homes & businesses WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL BRAY FIRE LEADER’S AWARD FLORENTINE page 4 page 11 page 12 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, , BRAY, , , , NEWCASTLE, , ASHFORD, , , , LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, . Tuesday 5th March 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] LUAS IN DOUBT Cancellation of the planned Luas Green Line upgrade under the Metrolink Project could result in the Luas to Bray plan being abandoned, a Dublin Commuter Coalition group said. Minister for Transport the population growth for M50/N11. The Metro and Co. Wicklow Bray is allocated for areas must be extended to resident Shane Ross to be served by Luas. Sandyford, as was recently stated that the This will reinforce the planned, and further, oth- Charlemont to Sandyford role of Bray as the prima- erwise the existing Luas section of the MetroLink ry settlement in the coun- will be utterly full. The project (the proposed ty and will provide an Metro should end in a 26km metro from Swords option for removing car large Park n' Ride site on to Sandyford) may be traffic from the N11/M11 the Southside, as is scrapped in order to pre- north of Bray with the planned for the Northside vent disruption to the provision of park-and- near Swords, and a route Green line in south ride facilities." should be reserved for a Dublin. Cllr Derek Mitchell future extension to Bray." The extension of the stated that "At present the Speaking to Wicklow Luas to Bray is a key part Green Luas line is very Times, Stephen Donnelly of Wicklow's County overcrowded at rush TD said the cancellation Development Plan 2016- hour, people can't get on, of the MetroLink 2022. It states that "this is and the much higher Southside section would identified in the RPGs capacity Metro is needed. be "very disappointing (Regional Planning The new large town of for commuters in Co. Guidelines) as a critical Cherrywood is being Wicklow. strategic transport project built on the Luas and the "There are massive and the vast majority of very overcrowded issues with traffic in Co.

Pictured are Mick Crowe and Miriam Murphy at the Wicklow Tourism Networking Evening in the Druid's Glen recently.

Wicklow and the cost of not upgrading the announcement of the Green line would be Metro South was very "never-ending disrup- warmly welcomed by tion". Wicklow commuters, as a "Not upgrading the welcome connection into Green Line serves only Wicklow's transport sys- the private car users of tem. This is part of a pat- Dunville Avenue, whilst tern we're seeing from Green Line users, hous- the Government where ing developments along ‘Work Smarter in Business using Tech’ Seminar promises are loudly made the line and the people Guest speaker and digital marketing expert Noel Davidson will help you and quietly broken. waiting for extensions to manage your time and work more effectively. Wednesday 6th March, People are being let down the line in Finglas and 1.30-4pm at Wicklow County Campus, , cost: €10 when it comes to trans- Bray all suffer. ‘How to Increase Sales in Your Business’ Course port and the Government "The Luas will simply Delivered by sales expert Terry Harmer on Thur 7th & 14th March, cost: €120 don't seem to be taking it not be able to cope with a seriously. Funding for the Metro train arriving at Up to €2,500 available towards your business website N81 was pulled, and Charlemont every two Find out more at the: Trading Online Information Seminar there's overcrowding on minutes with passengers Wed 13th March, Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew the commuter train from from North Dublin as from 9.30am till 1.30pm, Cost: Free but essential to book. Wicklow Town." well as passengers from The Dublin Commuter Broombridge. This will IRISH BEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR Coalition said it rejects therefore delay or even Competition is now on. totally any suggestion cancel the Green Line Apply at www.ibye.ie by 15th Mar. that the upgrade be aban- extensions to Finglas and doned. Bray as extending the line TO BOOK GO TO: The group stated "It is would further impact www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings imperative that the Green capacity. Not upgrading Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow Line Upgrade happens to the Green Line will have Phone: 0404 30800 Email: [email protected] continue its viability as a ramifications that will transit line." stretch across the entire The group said that the Dublin Region." WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 5th March 2019 Meeting for Sunbeam House families The Sunbeam House Family Advocacy Group (SHSFAG) has arranged a meeting of all families of Sunbeam House Services in the Glenview Hotel on Monday the 11th March at 7.30pm. This meeting will be Group hope to hold a of respite accommoda- chaired by Mark workshop on soon. tion; and Staff/Client O'Connor of Inclusion Up for discussion will Ratios and activities who will also be be the outstanding rec- with structure. available to discuss ommendations in the If you have any matter issues on disability and Jeyes Report; the issue which you would like the Assisted Decision of lack of transport for included please contact Making Act which the many in the north of the SHSFAG and they will Family Advocacy county and also the lack add it to the agenda. Darkness Into Irish Railway Light 2019 Record Society The next meeting takes place at The date for the 2019 7.30pm on Thursday February 28th in Darkness Into Light 5K the Society's Hueston Station Dublin walk/run has been announced premises at which Brian Solomon will speak about 'General Motors from Pieta House through the Locomotives in North America' - local DIL Wicklow committee. members and their guests only. This year's event will take place on People interested in joining the Irish Saturday May 11th in the small hours Railway Record Society which holds Decko Hughes, Pat Crowe, Tony Hughes and James Reid were at the Alfie O'Leary benefit night in The Midway, . of the morning in Wicklow town. lectures on various aspects of Ireland's Geraldine Mooney and Ann railway history and heritage, can Chambers along with their team will obtain a membership application form once again look after the planning and by post from the Dublin Area What’s Happening... Representative, The Irish Railway Fundraiser for Orlagh Hanratty organisation of this year's event. Early Record Society, 48 Chalfont Road, Wicklow Lions quiz final bird registration is now open and is Malahide, Co. Dublin - SAE appreciat- to be rescheduled available online only. ed or email: [email protected]. Wicklow Lions Club will hold their Quiz Night A planned fundraising event for Orlagh Hanratty final on March 6th in Wicklow Golf Club. that was due to take place in the Harbour Bar on The local Lions Club will ask for the support of Thursday, March 28th, is to be rescheduled. every club and organisation that took part in vari- ous quiz nights since last November. They would The 25-year-old Bray resident was seriously inured like a minimum of two tables from each charity to in a climbing accident in New Zealand on 7th come along on the night and make it the quiz of February. A gofundme page has been set up for Orlagh the year, to help the Lions support the whole com- to help fund the costs of her recovery. Search for 'Please help Orlagh Hanratty's recovery' on munity. € The two beneficiaries at the recent Wicklow Lions GoFundMe. So far, over 20,000 has been raised. Club quiz night in the Bridge Tavern were 'Move4Parkinson' and 'Wicklow Town Team'. With a total of 31 tables, by far the biggest turnout this STOP FOOD WASTE season, the event had a wonderful atmosphere in lovely surroundings. The first-time winners Dervla CHALLENGE Earls and Marian Earls, with their teammates Michael O'Brien and John O'Brien. The Neiland Fair Trade+ is hosting a Stop Food family came in second place. Waste Challenge as part of its current campaign to raise awareness about caring for our environment by recycling, reusing and reducing World Book Day at Wicklow waste. The Food Waste Callery of Wicklow Library Challenge consists of a County Council, will take course of four 1-hour ses- place in The Tea Room, Wicklow Library invites you to travel the world in sions. The Challenge is a Main Street, Baltinglass, books on World Book Day on Thursday 7th community-based cam- on four consecutive March, in the library. Browse the display of travel, paign that brings people Wednesdays (13, 20, 27 biography, literature, poetry, food, sport, together to learn and March & 3 April), from 7 adventure, etc. share ideas about reduc- pm to 8 pm. Admission to Learn about the extensive online resources avail- ing food waste. It is run the course of sessions is able on your device. Bring your phone, laptop, or by Wicklow County free but places are limit- iPad along between 10am and 5pm or in the Council with support ed. So to ensure a place, evening from 6pm to 8:30pm. from the Stop Food Waste book by phoning 087- campaign. 6659999 or registering The Challenge sessions, through the 'event' on Rathmichael Historical Society facilitated by James Facebook.

Patrick Salmon will be the guest presenter for the Wednesday March 6th 8pm meeting of the Rathmichael Historical Society, in Rathmichael BRAY National School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill, at which he will recall 'The Lost Village of Milltown' Vevay Rd, Bray - all welcome - admission €5. • Free Fitting Jekyll and Hyde in the • Free Measuring Puppy love was in the air at Bray Retail Park when a lucky pooch scooped the Park's Valentine's Day Giveaway. Brooke Gamble's dog Tallulah Popcorn became the luckiest canine in Bray after Pavilion Theatre Service Brooke scooped a €25 voucher from Maxi Zoo after taking part in the competition. She was presented with her prize by Sarah Nash of Maxi Zoo after taking part in the Facebook event. Dun Laoghaire Musical and Dramatic Society • Free In Home (DMDS) are delighted to announce that they will Advice & Design Pic: Paul Messitt. be presenting Jekyll and Hyde, the musical phe- Service nomenon based on the classic story by Robert Contacts: Louis Stevenson, which will run in the Pavilion • WICKLOW No Obligation Shay Fitzmaurice, Managing Editor - [email protected] Theatre from 12th to 16th March 2019. DMDS Quote have assembled a hugely talented cast and a won- LOCAL Ian Colgan, News Editor - [email protected] derful production team including Paul Laycock, *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* Times Director, Des Cox, Musical Director and Denise is published by Erika Doyle, Features Editor - [email protected] Donohoe, Choreographer. Tel: 286 5057 Fax: 201 4335 www.acmeblinds.com Wicklow Times, 5 Eglinton Road, Bray. email: [email protected] Tel: 01-2869111 General enquiries - [email protected] WICKLOW

Tuesday 5th March 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 GREEN LIGHT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT An Bord Pleanala last week gave permission for works to go ahead on the upgrade of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will facilitate housing development in the area.

Up to now the develop- almost every day I get concerns over ammonia provided by the applicant ment of housing projects contacted by people in emissions and effluent and assessed by the Local in West Wicklow has been Blessington who need a from the treatment plant Authority's Environment stymied due to a lack of place to live because of and the impact on water Section regarding the wastewater infrastructure. overcrowding or the land- quality and aesthetics in Permission for the lord selling their house or Golden Falls Lake. assimilative capacity in upgrade works was grant- other reasons." In its decision, An Bord the receiving environ- ed to Irish Water by The works will include Pleanala say the treatment ment, the Board consid- Wicklow County Council the construction of two plant is necessary for "the ered that the proposed in September 2018, how- new primary treatment policies and objectives of development would not ever the decision was units, one new anoxic the Wicklow County seriously injure public appealed by the tank, associated pump Development Plan 2016- health or the environ- Trout sumps, tertiary treatment 2022 and the Blessington and Salmon Anglers infrastructure and associ- Town Plan 2013-2019, ment." Association. ated site works. which seek to improve The board was also sat- Welcoming the deci- An Bord Pleanala deter- and expand waste water isfied that the proposed sion, Cllr Edward mined that an treatment facilities." development, "either indi- Timmins said “Wicklow Environmental Impact ABP say that the treat- vidually or in combina- County Council must go Assessment is not ment plant "would not tion with other plans or ahead with planning per- required for the develop- seriously injure the projects, would not be mission for houses on the ment. amenity of the area or of council land at Burgage. The Ballymore Eustace property in the area and likely to have significant effects on the Pictured: Paul Burke and Deirdre Whelan at the recent Alfie O'Leary benefit night in The Blessington has a huge Trout and Salmon Anglers would not be prejudicial Midway, Arklow. number of people on the Association appealed the to public health". It stated social housing list and Council's decision due to "based on information Special Protection Area." Public meeting about Slaney River Resolution put forward to A public meeting about water quality issues in the Slaney River Catchment will be held in Germaine's Hotel, Baltinglass on Tuesday 12th March at 7:30pm. The meeting follows on from consultation on the draft River Basin Management Plan in 2017. extend Luas to Blessington The Local Authority Waters Programme will be undertaking work to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the Slaney River Priority Area for Action. Information on plans for this area will be made At a meeting of the Eastern and Mid Land Regional assembly on Friday March 1st, available at the public meeting. This is a new approach to water quality management in Ireland. Come along to the meeting and hear how Cllr Tommy Cullen successfully put forward a resolution that an extension of the you too can get involved. Luas Line from Saggart Co. Dublin to Blessington is approved for consideration of There will be refreshments afterwards. For further info see www.watersandcommunities.ie. appraisal, planning and design of the LUAS network expansion.

Cllr Cullen's resolu- Manor Kilbride and tion was unanimously Blessington with park approved and will now and ride facilities to go out for public facilitate people from display. West and South Speaking afterwards, Cllr Cullen said "I Wicklow to access the argued that as the LUAS line from Government had Blessington. refused approval for the "The LUAS extension funding upgrade of the from Saggart across N81 that the extension country is 9 miles and of the LUAS line to can follow the route Blessington which only be one third of the cost already approved by the of the N81 upgrade is a Transport Authority for reasonable proposal. the N81 upgrade with- "That I received full out impacting on that support from Board upgrade in the future. members throughout This is an historic day Leinster vindicates my as the last light rail to position. This is the start of the process to Blessington in the extend the LUAS line 1930's and today's deci- and I would envisage a sion is the commence- stop at the Lamb in ment of its return." Aughrim and District Active Retriment The R & R are presenting a spring concert in the National Concert Hall on Saturday 13th April. Further details will be given at the Aughrim & District Active Retirement March meeting. As in past years the group will March in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, it would be great if we had more members taking part. WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 5th March 2019 BRAY GOLF CLUB FIRE There was nothing to convey that the recent fire at the old Bray Golf Club was suspicious, Gardai say. Dublin Fire Brigade By Samuel Doherty street in early January. were called out to the fire This was followed by a at the old Bray Golf Club sibly been people loiter- fire on Galtrim Road later near the River Dargle in ing there," he said. that month, two cars Little Bray the weekend The fire is one of sever- going up in flames in before last. The blaze al that have occurred in Dargle Cresent in late broke out at about 7pm Bray in recent weeks. January and a fire in an on Sunday, 24th Two fires broke out at apartment in Green Park February. premises on Bray main Road. Superintendent Pat Ward of Bray Garda Station, said that people Pictured: At the Lions quiz in Ernie's Lounge in Wicklow Jimmy Balbontin Eilish Gillespie Sean Quirke Theresa O'Brien had possibly been loiter- and Carmel Canterbury. Wicklow Lions Club will hold their Quiz Night final on March 6th in Wicklow Golf Club. ing nearby but that the The local Lions Club will ask for the support of every club and organisation that took part in various quiz nights since last fire was posibly aciden- November. They would like a minimum of two tables from each charity to come along on the night and make it the quiz of tal. the year, to help the Lions support the whole community. "There was nothing to The two beneficiaries at the recent Wicklow Lions Club quiz night in the Bridge Tavern were 'Move4Parkinson' and convery that the fire was 'Wicklow Town Team'. With a total of 31 tables, by far the biggest turnout this season, the event had a wonderful suspicious, the scene was atmosphere in lovely surroundings. The first-time winners Dervla Earls and Marian Earls, with their teammates Michael examined but there was O'Brien and John O'Brien. The Neiland family came in second place. no indication of anything malicious. There had pos- Bomb scare in Bray 'Delivery of community facilities Bomb disposal experts were called to a is essential in Ireland's fastest quiet residential road in Bray last Wednesday afternoon to examine a growing village' suspicious device. Sinn Féin representative and local election candidate for Wicklow The object, said by onlookers to resemble something East Muireann Dalton has expressed serious concerns about the wrapped in sellotape, was found at Wyndham Park. failure to provide public facilities and infrastructure in The area was cordoned off by Gardai and some Newtownmountkennedy, Ireland's fastest growing village. residents were evacuated from their homes while the Dalton stated "While it's to be provided. The people are not going to stand Explosive Ordnance Disposal team examined the absolutely wonderful to see of Newtown are angry and idly by, we want what we device. houses getting built and our can't afford to sit around were promised. Superintendent Pat Ward told Wicklow Times that beautiful village expand- waiting indefinitely for the "The community has the object 'was a device that had the appearance of an ing, it's very concerning critically important been promised playing improvised explosive device'. that the community facili- community infrastructure. pitches, Public Park, com- Superintendent Ward added, "It was reported to the ties that were promised for Members of the communi- munity rooms, to name a Gardaí by the public. The Gardaí attended the scene. Newtown haven't ty and I have started a peti- few things, this should all An EOD was then called to the scene. They had happened. tion calling on Wicklow to be done in tandem with the x-rayed and examined the suspicious device and "There is no real plan on ensure that the needs of the construction of badly having done so, they determined that it wasn't an the table to show what the community are meet and a needed housing, not at improvised explosive device." actual time frame for work clear timeframe is put in some distant point in the or what facilities are going place, we as a community future, if ever.” The burned out clubhouse at the old Bray Golf Club. Pics by Samuel Doherty WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL COMHAIRLE CHONTAE CILL MHANTAIN Just eight election candidates SECTION 75 - ROADS ACT, 1993 have declared in Arklow PROVISION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC ROAD The Arklow Municipal District will see all six sitting councillors Wicklow County Council hereby gives notice of the temporary closure of the following contesting the upcoming local elections. So far it appears that the roads to public traffic on 17th March 2019 to facilitate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. people of Arklow will have just two new candidates to add to the Roads to be closed: ballot, though traditionally some Independent candidates will declare

Strand Road, Bray from the DART Station to the Boathouse Coffee Dock on Bray Seafront. in the later weeks. Fianna Fail have an ward Councillor Mary To include the junctions of: unchanged ticket, with sit- McDonald as their sole ting Councillors Tommy candidate. Seapoint Road and Strand Road • Seapoint Road and Seymour Road Annesley, Pat Fitzgerald Independent candidate Quinsboro Road and Strand Road • Albert Avenue and Strand Road and Pat Kennedy all look- Miriam Murphy will be on Sidmonton Avenue and Strand Road • Victoria Avenue and Strand Road ing to keep their seats. At the ballot joined by anoth- their selection convention er Independent, new candi- Convent Avenue and Strand Road • Putland Road and Strand Road earlier this month Deputy date Tommy Breen. Vevay Road and Church Road and • Killarney Road and King Edward Road Pat Casey described the Tommy is part of a four trio as 'an excellent hard person grouping of candi- working team that has dates who plan to remain Alternative Routes: delivered for the people'. Independent but operate as Traffic management will be provided by An Garda Siochana during the passing of the parade. Traffic control will be at the following Fine Gael are hoping a grouping in Wicklow junctions:- Killarney Road and King Edward Road; Vevay Road and Church Road: Quinsborough Road and Main Street; Seapoint Road and Galtrim party stalwart Sylvester County Council. The Road; Seapoint Road and Seymour Road; Seapoint Road and Strand Road; Quinsboro Road and Strand Road; Albert Avenue and Strand Bourke will retain his seat others are Cllrs John Snell Road; Sidmonton Avenue and Strand Road; Victoria Avenue and Strand Road; Convent Avenue and Strand Road; Putland Road and and have added a new face in Wicklow, Oliver Strand Road as a running mate. Chantal O'Brien in Bray and Gerry Kangowa is 26 and O'Neill in Baltinglass. Local access will be facilitated in so far as possible. Wicklow County Council regrets any inconvenience this may cause. founder and CEO of her There are no candidates own medical research in Arklow from the Labour David Forde, District Administrator, Bray Municipal District business Lucca Party, the Green Party, the Civic Offices, Main Street, Bray, Co Wicklow Diagnostics. Social Democrats or Email: [email protected] Sinn Fein will put for- People Before Profit. WICKLOW

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6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 5th March 2019 NEW ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP TO HOLD INAUGURAL MEETING Bray Tidy Towns, in discussion with various groups and individuals in Bray, have decided that now is an opportune time to set up a North Wicklow Environmental Network. This group's goal will be to bring Details around the role of the group together NGO's, voluntary groups, will be up to the steering committee, businesses and individuals who have but as a principle it will have an envi- a common agenda, which include a ronmental and conservation bias and broad range of environmental issues, support and develop the 17 everything from wildlife conserva- Sustainable Development Goals, as tion, waste reduction to climate change. set out in the European The Irish Environmental Network Environmental Bureau, within the is an umbrella network that works to North Wicklow area. support environmental NGOs through It will exist as a central body for access to funding and services. It groups to discuss how best to achieve consists of environmental NGOs that these goals with each other's support. carry out their work through practical The inaugural public meeting of the conservation work, campaigning, lob- North Wicklow Environmental bying and raising public awareness of Network (NWEN) will take place at environmental and conservation needs. It is proposed that the North 7:30pm on Thursday 7th March at Wicklow group would be a local the Function room in the Martello. At branch attached to the national parent this meeting attendees will elect a body. There are similar groups in Dun chair person, secretary and steering Pictured: Jessica Wolohan and Sarah Hall were at the Alfie O'Leary benefit night in The Midway, Arklow. Laoghaire and Dublin. committee. Uplands Council condemns uncontrolled burning The current permissive season for the burning and cutting of upland vegetation ended last week on February 28th. Any burning in the uplands which occurs from now until September 1st will be in breach of the Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended 2000).

The Wicklow Uplands season is 'uncontrolled'. uplands but in some cases "Controlled burning is ing is carried out on a Council said "There is a This is not the case. these fires are not con- primarily carried out to small scale, and on a rota- perception among some "The unusually dry trolled and are damaging clear dense vegetation and tional basis, it results a that burning within the weather this week has to the environment and a regenerate fresh new veg- mosaic of vegetation type permissive season is 'con- seen a number of fires threat to public safety and etation for grazing live- and structure which in trolled', while outside the being lit around the property. stock. As controlled burn- turn supports greater bio- diversity. These are low intensity fires which do not damage the underly- ing soil structure. "Controlled burning should always be fol- lowed with an appropri- ate grazing regime to reduce the need for future burns. Lighting a fire and walking away is not con- trolled and results in extensive environmental- ly damage. "In the past week par- ticipants in the new SUAS Project (Sustainable Uplands Controlled burning at Granamore with SUAS project Agri-environment Scheme) have successful- Byrne. Madigan, T.D. not to Minister has not granted ly carried out controlled "Wicklow Uplands extend the open period for an extension will not burning activities. The Council continues to seek burning into March in mean an end to the fires in area to be burnt was iden- the implementation of the 2019. the Spring of 2019. tified as part of a long- Heritage Act 2018, which "The decision by the BirdWatch Ireland calls term management plan will allow for the con- Minister not to grant an on the Department of which aims to improve trolled burning of vegeta- extension for burning is a Agriculture, Food and the the ecological condition tion in March when con- responsible act consider- Marine to stringently of the site. Before the ditions are not conducive ing the dry weather condi- apply cross compliance burns were carried out, in the preceding months. tions experienced not only rules in relation to land advance notice was sent The current dry spell is in the last week but in the eligibility. to the Fire Service, An exceptional, as it is often previous months during "The activity of upland Garda, the NPWS and the case that controlled the 6-month open period," burning must be regulated surrounding landowners. burning cannot be carried they stated. and be supported by an During the controlled out effectively within the "BirdWatch Ireland effective agriculture poli- burning activities there current permissive season. calls on the Minister to cy which financially sup- were sufficient people Again we reiterate that we take the time now to put ports upland hill farmers involved to ensure that only support controlled in place a licensing sys- for their produce and the the fires did not get out of burning and the best man- tem for burning activities public goods they can control and afterwards agement of upland habi- in the uplands that guar- provide such as High the Fire Service was tats." antees protection for Nature Value Farmland. informed that the fire had BirdWatch Ireland breeding birds and is We again call on the been fully extinguished. meanwhile welcomed the compliant with the Birds Minister to set up a The activity was fully decision by Minister for Directive and the Habitats Stakeholder Forum to supervised by SUAS pro- Culture, Heritage and the Directive. work out the issues in ject manager Declan Gaeltacht, Ms. Josepha "Sadly, the fact that the relation to burning." WICKLOW

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8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 5th March 2019 Wicklow Municipal District February Meeting notes by Cathy Lee Councillors agree on plans for discretionary funding Footpaths are to be widened from the areas of Glebemount in Wicklow Town to Kidzone, with €5,000 allocated to complete these works. The existing footpaths that these works will struction cost of the toi- looked into, but the here will be cleared and serve the people living lets and so the team will members were advised widened, with sleepers there who need to access have to go looking for that a speed ramp may to be placed at the toe of the road. additional funding in the not be needed, rather the path. A further Outside of Wicklow future and at the moment increased signage and €20,000 has been allo- Town, €20,000 has been the council are looking road lining to highlight cated to widen the foot- allocated towards the to the options here. speed restrictions here. path to the Rugby Club, refurbishment of the A total of €6,000 has Members have also from the junction at existing public toilets in been allocated to secure decided to keep back Hawkstown Road to in Roundwood. Cllr traffic calming measures €13,000 in reserves, to Wicklow Town which Winters explained that on the road from allow for unexpected councillors welcomed. this amount will not to Laragh. works that may arise Cllr Irene Winters said cover complete recon- These measures are to be during the year.

PayPal hosted a number of transition year students at its Ballycoolin offices in February. The students, including students from Loreto Secondary School in Bray - gained an insight into working at the company and participated in sessions covering CV preparation and interview Cliff walk looking set for April skills. They completed a week of work experience with the company, at the end of which they received certificates during a mini graduation ceremony. Pictured at PayPal's Ballycoolin offices Members of the Wicklow Municipal District at their February meeting were is Annette Hickey, PayPal's Vice President, Global Customer Solutions, Europe, Middle East & informed that the Cliff Walk in Wicklow Town is expected to be open to the public in Africa, alongside students. early spring.

A final mapping of the route has been prepared and an application has been submitted to Sport Ireland Trails for final inspection. Following this approval, the members expect to open the trail in the spring. Cllr Irene 88 NEW SOCIAL HOUSING Winters said that the cliff walk will be "a fantastic addition to the town for both residents and tourists alike". UNITS FOR RATHNEW Wildflowers for the Murrough A total of €3,000 has been allocated in the discretionary behind, in supporting bio- The Rathnew area is to gain 88 new social housing units through the Capital diversity projects and Advance Leasing Facility (CALF) Scheme. The homes will be part of a 144-unit funding of the Wicklow Municipal District to the planting of helping pollinators. She development at Hazelbrook Rise. wildflowers along by the Murrough in Wicklow Town. added that she chose this site in particular "as it Announcing the new Approved Housing Body our Wicklow housing development will be These flowers will be planted behind the public gym and near to the playground will have maximum social housing, Minister sector through the stock." located on a site in section of the popular public open space. Cllr Mary Kavanagh described this wild- impact for local people Simon Harris said Government's Rebuilding The Hazelbrook Rise Ballybeg. flower meadow project as something vitally important for county councils to get and tourists alike". "Fifteen of the new social Ireland plan. We know housing units will be there is serious pressure delivered through the Part on our local housing stock Approval for the Maritime Project V planning requirements - in Co Wicklow so it is a measure in place to really important that new A total of €6,000 has been allocated for a new project that will ensure housing develop- housing is coming on include the placing old maritime artefacts along the quayside. ments have a healthy bal- stream for both private ance of housing. and social housing. Cllr Mary Kavanagh described the project as the brainchild of local sculptor "This is one of a num- "I will continue to work Thomas Flynn, adding that he is "delighted to finally have this project ber of projects currently with my Cabinet col- approved". Mr Flynn will work on preparing the artefacts and signs will be being undertaken by leagues and Wicklow erected along the quay, to highlight these artefacts and tell the story of Wicklow County Council County Council to ensure Wicklow's maritime history in Wicklow Town. and its partners in the we sustainably develop

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10 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 5th March 2019 Arklow Municipal District Meeting report by Cathy Lee Arklow Heritage and Pottery Centre a step closer The team constructing the Arklow Heritage and Pottery Centre say its construction will not impact on the progress of the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant, Michael Nicholson, Director of Services at Wicklow County Council, informed councillors at this month's meeting of Arklow Municipal District Council. The three-storey that his team have been Monuments, and archaeo- pen overnight but it is Heritage & Pottery Centre trying to develop this pro- logical assessment should now "coming to a reality, will contain the main ject over the last number be carried out on site. after all the years of it museum display showcas- of years, and he was Mr Nicholson assured being discussed around ing works of art and pot- happy to report that there councillors that an archae- the table. "It seems like tery, which will exhibit had been no public sub- ologist will be appointed it's going to be a brilliant the ways of life in Arklow missions received by the to conduct the initial sur- feature and we have to since the foundation of closing date, back in early vey and will then be on Arklow Pottery in 1934. January. standby during the con- thank Michael and his A restaurant and a small Another observation struction stages. department as well as the shop will also be housed was made however by the The building will con- local committee". in the centre, as well as an Heritage Office of tain a lift with capability Mr Nicholson high- open-plan space for Wicklow County Council to provide access to all lighted the team efforts of optional further exhibi- highlighting that an levels, including Arklow Chamber of AIMS Vice-President Robert Donnelly, Liz Power, and AIMS President Seamus Power are tions, displays or even a archaeologist would need wheelchair users. Mr Commerce, Arklow Town pictured at the AIMS (Association if Irish Musical Societies) AGM in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Rob meeting place. to be appointed due to the Nicholson said that his Team, Arklow Municipal Donnelly from Avonmore Musical Society in Arklow was re-elected as National Vice President An observation was close proximity to Abbey team are confident that District Council and for- of AIMS . raised by Irish Water as Graveyard and the site of the proposal would get mer employees of Arklow part of the consultation a friary which holds through this year, and Pottery in getting the pro- phase for the centre, ask- potential for archaeologi- requested support from Irish Water works ongoing ing about any potential cal discovery in Arklow the councillors. ject off the ground and impact on the progress of Town. The office also Cathaoirleach of Arklow following a vote proposed "The community are up in arms over the works. But these works are vital, we know they works on the wastewater highlighted that in order MD, Cllr Miriam Murphy by Cllr Annesley, all are", said Cllr Miriam Murphy addressing the issue of ongoing works underway in Arklow by treatment plant. to ensure compliance with said that she feels a pro- councillors agreed to sup- Irish Water and Virgin Media. Mr Nicholson explained legislation of the National ject like this doesn't hap- port the proposal. Cllr Murphy said that it's "unfortunate that all these Ferrybank area. works are happening together" which is causing confu- Cllr Fitzgerlad said that "we want this work done but sion for people. Going forward, councillors said that you can't have people in queues of traffic this way" Local Primary Health Care they'd like a list of works that are taking place at all and described the situation as a big issue for the town. times, simply to know exactly what's going on, in the Although supervision of works is the responsibility of form of updates from engineers. Irish Water and their own contractors, Cllr McDonald Centres to progress Cllr McDonald said that the traffic management suggested that councillors request for correspondence particularly at the Sea Road area where works are cur- between the Municipal District and Irish Water on this During the meeting an update on the Primary Health Care Centres for Arklow and Rathdrum rently underway, needed to be looked at as the traffic was heard, which was received from the secretary to Minister for Health, Simon Harris. lights are "not working in sync". given that the council do not have staff supervising it. Cllr Sylvester Bourke also said that people are It was agreed that council members would try to Cathaoirleach Murphy said that the members were “very shaky and worried" about the progress of the centres avoiding the road to avoid congestion and therefore make contact with Irish Water and speak to them following the controversy in the Dáil about the construction of the National Children's Hospital, and had raised blocking up other roads such as around the further on this matter. the issue with local TDs. The update read that "Arklow Primary Care Centre will not be delayed by the construction of the National Children's Hospital" and that the developer of Arklow Primary Care Centre has received a full grant of planning and has informed the HSE that works are programmed to commence construction in 2019. Following discus- sions, Cathaoirleach Murphy said that the Municipal District should respond and go back with a question specif- Rotary Club of Bray ically around the lease that the developer has going forward. Speaking about the Primary Health Care Centre in Rathdrum, Cllr Pat Kennedy said that he had been working closely with the developers, and could confirm that a lease has been signed there. In a statement from the secre- tary to the Health Minister, the centre in Rathdrum "Is being progressed under the same system as Arklow PCC so will be unaffected by the HSE Capital Budget". Construction in Rathdrum is programmed to commence on site in March and be delivered in 2020. TABLE QUIZ Outstanding Remembering Sheehan TABLE QUIZ in Arklow 2018 works in While discussing a new housing development site Supporting in Arklow Town, located at the old council depot and Sheehan's crisp factory, Cllr Tommy homeless Arklow Town Annesley proposed that the name "Sheehan Low-cost safety schemes for 2018 have Court" be given to the new estate. charity all been completed but ESB connection Cllr Annesley explained that this would be a Five works remain outstanding in Arklow. gesture as a mark of respect to the former councillor Councillors discussed describing some situa- and entrepreneur John Sheehan, who gave much Loaves the lack of street light- tions where tiles are needed employment to the local area before he died ing on the Beech Rd at missing and footpaths at the young age of 44 in 1958. Cllr Annesley presented the members with some Bridge after are sinking. & historical research, which included an obituary that hearing that staff have Cathaoirleach Murphy had meetings and direct had been read at a council meeting in 1958, honour- offered to demonstrate ing the late Mr Sheehan. The obituary labelled John Bray contact here but are the issue to the engineer Sheehan a "kind and generous employer" and added finding it difficult to set Rotary to highlight the issue that his main concern was always "the welfare and down a date with the further. Cllr Sylvester benefit of his employees" who were employed in his ESB to come out to the Bourke expressed local factories.Cathaoirleach Miriam Murphy said charities site and make a connec- understanding at the that this name would be a fitting tribute to the man, tion, they said. lack of money available known locally as Johnny, and Cllr Mary McDonald Cathaoirleach Miriam seconded Cllr Annesley's proposal for the new street Date: Tuesday 12th March @8pm sharp Murphy described this but said that things are "Very bad, and it's name for consultation that will take place in the waiting time as a "seri- early summer time. Venue: The Wild Goose Pub, Main Street, Bray (Formerly Hollands) something we're going ous complaint" follow- Cllr Pat Fitzgerald, whose father worked for Entry: Tables of 4 €40 ing Cllr Pat Fitzgerald to have to face. The Sheehan, said that the next step should be to try and remarking that it has bricks we have are com- make contact with the Sheehan family about this been nearly a year. ing to the end of their proposal. Cllr Annesley said that "As time goes on, I Raffle + Great Spot prizes on the night Councillors also sug- life, management are realise that history plays an integral part in the future gested the need for going to have to find of Arklow" and suggested a plaque be erected on the Further details 086 8091117 remedial work on foot- some way to replace wall with historical information on it. paths in the town, them." WICKLOW

Tuesday 5th March 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 11 LEADER'S AWARD FOR KELLEHER Former Fianna Fail councillor Kathleen Kelleher received the Leader's Award at the 79 u Fianna Fail Ard Fheis in recognition of service to the Party over the years. The Ard Fheis was held in Citywest Hotel on Saturday, 23rd February. Pictured: Bife students presented Tom Gordon from the Five Loaves Charity today with €657 raised from their Retail Business & Raffle held on the Speaking afterwards, claim many major 13th of February. Kathleen said the award achievements during our was "unexpected, but time. Long may it contin- much appreicated". ue with younger members coming to the fore. I con- tinue to serve Fianna Fail BRAY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER EDUCATION as Runaí of Fianna Fail Wicklow CDC Officer Dedicated, Professional, Passionate Board. "Thank you to those who nominated me for the - THE SOUTH EAST’S LARGEST COLLEGE OF HIGHER AND FURTHER EDUCATION - Leader's Award and spe- cial thanks to those who have supported me over the years. It has been an honour to serve the peo- CAREER DAY OPEN EVENING ple of Greystones and of Kathleen Kelleher Co. Wicklow. And I con- tinue to do so, as best as I Kathleen officially joined the Party in 1992, can and in as many ways but had already been as I can." working in behind the Kathleen is is currently THIS WEDNESDAY scenes before that. She Runaí of Fianna Fail served the people of the Wicklow CDC Officer Greystones Local Board. Electoral Area for 15 Stephen Donnelly TD 6th March years, as a member of congratulated Kathleen, Greystones Town Council saying "I look forward to and for five of those years working with Kathleen in the run up to the local 4pm-6pm an elected member of Wicklow County Council. election in May and long Kathleen said "All of us afterwards. I wish her who serve or served as FF every good wish, and elected members are know she will continue to proud to do so under the do her utmost within the FF banner. And we all can Fianna Fáil party.” Bray St. Patrick's Day to emphasise ART & DESIGN SOCIAL COMMUNITY & BUSINESS, TOURISM & multiculturalism DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPORT DEPARTMENT Art Portfolio Preparation Beauty & Body Therapy Diploma Business Management & Administration This year the St. Patrick's Festival in Art, Craft & Design NEW Beauty Sales Consultant NEW Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing Bray will be focusing on great family Fine Art – Higher National Diploma Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up – Diploma Business Management – Advanced Certificate NEW Animation and Motion Graphics Nail Technician Accounting Technician fun with a strong emphasis on Architectural Design & Technology Holistic & Wellbeing Studies (mornings only) Accounting Technician Apprenticeship celebrating the town's multicultural NEW Architectural Technology HNC Level 6 Hairdressing - Junior Stylist Tourism, Reception & Event Management NEW Construction Technology with Sustainable Energy Hairdressing - Senior Stylist Business Tourism – Advanced Certificate community. Graphic Design – HND Barbering Pharmacy & Retail Selling Fashion Design Nursing / Midwifery Studies NEW Pharmacy Technician - Level 6 Mick Glynn, St. Patrick's Festival Chairman said Fashion Textiles Advanced – HND Early Childhood Care & Education - Level NEW Estate Agency Practice & Auctioneering "I would really encourage local groups and organi- Furniture Design & Cabinet Making Social Studies & Community Care Security Studies Furniture Making and Restoration Supervision in Early Childhood Care - Level 6 Sport, Exercise and Fitness sations to take part in our annual parade. It is an Horticulture - Level 5 Health Care Assistant Personal Trainer Strength & Conditioning - Level 6 opportunity to showcase our rich culture and her- Applied Psychology Soccer Studies & Fitness Instruction itage to thousands of visitors." Applied Health & Social Care - HND Law Pre University You can register bray.ie. The closing date for MEDIA & PERFORMING Office Administration SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Medical Administration (mornings only) submissions is February 18th'. The festival will ARTS DEPARTMENT NEW Restaurant & Bar Management run from Thursday, March 14th until Monday, DEPARTMENT March 18th and it will feature Bird's Euroshow TV & Film Production ADULT LEAVING CERTIFICATE funfair, live music, an open-air céilí, the St. TV & Film Production – Advanced - HND Animal Care Patrick's Day Parade plus loads more. Film FX: Special Effects in Film Animal Care & Management DEPARTMENT 3D Game Design Animal Science Industry - Level 6 The committee is also looking for volunteers Games Development – Advanced Cert Science - Pre University Adult Leaving Certificate from the local business community to help with Sound Engineering Forensics Applied Science this year's Parade. President of the Bray & District Music Production - HND Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science DEGREE, Chamber of Commerce, Pat Ó Súilleabháin said Music Performance - HND Engineering Pre University DJ Techniques Professional Cookery - Level 5 DIPLOMA AND "The St. Patrick's Festival Bray continues to attract Acting for Film, TV and Theatre Professional Cookery - Advanced - Level 6 CERTIFICATE thousands of visitors because of the different vari- Acting Advanced for Film, TV and Theatre - HND Computer Science - Level 5 ety of events on offer. This year is no exception as Dance Technique, Performance & Choreography Computer Software Development PROGRAMMES there are 5 days of great family fun. We hope to Dance Technique, Performance & Computer Networks & Cyber Security - Level 6 Choreography – HND NEW FOR 2019 - see you and your family here in Bray to help us Return to Work & IT Skills NEW Mobile Technology and App Design NEW Smart Building Technologies 2020 celebrate our national day'. Bray's St. Patrick's Festival is proudly brought to you by Bray & District Chamber of Commerce and Wicklow County Council. Full event details of this year's 01 2829668 festival will be launched shortly on the award-win- www.bife.ie [email protected] ning website www.bray.ie." WICKLOW

12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 5th March 2019 SPRING 2020 FOR 'FLORENTINE CENTRE' The 'Forentine Centre' site development in Bray has Director, Savills Ireland The 3-storey develop- been given an opening date of Spring 2020, it was commented "The devel- ment will comprise space opment of the Bray Town for 3 anchor tenants - one announced last week. Centre will transform the of which is reserved - in It was originally hoped anchor tenant - some sub- been the subject of a retail and evening econo- addition to 9 individual that the 25,000 square stantial pre-lets have also number of retail-led my of Bray, where the retail units, restaurant / metre mixed use develop- been agreed with the mar- development proposals main street has been café space, and 250 car poorly provided for due ment development, locat- ket leading Press Up since 1996. In November parking spots. to a lack of restaurants, ed on the former Group. The Press Up 2016, Wicklow County The plans also incorpo- 'Florentine Centre' site in Group will be operating a Council - owners of the larger retail units and rate the development of a Bray Town Centre, would 5-screen Stella cinema, site - sought a develop- leisure offerings. The be open in time for an exciting new leisure ment partner to realise the existing modern design new urban street - Christmas 2019. concept, and the sites potential. Oakmount that compliments the accessed from Bray Main Savills has been renowned Elephant and were appointed to devel- towns historic evolution Street - and a central instructed as lettings Castle restaurant. op the site in March will bring modern retail- plaza with pedestrian agents and confirm that - The high profile 2.4 2018. ing and entertainment to access from in addition to the reserved acre main street site has Darragh Cronin, this successful town." Quinsborough Road. Eight Wicklow towns to be 'poster free' Eight towns and villages in Co. Wicklow so far have agreed to a voluntary ban on election posters for the upcoming Local and European Elections.

So far, the Co. Wicklow voluntarily agree to keep referred to an SPC group Claire Byrne towns and villages that Bray Main Street poster (of which I'm not a mem- Live/Amárach Research will have no election free as well as parts of ber) but this group failed poll, 77% of respondents posters are; Glenealy, Quinsborough and to progress the idea any said that they thought the Wicklow Town, Arklow, Florence Road; That all further. I have no doubt use of posters during elec- Grange Con, Blessington, local election candidates that someday the ridicu- tion campaigns should be Avoca, and would limit to 50 the lous pre-election frenzy of banned. Baltinglass. In total, over number of posters they fly postering will be pro- "Corrugated plastic, 50 towns and villages erect in the Bray District hibited. Until then I hope commonly known as around the country have area; and that all Local small measures like my Corriboard is the material currently agreed to be election candidates, post proposal will keep the of choice for election 'election poster free', and elections would ensure the momentum towards that posters. Like other single the list continues to grow. removal any remaining goal." use plastics, they take The 'poster free' initia- cable ties from poles The PosterFree cam- 400+ years to biodegrade. tive is being encouraged while removing their paign group say "This In the 2014 local elec- by Tidy Towns groups and posters. May we're calling on all tions, 2038 candidates ran the campaign group Cllr Matthews said "If I candidates to go poster for 765 seats. An estimat- PosterFree, a joint cam- can get agreement on this free (plastic free) during ed 611,000 posters were paign by Donegal council- then I think it's an impor- the 2019 Local and erected with a combined lor Séamus Maguire and tant progressive step clos- European elections. We € ZeroWaste.ie. er to eliminating fly pos- request candidates to cost of 3M with posters In Bray, Green Party tering. I had proposed to abstain from the use of covering the equivalent councillor Steven Wicklow County Council single use plastics. We area of 23 Croke Parks. Matthews will bring a pro- that designated poster encourage candidates to This produced 366 tonnes posal to the Municipal sites such as temporary or align their green agenda of Co2, the equivalent of District Council request- mobile billboards run by with their actions by going driving an average car non ing that they endorse a the local authority could poster free (plastic free). stop for 592 days. In many request from Bray Tidy be a solution to fly poster- "We ask that Tidy areas, these posters were a Towns to limit the number ing. This would improve Towns and other environ- safety and driving hazard, of election posters in the the safety aspect and also mental organisations sup- often obscuring important town. present a managed 'level port by coordinating with road signage. After 30 Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in The proposal asks that playing field' for all candi- candidates to introduce days of canvassing, the Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, all candidates and referen- dates. voluntary bans and poster majority of these posters Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to da campaigners would "The proposal was free zones. In a 2018 were sent to landfill." Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS Recycled: • Screened Topsoil • Screened no 2 soil

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Tuesday 5th March 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 13 ‘Jock and Annie Slater’ arrives at Wicklow The relief Shannon class lifeboat Jock and Annie Slater arrived in Wicklow harbour on Sunday 24th February, after traveling from the RNLI headquarters in Poole, Dorset. A large turnout of fami- in extreme sea conditions. tion. But we are all excit- ly, friends and supporters She is highly maneuver- ed with the arrival of the gathered as the Wicklow able even in shallower relief Shannon, the crew all-weather lifeboat Annie waters, and her Systems are now focused on the Blaker and the Inshore and Information transition to a jet-pro- lifeboat escorted the relief Management System Shannon into the harbour, (SIMs) lets crew monitor, pelled lifeboat, which while a lone piper on the control and operate many begins with familiarisa- East pier played a musical of the boat's systems from tion training on Monday tribute to signal the the safety of their seat. and continues for the next arrival. These seats have few weeks." Members of the Wicklow RNLI at the arrival of the relief Shannon Class lifeboat 'Jock and Annie Slater' in Wicklow. Staff Coxswain Pete impressive suspension to Hanscombe accompanied make arduous sea voy- the crew on the training ages in the worst condi- 2 Purcell Square, Bray, passage, but Coxswain tions more comfortable Tel: 01 276 5277 Nick Keogh had the hon- and safer for crew by Co. Wicklow E: [email protected] our of bringing the relief reducing the impact of Shannon into Wicklow vertical slamming forces. (behind the Wild Goose pub) harbour. A short impres- Her distinctive hull sive display of the boats shape is also designed to speed and agility was reduce the vertical and greeted with applause transverse slamming from the crowd, before it forces caused by rough came alongside the pier. seas, with a narrow bow Proudly The relief lifeboat will to slice through water and replace the present a wide aft section to keep Supporting Wicklow lifeboat in the the Shannon steady. next few weeks after the Speaking after the crew complete familiari- arrival of Jock and Annie sation training. Slater, Tommy Dover, Temporary mooring facil- Volunteer Press Officer at ities are being placed on Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat the South Quay to support Station commented: "The the lifeboat once it arrival of the relief becomes operational. Shannon today marks the The Shannon lifeboat is end of an era at Wicklow, self-righting and the first as Annie will be retired jet propelled lifeboat to soon and naturally, we go into service with the will miss her. She has RNLI. Two Scania been the busiest all- engines give it a speed of weather boat since our 25knots. station opened in 1857, She is self-righting and rescuing 400 people dur- can endure up to 10 hours ing the thirty years on sta-

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14 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 5th March 2019 International Women's Day International Women's Day, originally called International Working Women's Day will take place on March 8th. The focus of the celebrations can vary from region to region but is generally a celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women as well as a celebration for women's Benville Robinson economic, political and social achievements. The theme of this ebrate International from budding ntbrite.ie. SOLICITORS year's International Women's Day. entrepreneurs, SME Rebecca Harrison of Women's Day is 'Balance The event will cele- owners, professionals Fishers,in For Better', a call-to- brate women in business and leaders in indige- Newtownmountkennedy action for driving gender and will also focus on nous and multinational founded the Network State Solicitor balance across the world. the importance of build- organisations to non- Ireland Wicklow branch Network Ireland will ing resilience. Hundreds profits, charities, arts two years ago. host a major event at of women from around and the public sector. Their membership is Thomond Park, the home Ireland including Tickets for the event made up of a very of Munster Rugby, on Wicklow are expected to are now available at net- diverse group of women, Friday 8th March to cel- attend the conference, workirelandiwd2019.eve from budding

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Tuesday 5th March 2019 TimesLOCAL FEATURE 15 entrepreneurs, SME and equality, regions, the focus of the an official public holiday owners, professionals entrepreneurship and celebrations ranges from but is widely observed and leaders in indige- leadership development; general celebration of nonetheless.International nous and multinational collaborating with like- respect, appreciation and Women's Day will be organisations to non- minded people and love towards women to a celebrated globally and profits, charities, arts organisations. celebration for women's locally. and the public sector. International Women's economic, political and Hundreds of events They have a strong Day is a major day of social achievements. around the world will voice and are interested global celebration of This year sees the take place not just on Brooke & Shoals Fragarances in promoting diversity women. In different 100th anniversary of the March 8th but through- Brooke & Shoals is renowned event. out the month of March for its award-winning Started as a Socialist to mark the economic, fragrance products sold political event, the holi- political and social day blended in the cul- achievements of women. nationwide and also for its ture of many countries, Organisations, pretty gift boutique on the primarily Eastern governments and main street in Greystones. Europe, Russia and the women's groups around former Soviet bloc. the world choose Owner and founder Alison The day is an official different themes every Banton is passionate about holiday in some coun- year that reflect global creating high quality products tries, in others it is not and local gender issues. that are made in Ireland. Alison was recently awarded a Armstrong Photography Business Woman of the Year Úna Armstrong accolade and she knows well the hard work and specialises in dedication required to drive a business. A strong all aspects of team is also part of the magic formula and the Portraiture: Brooke & Shoals team both in the Greystones shop • Baby, and in the Kilcoole office are dedicated to growing • Family, the brand. • Corporate Call into Kay, Rita or Clara in Greystones to pick She also hosts Church Road, Greystones, up a lovely candle, fragrance diffuser, or body Portrait products. They also have a range of stylish Workshops Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 2874199 accessories, jewellery and gifts for that special www.armstrongphotography.ie www.brookeandshoals.ie occasion.

LORAL Tanya or Tatyana O’Brien is the owner of F O’Brien’s Bridal Couture. She and her husband Murt O’Brien opened O’Briens Bridal Couture in January 2014 in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow. AFFAIRS Tanya O’Brien who is originally from Ukraine, has been living in Ireland for 15 years, 32 Main Street, Arklow. T: 086 2172659 previously had her own independent dress making business. She has over 35 years of dress making E: [email protected] and alterations experience. Tanya does all of the alterations on dresses bought in the store. We may be new to Arklow but we are not new to floristry. Having worked Tanya and Murt O’Brien were the owners of in Flora Ltd a very well known Quirky florist in Dublin City centre for over The Wicklow Art Gallery for 8 years before they 6 years to then making the move to the most iconic grand lady of Dublin city opened their bridal boutique. Due to the recession, centre, The Shelbourne Hotel. With just over 4 years here as Senior Florist, they were forced to close their art business. Two Tanya O’Brien of O’Briens Bridal Couture years later they decided to combine all of their I got to experience and create some amazing florals for both in house and experience running a business along with Tanya’s You know you are in safe hands from start to outside events, working on our own and with some amazing event planners. dress-making and alterations experience and finish at O’Brien’s Bridal Couture from the As head florist for 12 months I was lucky enough to be featured in the opened O’Brien’s Bridal Couture moment you enter the shop for the first time until second season of the TV programme made about the Shelbourne and hosted Since O’Brien’s Bridal Couture was opened, it you collect your dress the day before your 3 wedding forums during my time there. I am super excited about the has had over 400 happy Irish and International wedding. opportunity of opening my own shop in Arklow and have experience across brides, and has been feature on T.V programmes Brides of any size, shape and sexual orientation the board from Bouquets, Sympathy Arragements, Corporate and Weddings. inclduing ‘Don’t Tell the Bride’ in October 2016 are welcome to our shop. We offer very personal, I'm looking forward to creating some more marvellous memories in my and ‘Wicklow Matters’. stress free shopping at O’Briens Bridal. Anna Hayden floral career.

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16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 5th March 2019 Wicklow Tennis Club launches plans for new 'state of the art' LED floodlighting system Wicklow Tennis Club was delighted to welcome the Minister of State for Food, Addressing the launch, virtually no tennis facili- under lights will enable ing, the junior Club President, Robert ties, Wicklow Tennis Club the club to reinvest the Development Squad Forestry & Horticulture, Andrew Doyle TD along with the Chief Executive Officer Earls stated that Wicklow is fortunate to accommo- savings made from participates in many tennis of Tennis Ireland, Richard Fahey to support the launch of the club's recent Sports Tennis Club has carried on date all local schools so reduced electricity and tournaments nationwide Capital Grant submission for the upgrading of the existing flood lighting to a new the tradition of serving the that they can enter for the maintenance costs back flying the flag for "state of the art" LED Sports Lighting System on Tuesday 26th February. community on a voluntary Leinster Junior & Primary into the club. Wicklow Tennis Club. basis with the promotion Schools League competi- "Wicklow Tennis Club The following juniors of the game of tennis to a tions. is very much at the heart who were competing in population of 50,000+ Mr Earls also stated of the community and other clubs over the recent people within the County that the role out of they want to keep provid- mid-term break - of Wicklow. Schools Tennis ing the best possible facil- Colclough Byrne and Zoe “We are one of the few Programme has been a ities and service to every- Fitzsimons who played in sports that caters for all huge success with our one, which they feel can the U11's Fast Four com- ages and abilities and we club coaches visiting all only be done by improv- petition in Sutton Tennis start them very young local primary schools pro- ing the facilities they Club, Dan McConnell and from the ages of four right moting the game of tennis offer," said Mr Fahey Conor Williams who up to the ages of eighty,” to children of all ages and On the same night, played in the U11 & U12 said Mr Earls. abilities. He stated that he Little Dino's Pre-School Phoenix Competition in Mr Earls stated that the hopes to continue this suc- owner Loraine van Carrickmines Tennis Club Wicklow Tennis Club is cess with further schemes Bronckhorst was delighted and Robin Brooksbank “experiencing a rapid with the Wicklow Local to present the Wicklow Pearcy who went to expansion of new mem- Sports Partnership in order Tennis Club's Junior Galway to play in the U12 bers with the participation to increase participation in Development Squad with Connacht Junior Indoor of additional tennis pro- Tennis across the county new "branded hoodies" to Open. grammes in place: Blue of Wicklow. all junior members. If you wish to enquire Dolphins Special Also, addressing at the The Junior Academy about the current avail- Olympics Club, Tennis launch, Chief Executive Coaching Programme is ability of tennis member- Ireland 'Enjoy Tennis' pro- Officer of Tennis Ireland, delivered by qualified ten- ship within the club, gramme, Active Retired- Richard Fahey stated that nis coaches John Brady please email info@wick- Over 65s, and Women in "These exciting plans will and Ashley Wynne and is lowtennisclub.com or call Minister Andrew Doyle with Wicklow Tennis Club members John Sinnott, Gerald Kane, Joan Sports Tennis enable Wicklow Tennis proving to be very suc- our club administrator Gelletilie, Joe Kavanagh, Sinead Nolan, Robert Earls, Richard Fahey (CEO Tennis Ireland), and Tom Programmes.” Club to meet the growing cessful for the club. Sinéad Nolan on 085 Gorman at Wicklow Tennis Club He also stated that with demand for evening With many members 1156051 for further primary schools having matches and training now with national rank- details.

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Tuesday 5th March 2019 TimesLOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 19 2 JOB OPENINGS SUNNY SITE SOUGHT IN GREYSTONES CLASSIFIEDS 1. Sous Chef FOR BUNGALOW OR DORMER 2. Chef De Partie BUNGALOW BY PRIVATE PURCHASER. WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL JOBS Advertisers are pensioners, cash WICKLOW I Thomas Nolan seeks full Specialising in Indian and purchasers and the future occupiers. planning permision for the LOCAL Site will ideally be within 10 minute construction of a 1.5 story Times NOTICES Pakistani Cuisine. domer style 4 bedroom walk of Greystones Dart Station. house with connection to all are looking for a freelance Minimum of 2 years experience A site with Planning permission would be relevant services, new photographer to join their panel € entrance and all ancillary PLANNING 14.40 per hour - 40 hours per week preferred,but one likely to get planning works at Blackthorn Close, Gross Income: €30,000 per annum permission will also be of interest. Newtownmountkennedy, Co of photographers to cover Wicklow. 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The planning applica- academic year or part thereof. at a fee not exceeding the a copy at the offices of tion may be inspected or pur- Application form and job description available from Administrator at:- reasonable cost of making a copy Wicklow County Council, chased at a fee not exceeding Ideal candidates would be families with children at the offices of Wicklow County County Council Buildings, the reasonable cost of making Tel: 0404-25641 • Email: [email protected] Council, County Buildings, Wicklow Town, during its a copy at the offices of living in Wicklow, Kilcoole or Burkeen or with good Wicklow County Council, Wicklow during its public opening public opening hours access to secondary schools by foot or by bus. Applications by application form and cover letter only (CVs will not be considered). Applications should be and a submission or County Buildings, Wicklow dur- hours and a submission or ing its public opening hours addressed Chairperson, Shuttle Knit, CEART, Crinion Park, Wicklow. observation in relation to the observation in relation to and a submission or observa- The position can be full-time or job sharing is a possibility. application may be made to the the application may be tion in relation to the applica- Shuttle Knit CLG is an equal opportunities employer. planning authority in writing on made in writing to the tion may be made to the Please contact Joanne payment of the prescribed fee planning authority on authority in writing on payment Members of the Traveller community are welcome and encouraged to apply. within the period of 2 weeks payment of the prescribed of the prescribed fee within the 01 6784800 or Canvassing will disqualify beginning on the date of receipt fee within 5 weeks from period of 5 weeks beginning on by the authority of the newspaper submission of application the date of receipt by the [email protected] This project is funded by The Department of Rural and Community Development under the notice and site notice. to Planning Authority. authority of the application. 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