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The Lion's Mane gets not rub the affected area from swelling, breathing its name from its long (this may result in fur- difficulties, palpitation tentacles and their ther venom release); or chest orange-brown colour and Rinse the affected area tightness then transfer is the largest jellyfish to copiously with sea-water them to the nearest be found in Irish waters. (do not use fresh water, emergency department Irish Water Safety give vinegar, alcohol or urgently. the following informa- urine); Apply a 'dry cold It warned that the jelly tion on how to treat a jel- pack' to the area (i.e. fish can still deliver a lyfish sting: 'Do not place a cold pack or ice sting after it has washed panic; If you are in the inside a plastic bag and up on the beach and so water get out, and thor- then wrap this package caution should be taken oughly rinse the affected in a t-shirt or other piece both in and out of the area with sea water of cloth); Use HOT water. If stung and you immediately. Ensure you WATER for Portuguese suffer any serious symp- don't get stung yourself Man o' War stings at toms including nausea, when aiding others; approximately 45 vomiting or respiratory Remove any attached degrees for 20 minutes; distress you should seek tentacles with a gloved Seek medical attention if medical attention imme- hand, stick, or towel there is anything other diately. The HSE said a (none of these available than minor discomfort. If sting from a Lion's Mane use your fingertips); Do the patient is suffering jellyfish can cause nau- 10 MonthsAges to 12 Years

Typical Irish weather. Photographer Anna O’Rourke snapped this photo on Sunday, 8th June, of a little girl standing in her summer sandals in the hailstones in Greystones after an unusual thunderstorm came out of the blue.

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2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th June 2019 What’s Happening... So you think Mini Gala at Titans Swim Club you know Bray?

Titans Swim Club plan to run a mini gala for A table quiz is being held in the Esplanade children aged 12 and under on the 23rd June, at Hotel, Bray on Thursday 4th July at 8.00pm. Shoreline in Bray, from 7.30 am to 11.15 am. How well do you know Hotel, Bray, on Thursday Titans is an inclusive and competitive swim club Bray? Do you know how 4th July at 8pm. for children, both able bodied as well as para many kiosks there are on The Quizmaster will be athletes. Bray seafront? Do you Mick 'The Book' It will be a Titan 'v' Trojans gala. Trojans are a know what music venue Kelleher, with MCs Brian swim club that swims out of Newtown Park in Bray The Who, Roy White and Ollie Avenue School. See teamunify.com Orbison and the Everly Mahoney. There will be Brothers played in back spot prizes on the night, in the 1960's? Do you which we hope will be a Thinner Lizzy know what French Road celebration of Bray, as sign you would find on well as displays and some Wicklow band, Thinner Lizzy are coming to the Bray Main Street? Do music! Hot Spot Music Club in Greystones on Friday you know what Bray The table quiz is in aid June 21st to pay tribute to the uncrowned kings of three piece band had their of the refurbishment pro- Irish rock - Thin Lizzy. Formed in 2016 out of a debut album nominated ject at the Holy Redeemer mutual admiration for the original band, Thinner for the RTE Choice Church and Parish Lizzy strive to recreate some of the most recog- Music Award Album of Centre, both well known nizable and iconic songs in rock history: The the Year in 2018? to so many Bray resi- band's repertoire includes the incredible Live & If you know the dents. Dangerous album, featuring all the well known answers to these, and Entry fee is €40 for a Lizzy classics such as Jailbreak, Boys Are Back In many other questions table of 4. If you are Town, Are You Ready, Don't Believe A Word, The regarding Bray's history, interested in taking part, Rocker, Emerald as well as other well known hits people, landmarks, please email thinky- A wonderful time was had at the Child and Youth Participation Fun Day in the Charlesland such as, Black Rose, Things Ain't Working Out achievements and [email protected] Down At The Farm, Waiting For An Alibi and Shoreline in Greystones. Over 100 children, Tusla staff and partner services, such as Epic, attend- shops/roads, then you and or text your request to Cold Sweat. 2 hours of classic Irish rock! Doors ed and participated on the day. The Fun Day was planned as part of Tusla’s Child and Youth your team may have what 086 243 0573. open at 8pm. See www.thehotspot.ie. Participation Strategy, 2019-2023, and children were involved in creating, planning and organis- it takes to be the 'Brains As we anticipate a big ing the entire event. Great fun was had by all in attendance, with activities ranging from scav- of Bray'! interest in taking part in enger hunts and bouncy castles, to nail bars, pizza and ice cream. Pictured are (back row); The table quiz will be the quiz, early booking is held in The Esplanade recommended. The Hardy Annuals Walk Graham Healy - Aftercare Worker; Grace Fairweather - Team Leader; Elaine Lucey - Project Worker; (Front Row); Evelyn Keogh - Aftercare Worker, Liz Cullen - Principal Social Worker - A sponsored challenge walk for the over seventies Alternative Care; Suzanne Nolan - Business Support; Sharon Mc Cormack - Social Worker. will take place in Glendalough on Thursday 26th Greystones Active of September. Choice of distances are available. Retirement Association All proceeds go to Partnership America Latina. GREAT CHILDREN'S Visit www.palcharityprojects.ie for more details. Alzheimer Society The G.A.R.A. June outing will be on To register email Tom Milligan at hardyannu- ENTERTAINMENT PLANNED The Alzheimer Society Social Club meets every Thursday 20th June - a bus trip to [email protected]. FOR TASTE OF WICKLOW Wednesday from 11am to 12noon in the Arklow Castletown House, Celbridge and Orchard Bay Hotel. Home and Garden Centre, Celbridge. Cost €25. (to include tour of the House). Summer Festival for This year's Taste of Wicklow (Friday This is a wonderful opportunity for people living older people 28th June - Sunday 30th June) has a with dementia and their family carer to meet for a The Autumn Holiday will be to Celtic Ross Hotel fantastic programme of Children's relaxed and informal chat over a cup of tea or cof- Rosscarbery, Co.Cork, on Sunday 22nd September for The Brockagh Centre in Laragh will host this entertainment, designed to keep even the fee. Contact Carol 086/3951747 or Shelly 4 nights, 5 days, with Bed, breakfast, evening meals, 087/2378389 for further details or just come along € year's Summer Festival for Older People on the most demanding children happy all day. trips and entertainment on 2 nights. Cost: 315 per 25th of June. A day of music, food and stalls from any Wednesday morning. person sharing. Single supplement €15 per night. A Support Group meets on the second Monday of 11am to 4.30pm, everyone is welcome. For more Well-known magician along your children for Booking deposit €50. Booking Tuesdays 10:30 to every month from 7pm to 9pm in Arus Lorcain, details on events go to www.brockaghresource- Caolan McBride performs 11:30am at G.A.R.A. booking office. this fun sensory food Arklow. This is a free and confidential service for centre.ie/events. his magic, with lots of Bowls have finished up for the Summer. Bingo will workshop, where they family members and carers of people living with laughs and surprises - this will get to listen to under- finish 18th June till September. Keep fit has finished dementia. and will resume in September. Aqua aerobics class is a magic show you stand the food that they Contact Laurence 086/2722551 for further infor- continues each Monday through the Summer at Free computer course won't forget! eat, and provoke their mation or come along on the Mon night. Shoreline Swimming Pool 12 noon to 1pm. Marcel, the silent clown curiosity to try new foods. Day Care in Lily of the Valley, Nolan House, This is an ongoing free 5-week digital skills com- Tickets, bookings and enquiries at G.A.R.A booking will make an appearance There is also a cake Rathdrum. For information on this service please puter course and names are being taken for the office Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30am at Kilian House from 2pm-6pm. Marcel is workshop - parents can contact 086/2722551. next course (depending on numbers) due to com- great for all age groups - Family Centre beside Holy Rosary Church. relax while their kids let mence in the Summer in the Brockagh Resource adults, kids & teens - their imagination run wild Centre. It usually takes place on Fridays from watch his hilarious antics making cookies, it 11am - 1pm. Topics covered include online bank- and don't listen to a word ing, apps, online government services, email, he says! promises a memorable shopping online, online TV players, podcasts, There is face-painting activity for all ages, creat- photographs, security and much more. This course from 2pm-5pm and a ing unique art that you is for complete beginners or someone who is Lego Workshop for kids can eat! rarely online and wants to up skill. You will need aged 5+ and the very pop- It's a fun day for all the to bring your own laptop/tablet to the course. Call ular oversized games family. 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Tuesday 18th June 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 HOMELESS ACCOMMODATION CLOSES DOORS A number of occupants of an emergency homeless shelter in Bray received a Notice to Quit letter on the morning of Friday 7th June informing them that their place in the facility was now closed. The shelter was opened as part of Wicklow County Council’s ‘Cold Weather Initiative’, and The Simon Community operate it on behalf of the Council.

The council informed The only choice they say issue and all Wicklow Wicklow Times that “Of they have is to get sleep- County Council need to the clients remaining in ing bags and sleep in a do is ask for funding. The the service, move on field somewhere. The clo- question has to be asked options have been identi- sure of the beds in Bray then why are homeless fied for most such as tran- comes about only a mat- people in Wicklow being sitioning to supported ter of weeks after the ter- thrown back onto the Pictured: Brian Dunne, Brian Fennell amd Wesley Artkinson are pictured at the launch of the Miners Walk which was held accommodation and oth- rible death of a young streets if that’s the case. in the Glenmalure lodge. ers have been accepted homeless man in the The Minister needs to for the Dublin Homeless town. intervene immediately to services as they are on the “People are dying on ensure that these vulnera- Dublin list. The clients our streets and the very ble people aren’t evicted 3000 take on the 38th edition of Wicklow 200 have been kept fully measly measures being and the facility remains aware and informed of put in place to prevent open as long as there is a More than 3,000 riders from all over the world took to the roads of Wicklow for the 38th running of the developments.” this are being shut down. need for it.” John Brady TD has The 12 emergency winter Wicklow 200. Ireland's longest running mass participation bike ride, organised by the IVCA, attracted In a statement to sharply criticised the clo- beds in Wicklow were another huge entry to face one of the toughest challenges in Irish sport. Wicklow Times, the sure of the emergency opened before Christmas, Council said “Wicklow beds, stating “The hous- but never met the demand County Council operates Riders of all ages taking part in the full 200km Wicklow 200 event and the Wicklow 100 Challenge sister event faced numerous hills ing crisis is continuing to in Wicklow. There has and other difficulties along the way. Among the riders enjoying one of Ireland's toughest sporting challenges was Olympic medallist the Cold Weather grow with more and more been a consistent waiting Annalise Murphy. Initiative to provide shel- people and families pre- list to gain access to the The sailing heroine has been a keen bike rider for many years and the Dubliner completed the 200km without difficulty and ter for those sleeping senting as homeless. We emergency beds. Despite afterwards declared the day a great success. rough during inclement need more houses and this, a decision has been "It was great! We actually didn't get rained on once even though there was a lot of heavy rain around. But yeah, it was pretty tough - emergency accommoda- made to close these beds. weather conditions, tradi- I think everyone is feeling pretty tired after it," the Rio Silver medallist said when she arrived back in Bray. "But we managed to get a tion to meet the demand, It is absolutely shameful. tionally terminating the great group with three other guys for the first half, and then we had a group of six or seven of us for the second half, so it made a mas- not closing beds. “I have continuously provision at the end of sive difference just being able to chat to people and we were rotating around, so yeah, overall, a great day out!" “I am dealing with a raised the issue of home- March/April. This year Wicklow 200 is a celebration of road cycling for all as riders of all ages and levels of ability challenge themselves on a variety of number of people who lessness in Wicklow with the Council extended the steeds. had been using the facili- Minister Eoghan Murphy provision to continue the The event organisers IVCA were also satisfied at the conclusion of another successful edition of Ireland's favourite bike ride. The ty and, as of today, they and the need to keep the key support work with riders were supported throughout the day by an army of more than 250 volunteers from the IVCA. are back on the streets, no facility in Bray open. His those who engaged with The final finishers in the Wicklow 200 arriving back at Bray Emmets GAA Club just before 8pm, fully 13 hours after their departure alternative accommoda- constant reply has been the Council and the on what is always a challenging day on the bike regardless of fitness levels and many, if not most, were soon making plans for the 39th tion was offered to them. that funding is not an service providers.” edition of Wicklow 200 in June 2020. MITCHELL DOUGLAS PRSA Licence No. 001813

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4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th June 2019 Permission refused for Belair Village change of use

An Bord Pleanala (ABP) has refused permission for a change of use of 28 holiday homes in Ashford to private family homes. The Ashford Owners impact on the holiday vil- ABP also stated that the In its final reason for Management Company lage as did the economic change of use would refusing permission, ABP Limited had made the downturn. “materially contravene stated “the proposed appeal to ABP following In refusing permission, Objective WI8 of the development would mate- Wicklow County An Bord Pleanala stated Wicklow County Council rially contravene a condi- Council’s refusal of that the change of use Development Plan 2016 tion attached to an exist- permission in December. would “materially contra- which does not permit pri- ing permission which The two-storey holiday vene the settlement strate- vate wastewater treatment requires that the use is homes are located in gy of the Development plants for multi-house restricted to short term Belair Village, Cronroe Plan and would be con- developments”, and tourist use only/ holiday Demesne. trary to over-arching would “result in a sub- letting and the develop- In the cover letter for national policy in respect standard level of residen- ment as a whole is held in the planning application it of rural housing as set out tial amenity for future was explained that the in the National Planning permanent residential single ownership. The homes were linked to the Framework” and would occupants of the proposed development Belair Hotel and it was “set an undesirable prece- dwellings” due to “the would, therefore, set an expected that they would dent for further develop- design, layout, quantum, undesirable precedent for get bookings from an ment of this kind and and poor quality of the further such changes of overflow of customers to would be contrary to the existing public and pri- use, and would be con- the hotel. However, the proper planning and sus- vate open spaces and the trary to the proper plan- closure of the hotel to all tainable development of location and quantum of ning and sustainable but private parties had an the area”. car parking spaces”. development of the area.” Ecotrail Wicklow and PURE Pictured are Eileen Byrne and Elaine Cassidy at Scoil Réalt na Mara, Brittas Bay, for the annual partner to clean up The Uplands Garden Day On Saturday September the 28th, County Wicklow will Tay (Guinness Lake) become the 10th European destination to organise an viewing point and all the Approval of Spinraza welcomed EcoTrail Trail Running Event. Starting and finishing at way to Roundwood and Bray seafront, participants will have the choice of four the Vartry Reservoir. Ecotrail was first Minister for Health Minister Simon Harris has welcomed the decision of the HSE to different trail distances that will take them from the approve access for the drug Nusinersen (Spinraza) for children with Spinal organised in Paris ten Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type I, II or III on an exceptional and individualised shore of the Irish Sea to the top of the Wicklow years ago with the objec- basis. Mountains. tive to connect the city with the outdoors with a Minister Harris confirmed the decision was made by the HSE leadership team last muscle-wasting disease, Ecotrail Wicklow comes with a very strong eco-responsible ethos and has part- stunning finish on the week. spinal muscular atrophy nered with the Wicklow/Dublin uplands environmental project, Pure (Protecting first floor of the Eiffel Speaking on this decision, Minister Harris said “This is such welcome news. (SMA) who rightly want- Uplands & Rural Environments). Ecotrail is committed to reducing litter, min- Tower. Families have fought a long journey to get here but I am so pleased children will ed the health authority imise environmental impact and promote public transport and are collaborating The Ecotrail concept now have access to this drug. I am pleased to confirmed to me there will be no delay here to follow the exam- with Pure on litter picks and cleanups of all the running routes prior to start day. in accessing the drug. I want to commend the families for their campaign and the ple of almost every other The event will include 4 routes all staring from Bray Seafront, to suit both has been recreated HSE for approving access.” European country and novices and ultra-trail runners, ranging from, 18km, 28km, 45km and 80km, with around various cities in Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Stephen Donnelly has said that the HSE’s an expected 1,000 runners participating in the event. supply the Spinraza treat- Europe and is now held decision to pay for the drug Spinraza is a testament to determination of patients and Ian Davis, Pure Director, commented “This is the first time that this prestigious ment for free. When I in Reykjavik, Oslo, their families. running event will be held in Ireland and Pure are delighted to be working with Stockholm, Brussels, He explained, “This has been a long-fought battle by those suffering from the rare joined families protesting Wicklow Tourism and the Ecotrail Team. It’s extremely important that both partic- outside the Dáil I was ipants and spectators see the county of Wicklow, pure and pristine, the way it Geneva, Florence, humbled by their strength should be, and this collaboration will ensure that there is no unsightly litter and Madrid and Funchal and courage and I’m hon- dumping tarnishing the ‘Garden of Ireland’.” (Madeira). oured they let me support “Partnering with Pure is a perfect fit for Ecotrail Wicklow, and over the next few Any running enthusiast them on their journey. weeks and months, we will organise a series of litter picking mornings,” said Fred should have this event on Verdier from Wicklow County Tourism. “Embracing the Ecotrail concepts offers a “I understand that it their ‘Must Do’ list - to was a major decision for fantastic opportunity to look after our Wicklow trails. We are committed to prepare find out more logon to the Health Minister to our routes prior to our event in September, but also maintain our efforts wicklow.ecotrail.com/ - sanction the level of funds throughout the year.” needed to pay for The various optional trails will take participants to some of Wicklow’s most Further information on scenic locations including Bray Head, Killruddery Estate & Gardens, Belmont Spinraza, but who among Pure can be found on Estate, Little & Great Sugarloaf, Powerscourt Waterfall, the Wicklow Way, Lough us could watch our loved www.pureproject.ie Wicklow’s Premier Travel Agency ones suffering, know there is a treatment avail- able and not do every- thing we can to help? ARE “We know that treat- ments are becoming more YOU advanced and that there are now some incredibly expensive ones on the FED UP market. But this is the reality of modern medicine and we need to SEARCHING ONLINE? come up with a plan to deal with it. 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Tuesday 18th June 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 5 Council to form new Climate and Biodiversity Committee Just weeks after Wicklow County Council became the first council to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency, Green Party councillor Steven Matthews proposed the formation of a new Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) dedicated to climate and biodiversity action. The committee will produce climate and biodiversity policy and actions for the full council to consider. Cllr Matthews received onded by Cllr Tom change and biodiversity Strategy is out for public cross-party support for Fortune (Ind) who said action should be a priori- consultation until July the proposal which he that Wicklow County ty for the council. He 5th and this gives every put forward at the Council had to show explained that the topic resident in Wicklow the Council’s annual meeting leadership: “We are here currently comes under opportunity to request on Friday 7th June. to reflect the mood of the the remit of the action and make sugges- Speaking at the meet- electorate, it would be Environment SPC, but tions on what the ing, Cllr Matthews said, remiss of us not to that the Corporate Policy Council should do in “Wicklow County approve this. We can’t Group (CPG) would relation to the services it Council was the first just pay lip service to work towards drawing provides. Local Authority in this issue, we must up terms of reference for “As joint chair of the Ireland to declare a cli- approve the forming of the new SPC. Climate and Biodiversity Scoil Réalt na Mara in Brittas Bay invited one and all to their annual Garden Day on Wednesday, mate emergency, this this new SPC.” Cllr Anne Ferris (Lab) SPC I will be working 12th June. The event took place in the school grounds where cakes, toys, plants and toys were in was a bold and necessary Cllr Jennifer Whitmore requested that an update with all councillors and abundance and everything sold out fast! Pictured are Mandie Delahunt with her mother, Liz Byrne step, but now we have to (SD) said that although be provided at the July the council executive to take action. The Citizen’s people had welcomed the meeting, and said that implement policies, Assembly recommends Council’s declaration of she wished to see the objectives and actions to Local Authorities to form a climate emergency, terms of reference ready address our climate Wicklow excels in latest IBAL litter survey SPCs to tackle it, and we they had been quick to by September. emergency, to protect our as councillors are follow it up with the Speaking to Wicklow environment and to The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows that empowered by the Local question ‘so now what?’ Times after the meeting prevent further loss to Wicklow is in 13th spot overall in the ranking of 40 towns and cities nationwide and is Government Act to do “This is the next step that Councillor Matthews among 14 towns to be deemed “Cleaner than European Norms”. so. We should set the we need to take,” said said, “There is much our biodiversity. example and lead on this. Cllr Whitmore, “we need “I would urge all urgent work to be done The survey also revealed that Ireland’s principal tourist towns and cities are cleaner than ever as the peak I’m asking members to to have this as an SPC to to address the loss of residents to make a submission on the cli- season for visitors approaches. Kilkenny topped the rankings, with Ballymun in Dublin City a litter blackspot support this and make give the issue the impor- biodiversity, environ- at the foot of the table. good on election promis- tance it needs.” mental degradation and mate action strategy and I would especially like The An Taisce report stated: “A best-ever showing for Wicklow Town on its return to the League after an es that were made.” The position of chair- to mitigate climate absence of several years. Top ranking sites included the Car Park on Church Street, the Main Street and the younger people in Fellow Green Party person of the new SPC breakdown and we all Wicklow Harbour to Murrough Playground - the latter was exceptionally good in terms of litter. This lovely councillor Lourda Scott will be shared between have a hand in address- Wicklow to let us know ‘promenade’ walk is clearly a very well respected environment. Ironically, the one seriously littered site was called the proposal Cllr Whitmore, for the ing this emergency. their views and opinions the ‘Viewing Area’ on Dunbur Road. Most of the site was excellent with regard to presentation and mainte- “absolutely essential”: half of the Council’s “So many residents on what action they want nance but it was badly let down by heavy accumulations of food and alcohol related litter in a corner loca- “This is an issue that the five-year term, and Cllr raised these issues during to see. tion.” electorate are worried Matthews for the second the local elections and so “Please make a sub- Litter levels were assessed by An Taisce, who found 31 of towns and cities, or 77%, to be clean. This was in about. We must put it at half. many candidates mission by July 5th to line with recent IBAL surveys. the forefront, the next Chief Executive of promised to take action if TOBrien@wicklowco- “Today’s tourists demand high levels of cleanliness and these results indicate that’s what they will be get- five years will be Wicklow County elected. co.ie with ‘Climate ting this year when they come to Ireland,” says IBAL’s Conor Horgan. critical.” Council Frank Curran “The Council’s Adaptation Strategy’ in For the first time in 3 years, an area received the lowest grade of ‘litter blackspot’ as Ballymun recorded The proposal was sec- agreed that climate Climate Adaptation the subject heading.” one of the worst results since the league was founded 17 years ago. WICKLOW

6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th June 2019 The River Derry Bubbles Project A River Derry Bubbles Project exhibition by Kilcommon National School in Tinahely is taking place on June 19th at 1.30pm. This project was funded ment has been described sonal with the aquatic life and supported by as “a community related in the river. A visit to the Wicklow County Council by water”. Working close- school by Mary Ryan of and Tinahely Community ly with Sarah, is Maeve Kerry Foods, Shillelagh, Projects. The exhibition Hunter who has guided helped the students see will be held in Tinahely the kids with the develop- how food is linked with Library, Market Square, ment of a River Derry the river. and has been organised by Bubbles diary, making a As part of Ireland’s Rubalcava Heritage World Waters Day card, commitment to the Water Services, Maeve Hunter, and an up-cycled, water Framework Directive artist and educator with themed t-shirt. These are (WFD), and the current the help of Joanne Katus some of the things that implementation plans from Kilcommon will form part of the exhi- (2016-2021), 2nd cycle, National School. bition in Tinahely Library. community engagement is The River Derry The project received strongly encouraged and Bubbles Project is a pilot funding through Wicklow supported by the authori- project in Tinahely devel- County Council’s Local ties. The Derry River oped by Sarah Rubalcava Agenda 21 Environmental based on the ‘catchment’ of Rubalcava Heritage Fund and Tinahely concept of the WFD firm- Services. Sarah hopes to Community Projects. The expand the project and River Derry Bubbles ly places Tinahely within allow The Bubbles jour- Project has helped to raise the larger Slaney ney down the river pass- awareness of the biodiver- Catchment. Community ing on important mes- sity, uses and issues asso- engagement like the River sages as they head ciated with an Irish river Derry Bubbles Project towards the Slaney and on a local scale. Some of raises awareness of our beyond. the outdoor learning expe- streams and rivers, foster- 3rd and 4th class stu- riences include bringing ing positive actions and dents of Kilcommon the kids to the local water behavioural change. Pictured above: Katie Taylor with fan Katie O’Toole, in tears as she meets her hero at the homecoming event in Katie’s honour, National School in abstraction and treatment These in turn are proven to improve water quality on Bray Seafront, organised by Wicklow County Council Tinahely have been led on units, and a visit to a journey by The Bubbles. Tomnafinnoge Woods both inland and further large crowd of people descended on Bray seafront on Friday 7th June to welcome They have learnt about (Special Area of downstream benefitting the Derry River and Conservation) where the communities and natural Ahome world boxing champion Katie Taylor at a special event organised by Wicklow catchment area. A catch- kids got up close and per- environments. County Council.

The huge crowd The crowd was also the new Cathaoirleach NATIONAL LOTTERY REVEALS cheered and applauded treated to videos of of Wicklow County IRELAND’S LUCKIEST COUNTIES as Katie Taylor, the Katie’s recent winning Council, told the ador- new undisputed bout in New York’s ing fans: “It is truly an FOR SCRATCH CARD WINS AND lightweight champion famous Madison honour for Bray to WICKLOW COMES LAST! of the world, took to Square Garden as well welcome home Katie the stage on Bray as clips of her previous Taylor. We are The National Lottery has compiled a definitive list of Ireland’s seafront. victories in the ring. immensely proud of luckiest counties when it comes to winning the top prize when Master of Bouquets of flowers her achievements to Ceremonies at the were presented to Katie playing scratch cards, and if you are a regular purchaser of scratch date and look forward homecoming event, and her mother Bridget cards maybe you should consider buying then in another county. RTE’s Des Cahill, led by the Cathaoirleach of to celebrating many more victories for Since 2015, there have been a total of 402 winners who have won top tier prizes, the tributes to Katie Wicklow County which are the maximum cash prizes on a given scratch card game, worth a massive while conducting a Council, Cllr Irene Katie in the future.” total of €22,565,000 when playing National Lottery scratch card games. short interview with the Winters and Mr Frank Katie told the crowd Dublin is the luckiest county with 102 players claiming top prizes worth over boxer who also holds Curran, Chief “The support I get in 5.3 million in winnings. Scratch card players in Tipperary came out in second an Olympic Gold Executive, Wicklow this town is incredible. place with an incredible €1,695,000 in top prizes shared among 20 winners. Cork € Medal amongst her County Council. It is always great to came third with 1,580,000 won by 39 individual players while Wexford and Kildare round off the top five with total top prize scratch card wins of €1,415,000 many trophies. Cllr Irene Winters, come back here.” and €1,385,000 respectively. However, County Wicklow comes third from the bottom with a mere €260,00 in winnings with Leitrim and Longford behind, but these counties have only a third of County Wicklow’s population, -so on a per capita basis, Wicklow is the unluckiest county in Ireland. Total in top tier prizes: € € € Katie Taylor with new Cathaoirleach of Dublin: 102 / 5,365,000; Tipperary: 19 / 1,645,000; Cork: 38 / 1,555,000; Wexford: 18 / €1,385,000; Kildare: 17 / €1,385,000; Limerick: 20 / €1,160,000; Wicklow County Council Irene Winters at the Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 Donegal: 14 / €945,000; Mayo: 14 / €930,000; Roscommon: 6 / €845,000; Meath: Riverview House homecoming event in Katie’s honour, on Bray € € € Web: www.benvillerobinson.ie 16 / 755,000; Galway: 14 / 750,000; Westmeath: 14 / 650,000; Clare: 14 / Seapoint Road, Seafront, organised by Wicklow County Council €635,000; Louth 16 €605,000; Kilkenny 9 €575,000; Sligo 8 / €510,000; Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] Monaghan: 8 / €495,000; Kerry: 7 / €400,000; Offaly: 7 / €430,000; Waterford: 7 Aughrim and District / €310,000; Carlow: 8 / €290,000; Cavan: 6 / €220,000; Laois: 8 / €270,000; Wicklow: 7 / €260,000; Leitrim: 4 / €145,000; Longford: 1 / €50,000. Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims Active Retirement Only 30 cent in every €1 spent on scratch cards and all National Lottery games goes back to good causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, education, Wills, Probate & Estate Planning Yoga is over for now but will be resume in the Autum. arts, heritage and the Irish Language. The group's outing to the Royal Oak Distillery and the Conveyancing / Probate Law Arboretum on 28th June has been arranged. The bus will depart from Lawless's at 9.30am. There will be a Wicklow trails included in Cycling Ireland 'Bike Fest' General Litigation break for coffee on the way to the distillery. Lunch will be around 2pm. The cost for the tour and bus, For the last 9 years Cycling Ireland has organised the Cycling Ireland's free excluding lunch, is €30. Summer Fest is on 25th June For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do not family festival 'Bike Fest' to promote cycling for all ages and it has been a huge in The Brockagh Centre. This a free fun day out. success. This year they are taking Bike Fest round the country and Wicklow is hesitate to contact Rory, Brian, Eilish or Clare-Ann. Everyone welcome. included as one of the venues. There's something for everyone at Cycling Ireland's Bike Fest 2019, for those Rory P. Benville B.C.L. 7th annual Signal Open new to the sport, experiences riders or for those that want to rekindle their pedally Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. passions again!. There will be mountain bikes and helmets for those who don't Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. The submission deadline for the 7th annual Signal Arts have access to a bike, but numbers are limited so make sure to book in. The relevant dates for Wicklow cyclists are: Thursday 27th June - Ballinastoe Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. Centre Open is Friday 28th June at 5pm. There is a prize of €1,000 to be won. It takes place from Mountain Bike Trail, Wicklow - 5pm to 8pm; Friday 28th June - Ticknock *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a 6th-18th August. To find out more, call 01 2862039 or Mountain Bike Trail- 5pm to 8pm. See www.biking.ie or cyclingireland.ie or the percentage or proportion of any award or settlement email [email protected] Cycling Ireland Programmes Facebook page. WICKLOW

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8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th June 2019 Winters elected Cathaoirleach Fine Gael councillor Irene Winters was elected as the third ever female Cahthaoirleach of Wicklow County Council at the annual meeting on Friday 7th June. Cllr Winters was elect- elected to the Council 10 “The public have put us ed by a narrow margin years ago, was the only in a position of trust, they over the Green Party’s female councillor. On have entrusted us to lead Steven Matthews, win- becoming Cathaoilrrleach Co. Wicklow to a better ning by a vote of 17 to 15. she welcomed the fact future. We may not Cllr Winters was nomi- that there is now 40% always agree on the nated by Cllr Shay Cullen female representation on details, but everyone here (FG), while Cllr the Council. wants a vibrant and thriv- Matthews was nominated Cllr Winters said she ing Co. Wicklow for all of by Cllr Anne Ferris (Lab). wishes to prioritise the our communities,” she Cllr Winters follows in areas of transport, hous- stated. “I hope over the the footsteps of ing, climate action and next five years we will Independent Councillor economic development work together and put Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council Frank Curran and Lorraine Gallagher, with the newly elected Council Mary Walsh from during her term as party politics out the members at the first meeting of the new council on Friday 7th June Tinahely, who served as Cathaoirleach. She also window.” Cathaoirleach in the said that she wants to see Fine Gael’s Pat 1970s, and more recently the Council exploring all Kennedy, meanwhile, will Cllr Anne Ferris. possible funding streams, be the Leas Cathaoirleach, Green Party Councillor Steven Cllr Winters said it is to draw down as much as he was elected over “an honour and a privi- funding as possible from Cllr Jennifer Whitmore by lege” to be Cathaoirleach. central Government. Cllr the same margin of 17 Matthews elected Cathaoirleach of She thanked her mother Winters said she wants to votes to 15. Cllr Pat and family, and the many see quick progress on a Fitzgerald, in nominating people who have helped third lane for the N11, Cllr Kennedy praised him Bray Municipal District her on a personal and improvements on the N81 as a ‘workaholic’ and said political level over the in West Wicklow, and the he would make a very years. creation of more local effective Leas Green Party Councillor Steven Matthews was elected Cllr Winters, when jobs. Cathaoirlach. Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District at last week’s first meeting of the new council. Councillor Matthews topped the poll of the East ward in Bray at the local elections and was nominated unopposed.

Speaking after the as the new council access from the meeting, Cllr Steven beds in but we have a Dublin Road to the Matthews said he was good mix of new and town. It is critical that delighted and thankful enthusiastic members we also improve to his family and all and returning experi- pedestrian and cycling who had supported enced councillors. It’s infrastructure and cre- him and voted for him vitally important that ate safer walking in the local elections. the eight Bray routes to schools. He also thanked the Councillors work “The larger projects elected members for together to ensure that I will be focusing on entrusting him as Bray district gets are the Bray Harbour Cathaoirleach for the the budgets and protection and first year of the new investment it needs improvement scheme council. so that the and the large commu- “The first year is residents of Bray, nity sports facility always a difficult one Enniskerry and proposed for the old New Cathaoirleach of Bray, Cllr Steven Matthews Kilmacanogue receive Fasaroe lands as they good services and develop. There are maintenance in their other smaller but Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council Frank Curran welcomes new areas. important projects Wicklow County Council Cathaoirleach Irene Winters into the chair “I’m looking for- such as a dog park and ward to the year skateboard park and ahead, there is, as also supporting the always a lot of work tremendous work of Balance of power in to be done and a lot of voluntary and commu- projects to progress nity groups such as for the betterment of Bray Tidy Towns. Council hinges on one vote the town. “As ever, environ- There are housing mental protection and 'Independent' Murphy backs Fianna Fáil again schemes progressing proper planning for and more coming on our town will be my With the votes for Cathaoirleach and stream but far too priority and I’m also Leas Cathaoirlreach at the first meeting slowly in my view and keen to get working of the new County Council on June 7th, pressure must be kept on the climate and on the Department to biodiversity action it was clear that the balance of power in provide funding for committee which I the Council, although it has not shifted, the local authorities to will be co-chairing on is more precarious than it was. build more houses. Wicklow County Transport is also a big Council. I’m relieved The votes, being an indication of how the voting pattern will be over the five-year term of the council, issue for our town, that the election is Cllr Miriam Murphy revealed that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael now hold only with the new public over and very eager to a very slim margin of control over the other grouping Ferris and Paul O'Brian transport bridge and keep working for the which includes Independents and other parties. against Fianna Fail and NTA projects pro- town and district with Both councillors Irene Winters and Pat Kennedy Fine Gael, Independent gressing and there are our council manage- were elected to the positions of Cathaoirleach and councillor Miriam ment team.” also plans to improve Leas Cathaoirleach by a narrow margin (17 to 15). Murphy is now the only While Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have consistently councillor siding with voted together as a block, against the other grouping, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail WE’VE GOT WICKLOW COVERED! they were previously also able to rely on the support and is the difference TO PLACE AN AD CONTACT US TODAY! of Independent councillors Jim Ruttle, Daire Nolan, between a 17 to 15 Christopher Fox and Miriam Murphy, which gave majority or a 16-16 stale- them a comfortable 19 to 13 majority when it came to mate on votes (in cases of voting on matters. stalemates, the With Ruttle, Nolan and Fox no longer there, and the Cathaoirleach will cast TEL: 01-2869111 siding of newly elected Labour councillors Anne the deciding vote). WICKLOW

Tuesday 18th June 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 9 Tom Fortune elected Cathaoirleach of Greystones Independent councillor Tom Fortune was elected Cathaoirleach of Greystones Municipal District last week. Cllr Fortune was proposed by Independent Councillor Mags Crean and was seconded by Green Party councillor Lourda Scott. Cllr Derek Mitchell was elected Leas Cathaoirleach.

Speaking with the Wicklow Times following his Cllr Fortune is a big election, he thanked his collogues for their support, he supporter of the climate also thanked the municipal staff for all the backup they change initiative and provide. seconded Cllr Steven Cllr Fortune says there are many issues that require Mathews’ proposal to put attention and he is looking forward to working with in place a climate change his collogues to make them happen and come up with SPC, this was approved by solutions. all the members of “Access for the fishermen to Greystones harbour is Wicklow Counrty Pictured are (Back row); District Manager Sean Quirke, Vincent Blake, Edward Timmins, John Mullen, Engineer Dermot urgent and must be resolved over the next few weeks. Council. Cllr Fortune says Graham, District Administrator Garvan Hickey, and (front row); Senior Engineer Declan Geraghty, Avril Cronin, Gerry The proposed development in the centre of Kilcoole the initiative from the stu- O’Neill, and Patsy Glennon, village if developed as planned will destroy the dents in our village, this must be altered to ensure this does not secondary schools was a happen. A footpath to the train station in Kilcoole is big driver in making this Independent Councillor Gerry O’Neill elected urgently required.” happen. Cllr Fortune also highlighted the commencement of Cllr Fortune outlined the Delgany and Kilincarrig village improvements, housing as a key priority, Cathaoirleach of Baltinglass Municipal District work on footpaths in Kilpedder and a solution to the and the demand for afford- issue of it been used as a rat run for traffic, improve- able housing. He is calling Independent Councillor Gerry O’Neill was elected Cathaoirleach of Baltinglass Municipal District at their ments for Newcastle village, and more attention for a change in first meeting of the newly elected council last week. Councillor O’Neill was elected on the first count at the needed to Kiladreenan. Government policy to recent local election, with a first preference vote of 1,822. Cllr Fortune also talked about the function of the dis- allow young couples who trict and the powers it requires that should be are paying very high rents This was his first elec- Councillor O’Neill told need a rapid response to we need something back. taken. allocated from Wicklow County Council. He believes of €1600-€1800 per tion as an Independent, Wicklow Times adding, issues in this area and I There is huge tourism “I gave 47 years of my the district chairs should be members of the corporate month and who have a having been expelled “I do feel that I deserved will pursuing the rele- potential; we are right on life to Sinn Fein and the policy group, and that this would make the districts good payment record to from Sinn Fein two years a shot at it. vant Minister to look on the doorstep of Dublin, republican movement, it stronger and would be better for local democracy. qualify for mortgage ago. Councillor O’Neill “I’d like to thank Patsy this area. Issues such as but we need the infras- is sad to see how it has approval without the need said he felt ‘vindicated’ Glennon for proposing the N81, housing, and tructure.” been destroyed by a cer- to provide a deposit. as a result, and delighted me and Edward Timmins our interconnectedness, Councillor O’Neill tain bunch of people. I “This would help the that his vote was eviden- for seconding the pro- as one quarter of our said he was not surprised am pleased however that housing crisis in a big tially a personal one. posal which then had town is actually in to witness Sinn Fein’s the people of west way. The growing threat “I’m delighted to get unanimous support. Kildare. lacklustre performance Wicklow made their of homelessness is very the chance to chair “I will immediately be “We have given so in the local elections but feelings known, and concerning and I believe Baltinglass Municipal proposing a health check much over the years, our did feel sad about the voted me back in to this requires an emergency District Council,” on West Wicklow. We sand, granite, water, now direction the party has serve them.” group to come together immediately to agree a solution, it is not good enough or acceptable to Fitzgerald is Arklow allow a family become homeless.” Other challenges where Cathaoirleach he wants to see changes and solutions are; derelict Long-serving member of Wicklow County Council, Fianna sites, the bus service, park- Fail's Pat Fitzgerald, is the new Cathaoirleach of Arklow ing, a toilet for the harbour area, support of tidy towns Municipal District. groups, and protection of A native of Arklow, Cllr Fitzgerlad has been a full-time Councillor since trees throughout the dis- 2002 and was first elected to Arklow Town Council in 1999. He was trict. He said it is an previously Chairman of the Old Arklow Town Council in 2001, and Chairman honour and a privilege to of the Municipal District in 2014. be Cathaoirleach and he is Speaking to Wicklow Times, Cllr Fitzhgerald said Arklow is facing many New Cathaoirleach of Greystones Municipal looking forward to work- challenges in the year ahead, but he said that he sees a “great future for District Tom Fortune ing with his collogues to Arklow. I believe there are good times ahead.” make a busy programme Cllr Fitzgerald highlighted the problem of the lack of housing and social happen. housing, but said he looks forward to the completion of local housing schemes such as those in Delaney Park and the Vale Road. “These are giving some hope Newly elected councillors called on to the many people we have on the housing list,” he said. He also highlighted the issues in Aughrim and Avoca with no capacity in the Poll topper Cullen is Wastewater Treatment plants. He looks forward however to progress on the to make social housing a priority Wastewater Treatment Plant in Arklow and the Data Centre, and hopes to see progress on the Primary Care Centre. The Housing Alliance, a collaboration of six of Ireland's Wicklow Municipal largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) is calling on newly elected councillors in Wicklow to make the increased delivery District Cathaoirleach of social and affordable housing a priority. Fine Gael Councillor Shay Cullen was elected Cathaoirleach of the Wicklow Municipal AHBs are not-for-profit organisa- support, by private landlords. This District at the first meeting of the new tions that have a social purpose to pro- short-term solution does not represent Municipal District Council last week. vide for people's housing needs by long-term value and fails to guarantee working in close co-operation with the housing stability and security for ten- Government, local authorities and rele- ants beyond the discretion of landlords. Cllr Cullen was the poll topper in the Wicklow East vant agencies. Rebuilding Ireland, the "Local government plays a key role Electoral Area in the recent local election, receiving a Government's plan to increase housing in housing delivery, and the members massive 2,287 first preference votes, the second high- supply, recognises that AHBs will of the Housing Alliance collaborate est in the whole county. deliver one-third of the 50,000 addi- and partner with local authorities Cllr Cullen was elected as a firt-time candidate in tional social homes needed by 2021. throughout Ireland to help the State 2014. He is a resident of Newtownmountkennedy and Declan Dunne, Chair of the Housing meet its social and affordable housing grew up in Roundwood, and attended De La Salle sec- Alliance, said, "The current shortage of commitments. We want to continue ondary school in Wicklow Town. He has been an social and affordable housing in and strengthen this partnership, work- employee at Glen Fuels for over 20 years. Ireland is one of the most acute prob- ing together with local authorities and On the campaign trail, Cllr Cullen highlighted the lems facing our society. The social their newly elected members to deliver need for investment in Wicklow Town and the impor- housing needs of many are currently more homes, at scale, for individuals tance of supporting local businesses. He has also been being provided, with significant State and families who urgently need them." outspoken on the need to maximise Wicklow’s tourism potential and the creation of more jobs. WICKLOW

10 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th June 2019 Wicklow & District Credit Union hosts delegation from Ethiopia

Wicklow & District Credit Union Ltd was would be an informative, Ethiopia. delighted to host a delegation from the productive and enjoyable Abdi Hassen, Director Federal Republic of Ethiopia recently. session, sharing the histo- General of FCA in ry of Wicklow and Ethiopia said the delega- The delegation was Manager shared the histo- District Credit Union Ltd tion was very thankful to comprised mainly of gov- ry of their credit union which is rooted in a everyone in Wicklow and ernment representatives and provided information strong community-based District Credit Union Ltd. working for federal and on a variety of credit ethos and it’s current role “We have learned a lot After their visit the delegation from Ethiopia stopped off to admire the Wicklow coast. regional cooperative union topics. They spoke within that community. about regulation and we agencies. The delegates of the regulatory environ- Pat hoped that the dis- want to thank you very are responsible for the ment and its impact on cussion on credit union much. There are a lot of development of opera- the credit union, includ- regulation, legislative cooperatives in Ethiopia Teaming up to save the swifts tional standards for ing financial ratios, risk changes, how this has and they have a big role Savings and Credit and GDPR. affected the sector and in helping people in all Aughrim, Kiltegan, Swifts nest in buildings Cooperatives (SACCOs) Speaking about the how the role of the credit communities. We are The Swift population of County Wicklow is union board has now coming from different being surveyed in a joint venture project Knockanarrigan, Coolattin where small gaps allow i.e. credit unions in visit, Pat Hore, CEO of Ethiopia. The delegation Wicklow and District changed to one of gover- areas in Ethiopia but we between the County Council and Birdwatch and Rathdrum. It is hoped access to the roof space or that with the participation cavities in masonry. Their received a fantastic ‘Céad Credit Union Ltd, said, nance with responsibility all work in cooperatives Ireland. The aim is to identify for the first of interested individuals, chosen nest sites are often Míle Failte’ from Pat and said he was delighted to to manage risk and setting and it is important to time, a baseline population figure for this schools and Tidy Towns in older buildings which the staff of Wicklow and welcome the Ethiopean business strategy would ensure they are regulated bird in Wicklow. groups, this list can be sig- are sometimes dilapidated District Credit Union Ltd. Delegation to Wicklow be of benefit to the dele- and we have learned a lot gation on their return to from you, thank you.” At two recent communi- species however, Swifts nificantly expanded this or in need of renovation. The visit to Ireland for what he expected ty workshops in Bray and are increasingly threatened summer. Awareness about the pres- was organised by the Baltinglass, participants through loss of nest sites Members of the public ence and requirements of Irish League of Credit heard from Ricky Whelan, and have suffered an are being asked to contact Swifts is essential to ensur- Unions International Birdwatch Ireland survey alarming 40 per cent pop- local co-ordinator Oran O ing that their nest sites are Development Foundation co-ordinator, about the life ulation decline in Sullivan - Tel: 087 protected as part of reno- (ILCU Foundation), the cycle of this fascinating the past 2339280 oran@irishgar- vation works. This typical- charitable arm of the Irish bird and received denbirds.ie - or national ly involves timing works credit union movement. copies of a new publi- co-ordinator, Ricky to take place from Sept to The visit was funded by cation ‘Saving Whelan, by e mail rwhe- May. the International Fund for Swifts’ produced [email protected] Also, there are many Agricultural jointly by or on 085 783 2545 to opportunities to create new Development (IFAD), a Birdwatch report sightings. All infor- nesting sites as part of new UN agency that provides Ireland and mation for Wicklow will development through support to develop and Local decade. be uploaded to the installing nest boxes or improve the access of the Authority National Biodiversity Data nesting bricks. The infor- rural population in Heritage Problems Centre at www.biodiversi- mation is presented in a Ethiopia to well needed Officers. arise when tyireland.ie. colourful and user-friendly financial services. Swifts buildings are To support this initiative format and includes details For a number of years have recently renovated or a new guide “Saving on Swift ecology, reasons the ILCU Foundation has arrived in Wicklow fol- torn down Swifts” has been produced for declines, suggested received funding from lowing a long migration removing the by Birdwatch Ireland and conservation measures, IFAD in support of the from southern Africa. Swifts nest sites Local Authority Heritage nest box plans, case studies development of ethical Slightly larger than a swal- and sometimes huge nest- Officers. This guide con- and much more. financial services in low, they are a “site faith- ing colonies can be lost tains all the information Wicklow County Ethiopia. As a result, the ful” bird, returning genera- overnight. required for individuals, Council Heritage Officer, ILCUU Foundation are tion after generation to Last year nesting sites local groups, schools, busi- Deirdre Burns, stated: working closely with the buildings in towns and vil- were confirmed in nesses or government “Wicklow County Council Federal Cooperative lages to nest and raise Wicklow Town, Rathnew, departments to play a role is delighted to team up Agency (FCA) and is young. Kilcoole, Greystones, in helping this threatened with Birdwatch Ireland on supporting them to Like many of our wild Coolafancy, Bray, species. this Swift Project. This ini- improve regulation of the tiative forms part of our sector in Ethiopia. The ongoing programme of five day study tour visit biodiversity actions incorporatesd a mix of through the County training sessions and field Wicklow Heritage Plan, to visits to credit unions. During the visit, Pat record, protect and Pictured are Gizachew Assfaw, Assefa Gebremaria, Pat Hore, CEO of enhance biodiversity in Hore, CEO and Jen Wicklow Credit Union, and Liam Morrissey, ILCU Foundation Wicklow”. Bergin, Assistant “Saving Swifts” is available for free as a PDF from www.wicklow.ie or in hard copy by contacting Deirdre Burns, Heritage Officer, on 0404 20100 or e mail dburns@wicklow- coc.ie. As part of Swift Awareness Week, mem- bers of Birdwatch Ireland will lead a Swift Walk in Arklow on Wednesday, June 26th. They have identified the locations of the main swift colonies but these are in large estates and difficult to sur- vey so they are looking for local volunteers to help. The walk will begin in in the Tesco car park in Arklow at 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 26th. The group will discuss swift conservation, the Pictured are Pat Casey TD, Jim Byrne, Minister Andrew Doyle, and Pat Dunne at the launch of Wicklow Swift Survey the Miners Walk in Glenmalure. The new 20km way marked trail from the Glendasan valley and observe locally nest- near Turlough Hill to the Baravore mine site celebrates the presence of mining enterprises in the ing swifts. The event is three valleys of Glendasan, Glendalough and Glenmalure in the nineteenth century and mining free, family friendly and all are welcome. in Glendalough up until the 1950s. WICKLOW

Tuesday 18th June 2019 TimesLOCAL FEATURE 11 Dave'sDave's CoffeeCoffee Blending In A coffee shop was to the ‘under-flavours’ - shop, which draws little opened in Ranelagh, “A lot of people won’t attention to itself. Dave’s Coffee shop has now moved, but they Dublin, and now Dave’s even identify these, or With the coffee prov- have not strayed far as they are now located Coffee in Wicklow recognise they are tasting ing to be a big hit, and just a few doors down from where they were, employs about 10 people them, but there are subtle word of mouth spreading, on the Main Street in Wicklow Town. in total. nostalgic hints of things - Nick was able to forgo With the move to the milk chocolate, toffee, etc things such as branding In September, Dave’s headquartered Tipperary. bigger premises, the cof- - flavours that bring and commercialism, Coffee will be four years Dave’s Coffee in fee shop is expanding its people back to their which he never had much in Wicklow. Since open- Wicklow Town is the range of products to childhood.” interest in anyway. ing in 2015, it has only Nick’s Coffee shop include a Deli section. Whatever the secret, it Though generally consid- become something of an in Co. Wicklow, and it institution in the town in a made perect sense to open short space of time, it in Wicklow Town as amassing many loyal cus- owner Nick Seymour tomers who keep coming lives locally. Products are back for some more of also sourced locally. their ‘damn fine’ coffee. Nick started the busi- Dave’s Coffee is part ness with his mum, and of the Nick’s Coffee then about seven years Company Ltd, which is ago Dave came on board. Staff members Chris, Val and Lika at Dave’s Coffee Shop, Wicklow Town.

Procaffeination (noun) The tendency not to start anything Currently it offers a clearly works, with about ered part of the ‘bread until you've had a cup of coffee. Wishing Nick and the team selection of pastries, two-thirds of the shop’s and butter’ of running a the very best of luck with their breads and cakes, made business being “penome- business, they haven’t fresh, but there are plans nally loyal” returning been necessary to the suc- new premises - fantastic to bring a chef on board customers. cess of Dave’s Coffee. and offer more substan- “People will even stay “In a way, I suppose @ Dave's Coffee people, fantastic coffee tial meals. for one or two refills, now we have become At the heart of the that’s not very common in known for our lack of We not only brew the 2GoCup is proud to be an business, though, is the Ireland. Uusually people branding, so maybe that’s coffee, which is their own will go into a coffee shop become our branding?” perfect cup of coffee Irish supplier to local cafes unique four-bean blend. for literally one cup of says Nick. “But we “It started off as a coffee and then they’ll always felt it was impor- for you to enjoy, we & organisations across the hobby, roasting our own go.” tant to blend into the town pride ourselves on the country - your brand is coffee at home,” Nick With such a famed rep- and the street. We want to tells Wicklow Times. “It utation, one would be for- build up relationships quality, complexity our brand! was never planned that it given for being surprised with the customers, it’s would become a business by the plain and unassum- something we take a lot and the taste of our [email protected] or money-making ven- ing exterior of the coffee of pride in.” coffee roasts, ensuring ture, but then things just you always get the started taking off, and Wishing Nick and all in Best Wishes to everything happened very perfect brew. Dave's Coffee quickly. People started tasting it and wanting to Dave's coffee We focus on roasting from all at buy it. The first two years were really nuts.” the best of luck and & blending the finest JJ Jewellers Nick says he and his continued success family were always creat- speciality coffees. Engagement and ing their own food and in your new Wedding Ring Specialists hot drinks, and it was a premises from Dave's Coffee, part of Nick's Coffee company nice surprise to discover that their coffee was also Anne and open 364 days a year on Wicklow popular with other people. Allen Main Street. Find us on facebook. Nick puts the success Tel: 086 3838203 of the coffee partly down Harris Best wishes to all in Dave's Coffee

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ummer has arrived. Okay, so the weather might be a bit strange they don’t have any cracks in them. Painting for this time of year but we’ve had some lovely sunshine and are will also protect your sure to have some more. And Summer is the perfect time to home from damp - don’t S forget that window beautify your home and garden. frames can also be trans- formed with a lick of Install a patio or garden door areas for storage and in extreme heat so you weather damage and to paint or gloss. Painting decking growing fruit or vegeta- may need to install a start composting. your front door can also bles, now is the perfect sprinkler system and fer- make a big difference to Make sure your garden is time to install that shed or tilise regularly. Exterior home your home. up to scratch for those greenhouse. Check that your fencing, improvements long summer evenings shed or greenhouse hasn’t Home extensions and and lazy weekend BBQs. Maintain your garden been damaged during the Warm, dry weather conversions Decking and patios are a winter and Spring and means you can carry out great extension of indoor General garden mainte- clear the garden of debris. all those other exterior Longer, drier summer space and can provide a nance like mowing, You may find that out- home improvements days are ideal for large seating and dining area; weeding and repairing door furniture and fittings you’ve been putting off scale home extension and try shading with an fencing is important too. are covered in mould or such as plastering, paint- conversion projects. An awning and install light- Gardens can look untidy mildew from the wet con- ing and cleaning outside extension means lots to ing and outdoor heaters to very quickly. Make sure ditions, these can be easi- walls, windows and organise, so consider hir- make the most of the that your lawn is well ly cleaned with a soap doors. Don’t forget to ing an architect, quantity space. If you want out- cared for, grass can suffer and water mixture. check the condition of surveyor or project man- Garden paths or drive- your roof and clean your ager to keep everything of ten, they don’t need ways may also have come gutters too. Your roof is on track. On the other planning permission. under attack from moss the most important part of hand, if you already have Conservatories are also a or algae, which is simple your home; it has to be in an unused loft or base- low budget way to resize to remove too. Spring is a good shape. ment, why not convert your home. good time to repaint or Spruce up the exterior of that instead? Conversions New Furniture stain outdoor furniture to your weather-weary are cheaper than exten- protect it from further walls, but first, check that sions and eight times out As the saying goes: “Out with the old, in with the new”. New furniture is a great way to change things up at home nad who doesn’t love the feel- TERRY ing of a new sofa in the living room or a fancy KAVANAGH new dining set in the kitchen. There are great deals locally with free CONSTRUCTION Ltd. delivery so no need to General Building Contractor travel far to check out what’s on offer and then Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. just sit back on the old chair and wait for deliv- Phone: 087 2551579 ery of the new one!

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14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th June 2019 Upcoming Co Wicklow AUSTRIANS KEEP THEIR CHORAL PPN Meetings The theme for the Co Wicklow PPN June members meeting is “Let’s Tell TIES WITH COUNTY WICKLOW Our Stories and Preserve Our Heritage”.

If you or your group is interested or actively recording some aspect of your local heritage, be it stories, videos, photographs, flora & fauna, history, place names, traditions and folklore your will be interested to hear from the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council, the National Museum of Ireland and KWETB about existing and upcoming opportunities to help you. The meeting will take place on Thursday 29th June at 7.30pm in The Brockagh Centre. All are welcome to attend. Let’s Talk About Climate Change is an opportu- nity to find out about the Draft Wicklow County Council Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and to develop a community submission on this impor- tant plan for the county. This meeting will take place on Monday 24th June at 7pm in Kilcoole Community Centre and all are welcome. Helen Howes, Resource Worker for Co Wicklow PPN said “In our Let’s Develop our Vision for Cheile Community Choir and Director Tony Norton from Bray are heading off again to Community Wellbeing consultations last year, represent County Wicklow and fly the flag for Ireland during their Austrian tour this September. communities highlighted the importance of holding on to our culture and heritage and passing it on to On this occasion they Twenty five years ago the family that hosted her Community Choir will be the guest choir at a choral choral festival at the future generations. They also raised their concerns will be rekindling a musi- this choral connection during that exchange. The the guests of honour at festival in Sarzana, Mermaid Theatre. They for our environment and the importance of devel- cal connection with the was made by The Avoca member was asked to the celebrations of the Northern Italy; they were really appreciated the oping sustainable living practises. We hope that choir of Hainfeld which is Singers who have since bring her choir to Austria 80th birthday of one of accompanied by their Irish hospitality they these meetings might help towards addressing a village in Austria 48km disbanded. A Cheile to rekindle this Choral the Hainfeld choir’s director Tony Norton. received in Bray and some of the issues raised at the workshops and south-west of Vienna, the Community Choir mem- tradition. The Austrian founder members who Then in 2018 the Italian throughout Ireland on the begin working towards the community vision”. country’s capital city ber who was on that first Choir membership is now came to Ireland all those choir was hosted by the short tour of the west of For more information about Co Wicklow PPN which lies to the east of choral exchange twenty made up of their retired years ago. Cheile Community Choir Ireland they embarked contact Helen Howes on 087 189 5145 or Grainne the Danube River and five years ago has members’ grown up chil- In 2017 the Cheile in Bray and performed in upon before heading Quinn on 086 048 7434 Email: countywicklow- which will also be visited. remained a close friend of dren. The Cheile Community Choir was Bray’s first international home to Northern Italy. [email protected] Go green at Luisne this Summer This summer Luisne Centre for Well-Being in Kilcoole is hosting a series of four Saturday talks aimed at exploring our response to the present environmental crisis - to try to avoid the feeling that it is all too overwhelming for us to be able to do anything and the denial that we are actually in a crisis to opening up ways that we can begin to take meaningful steps.

One of Luisne’s facing the crisis - role in it all. Management with Voice founding visions was to ‘Laudato Si: Our On July 27th the talk Ireland. awaken/encourage the Response, Our will be ‘The Human in the No Doubt, summer time realisation that everything Responsibility’ with Sean Cosmos’ with Niamh means that not everyone in the Universe is deeply McDonagh a renowned Brennan author and can attend all four talks and intimately connected lecturer on environmental lecturer. because of holidays, but and to promote the respect issues,on Saturday June Finally on Saturday people can attend that issues from this 29th. August 10th , the talk will whichever sessions they towards all forms of life On July 2nd the talk look at at practical ways are available for. Please including the other-than- will be on ‘Mindfulness we can contribute to see website human. and Cosmology’ with Dee improving the dilemma (www.luisne.ie) for more The series moves from Hennessy to seeing our Recycling and Waste details.

Roy Taylor is this year’s Drink Tea for MND Ambassador Have a cuppa for a good cause

Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day takes place on 21st June. Roy Taylor is this year’s Drink Tea for MND Ambassador. In 1988, he represented Ireland in Eurovision with his band Jump the Gun. They came 8th with the song ‘Take Him Home’. However, just over a year ago he received the stark diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease. “I was in disbelief. I was numb. The first question I asked was ‘How long have I got?” Roy shares his story about life with MND in the hope that greater awareness will generate increased support for those living with this degenerative and debilitating condition. “I worry about not being around for my children and grandchildren. I’ve one leg and one arm that are much weaker now. And I’ve problems breathing. Going up stairs is really difficult for me.” To help support Roy and the MND Awareness month we want you to Drink Tea for MND this June! So put the kettle on and have a cuppa to help provide essential services to more than 370 families right across Ireland affected by this disease. “Unfortunately, I had to stop playing bass last October. But I still sing - I sit on a stool because I’ve respiratory problems,” said Roy To organise your very own Drink Tea for MND event in or around June 21st, all you have to do is visit imnda.ie and we’ll send you a FREE fundraising Tea pack, proudly supported by SuperValu. For more informa- tion on organising a tea day just email [email protected] or Freephone 1800 403 403. “Despite the huge challenge of living with a distressing illness that may end my life early, when I hear of Irish people gathering and having fun over a tea or coffee - to help people like me and our extraordinary caregivers - it brings joy to my heart. You have no idea how much it means to us.” If you can’t organise a tea day, why not make a tea donation just Text MND to 50300 and donate €2. (Some network providers charge VAT, meaning a minimum of €1.63 will go to IMNDA. Service Provider LIKECHARITY 0766805278) Listen out for the Radio adverts that will be airing from the 27th May to 16th June. For more visit www.imnda.ie - helping others, is everyone’s cup of tea! You can also check out Roy and Jump the Gun in Luisne Centre for Well-being, Kilcoole action on YouTube with their new jingle ‘Drink Tea for MND’ WICKLOW

Tuesday 18th June 2019 TimesLOCAL FEATURE 15

e’re all only human and at times it is all too easy to get bogged down with life. It is often difficult to avoid feeling overwhelmed, in Wneed of a helping hand, some sound advice or guidance or even just a friendly ear to talk into or a shoulder to lean on. family member. Dealing Fortunately, Co. ed staff and volunteers One of the most dis- with a family member’s Wicklow is full of amaz- who are there when you tressing life events is the illness can put a huge ing services with dedicat- need them. ageing of a parent or close emotional, physical and mental strain on individu- als and families. We all hope that we could cope with an infirm or elderly relative. But the simple reality is that it is not always possible. Nursing/Care homes pro- vide a suitable alterna- tive, which may improve the quality of life for both the elderly loved one and the family unit as a whole. Often however, we need the help and support of professionals who are experienced in dealing with specific problems. There are a number of options available to peo- Home Care Packages ple looking for a little extra care, whether for A Home Care Package is a set of services provided by the HSE to support older people to the elderly, the young, or remain in their own home rather than remain in hospital or be admitted to a nursing home. people who just need a little extra help with cer- Home Care Packages are provided by organisations that have been approved by the HSE following a detailed tain life skills. Help is at tender process. There is no means test and you do not need to have a medical card. hand from a number of If you are approved for a HCP, you will be given a list of 12 providers to choose from, however most of these local organsations who are based in Dublin or further afield and do not provide services locally. One company on the list is Bluebird can assist you with a Care of Broomhall Business Park, Rathnew, who currently provide services to many HSE and private customers range of different require- throughout the County. ments. Bluebird Care employ local Care Assistants who are QQI trained in Care Of The Elderly and Care Skills, they all need to have Patient Moving & Handling, are Garda Vetted and reference checked. Their Care Assistants are regularly supervised as they work in the community and staff and customers have access to a 24-hour emergncy phone. Regular reviews of the service are carried out with customers and families and the HSE carry out regular Guidebook to help Wicklow senior Audits of the service being provided. citizens plan for successful ageing If you receive approval for a HCP in County Wicklow, why not call BBC at 0404 31177 for more information.

Older people in Wicklow, and those who care for them, can year’s edition is planning plan for successful ageing by accessing the latest key for successful ageing. information in the free Home Instead Senior Citizen and “The guidebook con- tains information on Family Carer Guidebook. allowances and entitle- The popular annual publication from Ireland’s largest provider of non-medical ments, care options, com- home care services, Home Instead Senior Care, is the most comprehensive guide to munity services, home ageing in Ireland.”The Senior Citizen and Family Carer Guidebook is available free and lifestyle, nutrition, of charge at a range of community locations and also as a digital download,” said health and wellbeing and Care Seamus Murphy, local spokesperson for Home Instead. much more,” said Seamus It is a comprehensive resource on ageing in Ireland, and the inspiration for this Murphy. “This guidebook helps us to truly honour our mission, which is to at Home enhance the lives of older people and their fami- lies,” said Seamus Murphy. Have you been Home Instead’s Senior and in the Citizen Guidebook shares experience and expertise approved under the built up from the compa- ny’s 14 years of operation HSE Home Care in Ireland and contains Community valuable contributions Package Scheme, from a range of experts and organisations who choose have Ireland’s older peo- • Dementia Care ple at heart. Bluebird Care, It is available in a • Care of Older Persons ARKLOW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP range of places in the your local approved local community, such as Arklow Cancer Support libraries, post offices, HSE provider • Disability Services offer practical & emotional hospitals and clinics. Copies can be ordered by support for patients and phoning 1890 989 755, families on their and digital downloads are Rathnew 0404 31177 Cancer journey available at HomeInstead.ie/Guidebo 8 ST. MARY’S RD, ARKLOW, CO. WICKLOW ok2019 Suite 16, Broomhall Business Park, Rathnew For more information Phone: 0402-23590 / 085-1100066 on Home Instead Senior Email: [email protected] Care in Ireland, visit www.homeinstead.ie www.bluebirdcare.ie WICKLOW

16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th June 2019 LIFELONG LEARNING OPEN EVENING AT IT CARLOW Education and Support Throughout Your Life Thinking of upskilling, career advancement, a change of career, or contemplating a return to education? If you answered yes, then you should attend an open evening at Institute of Technology Carlow’s Wicklow Campus on Tuesday 18th June (6- 8pm) hosted by the faculty of Lifelong Learning to showcase their incredible range of Ann Savage, Principal of Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa, Laragh, Rory Healy, Principal of Scoil Mhuire part-time and Springboard+ courses. na Naird, Shillelagh, and Eileen Byrne, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Realt na Mara, Brittas Bay, are pictured with Stephen Donnelly TD (second from left) at the Glenview Hotel where the discussed Attendees will get the they are designed to pro- with the on-going recruit- is free to apply and further why teaching principals need one day admin cover per week to deal with their workload. chance to find out more vide maximum choice and ment of the Institute of information is available at about Institute of flexibility to learners. Technology Carlow for its www.itcarlow.ie/spring- Technology Carlow and There is the option of Springboard+ pro- board. the many benefits of being taking a full 60-credit grammes commencing in Students at Institute of Yoga course at SCFE a student there. The cam- programme in a single September 2019 which Technology Carlow thrive pus offers a wide range of academic year, or to has just been announced. on the small class sizes, In September 2018, Sallynoggin College of Further Education, SCFE, launched a internationally-recognised pursue one or two The Springboard+ initia- the individual attention hugely successful Yoga Teacher Training course including Wellbeing and Holistic courses, from masters programme modules, tive offers fully-funded from expert lecturers, degrees to certificate gradually building up the FREE third-level college students support services Studies. courses, across a variety credits necessary to obtain places on a part-time basis and from the close links This one-year course mirrored studio and through the Vocational of disciplines. They a major award at Degree, to jobseekers and home- with industry that allows runs from September to access to fully equipped Training Opportunities include: Business; Honours Degree, Higher makers, which has led to for integral work place- May from 10am to 2pm, IT suites, Library, Wifi scheme (VTOS0 and the Accounting; Law; Diploma, Postgraduate thousands of participants ments and employment and is certified by and Moodle. Back to Education Engineering; Computing; Diploma and/or Masters returning to the workforce opportunities. International Therapy Those who successful- Allowance scheme Science and Health; Social Degree level. throughout the country. Joseph Collins, Head of Examination Council ly complete the course (BTEA) scheme. Mature Care; Early Childhood All courses are relevant This year, Springboard+ Faculty Lifelong Learning (ITEC) and Quality and may set up their own applicants are very Education and Care; PR to the real opportunities in will provide 90% funding at Institute of Technology Qualifications Ireland business as a Yoga welcome, and applicants and Media. Staff and cur- the jobs market and for those wishing to study Carlow, commented, (QQI) and leads to the Practitioner, a may also be accepted rent students will be Institute of Technology courses at NFQ levels 7,8 “Upskilling is about build- Diploma in Yoga Reflexologist, a Massage without meeting formal present at the Open works very closely with and 9 to those in employ- ing on existing qualifica- Teaching. Therapist and a Nutrition entry requirements. Evening to discuss the industry to maintain this ment which provides a tions and experience and it It is also recognised for Adviser. There are also For more information various courses in more relevance which is reflect- great opportunity for peo- gives all of us an opportu- pursue a career as a Yoga membership by the opportunities to progress check out our website detail. Employers will also ed in our 93% employ- ple to upskill on a part nity to change careers or teacher and a Complementary to further studies,e.g. www. scfe.ie or call (01) be in attendance to discuss ment rate for our gradu- time basis, whilst continu- to move to another level in Complementary Therapists Association SCFE is introducing a 2852997. potential career opportuni- ates. Institute of ing to work and signifi- our current careers. We are Therapist. (CTHA) and the Register Pilates Teacher Training All courses commence ties for graduates. Technology Carlow is one cantly reducing the cost of ready to accept applica- Features of the course of Exercise Professionals course for September mid-September 2019, The part-time courses of the largest providers of study. Some of the courses tions for courses in a num- include Holistic work- (REPS Ireland). The 2019, for details see applications close 30th available are part of the Higher Education Life offered under ber of areas where there shops delivered by indus- course also encompasses www.SCFE.ie. September. Institute’s Lifelong Long Learning (LLL) pro- Springboard+ include are real career opportuni- try specialists and Work practical holistic studies The course costs €700 SCFE is conveniently Learning offering, which grammes in the country; qualifications in Supply ties and I would encour- Experience placement in such as Reflexology, with exemptions of €250 located within walking are available across its LLL enrolments currently Chain Management, Data age people who are eligi- a variety of settings. Massage and Indian Head for holders of a medical distance of Dún Laoghaire Carlow, Wexford or account for over 45% of Science, Financial ble for Springboard to Recently refurbished Massage, new for card and €200 for SUSI and is well served by pub- Wicklow Campuses. One its total learner popula- Services, Digital contact us directly.” facilities include fully September 2019, thereby grant recipients. Funding lic transport. Students can of the most attractive tion. 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Tuesday 18th June 2019 TimesLOCAL ARTS 17 Blessington dancer to perform in upcoming Irish Youth Dance Festival Sorcha Murphy, an 18 year old dancer living in Blessington, will be performing in the upcoming Irish Youth Dance Festival which is happening in Pavilion Theatre and Draiocht. Having just sat her Dance Festival returns and-coming young con- Dance Theatre, choreog- Leaving Cert, Sorcha is this summer (24th June - temporary dance talent rapher Helen Wilson, heading off in late August Ireland has to offer, along 7th July) with main per- Director of Bristol based to Performance Art col- formances at Draiocht, with masterclasses, lege - Fontys University Blanchardstown (29th International Dance RISE Youth Dance in The Netherlands for a June) and Pavilion Residencies and perfor- Company and exciting BA in Dance Arts in Theatre, Dun Laoghaire mances. The festival also new ethnically diverse Context. She is a senior (5th July). features international Irish based dance compa- member of Dublin Youth This unique and hugely artists including new ny Human Collective. Dance Company with popular event offers audi- work by American chore- Mariam Ribon. Quite a ences the opportunity to ographer Toni Bravo with Visit www.dublinyouth- number of DYDC alumni see the most exciting up- Diverse Space Youth dance.com have gone to Fontys and cite their education in contemporary dance with Mariam as instrumental in their being accepted there. Sorcha started dancing at the age of 4 at the Ruth Shine School Of Dance and continues to dance The 10-piece integrated group, Music Together, plays a new composition with video illustration at there now. At the age of 12 she moved to Brussels the Whale Theatre in Greystones on Sunday 14th July. for 3 years and further continued and developed her dance training. When Trees performed by Music Together she returned to Ireland she became a member of - Dealing with the mental healing power of experiencing an enriched environment - Dublin Youth Dance Company, where she has The 10-piece integrated group, Music Together, plays a new composition with video been afforded a multitude illustration at the Whale Theatre in Greystones on Sunday 14th July. The music of performance opportu- moves through different genres, composed and improvised, within an organized nities including perform- structure. ing in Glasgow, Belfast, Italy and Bristol and with Founded on the belief forming arts. aims to: Enhance and This concert has been notable choreographers that it is a human right to Furthermore, by continu- develop performers’ skills arranged by Andy and such as Toni Bravo and have artistic tools at one’s ally striving for artistic in music, voice, composi- Marion Smith ans the Liz Roche. In 2018 she disposal, and inspired by excellence and showcas- tion, percussion and Whale is delighted to wel- performed in the St. principles of access and ing best practice, Music music technology with a come them back for a Patrick’s Day Parade in inclusivity, Music Together aims to chal- view to performing con- third time. Dublin and at Electric Together provides oppor- lenge public perception certs at Arts events in the Doors open at 1.30pm, Picnic. tunities for people with and improve public access area; Build new audiences concert at 2pm. Duration The 19th Irish Youth Blessington dancer Sorcha Murphy physical disabilities, to the work of disabled for arts and disability 60 minutes. Free alongside non-disabled artists, thus paving the events and demonstrate Admission. See participants, to develop way for further integration Music Together’s integrat- www.whaletheatre.ie or skills and ambitions in into the arts community. ed approach to the per- call the booking office on ‘Sea, Sky, Paint’ art exhibition in Bray music and related per- MUSIC TOGETHER forming arts. 01 2010550. ‘Sea, Sky, Paint’, an exhibition by Eugene De Leastar, will run in the Signal Arts Centre from Monday 24th June to Sunday 7th July.

Coming up at the Mermaid Theatre... Eugene (Eoin) (Eugenio) was born in Cork and now lives and has a studio on Michael as I feet ill at Slievenamon in Co. Tipperary. He has a special affinity with Italy and has painted ease approaching such a All for Me Grog: The Songs and Story of The are on sale now from box office on 01-2724030 or many works on Venice. His solo shows include ALCI, Loro Piceno Italy, Origin spiritual place. Dubliners online at www.mermaidartscentre.ie Gallery Dublin, Wexford Arts centre, Art Hive Cork, Turks & Caicos, Garter Lane, But our relationship Waterford, Univeristy College Cork and The Narrow Space, Clonmel. He has par- with the sea is an elemen- All for Me Grog, the Galway based show that has Jack Lukeman ticipated in group shows in Bled,Slovinia; Triofiach, Austria; Peoria, Illinois, USA; tal part of our nature and played to full houses and standing ovations comes to Collyer-Bristow,London; Irish Arts Centre, London; Ward Nasse, New York. His evocative paintings of the Mermaid on Saturday 29th June. The show brings Singer-songwriter, performer, raconteur and a whole work is also religious and allegorical and he has written several pamphlets on art sea for its own sake were you the songs and story of Ireland’s most successful lot more besides, Jack Lukeman is back at Mermaid theory including ‘Problems of Truth for the Painter. His most recent work is based a significant part of the folk band - The Dubliners. Presented by The this summer on Friday 5th July. Incorporating the on residences in Cill Rialaig and studying the sea at Lettergesh Connemara which Romantic Movement. For Liberties, who are deeply honoured to become the theatrical and romantic sensibilities of the likes of have produced the series ‘Sky, Sea, Paint.’ painters of the figure, a bearers of the torch which has been borne with such Jacques Brel, but with genuine melodic appeal and a “These works relate to recent stormy weather around the coasts of Waterford, basic understanding of power and dignity over the past decades by The knack for creating his own ‘magic realist’ world that Connemara and especially at the artist retreat of Cill Rialaig, in Kerry. A recent trip anatomy is essential, and Dubliners. The original line-up of Ronnie Drew, is peopled by all manner of unusual, picaresque around the Skelligs left a lasting impression on me of the seas’ overwhelming I have begun to learn that Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciaran Burke and characters, Lukeman is a rare, unusual brand of per- power and cantankerous nature. I have never gone onto the island rock of Skellig a study of the anatomy of John Sheehan is brought to life with the exact same former. From clubs to concert halls, theatres to festi- the wave is also vital for instrumentation, songs and close as you will get vals, Lukeman has the performing power and com- sea painting. I have been vocals, bringing to the stage a show in sound and pelling presence to win over any crowd. Tickets cost much influenced in this appearance of uncanny accuracy of the internation- 25/23 and are on sale now from box office on 01- by the works of the Great ally renowned Dubliners. Tickets cost 20/18 and 2724030 or online at www.mermaidartscentre.ie American marine painter Frederick Waugh. The Sky, Sea, Paint Conspicuous 4ms series relates in the main to my attempts to capture James Horan, Helen O’Connell, Martha Quinn and something of the move- David McGlynn are exhibiting in a group show of ment of the sea, mostly three-dimensional artwork at Mermaid Arts Centre. when it is angry and Mass, weight, volume, composition and balance. sometimes when it is Forms. Separating sculpture from two-dimensional wistful and evocative. artwork, sculpture exists in real space. The beauty of I like that the elemental a sculpture does not come only from visual stimula- potency of great masses tion. Sculpture has a tangible, tactile quality which of water can be remem- pulls the viewer toward and, importantly, around an bered in the sloppy viscus object. Influences are found in all aspects of life. nature of paint on canvas. Nature, science, social observation, travel. It is the Sometimes it works; pud- artists unique experiences and observations that led dles of paint can recreate to a diverse selection of striking sculpture. This the shapes of water. But exhibition is at once figurative, abstract, organic & only for a moment, for geometric. The exhibition runs until Saturday 13 the sea is ever changing, Jack Lukeman is back at the Mermaid this July |10-6pm. A piece of artwork by Eugene De Leastar, which will be on display in the dangerous, tempting, summer on Friday 5th July Signal Arts Centre as part of the Sea, Sky, Paint exhibition relentless.” WICKLOW

18 LOCAL BUSINESS / CLASSIFIEDS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th June 2019 evening. Minibuses and buggies were on hand to Delgany Classified & Planning transport those with walk- ing difficulties and medi- Thursday Advertisements cal assistance, including an Order of Malta mobile Group unit, was on hand 24 Delgany Thursday WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL hours a day. Group’s next outing is I Tony Kealy intend to apply We Mr & Mrs D & E One of the great attrac- on Thursday 4th July to for permission for a new Scullion intend to apply for tions of the holiday is that Huntington Castle, dwelling, garage, new outline permission for it allows the guests to Clonegal, Co. Carlow. entrance, wastewater dormer dwelling on site at treatment unit, soil polishing mingle with persons of Leaving Christ Church, rear of 15 Applewood filter, new well and associate heights Greystones with their own age and swap Delgany, at 11.00 am. works at Knocknamuck € access from Grattan Park. stories and experiences. The cost is 45.00 per Upper, Grangecon, Co. The planning application Feedback from the guests person to include coach, Wicklow. The planning may be inspected, or highlights that this is lunch, Castle tour and application may be inspect- purchased at a fee not something they cherish. self-guided garden walk ed or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at They can be completely followed by tea and cost of making a copy at the themselves in a very safe scone. To book contact the offices of the planning Members of the Lions Club on the way to Trabolgan Holiday Village offices of Wicklow County and cared for environ- Peter on 086 8307644 Council, County Council authority during its public or John on 086 3566527. Buildings, Wicklow Town, opening hours and a ment, where all of their submission or observation needs are met from medi- during its public opening Lions go to Trabolgan for holiday project hours and a submission or in relation to the cal, to food, to entertain- WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL observation in relation to the application may be made On Friday June 7th a group of 10 guests from The venue for this throughout the week ment and activity. Significant information / revised application may be made in to the authority in the Wicklow area travelled to Co Cork for a year’s special holiday was including dancing, com- Members of Wicklow plans. I hereby give notice of the writing to the planning writing on payment of the submission of significant further prescribed fee within week thanks to the local Wicklow and District the Trabolgan Holiday petitions, supervised aqua Lions say they are proud authority on payment of the to be associated with this information to Wicklow County prescribed fee within 5 the period of 5 weeks Lions Club. Village. Over 600 Guests, aerobics, talent show a Council in relation to planning annual project. weeks from submission of beginning on the date of Lions and Helpers from daily walking challenge, ref. no. 19/241 – Proposed 142 application to Planning receipt by the authority of sq.m. rear, front and side The Lions Clubs marily for older guests in throughout the 32 coun- bus tours plus shows each Authority. the application. Annual Holiday, organised need of a break from their extension with new roof to ties booked in for the WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL accommodate habitable space by Lions Clubs of Ireland daily and often difficult week. WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL to 71 sq.m dwelling, connection Significant information / revised to existing waste water treat- WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL including Wicklow and routine. It takes place in There was a full and We, Boyle Sports, intend to plans. I hereby give notice of the apply for full permission for ment system to EPA standards B. Stanley seeks retention I Leona O Sullivan intend to apply District Lions Club, is pri- June each year. varied programme submission of significant further Demolition of Rear Section of which currently serves existing permission for 2-storey, for permission for demolition of information to Wicklow County Existing Main Building adjoining property, with new side extension, (including existing front sunroom extension, (Residential) and Store / Garage Council in relation to planning new 112.2 sqm single storey percolation area and revised historic, flat-roofed ground to Rear. Change of use of an ref. no. 19/316 – Proposed extension to the east side of existing property (takeaway & boundaries to site, proposed floor extension) , providing dwelling, waste water treatment existing dwelling, new 2.3 sqm Fun Dayz community residential uses) to bookmakers new waste water treatment residential accommodation single storey extension to the system to EPA standards, office on the ground floor with system to EPA standards on on 2 levels, at Coach House west side of existing dwelling, a single storey extension garage and associated works at adjoining family property and Annexe, Delgany House, new 9.2 sqm single storey (bookmakers office) to the rear Mullinaveigue, Roundwood, Co. associated works at extension to the north side of of the main existing building, Chapel Road, Delgany, Co. Wicklow for T. Cronin. Mullinaveigue, Roundwood, Co. existing dwelling, new porch to pre-schoolenrolling alterations to the existing Wicklow. The planning front of dwelling, removal of shopfront and all associated site Significant further information / Wicklow for B. Doyle. Significant application may be existing septic tank and installa- development works at Main revised plans have been further information / revised Street, Blessington, Co. inspected or purchased at a tion of new wastewater system furnished to the planning plans have been furnished to and soil polishing filter and Bray Area Partnership’s community pre-school, Fun Dayz, is Wicklow. authority in respect of the the planning authority in respect fee not exceeding the The planning application may be associate works at Ballinahinch, proposed development and of the proposed development reasonable cost of making a Newtownmountkennedy, Co. currently enrolling for morning sessions starting in September 2019 inspected, or purchased at a fee copy at the offices of not exceeding the reasonable are available for inspection or and are available for inspection Wicklow. The planning application for children aged from 2 years 8 months to 5 years. cost of making a copy, at the purchase at a fee not exceeding or purchase at a fee not Wicklow County Council, may be inspected or purchased offices of the planning authority the reasonable cost of making a exceeding the reasonable cost County Buildings, Wicklow at a fee not exceeding the The service is located in a bright sunny building in the Quinsborough Road and during its public opening hours. reasonable cost of making a copy copy at the offices of Wicklow of making a copy at the offices during its public opening parents can apply for a subsidised place or free pre-school years, and an additional A submission or observation in of Wicklow County Council hours and a submission or at the offices of Wicklow County relation to the application may County Council during its public Council, County Council Buildings, optional 30 minutes a day if required. be made in writing to the opening hours. A submission or during its public opening hours. observation in relation to the Wicklow Town, during its public Fun Dayz staff are exceptionally highly qualified and create a warm environ- planning authority on payment observation in relation to the A submission or observation application may be made to opening hours and a submission € of the prescribed fee, 20, further information may be in relation to the further the authority in writing on or observation in relation to ment, providing opportunities for imaginative and creative play based on the inter- within the period of 5 weeks information may be made in made in writing to the Planning payment of the prescribed the application may be made in ests of the individual child. Children are supported to learn and develop, build on beginning on the date of writing to the Planning Authority writing to the planning authority receipt by the authority of Authority within a period of two fee within the period of 5 their own self-help, social and competence skills, and engage with their peers. within a period of two weeks on payment of the prescribed fee the application, and such weeks beginning on the date of weeks beginning on the date within 5 weeks from submission submissions or observations will beginning on the date of receipt Investing in staff expertise is a priority for Fun Dayz, and additional specialist receipt by the authority of the of receipt by the authority of of application to Planning be considered by the planning by the authority of the revised the application. Authority. training attended by staff has included Hanen Learning Language and Loving it; authority in making a decision revised notices. A submission notices. A submission Infant Mental Health; Strategies to Support Relationships and Positive Behaviours on the application. The planning or observation must be or observation must be authority may grant permission in Early Year; LINC Inclusion In The Early Years; and As I Am Autism Training for accompanied by the prescribed accompanied by the prescribed subject to or without conditions, fee except in the case of a Remote Tribe Ltd is looking for Childcare Professionals. or may refuse to grant fee except in the case of a permission. person or body who has person or body who has Fun Dayz welcomes and includes parents in the service, and offers additional C/o Bernard Dowdall - MRIAI - already made a submission or already made a submission or supports such as free parenting courses. Architect – Carrickedmond, observation. Applicants should observation. Applicants should TENDERS FOR BUILDING Kilcurry, Dundalk, Co. 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Tuesday 18th June 2019 TimesLOCAL Recruitment 19 Free mattress Delgany and District disposal

Wicklow County Council Horticultural Society in conjunction with the Government’s Anti- Dumping Initiative is to Rose Show provide a “Mattress Amnesty” to members of The Delgany and District Horticultural exhibitors are very welcome. All exhibits the public that wish to Society Rose Show will take place on must be staged before 11:30am on the day dispose of their old mat- 29th June in St. Patrick’s National School, of the show. Entries must be advised to the tresses. This amnesty will Greystones, from 3-5pm. It is a wonderful Show Secretary in advance. Please email be provided at four loca- annual event with lots of roses and flow- [email protected]. Details at tions: Arklow Recycling ers. Teas are served during the show. www.DelganyDHS.com and on Centre - 22nd June 2- Plants are also for sale. New members and Facebook. 4pm; Bray Recycling Centre - 29th June 2- 4pm; Wicklow Recycling Centre - 6th July 2-4pm ; Before you travel with your pet Blessington Council Yard - 13th July 10am-12 mid- Rathnew take on Ashbourne in Lions All Ireland U13 football If you haven’t done so already, you should have your dog entered in a pet reg- day. ister (for example FIDO). This will increase the chances that your chipped dog There is no charge for the The second game in the Lions Clubs All 16 all Ireland cup, the wonderful food they will be found quickly in the event that he goes missing. Furthermore, we recom- disposal of mattresses on Ireland under 13’s soccer competition (FAI Coach Declan Earls prepared and the very wel- mend getting dog owner liability insurance that includes cover in foreign coun- the day. Each household endorsed) took place on Sunday 9th June in was thrilled with his comed pizzas and chips tries. And don’t forget, you’ll need an address label for your dog’s collar. Use is limited to a maximum the grounds of Rathnew AFC. The young lads young team and expressed organised by the Lions this to note down your home and your holiday addresses and telephone numbers of three and the amnesty it to every member of team. where you can be reached at all times. from Rathnew played against a very strong Rathnew at the end of the Wicklow and District is not open to commercial team from Ashbourne. Want more tips and tricks for travelling with your pet? Speak to a Pet Expert operations. No mattresses game. He is now looking Lion’s Club received huge in your local Maxi Zoo store and pick up all of your holiday essentials. will be accepted out of There was huge excite- gratulations to this young forward to see who his thanks from all involved the scheduled hours. Call ment at the end and a mas- team who beat Bray a few gallant team play in the for their ongoing support 0404 20127 for info. sive well done and con- weeks ago and continued quarter finals. in this exciting competi- Bray Guided Meditation Session their winning streak by Huge thanks was tion as well as serving the beating Ashbourne 4-2 in expressed to the ladies and general community in the Learn and practice advanced guided meditation techniques to help enhance phys- HEAD BREWER the Lions Club round of committee in Rathnew for district. ical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reduce stress and feel calm and in control of your thoughts and emotions. Open to all over the age of 18. June session will take place in Ballywaltrim Community Centre, Boghall Road, Bray, 7-8 PM on the last REQUIRED Tuesday of the month, Tuesday 25th. No fee to attend (donation box available to by Larkin’s Brewing Co., Kilcoole, Co. cover renting the premises). For details ring/text Shideh on 0876710903 or Audra Wicklow. At least 5-7 years experience in a on 0879418941. large brewery. Starting annual salary of €34k for 39 hpw. Experience working in a dynamic and innovative beer marketplace/culture is a must as well as ability to lead a team to make RECRUITMENT and package top class beers. Applications to: [email protected]

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