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homes & businesses WICKLOW WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION to 44,500 Delivered LOCAL BRAY SIDE PURE CLEANUP MISTAKEN CLAMPING page 2 page 8 page 12 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, ENNISKERRY, BRAY, GREYSTONES, DELGANY, KILCOOLE, NEWCASTLE, KILQUADE, ASHFORD, KILPEDDER, NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY, KILMACANOGUE, LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, ROUNDWOOD. Tuesday 9th April 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] HEALTH CENTRES STILL ON-TRACK The recently announced Primary Care Centres for Arklow and Greystones are still going ahead as planned and rumours that they had been abandoned, or at best delayed, are totally untrue according to the Minister for Health, Simon Harris. Last week Cllr. really need to be asked from where they have Jennifer Whitmore from as to how this could be left off. However, it is Greystones expressed allowed to happen. now up to the HSE and her 'shock and disap- This is especially con- the Minister for Health pointment' at the news cerning as we were only to act quickly to ensure that Action Health recently assured by the that this can happen and Enterprises, who had Minister for Health that that alternative develop- been engaged by the these projects were pro- ers for these premises HSE to build Primary gressing well, with are found. Any delay to Care Centres (PCCs) in planning permission the provision of primary both Greystones and granted for the centre in healthcare for Arklow has decided not Arklow, whilst the Greystones and Arklow to go ahead with the Greystones centre was must be minimised as developments. due to go for planning much as possible. Cllr. Whitmore said shortly. "This is further evi- "This is very bad news "Whilst Action Health dence that the model of for the communities of has decided to not delivery used by the Greystones and Arklow. develop its portfolio of Government to build People have waited PCCs in Wicklow, it is state facilities, such as years and years for my understanding that hospitals, schools and these PCCs to become a another developer could PCCs is seriously reality and questions essentially take over flawed. When projects Whale Theatre pick up the Special Recognition award from Kathleen Kelleher for their entry in the Greystones St. Patrick's Day parade. Pic: Joe McQuillan such as this fail, it is the Primary Care Centre community that ulti- wasn't being funded mately pays the price." under the HSE's Capital Greystones based Plan so it wouldn't be Fianna Fáil spokesper- affected by the over- son on Health Stephen spend. The letter failed Donnelly said he wants to mention any other to know why he wasn't problems that could told earlier about the prevent the building delays. Deputy from going ahead. Donnelly explained, "I heard nothing more "Back in January I until last Thursday, became concerned that when the HSE con- the Government's mas- firmed that the contrac- sive overspend on the tor who had been hired new National Children's to build both the Hospital might have Arklow centre and the knock-on effects on Greystones centre had other parts of our health pulled out. What I want service. I was so wor- to know therefore, is ried, in fact, that I sub- when did the HSE and mitted what's known as the Health Minister a Parliamentary become aware of that Question to get an fact? When I received answer directly from the my PQ reply in January Health Minister. was this information "What I got in being kept from me and response was an email my constituents? explaining that the planned Arklow Continued on Page 3 WICKLOW 2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 9th April 2019 Bray Side rapper duo hoping to hit the right note Bray-based and Malawian born duo Brayside are edging ever closer to their goal of achieving worldwide fame despite their dream of winning Ireland's Got Talent coming to an abrupt end last month. Charles Odilo aka Bray Institute of Further King CJ and Simon Education (BIFE) and Chimbayo aka Sammy, told Wicklow Times who along with Arthur they have found the col- Janowsky aka lege hugely supportive, Shadowman form the both in terms of access Bray Side collective, to equipment and sup- didn't manage to make it port. Both men dream of through to the live performing on the world rounds of the national stage and are currently talent contest but they recording their debut are now focusing on album as well as work- future projects and are ing on a TV series called waiting to hear back 'Bray Squad'. Anybody from producers of the who has come across UK's X Factor. If select- their debut single and ed, King CJ and Sammy video on Youtube will could see themselves know that the produc- King CJ and Sammy are Bray rap duo Bray Side launched onto the inter- tion values on Bray national stage in a show Side’s work is extremely African Irish hiphop to that their experiences that regularly attracts high. The guys have bigger audiences. gained at BIFE will help more than 10 million gigged locally around King CJ told Wicklow launch their careers. viewers. Bray and Dublin and are Times that performing is You can view Bray Bray Side are current- hoping to move to big- all they have wanted to Side's videos on their Pictured at the Carnew KWETB Awards Night in the Woodenbridge Hotel were Alison Delaney ly studying music and ger stages and bring do since a very young YouTube channel Bray receiving her certificate and David Murray sound production at their unique brand of age and they are hopeful Side Boyz. What’s Happening... The Book Doctor Are you a young reader between the ages of 7 and Roundwood 10? Are you looking for a new series to delve into? Do you need a prescription for an exciting new coffee morning book? Why not book into the 'Book Clinic' in Wicklow Library on Thursday, 18th April. Parents and children are welcome for an informal Don’t forget the Wicklow wide coffee morning consultation with one of Ireland's friendly book takes place on Friday 12th of April from 9am to doctors from Children’s Books Ireland (CBI). 1pm in Vartry House Roundwood (Kavanaghs). This begins with some chat about the books you Special guests this year are Leslie Dowdall and Jim enjoy as well as activities, movies, and games you O'Neill. Proceeds from all the coffee mornings like, to let the book doctor know about your interests. around Wicklow will go to the seven Cancer Your book prescription will have a list of recommend- support centres in the County and also to Wicklow ed reads just for you. You can fill the prescription from Hospice. There will be lots of prizes on the day as Wicklow Library or order them in for collection. well as refreshments. There will be an auction on There are only 24 places, so book now! Call 0404 Sunday 14th April from 12pm in Roundwood 67025 or email [email protected]. More info at childrensbooksireland.ie. There will be a reading from Parish Centre with all proceeds going to Eoin Colfer's 'The Legend of Spud Murphy' at Roundwood Cancer Support. 2:30pm. Aughrim and District Arklow variety concert Active Retirement A variety concert will be held in St Saviur's Church Chair yoga will resume on April 9th for 3weeks. The Arklow on Friday 12th April at 8.00pm featuring two other dates are the 16th and the 30th. The trip to The Arklow Shipping Silver Band, Moon & Son the Concert Hall on April 13th will depart Lawless's (Nigel & Charlie Mooney - Jazz Musicians), Hotel at 10.30am. The group will continue to meet for Alastair Davis, Ronnie McCormick, Pupils of 5th a short walk at 10.30am on Mondays at Phelans Members of Wicklow Scout Group accept the award for Most Colourful entry in the Greystones and 6th Class in Carysfort National School and followed by coffee and a catch up on the week events. St. Patrick's Day parade from Cllr Derek Mitchell Other Artistes. Admission on door on the night and All welcome. the proceeds are in aid of St Saviour's Church Windows. All welcome. Glen of the Downs Garden Centre Horkans Garden Centre: Pot Plants, Trees, Shrubs etc: BRAY Phone 01 2872078 Brambles Cafe: Breakfast, Lunch, Cakes Phone 01 2872709 Greystones social nights Vevay Rd, Bray Premier Timber Domestic Garden Sheds: (Free Delivery and Erection) Phone 0404 44735 There is social dancing to live music in Greystones TDTD Auction Auction RoomRoom Loghouse.ie: Ireland’s leading log cabin supplier. Rugby Club every Sunday night from 8:30pm to • Free Fitting Phone 01 2017675 11:30pm. Come and join the fun. €10 entry. Adman Steel Sheds: (Rustproof, No maintenance) • Free Measuring WE ARE LOOKING FOR Phone 053 9430001 Service Outdoorliving.ie: Stunning outdoor furniture/heaters/ ITEMS FOR AUCTION! greenhouses and artificial grass Phone 01 2878404 Volunteers needed for • Free In Home Open 9.30am-6p.m. Advice & Design Geoghegans Conservatory Conversions: Arklow Meals on Wheels First auction is due to Show Village now open Phone 01 6392978 Service take place Early May. Open Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm Sun 12am to 6pm Arklow Meals on Wheels would like to hear from • No Obligation people with an interest or background in cooking, Quote Date TBC. WE’VE GOT WICKLOW COVERED! and who would like to join one of their teams, TO PLACE AN AD CONTACT US TODAY! working from the Pipe Band Hall, Castlepark, two *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* Contact Neville: 086 390 2612 mornings per week.