homes & businesses WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL ASHFORD PROTESTS CAT RESCUE TRY A CHOIR page 4 page 6 page 16 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, , BRAY, , , , NEWCASTLE, , ASHFORD, , , KILMACANOGUE, LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, . Tuesday 17th September 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] WICKLOW WATER ‘NOT GREAT’ 80,000 PEOPLE IN DRINKING WATER ON EPA REMEDIAL ACTION LIST The EPA Drinking List, following its audits disinfect drinking water. Water Quality in Public of drinking water plants They result from the Supplies Report, released due to the presence of reaction of chlorine or last week, shows that Trihalomethanes bromine with organic the quality of drinking (THMs). Irish Water has matter present in the water in public supplies to prioritise sites on the water being treated remains high with EPA Remedial Action At elevated levels, 99.9% compliance with List and develop action THMs have been associ- microbiological parame- plans for improvements ated with negative health ters and 99.6% to be completed, by set effects such as cancer compliance with dates. and adverse reproductive chemical parameters. Trihalomethanes outcomes. However, the report (THMs) are formed Chloroform is the highlights that the when organic material in THM found in highest incidence of treated water reacts with concentrations and about Cryptosporidium detec- chlorine. THMs are which the most is known tions has increased in the chemicals which may be and was once used as an past three years, posing a found in water treated aesthetic during surgery. serious risk to human with chlorine. High If you breathe air, eat health. levels of trihalomethanes food, or drink water In County Wicklow can be dangerous and are containing elevated the EPA has included formed as a by-product levels of chloroform, eight supplies on their predominantly when over a long period, the EPA Remedial Action chlorine is used to chloroform may damage

Danielle Byrne enjoying Greystones South Beach Playground, which has been cited as an example to follow in a bill going through the Seanad. See story on page 8

your liver and kidneys. seen poor operational Large amounts of practices at water treat- chloroform can cause ment plants. Consumers sores when the chloro- must have confidence form touches your skin. that their water supply is Andy Fanning, not just safe to drink ELECTRIC, GAS, SOLID FUEL AND PELLET STOVES ON DISPLAY Programme Manager, today but will also be EPA’s Office of safe in the long term.” Environmental The EPA has identi- Enforcement, comment- fied the following priori- ‘Accessing Finance for Your Business’ Course ed: “At the end of 2018, ties for Irish Water to Wednesday 2nd October, (half day) Wicklow County Campus, the number of supplies address on a national on the EPA’s Remedial level to protect and ‘Start Your Own Business’ course Action List had improve public water Commencing Wednesday 2nd October, (10 weeks) decreased. Unfortunately, supplies: Progressing Glenview Hotel, that downward trend has action programmes for been reversed in the first all Remedial Action List Last Chance for 2019 to apply for a Trading Online Voucher six months of 2019, schemes; Prevention of when we added eight long-term boil water Come along to the Trading Online Information supplies to the Remedial notices by providing Seminar - € available towards Action List. robust disinfection up to 2,500 Visit our STOVE SHOP “These additions systems; Minimising your business website beside ALDI on the highlight that there are harmful disinfection Wednesday 16th October, in Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew still significant problems by-products such as Boghall Road, Bray at many of Ireland’s Trihalomethanes (THM) TO BOOK GO TO: www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings Opening Mon-Fri 9-5 and by appointment on Sat water treatment plants, by providing treatment with the potential to that adequately removes Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow Pinewood Close, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Ph. (01) 902 0758 harm people’s health. organic matter in the Phone: 0404 30800 Email: [email protected] The EPA is particularly water; Eliminating lead concerned about from our drinking water www.sootdoctor.ie supplies where we have (continued on p 3) WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 17th September 2019 Greystones 2020 Public Realm Plan goes to public consultation

Greystones 2020 (The Greystones Town Team) have achieved funding for a Public Realm Plan for Greystones. Following a competitive procurement process, the Paul Hogarth Company have been appointed. The area covered will be intended that the plan will and parks”. public realm. from the South Beach Car stimulate interest and This plan will indicate, in “it is very important that Park, down Church Road activity among all the broad terms, the role of the public have their say to the Harbour. The aim community in carrying the public realm including as this plan will inform of the project is to devel- out activity to enhance the key urban spaces desig- the basis of the future op a strategy for the town of Greystones, and nated for enhancement, Area Plan for Greystones. town’s public realm, that all stakeholders will pedestrian priority link- Open public consultation which can be used to be involved in developing ages and the nature of with the consultants will identify and provide guid- a shared vision for the restraint in remaining traf- take place on Thursday ance for individual detail development of the town ficked areas (speed reduc- design projects. The plan centre. It includes the tion, space sharing, calm- 19th September from 5pm will be visual and identify parts of the town (whether ing, lane restrictions, to 9pm in the Whale both short term and publicly or privately vehicle restrictions, bus Theatre. We want every- longer-term projects. owned) that are available priority). It will contain one to drop into the Chairperson of without charge for every- an overall design state- Whale Theatre anytime Greystones 2020, Gráinne one to see, use and enjoy, ment which will inform during this period and McLoughlin said “It is including streets, squares the development of the have their say.” St. Mary’s celebrates Bray Literary John, Hannah, Tommy and Eilis Murray at the Wicklow Hospice Foundation’s ‘Glen to Glen 160th anniversary Festival presents An walk’, a hike from to Glenmalure St. Mary’s Parish Church in Enniskerry are celebrating their 160th anniversary this month. Evening with John Greystones Active Retirement Aughrim and District On 20th September there will be a presentation Boyne & Jess Kidd The next GARA coffee morning will take by local historian Michael Seery on ‘Fr. Thomas Active Retirement place on Friday 27th September at 10:30am. O’Dwyer and the building of his church in Join award-winning authors John Boyne Enniskerry, at 7:30pm. On 22nd September all (The Heart’s Invisible Furies; The Boy in the There is a fashion show on Friday 20th The AGM will be held on 24th October in the Hall families in the parish are invited to participate in a Striped Pyjamas; My Brother’s Name is September in Fishers, Newtownmountkennedy, at 2:30pm. On Mondays Keep Fit takes place in the celebratory family Mass at 11am (refreshments will followed by lunch in the Parkview Hotel. A visit hall from 1pm-2pm (resuming 23rd September; Art Jessica) and Jess Kidd (The Hoarder; Things be served afterwards). Also beginning on 20th in Jars; Himself) for an intriguing evening of to the Tenement Museum and Hugh Lane Gallery takes place in Room 2 from 2:15pm-4:15pm; Aqua September and continuing throughout the follow- is being planned for Wednesday 9th October. aerobics takes place in the Shoreline from 12pm-1pm. ing week there will be a display of floral decora- readings and conversation with authors € Admission to the Museum 6 and the bus is On Tuesdays there is Bowling in the hall from tions in the Church, with the theme ‘The Four Tanya Farrelly and Edward O’Dwyer on extra. Payment to be made by 20th September. A 10:45am-12:45pm; Bingo is in room 2 from 2:15pm- Seasons’. The Church will remain open each day Saturday 28th September in Mermaid Arts visit to Castle Howard and Gardens is planned for 4:15pm; On Thursdays there is bolwling in the hall and all are welcome to view the displays and spend Centre. Thursday 26th September. Entry is free and lunch from 2:30pm-4:30pm; Coffee mornings are on the last some time in prayer or reflection. will be in Jacobs Well in Rathdrum. Bus will Friday of the month in the hall from 10:30am-12pm. Tickets cost €12/10 and are available from box leave at 10.30am. There will be line dancing Soup and sandwiches office on 01-2724030 or at www.mermaidartscentre.ie. classes on Friday mornings, the first one will take Stress Reduction Course For further details of this and other events of the place on the 27th September. The Soup and Sandwich lunch returns after the Bray Literary Festival 2019, see www.brayliteraryfes- Greystones Family Resource Centre is running an summer break on Wednesday, 25th September from tival.com. 8-week training course teaching mindful 12:15 until 2pm in Kilian House Family Centre, Bray Guided meditation and mindful movement in order to Greystones. As structural work is being carried out increase a sense of well-being. on the roof of the church during September, please Talk on public health access the Centre from the Car Park at the rear of Meditation Session Learning to be more mindful can help us: the church. Everyone is welcome to come along There will be a talk on ‘Public Health and the Use of Understand and know ourselves better; Help us to live and enjoy good home-made food and a friendly Wireless Technology’ on Monday 23rd September at Learn and practice advanced guided meditation more fully now; Manage our stress, worry or anxiety; chat. Suggested donation €5. All proceeds are 8pm in St. Peter’s Parish Centre, Little Bray. The talk techniques to help enhance physical, mental and Slow down and choose how we react to situations; Be given to local charities. will be about how to use wireless technology more emotional wellbeing, reduce stress and feel calm more present to the people in our lives; Be more com- safely in the workplace, at home and in public places. and in control of your thoughts and emotions. passionate with ourselves. To find out more informa- Open to all over the age of 18. September session tion about the MBSR course please phone Greystones will take place in Ballywaltrim Community Family Resource Centre on 087 751 4578 or develop- Centre, Boghall Road, Bray, 7-8pm on the last [email protected] Tuesday of the month, Tuesday 24th. No fee to attend (donation box only). For details ring/text Shideh on 0876710903. Daffodil nurse This month Cancer Support will hosting an Newcastle road works evening on the supports and services provided by a Daffodil Nurse. Olivia Merrigan, a Cancer Nurse at Road recycling works are taking place in the Daffodil Centre at St James Hospital will deliver a Newcastle this week on Monday and Tuesday at presentation on Wednesday 25th September at 7:30pm Blackditch/Five Mile Point. Wroks took place last at Arklow Cancer Supportb Centre, 8 St Mary's Road. week at Leamore Lane, and Sea Road. All are very welcome to attend. BRAY Vevay Rd, Bray

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Tuesday 17th September 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 Irish Water to implement measures at Murrough Sewage Treatment Plant The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “The EPA has instructed that Irish Water provide a has informed Irish Water that they need to local liaison contact to the local community and to implement at the Murrough Sewage arrange a meeting with the community to discuss the Treatment plant in Wicklow Town. foul odour issues and to inform them on how and when Irish Water will address them. Irish Water has The measures are outlined in a comprehensive also been instructed to carry out a number of other report by the EPA which was compiled on foot of a actions, including accessing the suitability of the exist- complaint Deputy John Brady lodged with the ing foul odour abatement systems to determine if they Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in relation to are adequate to prevent odour nuisance in the local foul odours emanating from the Sewage Treatment community. works. “The EPA inspector has also requested that Irish Speaking after receiving a copy of the report from Water forward information on the frequency of carbon the EPA that was compiled following a number of changes in the odour units. There were no records on inspections that were carried out, Deputy Brady said site to confirm what dates the odour abatement media “In July I lodged a complaint with the EPA in relation was changed or when maintenance was carried out on with the serious ongoing foul odours coming from the the extraction units.” wastewater facilities in Wicklow Town. This com- Deputy Brady concluded “I welcome this report and plaint was subsequently followed up by inspections by the progress to date; I hope the actions that the EPA the EPA, both the pumping station and the Treatment have informed Irish Water to carry out at the plant were inspected twice. On foot of those inspec- Murrough will resolve the ongoing issue of foul odour tions the EPA compiled a full report and Irish Water coming from the facilities. I will continue to work has been instructed to carry out a number of actions to with the local community to ensure that the serious Casey Byrne, Joe O’Brien and Lily O’Brien at Annick Garnier’s art exhibition in the Brockagh address the problem without delay. problem is resolved.” Centre, Laragh. WICKLOW WATER ‘NOT GREAT’ Extra €2.5m health funding for Wicklow projects (continued from p 1) our drinking water Drinking Water Safety people ¯affected by THMs Minister for Health, Wicklow Deputy Simon Harris last Friday announced that Wicklow is to sources; Managing risks Plans for all in County Wicklow water benefit from over €2.5 million in funding for nine projects through the Sláintecare Integration networks; Preventing to our public water supplies. There are an primarily in the following pesticides from entering supplies by adopting estimated 80,000 plus water supplies: Fund. Minister Harris said the projects are designed to move more care into the community and will lead to improvements for patients with chronic conditions, Diabetes and heart failure, as Aughrim / Newtown Newcastle Kilcoole Upgrade of Vartry Water well as supporting older people to be cared for in their own homes. Population served: 1,594 Water Supply Treatment Plant “Sláintecare is our plan to reform the health service, University Hospital will benefit heart failure patients Proposed Action Programme: Population Served: 12,724 dismantle the HSE and deliver more care close to across Wicklow as will community based projects for Abandon source of the water supply Proposed Action Programme: Enniskerry Public Supply home. This will take time but we want to start reward- patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder and replace with new borehole Upgrade of Vartry Water Population Served: 2,667 ing people who are embracing the Sláintecare vision (COPD). source and new treatment to be Treatment Plant Proposed Action Programme: and encourage everyone to think how we can provide “I am particularly pleased for older people that installed Upgrade of Vartry Water more integrated care. That’s why I established the funding is being provided for a Wicklow Frailty First Greystones/Windgates/ Treatment Plant Sláintecare Integration Fund and I am delighted we are Response Team which is all about moving the care of Avoca / Ballinclash Public Supply Templecarraig Water Supply now announcing the successful applicants with €20 older people from hospital environments to their own Population Served: 1,343 Population Served: 16,380 Bray Water Supply million in funding for 122 projects across the country. homes and better linking patients to health resources in Proposed Action Programme: Proposed Action Programme: Population Served: 28,934 “Wicklow patients are set to benefit from €2.5 mil- the local community. Upgrade of water treatment plant Upgrade of Vartry Water Proposed Action Programme: lion for successful applications such as from CHO6 for “These projects show how joined-up thinking and Treatment Plant Upgrade of Vartry Water Diabetes and chronic disease projects and from the working in partnership can help us reach Sláintecare’s Wicklow Regional Public Supply Treatment Plant Bray Area Partnership for a social prescribing project to goals of shifting the majority of care to the community, Population Served: 15,598 Kilmacanogue Water Supply help people manage their own health and wellbeing in reducing waiting lists and improving experiences for Proposed Action Programme: Upgrade Population Served: 1,237 the community, rather than a clinical setting. Integrated patients and staff across the health and social care ser- of Vartry Water Treatment Plant Proposed Action Programme: care projects led by St Vincent’s and Tallaght vice in Ireland.” WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 17th September 2019 Protests held over use of Ashford community centre Peaceful protests have been taking place outside Ashford Community & Heritage Centre over a local group’s desire to use the facility for Bingo on Thursday nights. The protests have been the project and it is now organised by Ashford the opinion of a lot of Community Group, who local people that the say that Ashford displaying and sale of art Development Association work by a local artist with are denying them use of a price tag of thousands the facility on Thursday of euro is more important nights for 50 weeks of the than the children or older year. people of the communi- In a statement, Ashford ty.” Community Group said Ashford Development “The main object for Association responded: which the we were estab- “In relation to the use of lished is care of the aged Ashford Community & and infirm in the local Heritage Centre, by the community of Ashford, Ashford Community Glenealy and the Group for Bingo, the surrounding areas. This Ashford Development will be achieved by rais- Association Ltd. Ashford Community Group hold a peaceful protest outside the Community & Heritage Centre ing funds to provide (“Association”) wishes to annual events, visitation, point out that the financial aid and any Association is a regis- further assistance that tered non-profit organisa- may be required by senior tion run by an un-paid, World’s biggest ocean cleanup citizens in the locality on voluntary board and reg- a day to day basis. istered as a charitable “As part of our trust. As such, and in is happening this September fundraising we hold a compliance with the legal Lily Melia of the Ashford Community Group at a weekly bingo and at pre- requirements, the recent protest. The Big Beach Clean is an annual call to action run by the Clean Coasts programme. sent are in the GAA hall accounts of the It takes place this year from September 20th-22nd and is part of the International in Ashford. As this Association are filed and Ashford Community against those legal premises have stairs it is published with relevant Group does in fact responsibilities and other Coastal Cleanup (ICC), operated internationally by Ocean Conservancy. not suitable as we have a authorities. presently use the Centre interested groups’ use of number of older people “In 2011, the for certain of their activi- the Centre. The narrative Last year was the first time in the International than 120 countries collected nearly 23.3 million attending. While we are Association undertook the ties and have done so presented of a Centre who Coastal Cleanup’s history of 34 years where partici- pounds (or 10.6 million kilograms) of trash during last very thankful to the GAA redevelopment of the for- since the Centre opened ‘the displaying and sale of pants reached above one million volunteers worldwide years ICC. Since the first ICC over 30 years ago, more for allowing us use their mer national school for its doors. art work is more impor- and we are excited to see the momentum grow. than 15 million volunteers have removed nearly 315 premises, the stairs are a the benefit of the commu- “Due and appropriate tant than older people of To date over 100 volunteers are signed up to run million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways big problem. nity and in 2014 the consideration was given the community’ is simply beach cleans on beaches along the Wicklow coast on worldwide. During this weekend volunteers are asked “We have made numer- Ashford Community & to the Ashford baseless, unfair and fun- beaches in Bray and Greystones and Wicklow to record and report on the types of litter they collect, ous approaches to Heritage Centre opened Community Group’s damentally contrary to the Harbour. this information gives us a better understanding of Ashford Development its doors to the service of request to run Bingo ses- very nature of those Worldwide, over one million volunteers in more what material is in our oceans and how we can tackle Association for use of the people of Ashford and sions at the Centre for groups and activities the issue. As in previous years, cigarette butts-which Ashford Community & beyond. The Centre is 50/52 consecutive weeks which take place at the contain plastic filters-topped the list at approximately Heritage Hall to hold the managed by the of the year. Put simply, Centre. 5.7 million collected; with food wrappers (just over bingo on 50 Thursday Association and the the Centre could not rea- “The nature of the Climate strike to 3.7 million), plastic straws and stirrers (just under 3.7 nights a year but they Association uses all rea- sonably accommodate dialogue specifically on million), plastic cutlery (nearly 2 million), and plastic have refused. They say sonable efforts to make such request principally Social Media, as directed beverage bottles (nearly 1.8 million) rounding out the they don’t let anyone the Centre available to all due to other activities (as at members of the take place in top five. have the hall for that local groups who request being already booked). Association, is both The Big Beach Clean, as part of the International number of nights but we to use it. Since 2014, the We wrote to and met with offensive and deeply divi- Coastal Cleanup, focuses on citizen science to gather Greystones are aware of a private Association has managed the Ashford Community sive. This is viewed with this information. During your beach clean we will ask business using the hall to reasonably accommo- Group (in advance of that great regret and is not in all participants to fill in our Marine Litter Data Card. It Students from Greystones are planning to twice a week every week date competing requests recent 4 day protest) in a keeping with a sense of is really easy to fill in and can be done alongside your take part in the Gobal Climate Strike on and a commercial busi- to use of the Centre for a good faith effort to find community which we cleanup. The information we are looking to gather is Friday, 20th September. ness upstairs. wide range of activities, middle ground and to rea- know both the Ashford what litter items you are finding and the quantities of “As a group who are in the service of the com- sonably accommodate Community Group and The students, who are following the lead of them. Once you have filled in the data card, you can not for profit and all our munity and notably Bingo. the Association espouse famed 16-year-old climate campaigner, Greta visit our website and input your results or post the data funds go to providing absent of any controversy. “We respect the to. We hope that through Thunberg, will gather in Burnaby Park in card back to Clean Coasts programme office. The social services to the “Today the Centre is Ashford Community respectful dialogue this Greystones at 1.30pm to call on world governments information you gather will be sent to the Ocean older people in the com- used (to name but a few) Group, its members, the matter can be resolved. In to stop burning fossil fuels and to ensure a rapid Conservancy where data from all around the world munity, we are finding by UniSlim, Ashford & work they do and commu- this regard, the energy revolution. The protests will coincide with will be compiled. the denial from Ashford District Bee Keepers nity benefit which they Association is open to the UN emergency climate summit. Last year in Ireland over 3,400 Clean Coasts volun- Development Association Association, Ashford bring. Equally however as further talks on the matter Deputy Stephen Donnelly expressed his support teers took to Irish beach and removed over 32 tonnes very frustrating. When Irish Country Women’s a registered charity we and would be happy to for the students, stating: “Climate change is the of rubbish during 194 beach cleans as part of this the hall was being built Association and too must balance the enter mediation, if most urgent challenge that our society has ever international effort. We are on track to break this the local community Move4Parkinson’s Choir demands of the Ashford desired, to find a satisfac- faced. The Internal Displacement Monitoring record with already 200 clean ups registered. raised a lot of funds for & Exercise. Indeed the Community Group tory solution.” Centre announced today that more than 7 million Register now at cleancoasts.org and receive your people have been displaced by extreme weather free beach clean kit. events worldwide such as severe flooding in Bolivia and cyclones in Africa. Annual Ashford Honey Fesitval “In a time where evidence of the devastating impact of climate change is becoming incontrovert- There will be plenty of honey, bees, wildflowers and family fun in Ashford this weekend! If ible, our ability to come together and offer realistic you want to learn more about our native Irish honey bee and what flowers and plants they solutions to the challenges it poses, such as the love best, then come to the 3rd annual Ashford Honey Festival on Saturday 21st September. Amazon wildfires, seems to be diminishing as more and more leaders ignore their environmental The Heritage centre and its surrounding grounds will be transformed into a hive of activity by the members responsibilities. of the Ashford & District Beekeepers Association who will share their knowledge of bees and pollination “Sadly, the most serious issues presented by while you enjoy a fun-filled family day out. climate change won’t materialise in the short term Taste the local beekeepers’ honey, harvested this season - will your favourite be multiflower or the premium and will disproportionately affect younger genera- heather honey, runny, cream or cut comb? All varieties and types will be there for you to taste and purchase if tions, who will be forced to grapple with challenges you like, on the day. such as famine, drought and climate migration on a In the Beekeepers Hut, watch the bees close at hand with the observational hives and talk to the experts. huge scale. Ironically, it is exactly the group that Jane Sellers will demonstrate skep making, a traditional bee hive made of twisted straw. And if you are not will be left to face these challenges that are current- inclined to become a beekeeper yourself, but would like to learn more about the plants and flowers that will ly being left out of the climate conversation. attract them in your garden, Eanna Ni Lamhna, biologist extraordinaire is the guest on the day. She will speak “For that reason, I wholeheartedly support the about the importance of pollinating insects for biodiversity, how bee keepers are vital for the survival of the students across Wicklow who will gather in native Irish bee colonies, which have been destroyed in the wild by the varroa mite. She will also talk about Greystones join their peers in towns and cities how climate change is having an impact on our flora and fauna and why planting for pollinators was never around the world to campaign for a genuine solu- more important. tion to the climate crisis. Looking back on this criti- Browse the lovely organic stalls with homemade cakes, produce, plants and bee friendly products to buy. cal period in the fight for climate justice in 30 years There will be a choice of hot food and refreshments for all tastes. There are raffle prizes galore and entertain- time, I suspect few will mourn the loss of an after- ment to keep the kids happy while you browse, including face-painting, a quiz and some improvised noon’s lessons,” concluded Donnelly. play- acting which will include a bee story! WICKLOW

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6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 17th September 2019 Bray Sailing Club’s ‘Inclusion in Sport’ programme concludes after another great season ray Sailing Club’s Inclusion in Sport programme for the 2019 summer season concluded last week and progress their sailing water this summer. The already looking forward skills while also trying out club also welcomes adult to volunteering at the with their final ‘Lakers at Sea’ session. A large part of the club’s inclusion programme revolves various types of boats as members with disabilities. games next year. Baround their partnership with local club Lakers (a sports club for children and adults with well as building their One member, who was BSC’s Senior Sailing intellectual disabilities). This partnership, which was forged two years ago, has grown from strength to water confidence and born without arms, recent- Instructor, Jack Hannon, strength since formation. finding their sea legs. In ly competed in the nation- commented at the conclu- addition to the regular al championships for her sion of the season, “I am After two successful Lakers at Sea schedule, a boat class, finishing as the extremely proud of not seasons of growing their ‘Try Sailing’ course was second highest ranked only the club’s volunteer Inclusion programme, also run, which saw six boat in . For her instructor team, but the which saw BSC scoop brand new Lakers mem- efforts in challenging con- membership as a whole. awards from Irish Sailing bers experiencing the ditions, Mary Duffy was and becoming a finalist in thrill of sailing for the presented with the Spirit All club members, from the Sports Club Category first time. of Sailability trophy at the our youngest to the oldest, at the Cara National Ideal weather condi- event. have fully embraced our Inclusion Awards last tions with sunshine and The club-wide spirit of inclusion programme and year, the club was keen to light breezes made for Inclusion in Bray Sailing have helped to create the hit the ground running ideal conditions for the Club was further evi- fully inclusive environ- this year. In preparation final Lakers At Sea ses- denced by twenty club ment we nowhave in the for the season ahead, a sions. The season closed members volunteering club. With the aid of a number of BSC’s volun- with a BBQ in the club- their services at the Irish generous grant from teer instructor team com- house for friends and fam- Sailing Watersports Wicklow Local Sports pleted pre-season training ily where the Lakers Inclusion Games in Partnership we were able courses - these included members were presented Kinsale at the end of to purchase a new floating Cara’s Autism in Sport with certificates to mark August. This massive platform, which has made training and also Epilepsy their progress this year. event saw over 250 peo- getting our sailors on the training. In house training While the Lakers ple with physical, sensory, water not only easier, but courses on helping novice Partnership with Bray intellectual and learning also safer. I couldn’t be sailors with disabilities Sailing Club may be the disabilities taking part in a prouder to be a part of this were also arranged for most obvious aspect of wide range of water activ- team who showcase how this year’s new instruc- the club’s Inclusion in ities, including sailing, tors. Sport programme, it is kayaking, canoeing, pad- sailing is not only a sport This summer, twelve only one part of it. BSC dle-boarding, rowing, for all, but also a sport for Lakers members enjoyed regularly opens its doors surfing, water skiing, and life! We look forward to regular fortnightly sailing to participants of varying powerboating. The volun- further exciting plans next activities as part of the ability levels as part of teer team from Bray year to get even more new ‘Lakers at Sea’ pro- their Junior Training pro- played a major part in participants out on the Bray Sailing Club instructors and Lakers members proudly showing off their certs gramme. This allowed the gramme, which saw close running the sailing aspect water and enjoying new sailors to build on to 160 juniors on the of the games and are sailing”. Cat causes Bray man named as power cut Unislimmer of the Year finalist A small lost cat was responsible for stopped Bray man Gary Finane has been traffic and cut power on the Sidmonton Road named as a finalist in the in Bray last week. Unislimmer of the Year Awards. The little black cat was Councillor Steven first spotted by passers by Matthews was passing and In his Bray Unislim class, under the guidance of resting on wires at the top took photos of the scene as class leader Jean Kelly, Gary lost an amazing 4st of an ESB pole around a crowd gathered. He said and 6lbs. Jean herself was named Unislimmer of the lunchtime on Saturday. A the group, including a Year in 2013/14 when she lost 7 stone. number of people made number of excited but The weight gain crept up on Gary after he calls to the fire service and concerned children, dis- changed jobs and was no longer cycling to work. He ESB but it was assumed cussed options but realised joined the Bray Unislim class in January of this that the cat would find its there was no safe way of year. own way down. However rescuing the cat and they Gary says that he found walking to be the easiest by 8pm it had become would have to wait for the way to get exercise (making sure he takes at least clear that help would be ESB to arrive. 10,000 steps a day), and he’s also been playing needed. Eventually the crew indoor football. He credits small changes, such as arrived and set about sharing one dessert between two, with making a big assessing the situation. A difference also. crew member isolated the As the weight has fallen off, Gary says he is more overhead cables and cut confident, sleeps better, and has a lot more energy the power, momentarily during the day. plunging Sidmonton Road into darkness. Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 A second crew then came on the scene with a Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.ie cherry picker. Meanwhile Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] suggestions were made among the crowd as to options for removing the Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims cat including ‘poking the cat until it falls and catch- Wills, Probate & Estate Planning ing it with a duvet’. However the cartoon like Conveyancing / Probate Law maneuvre was not needed as two ESB crew members General Litigation reached the cat in the cher- ry picker to the applause of For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do not the gathered crowd, which by that point had reached hesitate to contact Rory, Brian, Eilish or Clare-Ann. around 30 people. The Rory P. Benville B.C.L. exhausted kitty was trans- ferred into a cat box and Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. handed to a local family Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. who had been caring for Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. the stray. It is thought that the family plan to care for the cat until it finds a *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a Gary after Gary before percentage or proportion of any award or settlement permanent home. WICKLOW

Tuesday 17th September 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 7 PATRONAGE PROCESS OPENS FOR NEW POST-PRIMARY SCHOOL Parents and guardians are being asked to give their views on the patronage for the new post primary school in the Greystones-Kilcoole catchement area, which is due to open its doors next year.

The new post-primary regional solution was ini- of the community. I process is moving quick- school, which will serve tially announced to be would encourage all par- ly. I would also imagine 800 pupils, is being established in 2021. Due ents in the area to make that this will bring much established in September to increased projected their views known by comfort to parents whose 2020 and the online sur- enrolments and capacity voting via the children don’t have a vey for parents can be constraints in the area, Department of Education place yet for 2020 as they accessed on the website the school will now open website." can now see progress patronage.education.gov.i in September 2020. Minister Harris being made. e. It will remain open Speaking to the continued "We have fan- “However, as the sur- until 4th October. Wicklow Times, Minister tastic primary and sec- vey is open until 4th Parents and guardians Simon Harris said "I was ondary schools in our October, I would recom- can use the online survey really delighted that the community and this new mend that parents and to select which model of department of education school will be a very wel- guardians wait a little Louise Hogan from graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from patronage they prefer and listened when I met come addition as the while before completing the University of Limerick. whether they would pre- Minister McHugh and the community." the survey, as I know fer English or Irish as the decision was made to Welcoming the start of some of the patrons are language of instruction. move forward the the online patronage pro- planning public meetings So far, An Foras opening of the school by cess, Cllr Jennifer and information sessions ‘New Greystones secondary Pátrúnachta, Educate a year. Whitmore said “I wel- and this may help inform Together, the Kildare and "The department of come the fact that the their decision. It is also Wicklow Education and education have now Department is moving important that parents are school welcome but don’t forget Training Board opened the patronage very quickly on setting up aware though that once a (KWETB), and Scoil process which means par- this new school. In order patron is chosen, they Sinéad Limited have all ents in the school catch- for the school to open for will still need to enroll in about existing schools’ applied for patronage of ment area can go online 2020, considerable work that school once it has the new school. and vote on their prefer- will need to be done in been established ie com- Fianna Fáil TD Stephen Donnelly has warned that the Government can’t be The new post-primary ence for the new school establishing the Board of pleting the survey only school to serve the patron. This is a new pro- Management and hiring indicates your preference allowed to forget about existing schools in Wicklow, just because it’s Kilcoole & Greystones cess that ensures schools staff over the next year, of patron, it does not promised to accelerate the building of one new secondary for the Greystones school planning area as a reflect the requirements so I am pleased that the mean you have enrolled.” and Kilcoole area.

Deputy Donnelly and Temple Carrig get standard of education one part of a much big- explained, “It’s genuine- their long-overdue exten- they deserve. ger picture. Building Pupils at another three Wicklow ly great that the opening sions, but they’re equally “No doubt the new schools is important but date for the school at as important for the secondary school will maintaining them is Charlesland has been pupils who go there. provide some peace of equally so. Let’s all try to Similarly, there won’t be mind for parents who schools to benefit from brought forward by a keep the pressure on the full year to 2020 and I’d much media interest if had been worried about Education Minister to like to thank each and Coláiste Chraobh the severe shortage of increased creative activities every parent who signed Abhann at last gets per- school places that my make sure he doesn’t for- our petition to help make mission to expand, but presentation to the get about our children rom this month, pupils at three more arts and creativity. that happen. We spent a it’s another crucial devel- Minister highlighted this when the publicity fades Fschools in Wicklow will join existing Each school selected for 2019-20 will be provided very long time trying to opment needed to make summer. But we need to away”, concluded with a package of support which includes funding and convince the Education sure our children get the remember that it’s just Deputy Donnelly. schools from across the county to begin the expertise of a Creative Associate to work with Minister how important their ‘Creative Schools’ journey. The them directly to enable them to explore the potential the new school was for additional schools chosen to participate impact of the arts and creativity on school life. the community and it’s in this initiative, from September, are Initially launched in 2018, ‘Creative Schools’ is led clear all that hard work Blessington Educate Together, St. by The Arts Council in partnership with the has finally paid off. Department of Education and Skills and the However, we need to put Brigid’s National School and Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. the latest announcement Moneystown National School. The initiative was developed to help children and in its proper context. young people explore and develop their creative sides, “We’re used to hearing Last week, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and and to link them with the arts and creative infrastruc- Government promises the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, TD, and the Minister ture in their local community and nationally. that are loudly made and for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh, TD, announced Orlaith McBride, Director of the Arts Council said quietly broken. Think that 150 additional schools all across Ireland, and “The Arts Council is committed to providing children about it. Cutting the rib- reflecting all types of education settings, have been and young people with more opportunities to partici- bon on a brand-new selected to participate in the ‘Creative Schools’ initia- pate in, and enjoy, the arts. The Creative Schools ini- school provides a great Wicklow’s Premier Travel Agency tive. These schools were chosen from over 300 appli- tiative has been a really successful way of inviting photo op for the cants - each one required to explain how their partici- thousands of young people all across Ireland to Education Minister, pation would support learning and development in the explore their creativity, guided by the expertise of compared to the much artists and other creatives in their own communities. less glamourous task of ARE YOU We are delighted that this year the initiative will be refurbishing our existing supporting a further 150 schools and that many more Footfalls Walking school buildings. children and young people will have this opportunity “There may not be a to participate in the arts in a very tangible and mean- Festival Glendalough fanfare when St David’s ingful way.” FED UP Footfalls Walking Festival will be based in the Brockagh Resource Centre from 25th to 28th October with many of the walks taking us SEARCHING ONLINE? through National Park. Let us take the stress away! All walks are led by experienced walking leaders who will enhance your day with informa- GET THE BEST ADVICE, PRICE AND SERVICE tion on local history and flora and fauna.The weekend offers a selection of walking choices such as Lugnaquilla (925 m), a night walk, moder- www.thetravelboutique.ie ate to easy walks throughout the weekend. Please note: Walks may be changed on the day depending The Travel Boutique Call us on on weather conditions or the fitness level of the 2 Killarney Villas, T: 01 276 8114 group at the leader's discretion. Contact info at 0404 45152, [email protected], Main Street, Bray, E: [email protected] www.walkinghikingireland.com. Co. Wicklow. Licensed and bonded TA5035 WICKLOW

8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 17th September 2019 DREAM BEDROOM MAKEOVER FOR POPPY Make-A-Wish Ireland hit a milestone last week by granting the organisation’s 2,500th wish. The finished results, I know first saw her brand-new “To witness Poppy when children’s charity granted the one true wish of Poppy (aged 5), from Rathnew, who lives with Acute that Poppy now has an bedroom has made it all she saw her mural for the amazing space for her to so worthwhile. We are first time was a very spe- Flaccid Myelitis, an inflammation of both sides of one section of the spinal cord which means that she is call her own. The room is very grateful to all of the paralysed and in need of 24-hour care. cial moment for me. My full of her favourite suppliers who made this job was to put a smile on colours and is full of posi- happen - thanks to their away from her bedroom Poppy’s face with a Poppy at two and a half is very articulate and toys, dolls, music and a lot more space for tive vibes and imagina- generosity and dedication, in advance of the big unique, innovative disco years old, developed a knows what makes her lighting. What Make-A- Poppy to move around in tion. We know that as well as the support of reveal and she was virus which at first pre- happy. Wish aspired to was to and it also makes the Poppy’s carers will love it our wonderful donors, we themed mural that was thrilled that all the medi- sented with flu-like symp- Poppy wished to have create a haven for her to room much softer. In too.” Jennifer went on to have made a special bed- everything she had toms. The virus pro- her own disco-themed be a child again. addition, the new look cal equipment now has a explain, “A lot of how room for Poppy and her dreamed of! Poppy is a gressed rapidly and by bedroom and her bedroom Poppy’s room room includes new floors, home behind purpose- well Poppy is doing is to family.” very special girl bubbling day 4 it had severed makeover was specially makeover now provides a mirrored wardrobes, sen- built units. She loves the do with her personality, Susan continued: “The with personality and to Poppy’s motor neurons designed to transform her lot more comfort and con- sory lighting and a mural, disco vibe, new colour and this bedroom make- one thing that gets me and leaving Poppy paralysed. environment to look less venience and includes disco lights, a built-in theme, the amazing mural see her face light up like over sums up her person- our staff up every morn- Poppy wasn’t going to let medical and more like a bespoke built in units window seat and shelves - which shows silhouettes that makes my job all the ing is being able to con- her condition define her. sanctuary for Poppy to which house all her medi- to display her teddies and of popstars on stage ality perfectly.” more rewarding.” tinue to grant wishes for At 5 years old she has a move around in her cal equipment and sup- toys. singing - and spectacular Susan O’Dwyer, CEO This wish was made of Make-A-Wish Ireland, all children who are living wonderful personality and wheelchair, enjoying her plies. This gives the room Poppy managed to keep disco lights. The possible thanks to the said: “Granting our with life threatening med- makeover also includes a generous support of Neil comfortable chair for her 2,500th wish is a major ical conditions throughout O’Dwyer of murals.ie; overnight carer. milestone for the charity Ireland. We have been Poppy’s Mum, Jennifer and we are delighted to granting wishes for 27 The Wardrobe Man, said: “We are honoured to have made Poppy’s wish a years now, and the 2,500 Deansgrange, Dublin who be the 2,500th Make-A- reality. Creating Poppy’s Irish wish recipients have built and fitted the Wish recipient and it bedroom makeover has been as young as 3 and as bespoke window seat and means the world to us. been a labour of love for old as 17. We do not wardrobe and FORBO, The look of sheer delight everyone involved. A receive any government Deansgrange who sup- on Poppy’s face says it bedroom is a haven for a funding and the organisa- plied the heavy duty child at any time, but for a tion is solely dependent all, Poppy adores her new flooring - to accommo- look bedroom. When sick child, it’s so much on the generosity of the date Poppy’s hospital bed you’re living through an more. The room is now general public and illness, you’re not think- transformed into a little donors.” and allow for wheelchair ing about whether a bed- girl’s room and to see the Neil O’Dwyer, the artist mobility - and Kilcoole room looks pretty, how- joy and happiness on who created Poppy’s Flooring for fitting the ever now that I see the Poppy’s face when she mural from murals.ie said, floor. Greystones playground sets national example Greystones South Beach Playground is being held up as a model of inclusivity in Leinster House and should form a template for how similar facilities throughout Ireland can cater for children with a disability, according to legislators. The playground has through a huge campaign lenging and fun for all child who may spend a lot been cited as an example involving local voluntary children and was finally of their time watching to follow in a bill going donations and businesses opened last August after rather than taking part. Poppy in her new look bedroom with her mum Jennifer, dad Ed, and sister Isabelle through the Seanad. The including Bray Retail two years of campaigning “Side-by-side play is Disability Bill 2019 has Park and Wicklow County by the Greystones South the core principal of this reached committee stage Council. According to Beach Playground playground, allowing and seeks to ensure better Emma Leonard, asset Committee. provision of public ser- manager of Bray Retail “We are delighted to be families and peers to play vices for people with a Park, “it is wonderful that cited as a model of inclu- together and learn from Wicklow Town gets disability. It is sponsored this facility, which busi- sivity for our support of one another. Compassion, by a number of leading nesses at Bray Retail Park side-by-side play as we kindness, understanding, disability campaigning financially contributed celebrate the first anniver- respect and acceptance, Senators including John towards, is being high- sary of South Beach these are a few of the moving on COPD Dolan, Alice-Mary lighted in this way.” Playground,” said social skills that are being Higgins, Victor Boyhan, The playground is Committee Chair, Niamh learned by the next gener- Ivana Bacik, Frances designed to allow children Egan. ation in this playground, Such is the demand for the Wicklow Town COPD Support Group, Black and Lynn Ruane. of all abilities to enjoy its “It has proved a won- whilst they are having fun it has moved its weekly meeting to Fridays. To accommodate the If passed, it will require facilities, including those derful success and is a local authorities and other with invisible disabilities fabulous resource for chil- and feeling safe. Let’s extra numbers, the group will now meet every Friday in the hall at developers building play- such as autism, mobility dren of all ages and abili- hope more families and the De La Salle Pastoral Centre. grounds to apply the issues, and hearing and ties. It’s all about a simple children can experience inclusive principles incor- visual impairments. South change of perspective, such playgrounds in their The group is for we anticipated. To Part of the success of Physiotherapist in St porated at South Beach. Beach Playground is chal- which means so much to a own locality.” people with Chronic accommodate more this new group is due Michael’s Hospital, These include a music Obstructive Pulmonary people we made the to a recent COPD Open talked about the impor- area designed to allow for Disease (COPD), asth- decision to change the Day. The day saw tance of exercise. self-expression, a quiet ma and people living day.” health professionals Many attendees took area to allow children on with breathlessness due Support groups are provide information on part in a short exercise the autism spectrum to to a respiratory condi- about people who are a range of topics from class from the Siel relax and recharge, as tion. living with a health smoking cessation to Bleu instructor”, said well as an ability swing, a The group will meet condition helping each exercise. Mary. sensory path, a toddler in the same venue at other to live well with “We had a great Wicklow Town play area, and a the slightly later time encouragement and turnout for the recent COPD Support and wheelchair-accessible of 12 - 1.30pm in the support. People learn COPD Open Day. Prof Exercise Group sand factory. All of these the Pastoral Centre how to manage their Tim McDonnell, HSE’s meetevery Friday from facilities are intermingled Hall. health with a mix of COPD National 12 - 1.30pm in the Hall to ensure all children play According to Mary exercise, educational Clinical Lead and at the De La Salle together. Gowing, HSE Self- talks and having a chat Clinical Nurse Pastoral Centre, South Beach management Support with one another. Specialist, Patricia Wicklow Town. All are Playground celebrated its Co-ordinator, the The first educational Davis spoke about welcome. first birthday this year. It is now regarded as change of day is due to talk will take place on managing COPD. Janet For further informa- Ireland’s most inclusive the demand. Friday 20th September O’ Leary, who is living tion phone COPD playground, meeting the “The group has been at 1pm after the exer- with COPD, was on Support Ireland at 086 needs of children on the meeting weekly since cise session. Majella hand to share experi- 041 5128 or the COPD autism spectrum and the end of July but the Murphy, HSE Flu ences of the Bray advice line at 1800 832 those with motor co-ordi- numbers attending Lead, will talk about COPD Group while 146 or email nation difficulties._ have been greater than the Flu Vaccine. Philip Tonge, Senior [email protected] Construction of the Enjoying Greystones South Beach Playground are (l-r), Isabelle, Olivia, playground was funded and Danielle Byrne. WICKLOW

Tuesday 17th September 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 9 Finnish Forestry Association at the Coollattin Estate Forest management company Veon Ltd hosted a group of Finnish foresters and forest owners from the MHY Forest Management Association at Coollattin Estate on 11th September. Another group will be hosted this week on 19th September.

Veon has been restoring included clearing inva- unique Wicklow land- forestry associations over the Coollattin Estate’s sive species (rhododen- scape, The restoration of the years and last year forests to their former dron and Laurel), creat- vistas last seen in the last successfully hosted glory over the past num- ing a very rare Victorian era has given 22 members of the ber of years under the Arboretum, restoring the new life and inspiration Portuguese professional vision of new owner estate to previous land- to Coollattin, There is forestry association Brian Kingham. The scapes, conifer harvest- still a lot of work to do Associação Florestal do estate had suffered from ing - thinning and clear- but the good conditions Lima as part of their decades of neglect and fell, young broadleaf have been a blessing”. three-day forestry fact- the aim is to make it as it thinning and timber Veon has hosted a num- finding mission to was in the 19th century. selection, reforestation - ber of international Ireland. The Coollattin Estate has conifers and broadleaves, one of Ireland’s biggest deer management and oak collections with over damage and continuous 35 species of oak grow- cover forestry. The forest ing on the estate Andover visit is part of a Tourwise 30,000 oak trees. Ireland tour. Tourwise BRAY INSTITUTE OF Eucalyptus regnans from Ireland are based in Tasmania and South East Tipperary. Australia - the third Joe Codd of Veon tallest tree in the world - Forestry said: “This is FURTHER EDUCATION have also been planted, one of Ireland’s great for- as well as Patagonian est treasures and it cypress, the tallest warms the heart to be Dedicated, Professional, Passionate conifer in Latin America. working on a vision that The trees are reportedly will be at its height for DEGREE, DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2019 thriving in local condi- my grand children’s tions. The fifty Finish grandchildren to see and foresters are eager to enjoy”. learn more about how Brian Kingham said: Veon has engaged in the “There can be few restoration of the forest greater pleasures than the estate. sight of beautiful trees Subjects discussed have complementing the Open Evenings ‘WICKLOW HOME EVERY WEDNESDAY in September 4pm-6pm REPOSESSIONS A ART & DESIGN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SHOCKING REFLECTION DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Art Portfolio Preparation Animal Care OF HOUSING CRISIS’ Art, Craft & Design Animal Care & Management Fine Art – Higher National Diploma Animal Science Industry - Level 6 The majority of Wicklow homes repossessed Architectural Design & Technology Science - Pre University by the banks this year have been owner Architectural Technology HNC Level 6 Forensics Applied Science occupied, new figures reveal. 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SOCIAL COMMUNITY & Personal Trainer Strength & Conditioning - Level 6 "Family home repossessions are a serious indict- Soccer Studies & Fitness Instruction ment of the current housing crisis that we find our- HEALTH DEPARTMENT Law Pre University selves in and reflect how badly the whole system has Office Administration been managed by Fine Gael. When we look around of Beauty & Body Therapy Diploma Medical Administration (mornings only) Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up – Diploma NEW Restaurant & Bar Management course we can see lots of houses being built, so there's Nail Technician a temptation to think that things should soon start to Holistic & Wellbeing Studies (mornings only) improve. 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12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 17th September 2019 FIVE IN A ROW FOR LADIES It was a monumental day for the Tinahely Senior Ladies football team on Saturday, 7th September, as they beat St. Patrick’s of Wicklow Town to claim their 5th consecutive Senior Football Championship county title.

Tinahely beat league champions St. Pat’s 2-11 to 1-7 in the final which was played in Blessington GAA grounds. It was a stunning victo- Tinahely celebrate after beating St. Pat's of Wicklow in the Ladies Senior Championship final ry, and a reassertion of credentials following Tinahely’s defeat at the hands of St Pat’s in the League Final in June. The killer blow came with a goal early in the 2nd half by midfielder Aoife O’Gorman. In defence, the perfor- mance of Shannagh Goetelen was a stand- out tour de force of marking, as she kept Clodagh Fox of St. Pat’s quiet. The Tinahely Ladies team have now surely earned the accolade of one of the best teams ever produced in Co. Wicklow. They will now go on to rep- resent the county in the Leinster Intermediate Championships. They will face Louth’s club champions on October Chairman of the Wicklow Ladies GAA County Board Dominic Leech 5th. presents the Senior Championship trophy to Tinahely captain Ciara Stokes Newtown rider wins in Wexford Paddy, Sarah, Sandra, Kiara, and Nathan Byrne celebrate after Tinahely beat St. Pat's of Wicklow in the Ladies Senior Championship final in Blessington. Amateur rider Shane Fenelon landed his first success on the racecourse when the Dusty Sheehy-trained Rudy Catrail won the 3m1f handicap chase at Wexford on Saturday, 7th September.

Newlands Ladies win All Ireland Mary The 21-year-old from Newtownmountkennedy won a point-to-point on the same horse at Stradbally in May and he was again on board the eight-year-old which made all the running to win by 17 lengths from Glacial McKenna Diamond Trophy Tournament Shadow. It was quite a day too for the winning trainer who saddled two winners at the meeting shortly after his son Mikey rode his first winner at Navan. The ladies of Newlands Golf Club were victorious against County Sligo Golf Club in Of Fenelon, Sheehy said: “Shane has ridden two point to point winners, his first came on this horse earlier in the year. He rides out in Shark Hanlon’s and comes to me in the afternoons. Honestly, he is one of the hard- the all-Ireland final of the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy Tournament which was est working young lads I know and that’s why I gave him a chance. He gave him a great ride.” played at Golf Course on Sunday 8th September with Newlands winning three matches and halving two matches. In addition, the third-place playoff resulted in a win for Tralee over Malone Golf Club.

A fantastic weekend of competitive golf saw many close matches ending on 18th and 19th, holes. Mary McKenna attended the matches all weekend and all the ladies were thrilled and honoured to be in her company. The finale of the event was a gala dinner where Woodenbridge Golf Club hosted all four teams, attended by Mary McKenna MBE and the sponsors. The four teams celebrated having a lovely evening and many new friendships were forged over the weekend. “Woodenbridge Golf Club would like to thank all the participants & sponsors for making the fifth Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy event such a success”.

Gary Prunty, John McCarthy, Philip O’Neill and all the Bray Emmets committee pulled together one of the best ever social occasions for the club in the Ballsbridge Hotel on Friday 6th September, when Pat Spillane, Niall Quinn and Alan Quinlan were part of an expert panel under MC Damien Lawlor at the club’s annual sporting lunch. Comedian Aiden Tierney added to the mirth by his mimicry of all the major sporting national names. The club said it would like to Newlands Golf Club, winners of the 2019 Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy thank all the sponsors who supported this major fund-raising event. WICKLOW

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Age Action calls on Wicklow people to get involved in Positive Ageing Week

“Ageing in Place” is the theme for Positive Ageing Week locally; Individual discounts for older peo- which takes place from Monday 30th September through events organised by Age ple. to Sunday 6th October. Action and other organi- A variety of events sations working with take place every year, older people. such as: Computers for Events can be organ- the Terrified; Knitting ised by Active Parties; Singing for Retirement Groups; Wellbeing; Exhibitions; Nursing Homes; Performances; Rolling Community Resource & Bowling Workshops; Centres; Sports Memoir Writing Partnerships; County Classes; Historical and Councils; Care Organisations; Forest Walks; Libraries; Theatres, Excursions, Dancercise Galleries, Museums, and Chair Zumba; Schools; Clubs, Scrabble, Chess, Bridge Societies and and Boggle Clubs; Associations for older Coffee Mornings; people. In addition, Afternoon Tea Dances businesses can support and Ceol agus Craic the week by offering Evenings, etc. Positive Ageing Week We want older people to (PAW) is about celebrat- have a choice about ing ageing and the older where they age. PAW is people in our lives by an opportunity to pro- highlighting the contri- mote and inform a life bution they make to our course approach to families and our com- housing and home care munities. It coincides supports enabling older with UN International people to remain part of Day of Older People their community. We which is on Tuesday 1st need to ensure older October. people have access to Positive Ageing Week the services and (PAW) is an Age Action resources they require to initiative which is now remain at home safely, in its 17th year. The in comfort and with dig- focus is on community- nity. based events, organised “Last year there were by groups and individu- over 350 events als throughout Ireland, throughout the country and national events during Positive Ageing organised by Age Action Week,” Billy O’Keeffe, and its partners. Programme Manager, The theme for 2019 is Age Action explains. Ageing in Place which “we are asking individu- is about ensuring older als and groups in people remain active, Wicklow to organise engaged, and valued in and register an activity their communities. or event which high- MINISTER FOR HEALTH “Ageing in place is lights and celebrates the about people having older people in our lives choices and control over and the contribution their lives regardless of they make to our fami- SIMON HARRIS age, income or ability “, lies and our communi- Care says Paddy Connolly, ties.” CEO Age Action. “We Positive Ageing Week Supporting all need to think about is divided into two at Home where and how we wish strands: Community to live as we age and based Positive Ageing Positive Ageing start planning for this. Week Events, organised Have you been and in the approved under the iniatives in Wicklow Cllr. HSE Home Care Package Scheme, Community Contact me for advice, support or assistance on any matter INDEPENDENT choose • Dementia Care Call the Bray office on 01 2813727 Bluebird Care, • Care of Older Persons Always your local approved Email me at [email protected] Independent HSE provider • Disability Services Always on YOUR side Rathnew 0404 31177 Suite 16, Broomhall Business Park, Rathnew PH: 086 8375602 E: [email protected] www.bluebirdcare.ie WICKLOW

14 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 17th September 2019

ets are more than just accessories or hobbies, they are truly members of the Irish family with about 60% of households having at lease one four-legged friend, furry Pcompanion or lovable creature in tow. Pets are popular your beloved animal because they provide with a fully qualified, companionship, joy, fully licensed groomer, unconditional love, a is one way to keep your sense of safety, and pet happy and healthy. often a service. These Leaving an animal are probably some of uncomfortable with the reasons families or matted fur and over- individuals think about grown nails, is not how getting a pet in the first a pet should be treated place. and a quick swing to a These are also the professional groomer reasons why it’s impor- can have your cat or tant to look after your dog happy, healthy and pet and make them feel looking its best. loved. In addition to There are many bene- being fed properly and fits to grooming your kept healthy through dog, and it’s not some- exercise, another crucial thing that should be put area that shouldn’t be off until later in your neglected is the hygiene dog’s life. Introducing of your pet, which is them to grooming when why grooming is so they’re still puppies important. From groom- (from about three weeks ing, to kennels, to nutri- old) is a good idea as it tious food and toys and allows them to get used other accessories, there to being groomed - par- are numerous ways to sen your pet and settled your pet by keeping key to their physical ticularly where nail take proper care of him/her in, you will be them groomed. health. clipping and ear clean- you’re your pet and amazed at the positive Grooming is not just Making sure your pet ing is concerned, as make sure they’re impact and joy they can important to your pet’s receives the right kind dogs often find having healthy and happy. bring, and it’s equally quality of life, happiness of care by providing their ears cleaned and Once you have cho- important to bring joy to and hygiene, but is also proper grooming for nails clipped unpleasant experiences. It’s also Grooming is not for this reason that it always about keeping should be left to a pro- your cat or dog clean, fessional. however. Having your Whether your dog has pet groomed regularly a long or short coat of also means that it is reg- fur, brushing is very ularly checked for more important, regardless of serious problems such what breed the dog hap- as skin abnormalities, pens to be. There is no ticks and fleas, as well avoiding the fact that as infections of the eyes dogs can get very dirty in their day-to-day or ears, and issues lives, and their coats regarding their teeth can often get dirty, but and nails or claws. If like us, dead hair and detected early, these dandruff can also affect issues can be dealt with dogs. relatively easily, but if By having your dog left untreated for a cer- brushed regularly, it tain length of time they also helps to release the can become very seri- natural oils in its fur ous problems. and keep its coat clean While many pets with with a healthy shine. It shorter coats of fur can is also important to sometimes be groomed keep in mind that if your pet’s coat is not at home, getting your brushed regularly, pet a professional cut is Moggies grease can build up often a better option as which can result in salons have the cysts as pores become equipment and expertise blocked. If your dog has to do a better job. Motel a particularly long coat Professional groomers 20 minutes of fur, then brushing will have more knowl- becomes even more edge about your dog’s from Bray important as loose hair breed and can give it a becomes matted - form- more balanced haircut, The Purrrfect ing clumps which can tailoring the cut for that place for your pull the skin down and specific breed so that cause soreness and te cat’s holiday your dog can look Our Cat ry Has other skin problems. Ou Fur can also build up in his/her best. td oor From your pet’s paw pads, There are a number of Phone: Runs and this can lead to dis- groomers here in €9 per comfort also as the fur Wicklow that are more 087 6612841 day becomes hardened with than qualified to groom dirt. and look after your pet. www.moggiesmotel.com WICKLOW

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16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 17th September 2019 Try a Choir week! Thinking of starting something new in September? Why not join a choir? Launching on Culture Night, Try a Choir week is a first in County Wicklow.

Though choirs receive capture a sense of spirit you back in, drag you out m; Avondale Voices, , jul- members at all times and energy within the on a dreary winters night [email protected]; throughout the year, this groups keeping the or return to singing, take a Beating Time, Kilpedder, is the first mass ‘call out momentum going. It’s a look at what the local [email protected]; for participation’ coordi- role that cannot be under- choirs in Wicklow have to Blessington Millenium nated by Wicklow estimated as although offer. Choir, Blessington, County Arts Office as many are paid, the addi- A full list of choirs [email protected], part of the range of ways tional hours spent with known to us and email blessingtonmillennium- it is supporting singing in members in the coordina- addresses are published [email protected]; Bray the community. tion and administration of below. Many choirs have Choral Society, fxjkel- The moment each year choirs and events are websites you can look up that the children go back largely voluntary with such as serendipityacap- [email protected]; Cheile to school seems to mark a leaders going over and pella.net. The choirs are Community Choir, Bray, rebirth of people’s desire above to create foster a genuinely not just about [email protected] to connect with other sense of achievement, singing - meeting people m; Corde Chamber people or do something bond and skills in equal and having fun are all part Choir, in Greystones, new for winter. Perhaps measure. of the process! [email protected] it’s the thought of the Scientific research has You can catch one of m; Crinniu Chamber long evenings ahead, or long established that there the choirs West Wicklow Choir, Arklow, con- just simply getting back are significant benefits to Voices for FREE in per- [email protected]; that pattern and rhythm individuals participating formance at St Joseph’s Do Mi So Choir, that goes along with term in singing. These can be Church on Delgany, time. categorised as physical, Culture Night, Friday [email protected]; Wicklow has a fantastic emotional and social September 20th at Gospel Choir, Ashford, array of choirs in almost improvements to health. It 7.30pm. Tickets are avail- [email protected]; Greystones every corner of the coun- can improve posture, able from Eventbrite Choir, Greystones, ty, membership is often breathing, help with check for West Wicklow [email protected] Therese Scanlon and Annick Garnier at Annick’s art exhibition in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh free or for a very nominal movement, sleep, memory Voices The French rate. Some of the singers and socialization. Overall, Connection. m; Inver Ladies Choir, meet for pleasure, some studies demonstrate sub- The Choirs in Wicklow Arklow, norton.antho- for competition, some for stantial improvements in are: Ashford ICA Ladies [email protected]; therapeutic reasons and these areas for those par- Choir, Ashford, fxjkel- Move4Parkinsons Award-winning documentary some simply for the joy ticipating in singing. So if [email protected]; Avoca Wicklow Choir, Ashford, of music. In an age where you are looking for that Valley Singers, Avoca, darammacmahon@gmail. social prescribing - GP’s activity that can connect [email protected] com. film to be screened in October linking people with non- medical sources of sup- A documentary written, directed and produced by Arklow man Dave Thomas will port within the communi- be screened at the Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival 4thOctober. ty to improve physical, emotional and wellbeing - is now becoming a phe- The documentary, called ‘1 Billion’, has a theme of ‘disability’ but a strong message of ‘ability’. nomenon in Ireland, com- It is Dave’s directorial documentary debut and shows how people with a disability can achieve so much with munity connection has the odds stacked against them - from discriminatory legislation to ignorance, fear and a misconception of the perhaps never been more abilities of those with a disability. Dave was also the cofounder of the first national arts and disability centre in important. Ireland. Each choir has its own “The inspiration for this story comes from having a physical disability myself and experiencing the difficul- unique sense of commu- ties of getting a job purely because Interviewers saw me as a disabled man,” says Dave. nity, style and colour. “When attending interviews, I could see the expression of disappointment and the feeling of rejection within From gospel singing, to seconds of me walking with a limp into the room. It’s heart-breaking when you are young and starting out. I male voice choir and wanted to show the difficulties that exist for those with a disability nationally and on a global scale, highlighting classical to barbershop that we have come a long way but we still have a long journey ahead when it comes to being recognised as there is something for equals and for the unnecessary barriers to be removed that prevent people with disabilities flourishing in society everyone. The choirs are just like everyone else.” championed by hard- The film has been screened all over the world winning awards for Best Director, Best Documentary and Best working and highly quali- Producer. The Move4Parkinsons Wicklow choir fied choir leaders, who “I am thrilled with the film’s success and excited that it will continue to be screened between now and late December in Ireland and around the world. It will finish its festival circuit this year. I am developing a feature documentary film inspired by ‘1 Billion’. Music Network presents Bangers Peter Moc Group with Lage Lund and Crash Percussion Group The Courthouse Arts Centre welcomes the Peter Moc Group to Juilliard School of Music Mermaid Arts Centre brings you Bangers and Crash Percussion Group on Friday Tinahely this month. in NYC and winning 4th October at 8pm. The Bangers and Crash Percussion Group is an Irish collective Thelonious Monk Peter Moc Group and It is story-telling, cine- most compelling jazz International jazz of percussionists (Alex Petcu, Emma King and Brian Dungan) that regularly Lage Lund recorded their matic imagination, pure artists in the world today. Competition - Lund has collaborate and work together to perform in a wide range of projects. first original album excitement, extraordinary Lund swings with great performed with David Having a physics background can be a useful thing indeed if you are ace percussion- never wrote for marimba) “Native Son” in New connection and virtuosity authority, displaying a Sanchez, the Maria ist Alex Petcu. So the required sounds don’t exist on conventional instruments? No which will tickle tastebuds York City in 2017 and this what makes “Full Circle” staggering harmonic Schneider Orchestra, problem, you just invent and build what you need. And that’s what audiences can and defy expectations. band is touring and releas- stand out on a map of sophistication and a sin- Mark Turner, Seamus expect when he and fellow percussion adventurers Emma King and Brian Dungan take Their appetite for explor- ing their latest original world music. gularly fluid voice as a Blake. to the road with their kit bag of the usual suspects of the drum world, along with a album “Full Circle” Lage Lund is one of the soloist. Since graduating Composer, arranger, ing rhythmic influences fascinating array of metal, wood and string. recorded in Dublin in finest guitarists of his from Berklee College of musical director, educator from around the world - Three young and energetic virtuosos cook up a menu of new music (a pity Beethoven 2018. generation and one of the Music in Boston, the and guitarist Peter Moc , Flamenco, Afro-Cuban, bassist Andrew Csibi and Javanese gamelan - is drummer Kevin Brady healthy, hearty and irre- have worked and record- pressible. Audiences can ed alongside Grammy expect a programme of winning artists such as 20th century works by Nir Felder, Brian composers including Philip Charette, Larry Coryell . Glass, Steve Reich and This project is composi- Thierry De Mey, as well as tionally and instrumental- a new Music Network ly one of the most excit- Commission from Alex ing, fearless and up-lift- Petcu. (Please note: no ing experiences ready to sausages will be harmed in be presented via live the making of this pro- shows in Ireland, gramme). Tickets cost England, Czech Republic, €16/14 and are available USA and Japan. from box office on 01- Friday, 27th September, 2724030 or at .mermaid- 8:30pm. €15/€13 artscentre.ie. WICKLOW

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ow that the kids are back at school, you will may find that you have a lot more time on Nyour hands. Now is the time to put that free time to good use and make time for you.

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18 LOCAL BUSINESS / NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 17th September 2019 Hollywood notes... Biggest-ever’ National Women’s Music Under The Mountains Enterprise Day set for October There will be music and song in Hollywood Entrepreneurship Monitor The Minister also met from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd September The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, T.D., has launched the biggest-ever programme of events to mark National Women’s report**. Through the 31 with Georgia Visnyei of as part of Music Under The Mountains. On Local Enterprise Offices, the Art of Coffee in Friday there will be a an evening of music and Enterprise Day (NWED) on Thursday, October 17th. Local Enterprise Offices are we saw a higher take-up Leitrim (Ambassador for poetry readings with Jane Clarke, Cormac organising 17 entrepreneurial events across the country under the theme of ‘Making of supports by female LEO Leitrim event); Breatnach and guitarist Eamon Sweeney, in St. It Happen’, funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Enterprise entrepreneurs last year - Emma-Rose Conroy of Kevin’s Church at 8pm. Ireland and Local Authorities. from those that were look- EuroStallions Ltd in Eleanor McEvoy preforms in Church of Ireland ing to start a new business Offaly (Ambassador for (St Kevin’s Church) on Saturday night 22nd venture by themselves to joint LEO Offaly, Laois, those that wanted to grow Longford and Westmeath September, and there will be workshops in the an existing family busi- event), Lorraine Murphy Hollywood Centre. Also on Saturday there will be ness.” of Lorraine Murphy music in Tuttys. On Sunday see Kevin Conneff Minister Humphreys Coaching and Training in and Ger Fitzgerald in Tuttys at 12:30pm, Andy met nine NWED Meath (Ambassador for Irvine in St. Kevin’s Church at 6pm, and Tom Ambassadors at the LEO Meath and Louth Lemmonier & Friends in The Hollywood Inn at NWED programme event) and Mary B. Walsh 8pm.For full lineup and tickets see musicun- launch, which was hosted of Ire Wel Pallets Ltd in derthemountains.com by LEO Cavan at Hotel Wexford (Ambassador for Kilmore. These included LEO Wexford event). Drug Awareness Meeting Vicki O’ Toole of JJ O’ Local Enterprise Offices Toole in Limerick were represented at the There will be a drug awareness meeting in the (Ambassador for LEO programme launch by Hollywood Centre on Tuesday 24th September at Cavan event); Liz Christie Orla Martin of LEO 8pm. All parents and mentors are urged to attend National Women’s Enterprise Day will take place on October 17th. of Hand-woven in Ireland Offaly, and Marcella this very important meeting. This event is for over in Monaghan Rudden of LEO Cavan. 18s. To mark National time Emmy nominee, efiting from business men- Enterprise Day on October (Ambassador for LEO Enterprise Ireland was Women’s Enterprise Day, award winning author, toring through their Local 17th is ‘Making It Monaghan event); Kate represented by Gillian Friendship Club Local Enterprise Office noted TV chef and innova- Enterprise Office last year Happen’ and we want to Gaynor of The Paint Hub Slattery of its HPSU Wicklow is organising an tive business woman. - from 3,832 in 2017 up to highlight all the supports in Carlow (Ambassador Division and Local The Friendship club takes place every Wednesday event in Ballyknocken Figures released by 4,565 in 2018 (up by that can ‘make it happen’ for LEO Carlow event); Authorities were repre- afternoon in the Hollywood Centre from 2.15pm House and Cookery Local Enterprise Offices 19%). for women in Wicklow Dr. Wendy Oke of sented by Lynda to 4.15pm. New members always welcome. School in partnership with to coincide with the On October 17th, that want to start or grow TeachKloud in Cork McGavigan of Cavan Local Enterprise Office launch reveal that 21, 859 NWED Ambassadors will their business over the (Ambassador for joint County Council. Wicklow. 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Tuesday 17th September 2019 TimesLOCAL CLASSIFIEDS / RECRUITMENT 19 Wicklow Chamber launches Wicklow Business Awards Bray The Wicklow Town & District Chamber Dinner Dance & Business Establishment/ Cualann Awards will take place on Friday, 4th October in The Great Eastern Hospitality/ Pub; Best Pavillion at the stunning Tinakilly Country House Hotel. New Business; Best Historical Small to Medium The Nominations are lowchamber.ie or by Just chose your Business. Tickets are Society now officially open - texting your nominated Leading Business and now on sale - please get your entries in by business to 086 089 state why you are nom- book early to avoid dis- Monthly indoor lec- voting online at 7702 before 5pm on inating them. appointment by tures of the Cualann WicklowChamber.ie, by Friday 20th September. This year, there are www.gr8events.ie/cha Historical Society emailing susana@wick- Voting is very simple. four award categories, mberball.ie or by con- will resume at 8pm and you get to decide tacting the Chamber on Thursday who wins: Best Office on (0404) September 19th in Retailer; Best Eating 66433. the Royal Hotel when PLANNING James Scannell will speak to on ‘The WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Waste Management Act, 1996 1867 Bray Head I, Niall Barry of Unit 5, Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 Derailment’. In this Kilcoole Ind Estate, 2461269, Email: eugene AFF Logistics, Rathnew, presentation James @alphaplandesign.com) will reveal how, had Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow am Seeks planning permission Co. Wicklow. applying for a certificate of for retention of revised rear the inquests into the registration (suitability of extension to previously We are required to accept on these two fatalities had premises) of manufacturing granted extension under ref. been aware of the full Lisa Mellon, Melissa Flusky, Louise Kealy and no. 19/73 and associated premises, free of charge, for the THE MIRACULOUS facility. Waste Management facts as to what works at 29 Roger purpose of recovery, packaging waste PRAYER Nicola Fleming at the Wicklow Hospice Act 1996 Waste caused this accident, Casement Park, Bray Co. (Cardboard/Plastic) similar in nature Dear Heart of Jesus in Foundation's 'Glen to Glen walk', a hike from Management Packaging Wicklow for D. Rowan. The the verdicts returned Glendalough to Glenmalure Regulations 2007. We are planning application may be might had been dif- the past I have asked to that supplied at our premises. The for many favours. This required to accept on these inspected, or purchased ferent. All are wel- at a fee not exceeding the products or packaging in question need time I ask you this very premises, free of charge, come to attend. reasonable cost of making a not necessarily have been purchased € special one. (Mention for the purpose of recovery, copy, at the offices of the Admission is 5. request) Take it, dear packaging waste arising planning authority during its from AFF Logistics. Heart of Jesus and public opening hours and a from products, packaging place it within your or type of brand sold or submission or observation in relation to the application Legal Notice broken Heart where otherwise supplied on may be made to the your Father sees it. AN CHÚIRT DÚICHE (THE DISTRICT COURT) these premises. The authority in writing on Then, in his merciful CARETAKER products or packaging in payment of the prescribed DISTRICT COURT AREA OF BRAY, DISTRICT NO. 16 eyes it will become LICENSING ACTS 1833 TO 2018 question need not fee within the period of 5 your favour not mine. weeks beginning on the date THE LICENSING ACT (IRELAND) 1833 SECTION 6 necessarily have been St Anthony and St of receipt by the authority of INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT 1960 SECTION 29 purchased from Dycon Ltd the application. Jude, helper of the REQUIRED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER OF A LICENCE hopeless, aid me in my for General Duties - 20 hours a week WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL distress. Amen. WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICANT Maxlo Distilleries Limited in St Laurence O'Toole's National School, PREMISES Plucks Licensed Premises, Kilmacanogue, Bray, County Wicklow Say this prayer for Gerry Hynes Architect MRIAI, Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 three days. Promise on behalf of Paul Cullinan, 2461269, Email: eugene Roundwood. Postal applications to: applies for planning @alphaplandesign.com) TAKE NOTICE that Maxio Distilleries Limited having its registered office at Plucks, Kilmacanogue, Bray, publication and favour County Wicklow intends to apply to have this Honourable Court sitting at Bray District Court, Court No.2 Chairperson, St Laurence O'Toole's permission for a wastewater Seeks planning permission will be granted. Never on the 26th day of September 2019 at 10.30 a.m. for a CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER of the seven day treatment unit and 50 linear for a dwelling, with known to fail. N.S. Roundwood, Bray, Co Wicklow meter soil polishing filter in publicans on licence attached to the premises known as Plucks situated at Kilmacanogue, Bray, County connection to services, Wicklow in the Court Area and District aforesaid which said licence is currently in the name of Maxlo C.L. by Friday 4th October 2019. accordance with EPA 2009 entrance and associated Distilleries Limited. at Killaderrig House, works at Monument Lane, Killoughter, Ashford, Co. Dated this 9th day of September 2019. Arklow, Co. Wicklow for Signed: ______Wicklow. The planning C. Bolger. The planning application may be Cullen & O’Beirne, Solicitors for the Applicant, application may be inspected or purchased Suite 9, Mill Road, Greystones, County Wicklow inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding at a fee not exceeding TO:Superintendent of TO:The Fire Officer, TO:The District Court Clerk the reasonable cost of An Garda Siochana, the reasonable cost of Bray Fire Station, The Courthouse, making a copy at the offices Bray Garda Station Boghall Road, Civic Centre, of Wicklow County Council, making a copy, at the offices Convent Avenue, Ballymorris, Main Street, of the planning authority Bray, Bray, Bray, County Buildings, Wicklow County Wicklow County Wicklow County Wicklow during its public opening during its public opening hours and a submission or hours and a submission or observation in relation to the observation in relation to the application may be made to application may be made to the authority in writing on the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of of receipt by the authority of the application. the application. WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL I John Murphy intend to Weidong Wang seeks apply for permission for the planning permission for construction of a new converting roof space to dwelling, domestic garage, living accommodation wastewater treatment unit & with dormer extension to polishing filter, new well, rear at 151 Charnwood, new entrance and lane onto Bray, Co. Wicklow. The public road and associate works at Ballard, Laragh, planning application may Co. Wicklow. The planning be inspected or purchased application may be at a fee not exceeding the inspected or purchased reasonable cost of making at a fee not exceeding the a copy at the offices of reasonable cost of making a Wicklow County Council, copy at the offices of County Buildings, Wicklow Wicklow County Council, during its public opening County Council Buildings, hours and a submission or Wicklow Town, during its observation in relation to public opening hours and a the application may be submission or observation in made to the authority in relation to the application may be made in writing to writing on payment of the planning authority on the prescribed fee within payment of the prescribed the period of 5 weeks fee within 5 weeks from beginning on the date of submission of application to receipt by the authority of Planning Authority. the application. 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