homes & businesses WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL KILMAC POND 3 FOR THE SEA BRAY ATTACK page 4 page 6 page 8 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, , BRAY, , , , NEWCASTLE, , ASHFORD, , NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY, , LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, . 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, , 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. €40. There will be fantastic raffle prizes to be won. Booking deposit €50. Booking begins Tuesday 19th March at G.A.R.A. booking office. AONTU launch Delgany Thursday Group Open Door Day Centre in Bray wish to thank Loreto Transition Year students Orla Jackson, The national launch for AONTU, the new Party Melanie Walsh, Nicole McDonnell, Mairead Sheridan, Lilie Murray & Emily Sheridan for raising which is headed up by Peadar Toibin TD and The next outing for Delgany Thursday Club is to €1,054 for Open Door. The girls ran a fundraising ball in The Royal Hotel and also held a raffle in is supported by local Bray councillors Brendan Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum on 4th April, leav- the school. The students presented the cheque to Open Door last Thursday and also, as part of Thornhill and Oliver O Brien, will take place in the ing from Christ Church, Delgany, at 1.30pm. The cost their Eco UNESCO project, they planted Freesia and Irises in the conservatory for the members to Ballyfermot Community Centre on Saturday is €25 per person to include coach, guided tour and enjoy. This generous donation will go towards activities for adults with physical disabilities in the 6th of April. All are welcome to attend. scone with tea/coffee. North Wicklow and South County Dublin. Visit www.opendoor.ie or telephone 01 2867123 to find To book, contact Noelene (01 2876878), Peter (086 out more about Open Door. First Saturday Book Sale 8307644) or John (086 3566527).

On Saturday April 6th the April First Saturday Book Sale, which supports the Shankill Old Folks Association,will take place in the Shankill Old BRAY WICKLOW Folks Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, between 10am and 1pm so make a point of calling into it during Vevay Rd, Bray

that Saturday morning and pick up great reading LOCAL material for Easter. Donations of books, which must TDTD Auction Auction RoomRoom be in a good and clean condition, other than Times • Free Fitting is published by school/text books, will be accepted on that day. • Free Measuring WE ARE LOOKING FOR Wicklow Times, 5 Eglinton Road, Bray. Wicklow Sings choral festival Service • Free In Home ITEMS FOR AUCTION! Tel: 01-2869111 Do you enjoy singing in a group? Come to Wicklow Contacts: Sings Choral Festival on 6th April 4.15-5.45 at Advice & Design First auction is due to Temple Carrig School in Greystones for a relaxed, Service take place Early May. Shay Fitzmaurice, Managing Editor - joyful singing session with international singing • No Obligation [email protected] leader Katherine Zeserson. At 7pm see 400 commu- Date TBC. nity singers of all ages and musical genres in Quote Ian Colgan, News Editor - [email protected] concert. For bookings and information see Eventbrite.ie. The Wicklow Sings Event is support- *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* Contact Neville: 086 390 2612 Erika Doyle, Features Editor - [email protected] ed by Wicklow County Council and the Creative Tel: 286 5057 Fax: 201 4335 www.acmeblinds.com TD Auction Room, Ireland Programme. General enquiries - [email protected] email: [email protected] Saville House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow WICKLOW

Tuesday 2nd April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 ENFORCEMENT NOTICE ISSUED Wicklow County Council has served an enforcement notice to Kelly Drain Maintenance Services Ltd regarding an unauthorised development on land known as 'Drummin Farm'. The site, located in 80 metre-long wooden up the access road into Mass Path along the edge Delgany, encompasses fence along the outside the site from the of the site. Delgany parts of Drummin East of a section of the Farrankelly Road Community Council say and Kilpedder East. The embankment-hedgerow (Greystones Southern they now expect the enforcement notice boundary of the farmyard Access Route), and to issued on 22nd March and adjoining field to the reseed it with grass, Council to ensure that refers to: 1) The material east, and 3) The con- thereby restoring it to its both enforcement orders change of use of an struction and use of a original state as grass- are fully complied with. established farmyard and light hard-core surfaced land. They say that there has part of the adjoining private access roadway The notice follows a been an ongoing safety field, to use as a depot within the subject lands. separate notice issued to concern with large trucks and administrative opera- KDMS Ltd has 10 the company in June and other vehicles using tional base (including the weeks from the issuing 2017 regarding the high placing of four porta- of the notice to quit the steel palisade fence, this new road to access cabins); 2) The erection site, remove vehicles and which boxes in the the Farrankelly Road of a ship-lap style solid porta cabins, and to dig Delgany to Kilcoole main dual carriageway. Wicklow energy firm to create 50 new jobs Wicklow-based energy firm Crowley Carbon will create 50 new jobs in Enniskerry as part of a €10m investment in solar energy. The new roles will be based at Crowley Carbon headquarters in Powerscourt Estate and will bring to 250 the number of employees globally.

The expansion comes as the company committed to increase solar energy production in Ireland by 50% € with a 10m investment for three separate projects under the name Crowley Solar. Chief Executive Pictured: Maria and Elizabeth Cornyn at the Wicklow Welcomes Coffee Morning in the De La Norman Crowley said the company hopes to install more than 1,000MW of solar energy in Ireland over Salle Centre, in aid of the Wicklow Cancer Support Group. the next five years for its corporate customers, reducing Irish carbon emissions by 250,000 tonnes per annum in the process. They currently supply energy services to companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Bunge and General Electric. Mr Crowley said “Ireland's position on solar is unfortunately quite poor, with our installed base of solar standing at a mere 8MW in contrast to the UK, with similar sunlight, having 1,600 times more solar than we do.” Crowley explained that there are many myths surrounding solar that need to be debunked, adding that there is a “general understanding that because it rains a lot here in Ireland we have little or no hope of generating electricity from the sun, which is simply not true.” Crowley Carbon is one of Europe's fastest growing energy efficiency companies. Founded in 2009 the company focuses on reducing the energy consumption of large industrial and commercial sites. Application for over 200 Bray Rotary appeal for those affected by Cyclone Idai houses in Enniskerry Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi were (To include Kilmacanogue & Enniskerry) A planning application has been made recently devastated by Cyclone Idai leaving to An Bord Pleanala for a proposed tens of thousands homeless and hundreds, Strategic Housing Development in possibly thousands, dead. “I ask for your support Enniskerry for 218 residential units. The effects of Cyclone Idai will last for years, espe- cially in Beira, the Mozambican city hardest hit by the for Melanie so she can Capami Ltd lodged Enniskerry. storm that left more than 750 people dead. the application on 22nd The development The Rotary Club of Bray are organising a collection represent us on Wicklow March and a decision is would also include two next Saturday (6th April) outside the Holy Redeemer due to be made on the main vehicular accesses Church on Bray Main Street, and are appealing for the County Council and application in July. off the Glencree Road; public's support to help those affected by this disaster. The proposed devel- Repair, replacement and The damage to infrastructure in the countries affect- work closely with me opment would consist provision of new ed by Cyclone Idai-Mozambique, Zimbabwe and of 19 one-bed units, 42 drainage and pedestrian Malawi-has led to a loss of more than $1 billion, to get things done” two-bed units, 109 infrastructure including according to the Economic Commission for Africa. three-bed units, 45 four- lighting toward the Beira, one of Mozambique's largest cities, was the epi- bed units and 3 Five- town centre on centre of the disaster. bed units. The units Kilgarron Hill along the "We probably have lost about a billion dollars in would comprise of a Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Malawi in Glencree Road; All mix of own door apart- terms of resources, in particular the Beira port, the sig- associated site develop- ments, terraced housing, nature port of Mozambique, is essentially today almost ment and infrastructure semi detached and a thing of the past because of Cyclone Idai," Vera detached housing and works including ameni- Songwe, the UN's Economic Commission for Africa's vary in heights from ty spaces, landscaping, executive secretary, said. one to three stories. The open space, boundary "It is particularly distressing that severe damage has development would also treatments, vehicular been done to schools, hospitals, health facilities and include a childcare parking, bicycle park- other key infrastructure as this will have consequences facility. ing, utilities, internal not just for the emergency response phase but for the The development roads, footpaths and long-term efforts of these countries to eradicate pover- would be located on shared surfaces, play- ty and hunger," said Mami Mizutori of the UN's Office Killgarrong Hill, in the ground, site clearance for Disaster Risk Reduction. Townland of and temporary construc- With hundreds of people still missing, there has Parknasilloge, tion development. been no time to estimate the cost of rebuilding Beira, but it will take years. WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Call for 'safe routes to school' scheme Alice O'Donnell, local election candidate for Greystones has called for the introduction of a Safe Routes to School scheme to get more children walking and cycling to school. O'Donnell stated "Greystones school traffic has become busier each year as numbers of pupils increase. “The school that I teach part. progress this idea with in, St. Cronan's in Bray, “We have a lot of the support of our local took part in a pilot schools in our area and Minister Simon Harris.” scheme in 2005 to get many children do not Minister Simon Harris children walking and attend the school nearest said "I am absolutely sup- cycling to school and we to their home, this adds portive of this excellent managed to reduce the hugely to our traffic prob- idea and I will be work- numbers who were travel- lems and it is an issue that ing with Alice to ensure ling by car. I think it is we need to address given we can achieve this. I time to look at imple- the problem of climate launched the Healthy menting a similar plan change. While the scheme Alice O’Donnell Ireland Fund in 2017 in again and I believe the would require some order to support commu- Greystones area badly improvements to foot- parents to allow them to nities to make healthy needs it. A scheme like paths and pedestrian do so. I believe a scheme lifestyle choices. It is this can have many posi- crossings, the main like this could be co- vital that we are doing all tive effects, it will reduce investment would be in funded through the we can to put health and traffic and lead to better training children to cycle Healthy Ireland funds and wellbeing at the heart of health, both physical and and walk safely to school the National Transport local planning and mental for those who take and in influencing their Authority and I hope to development." Pictured: Pippins Parkinson with Cllr Tom Fortune at the launch of the new website Greystones.ie, last week. See story page 16 Council urged to improve public 'Delivery of community facilities is essential in Ireland's fastest growing village' safety at Kilmacanogue pond Wicklow County Council has been urged to improve public safety at towns to help, we can Sinn Féin representative and local election candidate for Wicklow East Muireann Dalton has Kilmacanogue pond after two lifebuoys went missing. Independent start making the neces- expressed serious concerns about the failure to provide public facilities and infrastructure in Local Election Candidate Rory O'Connor has written to Wicklow sary improvements Newtownmountkennedy, Ireland's fastest growing village. County Council's CEO Frank Curran requesting immediate action. together as a community." Dalton stated "While it's absolutely wonderful to see houses getting built and our beautiful village expanding, O'Connor, a candidate for Bray West, said "Kilmacanogue pond needs urgent it's very concerning that the community facilities that were promised for Newtown haven't happened. attention by the County Council, not only to increase public safety, but to maximise "There is no real plan on the table to show what the actual time frame for work is or what facilities are going its value in the community. To kickstart this process, I've requested that Wicklow to be provided. The people of Newtown are angry and can't afford to sit around waiting indefinitely for the Council replace the two lifebuoys. critically important community infrastructure. "It's a popular place for residents and it can be turned into a fantastic amenity if "Members of the community and I have started a petition calling on Wicklow to ensure that the needs of the the right resources are provided. If I'm elected, I want to see the Green community are met and a clear timeframe is put in place. We as a community are not going to stand idly by, we Infrastructure Development Plan Strategy amended to include the creation of a park want what we were promised. Rory O’Connor "The community has been promised a public park and community rooms. These should all be done in tandem in the village. It should be pretty affordable too, with excellent groups like tidy with the construction of badly needed housing, not at some distant point in the future, if ever." 'Bray should have a dog park' Bray Labour local election candidate Ian McGahon believes it's time that Bray should have a dog park, and thinks it could be located in the Ballywaltrim/Southern Coss area. STANLEY Roofing and Guttering 24 HOUR SERVICE! 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Tuesday 2nd April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 5 'Driving instructor shortage to blame for Wicklow test delays' Co. Wicklow has one of the longest waiting lists in the country for driving tests, with an average waiting time of 12 weeks. Fianna Fáil Local ing time to waiting list of and his hands-off approach Election Candidate for get a driving 14 weeks, to his role. It is nigh-on- Greystones, Elaine Willis, test. Despite Skibbereen has impossible to get around has criticised government the urgent 13.6 weeks, rural Ireland without efforts to rectify this situa- need for Newcastle access to a car. In forcing tion as the latest Road additional West has 13 young people to wait for Safety Authority (RSA) testers the weeks, while months on end to get a figures show that only 52 government Wicklow and driver's licence, this gov- driving test instructors has missed Shannon are ernment is denying them were hired last year. The their own Elaine Willis joint forth with target set by the govern- target at the a 12 week wait- access to jobs, educational ment for the same period end of 2018 with only 52 ing list. and opportunities, and social was 67. instructors hired. Carrick on Shannon have links. The solution is very Willis commented, "The "In the two years previ- the shortest waiting times simple. Minister Ross must government is failing in its ous, 13 and 15 instructors at 5.4 weeks. This situation up his game and ensure responsibility to bring were hired in 2016 and must be rectified without driving test instructors are down driving test waiting 2017. It is clear where this delay. hired so we see waiting times. At present there's an problem originates. "This is another fine times reduced," concluded estimated 29 weeks wait- Kilrush has an average example of Minister Ross Willis. Holidaymakers urged to check passports

Cllr Irene Winters is encouraging all families in Co. Wicklow to check their Muireann Dalton, Sinn Féin representative for Wicklow town and local election candidate, pictured passports before booking their flights this summer and to apply early, at least six weeks in above with John Brady TD, has welcomed the start of work on the long awaited 51 new social advance of travel. houses at the Convent Lands in Wicklow town. "From my years as a travel agent I know the May Bank Holiday Weekend leads to the biggest spike in She did however raise serious concerns regarding the 18 month delay in passport applications over the course of the year, as families across the country book their holidays. So commencing the scheme. When complete there will be 19 one-bed units, 22 two-bed units and ten I'm encouraging three-bed units. "The estate is being constructed by Public Private Partnership and a different body people to prepare, to check before you book and to renew online. will manage and maintain the estate for 25 years, after which Wicklow County Council will take it "Common incidences that can cause last minute dashes to the passport office, are children's passport over," Dalton said. "It's estimated that it will take about 12 months to construct and when complet- expiry dates being overlooked or some countries require your passport to be valid for a minimum length ed will help address the serious housing crisis." of time after your intended date of departure. "Both adult and child passports can be renewed online. Online applications are open 24 hours a day, 7 Wicklow Lions' mark of respect Funding for community projects days a week at www.dfa.ie/passportonline No need for a paper application form, witnesses or printed photos, however a signed consent form must also be submitted to the passport office for a child's renew- At their most recent meeting, members of Wicklow Funding workshops will be run by Wicklow and District Lions Club held a minute's silence as a County Council and Partnership al." mark of respect for Elizabeth Balbontin who sadly providing information about funding schemes that Cllr Winters added "The online method is convenient and secure, with current turnaround times of 10 passed away. are aimed at the revitalization of rural areas. working days. The postal express method currently has a turnaround of 15 working days (three weeks) but both these wait times are likely to increase as the main holiday season approaches. Elizabeth was a wonderful supporter of the Lions Information Workshop for Grant Schemes 2019 for Club and even more so a very important part of the this area will be held on Wednesday, 3rd of April in "If you are not eligible to use the online facility and are travelling in more than three weeks' time, you Wicklow Lifeboat fundraising committee. Her hus- the Brockagh Resource Centre at 7pm. Enquiries to can submit your application by Passport Express through your local post office. You can also make an band Santiago is a very active and highly respected County Wicklow Partnership 0402 20955 or Wicklow appointment to submit your application at the passport office in Dublin. member of the RNLI and Lions. County Council at 0404 20208. "A same day turnaround service is available if you are travelling within three days, however this ser- vice is by appointment only and costs double the normal fee per passport. There are a limited number of appointments per day and proof of travel will be required." Call for enhanced local authority powers as Ireland ranks last in EU local democracy index Labour's Local Election Candidate for Bray East, Anne Ferris, has welcomed The More Power To You campaign, organised by the SIPTU, Fórsa, and Connect trade unions, which calls for the substantial increase in revenue and funding for local Come into our authorities across the country and for the restoration of Town Councils which were abolished in 2014. The More Power to You campaign is in direct response to a research paper, commissioned by the three trade unions, titled Democracy Works If OPEN DAY You Let It, by Dr. Mary Murphy of Maynooth University. on the "The findings in Dr. on town development. regional economic effect of that decision, 10th April Murphy's research is Furthermore, they often development. The we readily admit that it both interesting and have much larger areas Labour Party's own leg- was a mistake and that in our facility in Bray timely", said Anne under their responsibili- islation on restoring Town Councils should Ferris, "in that it shows ty. The change from Town Councils has now be restored. between 1-5pm that only 8% of Irish Town Councils to received cross-party "I understand that the public spending occurs Municipal District support in the More Power To You at local governnment Council has also meant Oireachtas, with the • Find out more about level, compared to an a loss of staff in towns exception of Fine Gael, campaign is seeking EU average of over to carry out mainte- and is currently at com- commitments from what we do! 23%. The report also nance and repairs which mittee stage. political parties and finds that Ireland has far slows down the "Town Councils of old candidates in the • Free skin analysis fewer local municipali- response time to local were not perfect but the upcoming Council elec- • Visit our new ties than similar sized needs. real solution should tions on a range of local European countries. The "In Wicklow, we have have been to reform and government reform and Sensory lab new Municipal Districts seen our citizens, trade rebuild local democracy as a candidate in the that were meant to unions and local busi- at town level, not to Bray East area I am replace Town Councils nesses calling for the sweep everything away. [email protected] www.oriderm.com 01-2735454 totally supportive of this have not worked as well restoration of Town The Labour Party was in for towns. They are, in Councils. Towns have the government that car- campaign and of the effect, only sub-commit- always been the impor- ries collective responsi- Labour Party's legisla- tees of the County tant economic hubs that bility for the decision to tion to restore Town Councils and do not serve the wider econo- abolish Town Councils, Councils," concluded have the dedicated focus my and are essential for but having seen the Anne Ferris. WICKLOW

6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Jewel in Bray retail crown for sale as going concern One of the longest established newsagents in Bray is going on the market as a going concern. From glossy mags, weekly part-works and otherwise hard-to-get monthly periodicals to Irish, UK and international newspaper titles, the Gem, 16 Quinsboro Road has long been the 'go-to' desti- nation for generations of readers. According to selling Bray Sailing Club Instructor Jack Hannon, Councillor Steven Matthews, Bray Sailing Club agent Gabriel Dooley of Commodore Boris Fennema, Mary Hargadan from Bray Tidy Towns and Instructor Dan Hatter at the Dooley Auctioneers, the Gem's annual turnover of launch of the 'Three For The Sea' initiative. well in excess of €2 mil- lion per annum reflects its status as a glittering jewell The Gem newsagents on the Quinsboro Road in Bray 'Three For The Sea' campaign in Bray's retail crown. placed to attact passing known local and national Florence Road. "The Gem enjoys a trade." brands such as Molloy's A ground floor premises, prime position right next to For sale at €325,000 Bakery, Tesco Exress, the Gem disposes 1,164 aims to tackle beach plastics Bray's main post office at (freehold title), Gabriel Dunnes Stores and the square feet of space. Most the heart of town's retail Dooley says that the cur- founding branch of the of this is taken up by the Councillor Steven Matthews, along with Bray Sailing Club Commodore Boris and commercial district. rent owners have taken the O'Brien's Off-Licence main, front-of-house shop Fennema, sailing club instructors Jack Hannon and Dan Hatter and Bray Tidy Quinsoro Road is also the decision to sell in order to chain all located in close area (792 sq ft), with the Towns, launched the new '3 For the Sea' campaign on Bray Seafront last week. main route between Main focus on other aspects of proximity to the Gem. balance comprising a store Street at one end and Bray their business. Local retail trade is set to room, office, kitchenette The campaign's aim is to in our seas is at crisis Bray Sailing Club, recent way of highlighting that DART Station and the Together with nearby receive a further boost with and wc at back-of-house encourage everyone to point and this campaign winner of the Volvo Irish and getting the communi- regenerated Seafron at the Main Street and Castle the opening of the new (372 sq ft). take away three pieces of also seeks to further raise Sailing Training Centre of ty involved. other, so it has great visi- Street, Quinsboro Road Florentine Shopping For further information, plastic every time they awareness of the the Year award, hope to "Last year, Assistant bility in a high footfall remains a hive of local Centre, currently under call 01 20 10 300 or visit: visit the beach. problem." build on their 'Turn the Instructor Dan Hatter location that is ideally retail activity, with well- construction off nearby www.dooley.ie "We are all aware of the The campaign is based Tide on Plastics' cam- gave presentations to huge problem with plastic on initiative that original- paign that began last sea- Junior members on the pollution in our marine ly began in New Zealand. son as part of their Junior dangers that plastics pose Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa sold again environment and these "I was asked by Bray Training courses. Senior to our natural environ- signs are a polite request Sailing Club if we could Instructor, Jack Hannon ment which were fol- The MHL Hotel Collection last week agreed to acquire the 5-star Powerscourt Hotel to visitors to help by pick- do the same for Bray explained, "We want to lowed by beach clean-ups. Resort & Spa in Powerscourt Enniskerry from Sugarloaf Investments Limited for ing up a few pieces of Beach,” said Councillor instil a sense of responsi- This year, we aim to take an undisclosed sum. The transaction is subject to approval from the Competition plastic along our Matthews. "Bray Tidy bility and stewardship in it a step further and make seashore," said Green Towns supported the cam- our Junior members to our Junior Training pro- and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Party Councillor paign and we sourced look after our coast line. gramme 'single-use plas- Owned by a partnership comprising John Malone, John Lally and Paul Higgins the MHL Collection comprises Matthews. these attractive stone Everyone can make a dif- tic' free by providing re eleven 4-star and 5-star hotels, almost 2,000 bedrooms and over 1800 staff at locations in Dublin (7), Galway (3) "The amount of plastic engraved signs from ference and this '3 For the usable water bottles for and Limerick (1). Acquisitions over recent years include the InterContinental and the Westin in Dublin as well waste on our beaches and Shanganagh Monuments." Sea' initiative is a great our trainees.” as The Galmont in Galway (formerly the Radisson Blu). Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is one of Ireland's most luxurious 5-star hotels comprising over 200 bedrooms, more than 1,100sq. metres (12,000 sq. feet) of meeting and conference space, a popular restaurant, lounge and traditional Irish pub as well as an award winning spa, pool and leisure facilities. Located alongside two championship golf courses and the renowned Powerscourt Estate Gardens, Powerscourt is a 30 minute drive from Dublin city centre. Opened in 2006 as a Ritz Carlton, the hotel was acquired in 2013. The MHL Hotel Collection is the second largest hotel group in Dublin city with over 1,250 five and four star bedrooms and more than 1,850 bedrooms nationally. Revenues in 2018 exceeded €150 million.

COMHAIRLE CHONTAE CHILL MHANTÁIN Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTS ACTS 2000(AS AMENDED & Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to PLANNING & DEVELOPMENTS REGULATIONS 2001 (AS AMENDED) Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS Laragh - Visitor Access Recycled: In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2012, notice is • Screened Topsoil hereby given that Wicklow County Council propose to: • Screened no 2 soil Construct new development works in Laragh/ Glendalough to improve pedestrian accessibility, safety and traffic arrangements. • 4" Down Crushed Concrete We also accept for recycling: • Clay • Stone • Concrete • Tarmac • Sand • 4" Clean Crushed Concrete Plans and particulars of the proposed developments will be available for inspection or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the reception floor of Wicklow County Council, Station • 3" Down Crushed Concrete Road, Wicklow Town, Co.Wicklow and Wicklow Municipal District Office, Town Hall, Market Square, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow during office hours Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays for a period • 3" Clean Crushed Concrete from Thursday 4th April 2019 to Friday 3rd May 2019 inclusive. Also available to view on www.wicklow.ie

• Crushed Concrete Fines Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed developments dealing with the proper planning We can organise SITE CLEARANCES - no job too big or small • Crushed Tarmac Fines and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to Transportation, Water and Emergency Services, Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Station • No 2 Stone Road, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow on or before 12 noon on Friday 17th May 2019.

Also available: Allyson Minion, • Granite • Pebble • Sand Administrative Officer, Transportation, Water and Emergency Services, Email: [email protected] Tel: 01 286 8119 Mobile: 087 664 1866 County Buildings, Station Road, Wicklow, www.marrakeshltd.com Co. Wicklow. WICKLOW

Tuesday 2nd April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 7 €1 MILLION ALL WEATHER SPORTING FACILITY FOR NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY Councillor Shay Cullen last week welcomed the news that funding has been set aside to start work on an All Weather sporting facility for Newtownmountkennedy with further funding being sourced from Sports Capital Grants to ensure that up to €1 million will be invested into the facility. Cllr Cullen said “This is fantastic news and a mas- nity of Newtownmountkennedy get the resources sive boost for the people of and that funding that this growing community Newtownmountkennedy, which is the fastest grow- needs. ing village in the country with in excess of 1,000 "We have already secured €120,000 from the houses being built over the next few years. I have Town & Village Enhancement Scheme which is worked with the executive in Wicklow County being used to improve and upgrade new and exist- Council over the past while to ensure that amenities ing paths, work on a new junction at Dunnes Stores Pictured: Caroline Murphy, Marie Kennedy and Patricia Kenna at the Wicklow Wide Coffee for the people of Newtown are made a priority. which is something that I have worked on securing Morning in aid of Cancer Support which was held in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. “This all-weather facility will comprise of a full will be completed this year, and the Wicklow size Astro Turf Pitch to cater for GAA, soccer and Municipal District have ensured that there is money other community groups who may wish to avail of in the budget for public lighting and safety measures it. With the increase in development I believe that around Newtown. All this is very welcomed and I further recreational amenities are available through will keep working with community groups and the Boil water notice issued for Avoca the provision of parkland walkways and I will keep council to ensure that as much funding as possible working with the Council to ensure that the commu- will be secured for Newtownmountkennedy.” public water supply Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water Changes to SHS supported and Wicklow County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Avoca Ballinaclash Public Water Supply to protect employment service approximately 1,343 people. The Boil Water Notice not cooked prior to eat- Caution should be taken `Na' is not greater than was put in place last ing; Brushing of teeth; when bathing children to 200mg per litre. If it is, Bray and will CEO of Sunbeam House Services (SHS) Hugh Kane has Monday as a precaution- Making of ice - discard ensure that they do not then it is advisable to use no longer be the con- moved to allay concerns from parents over changes being ary measure following a ice cubes in fridges and swallow the bathing water a different type of bottled tact point but instead made to SHS's supported employment 'Connect' Service, failure in the treatment freezers and filtered water Prepare infant feeds water. If no other water is the more localised day process on the Avoca in fridges. Make ice from with water that has been available, then use this and says the changes will result in an improved service. services throughout the Ballinaclash Public Water cooled boiled water. brought to the boil once water for as short a time county, which also Supply. Use water prepared for and cooled. Do not use as possible. It is important Supported employ- of the connect service vice currently operates Irish Water drinking drinking when preparing included locations in water that has been re- to keep babies hydrated. ment allows SHS told Wicklow Times will be changed. water compliance and foods that will not be Bray and Arklow. boiled several times. If Great care should be clients with varying that is invaluable for Currently Connect "This change will operational experts are cooked (e.g. washing sal- bottled water is used for working with colleagues ads) taken with boiled water to abilities to work in the giving them a sense of operates as a single deliver an improved the preparation of infant open labour market. A independence. They team. In the new struc- in Wicklow County Water can be used for avoid burns and scalds as offering to those we feeds it should be boiled trained member of staff were concerned that a ture Connect staff (job Council to resolve this personal hygiene, bathing accidents can easily support, which will be once and cooled. If you from Connect (Job- redeployment of job coaches) will now be situation as soon as and flushing of toilets but are using bottled water for happen, especially with consistent with nation- coach) remains in the coaches would result in reassigned to our exist- possible. not for brushing teeth or preparing baby food, be children. background to provide reduced support for ing day services. From al policy for day ser- In the meantime, all gargling aware that some natural Additional information any support that may be employees in the ser- these localised hubs, vices 'new directions'. customers of this supply Boil water by bringing mineral water may have and advice is available at required to the employ- vice, and were also employment supports "No person will loose are advised to boil water to a vigorous, rolling boil high sodium content. The Boil Water Notices or by before use until further (e.g. with an automatic ee once they are fully concerned about losing will be offered as part their jobs as a result of legal limit for sodium in calling Irish Water's 24- notice. The areas affected kettle) and allow to cool. trained. As part of the the drop-in centre and of the offering to both this service improve- drinking water is 200mg hour customer care line at ment. We have commu- include Ballinaclash, Cover and store in a per litre. Check the label 1850 278 278. Updates service there is also a its social benefits. existing people who are Avoca and Ballymoneen. refrigerator or cold place. drop-in centre where Mr Kane told supported by job coach- nicated with all our on the bottled water to are available at Water Water must be boiled Water from the hot tap is make sure the sodium or Supply Updates the employees can Wicklow Times es as will other people families and engaged for: Drinking; Drinks not safe to drink. meet, talk and socialise. "Following a review of who need such support. with our staff and their made with water; Domestic water filters The parent of one all our day services, "The centralised union on this service Preparation of salads and will not render water safe SHS client who is part how the Connect ser- Connect locations in improvement." Update on similar foods, which are to drink water supply Irish Water has informed Cllr Edward Timmins that it is continuing to progress investigative works in the Dunlavin area. Cllr Timmins requested an update on the works and was informed by Irish Water that "Initial How Clean is Roofing Specialists Hydrogeological investi- gations of the location your water tank? • New Roofs • Roof repairs have been undertaken and • Chimney’s • Pointing • Gutters we are now progressing Don’t wash in dirty water! investigating historical • Flat Roofs • Upvc Fascias & Soffits trial wells with a view to Get us to clean it for you carrying out yield tests to Cllr Edward Timmins Attic Water Tank Cleaning is a professional • Fully Insured • All work Guaranteed secure a safer and more secure water supply. tions wells in Q2 and Q3 service in removing residues and bacteria from • 24 hour service ATTIC "Should this be unsuc- 2019. your attic water tank. cessful, we have also "Irish Water is also cur- TANK LIDS • New Builds • Extensions chosen locations to • Work carried out by a qualified plumber rently in the process of SUPPLIED • Renovations • General Building undertake new trial well assessing the Reservoir & FITTED • Plumbing & Heating drilling. All investigative condition. Initial assess- Secure your • Tiling works are planned for Q1 ments have taken place - Q2 2019 and on the tank with a • Property Maintenance and options for cleaning fitted lid and basis of this being suc- and minor repairs and avoid unwanted • Bathroom Renovations cessful we will progress remedial works are cur- contamination • Pond Pumps/Pond Cleaning negotiations with rently being scoped. It is landowners and any planned that works on- required statutory pro- site would take place in Tel: 087 673 7357 www.atticwatertankcleaning.ie cesses to install produc- Q2 - Q3 2019." WICKLOW

8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 2nd April 2019 AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE IN WICKLOW FELL IN 2019 The price of the average three-bed semi in County Wicklow fell by -0.7% in the first three months of this year, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.

Wicklow prices rose by 5.3% to €289,000 in the past year, the REA Average House Price Survey found. The survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland's typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of the second-hand property market in towns and cities countrywide to the close of last week. "As we approach Brexit, we are starting to see an effect in the market, with buyers becoming nervous about an exposure to reduction in price values," said Emma Kitson, Dalubuhle Ncube, Sukhi Kaur and Keira Kaur at the Wicklow Welcomes Coffee Morning in aid of the Matt Forkin of REA Forkin, North Wicklow, where the average three-bed semi € € Wicklow Cancer Support Group. is currently selling for 315,000 - down from 320,000 in December. REA Forkin have also reported the market stabilising in Wicklow town with average time to sell rising from six weeks to eight, and a fall of 1.41% in the Bray market with sales times rising from five weeks to eight, with the selling price of an average three bed semi at €320,000 and €350,000 respectively. Wicklow towns set to benefit from "We have seen an increase in the cash percentage of purchases, which reflects an increase in investors coming to the market," said Simon Murphy of REA Murphy, and , where a three-bed semi is currently major new Fáilte Ireland scheme averaging at a price of €170,000 - unchanged over the past 12 months. The average semi-detached house nationally now costs €235,898, the Q1 REA Average House Price Survey has found - a fall of -0.16% on the Q4 2018 Fáilte Ireland will invest €15.5million through the local authorities to munity groups who con- figure of €236,287. sider their town to either boost the attractiveness and tourism appeal of up to 62 towns across be a tourism destination the country. town or have the poten- tial to develop as one. Hammer attack in Bray The Fáilte Ireland which have the potential experience in key towns. which can keep tourists They can also be used by scheme is part of the to become a 'destination To be successful in engaged for more than smaller towns and vil- 11 hours a day, including National Tourism town' for tourists. With their funding submis- lages with the potential Gardaí in Bray are investigating an assault that occurred on three hours in the Development Authority's Fáilte Ireland research sions, Councils will be to further develop as day evening; 3) A selection Adelaide Road, Bray, on Thursday the 28th of March at work to drive a better consistently showing that expected to identify trip destinations. Fáilte regional spread of over- attractive towns and towns that have: 1) At of accommodation - approximately 8pm. Ireland's CEO Paul Kelly seas and domestic visi- cities are key motivators least one visitor attrac- Towns will need accom- said: tors and spend. Through for overseas holidaymak- tion of scale that can modation stock of at "Our new investment A male in his sixties was beaten with a hammer and received head wounds. He the scheme1, every local ers coming to Ireland, the drive tourism demand; 2) least 300 beds to become was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment after paramedics treated him at the scheme will provide authority in the country, new scheme will provide A range of things to see a seasonal destination scene. including Wicklow funding to Councils to and do for two days - A town (and 1,000 beds to Wicklow County It's been reported that the victim is a well known photographer and that the County Council, will be enhance public spaces town that hopes to attract operate as a year-round Council with a spring- attacker is known to him. At the time of going to press Gardai had not made an able to bid for funding of such as squares, overnight visitors needs destination) or be a town board to develop towns arrests but were following a definite line of enquiry. between €250,000 and streetscapes and markets to offer a variety of that has the potential to with untapped potential €500,000 to develop up in a way that will engage attractions, activities and grow its bedstock in the from transit zones to des- to two towns in their area tourists and enhance their entertainment options future; 4) A range of tinations where visitors food offerings to meet want to stay longer and the visitor needs includ- experience local ing a range of options for culture." light snacks, tea/coffee, The scheme officially lunch and dinner. opens this month for In order to support applications from Local communities and Local Authorities and will Authorities with their close in September. applications, Fáilte Fáilte Ireland's regional Ireland has established teams will work with Adelaide Road, Bray Development Guidelines for Tourism Destination each Local Authority to Towns to provide a identify towns in every framework for applica- county which have the tions and set out the key potential to grow their drivers of what makes a tourism economy. They town appealing to the will then assess the international tourist. development need using Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 These guidelines are the Destination Town Riverview House intended as a practical Framework unveiled Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.com aid to Local Authorities, today, as well as the Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] Chambers of Commerce, town's potential to drive LEADER Programme a greater regional and Local Action Groups and seasonal spread of Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims other business and com- tourism. Wills, Probate & Estate Planning Glendalough Car Conveyancing / Probate Law Boot Sales General Litigation For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do not The next car boot day will be on Sun, 7th hesitate to contact Rory, Brian, Eilish, Clare-Ann or Ian. of April, open from 10am to 4pm. Rory P. Benville B.C.L. Bargains on practically anything from household Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. items to garden additions, and even vintage or antique Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. treasures. Vans must be booked in. Please pre-book Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre on Ian Bracken L.L.B. 0404-45600 or email [email protected] if you wish to book an indoor space or if you prefer to sell outside *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement just show up at 8am on the morning. WICKLOW

Tuesday 2nd April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 9 Nuns Cross NS has Biodiversity Day of Action On Friday 22nd March, Nun's Cross National School held a Day of Action as they are working towards their 5th Green Flag, on Biodiversity. Participants said it was a great day that involved the whole school. Within the Green Flag programme, there are nine flags that schools can work towards. Currently in Co. Wicklow, there are twenty schools working towards their Biodiversity Flag.

School Principal, Ms Towns; The children in day." In Wicklow, there are Ward said: "The Green 3rd and 4th class each The school has organ- 110 Green Schools, with School Committee is brought in something for ised a guest speaker to different flags. The made of representatives the existing bug hotel and come and talk to the stu- Green-Schools is from 3rd-6th Class and repainted it also; and 5th dents about birds and how their co-ordinator is Ms and 6th class made sure they will use their new Ireland's leading environ- Heaphy. They are a fan- that the pond was suffi- homes that have been cre- mental management and tastic group who are eager ciently clear of weeds for ated. award programme, work- for lots of new ideas to the frogspawn to continue There will also be a ing with primary and continue their journey their cycle as well as visit from some local bee secondary schools across towards a sustainable painting the fences, flow- keepers this month who the country Promoting environment. The com- er pots, PE shed and will teach the children long-term, whole-school mittee are continuously buddy bench that are in about the importance of action for the environ- working on litter and the school garden. bees in the environment. ment Green-Schools is a recycling as well as water Ms. Ward continued: "It is great to see such student-led programme Ryan Gannon, Ms Ward, Zach Johnston, Ms Heaphy, and Louisa Smith at Nuns Cross National and energy conservation "Overall, there were 140 strong community spirit with involvement from School's biodiversity day of action within the school." children and many parent around the school in the Every class had their helpers involved. The weeks leading up to the wider community. role to play: Junior and school is transformed into today. Everyone has been Senior Infants planted a bright, colourful place getting stuck in to help us wildflowers and bulbs in a for biodiversity to contin- get our biodiversity flag. Bray to get Jigsaw new flower bed at the ue to flourish. The money Our school is looking edge of the school 'forest'; for the painting materials wonderful. We hope the 1st and 2nd Class painted was raised by a bake sale work we have done today bird houses and bat boxes from 5th and 6th and will attract more visitors Youth Mental that were donated by par- donations from parents to our school," Ms. Ward ents and Ashford Tidy ensured the success of the concluded. Health Service Minister Simon Harris last week announced that Wicklow will have a Jigsaw Youth Mental Health Service from this year. Speaking as he made the announcement, Minister Harris said: "I have been work- ing to deliver a Jigsaw to Wicklow since before I was Minister for Health. I have had the pleasure of working with an incredibly dedicated team in the Bray Area Partnership and other community organisations locally through this process and I was delighted to be able to inform them last week that the decision has now been made and plans are underway to open the service this year." Minister Harris has arranged for the local preparation groups to come to the Department of Health next week to meet with Jigsaw and the HSE to progress plans. Speaking about this meeting, he said: "The group who worked on preparing an application for Jigsaw have been incredible throughout this process and I have met with them in House and in the constituency regularly. I am meeting with them again this week but this time we will be focusing on plans to deliver the Lily Webster, Ethan Grant, and Sebastian Bruno planting seeds at Nuns Larry Smyth and Harry Smith at the biodiversity service. I am really excited to finally be in a position to get this fantastic resource Cross National School's biodiversity day of action Day of Action at Nuns Cross National School open in Bray to serve young people throughout Wicklow. I have visited Jigsaw projects in other locations and I each time I have been blown away by their success and the level of youth buy in. From working with the newtwork on Jigsaw activists in our area, I know the Wicklow Jigsaw will be no different. It will be a fantastic asset for our community. "I really look forward to sharing more details with constituents when the location and opening arrangements are confirmed. This is such positive news, I want to thank the Bray Area Partnership and all out local mental health groups for working with me to ensure we got this across the line." WICKLOW

10 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 2nd April 2019

he death of a loved one is a deeply upsetting time. However, this is one time when decisions cannot be put Toff so it is often good to agree as many details as possible in advance when it comes to saying goodbye in the way your loved on would have wanted. Planning a funeral guide to funerals notify authorities of the can actually give the should the responsibili- death. Call your local mourner a sense of ty fall to you to organ- emergency number to control and preparation ise the final arrange- report the death. The over the one thing they ments for a loved one. authorities will call the can't control. Not all of the points coroner. Although it Organisation is the key here will apply to your may not actually be to planning a funeral in particular situation, but necessary to call the the midst of grief and many will. coroner, it is a good sadness at the death of If the death of loved idea to do so, especial- a loved one. one occurs outside of a ly if the deceased had Wicklow Times has hospital or nursing insurance policies. outlined a practical home you may need to The police are

required to notify next attend the funeral. bers and look for taking place, the type funeral service, you of kin but there will Don't forget to include address or phone of coffin (casket) you need to consider when likely be other rela- close friends. You or books that can help get and whether or not and where the service tives who should be the authorities may you with your task. you hire funeral cars. will be conducted, i.e. included, especially if call the funeral home Most people in Ireland If you plan to have a before burial or crema- they need to travel that will be taking care contact a funeral direc- some distance to of the arrangements tor for help with funer- for the funeral and al arrangements. The calling hours. Notify Irish Association of any relatives who will Funeral Directors is be having a part in the undertaker indus- planning the calling try's trade association. hours and details of Individual funeral the funeral and set up arrangements vary a time to meet with the widely and depend on, funeral director to finalise the plans. among other things, Discuss who will be where the funeral is responsible for funeral expenses for billing purposes. If there is an executor for the estate of the deceased, this person usually handles this responsibility, but it is entirely up to the family to determine who should handle this responsibility. Often families will divide this responsibility between several family members. Gather the information you will need for the comple- tion of the death cer- tificate at the funeral home. Parent's names including middle ini- tials, date of birth of the deceased, their place of work (Name and address) and occu- pation of the deceased. If the deceased left specific instructions regarding preferences for funeral and burial arrangements, with a list of people to be notified, your job is that much easier. If not, you'll need to con- sult other family mem- WICKLOW

Tuesday 2nd April 2019 TimesLOCAL FEATURE 11

tion/ after burial or liked or directed to be ket. not been purchased or cremation, at the funer- included. Decide on the type engraved. al home, or church, Consider the type of of flower arrangements Decide if there will temple, mosque or at burial: Cemetery plot- to be provided by the be a wake or other the graveside. If one has been previ- family. Relatives and gathering to celebrate The funeral director ously purchased, bring other mourners may the life of the will guide you through the deed to the plot also need to be advised much of the planning with you, if you have as to your desired flo- deceased. Consider process. Use the it, to the funeral home ral selections. where and when to following checklist to when you make your Consider setting up hold this gathering. when meeting with plans. pictures or a photo If you decide to your funeral director. If you know you album to remind publish an obituary, Clothing & jew- have a plot but don't mourners and family contact the Editor for ellery: If this will be a have the deed in your of good times or spe- further information. traditional burial you possession, the funeral cial events in the life The Editor will more need to consider cloth- director can contact of the deceased. than likely request a ing & jewellery for the cemetery overseer Arrange for pallbear- your loved one. You to arrange confirma- ers. Usually four to six photograph of the may want to bring tion. Otherwise a plot men are needed. The deceased and informa- clothing with you will need to be pur- pallbearers are usually tion on their life. when you meet with chased. The funeral next of kin or close the funeral director to director will assist you friends. Ask the funer- make the plans, but with this. Vault - al home to arrange for this is not essential. Choose a vault. Your this service. Remember any special funeral director will Consider who will pins or jewellery. describe the various provide transportation Special pins would types available. for the family to the include but are not Mausoleum - Select gravesite. limited to Union and the casket or container Transportation of the association member- (wood, metal, card- deceased is usually ship pins. Also watch- board (cremation), provided by the funer- es, earrings, necklaces, urn). Open or closed al home. tie tacks, cuff links, or casket - Decide A temporary marker anything that the whether it will be may be selected if a deceased particularly opened or closed cas- permanent marker has

McCrea's Funeral Homes McCrea's Funeral Homes in Wicklow Town have opened a new purpose-built cremation and All Denominational chapel located on the Dublin Road in Wicklow Town.

Niall McCrea said: "having listened to bereaved families over the years who had to face the burden and stress of travelling to Dublin at this very sensitive and difficult time in their lives, we decided to try and make their requests happen by opening the new purpose-built cremation chapel." The family can now have the service of their loved one in their local area without having to worry about traffic and long distance travel. Niall said that the new All Denominational chapel "caters for all members of society and their beliefs. This new facility gives people the option to have a service to suit their requirements and make the service for their loved one a special day in their lives.” The service will be tailor-made to suit the family's needs and with no additional charges for services. “Live streaming of the service is also available for those people unable to attend. You can call into McCrea's to view at any time or we can be contacted 24 hours a day on 0404- 69000.” WICKLOW

12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 2nd April 2019

Celebrating

History was made recently when the members of Arklow Municipal District held their monthly meeting Scoil San Eoin National School in . 5 years in Welcoming everyone to Redcross, the Cathaoirleach of Arklow Municipal District, Cllr Miriam Murphy, said: "Having the meeting in Redcross today creates a little bit of history as this is the first ever Council meeting to be held in the village." Pictured are Arklow councillors planting a tree business in Scoil San Eoin National School, Redcross, to mark the occasion. in Arklow Michael O’Neill 39a Wexford Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Arklow port 'ideal' for Tel: 0402 24295 G F Gammell Financial Services S BROKERS & CONSULTANTS wind park service base LORNA GAMMELL QFA Representatives from SSE Airtricity addressed Arklow coucillors at their recent for this project, it would from each of the rele- MORTGAGES • PENSIONS meeting about the possibility Arklow Harbour being the location for the service base be fully accommodated. vant municipal districts for the Arklow Bank Wind Park. He added "I sincerely to collect responses to LIFE • INVESTMENTS hope that it comes to the plans. But they said Arklow because we Welcoming the project groups that would bene- By Cathy Lee think Arklow would be that the technical capa- need it". Wicklow Port T: 0402 91900 and the interest in con- fit from this". The com- the ideal port. There's bilities of the available but highlighted his con- is another location SSE structing the base in munity fund aspect very good water there at ports, vessel accessibili- cern about the need for are considering. Arklow, Cathaoirleach comes from the promise the moment and most of ty, landbank detailed T: 01 2 876 345 the SSE team to devel- SSE spoke about the Murphy said she would of the company to sup- the time there is com- and private landhold- op a relationship with need for workers in be "very much hoping port local communities plete 24-hour access to ings will determine areas such as turbine M: 086 809 9788 that Arklow would get through sponsorships those already in use of the port. I really think which port they can go maintenance, vessel this. Particularly think- and funding. the harbour, thinking it's no contest", said ahead with. crew, engineering and www.GammellFinancial.com ing about community Cllr Pat Fitzgerald particularly of those in Cllr Fitzgerald adding They assured the administration. Cllr groups, there are a lot of welcomed the project the fishing industry. "I that if space was needed members that the regu- Regulated by the Central Bank Of Ireland Tommy Annesley asked lar activities of the har- about employment bour can be facilitated guarantees and the lifes- alongside the activities pan of the turbines that of the windfarm. Once FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY will potentially be con- they have compared the structed on site. He was options and have informed members that 15 Derreen Drive, Friars Hill, Wicklow Town, 67CX72 approval to start, they turbines last for about Detached 4 BEDROOMS house and separate garage 30 years and that the see this becoming a company hope that once reality in the coming this time passes that the summer months, but the relationship will not end windfarm would be there, and as technology estimated to start in moves2024. The windfarm is forward that more can predicted to be visible be constructed when from Wicklow Head all needed. the way down to Cllr Sylvester Bourke Courtown, and so all said that he sees the communities along the scheme as not only coast will be spoken to good for the economy about this. Your Local Solicitor - On Your Side in county Wicklow, but There are also plans for the whole of the to appoint a local fish- country. The team at eries liaison officer and www.hylandsolicitors.ie SSE are now on tour a community liaison visiting councillors officer. . 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f you haven't paid a visit to Arklow recently, then you will be pleasantly surprised as business in the town is booming with the main shopping area in the Itown now stretching from the Wexford Road through the Main Street and down to Lower Main Street, and across the bridge to Ferrybank where you'll find the Bridgewater Shopping Centre.

Boutiques, shops, cafes and restaurants, beauticians and pharmacists can also be found on side streets. Indeed, there are plenty of reasons to shop local in Arklow and to visit Arklow. Locals will be able to find everything they need on their doorstep, while visitors to the town will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of choice and the high quality goods on offer in the main shopping areas of the town. Arklow has transformed itself in recent years and is now a vibrant shopping district that has plenty to offer to attract consumers from all over Wicklow. If you haven't paid Arklow a visit lately, now is the perfect time. Arklow's flower basket scheme Following on the success of the Flower Basket Scheme over the last two years, ARKLOW Arklow Town Team (ATT) will continue to enhance and improve the image of Arklow's Main Street by once again launching a Flower Basket Scheme this year.

Research has shown building by AMD staff tributing to making should contact Deirdre that this type of scheme (for new participants); Arklow bloom for 2019 Bentley by email at can bring many social and Connection to the irriga- should contact Arklow [email protected] or ark- environmental benefits to tion system if business is Town Team, indicating lowtownteam@wicklow- a town. located on Upper Main the number of baskets coco.ie or phone the and brackets, if any, Arising from feedback Street to Lower Main Arklow Municipal required. received from businesses, Street (Laffins Lane). District Office at 0402 the Town Team will pur- An irrigation system Anyone requiring any 42700. Closing date for chase fuller and brighter has been installed from further details on the orders is Friday, 5th April baskets and have entered Upper Main Street to flower basket scheme or into an agreement with Lower Main Street wishing to place an order 2019. Topline Bolands Arklow (Laffins Lane). to provide the baskets this Businesses outside of the year. irrigation system may However, it has been also purchase baskets but, necessary to increase the will be responsible for FFLORALLORAL cost of a basket to watering their own bas- €45.00. For this amount kets. participants will receive Baskets will be deliv- the following: A fully ered during the last week AAFFAIRSFFAIRS planted 16" flower basket in May and collected at (with plant food and the end of September for water crystals); Wall reuse in 2020. Any busi- 32 Main Street, Arklow Bracket mounted on ness interested in con- Tel: 086 217 2659 E:[email protected]

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20192019 Wicklow County Council is joining forces with An Taisce for the annual National Spring Clean campaign, working together with communities throughout the county to tackle the problem of litter.

Throughout April the National Spring Clean is National Spring Clean operated by An Taisce in will encourage communi- partnership with Wicklow ties and local groups to County Council and sup- take on the problem of lit- ported by the Department ter in local areas in order of Communications, to see the benefit of a lit- Climate Action and ter free environment. Environment.

Pictured is Minister Richard Bruton with Katherine Hogan, Corporate Affairs Director of Mars Ireland and Wrigley, and Dr. Michael John Friendly family run business est 1984 O'Mahony, Director of An Taisce's Environmental Education Unit, at the launch of the National Spring Clean. Dunlavin PURE Mile volunteers at a recent clean-up.

The National Spring make a meaningful and bottles and keep cups for ANTO’S TREE Clean campaign Ireland is positive contribution in coffee. largest and longest run- their own communities. The Council has ning anti-litter campaign. This year, the 2019 ini- installed water fountains SERVICES Local Authorities help co- tiative wants to raise in Greystones and in three Pruning, Reductions and Removal Tidy up for Spring ordinate clean-up activi- awareness about the link secondary schools to cut ties for communities with- between litter and climate down on single use con- Fully in their counties. They change - the biggest chal- tainers. 50% OFF SELECTIVE PAVING FOR also provide for the dis- lenge of our time - to All Aspects of Insured The bottle filling foun- Tree posal of all rubbish and highlight how combined tains in the schools have THE MONTH OF APRIL waste materials collected. local actions can have a counters so their success Tree Surgery Surgeon • Landscaping & Building Work ✔ Over the past 21 years, global effect. All work guaranteed can be measured. One • Concrete imprint for 7 years the National Spring Clean Clean-ups are one end school recently reported • Roll on lawns ✔ has been focussed on the of the story but preventing Tel: 087 610 9128 • Asphalt Tarmacadam No payment until 20,500 uses for a machine job is complete message of collective litter is also critical to • Paving responsibility we share in reduce its impact and min- installed last January. ✔ • Restoration of old pavement Fully insured and tackling and preventing imise consumption of Reusable containers can • Steam and sealed registered our national litter prob- resources. Wicklow quickly reduce the amount of waste and litter Furze Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18 lem. By participating in County Council is work- organised cleanups, ing with schools and Tidy generated helping us take T:01 2800090 M: 087 4442111 groups and individuals of Towns groups to promote action on Climate all ages come together to a switch to reusable water Change. www.dublinpaving.com An Taisce estimates that 500,000 people were involved in last year's Best of luck to all Tidy Town volunteers & Committees campaign as volunteers with over 2,600 tonnes of litter collected in 2018. It • Household Rubbish • Garage Rubbish is hoped that 2019 will build on this progress and • Garden Clearance • WEEE Removal make this year's event the • Office Clearance • One Call Clears All multimetals most successful ever. In anticipation of the • Fully Licensed and Insured Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals official launch, a number recycling ltd. of clean-up events in the Environmental Waste Solutions Leinster region have Phone Derrick: 087 4195506 already been taking place in March. E: [email protected] On 16th March, a TELEPHONE: 0404 64 934 spring clean of the L3280 from Rathmoon to the Pike, Twyford's Lane and AUTHORISED TREATMENT FACILITY Carrigeenhill (Baltinglass,) has taken place. This was done with the support of the Pure TURN YOUR Mile project and after the cleanup Pure Mile signs LEONLEON will be erected along the WASTE METAL route. Ballycoog INTO €€€€ Development Project held RECYCLINGRECYCLING ltd.ltd. IMMEDIATE their National Spring Clean event on March PAYMENT 21st. Croghan Ind. Est., Emoclew Rd, Arklow With over 150 events in County Wicklow, some- AUTHORISED TREATMENT FACILITY FOR THE thing will be happening DESTRUCTION OF END OF LIFE VEHICLES, near you but if you want to organise an event for METAL MERCHANTS 12 Cyd. Builder 14 Cyd. Industrial Multimetal Recycling can collect all your own locality, register your waste metals and process them with www.nationalspring- BEST OF LUCK TO ALL clean.org and become part in an environmentally sound manner of the campaign. An INVOLVED IN TIDY TOWNS Taisce and Wicklow Farmers, Mechanical & Engineering County Council will pro- 35 Cyd. Roll-On Businesses, Demolition & Factory Clearouts vide clean-up kits while Telephone: 0402 41691 the Council can organise a collection of litter The Murrough, Wicklow Town. Email: [email protected] picked up. [email protected] WICKLOW

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16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Where are Wicklow's wintering waterbirds? A new BirdWatch Ireland study has found that the number of waterbirds wintering in Ireland has declined by 15% over the past five years and 40% since the mid-1990s, and Co. Wicklow has been no exception.

The study from the Kilcoole-based BirdWatch Ireland's conservation team, organisation has shown that Wicklow's "and the declines we're seeing in Ireland wetland areas - home to species such as are consistent with the global pattern of the Wigeon, Shoveler, Mallard, Great- declines. According to figures published crested Grebe, Golden Plover, Lapwing, by BirdLife International in 2017, 17% Curlew, and many more - have of all waterbird species are considered shown very rapid declines in these pop- globally threatened, which is extremely ulations. concerning. Numerous pressures can BirdWatch Ireland have described the impact migratory birds on their breeding survey results as "truly shocking". grounds, along their migration route, The wintering wigeon population in and at their wintering sites, and we North Wicklow's coastal marshes know that climate change is playing a descreased from 1,602 in 2010/11 to 913 significant role." in 2015/16, while the number of According to BirdWatch Ireland, Mallards in this time period fell from recent studies have shown that climate 353 to 118. The Lapwing population change is causing shifts in the migratory plummeted from 1,562 to 340. In behaviour of many of our familiar win- Arklow's ponds, the black-headed gull tering waterbirds. Milder winters mean decreased from 356 in 2010/11 to 98 in that many species no longer have to Lawless Academy of Irish Dancing won Best Community prize at the Bray St. Patrick's Day parade prizegiving ceremony 2015/16. migrate as far as Ireland in order to find last week. Pictured are Alanah O'Brien, Summer Murphy, Sue Lawless, Kaylee Buckley, Lauren Curry, and Sadbh McDonald. Co. Wicklow, with numerous wetland ice-free wetlands. But in addition, cli- This year The Lawless Dance Academy celebrated their 4th birthday. They are community based, and have their studio on the sites, is an important wintering area for mate change is making conditions Dargle road. They have just reached over 100 dancers and have some Dublin Leinster and all Ireland champions in their migratory waterbirds (ducks, geese, increasingly unsuitable on the breeding academy. They put on a great show on St Patrick's Day and impressed the judges at the reviewing stand. swans and wading birds, amongst oth- grounds, with the resulting poorer ers) that breed at Arctic latitudes and breeding success, meaning that in some migrate southwards to spend the winter years, very few young are raised at all. on our estuaries, coastal bays, rivers and "BirdWatch Ireland is keen to stress lakes. that problems at wetland sites here are World's most livable town gets These waterbirds are monitored also likely to be affecting these species, through the Irish Wetland Bird Survey making it harder for them to find food (I-WeBS), which is funded by the and conserve energy in advance of their National Parks and Wildlife Service epic spring migrations. Factors such as its own dedicated website (NPWS) (Department of Culture, disturbance from increased recreational Heritage and the Gaeltacht) and coordi- use of wetlands by people and unleashed nated by BirdWatch Ireland. Each win- dogs, loss of habitat from changes in A new dedicated website promoting all the attractions of County Council for mak- Donnelly praised the new ter, birdwatchers volunteer to count land use, including development and Greystones was launched last week in The Hot Spot. ing community innova- website, saying waterbirds in their local areas, together agricultural intensification, as well as tion central to town man- "Greystones.ie is a one- with staff of NPWS and BirdWatch pollution have all been identified as The website, 2020 Town Team, Harris said "The develop- agement and develop- stop-shop for everything Ireland. The data collected enable regu- pressures upon wintering waterbirds. Greystones.ie, highlights Greystones Municipal ment of the Town Team, ment." the town has to offer. I lar assessment of the numbers and Strict enforcement of the laws that pro- all of the great things District and Wicklow Greystones 2020, was a The new website will was delighted to be invit- trends of our wintering waterbirds. tect sites designated for waterbirds Greystones has to offer, County Council. really positive step for- highlight the many bene- ed to the site's official "The rate of these declines is alarm- around the country is essential so that and is a joint project Speaking after the ward for our town and fits of living and working launch at the Hot Spot ing," said Brian Burke, lead author of Ireland can play its part in the conserva- between the Greystones launch, Minister Simon indeed the surrounding in Greystones as well as Music Club on Tuesday the study and a key member of tion of these special migratory species." communities. Following promoting businesses in and wish all those the closure of the the town and its wonder- involved the very best of Chamber of Commerce, ful amenities and tourist luck. the town needed a central attractions. This website "The idea is creative committee to drive will be a platform to pro- and brilliantly executed progress. The Town Team mote everything using quality production were the perfect solution. Greystones has to offer as to highlight Greystones as The Town Team is a plat- a destination for tourists, a great place to live, work form to support for potential investors and and play. Huge praise social, cultural and eco- residents. must be given to the nomic development Also included is an designers and content opportunities in events page to provide an managers who've manage Greystones. opportunity to showcase to deliver a product that "I was delighted to join 'What's On' for both visi- competes with some of the Town Team and tors and community alike. the best sites around. Greystones Municiple "This website will be a "One of the nicest District to launch the forum to promote every- aspects of Greystones.ie website on Monday. I had thing Greystones has to is that it strives to be the pleasure of a sneak offer as a destination for inclusive. It has managed preview of the website tourists, potential to strike a perfect balance and it looks fantastic. It is investors and residents between tourists and the perfect reflection of and is vitally important to locals, it celebrates our what our town is. It is promote the 'Most rich heritage while welcoming, warm and Liveable town in the embracing a dynamic fun. I know it will help World' on the world future and most impor- people to see all that stage", commented tantly shows that our Greystones has to offer. Grainne McLoughlin, town is open to everyone. Cllr Grainne McLoughlin was presented with a "I want to thank our Chairperson of In short, Greystones.ie is bouquet by Minister Simon Harris, in recognition fantastic Greystones Greystones 2020. a superb showcase for the of her work on the new website Town Team and Wicklow Fianna Fáil TD Stephen town." The Lapwing: On the decline in Wicklow. Pic: Brian Burke WICKLOW

Tuesday 2nd April 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 17 Fire training day held in Avondale Forest Park Andrew Doyle, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Food, Forestry and Horticulture recently launched Coillte's National Fire Training Day for 2019 at Avondale House.

The National Fire Service and the Air Corps were showcasing a series of lives of rural dwellers and practical firefighting exercises with a fire truck and a helicopter. emergency service per- A series of presentations took place for local Coillte foresters and wider industry sonnel at considerable networks, covering practical advice on firefighting, climate change, health and risk". safety, including different firefighting systems. Michael Power, The event was launched by Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture National Estates Risk Andrew Doyle TD. The fire training day helps inform and up-skill Coillte foresters Manager for Coillte, said; and the wider industry on fire safety and prevention. "Last year, we saw over 2018 was an exceptional year for forest fires in Ireland with 90 separate fire 90 separate fire events on events on Coillte property alone, which affected more than 400 hectares of forestry Coillte property alone, and 500 hectares of bog. which severely effected The cost of fighting these fires as well as the loss of standing timber was signifi- more than 400 hectares of cant and Coillte are still engaged in an ongoing process to evaluate the expenditure forest of forestry and 500 required to ensure forest and habitat regeneration. hectares of bog. The Minister Doyle urged farmers, forest owners, forest managers and the public of largest and most danger- the need to be alert to the risk of wildfires over the coming summer months, and ous of these incidents was Jordi Butterworth with firefighters Peter Kelly, Mervyn Griffin, Noel Dowling and Colm Vickers at called for anyone enjoying the outdoor recreation to behave responsibly and within in the Slieve Blooms, the Coillte Fire Training day in Avondale. the law. counties Laois and Speaking at the launch, Minister Doyle stated; "I want to continue to urge farm- Offaly." ers, forest owners, forest managers that there is a risk of fires during spring months He also reminded land on certain types of land, particularly in upland areas and that high fire risk condi- owners that under the tions can be expected over the coming spring and summer months, when weather Wildlife Act, it is illegal 2019 Greystones conditions dictate." to burn growing vegeta- Recalling the major wildfires in recent years that destroyed or damaged property, tion on uncultivated land including farmland and forests, he added; "Such fires directly endanger people's between 1st March and homes and property and destroy valuable habitats and tourism resources. 31st August and that per- Municipal District Furthermore, they place enormous strain on the emergency services and put the sons engaged in such ille- gal activity are liable to prosecution and could face fines, imprisonment People of the Year Awards and penalties to their farm payments. Aidan Dempsey, Chief Fire Officer for Wicklow County Council said; "Suspicious activity should be reported to the Gardaí and uncontrolled or unattended fires should be reported immediately to the Fire and Emergency Services." Coillte and the Forest Service are also hoping to educate the public on how to be more fire aware this summer, and to under- stand the importance of The Awards will be presented in the reporting any forest fire sightings to their local Controlled fire demonstration fire brigade. Greystones Golf Club, Greystones on Thursday 9th May, 2019 at 8pm

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18 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Dancing with the Semi-Gods Ann Marie Webb's exhibition 'Dancing with the Semi-Gods opened in the Mermaid Arts Centre last week and will run until Saturday, 4th May. Through paint Ann searches for form completed an MFA in Dublin, Dun Laoghaire Marie describes oppos- through the contrast of Painting at NCAD, and Art Gallery 2016 and ing actions that play materials and the ways BA in Visual Arts Cavanacor Gallery against each other to of mark making. Her Practice IADT Dublin. Lifford N. Ireland. describe space that both work becomes sculp- Winner of the Peter Collections include dislocates and locates. tural by abandoning the O'Kane award-RDS, OPW and Europe and The landscape is used traditional frame. Ann Marie was also as a tool to explore a Merging spaces and fus- shortlisted for the Most America. Most recently sense of belonging, she ing them together, the Promising Graduate her work has been fea- sees it not just as a geo- image becomes an award,Talbot Gallery, tured by Saatchi Art and graphical study but as a active area of exchange. 2011. Solo shows secured representation layered field of activity. Ann Marie Webb include, Pallas Studios, with Artpistol, Glasgow. Stratified by human presence, Ann Marie searches to find interac- tions that become a SEND US YOUR PHOTO vital part of self-identi- ty. What borders us, OR STORY plus the boundaries we At the Momentum Financial Services Spring Seminar held in Tinakilly House were Director John create can locate and Do you have an interesting, quirky, or newsworthy story to tell? Get in touch Diskin, Andy Ivory-Corr Head of Investments at New Ireland, Economist Jim Power and Director also dislocate us. with us - [email protected] or [email protected]. Niall Callery. Topics discussed included ' An Economic Update' by Jim Power, Economist and Using paint Ann Have you had a recent birthday, wedding, or anniversary? Send a photo from the event to [email protected] and it could be published in the Wicklow 'Investment Opportunity in a Low Growth World' by Andy Ivory-Corr Head of Investments at Marie explores the act Times. Photos must be good quality with captions provided. New Ireland. of creating spaces. She PROFESSIONAL FLOOR SANDING As seen on RTE’s ‘ Room to improve’

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Tuesday 2nd April 2019 TimesLOCAL CLASSIFIEDS / RECRUITMENT 19 WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 2461269, Email: eugene @ alphaplandesign.com) Seeks planning permission for alterations to development permitted under planning register reference 18/50 to include (a) the omission of nine dwelling units comprising 3 no. terraced units (house Classifieds nos 81,82,and 83), 4 no. semi detached units (house nos 50,51,52,53) and 2 no. detached units (house PLANNING • NOTICES • RECRUITMENT • PRAYERS nos. 48,49) and their replacement with 10 no. dwelling units comprising WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL 10 semi detached two THE storey units (house nos 48, I Thomas Nolan seeks full I Donal McGillycuddy intend Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 Alphaplan Design (Tel: 0404- Planning permission is sought S K Design (0402 94680) MIRACULOUS 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, planning permision for the to apply for permission for 2461269, Email: eugene 64123 or 086-2461269 for a proposed waste water seeks full Planning construction of a 1.5 story @alphaplandesign.com) Email: eugene@alphaplan- treatment plant and associated Permission on behalf of Gary PRAYER 56, 57 (b) alterations to site forestry walkways, forestry site works at Cloneen, layout as permitted under domer style 4 bedroom bike trails, car park, 2 bridges Seeks planning permission design.com) Seeks planning & Liz Hick for demolition of for retention of a two permission for change of Sevenchurches, Glendalough, PRR 18/50 to facilitate the house with connection to all over existing stream, 6 Co. Wicklow. The planning appli- existing carport/garage Dear Heart of Jesus in bedroom single storey use (removal of planning works proposed under (a) relevant services, new educational wooden huts (as cation may be inspected or pur- and construction of a the past I have asked for entrance and all ancillary dwelling unit with condition no. 1 of planning chased at a fee not exceeding replacement garage, above and (c) associated part of the Neighbourwood connection to services and ref. no. 08/1256) from many favours. This time works and services works at Blackthorn Close, the reasonable cost of making a entrance gates and Newtownmountkennedy, Co Enhancement Scheme ) and associated works at restricted use as a dwelling copy, at the offices of the plan- associated works at I ask you this very spe- at Waverley Meadow, associate works at Sraghmore, 197 Season Park, to use by all classes of ning authority during its public Rathnew, Co. Wicklow for Wicklow. Kilcashel, Avoca, Co. cial one. (Mention The planning application Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. The Newtownmountkennedy, Co. persons at Quill Road, opening hours. The planning Wicklow. The planning Broomhall Estates Ltd. The application may be viewed request) Take it, dear may be inspected or planning application may Wicklow for W. and L. Day. Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, application may be planning application may be online at www.wicklow.ie, under purchased at a fee not be inspected or purchased The planning application for S. and A. Brady. The inspected or purchased at a Heart of Jesus and place inspected, or purchased at may be inspected, or planning application may be planning online enquiries. A exceeding the reasonable at a fee not exceeding the submission or observation in fee not exceeding the it within your broken a fee not exceeding the purchased at a fee not inspected, or purchased cost of making a copy at the reasonable cost of making a relation to the application may reasonable cost of making a reasonable cost of making exceeding the reasonable at a fee not exceeding the Heart where your Father offices of Wicklow County copy at the offices of Wicklow be made in writing to the plan- copy at the offices of a copy, at the offices of the cost of making a copy, at the reasonable cost of making a ning authority on payment of the sees it. Then, in his mer- Council, County Buildings, County Council, County Council offices of the planning copy, at the offices of the € Wicklow County Council, planning authority during its Wicklow during its public prescribed fee, 20, within the County Buildings, Wicklow ciful eyes it will become public opening hours and a Buildings, Wicklow Town, authority during its public planning authority during its period of 5 weeks beginning on your favour not mine. opening hours and a during its public opening opening hours and a public opening hours and a the date of receipt by the during its public opening submission or observation submission or observation in authority of the application, and hours and a submission or Amen. in relation to the application hours and a submission or submission or observation in submission or observation in relation to the application relation to the application relation to the application such submissions or observa- observation in relation to the Say this prayer for three may be made to the may be made to the observation in relation to the tions will be considered by the application may be made to application may be made may be made to the may be made to the days. 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Never known to weeks beginning on the weeks beginning on the date prescribed fee within 5 weeks weeks beginning on the date beginning on the date of conditions or may refuse to weeks beginning on the date fail. date of receipt by the of receipt by the authority of from submission of application of receipt by the authority of receipt by the authority of grant permission. Signed: of receipt by the authority of authority of the application. the application. to Planning Authority. the application. the application. Graham Wynne. the application. N.K.; R.K.

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