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homes & businesses WICKLOW WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION to 44,500 Delivered LOCAL KILMAC POND 3 FOR THE SEA BRAY ATTACK page 4 page 6 page 8 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, ENNISKERRY, BRAY, GREYSTONES, DELGANY, KILCOOLE, NEWCASTLE, KILQUADE, ASHFORD, KILPEDDER, NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY, KILMACANOGUE, LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, ROUNDWOOD. Tuesday 2nd April 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] NO HOME FOR HOMELESS Wicklow's homelessness crisis has deepened as the 12 beds that opened in December as part of the cold weather initiative were closed on Sunday. Speaking last week on Last week the is needed are measures the impending cessation of Department of Housing's that will have an immedi- the cold weather initiative, homelessness figures for ate impact. Sinn Féin John Brady TD said "The February demonstrated wants an immediate three- majority of people will that there are 45 people in year rent freeze. We have then end up back on the emergency accommoda- also brought forward a street as there is no alter- tion in Co. Wicklow, a Bill that will prevent buy native accommodation for 25% increase on the figure to let landlords from them. I'm informed that of 36 from December. issuing vacant possession the funding was only in Deputy Brady added notices to quit to tenants place for this emergency that "these figures when they are selling the accommodation to remain however don't reflect the property. The Bill, which open until the end of real story of homelessness is based on the Focus March. The Minister for as many people are not Ireland amendment, will Housing has said that offered any form of help tackle the single funding is not an issue emergency accommoda- biggest cause of family when it comes to home- tion and are forced to stay homelessness." lessness; he needs to with family or friends and Brady concluded "Fine immediately intervene to don't appear in these Gael need to wake up to ensure that additional statistics as homeless. the reality that their plan funding is in place to "The time for a mea- has failed a long time ago. ensure that the 12 beds sured response in tackling The definition of madness don't close. I have raised this crisis is long gone. It's is doing the same thing the issue directly with the clear that Rebuilding again and again and Minister." Ireland isn't working, what expecting different results, Gavin and Siena Murphy attending the launch of the new website, Greystones.ie. See story page 16 we need a different launches with hard hats approach to help the fami- and photo opportunities, Do you have a business idea? Don’t miss! lies that are behind the however the facts speak ‘From Idea to Business: Proven tools & figures that are bandied for themselves. Not Techniques to test the market’ workshop about." enough is being done to Fianna Fáil spokesper- bring homeless numbers Wed. 8th May, 9.30- 1.30pm at Wicklow County son for Housing, Pat down. The Minister Campus, Rathnew, cost: €30 Casey TD said the number should be doing his level of homeless people in the best to bring these lists Thinking of attending a trade fair to state rising above 10,000 down, not commenting on explore new markets for your business? is a "shameful illustration them to express his disap- ‘The Exhibtion Masterclass: Making of the Government's failed pointment when they are housing policy". announced.Last year local the most of exhibiting at a trade Deputy Casey said, authorities missed their fair’ workshop "The official numbers are targets for building social Delivered by Stephan Murtagh, The Exhibition Guy on Thur a shameful and saddening housing units. There was 16th May, at Wicklow County campus, Rathnew cost: €60 example of failed uncertainty over funding Government policy. The levels in the Rebuilding Up to €2,500 available towards your latest figures have risen by Ireland home loan scheme. business website to start selling online 277 compared with the There is problem after same figures in January problem in the Find out more at the: 2019. The total figure of Government's delivery of Trading Online Information Seminar 10,264 does not account housing. Wed. 23rd May, in Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, for people sleeping rough "As Vice-Chair of the Duration: 9.30am till 1.30pm, Cost: Free but essential to book. or the hidden homeless. In Housing Committee, all Wicklow in particular members in that room are TO BOOK GO TO: there is a hidden homeless working on cross party www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings epidemic that exists all measures to tackle the Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow over the county due to the seriousness of the crisis Phone: 0404 30800 Email: [email protected] lack of Affordable but the Government are Housing. still dragging their heels "There have been flashy on many areas.” WICKLOW 2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Delgany and District Annual Daffodil show A wide variety of Daffodil species will be exhibited at the In addition there is a Delgany and District Annual Daffodil Show which opens on Junior Class with the April 6th in the Old School House Delgany. inspirational title 'Spring Surprises'. Daffodils appear in nearly every garden and are one of the most popular Competition entry costs garden plants. They signal the end of winter and create a welcome splash of €1. If you would like colour in any garden. Furthermore there'll be a variety of other plant species on display from 3pm to 5pm. Exhibitors will be on hand so for green-fingered to enter email Natasha visitors it will be a perfect opportunity to ask experts questions. The show Scanlan at will also feature the popular floral art exhibition. Scanlan.natasha@gmail For anyone interested in taking part in the floral art exhibition, staging is .com. Spaces are limit- from 9am - 11.30am and all exhibits need to be arranged on site. There are ed so please get in con- four competition titles for different levels ranging from beginners to experts. tact as soon as possible. Kilmacanogue History Society Fundraising concert for The members of Kilmacanogue History Wicklow Cancer Support Society are eagerly looking forward to their next lecture, which takes place on On June 1st a fundraising concert will Tuesday April 2nd in the Glenview Hotel take place in the Fatima Hall in at 8pm. Wicklow. On the holiday weekend a choir from Montigny-le-Bretonneux Tim Crowley will present the Michael Collins will travel to Wicklow to perform with Story with unique insight into the life and death of the renowned Wicklow Male Voice one of the most iconic political and military figures Choir which should prove to be the in the history of our nation. concert of the year. Tim Crowley is a historian, writer and filmmaker from the Rebel County. Tim and his wife Dolores Last year the local choir travelled to the French have established and run the Michael Collins town for a series of concerts along with the Interpretive Centre and Museum near Clonakilty, Co Montigny choir and now everything is planned for Cork. Tim has family connections with Michael the return visit to Wicklow. Urban X won the prize for Best Overall entry the Bray St. Patrick's Day parade prizegiving cere- Collins and the 1916 Volunteers. Wicklow and Montigny have been twinned for mony last week. Pictured are Olivia Politikaite, Rachel Fisher, Mark Politikaite, Leon Griffin- The society's summer outing is scheduled for many years and the connection has remained very Offord, Georgia Treacy, Zalie and Safia Griffin-Offord. Urban X, run by Rachel Fisher, is a hip Saturday June 8th. This year they are travelling to strong throughout this time. hop dance company based around the Bray area. They strive to share their passion and positivi- the Cavan County museum in Ballyjamesduff. Wicklow Lions Club will be major supporters of ty with everyone and they really did that at the parade bringing colour and fun to the day. It Bookings for this popular outing will be taken at the this summer concert and all proceeds will go direct- was a unanimous decision by the judges after watching them perform at the reviewing stand. talk on April 2nd. ly to Wicklow Cancer Support. What’s Happening... Greystones Active Retirement Music at The Well Association activities There will be a concert in aid of Dementia Care on Tickets, bookings and enquiries at G.A.R.A Thursday 4th April at 8pm, in Cornerstone Church, booking office Tuesdays 10.30 to 11.30am. The Well, Bray (opposite the Royal Hotel), featur- ing the Wentchee Chamber Singers & Orchestra Visit to the National Concert Hall from Washington, USA, with special guest Wayne Wednesday 10th April 2019 @8pm. Woodman. R & R Sings The programe includes songs from the shows, jazz The Sound of Musicals. standards, spirituals, pop songs and traditional Irish Bus leaves Holy Rosary Car Park at 6.30pm. melodies. Entrance is Free, with donations to Tickets €45 to include bus and show. Dementia Care. For more information call 089 423 5171. Autumn Holiday to Celtic Ross Hotel Rosscarbery, Co.Cork. Greystones table quiz Sunday 22nd September 2019. 4 nights. 5 days. Bed, breakfast, evening meals, trips and entertainment Greystones First Responders are holding their annu- on 2 nights. al fundraiser table quiz on Thursday 4th April in Cost: €315 per person sharing. Greystones Golf Club at 8pm. A table of four costs Single supplement €15 per night.