deer may be acting as a deer numbers and main- source of infection for tain them at sustainable local cattle populations. levels. Also, good deer These findings have management ensures we important implications do not drive deer into for the control and new areas by over-culling ultimate eradication of or sustained increased bTB in Ireland." hunting pressure." WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 Short story competition open to children in Greystones Municipal District Social Democrats Cllr for Greystones District Jodie Neary has launched a short story competition in association with her successful Bee Route Project. The Bee Route Project was devised by Cllr Neary who worked with Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole Tidy Towns giving out free Bee Route Starter Packs and lavender to locals in a bid to get people to grow pollinator-friendly plots in their gardens. Over 150 participants tatives and people associ- ment during COVID19 is open to all children have signed up to the pro- ated with the gardening lockdown. Children have regardless of whether ject so far. The success of world. Please send your such fantastic imagina- they participated in the the project has inspired short story to tions and are best placed Bee Route Project or € A local fundraising challenge has succeeded in raising over 3,5000 for Pieta House. Organisers the launch of the Bee jodie.neary@socialdemocr to really appreciated our not," concluded Cllr of ‘100km for May’ created a Facebook page and set people the challenge to run, walk, or jog Route Short Story ats.ie surrounding natural envi- Neary. 100km throughout the month of May. Over 150 people took part from Wicklow town, Newtown, Competition, open to all Speaking on the Short ronment and they have Age categories will Greystones, Ashford and as far as Away as Australia. By the end of the Challenge €3,512 had children aged 5-12 from Story Competition, Cllr taken advantage of the apply to the following age been raised for donation to Pieta house. Pictured are Anne Marie Nolan, Leah Kelly & Takis across Greystones, Neary says "The theme for lockdown to explore their brackets: 5-6 years, 7-8 Apostolopoulos at the presentation of the cheque. Delgany, Kilcoole and this competition will be: surroundings in great years, 9-10, 11-12 years. Newcastle. The theme will The Sunflower and the detail. I know that people Winners will be be: The Sunflower and the Bee. When writing, chil- would love to read what announced during Bee. Children are asked to dren can take inspiration children have discovered National Heritage Week mechanic. In order to nominate your club, all that Oh My It’s 3005! write a short story (by from watching bees over the last few months, from 15th August - 23rd. is required is to pick up a promotional box of themselves!) of up to 300 buzzing around their new and that's just in their own The competition is being Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Summer Stars is the national reading programme for words on this subject pollinator-friendly sun- back gardens! sponsored by the Flakes. Using the unique on-pack code, log on to children taking place in all 330 public libraries in The Competition has flowers if they participat- "I often feel that chil- Arboretum and the top kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition and nominate Ireland. It is a completely free programme and open to been developed by Cllr ed in the Bee Route dren are left out of five winners will receive the club of choice. For more information on the all children. As well as online stories, competitions and Neary alongside Wicklow Project or imagine a bee national discussions on vouchers - €100 for the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps visit gaa.ie/kellog- book reviews, Wicklow County Library Service are Good News broadcaster passing through well- the topic of biodiversity overall winner and €50 gsculcamps proud to announce a unique creative writing event for Jillian Godsil and produc- known spots across when really it's children for another 4 runner ups! children entitled “Oh My It’s 3005!” with renowned er Marlena Murphy, to Greystones, Delgany, we should be targeting. They will also get to have writer Maeve Devoy. Support for Kilcoole encourage children to dis- Kilcoole and Newcastle. We need to nurture their their picture taken by the Children ages 8-12 can take part in the webinars skate park campaign cover more about biodi- It can be anything they curiosity which will be very kind Eva Blake at a from 27th July to 31st July, online. Maeve will take versity and to keep their want associated with bees, essential in the future location to be confirmed, them on a futuristic journey to the year 3005, exploring Minister Simon Harris TD is supporting the curiosity growing pollinators and nature". preservation of our natu- together with the other worlds and letting their imaginations grow. campaign for a skate park facility in Kilcoole. throughout the summer Cllr Neary says, "I ral heritage. This is one winners (social distancing Registration is essential and free. To register, please Minister Harris said: “I was very impressed by the months. want to encourage chil- way we can facilitate peo- style!), and individually. contact [email protected]. Participants must be campaign 14 year old Jake Mitchell from Kilcoole The competition will dren to take part in the ple to participate in pre- Furthermore, kids will able to access Zoom on the days in question. For any is undertaking to develop a skate park. Jake has run for approximately five competition not only to serving our natural her- also get to have their sto- further details, please check out your local library. decided to be proactive and campaign for the coun- weeks ending on August raise awareness about bio- itage. I look forward to ries posted on the cil to develop a safe skate park for this very popu- 7th. A panel of judges will diversity, but also to docu- the contributions and to Wicklow Heritage Site La Touche Festival of lar outdoor activity. consist of local artists, ment their relationship announce the winners in for National Heritage History postponed “After the impact of the lockdown it is important writers, Council represen- with the natural environ- August. The competition Week that young people are supported in safe outdoor The La Touche Legacy Committee and sporting and recreational activities. Greystones Archaeological and Historical Society “I would also like to pay tribute to the staff of have confirmed that this year’s Seminar/Festival of Temple Carrig Secondary School who developed history has been postponed due to Covid-19. It has the ‘Do Something Great’ award to motivate stu- been rescheduled for the 10th/11th September with a dents during the lock down period. The school’s launch lecture in May 2021. Chairman of the La initiative spurred on Jake to begin his campaign Touche Legacy Society, George Jones, said “We and I am delighted to be able to support it”. thank all our supporters and attendees over the years and are looking forward to your continued support New online course in next year. 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Tuesday 14th July 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 'BIFE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION' SAYS NEW MINISTER Last Friday the new Minister for Further and Higher Education made his first official visits to a Higher Education college, Bray's Institute for Further and Higher Education (BIFE). Minister for Further and for the film industry and bringing research and graduation ceremonies. I Higher Education Simon last week's announce- innovation together with believe Higher and Harris TD said: “I am ment of the new further education and the Further education in Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris pictured with Bife principal, Ray Tedders and CEO of excited to be appointed Greystones Movie government in the July will Minister for Further and Campus shows how stimulus will announce grow and thrive with KWETB, Greystones resident Deirdre Keyes in Bife last Friday when the Minister made his first Higher Education. I have BIFE courses are at the additional measures as to such a committed official visit. a long commitment to cutting edge of future how Further Education Minister. Further Education job opportunities. can support the Ray Tedders, Principal having previously served “As Minister for Further recovery.” of Bife also said he was on the board of BIFE. Education I want to Speaking at the college, delighted to welcome the €20,000 of cannabis seized “BIFE's success is broaden access to CEO of Kildare and Minister to the college. evident in the 1,200 plus Further Education and Wicklow Education and “Minister Harris has full-time learners drive inclusion and Training Board been a good friend and from Bray grow house studying at degree, equality within the (KWETB), Deirdre supporter of Bife down diploma, and certificate sector. BIFE is an Keyes, from Greystones, the years and our Gardaí in Wicklow have seized €20,000 worth of cannabis plants and arrested a female in levels, and over 3000 excellent example with a said “ It was an honour teachers and thousands learners studying hands-on approach to for us to welcome the of present and relation to a surveillance operation carried out at a house in Bray. part-time courses. BIFE education which is first ever Minister for past pupils Last Wednesday afternoon, 8th July, Gardaí attached to the Bray District Drug unit and assisted by the is a leader in Further practical and gives Higher Education to one appreciate his support. District Detective unit obtained a Section 26 warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Acts. A search of a house Education not only in students real life of our colleges, especial- Here at Bife we have was carried out and a grow house was located in the attic of the house. Wicklow but nationally. experience with their ly one that he is so close- exciting development A number of cannabis plants were seized, at various stages of maturity. The seizure, subject to analysis, “BIFE's film and media chosen career. ly associated with, plans which I look has an estimated street value of €20,000. courses build on “I have already met with having served on the forward to presenting to One female, (38 years) was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Wicklow's existing employers' groups to Board of Management the Minister as soon as Act, 1984 at Bray Garda Station. She has since been released from custody without charge and a file will strengths as a location discuss opportunities of and officiated at many he is settled in.” be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Investigations are ongoing.

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4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 Average Wicklow house prices fall 0.8% in past three months

The price of a three-bedroomed semi-detached house in County Wicklow fell by 0.8% over the past three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.

However, agents in the county are reporting a larger than expected increase in enquiries since they reopened their doors after lockdown. Harris supports West The price of the aver- age three-bed semi in Wicklow fell by 2.4% to Wicklow Pool campaign € 283,000 in the past year, the REA Average House Price Survey has Minister Simon Harris TD is supporting the application by the Community Pool for found. West Wicklow Committee for funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. "Viewings are current- ly very strong, and pur- Minister Harris said, "The Community Pool for West Wicklow Committee has stepped up their chasers have a lot of campaign and I am fully behind it as it goes from strength to strength. I would like to commend Deirdre confidence in the mar- McCormack and all the team for their excellent work. The objective of a Pool for West Wicklow in now to ket," said Karl Tracey of be included in the next County Development Plan and the success of their campaign is reflected in the fact REA Forkin in Bray, they are supported by communities and representatives across county Wicklow. North East Wicklow, and There is a clear need for this facility for people in West Wicklow. In fact, West Wicklow is the only Wicklow Town. Municipal District in County Wicklow which does not have a public swimming pool. This needs to be "Houses with home rectified". offices are highly sought Local councillor Avril Cronin added: "I have been working to advance this project at local authority after, and broadband speed has become very level. This is an incredible community group has come together and has worked so hard to drive this pro- centrates on the actual guarantee of better ject forward. They need and deserve the full support of the local authority to make their plan a reality. important for homes in and, despite fears, very rural Ireland. sale price of Ireland's few fell through or had broadband, where trans- There are so many benefits to swimming for people of all ages and I urge Wicklow County and I want to typical stock home, the port was previously the see this project advance to the next level". "There is a surge of to be renegotiated," said new home developments three-bed semi, giving REA spokesperson highest priority. in the North Wicklow an accurate picture of Barry McDonald. "While the current area which is keeping the second-hand proper- "Changes in the world outlook is positive, and second-hand prices at a ty market in towns and of work are having an there seems to be a lot steady level, allowing cities countrywide. immediate effect on the of pent-up demand, it for a small decrease this Across the country, second-hand housing may be Q3 before we quarter." despite fears of a down- market with a nation- see the effect of Covid- REA Forkin reported turn in the market due to wide trend emerging of 19 on the market and on that the average three- lockdown, the price of a buyers looking to move the outcome of mort- bed semi prices fell by three-bedroomed semi- 15 minutes outside of gage approvals granted 4.8% to €300,000 over detached house fell by their urban location before the lockdown." the last year in North just -0.15% over the where they can get more According to Daft.ie's East Wicklow, with a past three months to space for the same latest report, in Q2 2020 1.9% drop this quarter. € 234,667, an annual money. the average house prices Average Bray prices decline of -0.56%. "We are finding that in County Wicklow was Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in fell by 4.3% over the "Although sales people are looking for €316,007 which is 6.2% past year, and 1.47% slowed during the lock- three things - more lower than a year previ- Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, this quarter, to down, they did happen space, gardens and a ously. € 335,000. Wicklow Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to Town reported a 3.1% Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. fall over the past 12 months to € 310,000, EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS with prices remaining static this quarter. Recycled: Time to sell increased by one week in North Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 • Screened Topsoil East Wicklow this quar- Web: www.benvillerobinson.ie ter to 16 weeks, while in Seapoint Road, • Screened no 2 soil both Wicklow Town and Bray, Co. 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Tuesday 14th July 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 5 Water supplies are vulnerable to failure, report finds Ballymorris and Johnstown South in Co. Wicklow are among the 17 public water supplies in the country where boil water notices are currently in place, according to the EPA's report on Drinking Water Quality in Public Supplies 2019, released last week.

Twenty-three house- supplies vulnerable to fail- microbial contaminants in the underlying causes for holds are affected by these ure, posing a risk to the drinking water react with the delays and shortcom- two boil water notices. At health of a large portion of naturally occurring organic ings highlighted in this Ronan Murphy, CEO of Horse Sport Ireland (centre), with Katie Maegan from Alltech, Sharon Ballymorris the issue is the population. and inorganic matter. This report and prioritise Fitzpatrick and Liz Brennan from the IBC committee and Joanne Hurley from GAIN, at the related to Turbidity at the On 2nd April 2019 a was also the reason for investment to ensure that launch of the Irish Breeders Classic at the Barnadown Equestrian Centre in Gorey. Pic: Sportsfile plant, while at Johnstown direction was issued to works in September 2019 public supplies are safe in the issue is to iplement an Action at the Aughrim/ and secure, and that public do with Coliform Bacteria Programme to upgrade the supply. health is protected." (this has been an ongoing Avoca water In Q1 of 2020, upgrade The EPA has also seen issue affecting this water treatment plant. By the end works were carried out at delays in completing the 'Give us back our walk' supply since 2015). of 2019 this direction had Vartry due to seven water national disinfection pro- Overall, the report ot been complied with supplies being affected by gramme and a significant shows that the quality of despite the deadline being elevated levels of THMs. reduction in work planned A group of concerned residents from frustrated about what is happening, to a large drinking water in public September 30th. The report Launching the report, to remove ‘lead’ from Greystones are calling for a section of the extent because there has been no communication." supplies remains high. In states that enforcement Laura Burke, EPA supply connections. cliff walk access route to be re-opened to the On Saturday 4th July, Cllr Fortune was shown Wicklow's 57 water sup- action was not considered Director General said: Andy Fanning, EPA public. the situation by a Redford Park resident. "I walked plies there was 100% however due to verified "The supply of safe drink- Programme Manager, said with him from the Grove into Greystones Harbour, microbiological compli- progress with works. ing water is of critical "Disinfection is the most The cliff walk was closed for a period during I was there from 11:30am to 1pm and met approxi- ance and 99.3% compli- The report notes that importance for our wellbe- important step in water lockdown but was re-opened at the start of this mately 250 people on that section of the walk in ance with chemical limits. works were carried out in ing and for social and eco- treatment and makes our month. However, the section from Darcy's Field to that time," explained Cllr Fortune. "When you There were three boil March 2019 at water sup- nomic prosperity. Delays water safe by keeping Greystones Harbour, believed to have been closed come to Darcy's Field where the park has been water notices last year, plies affecting Enniskerry, in delivering public water water free of harmful bac- off by the developer of the housing development at developed it's been blocked off, so you have to affecting 1,366 people; Wicklow, Bray, improvements puts water teria, viruses and para- the harbour, has yet to be re-opened. currently take a sharp left turn at Darcy's Field and one water restriction Greystones/Windgates/ quality and the public's sites. Lead presents a dif- A temporary alternative pathway has been creat- follow this temporary arrangement. The problem is affecting 281 people, and Templecarraig, health at risk. The grow- ferent problem where the ed, which Cllr Tom Fortune says is problematic that the terrain is very dangerous and sloped for one supply with direc- Kilmacanogue, and ing uncertainty in Irish only remedy is to remove due to the terrain here being dangerous. the greater part. We witnessed a lady almost tions, affecting one per- Newtown/Newcastle/Kilco Water's planning and the lead pipework. With Residents held a meeting on Friday 3rd July, falling at one stage. I also observed while I was son. ole, due to elevated levels delivery of critical the reduced programme and are now seeking a meeting with Glenveagh there that potential house purchasers were view- However, increasing of Trihalomethanes improvements to water for removing lead pipes Properties, Wicklow County Council, and Sisk. ing the houses and then walking around the park uncertainty in Irish (THMs) - chemicals treatment plants is under- the EPA estimates that it After attending the meeting, Cllr Fortune said while the public using the Cliff Walk could only Water's planning and formed along with other mining confidence in the could take Irish Water up "In my opinion all of this may have been avoided look in." delivery of critical disinfection by-products, security of supply of safe to 60 years to remove all if the developer would just communicate with the Cllr Fortune is calling for security personnel to improvements to water when chlorine or other dis- drinking water. Irish Water public-side lead connec- community. The residents are very concerned and be provided while this temporary situation exists. treatment plants is making infectants used to control needs to urgently address tions. WICKLOW

6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 Casey appointed Government Finance Spokesperson in Seanad Wicklow Senator Pat Casey has expressed his delight and honour at being appointed the Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson by An Taoiseach Micheal Martin.

"To be appointed to one an employer I understand republican movement of the most important the needs of the small and within our garden portfolios in the Seanad is medium business sector in county. an honour for me and my Ireland and in particular a "As the only Wicklow family and as we rebuild tourism county such as member of the Oireachtas our shattered economy Wicklow. from outside Greystones Minister Simon Harris met with East Coast Mask Makers in Enniskerry - a not for profit group after the Covid crisis and I "This Government and Bray I am acutely making free cotton masks for care givers and the vulnerable. Minister Harris said “I’m delighted am determined to play a must support the vital conscious of the lack of to be able to thank Sinead O’Reardon and Sinead McGuinness and all the team for all their positive role in ensuring SME sector in Wicklow representation in the Dáil voluntary work during the Covid-19 crisis. This is a wonderful group of people who selflessly that we return jobs and to get back on their feet from East, South and West Wicklow. I am responded to the emergency having made 20,000 masks so far. Their example was inspiring growth to all areas of and provide the jobs and Ireland as quickly as pos- growth that we so badly determined that these during the most difficult days in the past few months and I wanted to express a heartfelt thank areas of the County are you to them”. sible," said Senator Casey. need. The next year will Senator Pat Casey "Speaking to An be tough but I am confi- not left behind in the nec- Taoiseach we have priori- dent having spoken to the essary rebuilding that tised the return of the cru- Taoiseach that economic appointing General needs to take place. I am cial tourism and hospitali- recovery for all is top of Election. He has asked committed to continue my 'Enniskerry's pedestrian scheme is ty sector which has been the agenda. me to work with our work with the communi- totally crushed by the "I also spoke to organisation in Wicklow ties, businesses and farm an example to wider community' Covid lockdown. Having Micheál about growing to study the lessons from families of Wicklow, decades of experience in the Fianna Fáil Party in the election campaign and Arklow and Baltinglass to ensure a fair recovery." Wicklow Minister Simon Harris along with Cllr Melanie Corrigan last week visited the this area along with being Wicklow after a very dis- develop the growth of our new pedestrian area in Enniskerry Village. Minister Harris said "I am delighted to see the lengths local businesses and the community have gone to facilitate safe social distancing for shoppers to protect customers. Council to proceed with "The government is rolling out the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme to support villages and towns for the development of new and existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas." Enniskerry and Bray West Councillor Melanie Corrigan added "The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme has been crucial to the development of the recreation facilities enjoyed by growing numbers of locals and tourists in rural areas in recent years. These facilities are now more important than ever in light of Tidy Town Awards the COVID-19 emergency. We have applied to the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for additional funding and I am looking forward to enhancing disability access to the new pedestrianised area and further enhance- Wicklow County Council has decided to however open to all types of community groups ments of the village." proceed with its annual Tidy Towns and including Tidy Towns groups, Coastcare groups, Environmental Awards. sports and recreational clubs schools, local businesses and housing estates. The Council said it appreciates that Covid-19 has "These awards aim to recognize some of the great led to the postponement or cancelling of some pro- work and innovative ideas being developed to make ALONE raises concerns jects and initiatives and has made it very challenging Wicklow more resilient to Climate Change and pro- for groups to organize activities and complete work. tect our natural resources. Communities across the However much has been done and continues to be county will be key partners in delivering action on done on the ground in communities across the county. both mitigation and adaptation with relation to about access to safe The national Tidy Towns competition will not take Climate Change and also the protection of biodiversi- place this year, which makes it even more important ty at local level and Wicklow County Council would that the work of local tidy towns groups is recog- like to recognize your contribution. nized, the Council says. "As much detail as possible should be included public transport The closing date for entries is 31st July with an either on the form, or by submitting additional docu- extension for schools until 4th September to allow ments detailing projects, noting which categories of for submission of entries after schools reopen. ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has highlighted the significant lack of award you wish to have considered on this form. The aim of the Environmental Awareness Awards is "The application can be made by the community accessible and safe transport available to older people amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ALONE has to showcase best practice in environmental awareness group carrying out the works or in the form of a nom- received a substantial number of calls to its National Support Line from older people who are now and actions across County Wicklow. ination of another group. Application may be made finding it difficult to access transport due to the country beginning to reopen. "Through the awards we aim to recognise the for more than one award. In any given year awards As older people rely on public older people to the Irish Red Cross wearing of face coverings is now diverse range of groups engaged in environmental may not be given for all categories. An award will transport to attend important medical who have been helping older people mandatory on public transport from awareness projects. The the competition is open to only be made where Wicklow County Council appointments and collect necessities attend appointments across the coun- the 29th of June, older people are still any group working at local level, which has undertak- believes works undertaken are of high value as an like groceries and medication, we are try. With transportation continuously apprehensive to use public transport en a project that demonstrates good practice," the example to all in County Wicklow. Where justified a now worried for their safety. While arising as problematic for older peo- as they are one of the groups most Council said. second recognition may also be given in an award cat- there is strong evidence that older ple, COVID-19 has only compound- affected by COVID-19. We are ask- "The awards have links to best practice in the egory."The awards are open to all relevant towns, vil- people are keen to attend necessary ed this issue further. ing members of the public to remem- National Tidy Towns Competition which aims to help lages and community groups, schools and organisa- hospital appointments, many are ALONE CEO, Seán Moynihan ber the older people in their lives who us build more sustainable communities. They are tions in county Wicklow. apprehensive about using public said, "Many older people who cannot may be struggling, and if it is safe to transport in case they come into con- drive or do not have access to a car do so, offer to take them to and from tact with a carrier of the virus. The rely on public transport to go about appointments." organisation has also raised concerns their daily lives, however the arrival Since March, ALONE's National regarding older people with mobility of COVID-19 in Ireland has caused Support Line has received in excess issues, who may not be able to use older people to become anxious when of 26,174 calls for support. ALONE public transport and rely on other using public transport. The only other staff and volunteers have made more means of transport such as family option for older people is to take taxis than 127,475 calls to older people members or private ambulances. to their appointments, which is some- who needed support, and provided ALONE are cognisant of the wider thing that many older people cannot more than 21,549 units of practical systemic issues faced by older people afford on a regular basis. As a result support, delivered from the support in accessing safe and affordable of this, many older people with line, staff and volunteers. ALONE is transport and further delays to underlying medical conditions are providing ongoing support to more appointments are not viable at this missing essential checkups, because than 13,300 older people who require time. The organisation said that the they do not want to put themselves at support for difficulties with loneli- cost of getting taxis to and from further risk by using public transport. ness, health, finance, housing, access- appointments means that they are not This is an issue which is affecting ing services, COVID-19 and other a viable alternative transport for older people in both rural and urban challenges. ALONE is encouraging many older people. ALONE have areas." older people who need advice to call been assisting these transportation He continued, "While we were ALONE on, 0818 222 024 from queries by providing a redirection for pleased to hear the news that the 8am-8pm, seven days a week. Last year’s Bray Tidy Towns winners WICKLOW

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8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 Newcastle locals are against proposed mixed-use development Newcastle residents have let their views be known on the matter of the proposed mixed use development in the field behind The Castle Inn, which Wicklow County Council is due to decide on this week. In a survey carried out by the Newcastle Residents Association, over two-thirds of respondents said they were against the development. A survey of Newcastle residents has revealed they are largely against plans for a large residential and The development favour of the develop- village and will negatively scale of the development commercial development in the field behind the Castle Inn. would consist of 22 hous- ment. Of the 28% in impact and over-burden is more suited to a town es, 13 apartments, and favour of the develop- the capacity of existing with a larger existing pop- three commercial units. A ment, most of these were infrastructure. ulation. planning application was only 'somewhat' in favour. The main concerns of Most in favour of it say submitted to Wicklow Development in general is local residents include: it will grow the communi- County Council by ABBD not opposed among Height and volume of res- ty and bring more business Developmet Limited, in the responses to the sur- idential units; Lack of to the area. They say it's a PLANNING NEWS March. The deadline for vey, but preference has adequate sewerage facili- considered and affordable public submissions ended been expressed for smaller ties for existing popula- option for locals who wish detached dwellings, 4 three-bed semi detached on 23rd June. scale, sustainable develop- tion; Lack of adequate to live in the area. They EGS lodges new bungalows, 19 three-bed two storey terraced The Newcastle ments that respond in a infrastructure to support also welcome the inclusion dwellings, and 4 two-bed two-storey terraced Residents Association car- sensitive way to the local existing population, in of the park and say there is application for dwellings. There would also be a crèche. ried out a survey and wel- area, and that centre the particular the safety of potential for more village The Council is due to make a decision on 27th comed the "full and needs of the existing com- L5050 to the N11; amenities in the commer- August. robust" response from the munity are preferred. Concern that the commer- cial units. sports hall local community. Most opposed to the cial units will lie vacant, Wicklow County The survey had 179 development say that it as seen with the Council is due to make a respondents, with 71% will be disproportionately Rockingham develop- decision on the applica- East School in Wicklow Planning saying they were not in large for the scale of the ment; Concern that the tion on 14th July. Town has submitted a new application for a sports hall, having now secured the permission sought necessary funding to go ahead with the project. for Employment Permission refused for Permission was previously granted in September 2019, however due to lack of funding the school was unable to proceed with the construction at the Park time. The secondary school has now applied for plan- Newtown residential ning permission for alterations to the previous Workplace equipment supplier AJ approved planning permission. Products (Ireland) Ltd have re-applied to Alterations include a reduction in size of the pro- Wicklow County Council for planning posed scheme to suit the funding which is currently permission for an employment park in development available to the school. Delgany. The school has been fundraising for the necessary AJ offices and warehouse are currently located funding, through initiatives such as the 'Buy a Brick' An Bord Pleanala have overturned a decision sion be granted, however the ABP Board did not in Kilcoole, however due to expansion they wish fundraising campaign. by Wicklow County Council and refused accept this. In making its decision, ABP stated "the to relocate to a purpose-built building as the head- The proposed development consists of the provi- permission for a development of 43 proposed development is dominated by roads and sur- quarters for their Irish division. sion of a 710.7 sqm, 8.85m high sports hall business apartments and 28 houses on Church Hill in face car parking and results in a poor design concept The development in Drummin East in Delgany with high level glazing facing south and north, for the site, fails to establish a sense of place, would would be Employment Park consisting of a pur- Newtownmountkennedy. ancillary spaces and all associated site works. The result in a substandard form of development that lacks pose built building of total size 1095sqm compris- original application last year was for a 1,350 sqm A third party appeal had been made following variety and distinctiveness including the road frontage ing of warehousing/distribution, ancillary office sports hall. Wicklow County Council's decision to grant permis- and removal of the historic wall and includes a poor space together with access roads/roundabout, Wicklow County Council is due to make a sion for the development. The planning application quality of urban design in the historic core of the town, footpaths, cycle tracks, car parking (circa 30 decision on the application on 27th August. was lodged by Knockree Developments Ltd. The all of which would be seriously injurious to the resi- spaces), bicycle storage, and landscaping (with development was to include a number of other facili- dential amenities of future occupants and the amenities access from Greystones Southern Access Route) ties including a ground floor creche with play area, car of the area. The proposed development would, there- on lands zoned for 'employment uses'. and cycling parking and ancillary features. fore, be contrary to these Ministerial Guidelines and Application lodged AJ offices made a similar application last year, The appeal was made by a local residents group would be contrary to the proper planning and sustain- and have reduced the building size in the new who had concerns about design issues, amenity and able development of the area. for 99 houses in application by 14sqm. A decision is due to be transport, and who argued that it was contrary to "In deciding not to accept the Inspector's recom- made on the application by 3rd August. development plan policy on such issues. mendation to grant permission, the Board considered The appeal site, with a site area given as 1.56 that the proposed development did not adequately Delgany hectares, is part of an elongated area of unused grass- address the key criteria under the ‘Urban Design land within the older northern part of the town. To the Manual - a Best Practice Guide’, was dominated by Amendment south of the site is a line of derelict buildings associat- roads and surface car parking, with a poor design con- A planning application has been submitted ed with a former fever hospital, with open land behind cept that lacks variety and distinctiveness and includes to Avondale it in the shallow valley of a small stream. a poor quality of urban design, including along the for a residential development of 99 houses road frontage, all of which would be seriously injuri- on Chapel Road, Kindlestown Upper, in The site is close to two historic buildings, St. redevelopment Matthews Church and Season Park House, and would ous to the residential amenities of future occupants Delgany. have been visible from Fishers, a protected structure. and contrary to the provisions of the "Urban Design The application site is located approximately Coillte have lodged a planning applica- It was submitted in the appeal that there was insuffi- Manual - a Best Practice Guide", and would, therefore, 800m to the Northeast of the centre of Delgany tion with Wicklow County Council to cient information available to assess the overall visual seriously injure the residential amenities of future Village, and a stream runs through it. The cover amend the previously permitted develop- impact of the development on the village and the occupants, and would be contrary to the proper plan- ning and sustainable development of the area." letter of the planning application states that "The ment to provide enhanced visitor facilities design and density appeared not to integrate with the proposed development will contribute positively to at Avondale House & Forest Park on a existing fabric of the village. the character and nature of the neighbourhood. The site area of circa 19.7 hectares within a There is a current appeal under the Derelict Site Act character of Delgany is that of an established vil- relating to a proposed Levy on the site. A recent deci- lage with a strong relationship with its naturalsur- total landholding of circa 200 hectares. sion on the lands to the south overturned the proposed roundings. The proposed development continues The amended development consists of alter- Levy for that site. the character maintaining established views and ations to the walking trail (comprising sunken The site is zoned ‘Town Centre’ in the areas of public open space with established natural walkways, tunnels and elevated timber walkways Newtownmountkennedy Local Area Plan 2008. The character." and lookout over Avondale river), accessible tim- town is considered a ‘Level 4’ settlement in the The development would consist of two and thre ber lookout tower (overall height 38 metres from County Development Town, with a target increase in storey dwellings including 12 four-bed two-storey ground level) with ground floor level associated population from some 3000 in 2011 to 6000 in 2028. detached dwellings, 6 four-bed three-storey semi facilities, entrance to existing walled garden, There are a number of protected structures in the detached dwellings, 10 four-bed two-storey semi landscaping and all related site development vicinity, but none on the site. detached dwellings, 44 three-bed two-storey semi works. The ABP Inspector also recommended that permis- WICKLOW

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10 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 'Think Local, Buy Local' campaign launched

Minister Harris formally launched the ‘Think Local, Buy Local’ campaign for Greystones Municipal District last week. Wicklow County listed; A public aware- committed to supporting and Newcastle to join." Council and Greystones ness campaign through- them in any way we can. Cllr Tom Fortune, 2020 have launched a out the community will Together we are stronger Cathaoirleach of campaign to restart the be launched throughout - Ní neart go cur le Greystones Municipal local economy in the district with public chéile." District, welcomed the Greystones Municipal signage, social media, Minister Simon Harris collaborative approach of District, recognising the and local media; Working commended the work of this community-based need to support the local in partnership with the Greystones 2020 commit- initiative to help address Minister Simon Harris with Cathaoirleach of Greystones Municipal District, Cllr Derek Mitchell economy to restart and Greystones Municipal tee to maximise all the the challenges facing launching the ‘Think Local, Buy Local’ campaign. Pic: Alan Rowlette thrive as quickly as pos- District who are offering new public and private businesses as they sible. Working with local free safety signage, free investment in the town. emerge from the Covid- businesses, they have temporary outdoor dining Minister Harris said: "I 19 pandemic. developed a marketing licenses & ongoing am delighted to be able to Greystones District campaign for the town 'Think Local Buy Local' support the incredible Manager, Michael Hotel bookings highlight and introduced a few marketing support. If you work of the Greystones Nicholson, encouraged measures. would like your business 2020 committee. This a everyone to support local They have: Developed listed or would like to fantastic initiative that businesses and to adhere challenges facing tourism a new dedicated business join the Greystones builds on the strengths of to social distancing and hub within the grey- District Business Hub our local town by devel- hygiene protocols. The latest industry survey conducted by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) shows national stones.ie website (grey- 'WhatsApp Group', oping plans for combin- The Council has intro- occupancy levels of 23% and 26% for the peak summer months of July and August stones.ie/business-hub), a please see greystones.ie. ing public and private duced a fast track licence respectively, based on confirmed bookings, compared to an average of 90% for the same one stop shop for Gráinne McLoughlin, investment in the town. application procedure for resources and support; Chairperson of The Greystones 2020 the above usage of public period last year. Set up a 'Business hub' Greystones 2020 said, team have a number of space only. All fees will Last week, Minister Simon competitor," said Mr O'Brien. play a key role again and be a WhatsApp group for the "The Covid-19 pandemic fantastic initiatives that be waived for a period of Harris met with Wicklow mem- Mr O'Brien also called for significant lever in the country's business community to has disrupted daily busi- will add to the vibrancy three months, application bers of the Irish Hotels urgent clarity on the guidelines economic recovery. However, facilitate interaction and ness activity for us all, of our community and I forms can be downloaded Federation. "Tourism is a major for gatherings in light of the this requires specific sectoral support for each other; but we know that small look forward to working from Wicklow.ie and sub- employer in County Wicklow decision this week by the supports now in relation to liq- All businesses in the dis- businesses may find it with them in the years mitted online with a site and the challenges posed by Northern Ireland Executive to uidity and competitiveness." trict (Greystones, particularly difficult to ahead. I encourage every- location map attached to Covid 19 have been overwhelm- allow the capacity for indoor Five Urgent Measures Kilcoole, Delgany and understand how to adapt one to keep tagging [email protected] ing for the industry," Minister gatherings including weddings Immediately Required - Newcastle) to be includ- and remain resilient in 'greystones and #think .Changes to parking and Harris said after the meeting. "I to be determined by the size of Wicklow hoteliers are calling on ed on the greystones.ie such a rapidly changing local buy local' and pedestrian facilities are know Wicklow Hoteliers have the venue from 10th July. the Government to implement business and services situation. We in encourage local business- also being introduced to undertaken considerable plan- "Currently capacity here is lim- the following measures as a mat- directory if not already Greystones 2020 are es in Delgany, Kilcoole support local business. ning to reopen their businesses ited to 100 people regardless of ter of urgency: and they deserve our support. I the size of the venue. We are Continuation of the Wage discussed with the Wicklow calling on the Government to Subsidy Scheme and inclusion Hoteliers their proposals in allow hotels that can safely host of seasonal employees. The regards of supports for both larger weddings to do so based scheme should be extended to Accounting technician business and employment. on the size and scale of the include seasonal employees as "The government will be venues, rather than imposing a well as take account of employ- bringing forward extensive mea- general limit on how many peo- ees previously on reduced hours sures in the July stimulus to be ple can gather at any venue, due to seasonality. The scheme apprentice scheme to announced before the end of the regardless of safe capacity," he should be continued until the month. The views of our local added. impact of Covid-19 restrictions hoteliers will inform some of Almost 90% of hotels in has fully abated. these sector-specific supports Wicklow and across the country Gatherings - the size of gath- and I will be bringing their con- are expected to be open again by erings should be linked to venue create 20 Wicklow jobs cerns to the cabinet and the new the middle of the month. Mr capacity as opposed to an arbi- Minister for Tourism and they O'Brien said that hotel and trary cap on numbers. Greater Wicklow students have been encouraged to can count on my full support." guesthouse owners have been clarity is now urgently required consider a national accounting technician Occupancy for September, heartened by the strong support for gatherings beyond July. traditionally a popular time for from people who are donning A reduction in tourism VAT to apprenticeship programme available at Bray US visitors, currently stands at the green jersey and taking a 5% until December 2021 fol- Institute of Further Education which will 22%. IHF Wicklow branch chair, staycation this year. However, lowed by a permanent restora- create 20 jobs in Wicklow this year and 150 Gerard O'Brien said that the fig- she said that this continues to be tion to 9% to assist recovery and positions nationally. ures show there is plenty of a critical time for the tourism secure a viable and sustainable The accounting technician apprenticeship is a availability in hotels and guest- industry, and the almost 270,000 future for tourism. International funded, work-based learning programme which sees houses in every county includ- livelihoods it supports. It is competitiveness is an urgent apprentices earn at least €19,700 a year. Leaving ing Wicklow. However, she important to note that 70% of issue with Irish hotel VAT now Certificate students and mature learners can apply for added that the substantial drop these jobs are outside of Dublin, higher than 28 European coun- the programme through Accounting Technicians in occupancy levels highlighted highlighting its vital role in tries with which we compete. Ireland. the unprecedented challenges spreading employment opportu- Liquidity measures tailored to One of Ireland's top accounting professionals has facing the sector and the nities and prosperity across the the specific challenges facing given his backing to the accounting technician requirement for immediate inter- entire country. tourism to help businesses sur- apprenticeship which allows participants work, earn ventions to support tourism Here in Wicklow tourism sup- vive and restart: i) significantly and learn, saying it offers businesses a chance to businesses in Wicklow and ported 13,900 jobs and generat- increase grants to assist tourism reduce the risk of 'group think'. € across the country. ed 135m in local revenues businesses reopen and survive; Grant Thornton Managing Partner Michael "When we look across the before this crisis. ii) 0% interest on Government McAteer's own accountancy career began with water to the UK, we see the "Time and again, tourism has guaranteed finance; iii) a evening classes organised by Accounting Technicians ATI's Michael McAteer. decisive action taken this week proven itself as a hugely suc- Government supported scheme Ireland. by the UK Government in their cessful engine for economic for deferral of capital and inter- The accounting technician apprenticeship provides Successful graduates may then progress on to full Plan for Jobs. The slashing of growth, particularly in regional est payments for a period of one a real alternative for Leaving Certificate students accountancy with Chartered Accountants Ireland or their VAT rate from 20% to 5% Ireland. In the aftermath of the year.Local Authority rates and who prefer practical training to a full-time college one of the other professional accountancy bodies. is a clear sign of their commit- last recession, tourism created charges - the three-month waiver programme, or for students who may have embarked "The most important thing to avoid in any business ment to support the recovery of 90,000 new jobs. Last year alone period should be extended for on a college course and found it didn't suit them. € is 'group think'. If all your graduates come through their tourism and hospitality it generated over 9 billion in tourism businesses to coincide It is also an attractive option for existing employ- college degree courses, you may find a certain mind industry. Given how closely our revenue. We are committed to with business interruption due ees and mature learners who would like to pursue a set there,'' said Michael. economies are intertwined a working closely with the to Covid-19 and for a minimum career in accounting. "Our students, when they complete the apprentice- similar cut here is necessary. Government and with Minister of 12 months. After that, The programme sees accounting technician ship, gain a much in-demand accountancy QQI Level The UK is not only Ireland's Catherine Martin to safeguard payment of local authority rates apprentices work in the office four days a week and 6 award and two years of solid work experience, biggest market for overseas tourism, Ireland's largest indige- should be based on reduced lev- study in a local college on the other day during the placing them in a strong position to progress in busi- tourists, it is also our biggest nous employer, so that it can els of activity due to the crisis. two-year apprenticeship, which begins in September. ness or to further study.” WICKLOW

Tuesday 14th July 2020 TimesLOCAL FEATURE 11

There are nearly 20,000 people in Co. Wicklow living with a disability and there are over 5,000 carers. There are approximately Pauline Moran 4,000 people in Wicklow with a disability related to mental health, nearly 2,000 with an Pauline Moran is a Paediatric Ocupational Purple House Therapist, she has recently moved her successful intellectual disability, abour 1,500 with blind- private practice from Dublin to a state-of-the-art ness or severe vision impairment, 3,000 with clinic in Kilcoole. She qualified in 1994 from the deafness or severe hearing impairment, and London School of Occupational Therapy, Brunel 5,000 with a learning difficulty. University. She began working with children in About a quarter of people with a disability in Co. 1996. Therefore, she has over 23 years experience Cancer Support Wicklow are in employment. This is compared to about working with children with a variety of different 54% of the general population. About a fifth of people conditions. Her area of special interest is Sensory with a disability living in Co. Wicklow, meanwhile, have Integration (SI). She is an advanced Practitioner in no access to a car or van. This is compared to just eight SI with the University of Ulster and Sensory percent of the general population. Integration Network UK/Ireland. She is SIPT There are over 7,000 people in Wicklow who have dif- Certified and is an advanved practitioner in ficulty with basic physical activities. Therapeutic Listening. Pauline loves to see her All of this means the topic of disability is becoming clients progress and reach their full potential. She closer to our hearts for many of us, as we are increasingly educates, liaises, and works closely with parents, likely to have a friend or family member who has a dis- teachers, schools and other professionals. She ability. However, thanks to the many support services in works holistically with the children, referring the place, living with a disability doesn’t have to mean being children to other professionals when required. She held back in life. In Co. Wicklow, there are many ser- is following all the HSE guidelines to keep vices and organisations to provide support, care, educa- everybody safe. tion and employment, to improve the everyday lives of those with a disability who live, work and socialise in Co. Wicklow. Wicklow Mental Health Association’s Website - A Valuable Resource Wicklow Mental Health Association promote pos- itive mental health through their website with infor- Wicklow Town Dyslexia mation on how to live positively and providing up to date advice on the many support services available. The Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI) runs These include minding your mental health during special out-of-school classes, called Workshops, for Founded in 1990, Purple House Cancer Support (formerly known as Bray Cancer COVID-19; local and national support groups pro- students with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a specific learn- Support Centre), is Ireland’s first community-based Cancer Support Centre. viding information on specific mental health condi- ing difficulty which affects the acquisition of fluent tions such as schizophrenia or eating disorders; and accurate reading and spelling skills; approx. They provide professional Cancer Support & Psycho-Oncology services to people affected by Cancer, issues that may impact upon your mental health such 10% of the population is affected. Dyslexia can supporting families affected by Cancer Nationwide in Ireland. All of their services are provided free of as addiction, bereavement, financial problems, or make learning to read, write and spell difficult... charge. They accept donations where possible to cover the costs of their services. They cater for patients, sexuality. but not impossible! Workshops provide appropriate survivors, carers, families, friends and healthcare workers, and provide services to people of all ages, chil- There are several help lines relating to issues or at specialist tuition in a small group (5-6) setting. dren and adults. They provide practical help, emotional support, counselling, psychotherapy bereavement times of crisis situations such as If you or someone Each session lasts two hours. During the session counselling, support groups, classes, workshops for children and complimentary therapies. They help you know is at risk of suicide or self-harm. children will work on different skills to help read- over 1,500 families each year in Ireland. There are details on how to access HSE services, ing and spelling- for example phonological aware- Purple House Cancer Support Centre recently moved premises and is now located at at 2 Duncairn Tce, a list of accredited counsellors and psychotherapists ness, word attack skills, and recognising sight Quinsborough Road, Bray. from the Irish-Counselling Service and accredited words. There are also activities such as drama and “We rely on fundraising & donations to fund our services on a daily basis and we thank all of our sup- counsellors and psychotherapists registered with the board games. The emphasis is on building the con- porters for helping us to help so many people in Ireland. We work in partnership with the HSE, the medi- Irish Association Of Humanistic & Integrative fidence and self-esteem of the child with dyslexia. cal profession, the Irish Cancer Society and other relevant agencies. We are independently governed and Psychotherapy. Please visit www.wicklowmental- The Wicklow Town workshop runs on a Tuesday operated. We are not funded by any national cancer organisations. health.org for more information from 4.30-6.30 p.m. in Coláiste Chill Mhantáin, “Like many not for profit organisations, Purple House would not be able to survive without the com- and caters for children from 1st-6th class. There are mitment and dedication of our team of staff, volunteers and supporters. We are also heavily indebted to two terms in the year and the cost of tuition is the local communities in Ireland for their continued support. €360 per 12 week term. Reduced rates are avail- “The cancer journey can be a difficult and painful experience, but it also can be an enlightening, learn- able for families on social welfare/low income. All ing process. If you need help along your journey, please call in and talk to us - we are here to support decisions around reopening and managing the you.” workshop will be led by HSE public health advice Purple House has disabled access. Their trained Cancer Support Staff and volunteers are on hand to and guidelines. If you would like more information offer a sympathetic listening ear in total confidentiality. please contact Jennie at [email protected] Purple House support people affected by Cancer Nationwide throughout Ireland through their Promoting Positive Mental Health Telephone Counselling & Psychotherapy Service, Telephone Support Service, Support Groups and Classes through Zoom. & Well-Being A confidential telephone support service is available Monday to Friday, with a 24-hour answer For Our Communities machine referral service for out of hours service. Counselling is provided by qualified psychotherapists and professional counsellors. There are personal Visit Our New Website Where You Will Find development classes in areas such as relaxation, art therapy, mindfulness, yoga, Moving Beyond Cancer A Wealth Of Information & more. Call (01) 2866966 for more information or see www.purplehouse.ie. www.wicklowmentalhealth.org Private Paediatric Occupational Therapist • Advanced Practitioner in Sensory Integration • Advanced Practitioner in Therapeutic Listening New State of the Art Sensory Integrated Clinic now open at A11 Network Enterprise Park, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. Contact Pauline on 087 1344126 or [email protected] WICKLOW

12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 Communities, families and local groups in wicklow invited to explore heritage

Local groups and communities in County Wicklow are being invited to develop projects for National Heritage Week.

The Heritage Council Wicklow to showcase website or moderated store and share Heritage has recently announced their local research and social media account, or Week projects . plans for a modified hands-on heritage pro- by means of small, "If groups are interest- National Heritage Week, jects. restricted social gather- ed in using our website to taking into account ongo- Many groups in ings, which comply with publish their project ing restrictions on events Wicklow have experience official public health online, they can visit and gatherings due to of carrying out projects advice. www.wicklowheritage.org COVID-19. such as developing new All those interested in , where they will have the Rather than focusing walking trails, creating a participating are encour- option of contributing to on the organisation of in- local wildlife habitat, aged to register their pro- the County Wicklow person public events, planting for pollinators, ject now on www.her- Heritage site or alterna- A multi-agency meeting was held in Glenmalure to discuss ways to tackle the increasing local heritage groups and researching their local his- itageweek.ie. Registered tively, depending on their problem of littering by campers. Attending were representatives from Wicklow County Council, organisers, families and tory, or restoring and projects will be show- location, they may wish to communities are being reusing old buildings and cased during National contribute to one of the the PURE Project, and local residents from Glenmalure Valley. Pictured is Wicklow County invited to develop pro- they may wish to use Heritage Week from 15th other mini sites: Glens of Council Environmental Officer Tommy Nolan handing out a refuse bag to a camper. jects around this year's Heritage Week to high- to 23rd August and will Lead, - Glen of theme of 'Heritage and light that story and show- be considered for a Imaal, Delgany, Education: Learning from case their efforts on a Heritage Week Award. Glendalough and our Heritage' and to regis- National stage. Deirdre Burns, Medieval Bray." New Bible Chapel at ter these on www.her- Accepted formats for Heritage Officer with Any groups or individ- itageweek.ie showcasing may vary Wicklow County Council, uals seeking advice or The new approach is from online talks or exhi- stated: "In Wicklow we guidance in developing a Glendalough officially opened designed to promote the bitions, to a video, pod- are very fortunate to project for Heritage Week sharing of experience and cast, slideshow presenta- already have a community are invited to contact Fourteen years ago, God's Cottage, knowledge and offers the tion or blog, to media heritage website which is Deirdre directly at Glendalough, suffered the loss of the opportunity for groups in coverage, a dedicated freely available to all to [email protected] sawmill yard buildings in an arson attack which completely destroyed them. It was a major loss. However, in place of the main sawmill building, Funding sought for God's Cottage has now built a Bible Chapel as a place of prayer and pilgrimage for all Bible believ- ing Christians right at the heart of Glendalough. The Bible Chapel at God's Cottage is the only one of its type Delgany Village in the whole world. The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus is as truly present in the Bible as in the Sacred Host. Yet, while there are many Accessibility Scheme Blessed Sacrament Chapels, this is the first Bible Chapel within the ambit of the Catholic Church, though this Bible Chapel is ecumenical rather than Minister Simon Harris TD has written to the new Minister for Transport seeking funding for solely Catholic. the Delgany Village Accessibility Scheme. The official opening had been scheduled for Sunday 5th April, but had to be postponed due to Minister Harris said: "The Design plan for Delgany. ular entrance to Ivy Cottage, Covid-19. It was eventually held on Monday 29th new programme for government "The Delgany Community subject to road engineering of June. Again, due to Covid-19, the actual ceremo- commits to extensive develop- Council have conducted a wide review and proper planning. The old ruins of God’s Cottage ny took place at the Mass rock in the adjoining ment of cycling and walking ranging consultation with the The scheme aims to improve field, with Mass celebrated by Fr. Thady Doyle. cated to the promotion of adoration of the Blessed facilities. community and local businesses pedestrian accessibility and There are perhaps up to 100 chapels or churches Sacrament. "To date the National to develop this plan called 'A safety in Delgany at Bellevue worldwide within the wider Protestant community In this Bible Chapel, the Bible on the altar faces Transport Authority (NTA) has Vision for Delgany'. Progress on Hill junction and traveling east that are called Bible churches, but it usually just towards the people, inviting a person to read, and only funded the design of the the Delgany Village to Killincarrig Roundabout. It implies that the people who worship there are Bible the seven "I am" statements of Jesus are framed and Delgany Village Accessibility Accessibility Scheme is an follows on from a Road User believing Christians, and not that the Church itself on the walls in a way similar to which one normally Scheme. The new programme important part of this. Audit commissioned by The is dedicated to the promotion of the Bible in the finds the Stations of the Cross on the walls of for government commits to a "I encourage as many resi- Council in 2012 which identi- same way that a Blessed Sacrament Chapel is dedi- Catholic Churches. substantial increase in funding dents as possible to share 'A fied a number of road safety and for cycling in the transport bud- Vision for Delgany' with their accessibility issues in the vil- get. I am looking forward to the neighbours and friends online. lage. implementation of this in County The Community Council is anx- According to the report pre- Wicklow. ious that they has as wide an pared by consultants AECOM "The County Council has input from Delgany residents to Ireland Limited, the improve- funding for the design of the ensure they can capture every- ments include footpath build- Delgany Village accessibility one's personal suggestions about outs and reduced corner radii at scheme and additional funds how the area can be improved. the mouth of the junction to nar- from the Department of "I would like to pay tribute to row the carriageway and reduce Transport will be needed to the hard work and dedication of crossing distances for pedestri- ensure the scheme is developed all the volunteers in Delgany ans; a raised table across the as rapidly as possible". Community Council and they junction to reduce vehicle Minister Simon Harris has can be assured of my whole- speeds and serve as an entry sought an update from Wicklow hearted support in this exciting treatment to the village; provi- County Council as to the likely project." sion of a disabled person's park- timetable for an initial design Greystones Councillors passed ing bay on the east side of the of the Delgany Village the Delgany Accessibility junction; provisions of trees and Accessibility Scheme and when Scheme at a special meeting in bicycle stands on the new foot- this will go out to public consul- early 2019. Increased traffic path area on the east side of the tation. flow in Delgany in recent years junction. Minister Harris said: "The has made the village less safe for The scheme includes road Delgany Community Council pedestrians. widening to provide appropriate was awarded funding from the The councillors by resolution pedestrian facilities from The new Bible Chapel in Glendalough 2019 Town and Village Renewal agreed to the proposed scheme Convent Road around the bend scheme fund for a Public Realm subject to incorporating a vehic- to Priory Gate. WICKLOW

Tuesday 14th July 2020 TimesLOCAL FEATURE 13

All over Co. Wicklow the shoots of recovery are starting to become visible as the county’s economy gets back into gear following months of lockdown. Now more than ever your local businesses and services in the towns and villages around Co. Wicklow, need your help to aid their recovery. Many businesses have had to alter their services to cope with the current situation. Many of us will have long shopping lists after months of minimal pur- chasing, but before you rush off to the big city think of your local area first. Places like Newtown and Kilcoole have much to offer and they are well worth spending some time and money in. Some busi- nesses have moved online and are offering delivery or collection, while others have kept their store open but might have changed their opening hours or made other changes. Arklow is bouncing back Wicklow County Council, Arklow Town Team and Arklow Chamber of Commerce are fully committed to supporting the local business community in getting back up and run- ning. They ask that you consider local businesses first and support us in reopening the Arklow District. A wide range of potential solutions are being considered to help support the Arklow District busi- nesses as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease. Arklow Chamber of Commerce has already launched a successful community-based initiative, rais- ing positive awareness of the many business sectors in Arklow and the surrounding areas. The “Back Soon #Love Arklow” video is a compilation of local businesses exhibiting enterprise and community spirit at its very best. All businesses in the district will receive a pack highlighting the supports available to them through the various Government initiatives. They will also be invited to submit suggestions on any new mea- sures that could be implemented in the short-term to assist in reopening our towns and thereby our shops and businesses. In this context, to assist local businesses in expediting the required consent for use of public spaces for seating and tables to maintain social distancing requirements, Wicklow County Council has intro- duced a fast-track licence application procedure. All fees will be waived as a temporary measure for the summer months. Applications for licences under Section 254 of the Planning Acts can be submitted online. Please contact [email protected] to apply. Please note that liquor licensing laws and local bye laws prohibit the consumption of alcohol on-street and it cannot be served to patrons of licensed premises for consumption outside. Wicklow County Council can also provide standard temporary ground markings in order to help businesses implement queuing measures to encourage social distancing. Please contact [email protected] if you wish to avail of same.

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14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 New mental health tenancy support service for Wicklow HAIL (Housing Association for Integrated Living) has announced a new mental health tenancy sustainment service for the Wicklow Area (CHO Area 6) funded by and in partner- ship with the HSE and Wicklow County Council.

The new Visiting personal recovery goals live independent lives in dealing with the many A multi-agency meeting was held in Glenmalure to discuss ways to tackle the increasing Support Service will sup- and encourage them to the community. The hous- and complex issues that problem of littering in the area by campers. Attending were representatives from Wicklow port people with mental better manage their home, ing body already operates can arise from tenants County Council, the PURE Project, and local residents from Glenmalure Valley health difficulties who are to be good neighbours and the visiting service in the suffering from mental living in Local Authority to live independently. greater Dublin area. health. The Housing or private rented accom- "Support offered could "Visiting support is typi- Section had the foresight modation and receiving involve helping people to cally offered for around 6 to set up a Mental Health Fundraising campaign seeks social housing support, maintain family connec- months," says Sandra. forum in 2018 with rep- who are at risk of losing tions, socialise or source "Clients are visited in resentatives from the their tenancies and enter- further education or their own homes and HSE, Wicklow County ing homelessness. employment. Or it could support is provided on a Council and HAIL, to ready Bray Wanderers for "People who have an be help with budgeting, one-to-one basis." which has led to the existing mental health dif- paying their rent and utili- Commending the col- appointment of a ficulty such as ty bills or managing con- laborative initiative, Tenancy Support Officer return to the pitch schizophrenia, bipolar or flict as a result of stigma. Frank Curran, Chief by HAIL, jointly funded depression may need at Each case is different.” Executive, Wicklow by Wicklow County Bray Wanderers FC is trying to raise €30,000 ever we are thankful to them all for their continued times some extra support HAIL is an Approved County Council com- Council and the HSE, for to get the club ready for the recommencement support. to manage their home and Housing Body whose mented that "Wicklow the County." "Primarily we must ensure that the Carlisle can really benefit from mission is to provide County Council has con- The service is now of the 2020 SSE Airtricity season on July 31st. Grounds are safe for the return of football with many this service," explains quality housing and indi- tinued to develop rela- operating in Wicklow At the time of going to press approximately €4,000 new measures to be introduced to comply with Sandra Fox, Head of vidually tailored services tionships with the spe- between 9am and 5pm had been raised. The club states that "we now turn to COVID-19 related health and safety guidelines to Services with HAIL. "We to support tenants and cialist Approved Housing Monday to Friday. Call getting the club and team ready for the return to action ensure hygiene standards and allow for suitable social will work with clients and clients, primarily those Bodies operating in the 01 671 8444 or visit on the pitch. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a chal- distancing as with any workplace. their community mental with mental health diffi- region and this collabora- www.hail.ie for more lenge to us all, including Bray Wanderers FC, and the "This is to ensure the safety of players, manage- health teams on their culties, to integrate and tion has been critical in information. welcome return of football to the Carlisle Grounds ment, officials, volunteers and hopefully for the return brings with it many challenges which we must tackle. of supporters (dependent on HSE guidelines). This "2020 has been a real test for the club so far in terms will involve modifications to various facilities of survival alone. Our players and backroom teams have throughout the stadium including dressing rooms, Cycling set for boom as all made huge sacrifices during this period to ensure the medical room as well as cleaning procedures. club's survival for which we are extremely grateful. "There will place a significant financial burden on "Our underage teams across boys and girls teams the club and we are asking anyone who can help to have also not kicked a ball in over 4 months, and their assist the club during this challenging time to donate 60% of workers consider return to football is still to be confirmed by the FAI. what they can. With this support we hope to see sup- "Our volunteers, supporters and the local commu- porters, both home and away fans, back in the Carlisle nity have also rallied around to ensure that the club as soon as possible and enjoying our wonderful changing commuting habits continues to function over the past few months and as League!" Cycling looks set to boom in Wicklow as commuting habits change in the wake of the Imagine never escaping COVID-19 pandemic. New nationally representative Leinster workers (51%) would trains due to COVID-19. research has found that nearly 60% sign up to a workplace Cycle to The research points towards of Leinster workers are open to Work scheme if it was offered by cycling being a viable alternative the lockdown rethinking how they travel to their employer. for many workers based in work, with a combination of This is a major jump from 2019, Leinster's cities and towns, with improved road infrastructure and when similar research by One4all the majority of Leinster respon- A Wicklow worker from Irish Wheelchair Association is asking people to get behind the concerns over using public trans- found that only 14% claimed to dents (74%) agreeing that biking organisation's #NotMyIndependenceDay petition, which urges the new Government to port expected to result in more already avail of the scheme, with to work would be a good way to ensure independence for people with disabilities. Irish people than ever turning to a only an additional 13% saying that maintain social distancing during bike for their commute to work. they would consider signing up. their commute, with this figure ris- Irish Wheelchair Association launched #NotMyIndependenceDay this week, a campaign to urge the new This nationally representative Under the Government's Cycle ing to 83% for those working in Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration to ensure that people with disabilities can live the research, commissioned by to Work scheme, bicycles and safe- Dublin. life they choose, with independence. One4all and undertaken by Coyne ty equipment up to the value of Given the economic cost of the Michelle Kent Byrne, Irish Wheelchair Association worker in Wicklow said: "As Covid-19 restrictions Research, was conducted to gauge 1,000 can be bought free of any pandemic on the population, the ease, many people are looking forward to getting 'back to normal', visiting friends, getting haircuts, going to public sentiment towards commut- Tax, PRSI or USC, a saving of up study affirmed the cost savings of pubs and gyms. But not everyone will be enjoying their full freedom. ing following the COVID-19 pan- to 52%. One4all Bikes4work helps commuting on a bike, with 90% of "Lockdown restrictions give just a small flavour of what life is like every day for people with disabilities. demic, with the results confirming businesses take advantage of this working adults in Leinster agree- Lack of wheelchair accessible transport, lack of home support hours, discrimination in the job market and that changes in commuting habits Government initiative for tax-free ing that doing so would save them inaccessible buildings and public amenities, are just some of the challenges that restrict people with disabili- are being considered by a large bikes in the easiest way possible. money and 82% deeming a bike a ties from living an independent life. portion of the Irish population as a Despite many workplaces such worthwhile investment. "Irish Wheelchair Association has launched its #NotMyIndependenceDay campaign to petition Roderic result of the virus. as retail shops and construction In acknowledgement of the O'Gorman, new Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration and the new Government to com- Following an increase in the sites now open, with many more increased investment in cycling mit to ensuring that policy decisions in housing, health, social welfare, education, environment - across popularity of cycling as a leisure workers expected to return to other infrastructure across Ireland in every department - take disability into account in a meaningful way. activity during the recent lock- workplaces and offices over the recent years, almost two thirds "We are also calling on the new Government to ensure that disability organisations are properly funded down, many workers are looking coming weeks and months, the (65%) agreed that recent upgrades for the vital services they carry out on behalf of the State after years of underfunding by successive govern- towards bicycles to help them get vast majority (87%) of people are to cycling infrastructure have ments," said Michelle. People with disabilities have waited too long for their day of independence. We hope fit, go green and save money, with still concerned about using public made travelling by bike safer. As a that this new Government will finally listen to us and recognise the rights of people with disabilities from 55% willing to trial cycling to transport to commute to work. consequence of this, half of Wicklow and beyond to full participation in Irish society. We want no half measures, no crumbs from the work over the coming weeks and Concerns with using public trans- respondents (51%) feel that their table. We want real investment in providing people with disabilities the right to live the life they choose, months. port are highest amongst Gen Z car could be substituted by a bike with full inclusion into society." As a result of this increased pos- (18-24 year olds) with 91% of in most scenarios. For more infor- The organisation is asking people from Wicklow to support the campaign, by signing its itive sentiment towards cycling, respondents saying they would be mation about Bikes4work please #NotMyIndependenceDay petition on iwa.ie/petition. the research found that half of uncomfortable using busses or see below or visit: bikes4work.ie/ WICKLOW

Tuesday 14th July 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 15 Low number of Wicklow businesses availing of Restart Grants

Jennifer Whitmore TD is encouraging local businesses in Wicklow to avail of the Government's Restart Grant scheme set up in response to COVID-19. The call comes after figures released to her by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation revealed that when compared to other counties, the take up of the grant in Wicklow was lower than expected.

Speaking on the fig- businesses are not only have found themselves ures, Deputy Whitmore important service scrambling to find a new said "I was surprised to providers, they are way to continue doing see that only 500 busi- important local employ- business. They have Award-winning solicitors Rachael Liston and Clare Flavin have set up their own specialist nesses in Wicklow have ers. It's vital that they been incredibly creative applied and been grant- are supported through- in finding ways to sur- medical and professional negligence practice in Zoe House in Greystones. The new practice will ed the Restart Grant out the State's response vive the current level of focus on securing justice for clients and making the health service more accountable, say the scheme as of 6 July. to the pandemic. uncertainty, but they partners. The two women previously worked together at Orpen Franks in Dublin, where they This amounts to a total "The Minister did need further assistance headed up a medical negligence department and were winners of Medical Negligence Law Firm of of €1,931,284. Compare indicate to me that a fur- to keep up with the the Year at the Irish Law Awards in 2019. this to Wexford which ther € 17,844,688 of changing environment. saw 994 businesses grant funding has been "I would urge any granted a total of nearly approved as of 6th July Jennifer Whitmore TD businesses who need €2m, it paints an inter- and will be paid shortly. assistance, to contact esting picture. I would hope that this their Local Enterprise "Given the fact that means many more appli- of local businesses Office (LEO) as well as The Best in Show over half of the jobs cations from businesses throughout Wicklow checking out the various available in Wicklow are in Wicklow are due to since being elected. I've grants available online. I Award-winning dog groomer Kelly from Ireland to attend the intensive course, and told provided by SMEs and be granted. In the mean- spoken to some business will endeavour to raise Murphy's dream was realised last month Wicklow Times that she was able to learn invaluable small, local businesses, time, it's important that owners who have expe- the concerns and issues when she opened up her own grooming lessons and techniques to do with textures and show you would expect a larg- information on supports rienced shut down or are facing the SME sector shop in her hometown of Bray. grooming. "I have done all this so I can give my er take up of the Restart is reaching the SME close to closing their with the Minister in my clients the highest standard of service," says Kelly. Grant Scheme. As a sector in its entirety so shop doors for good, as work in the Dáil and The luxury boutique-style dog groomers, catering tourist destination facili- that no business falls a result of the lockdown. help our local employers for all types of dogs, is located on the Vevay Road tating seasonal business- behind because they Now that we enter the to continue playing an and opened on June 8th. For the last few years Kelly es, Wicklow is also were not aware of the summer months, we important part in our has been working towards this goal. home to local towns and supports available to need to help businesses towns and villages Since completing a two-year course in BIFE, villages servicing large them. rebound as much as pos- across Wicklow" Kelly has competed in numerous competitions all population areas. Small "I've spoken to a lot sible. Many businesses concluded Whitmore. over the country, placing in each discipline, and has done extensive training with some of Ireland's top groomers. Kelly calls this a great learning experience, and she has clearly taken on board the lessons. Applying 7,235 jobs at risk in what she learnt, Kelly eventually was awarded the Novice Groomer of the Year Award by the Irish Professional Dog Groomers Association. Kelly took her education to the next level when she travelled to the Pets Icon International local drinks sector Grooming Academy in Kuala lumpar last January for 10 days' training at the well-known and highly “Even if Wicklow's 151 pubs regain half their normal capacity by the end of 2020, which is an regarded academy. Kelly was one of six groomers optimistic scenario, as many as 3,500 jobs could be permanently lost, not to mention countless more in supporting trades like catering, security, and entertainment,” according to a report authored by DCU Economist Anthony Foley published last week. Flanagan Kerins Furniture to The report, commissioned by drinks industry in Ireland. It finds Commission directive makes it the Licensed Vintners Association that of the 19,205 businesses in possible to extend and apply a (LVA), the Vintners Federation of the hospitality sector (pubs, lower VAT rate on on-trade alco- € Ireland (VFI) and Ibec representa- hotels, restaurants), 96.5% of hol in Ireland - a fact unknown to be supported by 1 million tive group Drinks Ireland, as part these employ less than 50 persons many who believe it may be disal- of the 'Protect our Pubs' campaign, meaning the sector is dominated lowed under EU VAT Directives. states that on-trade pub alcohol by small businesses - businesses The 'Reduce VAT on On-Trade support fund sales will decline by 50% or more that are extremely exposed and at Alcohol' report was published as for the second half of 2020 and risk of shedding half their employ- part of the 'Protect our Pubs' cam- Bray-based Flanagan Kerins Furniture is to benefit from Virgin Media's €1 Million support this is the most optimistic market ment capacity should supports not paign by LVA, VFI and Drinks fund as part of their #BackingBusiness initiative which includes free on-air advertising expectation. be made available. Ireland which seeks to highlight including creative, production, profiles across its full schedule covering Virgin Media As of last week, over 60% of The LVA, VFI and Drinks the important social and cultural Channels One, Two and Three. pubs remained closed - small busi- Ireland is calling for a temporary role that the drinks and hospitality nesses in our towns and villages. reduction in the hospitality VAT industry play in our communities Flanagan Kerins part in Virgin Media's Media's official social entering is really easy. For the pubs that have, or intend rate; and extending it to apply to and to demonstrate the loss that Furniture immediately Backing Business cam- media channels. All business owners to reopen over the coming weeks, alcohol sales in the on-trade (pubs would be felt should some pubs moved their business paign. It demonstrates a The Virgin Media have to do is to send in a Government guidelines will mean and bars), until 31 December 2020 not reopen due to Covid-19. online once lockdown recognition of the value of #BackingBusiness initia- short email, outlining who a significant change in how they as part of the July stimulus pack- An amended European directive came into effect in March small businesses in the tive is designed to under- and where they are, some operate with reduced capacity and age promised by Government. The gives the new Government power and began offering con- community and a creative pin the renewal and recov- of their main products or time-limits on customer visits. measure is being sought to support to apply and extend a lower hospi- tactless doorstep delivery commitment to helping ery of businesses in com- services and how they A recent LVA/VFI report out- pubs - Wicklow businesses - who tality VAT rate to on-trade alcohol for online orders. Since the them to recover and grow munities throughout have coped and reinvented lined the stark impact on capacity will struggle in the short term sales (pubs, restaurants, hotel recent reopening of their beyond these current tur- Ireland in response to the themselves through the of operating under social distanc- until they can resume operating bars), according to Drinks Ireland. physical store, they are bulent waters. We hope to ongoing COVID-19 crisis. current crisis. The ideal ing guidelines. When applied in and viably trade at increasing lev- The group is calling for a tempo- now offering private attract new customers and It's open now to businesses way to do this is to take a any 100m_ area in an on-licensed els of capacity in 2021 and rary reduction in the hospitality showings to anyone in vul- reinforce the relationships across the country and short video by mobile premises, standing capacity will beyond. VAT rate; and extending it to nerable groups as well as of our current loyal fol- aims to give them a phone (including shots of diminish to 12.5%, while seating According to detailed analysis apply to alcohol sales in the on- in store collection. lowers." national platform to show- the business premises). capacity is reduced to 34% of pre- contained in the report, the cost of trade (pubs, restaurants, hotel Peter Flanagan, Co- Flanagan Kerins will case their resilience and You can simply email sub- crisis levels - 66% of capacity is reducing the likely second half bars), until 31 December 2020 as Owner of Flanagan Kerins feature on Virgin Media's ingenuity during these missions to backingbusi- wiped out. 2020 on-licence alcohol sales to part of the July stimulus package Furniture said: "Flanagan weekly 60" ad break cam- challenging times. It will [email protected] or The report states that over 9% VAT from 23% VAT is €143 currently being negotiated by Kerins are delighted to paign and will also be pro- feature as many Irish busi- WhatsApp them to 089 50,000 people are employed in the million. An amended European Government. have been selected to take moted across Virgin nesses as possible, and 611 1111. WICKLOW

16 ARTS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 Into the Matrix: an exhibition by Liminal Signal Arts Centre is to open a unique exhibition by Liminal, a Wicklow-based group of artists; Fabienne Herbert, Nessa McCormack, Anne Walsh and Christine Theobald.

'Into the Matrix', which colour, abstract marks the artists each embraced and simplified composi- and interpreted in their tions". own individual styles and Fabienne explains her media speaks to them col- printmaking, natural dye- lectively of pattern, ing and thread work as movement, texture, struc- "an exploration of the ture, connection, intrigue, relationship between rep- and the intuitive. etition, pattern and space, The body of work in both in natural and man- this exhibition ranges made worlds, and how it from felted art pieces by impacts our behaviour." Anne "that bear witness Christine pushes the tech- to mysterious under- nique of wet felting into worlds, where the slow abstraction, in which she Committed to deepening adopted county Liminal but powerful action of "seeks to make visible a their art practice, they represents their experi- water and minerals cre- perception of colour, con- came together to find ences of occupying ates natural art works" to trast and geometric ele- strength in working col- 'spaces in between'. acrylic paintings by ments observed from laboratively and innova- 'Into the Matrix' Liffey Portraits: Nessa "as an interpreta- nature." tively. Sharing an under- exhibition runs from tion of observed micro Liminal's four artists standing of what it means August 31st - September elements in nature met through their shared to seek a sense of place in 13th in Signal Arts From Source to Sea expressed through vibrant love of fibre arts. what has become their Centre, Bray. by Tony Gunning Grab your camera & get snapping

Bray artist, Tony Gunning, presents 'Liffey The locations portrayed reflect the artists personal as Clean Coasts' Love Your Coast Portraits: From Source to Sea', an exhibition connection with the river but will have resonances with anyone who has ever come in contact with it. of paintings that celebrate a river that has Tony has been a professional artist for twenty years photography competition opens! been in his blood since birth. The exhibition with fourteen solo shows to his credit. He has also will run in the Signal Arts Centre from 28th exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Clean Coasts' 11th annual Love your Coast photography competition is now open for entries, September to 11th October. Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin and the Royal capture the uniqueness of our coastal communities, environments or waterways and enter Ulster Academy in Belfast amongst others. He won the The Liffey travels through three counties, Wicklow, your best shots by 9am, 17th August. curators award at EV+A in 2007 and won the Bank of Kildare and Dublin on its eighty-mile journey to the Ireland Emerging Artist Award in the same year. His sea. Tony currently lives in County Wicklow but has With some of the most spectac- The Love Your Coast competi- the beauty captured therein. work is in many public and private collections includ- also lived in Kildare and Dublin in close proximity to ular coastlines in the world, make tion aims to celebrate Ireland's Last year, Clean Coasts cele- ing the Waterford Municipal Collection and the Bank the river and worked in an office overlooking it for sure you bring your camera as you diverse waters by capturing its brated the 10th year of the compe- of Ireland Collection. twenty-five years. explore the Irish coast this sum- stunning coastline, beautiful tition and received over 1,000 mer and capture its beauty. There beaches, epic cliff faces and rag- entries where the 50 best shots is a prize fund of €5,000, up for ing rivers. were shortlisted for the final exhi- grabs across five categories, Working with communities on bition that was held on 23rd Coastal Heritage, Coastal the ground, Clean Coasts' mission October 2019, in Printworks, Landscape, People & the Coast, is to help foster pride in our Morrison Hotel, Dublin. Martina July at Mermaid... Wildlife & the Coast and coastline, supporting Clean Gardiner, with her 'Malin Head Underwater. Every year this com- Coasts communities, groups and Storm', was the overall winner for June has skipped by and July Anna Newell Theatre Adventures petition draws a large amount of volunteers to tackle issues affect- 2019 with Pat Carey and his presents: BigKidLittleKid interest from Ireland's amateur ing their local area. This competi- image 'The Bull Wall', Clontarf brings exciting times ahead for photographers, coastal enthusiasts tion provides an opportunity to Co., Dublin taking home the title MermaidArts Centre. Anna Newell and her team brought and the conservation minded. view the coast and our waterways of Photograph of the Decade. BigKidLittleKid to Mermaid in October 2019, and There is a diverse range of cate- that Clean Coasts programme Visit Clean Coasts to find out performed to over 100 children and their adults with gories ensuring there is something works to protect from a complete- more about the competition and "After an extraordinary few months we are for everyone. ly different perspective and see how to enter. delighted to be back in the building. We are busy 4 performances over 3 days. Mermaid is now working behind the scenes to make Mermaid a delighted to be able to digitally share this wonderful safe and welcoming place for you to return to piece of children's theatre with audience members. once we reopen on Monday 20th July." BigKidLittleKid is a quirky, playful, energetic The Betelnut Cafe re-opened on Monday 29th and engaging look at being on your own and being June with limited socially distant seating in with someone else; and how size can really matter. place. Are you a big kid or a little kid? Or both? Performed by Nicky Harley and Mary-Lou McCarthy. Created by Anna Newell with music by David Connect Bray Neighbourhood Youth Goodall, with whom Anna has created shows for Project with Colm Keegan and young early years audiences that have been seen on 5 conti- people from Little Bray Project nents and off-Broadway, BigKidLittleKid promises to delight and enchant its audiences with its unique Mermaid Arts Centre in partnership with take on the complicated world of sibling rivalry. Wicklow County Council Arts Office and Creative 2019 full production funded by the Arts Ireland present: Connect Bray Neighbourhood Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon in partnership with Youth Project with Artist Colm Keegan and young The Civic, Tallaght; the Mermaid, Bray and people from Little Bray Project. Draiocht, Blanchardstown. (Initial R&D funding by Artist Colm Keegan (Writer/Playwright/Poet) the Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire & Mermaid, Bray). ran a series of workshops with young people from Anna Newell is a Bray-based theatremaker whose Little Bray Youth Project at the start of 2020. work for early years has been seen on 5 continents Colm and the young people have written and cre- including off Broadway. She invented the world's ated their own spoken word poetry for this special first BabyDay, helped start babytheatre in South online performance. Participants: Emily Murray Africa, was the first theatremaker to create home- Nelson, Jade Locke, Clare Kinsella & Kieva grown Irish work for children with complex needs Keating. With thanks to supporting Youth Workers and was a recipient of one of the inaugural Tonic Yvonne Murray (Youth Project Co- Ordinator) Theatre Awards for 'women who are changing the Thomas Murphy and Hazel Adamson Kane. face of theatre and the performing arts'. 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18 LOCAL BUSINESS / NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 14th July 2020 Shop local in Wicklow Town A new campaign to encourage people to 'Shop Local - Support Wicklow' has been launched to boost business in the town. Behind the campaign is www.wicklowchamber.ie. [email protected] ciated with this united a re-opening committee The Shop Local - Wicklow Municipal approach to support the consisting of members of Support Wicklow cam- District is available to pro- businesses in the District Wicklow Town & District paign is being funded by vide temporary ground and appealed to the com- Chamber of Commerce, Wicklow Municipal markings to facilitate munity to Shop Local - Wicklow Town Team and District and provides for queuing outside premises Support Wicklow. Wicklow Municipal temporary public signage, in order to encourage Dave Shannon, District. a leaflet drop to 5,000 social distancing. If Chairman Wicklow Town The group will identify households, Shop Local required please e-mail Team, said "It is important and implement initiatives stickers, temporary ground wicklowmd@wicklowco- now more than ever to under a promotional markings, banners and a co.ie. shop local, support our campaign entitled 'Shop short promotional video. In addition, to help businesses and continue to Local - Support Wicklow', Local businesses are local businesses expedite enjoy all that Wicklow has which will help local busi- currently creating a safe the required consent for to offer". nesses as they start to re- environment for both cus- use of public spaces for Rosie Cooney, open throughout the tomers and employees and seating and tables, and President Wicklow Town Martin Darcy serving up some homemade organic burgers at the recently re-opened Glenmalure District. as we emerge from this social distancing mea- & District Chamber of Lodge. It is essential to the crisis consumers are being sures, the Council has Commerce, added: "I wish local economy that the asked to support Wicklow introduced a fast-track to thank you for shopping town's Main Street and and to invest in their town, licence application proce- locally during the last 12 local businesses survive shop local first, shop dure. All fees will be weeks in particular. Thank New RTÉ series ‘Open for Business’ and prosper, and people online locally and use waived for a you for supporting our are being asked to contin- Wicklow Town Vouchers period of three months, local shops, pharmacies, As Ireland re-opens for business RTÉ has Businesses have never had to deal with a crisis ue to give their much-val- as gifts. application forms can be supermarkets, financial announced a new six-part business series to like Covid-19 before. It has been described by the ued support as we return As part of the consulta- downloaded from services and all of the help Irish businesses and consumers on their business community as a mini economic Ice Age, to something approaching tion process Wicklow Wicklow.ie and submitted service businesses that with 85% of businesses closing or scaling back at the normality. Town and District online with a site location remained open during the journey as they try to navigate their way in height of lockdown. Right now, representative asso- this new and constantly shifting Covid-19 A list of local business- Chamber is asking busi- map attached to plan- most restricted period of ciations have expressed concern that up to 9000 es is available on the ness to submit sugges- [email protected]. the recent lockdown and I world. small and local businesses could close their doors Wicklow Town Website tions, tips, supports and Cllr John Snell, now appeal to you again Open for Business is a brand-new studio-based series due to Covid-19 impacts. For consumers meanwhile, www.wicklowtown.ie and links that will assist kick- Cathaoirleach of Wicklow for your continued for RTÉ One and will be broadcast from Tuesday, 21st it's a whole new world - all the things we take for the Wicklow Town and start the local economy. Municipal District, said he support in these challeng- of July at 7pm. Presented by journalists & broadcasters granted from our shopping, travel, social, leisure District Chamber website Please send suggestions to was delighted to be asso- ing times". Richard Curran & Ella McSweeney, the series will be experience has been turned upside down. Open for packed with a mix of fresh, useful information and Business will share the stories of businesses at the advice to guide businesses, employers and employees - coalface - their difficulties, frustrations, innovation as well as consumers - trying to operate in this new nor- and adaptability, through case studies & interviews Delgany Community Council mal. It is part of RTÉ's BoostMyBusiness, which will from around the country, studio guests and interna- see content across RTÉ helping Irish businesses bounce tional segments. back. RTÉ will be supporting and promoting small and Each week, it will provide clear, up-to-date and encourage shopping local medium enterprises, around the country, as they deal trusted information on the range of Government and Now that many local business’ are up and open again, Delgany Community Council is other supports available - and the truth about how with the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead. encouraging all residents to try and keep their shopping local. It will highlight how powerful community support can easy or difficult these are to access. Speaking at the be to local life, and to the greater economy. announcement of the show, presenter Richard Curran “If residents could look at just three things they could do in terms of spending locally that could make a big said: "Businesses up and down the country have been impact on Delgany. There’s lots of brilliant reasons to keep your shopping local: Shopping locally means shaken to their core by this pandemic. 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Tuesday 14th July 2020 TimesLOCAL CLASSIFIEDS / NEWS 19 Audi's Electric E-Tron Suv shows the way The Audi E-Tron was first unveiled to The Wicklow Times at the Dun Laoghaire College of Art & Design, in the Autumn of last year. Little did we know then what was coming down the tracks and that it would be months before we could get the E-Tron out on Wicklow roads. By Martin McCarthy car is easy - if you use it charming route passes mainly for medium range two railway stops dating drives which allow for the 1860s. Another recharging at home every country road takes you night. As the Etron is an inland again to complete SUV and tall, there is still the loop back to plenty of boot space even Newcastle. with the larger battery pack of the 55. The boot The E- Tron 55 is Steffen Petersen and Eugene O’Brien of Aughrim GAA club at training in the local community € space is flat and adapt- priced at 99,810 before field as the club prepares to return to competitive football. grants and other incen- able while the folding The launch venue was make navigation through tives, but comes with a back seats makes it very chosen because the vehi- Menu simple and straight- very high performance, flexible in a variety of cle is a major design exer- forward while a normal 95 KwH LG battery pack configurations. As the Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa cise for Audi - an adapta- push button radio control made in Poland. This has batteries are stored low, tion of the Q5 but with a knob bows to common a range of up to 350 km they do not intrude and totally different drivetrain sense. and lightening accelera- allow for a tow bar, if named on prestigious 'top 10' list with separate electric My test route was from tion to get to 100kmp in needed.The E-Tron is motors driving the front Audi South Dublin in 5.7 seconds. There is a selling very well across Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa has been travel providers and more, in its annual World's Best and back wheels. Sandyford, down the N11 lower powered E-Tron 50 Europe, most notably in named on the prestigious 'top 10' list of resort Awards. The magazine has unveiled the results of its Norway, where it is 25% The DLIAD is now as far as Newcastle. priced at €76,990 which hotels in the UK and Ireland, in the annual 2020 survey, including its list of the top resort hotels in established as a top-notch Parking up, there is then a still gives a 330Km range of all EV sales, so far this the UK and Ireland. To view the results, click here. year.Electric motoring is reader survey of the hugely popular US travel design school and the E- delightful 10km walk with 308bhp, using the magazine, Travel + Leisure. Welcoming the news, Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tron is in the same vein, down to the coast, then Samsung battery pack. not for everyone - but Tourism Ireland, said: "I am delighted to see eight of with a particularly stylish, crossing the train tracks All E-Trons are four- Audi's Brussels built In all, an incredible eight luxury Irish hotels made it our fantastic resort hotels appear in the prestigious innovative and striking and walking south along- wheel drive, Quattros. entrant will attract a por- onto the 'top 10' list - with Ashford Castle, Ballyfin Travel + Leisure readers' survey. I would like to con- interior. Big screens side the beach. This Living with an electric tion of those who have Demesne, Sheen Falls Lodge, the K Club, gratulate all eight properties - it is truly another well- fallen out of love with the Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Dromoland Castle and deserved accolade. Our industry has been one of the internal combustion Adare Manor also featuring. hardest hit by COVID-19, so this accolade is extremely PLANNING • PLANNING • PLANNING engine. Every year, Travel + Leisure asks its almost 5 mil- welcome, as we look to the future and plan for the lion readers to weigh in on their favourite hotels, cities, recovery of overseas tourism." WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Gospel: Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 Planning permission is Fiona & Caoimhe Minogue Matthew 19:16-22 2461269, Email: eugene sought for construction of seeks permission for @alphaplandesign.com) new bungalow dwelling on demolition of existing 28.5m2 There was a man who came to Mary Lou to join Wicklow Sinn Féin Seeks planning permission site at Birch Grove, Kilifin, extension to rear of existing Jesus and asked, 'Master, what for a dwelling, waste water Laragh, Co Wicklow, Eircode 67/9m2 house and construction good deed must I do to possess treatment system to EPA A98C1P3, for Rob and Talita of new 56.5m2 ground floor eternal life?' Jesus said to him representatives for online public meeting Dagg. The application standards, new entrance extension to rear and 70.2m2 'Why do you ask me about what includes the provision first floor extension over raised is good? There is one alone who Sinn Féin President and leader of the opposition Mary Lou McDonald will join Wicklow and associated works at of a gateway, driveway, Aghowle Upper, Ashford, Co. ridge height and dormer roof is good. But if you wish to enter Sinn Féin public representatives John Brady TD and Councillors Dermot O’Brien and soakaways, well, and into life keep the command- Wicklow for N. Lumsden. domestic biofiltration profile to rear of existing ments. He said 'Which?' 'These' Grace McManus for an online public meeting on Thursday 16th July at 7pm. The planning application sewage treatment unit. The house at 29 Avondale Park, Jesus replied 'you must not kill. may be inspected, or planning application may Bray, Co. Wicklow. The planning You must not commit adultery. Speaking ahead of the online public meeting Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady said “The ongoing public purchased at a fee not be inspected or purchased application may be inspected health emergency has meant that public gatherings continue to be restricted, so we’ve had to be innovative in exceeding the reasonable at a fee not exceeding the or purchased at a fee not You must not bring false witness. Honour your father and mother cost of making a copy, at the reasonable cost of making a exceeding the reasonable cost how we engage with the public. I’m delighted that Mary Lou will join us for our online meeting that will be and you must love your offices of the planning copy at the offices of of making a copy at the offices streamed live on my Facebook page. The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the many issues that neighbour as yourself'. The Wicklow County Council, of Wicklow County Council, authority during its public young man said to him 'I have arose in the recent election and the formation of the new government. It will be a live Q&A so it’s a great County Buildings, Wicklow, County Buildings, Wicklow opening hours and a kept all these. What more do I opportunity for people to have their questions answered by the Sinn Féin leadership, it also gives us an during its public opening during its public opening submission or observation in need to do? Jesus said, 'if you hours, and a submission or hours and a submission or opportunity to discuss what’s next for Wicklow.” relation to the application wish to be perfect, go and sell observation in relation to the observation in relation to the Cllr Grace Mc Manus said “This public meeting is a great opportunity to hear the perspectives of one of may be made to the application may be made to what you own and give the application may be made to the authority in writing on the authority in writing on money to the poor and you will the most fierce, warm and formidable women in politics, and it will be a privilege to represent our payment of the prescribed payment of the prescribed authority in writing on payment have treasure in heaven, then constituents’ views to Mary Lou on the night.” fee within the period of 5 fee within the period of 5 of the prescribed fee within the come, follow me'. But when the period of 5 weeks beginning on Cllr Dermot O’Brien concluded “It’s fantastic to see the leader of our party and indeed the leader of the weeks beginning on the date weeks beginning on the date young man heard these words, opposition making time for the people Co. Wicklow and in particular to talk about the key issues for them of receipt by the authority of of receipt by the authority of the date of receipt by the he went away sad, for he was a the application. the application. authority of the application. man of great wealth. C.J. right now and as they think about the future.” CLASSIFIED ADS & PLANNING / APPOINTMENTS CALL: 01 2869111 EMAIL: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS AND APPOINTMENTS IS 12 NOON FRIDAY NOW ON Thanks For Supporting Irish Business, Irish Manufacturers and for Shopping Local.

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