homes & businesses WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL BRAY GRAFFITI FOOTPATH WHALE THEATRE page 6 page 8 page 9 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, , BRAY, GREYSTONES, , , NEWCASTLE, , ASHFORD, , , , LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, . NOTuesday 18th August 2020 First(GREEN) Floor, The Boulevard, Quinsborough Road, Bray. A98 R6D7. Tel: 01 - 2869111WAYS! E-mail: [email protected] www.wicklowtimes.net Green Party leader says “no” to Garden County funding for Greenways There was disappointment last week as two Greenway projects in were not included in the recent funding announcement of €4.5 million to 26 Greenway Projects across the country. The Eastcoast Greenway connecting Wicklow Town to Greystones was turned down for funding, as was the to Greenway. The Eastcoast Greenway Greenway projects in the these two Greenway connecting Wicklow county. Recently the proposals in Wicklow. Town to Greystones was Green Party leader and "The East Coast turned down for funding, Minister for Transport, Greenway Group which is as was the Arklow to Tourism and Sport, Eamon driving the Greystones to Shillelagh Greenway. Ryan TD announced Wicklow Town Greenway Expressing disappoint- funding of €4.5 million to estimate over 500,000 ment, Sinn Fein TD John 26 Greenway Projects. visitors per year will be Brady said "It's really "This is a real missed attracted to Wicklow with disappointing that opportunity to help a Greenway set up. The Wicklow has been generate badly needed project would generate completely overlooked by economic development to badly needed economic the Government for any Wicklow. Considerable development for Wicklow funding to develop work has been done on Town, Kilcoole, 10 MonthsAges to 12 Years

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Newcastle and Greystones be proactively engaging scheme was unsuccessful Considerable time and explanation as to why the with tourists spending with the Department and under the Carbon Tax effort had been put in to application failed. The significant amounts in the five Wicklow TD's, 2020 fund. The reason this application by Council Council will explore amenities including hotels, particularly the three given was that there was officials and our consul- options for other possible B&B's, cafés, bars and government TDs which significantly more propos- tants, we are endeavouring sources of funding for the restaurants. include two senior als submitted than funding. to seek a more detailed Coastal Route." "In 2018 Wicklow ministers." County Council commis- Green Party councillor, sioned a feasibility study Erika Doyle said "It's very to be carried out on the disappointing that Eastcoast Greenway Wicklow County Council Limited E.C.C.E places for Sept 2020 project. The study showed failed to receive funding that the project was viable. for the Greenway Charlesland Park, Charlesland Nursery, The project would also proposals. Now that we have seen a coastal have commitment in the Orahova Montessori, Shoreline, defence built, in order to new Programme for Your Local Enterprise Office Wicklow has just launched the prevent coastal erosion Government to prioritise that has increased at an walking and cycling 2020 Autumn/Winter alarming rate in recent infrastructure and a Green Est over 25 years years. I believe that coastal minister, I'm looking erosion protection, along forward to progressing Training Schedule for Contact Rita Byrne: with a cycle and walking these projects throughout 01 287 0719 / 086 864 4145 Greenway could be built at Co Wicklow. small businesses & the the same time." "I recently received a E: [email protected] Deputy Brady went on feasibility study for the self-employed in Co. Wicklow to say: "Wicklow County Wicklow coastal Practical, short & high quality training for small businesses! • Babies • Toddlers • Montessori Council have said that they Greenway proposal. That are committed to the route consists of very Start Your Own Business Courses • Breakfast & Afterschool Club • Large delivery of the Eastcoast sensitive and protected Specific courses on: Tax & VAT for Start Up Businesses/Design Your Own Social Media Enclosed Gardens • TUSLA Approved Greenway, however they conservation areas and for Beginners/Trading Online Seminar/Bookkeeping for Small Businesses/Essential & Insured • Trained & Caring Staff don't have the capacity to will need a comprehensive Idea Exploration: Proven Tools & Techniques to test the Market & many more. fund the works needed to environmental impact FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR TO BOOK GO TO: move the project forward. study.” www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings Limited Availability Why was Wicklow Regarding the Arklow overlooked for this to Shillelagh Greenway, Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, Wicklow County Campus, , Co. Wicklow Phone: 0404 30800 Email: [email protected] important funding. Wicklow County Council Deputy Brady conclud- told Wicklow Times "the ed: “The council needs to Arklow to Shillelagh WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 Local rowing clubs launch the ‘Braystones 500’ Bray Rowing Club and Greystones Rowing Club have just announced an exciting fundraising collaboration for Saturday 22nd August. The aim of the Braystones 500 is to raise much needed funds to increase participation in traditional skiff rowing in the communities of Bray and Greystones. The Challenge is for its with this fun and chal- said: "Greystones To celebrate 100 years of each club to row 250km lenging event. Bray Rowing Club are hoping rowing in Greystones the culminating in a total Rowing Club has a great to raise the necessary present GRC committee rowing distance of history in the town of money to cover the cost decided to name the new 500km. Multiple crews Bray with a strong and of a new skiff to ensure skiff the Colleen Bán as will row legs of the jour- growing membership of the old tradition of skiff per the first skiff all ney starting in Bray and men and women. Last racing is kept alive for those years ago." Greystones. year our ladies and junior future generations in Please donate to Bray The benefits of partici- teams won gold and sil- what is now a modern Rowing Club Eli and Art Davis collecting entries at The Road to Roundwood 5k. A fundraiser to help a refugee pation in sport are well ver in the All Ireland town. The new skiff will (gofundme.com/f/bray- family fleeing war in Syria relocate to Wicklow. proven and both clubs Rowing Championships be named the Colleen stones500) or go to would like to be able to among many other club Bán after an original boat Greystones Rowing Club increase their youth achievements. Bray built in 1920 by local (gofundme.com/f/bray- Centre and they have a great line up of activities membership and contin- Rowing Club urgently man John Spurling. The stones-500km). Open Door Day Centre each week. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and ue to offer all adult row- needs funding to facili- Colleen Bán was almost This will be a social some light exercise, bowls, dancing and music Unfortunately, due to recent increases in ers an opportunity to tate their growing mem- unbeatable for ten years, distanced event adhering come along on Tuesdays. “We hope to start COVID-19 cases, Open Door must delay reopen- improve their physical bership and to purchase a suffering only two to all the current doing other activities e.g. bingo, arts & crafts ing the Centre in order to synchronise with and mental well-being. safety boat. A safety boat defeats in that period. Sporting Ireland and informative talks. The group meet for lunch NPHET’s phase IV, which is 31st of August. This Crews will be made up is essential for the clubs Greystones Rowing Club Covid-19 restrictions and once a month at various local venues (new decision has been taken in the interest of health of all club members from continued participation changed the boat name in advice. members welcome). and safety of our members, volunteers and staff. 16 years old to senior in the regatta series. Any the 1950s to the Only event partici- “We will have a full schedule of activities Should you have any queries please email Rudy at rowers working together support big or small is Shamrock 1, built by pants are allowed to planned each week and we always welcome new [email protected] or Suzanne at develop- in relays. appreciated by the club Smiths of Ringsend. The come to either clubhouse members to join our group. If anyone would like [email protected] Chairperson of Bray and will go a long way to Shamrock 2, 3 and 4 fol- but supporters can watch to offer their services or share their skills with Rowing Club, Andy enhancing opportunities lowed. All boats enjoyed the event from a distance the group please contact the centre. For more O'Reilly said: "2020 has for people to participate success over the years, anywhere along the Progress on St Catherine’s information call Denise on 0404 45600, email been a tough year for the in the wonderful sport of most notably the coast. They will also be Special School [email protected] or drop in to the rowing clubs, as it has rowing." Shamrock 1 winning four posting videos and centre.” been for all sport, but Sharon Fitzpatrick of successive Wicklow updates to social media Wicklow Minister Simon Harris welcomed the we're hoping to lift spir- Greystones Rowing Club Regattas (1953 - 1956). throughout the day. new that contracts have been finally signed for the Sunbeam House operates site for St Catherine’s Special Schools permanent home. Minister Harris said “I recently met with limited services the board and management of St Catherine’s In these difficult times families are often very where they outlined their new plans for the St stressed. Add to these external pressures the Catherine’s campus in Kilcoole. Not only will the need to provide welfare to a loved who has a new campus provide the first rate facilities fami- disability and families can reach crisis point lies and pupils at St Catherine’s deserve but it will very quickly. also provide a wider community dividend for the Day services for people with disabilities have community in Kilcoole with a new public park. been suspended for more than three months This project has my full support and I look for- throughout Wicklow and surrounding counties. ward to the project advancing to the next stage.” It is welcome to see that Sunbeam House Services started to resume services from late Laragh June. Active Retirement The organisation, one of the biggest employers in the county, has opted to open limited services The Active Retirement Group will be meeting on a phased basis to alleviate some of the stress- Tuesday morning 18th August for Tea/Coffee, es felt by families and to meet the needs of their light exercise and a catch up from 10.45am - clients in some way. 12pm at the Brockagh Centre. They will hopefully Sunbeam House stated “With services now be returning in September for weekly meetings, operating at 40% in most areas it is hoped that date yet to be finalised by the Committee. these can be increased soon. The HSE is exam- Active Retirement group meet every Tuesday ining a plan for Sunbeam and other services in morning from 10.45am - 12pm in the Brockagh regard to reopening services fully. We hope a resolution is reached soon.” BRAY Free Car Park In Laragh Wicklow Co. Co. had opened a new free car Vevay Rd, Bray park in Laragh. This is a secure facility with staff on duty, and shall be open daily between Pictured at a presentation to recognise frontline healthcare workers’ outstanding work during the 8am and 8pm. It is located beside the Woollen Pandemic are (left to right): Front: Olivia Reidy, student nurse; Paul Reid, CEO, HSE; Back row: Mills and GAA grounds and is well sign-post- Rob Tatten, General Operations, CHC Helicopters which operates search and rescue for the Irish • Free Fitting ed.The car park is perfect for hill walkers with • Free Measuring access along the beautiful Green Road to Coast Guard and Cllr Pat Kennedy, Cathaoirleach, Wicklow County Council. Tatten said, Glendalough and all its walking trails. “Today we are paying tribute to the outstanding work of our fellow frontline workers in the Service health service who sacrificed so much, and continue to fight on behalf of us all, during this • Free In Home La Touche Leagacy Pandemic.” Bray Air Display 2020 was due to take place at the weekend and will take place next Advice & Design Feestival postponed summer 2021. Photo: Frank Grealish. Service • No Obligation The La Touche Legacy Festival of History has WICKLOW Contacts: been postponed Until 2021. The Festival will Shay Fitzmaurice, Managing Editor - [email protected] Quote now take place 10th and 11th September 2021.

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Tuesday 18th August 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 SERIOUS SCHOOL ISSUES IN GREYSTONES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT Independent Councillor Tom Fortune has written to the Kildare & Wicklow Education & Training Board (KWETB) seeking an emergency board meeting regarding the lack of school places in Bridie Deegan and Colin Tyner pictured at Minmore farm in Shillelagh where over three acres of sunflowers have been Greystones Municipal District. grown in aid of the Wicklow Hospice Foundation and the Irish Cancer Society. This follows the news and this puts unneces- be ready for the start of that the new sary extra pressure on the school year was Community National the whole school com- given to parents of chil- School building in munity and also has dren due to start school Charlesland will not be health and safety con- in Greystones able to open at the cerns. As an organisa- Community College on beginning of the new tion we cannot tolerate Wednesday. It is a school year as planned. this continuing. Really cause of deep concern The new school the previous board of as they don't know if, building was to provide the KWETB should when or where their permanent accommoda- have ensured that this children will attend tion for Greystones important project was school at the start of the Community National completed." new term. School and interim Also speaking on the "The new school accommodation for issue, Social Democrats building is due to pro- Greystones Community TD Jennifer Whitmore vide permanent accom- College. said "I know there is a modation for Parents of children lot of concern in rela- Greystones Community due to start school in tion to the news that the National School which the new Greystones new Community is currently located in Community College National School (CNS) prefabs in Greystones were informed on building in Charlesland Rugby Club and interim Services Reopening at Sunbeam House Wednesday that the won't be ready in time accommodation for the building is not yet fit for September. newly established Sunbeam House provides day, residential, respite and supported living services to adults for handover and con- "As former Chair of Greystones Community tingency arrangements the CNS, I know how National School. with learning disabilities in the Wicklow area. Respite and day services were suspended are to be put in place. disappointing this is for "The school was due in March this year in line with Covid-19 Government guidelines. With some easing of Cllr Fortune, Member parents, the children for completion in time restrictions respite services resumed on a limited basis in late June, however not all of the board of and the staff of the CNS for the start of the new KWETB, member of and the Community year, however the services can be recommenced at this time. Siobhan Murray, manager of a new respite the board of Greystones College - everyone was Department have house based in Shankill, tells us, “Everyone has been working very hard to offer as many CNS, and Chairperson very excited about see- informed the KWETB of the board of manage- ing the new school that they need to ensure breaks to people as possible. All our clients have been delighted to be back and are safe ment of Colaiste finally open. that they are completely and well in the service.” Croabh Abhann, said "There are many satisfied that the build- "At this meeting we questions to be asked ing is fit for handover need to immediately about how this could prior to accepting it. Sunbeam are resuming day services across the county on a phased basis using HSE have a solution to: The happen. It has been over The Department is cur- opening of national and two years since the rently engaging the guidelines to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone using the service. Staff in the secondary schools in developer began on the contractor and there is Student Learning Centre in Bray were excited to reopen the service on 13th of July, Greystones for building programme no clarity as to how September. The contrac- and yet the school still long the delay will be. having worked hard to reconfigure the premises. Manager Tracey McKenna said, “All the tor is saying that the is not completed. This The news that the new students were very excited to come back and catch up with their friends. The clients school is ready, the is unacceptable and school will not be ready have been practicing social-distancing games and wearing their masks. There is a great department are saying there needs to be will come as a big blow something else and I accountability with for the children, teach- atmosphere and buzz about the place again!”. Staff and clients from Ballyraine, Bri Nua sense we are getting regard to this failure to ers and everyone con- and Glenvale day services, in the south of the county, are also excited to be seeing each mixed messages, cer- build such a fundamen- nected to both schools. tainly the parents are. tally important piece of "Reopening all other again. Day services are not fully reopened in all areas. However, Sunbeam has This cannot be allowed community infrastruc- schools was going to be worked hard to open as many services as possible at this time and are working towards to continue. Our local ture. difficult due to Covid- TDs are really not help- "However, my focus 19, the Roadmap was more access to services in the coming months. ing with their approach, at the moment is ensur- only issued this week. some just want to play ing that the children of The difficulty now is games with the govern- both schools have suffi- that contingency This October Sunbeam plans to welcome 14 school-leavers who will join programmes in Bray ment, others write let- cient and appropriate arrangements will need and Arklow. All Sunbeam services, including those in Ashford, Wicklow, Rathdrum, Kilcoole ters and some are say- accommodation for to be put in place for ing very little. Really September. I am in con- both schools for the and Greystones, have been assessed and reconfigured, where possible, to enable they should all be work- tact with the start of the new school safe and effective environments. CEO Joe Lynch says, “This has been a very difficult ing together and we Department regarding year which is only a time for clients, families and staff, but now that we see some restrictions being eased, must request them to do contingency plans to few short weeks away. this immediately. ensure this happens. I "The Department we are working towards new routines. We have approximately 40% of our day and respite "The extension to am also working with needs to work with both services working, but we want to achieve a full service again as soon as this is possible. Colaiste Croabh Principals from both schools and the Abhann in Kilcoole. schools on this and will KWETB to ensure that I would like to thank everyone who has worked This is beyond urgent continue to help where contingency arrange- with us during this time.” and got plenty of atten- I can,” concluded ments are in place as tion prior to the general Deputy Whitmore. quickly as possible and Sunbeam House Services, election but has since Sinn Fein TD John that teachers, students Southern Cross House, gone into a black hole. Brady also expressed and parents and keep Southern Cross Business Park, This must also be dealt deep concern, saying fully informed on the Wurzburg Road, Bray. with now. This school is "The news that the new plans,” concluded Tel: 01 286 8451. bursting at the seams, school building will not Deputy Brady. www.sunbeam.ie WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 Could take years for 20-min Greystones DART

Sinn Féin TD John Brady has said that increasing the frequency of DART services to and from Greystones must be given priority by the government and the National Transport Authority (NTA). Deputy Brady made the this work as part of the NTA are saying that it is provision of electrified rail call following correspon- overall DART Expansion likely to be a number of services from Drogheda, dence he received from the Programme, it is likely to years before the proposal, if Maynooth and Celbridge to NTA stating that it could be a number of years agreed, could be delivered. Dublin city centre as well take a number of years to before this proposal, if "I believe that if the as upgraded signalling implement a 20-minute approved, could be proposal to increase the systems and junctions. The Andrew Kinsella and Miley Doyle of the Wicklow County Council Recycling Centre in Avoca DART to Greystones, if the delivered. However, if service to Greystones to NTA has included increas- present Garda Eamonn Furlong and the members of the Avoca GAA Club with a set of training plans are approved. implemented, a 20-minute 20-minutes was made a pri- ing the DART frequency to tops. Pictured are: Back Row: Ger Doyle, Michael Doyle, Jack Doyle, Darren Keogh, Rob Wilson, The NTA informed him DART service would ority by the government Greystones in the overall Liam Dickenson, Andrew Byrne; Centre Row: Garda Eamon Furlong, Andrew Kinsella, Miley that "There would be some represent a 50% increase in and the NTA it could be expansion programme, Doyle, Stephen McCauley, Kevin Harper; Front Row: Jordan Kinsella, John Murray Porter, Robbie significant works involved, capacity over the current delivered much faster. unfortunately it appears as Warde, Zach Wolohan particularly at Greystones, DART schedule at What we need is a commit- if it is only a footnote in the where approximately 2.4 Greystones." ment that this project will programme. kilometres on the single Speaking after raising proceed and that it will be "Recently the European line track north of the the issue of increasing the prioritised. The study by Commission awarded station would need to be frequency of the DART to Jacobs showed that with Ireland an €8.8 million Miley keeps giving! doubled to twin track. This and from Greystones extensions of the twin track grant for part of the would be likely to Deputy Brady said "In on either side of Bray Head Government's Dart expan- Since the Avoca recycling centre was set up jerseys over the years. necessitate the removal and April 2019 a report which it would be feasible to sion programme which by Wicklow County Council in 2001, it has On Saturday 8th August Miley and his staff replacement of the La looked at the feasibility of operate a 20-minute service seeks to upgrade the main proven to be an absolutely essential service (Andrew Kinsella and Andrew Byrne) presented the Touche Place Bridge, just achieving a 20-minute fre- to/from Greystones. commuter rail lines into Avoca Captain Stephen McCauley and Avoca north of Greystones quency DART service “This would be wel- Dublin. The grant will be to the public for the disposal of waste Station. to/from Greystones was comed by the many people used for the design phase materials and equipment. Manager Garda Eamon Furlong with a new set of training tops for the panel of players and manage- “While an overall published by the National that use the DART to get to of the Kildare rail line But the added bonus over the years has been the ment. The O'Neill tops were designed in the black concept design has been Transport Authority (NTA). and from Greystones, it upgrade and was secured financial benefits gained by local charities, volun- and amber club colours with the club crest, Wicklow developed, further work is "The report was carried would also be welcomed under the EU's Connecting teer groups and Avoca National School. Miley County Council and Avoca Recycling logos and required to assess some of out by rail consultants by the many people who Europe Facility (CEF). Doyle and his staff have consistently provided looked very smart indeed. Avoca GAA club thanked the issues in more detail, Jacobs Engineering currently don't use it due to Given the massive traffic much needed funds, generated from the clothes Wicklow County Council, Miley and his staff and and to develop a clearer Limited. This report its infrequency.The DART congestion on the N11 and bank and waste metal, to local organisations. acknowledged the public support of the recycling analysis of the costs and showed that increasing the Expansion programme our poor public transport This year has been no different with the Avoca centre. Without the waste metal and clothes bank, schedule involved. It is our DART service from a 30- which is set to cost €2.6 service in Wicklow, the GAA Junior B team the beneficiary. Miley reckons funding for local organisations would not be intention to undertake this minute service to a 20- billion is one of the government and the NTA this is the tenth sports team to receive funding for possible. work during next year. minute service could be Government's key transport must give priority to the While the NTA is including achieved, however, the projects and involves the Greystones expansion.” WICKLOW

Tuesday 18th August 2020 TimesLOCAL 5 WICKLOW

6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 COUNCILLORS CONDEMN HATE SPEECH GRAFFITI Labour Party councillors Anne Ferris and Paul O'Brien and Local Labour Party representatives Anne Waithira Burke and Ian McGahon are strongly standing against the recent spree of hate speech graffiti in Bray and the targeting of Green Party councillor Erika Doyle. Cllr Paul O'Brien said Cllr Doyle has made a "Since I was elected last statement to the Gardai, year I have continuously who are taking the matter highlighted the issue of very seriously and will be online hate and bullying. investigating the matter Members of Bray Tidy Towns are pictured at the cleanup of the Albert Walk last Wednesday. This is a worrying devel- fully. Pic: Joe McQuillan opment of people embold- Speaking to Wicklow ened with hate against Times last week, Cllr LGBT people, black and Doyle said "Two weeks ethnic minorites taking to ago, following a spate of our public places. It's not racist and homophobic Frontline workers acceptable to bully and graffiti around Bray I harass people in any town released a statement asking or village in Co Wicklow people to call out hate honoured with flypast through racist, homopho- speech when they see it. I Graffiti targeting Green Party councillor bic and mysogynistic hate had a great response from Erika Doyle A flypast by a Rescue helicopter of Bray seafront was held recently in a tribute by the Irish speech like this." people from across our Coast Guard and Bray Air Display to recognise the dedication of frontline workers during the Cllr Anne Ferris said community, from those "As Cathaoirleach of Bray who had been directly “This is a terrible thing Greystones representa- COVID-19 Pandemic. Municipal District this affected by this hate for our community and tive Anne Waithira Burke The event was attended by Mr Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE, and colleagues along with representatives of the worries me that our town speech to numerous more creates a negative impres- said "During 2019 local Irish Coast Guard and Wicklow County Council. Welcoming everyone, the Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County is being covered in hateful reports of newly sprayed sion of Bray for visitors. elections I was targeted Council, Cllr Pat Kennedy, told the frontline workers: “You have all done, and continue to do, tremendous work messages. This vile hate locations. This is our town and these with racist and mysogynis- during this Pandemic and for that we are extremely grateful. It really is an honour to have you here with us in Bray has been painted on "Some days ago I heard people are trying to tic abuse. It is time for us today. Today is about acknowledging, and honouring your sacrifice, dedication and contribution to keeping our numerous walls and even a that my name had been destroy it with their ugly all locally to stand together families and communities safe. Bray has a very strong aviation link and in normal times, the seafront would be car in our town. I know sprayed on the old words. It is up to us all to against these hate cam- thronged this weekend with families enjoying the annual Bray Air Display. But of course, in the midst of this many people of colour and Industrial Yarns building be useful allies to minority paigns." Pandemic, that is not possible this year. Instead, it was considered fitting to host a ‘fly past’ in honour of the front- lesbian, gay, bisexual and on the Dublin Road. Along communities and show our The four Labour repre- line workers to pay tribute and acknowledge all the wonderful work that you do, to protect us. We truly are indebt- trans residents who are with some far right abuse intolerance of any negative sentatives are standing in ed to you for your commitment and dedication, and to the sacrifices you have made, and no doubt will continue to ashamed but also scared. the message 'Erika Doyle messaging towards our solidarity with Cllr Doyle make over the coming period. Thank you so much.” "I will work with all my does not speak for me' was friends, relatives and and with all targets of A presentation was made to Paul Reid and HSE representatives on behalf of Bray Air Display and Wicklow Council colleagues to send sprayed in letters big neighbours. I would appeal Brays recent spree of graf- County Council at the event. out a clear message. Bray enough to be visible from to anybody with any infor- fiti hate speech. people stand for love and the main road. Presumably mation about the identities Sinn Fein Councillor reject this hate. this is the same individual of these hate vandals to Dermot 'Daisy' O'Brien Furthermore all of us in responsible for the other please report them." has said all of us have a Bray condemn the vile racist and conspiracy driv- Bray Labour representa- role to play if we want to hate campaign against Cllr en nonsense that is being tive Ian McGahon said "I prevent the growth of hate Erika Doyle." sprayed around the town at was proud in 2019 to in our communities: "It's Bray Green Party coun- the moment. My response organise that over 50 local not just the role of the cillor Erika Doyle recently is simple - we are in agree- election candidates for Gardai to deal with this condemned the homopho- ment. I do not speak for Wicklow County Council although legal frameworks bic and racist graffiti this person or others like signed an anti racist can be a valuable asset in around the town and has them. I do not give a voice pledge. As an out gay man both prevention and now become a target for to hate.Bray Municipal this vile hate speech about responses. Each one of us abusive messages. On District Council and Bray LGBT people worries me. can increase our under- separate occasions last Tidy Towns are helping This hate is openly threat- standing of hate, where it Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in week Cllr Doyle was out where they can but it is ening us and could poten- comes from, how it grows Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, named in offensive graffiti difficult to stay on top of tially become violent. I am and how it might present messages at different the amount being confident the vast majority itself in our own lives and Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to locations around Bray. generated. of Bray people reject it." in our communities." Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS 'Council must heed concerns Recycled: • Screened Topsoil of Farrenkelly residents' • Screened no 2 soil A number of residents of Farrankelly Close in is a safe one. We as an estate have put so much work Delgany have expressed disappointment with into that green area and now part of it is left to over • 4" Down Crushed Concrete We also accept for recycling: • Clay • Stone • Concrete • Tarmac • Sand Wicklow County Council which they claim grow and the other part is now a great big wall of • 4" Clean Crushed Concrete did not adequately heed any of their concerns concrete, with no added street lighting, which will regarding a new pedestrian access route attract graffiti and anti-social behaviour. This will not • 3" Down Crushed Concrete only effect us as an estate but will also effect our recently constructed at their estate. • 3" Clean Crushed Concrete surrounding community.” Many residents of the estate are concerned about • Crushed Concrete Fines children's safety, and believe that lives are now being We can organise SITE CLEARANCES - no job too big or small put at risk as the new ungated access ramp leads from • Crushed Tarmac Fines the main playing area used by children onto a main road. • No 2 Stone Supporting the residents, Independent councillor Also available: Mags Crean stated that "Wicklow County Council need to heed the concerns raised by the residents • Granite • Pebble • Sand committee, who have spent many years maintaining, planting and tending to this area". Residents also fear that the new concrete structure Tel: 01 286 8119 Mobile: 087 664 1866 will be a target for graffiti. 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8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 Rathdown residents concerned about roadworks Several residents have expressed concern about Wicklow County Council roadworks taking place on the Rathdown Road in Greystones. This includes lifelong Greystones resident Francis Glynn and family who say that residents were not consulted adequately. This has resulted in concern for the Glynn family, and others ing, cycling and public transport, and minimise the need to use who fear losing parking facilities unnecessarily. cars. Francis's daughter Linda Murphy stated: "There is ample room "The redesign of Rathdown Road will reduce the hard for both a new footpath and the current parking. At the moment the landscaped space and increase the green space along it, the Council is planning to spend money on removing the parking for no benefits of this are many: Firstly it will reduce surface water good reason." runoff, which is an issue for many of the Francis (88) has Alzheimer's so this properties along Rathdown Road. issue is even more pressing. Their neigh- "The reducing in the width of tarmac bour Vivion Glynn stated: "the lack of area creates a visual narrowing of the advance consultation is a head scratcher." road and so as well as the physical On Thursday, August 6th the Senior narrowing of the road carriageway width Engineer for Greystones met with which we have done it also visually residents, but a resolution was not found. closes in the space at the sides of the car- Butternut the Persian Kitten is representing Wicklow in the Nose of Former Greystones Mayor Stephen riageway and so creates an environment Tralee competition organised by Pet Sitters Ireland. The deadline for Stokes stated: "I am calling on Wicklow where driver speeds will be reduced. voting is 20th August. Butternut is 9 months old and her owner Lucy County to compromise. The Rathdown "The green areas will help control Road residents have been more than undesirable vehicular movements of Simpson got her from ‘Persian Kittens and Cats’ in Gorey just before reasonable in trying to find a positive driving along the footpath and illegal Christmas. There were over 1500 entries across the country and Butternut resolution." actions of parking on the footpath. has made it through to the finals. Butternut now holds the title Wicklow Greystones Town Engineer, Ruairi Undesirable parking along Rathdown Nose 2020. The link to vote is on her instagram in the bio O'Hanlon, has written to one of the road has long been an issue, particularly @lady_butternut or on Pet Sitters website. residents explaining that although there is at school drop off and pick up time and opposition from some residents, that again these green spaces are an integral "many of the other households have part, along with other measures to be expressed to Wicklow County Council provided elsewhere, of the overall solu- their satisfaction with the proposed works tion to that issue. A decade of centenaries and how the works have been progressing "The softer landscaping as opposed to to date." the hard surfacing will also create a more The Wicklow County Archives Service is honouring the work of He said that "access to properties will enjoyable environment for residents and County Wicklow's historians who serve their communities in in no way be impeded as vehicular access passers-by alike. documenting our county's history and heritage. to the private driveways of each and “The redesign of the road layout will This Wicklow Decade of Centenaries project features articles from 12 every property will be maintained and make it easier and more attractive Wicklow historians working across the county. access for emergency services will prospect for more vulnerable road users They describe the tumultuous period of the War of Independence and Civil always be possible. This includes the provision of a vehicular width such as persons with mobility issues to use it and so encourage War in Wicklow, capturing local information and human stories for generations driveway access to the property known as St Joseph's, which people to walk rather than use the motorcar to travel. For elderly to come. The project will also feature podcasts in the coming weeks of these currently does not have its own internal driveway, and in doing so residents this can reduce the sense of being trapped in one's home Wicklow historians from History Ireland Hedgeschools, and an exhibition and we are catering for the future provision of an internal driveway as as it is safer to walk out the door rather than having to use, or wait county publication will follow in the coming months. Enjoy these articles on the well as the occasional parking by visiting vehicles outside of the for someone with, a car to go out. Whilst it is appreciated that the online community archives Our Wicklow Heritage - wicklowheritage.org/ property but not on the footpath." area outside your property has long been used for parking this does A Wicklow County Archives Service project supported by the Department of He went on to say "The road layout of Rathdown road has not convey a right to do so as a right to carry out an offence cannot Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 remained unchanged for over 50 years since these properties along be conveyed. All properties along Rathdown Road have ample initiative and by Wicklow County Council. it were built. Local and national policy on road and street design space within them for the parking of at least 2 cars, which is the The first tranche of articles will cover the lead up and War of Independence has changed much since Rathdown Road was last built resulting in current requirements for properties of this size under the County era. Civil War articles will be released periodically also. improved street design with the focus being on prioritising walk- Development Plan." The historians involved are: Arklow - Jim Rees; Ashford - Sheila Clarke; Bray - Henry Cairns, James Scannell, Brian White; - Kevin Lee; - Chris Lawlor; Enniskerry - Brian White; Greystones - Rosemary Raughter; Wicklow - Stan O'Reilly, John Finlay, Brendan Flynn, John Goodman. Newtown receives investment under Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.ie Newtownmountkennedy is to get an investment of nearly €500,000 to upgrade the public realm, street landscaping, Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] traffic management, public spaces and community facilities. Some €357,750 has been received from Cllr Pat Kennedy pointed out that "the fund Community, for the Community". the Government's Rural Regeneration and will enable Newtownmountkennedy to This announcement relates to Category 2 Personal Injury Lawyers* Development Fund while Wicklow County achieve sustainable social and economic of the Fund, which provides seed capital Council will provide matching funds of development and greatly improve the quality funding for strategic, large-scale projects Medical Negligence* Catastrophic Injuries* €119,250. of life for people living in the area." which will assist in delivering town and vil- The funding was announced by the The Rural Regeneration and Development lage regeneration and contribute to economic Workplace Accidents* Road Traffic Accidents* Minister for Rural and Community Fund aims to transform communities through development and recovery. Category 2 seeks Development, , as part of ambitious and strategic projects that revitalise to provide a ready-made pipeline of projects Trips and Falls* an allocation of €5.5 million in funding to and regenerate towns and villages. Projects of which can be progressed in the future with the For professional, confidential and expert legal advice regarding seven projects under the €1 billion Rural this scale are only successful if they involve support of the Fund or other funding streams. Personal Injuries suffered, please do not hesitate to contact Regeneration and Development Fund. This the local community. Deputy Chief Executive The funding provided will allow for further funding builds on the €150,000 that of Wicklow County Council, Michael development of the projects to take place Brian Robinson or Clare-Ann Temple. Newtownmountkennedy received in 2018 Nicholson, said: "This is a brilliant example enabling them to be developed to a high stan- Rory P. Benville B.C.L. from the Town and Village Enhancement of what can be achieved when local commu- dard and be ready to commence works in the Scheme, which funded streetscape improve- nities and the local authority work together to future. The applications for funding were sub- Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. ments in the town.The project is being led by bring about transformative change and devel- jected to a comprehensive assessment process Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. Wicklow County Council and will design opment. Our towns and villages have to be by the Department, with oversight provided Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. upgrades to the public realm, street landscap- prepared to face the challenges and the by an independent Project Advisory Board, ing, traffic management, public spaces and changes that are ongoing. This is Wicklow made up of representatives drawn from key *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a community facilities. County Council doing what we do best: Government Departments along with external percentage or proportion of any award or settlement Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Working in the Community, with the independent experts. WICKLOW

Tuesday 18th August 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 9 Whale Theatre to re-open in September

After being closed for almost six months as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, The Whale Robyn, Lorraine, Kirsti and Alan Keogh at Minmore Farm in Shillelagh where over three acres Theatre in Greystones has announced that it will be reopening from Friday 4th September of sunflowers have been grown in aid of the Wicklow Hospice Foundation and the Irish Cancer with a programme of socially distanced live shows from performers including comedian Society Alison Spittle, acclaimed classical guitarist Redmond O' Toole, the Degani Trio and energetic contemporary Irish duo, Lucia & Maria. which have been put in that wasn't enough, the place and it paints a vivid theatre will also play host picture of the amount of to two art appreciation work that has gone on in courses delivered by local the background while the art historian Rosemarie venue was closed. The Devereux. After the suc- capacity has been signifi- cess of her previous cantly reduced to accom- course, ‘The Visual Story modate social distancing, of Ireland’, Rosemarie performances will be presents a new 6-week shorter, intervals scarce, course titled ‘The Story face masks mandatory of Europe - Painting and movement restricted History’, alongside a inside the venue. The the- repeat of her Irish course. atre is even using a high- As with all other tech electrostatic disin- venues, theatres and arts fectant sprayer to ensure centres both in Ireland all areas of the venue are and around the world, the thoroughly disinfected. last 6 months have been The Whale Theatre's tough, with a huge level Second Act Charter can of uncertainty for the be found on future. The next 6 months www.whaletheatre.ie and will be challenging, as audiences are encouraged audiences, performers The theatre will also be place is ready to welcome to read it in full before and venue staff constant- participating in this year's people again. We had said booking their tickets. ly adapt to new guide- national Culture Night we'd be back ‘after the Given the uncertainty lines and restrictions to programme on Friday interval’, so we've intro- around the coming suppress the spread of 18th September, with duced what we're calling months, the Whale is cau- Covid-19. more details coming the ‘Second Act Charter’, tiously announcing new But as venues like the soon. which outlines all the shows on a month-by- Whale Theatre emerge Speaking of the the- Covid-19 safety measures month basis with a selec- from their extended inter- atre's reopening, owner we're implementing and tion of rescheduled shows vals, there is a glimmer of and founder Ross what audiences can beyond September also light at the end of this McParland says "We're expect when they come to on sale now. These long tunnel and everyone thrilled to be reopening a show. Things will be a include acclaimed con- has a role to play to again after such a long bit different, but we're all temporary Irish band nurturing this light and interval and we can't wait still here and raring to Kern on 3rd October, making sure it is not to see people walk go!" Cork comedian Chris extinguished. through the doors on 4th The Whale Theatre's Kent on 15th October and For details of what's September. The team Second Act Charter is a Wicklow singer Luan coming up at the Whale have been working very succinct description of Parle as far away as 27th Theatre, please visit hard to make sure the the safety measures February 2021. And as if www.whaletheatre.ie RNLI responded to four incidents during a 24-hour period Wicklow lifeboat volunteers responded to towed back towards Wicklow harbour. The vessel along- four incidents during a 24-hour period as the side the South Quay shortly before 6am and landed the Station resumed crew training over the solo sailor safely ashore.The third callout came two and a weekend of 8th and 9th August. half hours later on Sunday morning when the all-weather lifeboat was launched at 8:39am to reports of an 11-metre The first callout on Saturday afternoon (August 8th) fishing vessel in difficulties near the Six Mile Point. involved both the Inshore and all-weather lifeboat, which The lifeboat was alongside the fishing vessel 20 min- were diverted from a crew exercise after being tasked to utes after launching seven miles north of Wicklow har- Brittas Bay by the Coast Guard at 4:15pm to reports of a bour. The vessel with three fishermen had developed jet ski in difficulty off the popular beach. On arrival at mechanical problems and was unable to return to the har- the scene the Inshore lifeboat located two men on a drift- bour under power. The trawler was taken in tow back to ing jet ski with engine failure one mile off Brittas Bay Wicklow harbour and the lifeboat crew brought it along- beach. They were transferred onto the all-weather side the South Quay just after 10am. lifeboat and landed safely at Potter's Point, while the The fourth call came after 2pm on Sunday afternoon inshore lifeboat towed the jet ski ashore. as the all-weather lifeboat diverted from a crew exercise The second callout came on Sunday morning as the to assist a yacht in difficulties four miles off the harbour. all-weather lifeboat launched at 3:25am to join Arklow The yacht was brought safely alongside the East pier a lifeboat in a combined operation, to assist a solo sailor on short time later. a yacht with a rope fouled prop. Initial reports indicated Speaking about the call outs, Lifeboat Press Officer for the yacht's position was a few miles north of Arklow port, Wicklow RNLI, Tommy Dover said "This was an but it was located by Arklow lifeboat about two miles extremely busy weekend for Wicklow RNLI as we also south of the Horseshoe Buoy near Wicklow head. The resumed crew training this weekend since the Covid-19 eight-metre yacht was fouled in ropes and unable to restrictions curtailed all training earlier this year. Between make any headway. Arklow lifeboat transferred a crew the crew exercises and callouts nearly all of our volun- member onto the yacht to assist the sailor and free the teers were involved over the weekend and it was a mile- obstruction from the prop. A towline was established with stone for trainee Ger Kennedy, who completed his first Wicklow Lifeboat before 4am and the stricken yacht was 'Shout' on the all-weather lifeboat." WICKLOW

10 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 Bray Busiiness Park,, Bray,, Co.. Wiickllow.. Tell:: 01 286 1220 Fax:: 01 286 1264 Emaiill:: [email protected] www..megazyme..com MEGAZYME: COPING WITH COVID-19 egazyme is a biotechnology SME based in the IDA Business MPark on the Southern Cross Road in Bray, employing 50 staff. The company develops, manufactures and supplies analytical reagents for a wide range of industries including cereals, dairy, malting, brewing and distilling. It celebrated it's 30-year anniversary in 2018.

Megazyme started the year on a very pos- itive note and, at the start of March, agreed a new 5-year strategy. The prospect of new initiatives and projects was welcome and very exciting. However, the following evening Ireland entered the 'delay phase' in the management of the Coronavirus pandemic. The terms 'social distancing' and ‘self-isolation’ became part of our vocabulary. Homeworking was encouraged and socialis- ing limited. In other words, this was the beginning of lockdown and a complete change in our way of working and living. Megazyme had an ‘essential business’ designation in the US and other global mar- kets in relation to food quality so they The Megazyme building on Southern Cross Road, Bray. retained that status in Ireland when lock- down was implemented on c. 24 March. They acted quickly to ensure that the busi- ness stayed operational. They identified the areas of Customer Services, IT and Finance as key functions to ensure ongoing opera- tions and chose to concentrate on support- ing these key functions. Megazyme’s busi- ness model proved ideal in this situation as they ensure a 5/10 year stock of all materi- als onsite from raw material to finished product. This is an enormous undertaking for a website company with c. 600 products to its name, but it certainly paid off in this emergency by allowing the flexibility to respond at such short notice. Their strong One way system in place in Customer Service area to allow for social business partnership with DHL ensured that distancing. Customer orders being packed to be shipped to customers via DHL. all deliveries continued as normal (1-3 days anywhere in the world!) and with SNAP were available immediately. throughout the building from their normal ate as defined groups so that contacts are Printing, Dun Laoghaire ensured all Steps taken by the company to ensure the working areas to allow for 2-metre social limited. required printed materials security and safety of staff were numerous distancing in laboratories and offices. Eibhlín McCleary, Director, says: but social distancing is the Lunch and tea break rosters “We place great impor- most visible change. Staff that were introduced to allow for tance on remained on-site were distancing in the canteen, and relocated Teams now oper-

The Megazyme Leadership Team (left to right): Dr. Vincent McKie, Technical Director; Edel Woods, Commercial Sales Director; Eibhlín McCleary, Company Director; Prof. Barry McCleary, Owner and CEO; Paul Comerford, Chief Operations Officer and Dr. David Mangan, Research Director. WICKLOW

Tuesday 18th August 2020 TimesLOCAL FEATURE 11 Bray Busiiness Park,, Bray,, Co.. Wiickllow.. Tell:: 01 286 1220 Fax:: 01 286 1264 Emaiill:: [email protected] www..megazyme..com

Social distance working in Megazyme's Molecular Biology laboratory.

ments during 2020. Particular highlights We’ll leave the last comment to Dr include winning the award for Irish Food McCleary, CEO and Owner, who says: ”A Laboratory of the Year 2020 and achieving lot of recognition and thanks must go to method accreditation for the McCleary each individual and team in the company. method for the measurement of Total It’s their commitment and resilience that Dietary Fibre from the Association of has enabled us to get this far and will allow Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC). us to face whatever comes next.”

Covid-19 signage visible throughout the company. making every effort to keep our people safe. that all onsite and at home could partici- We are very proud of the ownership every- pate. The whole company enjoyed an after- one has taken of their own actions, towards noon off on 30 July to participate in a keeping themselves, their families and Treasure Hunt at Killruddery House and friends safe.” Gardens. Home Working also proved quite chal- Sarah Hurley, Senior Analyst, started her lenging initially. However, routines were employment at Megazyme in May: quickly established to accommodate work- “Starting a new job during a global pan- Megazyme canteen - From this ... ing/home schooling/cocooning and many demic I had no idea what to expect. What other aspects of the ‘new way’ of living. struck me the most about Megazyme was Initially, 30% of staff were designated to the sense of community. Even in difficult homeworking in order to keep vulnerable times, keeping 2-meter distance, I was staff safe, guarantee back up for critical made to feel so welcome. In no time at all I functions and create sufficient space for the felt like part of the family even though there safety of those remaining onsite. are still some colleagues I have yet to meet Dr. David Mangan is the Research in person!” Director at Megazyme and has been work- Through all of this, business continues as ing from home since mid-March: “What is normally as possible. Megazyme continues it like at home? You might be surprised to to be vigilant. It has implemented a rotat- hear that it isn’t very different! I think our ing homeworking/onsite roster to help with productivity has actually increased because staff engagement while continuing to safe- there are fewer distractions, but you defi- guard back-up for key roles and functions. nitely miss out on all of the casual encoun- The company is proud to have continued ters and the friendly chats around the build- trading thus far in the pandemic without ing.” any lay-offs or recourse to Government To support staff through these changes, schemes. Megazyme has, in addition, con- staff engagement and wellbeing has taken a tinued to practice its strong tradition of cor- particular focus. The company’s Wellbeing porate responsibility by partnering with the and Social teams have rolled out a number Light House in Pearse Street to ensure that of initiatives, from highlighting both mental their team has the resources needed in these and physical health supports available from difficult times. the company health providers, to group Despite the pandemic, Megazyme has quizzes and bingo using IT platforms so managed to pack in a number of achieve- ...to this. WICKLOW

12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ON FORMER BRAY GOLF CLUB LANDS STILL POSSIBLE Shankill Property Investments Ltd is seeking an extension to the planning permision granted for a mixed-use development of over 600 housing units and significant commerical development on the former Bray Golf Club lands and Industrial Yarns Land in Bray. A five-year extension is being to make a decision on the applica- was made to An Bord Pleanala sought, with Shankill Property tion on 8th September. which approved the development Investments Ltd aiming to begin Previous owners of the site, in 2010. The financial crash construction in 2021 and have the Pizarro Developments Limited, however stopped the development development substantially applied for planning permission in going ahead at the time. Sinn Fein TD John Brady with Sinn Fein Rep Aidan Kinsella and Donal McCormack from the completed by 2025. The extant 2007, the proposed €2 billion The application comprises part Allotments Campaign at one of the proposed allotment sites in Blessington permission is due to expire on mixed-use development including of an overall development site of 30th August. 603 residential units, 57,967 sq.m 20.47 ha which straddles the Shankill Property Investments of gross retail floor area (exclud- boundary line of Wicklow County Calls for Council to provide land Ltd say that there is a significant ing storage), 5,797 sq.m of office Council and Dun Laoghaire amount of construction work to be space, and eight-screen cinema, a Rathdown (DLR) County Council. done and that the Covid-19 103-bedroom hotel, six bars, 11 Planning permission was granted for Blessington allotments outbreak may impact on the restaurants, two creches, doctor's for the adjacent development programming and undertaking of and dentist’s surgeries, and a within DLR in June 2010. An Sinn Fein TD John Brady has called on Wicklow County Council to provide land for works in the short to medium community building. application for extension is also allotments in Blessington. He made the call following a meeting with representatives from term. Planning permission was grant- being submitted to Dun Laoghaire the Blessington Allotments Campaign group. Wicklow County Council is due ed to Pizarro in 2008. An appeal Rathdown County Council.

Deputy Brady and the group members inspected a number of possible locations in Blessington where allotments could be provided. Planning application submitted Deputy Brady said “It was great to meet up with members of the Blessington Allotment Campaign Group. The group have been campaigning for the provision of allotments in the Blessington area since 2018. We had a really positive meeting and we looked at a number of possible locations where allotments for over a thousand new could be provided. “Over 40 members of the Blessington community have registered their interest with the group since they started their campaign in 2018. Allotments help to promote healthy eating by encouraging locally grown organic fresh fruit and vegetables, they also have a positive impact on the carbon footprint.” homes on Cherrywood site Deputy Brady concluded “There is clearly a demand for allotments in the area. The current 2016-2022 Wicklow County Development Plan commits the local authority to providing allotments and it lays out the One of the largest developers in Ireland has sought permission to build 1,000 new homes criteria for them. The land we looked at is owned by Wicklow County Council and another State Body, and before the end of 2020 in Cherrywood north of Bray. it would be ideal for community allotments. The group has been engaging with the council and I fully sup- The Quintain develop- secondary schools and sale in early 2021. the village centre. port them in their endeavours. I will continue to work with both the Council and the Blessington Allotment ment is set for Cherrywood cycling and walking tracks. Four further applications A full masterplan for Campaign on this project. I ultimately think the council should be working with communities across the Village in the Dún The first planning appli- for over 800 additional Cherrywood Village is due County with a view of having at least one community allotment in each of the Municipal Districts.” Laoghaire-Rathdown area cation for the new location homes are planned to be published in of the capital. Once com- was submitted last month before the end of the year, September including an plete, the Village will be for a total of 134 three and with these applications extensive in-place infras- filled with over 1,300 four bed houses and likely to be a mix of tructure showcasing a road Mitchell seeks improvements homes, two public parks duplexes, which Quintain houses, apartments and network, the Green Luas to Greystones Media Campus along with primary and hope will be available for duplexes and will include line, and public parks.

Cathaoirleach of Greystones Municipal Woodlands apartments from the large studio buildings and better access for cycling and walking to the site from ABP reject appeal District Cllr Derek Mitchell has welcomed plans for the Greystones Media Campus but the DART.' is asking for minor improvements to be made. The planning application was lodged by Greystones Media Campus Ltd for the development on the site of the Cllr Mitchell said "I welcome the planning application former IDA lands at . The planned develop- against levy on for the Media Campus in Greystones as with only 14% ment will include film studios, sound stages and produc- employed locally this should address a major weakness tion facilities on the 18.5 hectare site. An Environmental in the infrastructure of the town. Impact Assessment Report has been submitted as part of "I have asked that a number of details of this large the planning application. The planning application and vacant Rathdrum site development should be improved: There was a walkway proposed development is being supported by the Ireland across the site. I want to see a Greenway along the Three Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), Ireland's sovereign Trout Stream to Delgany eventually and am asking for a development fund with a remit to invest on a commercial An Bord Pleanala has rejected an appeal against a Vancant Site Levy on a site at the path to be left between this development and the plastic basis in Ireland in a way that supports economic activity Market Place in Rathdrum. factory to allow this. and employment, Capwell, a SISK Group company, and “I have also asked for better screening of the Conor Harrington, a TV and film producer.” An Bord Pleanala deter- by the Derelict Sites Act, that ground level rises to the west mined that the site was a the market has failed to from Market Place. vacant site within the meaning support the previously intend- ABP determined that "the of the Urban Regeneration and ed residential uses for the site, Board is satisfied that the site Housing Act, 2015, as amend- and that an incorrect assess- was a vacant site on the 1st of ed, and the amount of the levy ment of market value had been January 2019 and was a has been correctly calculated made, meaning that the vacant site on 21 February in respect of the vacant site. amount of the levy had been 2020, the date on which the The site is valued at € 1 incorrectly calculated. appeal was made and the million and a Vacant Site The site is located behind amount of the levy has been Levy of €70,000 was issued the retail units that front onto correctly calculated. by Wicklow County Council. Market Place and the site “The demand for payment The landowner submitted an stretches north westwards of the vacant site levy under appeal to the Board, against with Gilberts Row to the north Section 15 of the Urban the decision of Wicklow and Brewery Lane to the Regeneration and Housing Act County Council to retain the south. 2015 is, therefore, confirmed. subject site on the Register. It is a large extensive site “The Board considered that In its appeal, the site owner, that comprises unfinished it is appropriate that a notice Pinturas Limited, argued, development at its eastern end be issued to the planning among other reasons, that the with cleared ground now over- authority who shall confirm site would be better dealt with grown at its western end. The the demand for payment." WICKLOW

Tuesday 18th August 2020 TimesLOCAL 13 that

WE WANT YOUR OLD BIKE! COLLECTION DAYS 22nd & 29th AUGUST, 9am to 1pm he Rotary Clubs of Bray and Wicklow in conjunction with ing for a great response this year.” bike to cycle to school makes a huge dif- TWicklow County Council’s recycling centres are seeking used He continued “Life is difficult for a child ference as they tend to be more attentive bikes to refurbish and send to schoolchildren in The Gambia in West in Africa, especially Sub-Saharan Africa. The at school having not had to walk a long early life of a child faces multiple health distance. Africa. issues from trying to survive malaria to hav- Students look after the bikes and they Collection days are the next two Saturdays and learn new skills. It teaches them about ing a balanced diet. Education suffers espe- last them for many years. In Africa the 22nd and 29th of August between 9.00 am bike technology and repair as they service, cially for children from rural areas, many advantage of bike ownership in a family and 1.00 pm. clean and recycle the bikes in the newly con- children have to walk a long distance to can enhance life immeasurably and can Rotary Clubs all around Ireland have col- structed Bikes4Africa workshop in Loughan school, some over 10 km, often without ade- significantly also improve their lives lected hundreds of bikes that have been House prison." quate food or water. A typical journey could through access to work and essential ser- refurbished by the Irish Prison Service and Andy Bulger, President of Wicklow take at least 90 minutes with children arriv- vices. Often, when the children return are then shipped to the Gambia as part of Town Rotary Club said “This is a great ini- ing late and tired for school. from school in the evening, with the addi- their Bikes4Africa project. In the past few tiative as it is a coming together of Rotary “Having to walk such long distances in tion of a simple attachment the bikes are years hundreds of old bikes were donated by Clubs and the local authority and local res- hot sunshine to school and face the return used by mothers to collect water. So many people from all around the country through idents to transform an often-forgotten journey in the afternoon when the sun is at people benefit from this scheme - prison- the network of 70 plus Rotary clubs. But bicycle into a means of school transport its hottest is not conducive to students ers learning a skill which can lead to a County Wicklow has been the stellar per- for needy children in Africa. We are hop- regularly attending school but having a City and Guilds qualification, the children former with over 400 bikes most years. themselves, their parents and teachers. Bikes came from sheds and garages, schools, Old bikes give new lives to families in bike shops and garda stations. Africa. President of Bray Rotary, Pat Hastings said Jim Callery of Wicklow Environment "These unwanted bikes are going to enable Services said “We are delighted to be children in The Gambia to get an education. involved with this project because it has at A bike gets a child to school safely, on time its heart Recycling, Upcycling and Re- and alert instead of exhausted after what can use of often forgotten bikes that might be a 7 mile walk in the searing heat. otherwise have gone to landfill. Our recy- "Thanks to Governor of Loughan House cling centres in Bray, Wicklow and Open Prison in County Cavan the Irish Arklow and the carpark of the municipal Prison Service is partnering with Rotary to offices in Greystones will be the collec- refurbish the donated bikes. tion point for bikes on both Saturdays.” "The project provides prisoners with an So why not help a good cause and opportunity to give back to the community Pictured are some of the hundreds of bikes donated to Bray Rotary at the last collection. clear some space in your garage or shed? For preference Bray Recycling Centre WE NEED Beechwood Close, Boghall Road, Bray. • Strong, Sturdy bikes that can Arklow Recycling Centre withstand rough terrain Croghan Industrial Estate • Bikes to suit both primary Wicklow Recycling Centre & secondary level students The Murrough, Wicklow Town • Minimum 24 inch wheel size Greystones Municipal office’s if possible Mill Road carpark Bray & Wicklow • Mountain bike tryes if possible Wicklow County Saturday 22nd & Saturday 29th August • Bikes in reasonable repair 9 am to 1.00 pm Rotary Club Council WICKLOW

14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 Project aims to halt the decline in Swift population Wicklow is playing its part in protecting the Swift population in Ireland which is under serious threat due to the loss of nesting sites and suitable feeding habits.

However, there is a lot Ireland each year to nest. that can be done to halt They travel from southern the decline in Wicklow's Africa in early summer, to Swift population. spend only about 13 Therese Hicks (left) and Grace Garde, who both spearheaded the recent production of the The Wicklow Swift weeks in Ireland. Newtownmountkennedy Heritage Map & Guide. project, managed by the Despite restrictions Heritage Office of caused by the COVID-19 Wicklow County Council pandemic, local co-ordi- with funding support nator Oran O Sullivan, from the National Parks managed to focus efforts Get to know Newtown and Wildlife Service and to get local communities Newtownmountkennedy & District Tidy Towns has announced a series of Heritage walks the Heritage Council, sets and residents involved in out to help protect this proactive work to protect to celebrate their new Heritage Map and Guide. species and stop the swifts. Wicklow is playing its part in protecting the People can take part in a socially distanced walk any day during Heritage Week, from Saturday 15th to decline. One of the best activi- Swift population in Ireland which is under Sunday 23rd August. Participants should allow about two hours for the walk which will cover most of the "Following on from the ties is to provide suitable serious threat due to the loss of nesting sites and Main Street and some of the Coillte woodlands. 2019 survey of Swifts, we nesting sites near existing suitable feeding habits. There will be a knowledgeable tour guide to talk about the areas on the map. There will also be ushers now know where Swifts colonies. Working with present to help with social distancing and any practical issues that may arise. occur in the county and the local authority in Please bring adequate water and don't forget inhalers or medication or a piece of chocolate if you require which towns and villages Wicklow and Arklow, the have similarly embraced County Wicklow Swift them. Wear suitable walking shoes and, depending on the weather, bring light rainwear. host the biggest numbers. Library Service and com- the challenge, with Swift Project and how you can TidyTowns look forward to welcoming residents and visitors alike on this heritage tour. The support and active munity and Tidy Town nestbox projects under- get involved for next sea- The meeting point for the socially distanced forest and Main Street tour is Texaco Garage, and the walks engagement of local com- groups, a project that will way in Blessington, sons project, contact the take place every day during Heritage Week between 2pm and 4pm. munities is critical to encourage Swifts to nest Dunlavin and . Wicklow Co Ordinator, You can go to heritage.wicklowheritage.org to find the Newtown Heritage Map route. building greater aware- in 2021 is now in place. "We are confident that Oran O'Sullivan, by e ness of this unique bird Towns such as Arklow, other villages in Wicklow mail: oran@irishgarden- species and in undertak- Bray, Greystones, are suitable for swift nest- birds.ie . 'Saving ing conservation action, Rathdrum and Wicklow box schemes, why not Wicklow's Swifts' is an locally where it is need- town have all come on contact us for advice and online presentation for Ultra-Cycling Charity ed" , commented Deirdre board to provide nestbox- information," added Heritage Week 2020 (15th Burns, Heritage Officer. es designed specifically Deirdre Burns. to 23rd Aug), visit Swifts are a small for swifts. In west If you would like to www.heritageweek.ie Challenge takes journey migratory bird that visit Wicklow, communities learn more about the for more. through Wicklow Poetry is in bloom A group of adventurers will bring their opportunity to raise some much-needed funds for Powerscourt Estate has launched a novel initiative to encourage people to connect with and be ultra-challenge to Co. Wicklow as they take four deserving charities: Temple Street Foundation, inspired by nature. To create inspirational stories, in the forms of poems and lyrics, as part of on the ultimate task of cycling a whopping Down Syndrome Ireland West, Mayo Roscommon the "Poetry in Bloom" initiative. Hospice, Turn2me.ie. 1,900 kilometres across 32 counties in Ireland The event is self-financed by all the cyclists and This poetry initiative is an invita- Fighting Words and is in homage London, Dublin, and LA. Patrick in just six days - all in aid of charity. all of the proceeds collected will go directly to this tion to everyone from 7-year olds to the late Viscountess of will be reading through the sub- year's four chosen charities. up to create a poem or write lyrics, Powerscourt Shelia Wingfield who missions to "Poetry in Bloom" and The 'Mayo Ultra-Cyclists' are a group of "Over the past three months, we have spent hours inspired by nature they have was a gifted poet, with many of helping to select a number of adventure cyclists who take on an ultra-cycling cycling the roads of Mayo, Galway & Sligo getting observed at Powerscourt Gardens her poems inspired by nature and poems to be used as a basis of a challenge for charity every year. Since 2016, they the long miles in. Typical training sessions entail 75 and Waterfall, throughout August her surrounds at Powerscourt short poetry film to close the ini- have completed 4,823km over four different cycles - 150km spins, early morning and late evening. We and September 2020. All submis- Estate. The initiative is supported tiative. in just twelve days in five different countries and in do this three times per week to condition the bodies sions are online and will automati- this year by renowned Submissions can be sent € the process have raised an incredible 88,000 for and build up miles in the legs. While we are in pret- cally be entered into an open prize International/Irish/ Hollywood to [email protected]. Visit various local charities. More recent cycles have ty good shape physically, the 1,900km charity cycle draw to win a variety of amazing actor Patrick Bergin. Patrick www.powerscourt.com/ been the 2,000km trek from Lourdes to Knock in over six days will be a huge challenge. This is our prizes. Bergin is a lover of poetry and a poetryinbloom or www.fighting- June 2019 and the 1,600km from Lands' End to sixth charity ultra-cycle and we are really looking "Poetry in Bloom", was devel- great supporter of the arts, espe- words.ie/poetryinbloom for more John O Groats in June 2018. forward to it," says Alan Heaney, Mayo Ultra- oped by Powerscourt, in partnership cially encouraging and supporting details. Facebook @powerscourtes- On Sunday 16th August, this group is under Cyclists. with creative writing organisation poetry and the arts in the young in tate, Instagram @powerscourt_estate taking the enormous challenge of cycling 1,900km Denise Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of Temple through the 32 from start to Street Foundation, which is part of the Children's finish - all within six days - and in memory of Health Foundation family said: "We are thrilled and James Alexander Moore, who was cared for in CHI so grateful to be chosen to benefit from the Mayo at Temple Street. Ultra-Cyclists Challenge. The funds will be put to They will be starting in Mayo and cycling use in CHI at Temple Street where they are needed clockwise through every county - a staggering most - from funding vital, life-saving equipment 320km per day. Whilst doing this tough six-day, and providing essential patient and parental sup- 1,900km ultra cycling challenge, they are using the ports to making ground-breaking paediatric research possible. On behalf of all the patients, families and staff of the hospital, thank you to everyone involved for your wonderful support." Deirdre Saul, Interim CEO of Down Syndrome Ireland said: "We are so incredibly grateful for the fantastic support of the Mayo Ultra Cyclists who are taking on this challenge to raise much needed funds for us. Money raised will help us build a dedicated Down syndrome centre and fully accessible play- ground in Swinford, Mayo which will directly sup- port children and adults with Down syndrome in the wider Western region." The cyclists have thanked all who have donated to date, their wives and families for their support, The Mayo ‘Ultra-Cyclists’ will trvael through fellow cyclists, virtual fans and last but not least Cousins (who spent the recent lockdown together) Charlie Miller, Scarlett Miller, Iveagh Slazenger Wicklow as part of their 1,900km cycle around their support team who will be at their beck and call and Lydia Slazenger pictured at the launch of the Powerscourt Estate ‘Poetry in Bloom’ nature poetry Ireland for the whole 1,900km journey. inititive at Powerscourt Estate. WICKLOW

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16 ARTS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 Macalla at The Mermaid Mermaid Arts Centre is hosting an exhibition by Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh, which opened to the public on Friday 14th August. Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh Chomhairle Ealaíon, graduated in 2001 from Royal Hibernian Fine Art Painting, TUI Academy, Office of Dublin. She was elected Public Works, Ernesto as an associate member of Ventós Barcelona, the Royal Hibernian Limerick City Gallery of Academy in 2018. In Art, Beth Rudin 2010 she was awarded DeWoody Collection, and The Hennessy Craig Drogheda Municipal Art Scholarship and in 2019 Collection at Highlanes awarded the HOTRON Gallery. Irish Times Art Art Award. In addition Critic Aidan Dunne in a she was nominated for the 2019 review of her work prestigious John Moores wrote "Ní Mhaonaigh's Painting Prize, held as work certainly allows Pictured at a Covid-19 adapted announcement of the Arts Council prestigious Next Generation part of the AIB Prize many readings and inter- award are Maureen Kennelly, Director of the Arts Council, Minister Catherine Martin, Minister for shortlist, 2009, The pretations, but it is fair to Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht and Kevin Rafter, Chair of the Arts Council Marmite Prize for say that it is not prescrip- along with 23 artists from around the country represent only in the form of their head shots Painting V shortlist, 2016 tive in intent. And at its and the Liverpool heart is an exceptional Biennial, 2018. investment in and love for Represented by Kevin the medium of paint." and exploration of bound- what modernist painting's Wicklow artist receives Arts Kavanagh Gallery, Ní Sinéad's work to date has ed space. Given the par- sternest gatekeeper, the Mhaonaigh has exhibited referred to spatial experi- ticular nature of her paint- American critic Clement extensively in both ence through her use of ing, we are free to inter- Greenberg, dismissed as Council next generation award Ireland and abroad,at words in the Irish lan- pret this primarily in for- 'homeless representation' venues including The guage that describe the mal terms, as a concern more than half a century Wicklow artist Hugh Farrell has been awarded a prestigious Next Generation award by the Dock, Limerick City lived environment. with the construction of a ago. This determined Arts Council, the government agency for funding and developing the arts. Gallery of Art, Anthony 'Imlíne, Eatramh, Imeall, pictorial architecture; or, indeterminacy, if we Slayter-Ralph Fine Art, Ardán. This alliterative alternatively, we may opt might call it that, has been The award means Hugh, involved in theatre, will receive €20,000, in effect to buy time to develop his Los Angeles, Centre litany of nouns in Irish is to relate it to the distinct a consistent aspect of her practice. Hugh is just one of 23 artists from all over the country who has been selected for the award. Culturel Irlandais Paris, derived from titles of solo varieties of socio-cultural working method from the Artists will also take part in a collective week-long residential programme in The Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Millenium Court Arts exhibitions Ní Mhaonaigh or symbolic space outset. Sinéad prefers to Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan, in early 2021. There, they will have the opportunity to engage with mentors Centre, Armagh, has presented nationally invoked in individual pic- regard vagueness as a and other supports to help shape their work into the future. Highlanes Municipal Art and internationally in var- tures, and sometimes virtue rather than a vice, The Next Generation programme recognises and promotes a selection of artists from different disciplines, Gallery, The Living ious venues over the past affirmed by their atten- and prize evasion as a such as traditional arts, music, dance, film, theatre and literature. Room Gallery, New York, decade. As their equiva- dant titles. Such openness useful strategy as an Hugh Farrell said; "I'm absolutely chuffed to become a Next Generation Artist in 2020. This award gives Ard Bia Berlin. Ní lent terms in English - to ambiguity is telling. artist. me the stability to grow as a producer, dramaturg and writer, and the guidance of established mentors to Mhaonaigh's work is rep- 'Contour', 'Interval', After all, she has always transform my biggest ideas into reality." resented in numerous 'Margin', 'Platform' - drawn freely on the lega- Exhibition runs until Arts Council Director Maureen Kennelly said the agency had received a large number of applications for public and private collec- cumulatively suggest, a cy of modernist abstrac- Saturday 3rd October the award this year, and that the standard had been particularly high. tions including The Arts prevailing concern in her tion, while remaining 2020, 11am - 5pm. "All of the artists have demonstrated an exceptional ambition and vision for their work, and the Arts Council of Ireland/An work is the elaboration happy to accommodate Admission is free. Council is delighted to support them," she said. "I look forward to following them in their work over the coming years." Previous recipients of the Next Generation award have included Donegal poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin, Kerry musician and composer Alma Kelliher and traditional musician Liam Scanlon. Wicklow artist shortlisted for Zurich Portrait Prize 2020

Gap Day - produced and we are delighted to see such a diverse selection Wicklow artist Nicholas Benedict Robinson has been shortlisted for the Zurich Portrait in this year's competitions. We look forward to see- Prize 2020 at the National Gallery of ing these works unveiled in the Gallery in November and enjoying the new perspectives that they bring. Ireland, for his painting Dr Maeve We are very proud to continue to sponsor these by Lian Bell and Robinson, Family Planning Doctor & prizes and to foster the creativity of artists of all Educator. ages." Twenty-six artists, working across a variety of dif- ferent media, have made it through to the final stage Mermaid Arts Centre of the Zurich Portrait Prize, while 20 young artists aged between three and eighteen years old have been As lockdown begins to ease, venues and cultural organisations across the country are shortlisted for the Zurich Young Portrait Prize. re-opening their doors to independent theatre artists for the Gap Day programme. This is one The winner of the Zurich Portrait Prize will of the first small steps towards the theatre community being able to work again. receive a prize of €15,000 and a commission worth €5,000 to create a new work for inclusion in the A Gap Day is where freelance and underpaid work done by artists can and should be supported National Portrait Collection at the National Gallery theatre makers are paid to spend a individual freelancers and artists is and treated with dignity if we are to of Ireland. day working creatively, hosted by a what subsidises the creative indus- expect the performing arts to An exhibition of works shortlisted for the Zurich cultural organisation close to their tries to keep going. re-emerge from this crisis." Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize will home, and in 2020 there are 39 The Arts Council's recent Paying It's also a chance to forge open at the National Gallery of Ireland on 21 artists who will take 59 Gap Days The Artist policy, and the report of connections between artists and November 2020. Following the success of the run of in approximately 30 venues across the Expert Advisory Group on the venues at a local level. Gap Day last year's exhibitions at Crawford Art Gallery, the the island. Finding time and space Covid 19 crisis in the arts both has been run by creative producer Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize to think creatively during lockdown acknowledge how crucial the finan- Lian Bell and Mermaid Arts Centre will travel to Cork once again in April 2021. has been a challenge for many cial support of independent artists is since 2015, and one of the core Sean Rainbird, Director of the National Gallery of artists, while venue managers have within the sector. The National intentions is to help strengthen the Ireland, said, "In November, our visitors will be able been working hard to keep afloat. Campaign for the Arts recently esti- resilience of the performing arts to see wonderful new works by artists of all ages at Gap Day is a rare opportunity for mated that 19,000 days of paid ecology at a regional level. the Gallery, and later at Crawford Art Gallery in theatre artists to be paid for their work for freelance artists and art After months of waiting, the first Cork. It's terrific to welcome Zurich back to partner creative thinking time. Most free- workers have been lost to the end of freelance theatre artists began to with us once again to showcase portraiture in such lance theatre artists work multiple April. take their Gap Days in July, and an exciting way." jobs to survive, and time for Producer Lian Bell says "After a will continue through the autumn. Neil Freshwater, CEO of Zurich, said, "The quali- Dr Maeve Robinson, Family Planning Doctor creative thinking is often what gets really difficult few months for our Gap Days is funded through ty of works shortlisted for both the Zurich Portrait & Educator, oil on birchwood, by Nicholas squeezed out. It is widely acknowl- community. Gap Day is a small Mermaid Arts Centre's grant from Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize is impressive, edged that the significant unpaid beacon of hope, and signals that the Arts Council. Benedict Robinson WICKLOW

Tuesday 18th August 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 17 Wicklow business women proceed to next stage of Network Ireland Awards Network Ireland Wicklow has re-launched the 2020 Businesswoman of the Year awards in response to the current circumstances with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking about the Delahunt - Head of of services to adults with Within Champion - awards, Network Ireland Enterprise - Local intellectual disabilities in Fishers of Wicklow President, Enterprise Office Wicklow and South Newtownmountkennedy; Dawn Leane said "The Wicklow; Alice McGarry County Dublin in compli- Online Business businesswoman of the - AIB (Official Network ance with national stan- Transformation - Pretty year awards allow you to Ireland Sponsors); dards monitored by Woman Greystones. look at the bigger picture Rachael Dagg - AIB HIQA. Sunbeam House If you would like to of your business and (Official Network Ireland Services is primarily support these awards, Henry Vance with Daniel Tully and Audrey Vance in Bray School Project at the launch of Health yourself, particularly as Sponsors). funded by the Health there are a number of Desk Pads. we navigate through the The awards night will Service Executive but packages still available. COVID-19 pandemic. It's be held on 21st August in does receive other grants Please contact wick- important that we all the stunning Belmont and donations to fund its [email protected] Bray company launches pad for schools acknowledge and cele- Demesne. Tickets are on work. We aim to empow- for more information. brate our successes and sale now through er people with the neces- Established in 1983, that kill 99.95% of all known viruses triumphs during this EventBrite but are strictly sary skills to live full and Network Ireland now has An Irish company is creating 10 new jobs with the launch of desk pads for schools which time". limited in numbers due to satisfying lives as equal over 1,200 members kill 99.95% of all known viruses. Continuing Dawn says Social Distancing guide- citizens of their local across fifteen branches "We have been blown lines. It is advised that communities. We do this around Ireland. Each year Specialist print management company RV long-term protection against pathogens - germs, away by the response to you book early to avoid through appropriate hous- they organise over 200 International, based in Bray, is partnering with a bacteria and viruses remain active on surfaces for our awards and the quali- disappointment. ing, creative day services, events for members. They German company which has developed a water- long periods of time and disinfection only helps at ty of applicants that have Network Ireland job supports, respite ser- also run several flagship based varnish that can be applied to a wide range the moment of application. stepped up to demon- Wicklow are proud to vices, school leaver pro- national events, including of materials following the discovery of an antimi- "The Healthy Pad with the clinically tested Lock strate their power with- have Sunbeam House grams, training and a an International Women's crobial agent at the University Hospital 3 water-based varnish is the perfect solution for in". Services as their charity range of other community Day Celebration and the Regensburg. schools and creches as it is guaranteed for 12 The judging took place partner for 2020. supports to over 470 Annual Conference and "We're delighted to provide 10 new jobs and to months. over Zoom on the 6th of Sunbeam House Services clients. Sunbeam House Business Awards. In help with what most people in the country want - "This closes gaps in hygiene, reduces the risk of August. Judging this CLG (SHS) is a volun- Services in one of the Wicklow, they welcome getting children back to school in a safe and germ transmission and consequently increases safe- year's applicants were; tary organisation, regis- largest employers in all to join them at their healthy way," says Rory Vance, Managing Director ty for our children and teachers. Tony Dignam - Managing tered as a charity with the Wicklow with over 500 two monthly events, an of RV International. "This varnish is environmentally safe, fully Director of The Agile Revenue Commissioners staff. evening event with guest "The schools will open, this helps them stay recyclable and contains no harmful metals or Executive; Ciara and the Charities Each category are speaker and an informal open.We have already filled three of those posi- chemicals." O'Connor - CEO of East Regulator in Ireland and being sponsored by local networking breakfast tions and we plan to recruit for the other seven over The patented Lock 3 substance takes advantage Coast FM; Joe Lynch - is also an Approved businesses: Emerging meeting, all of which are the next 12 months, primarily in sales and logistics. of the principle of photo dynamics which is activat- CEO of Sunbeam House Housing Body. The chari- Business - Eva Blake currently taking place on "We at RV International are delighted to be the ed by visible light - which transfers this energy to Services; Vibeke ty provides a wide range Photography; Power Zoom. first company in Ireland to introduce Lock 3 to its the surrounding oxygen. So-called singlet oxygen customers. is created, which efficiently kills germs by oxidiz- Smarter Surfaces named as "We're very excited by our product which gives ing the germ shell. 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To be recognised among so many other successful door through which all information on State supports for small and micro-businesses can be achievements, innovation and excellence of Irish companies and to receive this award is a boost for accessed and signposted to other supports and agencies. businesses across a wide range of industries us all particularly during these challenging economic in Ireland and to recognise their vital times. Due to the impact of the COVID step in our national recovery story. October 2020 - Online contribution to the Irish economy. "I would like to thank the Small Firms Association for 19 lockdown on local businesses It is designed to help businesses • Design Your Own Social Media Founded in 2011, by Arklow native Ronan Clarke, putting together a brilliant programme this year despite LEO Wicklow has seen a sharp which haven't reopened yet and Campaign: Beginners - 12th Smarter Surfaces is now a leading manufacturer of inno- constraints and I wish to extend my congratulations to increase in the number of business- those struggling to do so. 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This award reflects along with the other 30 Local the pre-start, start, or grow phase of to ensure safety of staff, business the tireless work and effort that Irish entrepreneurs invest Enterprise Offices, welcomed addi- business in County Wicklow. advisors and members of the pub- into forging a strong and resilient business. Well done to tional funding worth €19.8 million Course are as follows: lic. For those who wish to speak to Smarter Surfaces on a well deserved recognition." through the July Jobs Stimulus • Start Your Own Business Courses a Business Advisor in a free, one- Ronan is a proven entrepreneur with a background in Package for the Trading Online (over 10 weeks) commencing 25th to-one, and confidential meeting construction and property investment at home and over- Voucher Scheme. The LEO encour- August & 22nd September 2020 - facilitated remotely, call Local seas. From 1998 to 2008, Ronan founded and managed a ages micro businesses to check the Online delivery. 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18 CLASSIFIED / LOCAL BUSINESS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 18th August 2020 'Restart Grant Plus will help more businesses to re-open' The recently launched Restart Grant Plus will help businesses in Wicklow reopen and will Pictured at the launch of Open Week 2020 at Arklow Golf Club, are Alex Hutchman, Captain; Deborah help local people get back to work, Minister Simon Harris has said. Coleman, SSE Renewables and Phyllis O’Rourke, Lady Captain. Open Week is sponsored by SSE Renewables, "The Restart Grant this grant than before, tional funding. Non-rate- Previously only small the energy company developing the second phase of Arklow Bank Wind Park off the coast of Arklow Plus is a key part of the and key Businesses that able B&Bs, sports clubs companies could apply government's July received a grant under with commercial activi- for this grant but now Stimulus package, a the first scheme can re- ties and trading charity medium sized companies PLANNING • PLANNING • PLANNING €7.4bn package of mea- apply to receive addi- shops are now eligible. are also eligible. sures designed to stimu- WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL late a jobs-led recovery and build economic con- THE Planning permission is sought Application is being made to Planning permission is sought for We, Emmett & Fiona Kinsella, MIRACULOUS Gospel: Luke 6: 20-26 for construction of new Wicklow County Council by removal of existing mobile home, intend to apply for planning fidence while continuing bungalow dwelling on site at Richard & Catherina Kilbride and for construction in its place permission for development site to manage the impact of PRAYER Fixing his eyes on his disciples Jesus said: at Ballyguile Beg, Co. Wicklow The Birch Grove, Kilifin, Laragh, Co for Planning Permission for of a new lower-garden-level Covid-19. extension comprising of a bed- development will consist of a Dear Heart of Jesus in the ‘How happy are you who are poor: yours is the Wicklow, Eircode A98C1P3, a one storey extension to new dwelling, garage, secondary room, en-suite bathroom, and "This expanded and past I have asked for many kingdom of God. Happy you who are hungry for Rob and Talita Dagg. The an existing dwelling and study area, all at 71, The Grove effluent treatment system to current EPA guidelines, improved Restart Grant application includes the retention and alterations Cottages, Redford, Greystones, Co favours. This time I ask you now: you shall be satisfied. Happy you who percolation area, new entrance, € provision of a gateway, to an existing extension Wicklow, (Eircode A63VH34), for Plus will see 300m this very special one. weep now: you shall laugh. driveway, soakaways, well, and all associated site including all ancillary site John Hoban and Maeve Meister. development works. additional funding in (Mention request) Take it, domestic biofiltration sewage works at , , This extension will be at lower Happy are you when people hate you, drive you The planning application may be addition to the €250m dear Heart of Jesus and treatment unit, and associated Arklow, Co Wicklow. garden level immediately inspected or purchased at a fee out, abuse you, denounce your name as siteworks. The planning The planning application adjoining the rear of the existing not exceeding the reasonable cost previously committed. place it within your broken application may be inspected may be inspected or house, and the flat roof of the of making a copy, at the offices of "The Grant amount Heart where your Father criminal, on account of the Son of Man. or purchased at a fee not purchased at a fee not extension will be presented as a the Planning Authority during its deck to replace the deck already public opening hours. has increased substan- sees it. Then, in his merciful Rejoice when that day comes and dance for joy, exceeding the reasonable cost exceeding the reasonable existing on site. The planning A submission or observation in tially. The minimum eyes it will become your for then your reward will be great in heaven. of making a copy at the offices cost of making a copy at the application may be inspected or relation to the application may be favour not mine. St of Wicklow County Council, offices of Wicklow County made in writing to the Planning grant available is now This was the way their ancestors treated the purchased at a fee not exceeding Anthony and St Jude, helper County Buildings, Wicklow, Council, County Buildings, the reasonable cost of making a Authority on payment of the €4,000 up from €2,000 prescribed fee (€20.00) within prophets. during its public opening Wicklow during its public copy at the offices of Wicklow previously. The maxi- of the hopeless, aid me in County Council, County Buildings, the period of 5 weeks beginning my distress. Amen. St But alas for you who are rich: you are having hours, and a submission or opening hours and a on the date of receipt by Wicklow, during its public mum grant available is observation in relation to the submission or observation in the Planning Authority of the Therese Little Flower, St your consolation now. Alas for you who have opening hours, and a submission € application may be made to relation to the application application and such submissions 25,000, a significant Catherine, St Pio, hear my the authority in writing on may be made to the authori- or observation in relation to the or observations will be considered € your fill now: you shall go hungry. Alas for application may be made to the increase from 10,000 prayer. Say this prayer for payment of the prescribed fee by the Planning Authority you who laugh now: you shall mourn and ty in writing on payment of authority in writing on payment previously. within the period of 5 weeks the prescribed fee within the in making a decision on the three days. Promise of the prescribed fee within the application. The Planning "More Wicklow busi- publication and favour will weep. Alas for you when the world speaks well beginning on the date of period of 5 weeks beginning period of 5 weeks beginning Authority may grant permission receipt by the authority of the on the date of receipt by the on the date of receipt by the subject to or without conditions or nesses could now find be granted. Never known to of you! this was the way their ancestors treated application. authority of the application. authority of the application. may refuse to grant permission. themselves eligible for fail B.D.; G.B. the false prophets.’ C.J.

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One aspect of Wicklow that has encouraged international motor manufacturers to use our county as a venue for global car launches is the mixture of history, geography and mixed roads that it offers. Driving in Wicklow can be a lovely adventure. By Martin McCarthy special event at smooth and ultra-reliable €800 for CCS fast charg- forest. I motoring. ing capability mention this because the The new Zoe looks The R115 terminates at Zoe is quick - 0-100kph SERVICE ENGINEERS great, costs €26,990, has Laragh, at a junction with in 11.4 seconds but the a summertime range of the R 755 and the more powerful version 350km + and what I dis- 'Wicklow Gap' road, R756 gets there is less than 10 covered is that it is superb The Military Road contin- seconds. MUNSTER JOINERY are currently in hilly terrains. The ues south past More than 200,000 torque at low speed makes to Aghavannagh. Zoe's have been sold looking to recruit a Service Engineer to repair it ideal for this type coun- For many years, the since launch and being and maintain windows and doors in tryside - certainly com- road was used as a special Ireland's most affordable pared to a manual trans- stage in the Circuit of electric car, the French Wicklow and County Wicklow. mission petrol or diesel Ireland car rally and in have high hopes that this As an example, to drive heads south westerly and car. 1979 local Formula One is the car to bring electric the old Military Road finishes in Aghavannagh. It is worth considering driver Derek Daly drove power mainstream, in Candidates must be: which runs from Construction started in spending an additional his only Rally stage at a Wicklow and Ireland. to earnest in May 1800 and • Able to work on their own initiative by planning Aghavannagh is steeped even though the and organising their daily workload in history, transits magnif- resistance leader Michael icent geography and pro- Dwyer was captured in • Self motivated, organised and have excellent vides a great test of man 1803, construction and machine - all in less continued in 1809. customer service skills than two hours. Google In a good Irish tradi- • Carpentry / Cabinet Making / map says it takes 1h 7min- tion, the local landowners utes - but why rush? lobbied Dublin Castle Building - Experience Essential The 1798 rebellion hard to get the route to go shook the confidence of through their lands - in the the British Empire and the hope of improving its A full clean Driving Licence is essential as savagery with which it value. was put down ensured the I drove the 60 km route company transport will be provided. embers to ignite the next recently and it is Full training will be provided. rebellion smouldered immensely charming, afterwards. The county poignant in places, but where the rebels held out also with so much to longest and were most dif- admire - the scenery and In you are interested in applying for the is position, ficult to capture was the construction of the please forward a current CV via email to: Wicklow and this was road itself which was a why Dublin Castle pro- huge challenge especially [email protected] vided huge funds to run a to get the men and materi- road right down the mid- als in all weathers to the dle of the Wicklow high- work sites. www.munsterjoinery.ie lands - with four barracks Renault have been along to way. making electric cars for The Road, still fully more than a decade and intact, starts at the Yellow now at last the cars are House Pub, ascends up to become a practical option , then onto the - with sensible range, sen- Sally Gap, down in sible prices - and the Laragh, from where it inherent advantage of

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