homes & businesses WICKLOW WE DELIVER!- for 30 years SOUTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL NEW PARK & RIDE CLASSES & COURSES FLEADH WINNERS page 8 pages 10-11 page 14 TimesSOUTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: RATHNEW, WICKLOW, GLENEALY, BRITTAS BAY, AVOCA, WOODENBRIDGE, ARKLOW, SHILLELAGH, TINAHELY, REDCROSS, BALLINACLASH, AUGHRIM, RATHDRUM, DONARD, DUNLAVIN, CARNEW, COOLATTIN, BALTINGLASS, BLESSINGTON. CONTAINERTuesday 27th August 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, HOTEL Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 FOR www.wicklowtimes.net WICKLOW E-mail: [email protected] Wicklow Town is to get a new hotel following An Bord Pleanala's decision to give the go-ahead for a hotel made of shipping containers on the South Quay.

An appeal against the mum overall height of Wicklow County Council, development had been 15.5m with frontage onto Irene Winters, said it was lodged with ABP in South Quay and involves "very positive news for the February, after Wicklow the stacking of shipping town; we badly need the County Council gave per- containers one on top of rooms and it will help mission. The develop- the other spanning front to regenerate the area and ment, spearheaded by back through the site with make it more attractive. local businessman Roy a steel frame and concrete Mr Conway only wants Conway, will see two intermediate floors. Each what's best for the town warehouses demolished to guest bedroom will be and it's great to see a local make way for a hotel accessed via an open person who wants to made from shipping con- south-facing gallery with develop locally." tainers comprising 25 bed- enclosed stair cores to The third-party appeal rooms, as well as a either end. Access to the by some local residents café/restaurant, wine bar site will be obtained had expressed concerns and roof terrance. The directly from South Quay over the structure's size, stone wall to Quarantine with a new vehicular potential light and noise Hill is to be retained. The entrance/exit point serving pollution, and traffic. hotel is being designed by the car park proposed to Permission was granted O'Carroll O'Riordan the rear of the main struc- with a number of condi- Architects in Rathmines. ture. Water and sewerage tions, one being that no ABP's Inspector's services are available from public-address system, Report states that "The the public mains." amplified music, TVs or proposed contemporary Speaking to Wicklow bands shall be permitted design extends to a maxi- Times, Cathaoirleach of within the roof-top bar and

Pictured: Sophia Gray and Anya Gray search for fraughans at the SUAS pilot Project’s open day event on Granamore as part of National Heritage Week. See more on page 16

terrace area, and the use of tre uses, the provision of the roof-top bar and ter- tourism and leisure related race area shall be closed to uses in the harbour area, patrons between midnight the encouragement of new and 8am. developments that provide Another is that the for an improved mix of developer shall facilitate uses along the south quay, the preservation, recording the pattern of development and protection of archaeo- in the area, and the nature logical materials or fea- and scale of the proposed Your Local Enterprise Office Wicklow has just launched its tures that may exist within development, it is consid- the site, and employ a suit- ered that, subject to com- ably qualified archaeolo- pliance with the conditions AUTUMN / WINTER 2019 TRAINING PROGRAMME gist who shall monitor all set out below, the pro- FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & THE SELF-EMPLOYED site investigations and posed development would other excavation works. not seriously injure the IN CO. WICKLOW Site development and amenities of the area or of PRACTICAL, SHORT & HIGH QUALITY TRAINING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES! building works shall be property in the vicinity, Start Your Own Business courses carried only out between would not detract from the 8am and 7pm Mondays to character of the harbour, Specific courses on: Tax & VAT / Accessing Business Finance/ Fridays inclusive, between would be acceptable in Bookkeeping / Social Media/ Trading Online Seminar/ 8am and 2pm on terms of urban design, Search Engine Optimisation of your business website / Saturdays and not at all on height and quantum of Sundays and public holi- development, and would Online Video as a Marketing Tool & many more days. be acceptable in terms of ABP decided that pedestrian and traffic safe- TO BOOK GO TO: "Having regard to the pro- ty and convenience. The www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings visions of the current proposed development Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow Development Plan for the would, therefore, be in Phone: 0404 30800 Email: [email protected] area, including those relat- accordance with the proper ing to the support and planning and sustainable development of town cen- development of the area." WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 27th August 2019 Co Wicklow PPN to host free training fair for community groups Last year Co Wicklow PPN held its first training fair and its biggest community event to date. It was so beneficial to community groups and volunteers that they asked if Co Wicklow PPN would make it an annual event. Hoping to build on last nance - where to start; groups and lunch will be with and we hope it will year’s success, this year’s Health & Safety for your provided with contribu- be every bit as good if not training fair will take group; and Attracting tions from local commu- better!” place on Saturday 21st Volunteers. The spotlight nity cafés. This is a free event and September in The on a PPN member group Helen Howes, Resource booking is essential. Five Brockagh Centre, Laragh. will showcase Worker for Co Wicklow of the ten workshops are Workshops this year Laragh/Glendalough Tidy PPN said, “We were already booked out and include: Funding your Towns and their work as a delighted with the waiting lists have been group; Getting the most tidy towns committee, feedback we got from last started in case of cancella- out of Social Media; setting up a sustainable year’s event. Groups and tions. To book a work- Charitable Status & the energy community and volunteers seemed to get shop go to the Co Governance Code; establishing a community so many benefits from the Wicklow PPN website Running effective garden. A visit to the workshops, exhibition www.countywicklowppn.i meetings; Mental health community garden will be stands and the networking e, click the Training Fair & wellbeing in the com- included. There will be and peer support. This tab on the top of the page munity; GDPR (General lots of information stands year is also built around and use the online form. Data Protection from organisations that what our member groups Alternatively call Grainne Pictured: Yasmin Kelly and Jordi Butterworth at the Release Wellness Fun Day in Arklow Regulation); Good gover- support community indicated they need help on 086 048 7434. What’s Happening... Enniskerry Victorian Festival Fireside chat with Wicklow actor Greystones Film Club Actor/Musician Kevin Olohan from Wicklow town The annual Victorian festival in Enniskerry will be held on embarked on a new venture last Thursday in the Bellobar in There will be a back to school treat on 30th August Sunday 8th September, from 11am to 5pm. Money raised will with a screening of Pixar’s Up, in the Whale Theatre Dublin, with an appearance on the very first live show of go to Purple House Cancer Support and Enniskerry First in Greystones, at 3pm. It is the 10th anniversary of Fireside, the Irish Storytelling Podcast. this much loved Pixar masterpiece. There will be a Responders. special video introduction by writer/director Pete As Kevin points out, the Irish are a nation of Doctor. This year’s Victorian face painting and much, dancing, dine at the food storytellers who tell stories from the past, present Field Day will be the much more! village, or watch the and future. biggest yet! There will be There’s plenty to keep the Soapbox Derby, to men- On this very successful podcast Kevin was the Nordic Walking Classes a greatly expanded kids young-at-heart occupied tion just a few! See host, taking stories from folklore and mythology, area, with loads of bouncy too! Browse the Craft & retelling them in his own words and chatting about Take up a new exercise for autumn and get fitter and castles, inflatable obstacle Art Fair, watch sheepdog enniskerryfestival.ie for more details. the craft culture and history of storytelling. see some fabulous scenery. Nordic Walking uses two courses, bungee trampo- duck herding (yes!), The live show, the first of its type, was presented poles and exercises the upper body as well as the Adults E10. Kids and lines, fairground, pony admire the vintage cars, on stage in the Bellobar. The theme was legs and gets you moving in the great outdoors. Join rides, kids races, games, enjoy the live music and parking FREE. beginnings. the 10.30am walk in Kilruddery on Saturday morn- ings. The group walks for about two hours and Kevin was joined by some special guests for an enjoys great views in this lovely old estate. You need Kevin Olohan entertaining evening of stories and plenty of tunes. loose waterproof clothing, boots/trail shoes and €8. Glencree Peace Walk to Poles are supplied. For more information/to book a place contact Dairine at 086 1936861 or email [email protected] take place in September

Shankill Classical Music Club The third Glencree Peace Walk will take place on Sunday 22 September to raise much needed funds for the The first monthly meeting of the 2019-20 season will be on Wed 4th October. Classical music on work of the Glencree Centre for Peace and CDs: all genres - orchestral, instrumental, vocal, Reconciliation. The walk will start at 12pm. opera etc. The venue is the Shankill Day Centre, Lower Rd, Shankill, 7.45-10pm. Visitors and new Walkers will gather at will be a BBQ and some (Boranaraltry Bridge) members always welcome. the cost is €2 on the the Glencree Peace and live music at the and Glencree night, tea and biscuits at the interval. Just come Reconciliation Centre Glencree centre. (Curtlestown Forest car along, or see further details of the club on and will be bussed to The walk consists of an park). Please bring www.shankillclassical.org, or ring or text John on and from the start and easy five-mile hike strong walking boots or 087-2109175. finish. The walk will be along the Wicklow Way shoes (not runners) and led by an experienced on a wide, well-marked rainproof clothing. This leader. Afterwards there path between Glencullen walk is not appropriate Summer stars Finale at for children under 7 or Wicklow Library dogs. Glencree has been There will be a puppet and magic show with Joe BRAY working for peace in McMahon in Wicklow branch library from 3pm- Northern Ireland and 4pm on Friday 30th August. The certificates for the Vevay Rd, Bray other conflict areas Summer Stars programme will also be presented. since 1974. It played an important role in the • Free Fitting Northern Ireland peace Bray guided process, bringing the • Free Measuring warring sides together Pictured last week after their wedding in Kilternan were bride Ruth meditation session Service for numerous confiden- Thornhill and new husband David Beagon, with the bride’s parents tial face-to-face meet- Learn and practice advanced guided meditation tech- Brendan (former Cathaoirleach Bray Municipal District) and Bridie • Free In Home ings between 1994 and niques to help enhance physical, mental and emo- Thornhill. Advice & Design 2007. tional wellbeing, reduce stress and feel calm and in control of your thoughts and emotions. Open to all Service Contacts: over the age of 18. The August session will take • No Obligation WICKLOW place in Ballywaltrim Community Centre, Boghall Shay Fitzmaurice, Managing Editor - [email protected] Road, Bray between 7 and 8PM on the last Tuesday Quote of the month, Tuesday 27th. No fee to attend LOCAL Ian Colgan, News Editor - [email protected] (donation box only). For details ring/text Shideh on Times *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* is published by Erika Doyle, Features Editor - [email protected] 0876710903 or Audra on 0879418941. 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 27th August 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 Fast track application lodged for 759 new homes in Arklow Plans for 759 new homes in Arklow have been lodged with An Bord Pleanala, under the new fast track planning mechanism. The Board is due to make a decision by October 17th for the development, which is proposed for the Kilbride area of Arklow. It will consist of 759 residential units, 515 houses, 166 duplex apartments, 78 apartments and a crèche. The application was process. Any applica- houses in Arklow, with will be chaotic unless made by Lioncor tion of 100+ housing hundreds of local peo- this is dealt with. It has Developments, who are units or 200+ student ple on the housing list, to be right at the also leading the spaces/shared accom- said Councillor planning stage. We can't Southern Cross devel- modation can be made Fitzgerald. clog up the town com- opment in Bray that is directly to the Board. "However it is vital pletely to provide hous- due to start shortly. Cathaoirleach of that the correct infras- es." The Strategic Arklow Municipal tructure is put in place, Councillor Fitzgerald `Housing Development District Pat Fitzgerald particularly with regard also said that the long- Scheme (SHD) sees (FF) said while he wel- to traffic. Another exit awaited sewage treat- applications being comed much needed is needed from the north ment plant must be lodged directly with An housing in Arklow, but side of the town. The completed in the Bord Pleanala instead the infrastructural town already struggles planned timeframe. of through the local aspects, particularly with traffic as it is. Work is due to start in planning department. It regarding traffic, need There are also two 2021 with a year’s was introduced in 2017 to be addressed. colleges due to be built preparatory work taking Pictured: New Arklow RNLI volunteer Sinead Myler and her father Jimmy to speed up the planning "We absolutely need in the same area and it place in the interim.

of passengers and caus- with mobility difficul- es considerable stress. ties and parents with Irish Rail called on to prioritise “I am really eager to prams are unable to see this issue resolved. access lifts at many I have recently contact- ed Irish Rail to high- railway stations.” accessibility at stations light my concerns and Minister Harris has seek urgent action to asked that constituents Wicklow TD Minister Simon Harris has called on Irish Rail to upgrade the Wicklow and especially improve the service.” let him know if they lift facilities at their train stations in order to prevent people with mobility for people with disabil- Minister Simon notice lifts out of order ities and mobility Minister Simon Harris Harris continued in local train stations so issues being left without access. “Public transport issues. Our trains and he can report them to Darts are not accessible happening more and should be available to Irish Rail. You can con- Minister Harris has noticed a significant increase the number of out of order elevators along the train if the elevators are out more. A fault in any of everyone. I am very line and wants urgent action to prevent further difficulty for passengers. of order and unfortu- the lifts on the train concerned that many tact his office at Speaking on the issue, Minister Harris said “Public transport is vital for our population in Co nately this seems to be line discommodes lots wheelchair users, those [email protected] WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 27th August 2019 Pubs on the decline but Wicklow holding its own Pub closures continue as revenue figures show 71 rural pubs closed in 2018 - there are 1,535 less pubs in rural Ireland than in 2005. 71 rural pubs closed in 2018, according to industry analysis by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI). Revenue figures show the rural pub population declined by almost a quarter in Tipperary (-22.5%), Mayo (-21%) and Cork (-25.6%) in the same period DIGI calls on or any decline in inward whiskey, bought in an that their business spon- Government to ease tourism and economic Irish off-licence, goes to sors a local team, charity burden on rural drinks uncertainty. the Government on excise or community group, businesses by reducing The high cost of alcohol tax; that is before we con- while 63% say that their Ireland’s high alcohol excise tax remains a sider the VAT that is pub provides a space for excise tax over the next source of significant applied. That figure is elderly people living in two years concern for rural publi- 75% less if you buy the isolation to socialise with Ireland has the second- cans and, indeed, same bottle of whiskey in highest overall alcohol hoteliers, restauranteurs, Italy, at €2.90. others. excise tax in the EU, the off-licence owners, and Pubs are a significant Research conducted highest excise tax on other drinks and hospitali- part of regional Ireland among 1,000 consumers wine, the second highest ty business proprietors. and play a crucial role as by Amárach Research in on beer, and the third Ireland has the second- community meeting May found that when highest on spirits highest overall alcohol points in rural and isolat- international relatives Among the lowest excise tax in the EU, the ed parts of the country. visit Ireland, pubs and decline in pub numbers highest excise tax on According to recent restaurants prove more reported were in Wicklow wine, the second highest research conducted popular than tourist (-1.9%) or 3 less pubs on beer, and the third among 400 publicans by attractions, as more than since 2005, Meath highest on spirits. DIGI, more than three- half (51%) of Irish people (-2.4%) and Kildare Ireland’s rate of excise quarters (77%) say their bring international visitors (-9.9%). on wine is 25% higher business plays an impor- The majority of these than any other country in tant part in providing a totheir local pub, 64% Yvonne, Matthew, Daniel and Ken Tancred at the Release Wellness Fun Day in Arklow low-earning businesses the EU, while our excise place for local people to bring their guests to their are located in rural Ireland rate on spirits is 26% come together for family local restaurant, compared and are particularly vul- higher than the UK. For occasions, like birthdays, to just 1% who bring their nerable to taxation policy, example, €11.92 of a 70cl christenings and funerals. guests to their local tourist Greystones has any sudden tax increases, bottle of Irish produced 68% of publicans say attraction. lowest commercial Minister directs Regional vacancy rate Authority to change Wicklow's commercial vacancy rate remained at 12.0% latest GeoView Transport Plan in the second quarter of 2019 according to the latest Commercial Vacancy Rates Report shows that The Minister for Planning & Local Government has instructed the Eastern & GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report published the east-west divide in Midland Regional Authority to amend its recently adopted Regional Plan to 2031 on last week. commercial activity is transport matters. widening and not closing. Arklow was the town 11%. Through the analysis cy rate in the country at The five Connacht coun- Responding to the news, Cllr Derek Mitchell said “I welcome this direction as the changes to the Plan with the highest commer- of NACE codes, the report 28.8%, an increase of ties recorded vacancy make it more likely that the DART as far South as Greystones will be improved and that the LUAS to Bray, cial vacancy rate in finds that 12.4% of com- 3.1pp on the same time Finglas, Lucan and Poolbeg will be properly planned & designed. I wrote to the Minister some months ago rates considerably higher County Wicklow at mercial properties in last year. Ballybofey, Co. seeking this change. 19.0%, while Greystones Wicklow are involved in Donegal (28%) and than the national average, “I voted against the changes which were proposed to the Transport Strategy but was outvoted by a Green had the lowest vacancy the accommodation and Kilrush, Co. Clare (26.5%) with increases in every party proposal to reroute the METRO & LUAS to lots of other places. To implement the original strategy, rate in the entire country at food services sector. also posted high vacancy county except Galway. 18 including the DART to Drogheda, Maynooth and Cellbridge, and the Metro to Sandyford (required for 5.8%. Bray's Commercial Nationally, Edenderry, Co. rates. Commenting on the counties in Ireland record- LUAS to Bray) will be a major engineering and financial challenge. Every Vacancy Rate is 12.6%, Offaly is the town with the report, Dara Keogh, CEO, ed an increase in commer- representative would like the LUAS in their area but it must be feasible and have a dense population. and Wicklow Town's is highest commercial vacan- GeoDirectory, said, "The cial vacancy rates, as eco- Cllr Mitchell said that the Minister’s wording ‘continuing to improve DART services on the South- nomic activity is increas- Eastern line as far South as Greystones’ is better than the wording ‘continuing to provide DART...as far ingly centred around the South as Greystones’. “In 2018 I wrote a paper on providing a better rail service to East Wicklow. Although ignored by Irish Greater Dublin Area." Rail, the NTA got Jacobs to check the proposal of providing a 20 minute DART to Greystones, without tun- Annette Hughes, neling. This was reported to be feasible which is why the word ‘improve’ is important. Submissions can be Director, EY-DKM made to EMRA until 2nd September.” Economic Advisory said, "Our analysis shows that Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 almost 50% of all Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.ie commercial units in the E-mail: [email protected] country are located in Bray, Co. Wicklow Leinster, with just over 20% located in the Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims provinces of Connacht and Ulster combined. Wills, Probate & Estate Planning “This is worrying, con- sidering that most of these Conveyancing / Probate Law counties have also record- ed higher than average General Litigation commercial vacancy rates. With a high proportion of For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do not counties on the west coast hesitate to contact Rory, Brian, Eilish or Clare-Ann. relying on the accommo- dation and food services Rory P. Benville B.C.L. sector, commercial activi- Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. ty in these Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. counties could be vulnera- Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. ble to the impact of The Bridge community in County Wicklow had a weekend promotion last week to encourage Brexit, particularly as a more people to join clubs and learn how to play bridge. Pictured at the promotion in Greystones *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a result of currency volatili- were - Emer Roberts, Margaret Hawes, Mary Bannon and Catherine McCann. percentage or proportion of any award or settlement ty and reduced tourism.” WICKLOW

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6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 27th August 2019 New Greystones post primary school to open a year early The new post-primary school to serve the Kilcoole and Greystones will open in 2020 and not 2021 as previously announced, to meet the demand for places in the area. The patronage process parents and guardians of had not yet secured a ing the Department to has now been announced eligible children living secondary school place buy this for years. for the new school which in the areas will be asked for their child for "Currently it has tempo- will cater to 800 pupils to express their prefer- September 2020. There rary planning permission in the Greystones and ences on patronage of were quite a number of for use as a builders' Kilcoole area. these new schools. These families whose children yard. I expect it will Confirmation came patronage preferences, were still far down the open in temporary facili- Ann-Marie and Mary Doyle at the SUAS Pilot Project's open day event in Hollywood as part of last Monday from together with the extent waiting lists for ties. This will be the fifth National Heritage Week. Minister Joe McHugh of diversity currently in Templecarrig and St. big school to open in the that the school will open each area, will be key to David's Schools and this town in 12 years, a big one year early due to decisions on successful news will be a great Government Investment Greystones school found to increased projected patrons. relief for them. in our area." enrolments and capacity “This is really positive "I have been working Minister Andrew constraints in the as this process will with many of these par- Doyle said "Many par- Greystones Municipal inform the next steps in ents over the past year, ents have contacted my have structural defects District. establishing this school. and in particular over the office over the past num- Inviting applications Parents are of course last month, to raise ber of years highlighting Gaelschoil na gCloth Liath in Greystones is among the 17 school buildings that were under the patronage pro- eager to be sure that awareness of this issue the lack of spaces in identified last week as having structural flaws requiring them to undertake cess, Minister Simon there will be enough with the Minister and the schools in the area. I temporary works to ensure the safety of staff and pupils. Harris said "Today's school places in the area Department of have been making repre- invitation follows on and I am pleased to now Education. Concerned sentations on behalf of The school was cleared for use last year but in recent weeks engineers carried out more detailed investigations from the announcement confirm these important parents and myself families in Wicklow and and found that certain flaws in the building require 'engineering solutions and precautionary measures', accord- in April 2018 that the actions are being taken. began an email cam- I am delighted that this ing to the Department of Education. Government was making “Most significantly, paign, outlining the announcement is as a All 17 of the schools were built by Tyrone based company Western Building Systems. a major investment in while the new school specifics of each stu- result of the department Education Minister Joe McHugh said that good progress was being made on the works and that school princi- education with the estab- was initially announced dents situation and ask- reviewing projected pals are being kept informed. lishment of 42 new to be established in ing for the Minister to enrolment figures." Cllr Jennifer Whitmore told Wicklow Times “The recent announcement by the Department of Education, that schools, including 4 for 2021, due to increased intervene so that stu- The parental prefer- there remains fire safety work to be conducted at Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, is very concerning. The first fire projected enrolments and dents were assured of a ence survey in relation to safety audit was conducted on this school in 2016, with a number of fire safety breaches being identified in a Wicklow, over the next report by the Department in September 2017. I have repeatedly raised with the Minister the need for urgency in four years from 2019 to capacity constraints in place. I am delighted to the new schools will be getting these breaches fixed and the Minister committed to having them completed by September 2018. Here we 2022. These six new the area, the school will see that this email cam- held as part of the are now in August 2020 and it would appear that there are still fire safety issues. This is completely unacceptable schools are being set up now be established in paign has worked and Online Patronage and needs to be resolved immediately." to meet the demand from September 2020. I raised the Minister has finally Process System (OPPS). growing populations in this with Minister realised that this issue is Parents whose children parts of Greater Dublin, McHugh at a meeting one that needed address- will be commencing first Meath/Kildare and with Cllr Derek Mitchell ing quickly." year in secondary school Wicklow. I am pleased and Alice O'Donnell in Cllr Derek Mitchell from 2020-2024 and to confirm that patrons Leinster House in May said he is "Delighted the who are living in the rel- and prospective patrons and emphasised the need Minister for Education evant school planning have now been asked to to reconsider the project- has brought forward the areas will be eligible to apply to become a patron ed dates. I am really new Charlesland make their preferences of the new school. pleased the Department Secondary school open- known in the online “Patronage for a new o Education has now ing to 2020. I have been survey. school is an important acted on this and moved lobbying on behalf of the Prospective patrons decision for a communi- the establishment for- many worried parents should complete an ty. These invitations to ward a year." who were told they were application form, which Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in patrons are only the first Social Democrats Cllr. 80th on the waiting lists is available on the step. Once this process is Jennifer Whitmore said for the two Greystones Department's website. Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, complete, the "This is very welcome Schools. I zoned a 5ha. 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Tuesday 27th August 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 7 BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS AT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY The Mental Health Commission (MHC) last week published an inspection report from Newcastle Hospital which identified breaches of human rights. The report, for the clinical need and no evi- for their own comfort. services and the inspec- Avonmore & Glencree dence to indicate that The seclusion room tion team plays a key Units at the centre, mechanical restraint was had been used as a bed- role in ensuring high found that compliance only used when less room regularly since the standards of care and with regulations had restrictive alternatives last inspection. It had treatment are met.” decreased from last year, were not suitable.’ been used for seven con- Avonmore invited two with seven non-compli- There was no occupa- secutive days as a bed- representatives from the ances rated as ‘high tional therapy input into room and frequently as Wicklow mental health risk’. Ten individual therapeutic programmes. an alternative to a low forum to join the cen- areas of compliance Social workers and psy- stimulus room. tre’s operational forum. with regulations were chologists did not deliv- Seclusion rooms are not Mr. John Farrelly, rated excellent. The er any group work but suitable for use as bed- Chief Executive Mental inspection was carried attended Multi- rooms. Such use is in Health Commission, out in early February. Disciplinary Team meet- contravention of the said: “There is no In the case of one ings and met with resi- rules governing the use excuse for not having patient who had been dents as required on a of seclusion and good governance in detained in hospital for one to one basis. Not all mechanical restraint. place. There were fail- more than three months residents could attend Following the inspec- ures in, and an absence there was no evidence the Kilmullen Enterprise tion, the centre con- of, strong governance Pictured: Keelan Riley and Rebecca Holmes at the Release Wellness Fun Day in Arklow that the patient had pro- Centre and so had no firmed this practice has and management struc- vided consent for the access to therapeutic ceased. tures in two of the continuing administra- programmes. The indi- The number and skill approved centres. Poor Avondale Redevelopment continues tion of medication or if vidual care plans of resi- mix of staffing was governance leads to an there had been a capaci- dents were of very poor insufficient to meet resi- increase in non-compli- ty assessment done to quality and showed a dent needs. At the time ance and breaches in through planning stages show that he/she had lack of training. of the inspection, there human rights as evi- Minister for Forestry Andrew Doyle TD has welcomed the progress that is being made on the capacity or not to con- Accommodation was was no designated occu- denced in these reports. redevelopment plans for Avondale House and Forest Park and is confident that the attraction sent to treatment. This is mainly dormitory style pational therapist work- The Commission will will become a major visitor destination on the Ancient East Trail once completed. in contravention of with only one single ing in the approved cen- continue to highlight Section 60 of the Mental room available. The tre, regularly visiting the these issues and work “The project now in procurement stage, to be followed by design stages, should commence construction phase Health Act 2001, and approved centre did not approved centre to meet closely with the mid-2020. I am in regular contact with Coillte about this re-development project which is a collaboration Article 3 of the UN provide suitable furnish- with residents or attend- approved centres to rec- between Coillte and Failte Ireland. The nature of very complex tourism developments is such that it does take a Convention on the ings to support resident ing multi-disciplinary tify this immediately.” long time from approval to commencement of construction on site. Rights of People with independence, dignity team meetings. Regarding the use of “The planning stages are crucially important for such a development. Avondale, with its rich history, presents Disabilities.’ and comfort. In the Commenting on the restraints, the Action a unique proposition, in terms of providing -through this project-a vastly improved visitor experience. There was no docu- Avonmore unit, four report, Dr Susan Plan states that the clini- “New plans include an enhanced customer experience of Avondale House and its forest history and a vision mented evidence to indi- armchairs in the resi- Finnerty, Inspector of cal file has been for the future of Irish forestry with a new visitor centre as well as a café/restaurant. cate that mechanical dent’s sitting room were Mental Health Services, reviewed and “at present ”I am looking forward to the start of the design stages which should be in September/October and I welcome restraint was only prac- in a poor state of repair. said: “The Commission documentation includes that the public is being kept updated on plans through social media platforms and through signage and notifica- ticed when the residents None of the bedrooms in strives to uphold and residents clinical need tions on site. posed an enduring risk either unit had bedside protect the human rights for the use of mechani- “With the existing walks in the area including the Famine Graveyards, a mass path, the Millennium Forest, the of harm to themselves or lockers for residents to of persons receiving cal means of bodily Old Mill and Railway viaduct and the banks of the Avonmore river on its doorstep, the re-development of to others or to address a store personal items, or inpatient mental health restraint”. Avondale will hugely complement the tourist offering in the Rathdrum area.” WICKLOW

8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 27th August 2019 New Park & Ride now operating from the Beehive A new Park & Ride service is operating from the Beehive, Wexford Bus has announced. Passengers travelling on the 740A Wexford Bus service that operates between Arklow, Wicklow and Dublin City & Airport up to nine times daily can now avail of free parking at the Beehive.

Wexford Bus worked the service that we offer Beehive is ideal for Rathnew bringing passen- with the Wicklow Town and are delighted that The Wicklow Town.” gers from South Wicklow Team on how to improve Beehive are so generous- Those living around to UCD, Dublin City and the daily commuting ly facilitating the people Arklow Town, The Dublin Airport. Adult options for residents of of Wicklow by offering Beehive, Wicklow Town Day Return from The the Wicklow area who this park and ride. With & Rathnew are already Beehive or Wicklow to travel to work or study in journey times from The availing of the great ser- Dublin City is 15.50 or Dublin, the Park & Ride Beehive to UCD of less vice provided by Wexford 65 for a 10 journey came from this collabora- than one hour the 740A is Bus on the 740A route, so weekly ticket. A Student tion. Mr O’Reilly Hyland an ideal way for students this new addition will be Monthly Return from The of The Beehive has and commuters to travel welcomed. What’s more, Beehive or Wicklow to and we are confident that third level students agreed to facilitate the Dublin City is €13 or programme by opening this will be well received attending UCD, Trinity, €42 for a 10 journey up the carpark of the by our passengers.” DCU and the city centre Leap student weekly tick- Beehive Pub at Junction Enda Luddy, Wicklow based IT’s all have a fre- et. Tax Saver Tickets are Enda Luddy, Wicklow Town Team; Lorene Crowley, Commercial Director, Wexford Bus and Brendan 18 on the M11. Motorists Town Team, commented quent bus timetable also available. All Crowley Managing Director, Wexford Bus. will be able to park at The “We are delighted that which will make com- Beehive and then avail of this project has come to muting even easier. Wexford Bus coaches are coach services provided fruition. Wexford Bus has The 740A Route oper- Wi-Fi enabled and accept by Wexford Bus. been operating the 740A ates up to nine daily ser- Leap Cards and Commenting on the service for over a year vices in each direction. Department of Social Rents now 35% above announcement, Brendan now and with the start of Services start in Gorey Protection Travel Passes. Crowley Managing another academic year and then serve Arklow For full details of the Director of Wexford Bus upon us we feel the tim- Town, Jack Whites Cross, timetables and fares go said “We are always look- ing of this new Park & Ballincor, The Beehive, online to previous 2008 high ing at ways to enhance Ride facility at The Wicklow Town and www.wexfordbus.com. In County Wicklow, rents have increased by 5.8% on this time last year. Average rents in the County now stand at €1,412, according to according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie. Council to take action on

Sinn Féin TD John Brady has said that further rent do not take into account the level of rent being increases is further evidence that Government policy charged or the indebtedness of a landlord, making it Murrough illegal dumping is failing renters. Speaking on the daft.ie rent report uneconomical for some landlords to continue renting published last week, Deputy Brady said “The Daft.ie property. The State needs to protect the existing Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has welcomed confirmation from Wicklow Q2 2019 rent report shows that rents are continuing supply of accommodation as well as incentivize fur- to rise to increasingly unaffordable levels for most ther investment in the sector.” County Council that they are to finally take action and clean up the illegal dumping people. The average rent for new tenancies across Rents in Dublin’s commuter counties rose by an that has been ongoing at The Murrough in Wicklow Town. The council are to obtain the State now stands at an all-time high of €1,391. average of 5.4% in the year to June 2019 and are quotations for the cleanup of the area and it is to be prioritised. The number of available rental properties is the low- now 35% above their previous high in early 2008. est since Daft.ie reports started in 2006 with just Rents rose by an average of 6.7% nationwide, in the Deputy Brady said “Unfortunately the illegal dumping at The Murrough has been ongoing now over a consid- 2,700 homes available. year to June 2019, erable period of time. What appears to be a mixture of commercial and household rubbish is been brought to the “The government’s strategy for the rental sector is Commenting on the report, Ronan Lyons, scenic location in Wicklow Town and dumped, with most of it being burnt. I welcome confirmation from the clearly not working and Rent Pressure Zones offer economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of council to me that they are now going to give priority to having the dumped waste at the Murrough cleaned up no protections for new renters. We need to see a rent the Daft Report, said: “The slowdown in rental infla- and that they are getting quotations to do so. freeze for existing and new tenancies introduced, tion will be welcome news to tenants and policymak- “Due to the non action in addressing the serious illegal dumping at the environmentally protected area, I’ve alongside a renters tax credit worth a month’s rent. ers, among others. It is more likely driven by limits had to report it to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. That pres- “The government must also demonstrate its com- to affordability than improved supply, however. sure now seems to have been critical is getting the council to finally act and have the site cleaned up. mitment to affordable cost rental accommodation by Availability on the rental market remains at levels “The Murrough is not just a beautiful location that’s widely used by many; it’s also an environmentally impor- local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies. that were unprecedented prior to 2015. For example, tant area. It is covered by National and European protection designations such as ‘Special Protection Area’, in While the Daft.ie report today references the build- in the Dublin market, there were just 1,541 proper- 2018 it was designated a ‘Special Area of Conservation’, the area is also a proposed ‘National Heritage Area’ to-rent developments in the pipeline, it won’t make ties available to rent on August 1st. While that’s up and ‘Flora Protection Order’. So the illegal dumping that’s ongoing there is destroying a valuable public amenity any difference to most people’s lives unless homes from 1,121 two years ago, it’s well below the aver- and an environmentally important area.” are affordable, which they won’t be if rents continue age of 4,700 for the preceding decade. Deputy Brady concluded “Whilst I welcome the moves by the council to have the illegal dumping at the to rise.” “Building new rental supply remains critical to fix- Murrough cleaned up, measures must be put in place to stop it happening again. Vehicular access to the area The Daft Rental Report shows that rental inflation ing the rental market,” Lyons continued. “New fig- must be restricted and CCTV must also be installed to ensure we don’t have this problem reoccurring. The per- has fallen to a six-year low. The report deals with ures in this report suggest that up to 25,000 new petrators of this environmental vandalism must also be held to account and they must face the full riggers of the properties being offered for rent on the market but rental homes will be built over the coming few years. law.” does not reflect existing tenancies. It also highlights These will certainly help address the supply-demand that the amount of available rental accommodation is imbalance. Stopping further inflation should be just low at 2,700 units available for rent on 1st May, the the first target for policymakers, however. Bringing lowest ever recorded. rents down to affordable levels must remain the ulti- The RTB Annual Report for 2018 issued recently mate goal.” shows a loss of 12,474 private rental tenancies Commenting on the report, Raychel O’Connell, between 2016 and 2018. In 2012, there were Communications Manager of Daft.ie, said: 212,000 landlords in the sector compared to 173,197 “Students, young professionals and families continue in 2018. to have great difficulty in securing rental accommo- Stephen Faughnan IPOA Chairman stated “The dation. With rents at a record high and availability at private rental market is shrinking rather than expand- a record low it is clear that supply is needed more ing, Rent Pressure Zones are a blunt instrument and than ever in the Irish property market.” Call for more bus shelters Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has called on the National Transport Authority to install several new covered bus shelters in the Wicklow area.

Deputy Donnelly wrote to Anne Graham, the CEO of the NTA, to highlight the tough reality for the resi- dents of Kilpedder and Newtownmountkennedy/Garden Village when attempting to avail of public transport. Deputy Donnelly commented, “Many residents have expressed serious concern over the lack of bus shel- ters in these areas. There are a number of bus stops that are very open to the elements which are now causing a considerable hazard due to the absence of any covered shelters, especially during the winter months. “I am especially concerned that this is causing major difficulties for elderly residents, who are often partic- ularly dependent on public transport. It is often their only method of transport and when access is restricted it can gradually lead to isolation. “Also, as Ireland becomes increasingly conscious about the effects of climate change, and the government seeks to encourages citizens to choose public transport over cars where possible, it is crucial that we provide the infrastructure necessary for people to avail of it. It is simply not reasonable to expect people to bear the brunt of the Irish winter on their way to work,” he concluded. John Brady TD at the Murrough WICKLOW

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Exciting new courses at BIFE A new CAO points scale was launched for 2017 learners to be used for entry into higher education. Unfortunately, it doesn’t necessarily make it any easier to get your first-choice course. Over recent years many new avenues have opened up to students in pursuit of their dream career.

According to Gabriel Science Pre- the call with its 2-year returning to the work- Allen, Deputy Principal University Professional Cookery place. One of the fea- at Bray Institute of programme. In just three tures of this course is Further Education This course is aimed short years, BIFE has that classes are mainly in (BIFE), “Further and designed for learners developed its cookery the morning so that Education offers a who may not have stud- curriculum into one of Learners will have the learner, who may not ied all of the science the busiest in the country afternoons free. You will achieve the CAO points subjects previously and with 50+ chefs in train- be offered the opportuni- they wanted, the oppor- will prepare them for ing in its 2-year ty to be proficient in tunity to gain advanced entry to first year of a Advanced Diploma pro- Word, Excel, Access and entry onto honours degree course. This gramme. The colleges Outlook. BIFE has degree programmes, course has had outstand- have a memorandum of designed this course to both in Ireland and ing results with most understanding that suit those who have a abroad. It is also a very graduates progressing to allows successful candi- busy life. supportive route for the top rated universities. dates to progress directly mature student”. to the third year of the Barbering He added, “The com- Would you like to work Bachelor of Science pro- prehensive range of in a Pharmacy? gramme in IT Tallaght. Our popular course in courses available at Barbering is aimed at BIFE provides an Working in a busy Working as a learners that are looking excellent opportunity to atmosphere like the Healthcare Assistant to start a career in the anyone who wants to pharmacy retail sector is barbering industry. The advance their qualifica- a rewarding and impor- If you are interested in tions, enhance their course covers topics tant job. There is a big working in the Care from cutting mens hair employment potential demand from Industry, BIFE provides or progress their career. & facial hair using basic Pharmacies for the the recognised qualifica- techniques to creating skilled counter staff. If tion necessary for work- outlines and detailing in you’ve been considering ing as a Health Care hair pharmacy retail as a Assistant in a variety of career option, Bray settings, including hospi- Furniture Design Institute have just the tals, day and residential Level 6 Pauline Moran, course to help you care palliative care and achieve your goals. the home. The course occupational therapist If you have completed Furthermore, these equips the carer with the a level 5 course in furni- courses at BIFE are cer- knowledge and skills ture design or have skills Pauline Moran is a Registered tified by the Irish necessary to work in this in this area, why not try Private Paediatric Occupational Pharmaceutical Union rewarding role as a this level 6 course and (IPU), City & Guilds member of the care Therapist. She has run a very develop advanced skills and supported by team. It is suitable for of cabinet making using successful private practice based Pharmacies. You’ll learn those wishing to embark woodworking machinery in Stepaside, Dublin. information technology on a career in caring and to manufacture doors, skills, customer service, those already working in drawers and carcasses, She has recently opened a state-of-the-art stock control, team- the sector who wish to working and many more gain a recognised quali- the application of vari- Sensory Integration Clinic at A11 Network ous wood finishes and Enterprise Park in Kilcoole. Pauline qualified skills associated with the fication. pharmacy retail sector, techniques. An emphasis in 1994 from the London School of including health and Fancy yourself as an will be placed on the key Occupational Therapy, Brunel University. beauty. Artist? link between the design She began working in Paediatrics in 1996 process, 2D/3D and has 23 years’ experience working with Dietetics, Nutrition & The new BTEC Art Computer Aided Design children with a variety of different condi- Food Science Practice course at BIFE and the workshop. tions. Pauline has specific expertise in the offers an exciting and area of sensory integration (SI). She is SIPT BIFE have a new pre- challenging programme Mature Students certified and is an advanced practitioner in university course start- of study providing stu- sensory integration through the SI Network ing this year in Dietetics, dents with both essential “There are also many UK & Ireland with the University of Ulster. Nutrition & Food subject knowledge and opportunities for mature She is also an advanced Practitioner in Science. The Agri-Food skills. The course students who want to Therapeutic Listening. sector is one of Ireland’s consists of a broad range break into the world of paid employment. All Pauline has always been proactivce in her largest indigenous indus- of subjects from drawing courses have valuable continual professional development. She has tries, employing over techniques to 3D studies accreditation and certifi- a depth of training and certification reflective 150,000 people. This in ceramics and mixed course is ideally suited media, printmaking, cation and offer progres- of her commitment to course attendance each for students who are photography and art his- sion routes to higher year. In addition to this impressive resume, interested in preparing tory. education, yet you don’t nothing gives Pauline more joy that seeing for a career and/or fur- need CAO points to her clients’ progress to reaching their ther education in agricul- Return to Work & IT study at Bray Institute,” potential. ture, food or science. Skills said Allen. Places are She educates, liaises and works closely still available on these with parents, teachers, schools and other Professional Cookery If you are thinking of courses but do hurry as professionals. She works holistically with the returning to work, this they are filling fast. You children, referring the children to other With levels of quali- course offers the ideal can call the Institute dur- professionals when required. She can be con- fied chefs at an all-time opportunity to up- ing office hours on 01- tacted at [email protected] or 087 1344126. low in the industry, Bray skilling and developing 2829668 or log on to Institute of Further excellent practical skills www.bife.ie and apply Education has answered and competencies for on-line. WICKLOW

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Advice to students looking for accommodation Every year around this time thousands Owners Association sur- Other items that were was considered the of students will be offered places in third vey carried out by highlighted in the most important factor Millward Brown IMS in Students Private Rented influencing choice of level educational institutions. 2002, Private Rental Sector Report are: 48.1 accommodation; 2/3rds Sector Tenant Research per cent live in house of parents helped to This always com- themselves with the law which outlined a similar share or 38.7% in pay for their accommo- mences a frantic scramble around the sector and a satisfaction rate. apartment blocks; Cost dation. for rental accommoda- good place to start is on tion. Unfortunately, the the Residential Tenancies Irish State has not made Board website the provision of private www.rtb.ie. Students and rental accommodation an Renters need to be cau- attractive proposition for tious when paying money. investors and there is less Before you pay any rental accommodation money make sure to have available than is required. inspected the property Students need to be vig- and satisfy yourself that ilant when renting accom- the property is suitable for modation. The IPOA sug- your requirements. gest that prospective ten- When satisfied make pay- ants ask their prospective ment and get a receipt landlords for confirmation from the person whom of ownership for the prop- you have identified as the erty being rented, e.g. Owner/Agent. Don’t be sight of insurance docu- afraid to ask any question mentation or LPT receipt. as the legitimate person By doing this there will will not mind you being be a transparent identifi- careful, remember it’s cation processes in place, your money and protect which will help protect your interest. them and eliminate fraud. Most landlord and ten- According to Stephen ant relationships work Faughnan IPOA well, research carried out Chairman “It is sad that in 2009, commissioned by such precautions need to the Residential Tenancies be taken, but as with all Board, outlined that 90% sectors criminals are pre- of students were satisfied pared to take advantage at or very satisfied with their OPEN any given chance and we accommodation and only must endeavour to protect 5% showing some form EVENING our members and their of dissatisfaction with tenants”. their landlord. This con- Wed 4th Sept Students new to the firms very favourably market should familiarise with the Irish Property 4pm-6pm Young people urged to enter tourism & Over 50 Degree, Diploma & Certificat Programmes for 2019 hospitality industry ART & DESIGN SOCIAL COMMUNITY & BUSINESS, TOURISM & DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPORT DEPARTMENT With hospitality and tourism businesses around the country including in Wicklow Art Portfolio Preparation Beauty & Body Therapy Diploma Business Management & Administration looking to recruit over 6,000 entry-level Art, Craft & Design Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up – Diploma Business Management – Advanced Certificate employees each year across all areas of Fine Art – Higher National Diploma Nail Technician Accounting Technician Architectural Design & Technology Holistic & Wellbeing Studies (mornings only) Accounting Technician Apprenticeship their operation, the Irish Hotels Federation Architectural Technology HNC Level 6 Hairdressing - Junior Stylist Tourism, Reception & Event Management (IHF) is encouraging them to consider a Fashion Design Hairdressing - Senior Stylist Business Tourism – Advanced Certificate career in the industry. Furniture Design & Cabinet Making Barbering Pharmacy & Retail Selling Furniture Making and Restoration Nursing / Midwifery Studies NEW Pharmacy Technician - Level 6 Horticulture - Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education - Level NEW Estate Agency Practice & Auctioneering Mr Brian McNamara, Chair of the Wicklow branch Social Studies & Community Care Security Studies of the Irish Hotels Federation says: “School leavers Supervision in Early Childhood Care - Level 6 Sport, Exercise and Fitness can choose from a wide selection of specialist courses MEDIA & PERFORMING Health Care Assistant Personal Trainer Strength & Conditioning - Level 6 on offer in colleges throughout the country, as well as Applied Psychology Soccer Studies & Fitness Instruction ‘earn and learn’ chef programmes for those who may ARTS DEPARTMENT Applied Health & Social Care - HND Law Pre University not want to commit to a full time college course. Office Administration There are plenty of opportunities too for graduates as TV & Film Production Medical Administration (mornings only) TV & Film Production – Advanced - HND SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY well as school leavers who wish to start working NEW Restaurant & Bar Management 3D Game Design DEPARTMENT straight away, offering a variety of options for career Games Development – Advanced Cert paths that support professional development with Sound Engineering Animal Care ADULT LEAVING CERTIFICATE skills that are transferrable internationally.” Music Production - HND Animal Care & Management DEPARTMENT Tourism and hospitality supports 13,900 jobs in Music Performance - HND Animal Science Industry - Level 6 Wicklow and some 266,000 jobs nationally, equiva- DJ Techniques Science - Pre University Adult Leaving lent to 11% of total employment, with more than Acting for Film, TV and Theatre Forensics Applied Science Certificate 60,000 of these jobs in the hotels sector alone. Over Acting Advanced for Film, TV and Theatre - HND Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science 94,000 new jobs have been created since 2011. Dance Technique, Performance & Choreography Engineering Pre University Dance Technique, Performance & Opportunities are available in areas such as food Professional Cookery - Level 5 Choreography – HND Professional Cookery - Advanced - Level 6 and beverage; catering; accommodation services; Computer Science - Level 5 reception; leisure centre and spa facility management; Computer Software Development sales and marketing; human resources; IT; manage- Computer Networks & Cyber Security - Level 6 ment and finance. The IHF has a dedicated website, NEW Return to Work & IT Skills Get a Life in Tourism, supported by Fáilte Ireland, which offers comprehensive information on the many careers available in the industry and how to get started. WICKLOW

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s every parent knows finding the right pre-school crazy with passion and Is you childcare your child’s in-home Are you pleased with sufficient. Others, how- genuine love for environment safe? provider has all the bases your child’s growth and ever, believe that a focus facility for their child is vital. Early education is very kids...especially their covered in terms of home learning? on early reading and Aimportant for a child. Childcare is significant to their own! Deciding whether Anyone with kids knows safety; daycare centers math as well as introduc- development, both socially and intellectually, equipping them your child’s caregiver that tots seem to be drawn should have a list or at Experts and parents alike ing academic concepts with skills that will help them cope with their often daunting possesses the right to dangerous objects and least be able to provide differ on the importance and even foreign lan- amount of “passion for potentially hazardous detailed explanations of of structured early educa- guage is essential for suc- first years at school. With pre-schools places across the county kids” is subjective, of playthings. Turn your safety precautions and tion to prepare kids for cess later. Determine filling up, the time is now for parents in Co. Wicklow to course, but parents want head, and small kids are procedures. While you’re pre-school and kinder- what your goals and consider the best pre-school for their little ones. to feel like their child’s checking out outlet plugs, at it, be sure to ask about garten. Some argue that expectations are for your caregiver views his/her cabinets with glassware, drop-off and departure attending to basic needs, child at his current stage; Another factor for par- general, children only is “Is my child truly job as a blessing and that or even the kitchen knife safety protocols and be providing lots of safe and then, be sure they are ents to consider is the qualify for ECCE in one HAPPY at child care?” kids are a joy to be drawer. Be sure to care- sure you’re comfortable fun free play and encour- being met to your satis- free year of early child- school year. However, a While all kids must have around. fully evaluate whether with the answers given. aging social interaction is faction. hood care and education child who has been bouts of separation anxi- for children of pre- assessed as having a dis- ety or days where they school age provided by ability may be able to simply don’t want to go the Early Childhood spread their free pre- to daycare, parents Care and Education school year over two should assess whether (ECCE) Scheme. years. their tot is truly happy at In general, children are child care (at least most eligible for the ECCE Things to consider when of the time). Does your LITTLE HARVARD scheme if they are aged looking for childcare: youngster have friends, over 3 years 2 months look forward to special and less than 4 years 7 Research has shown that events or days, and seem months on 1 September children benefit from high to have a bond with the of the year that they will quality child care. But care provider? Does she be starting. The upper what makes a program engage socially and age limit can be extend- good? Is it the feeling of seem to thrive in her ed in some cases. The trust you get when you care setting? If not, it State pays a capitation meet the provider? How might be time to re-eval- fee to participating about the education and uate. playschools and daycare training of the provider? services. In return, they Is your childcare provide a pre-school ser- Is your child happy? provider passionate vice free of charge to all about children? children within the quali- Your child’s environ- fying age range for a set ment may be safe and Your child’s teacher/ number of hours over a offer all sorts of early provider may have an set period of weeks (see education activities, but impressive pedigree, but The outdoor safe surface play ‘How the ECCE scheme a primary question that most parents really want a area at Little Harvard is provided’ below). In every parent should ask caregiver who is wild and

10 MonthsAges ittle Harvard in Rathnew is Ireland’s leading provider of superior quality to 12 Years childcare for Babies, Wobblers, Toddlers, Pre School/Montessori and After School Lchildren. At Little Harvard, Practitioners and Early employees are valued and Years Educators. play a vital part in ensur- “We offer excellent ing that they offer out- employment conditions standing childcare in a and lots of opportunities safe and stimulating to advance your career in learning environment. many of our beautiful The team’s genuine centres. Are you Self love, understanding and Motivated with a Strong interest for children, com- Work Ethic, are you bined with a high stan- Dependable and Team dard of qualifications, focused? If so you can provides parents with the apply by sending your CV peace of mind that their to recruitment@littlehar- children are being looked vard.ie, or visit our after with kindness and Careers page on our web- Limited E.C.C.E places for Sept 2019 expertise. From the man- site www.littleharvard.ie agement to the childcare “We provide a Creche Charlesland Park, Charlesland Nursery, professionals, all Little and Montessori at Kirvan Harvard employees work Hill for children aged 1 to Orahova Montessori, Shoreline, as a team. 5 years of age and a dedi- Little Harvard have 11 cated After School facility Greystones locations across Dublin, in our Merrymeeting The creche at Little Harvard Kildare and Wicklow, and Centre for children aged Est over 25 years are always looking for between 5 and 12 years of highly Qualified age. includes a Large Outdoor ting and encourage par- “We offer various Contact Rita Byrne: Professional Childcare “This beautiful facility Play area (safe surface) ents to have an active role options from dance, mar- Children learn under the in their Children’s learn- tial arts, drama and just 01 287 0719 / 086 864 4145 Aistear method of teach- ing. good fun and exercise, ing and socialise with “We believe in provid- additional activities E: [email protected] Music Lessons peers of their own age. ing highly nutritious, including Professional The Children in our good quality meals, not Martial Arts, Playball, • Babies • Toddlers • Montessori care are always our pri- only for your child’s Arts & Crafts, Yoga and in Delgany mary concern. We provide health and physical well- Day Trips, Our opening • Breakfast & Afterschool Club • Large positive and meaningful being but also to develop times are from 7am to Enclosed Gardens • TUSLA Approved Piano - R.I.A.M. experiences and activities; their taste buds and social 7pm Monday to Friday. Violin - R.I.A.M. giving Children the skills involving food. Currently we have places & Insured • Trained & Caring Staff Guitar - (Folk) opportunity to excel in all “Additionally our available in both are our Adults Welcome areas in an environment Afterschool Facility Creche and Afterschool Limited Availability where they feel loved and which is located in the services, to inquiry Experienced Teacher - B.A. Mus , H.Dip. Ed. developed as individuals. Merrymeeting Centre pro- further about a place Contact Mary: 086 875 1384 We promote the concept vides a Drop off and Pick please contact our of diversity by welcoming up service to and from manager Kayleigh on Email: [email protected] all families into our set- local schools. 0404 70411.” WICKLOW

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ith new housing projects in development, a Wrecently refurbished community hall, and a new post office, Rathnew is a village that’s on the up and up. Far from being just a place to pass through, Rathnew can now compete with the many shops and glamorous retail outlets of larger towns, with The Merrymeeting Centre and Broomhall Business Park which have a range of shops and services to cater for a variety of needs. At Broomhall you’ll find a mixture of accountants, architects, IT services, public relations, office furniture, health services, a curtain and blinds shop, and more. It is ideally situated on the New Town Relief road, just a couple of min- utes from the M11 motorway and 35 minutes from South Dublin. Rathnew, a small village, also comes without all the hustle and bustle and stress of crowds and traffic. Rathnew is home to the historic Tinakilly House, the former residence of Capt. Robert Halpin and now a hotel. It is situated in the center of the village opposite the local cemetery with narrow entrance to a mile-long avenue. By shopping local in your community you will be supporting the Rathnew business community which provides jobs in the area. Rathnew might not be that far from Wicklow Town, but it is a gem in its own right and has its own identity. St. Brigid’s Hall in Rathnew Rathnew through the years Rathnew is known by several names including ‘The Village,’ ‘The Thatched City,’ and the ‘Khaki Village. This is an area with a long, rich and varied heritage. Rathnew is royal ground due to the genealogy of it’s founder ‘Naoi.’

involved himself in the local community organisations and society in general, he also employed locals to work his land. He and his wife, Newfoundlander, Jessie Halpin would put on parties for Royal birthdays and special celebrations and would always invite local children to the festivities. “Rathnew has a long and varied sport- ing heritage which included cricket, wrestling, cock fight- ing, horse and dog racing in the older times to the multi- award and trophy winning teams and “His father was is now Dunamase in down to Rathnew. individuals in run- Sedna Siothbach, Portlaoise. (The Dun “The most famous King of Leinster, his of masc.) ‘Naoi’ ning and track events, resident in Rathnew boxing, GAA, soccer grandfather was founded his settle- had to be Captain and equestrian events The Merrymeeting Centre, Rathnew Lugaidh Lorrin, also ment or rath at what Robert Halpin of of modern times. a Leinster King after is now modern day ‘Great Eastern’ and “Rathnew can lay whom a Wicklow Rathnew. (The Rath underwater telegraph- claim to two All mountain is named. of Naoi.) His name ic cable laying fame. Ireland award win- ‘Naoi’s’ brother Masc can only be found Though Rod Stewart ning groups. St. founded his settle- today in the place- was spotted outside ment or Dun at what name. Anglicised the Captain’s old Brigid’s Dramatic home, he could not Society in the late be considered a resi- 1950s and 1960s, dent. Captain Halpin winning many awards laid 26,000 miles of on the All Ireland cir- undersea telegraphic cuit and in the perfor- Kevin Jameson cable which linked mance of religious four continents. As plays. The second All Village Tyre Centre big a milestone as the Ireland award win- Tyres internet of today with ners were the Tug of regard to worldwide War team which was Fast Puncture repairs communications. The at its height in the Wheel Blancing Captain built his mid 1970s. retirement home in (Source: Our Open Monday Rathnew, Co. Wicklow Rathnew, Tinakilly Wicklowe Heritage to Friday 9.15 to 5.30 Tel: 0404 68550 House. While he website) WICKLOW

14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 27th August 2019 Local winners at Comhaltas All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil It was an exciting and successful week of competitions, concerts, céilithe, sessions and more at the 2019 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Drogheda.

Over 500,000 people thronged the streets over the past eight days, while tens of thousands of peo- ple attended the special opening by President Michael D Higgins. The town pulsed with Irish rhythm and revelry as age-old traditions were celebrated by new gener- ations and the vibrancy of the Fleadh emanated throughout the streets. The Co. Wicklow win- ners at the event were; 2A Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (Faoi 12) 2nd James Lambert, CCÉ, Calling on people to lend their support to the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation ‘Up the Hill for Jack & Wicklow Miners; 4A Jill’ fundraising challenge are its Specialist Children’s Liaison Nurses Joanne Doyle (Wexford, Carlow, Feadóg / Whistle (Faoi and South Wicklow) and Sheila Hayes (Waterford, Kilkenny, South Tipperary and East Cork) with 12) 1st James Lambert, Carmel Doyle, CEO (right). The fun endeavour sees events big and small taking place across the country CCÉ, Wicklow Miners; from Sunday 22nd September. People are being asked to join in one of the organised hill climbs, or to 16C Bodhrán (15-18) 1st organise one of their own, or to simply register their support by donating €16 - equivalent to the cost of Matthew Hurrell O’Connor, CCÉ, Bray; one hour of home nursing care. To register and receive a fundraising pack, visit www.jackandjill.ie 21B FoinnMhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (12-15) 2nd Betty Ní Shé, CCÉ, Bray; 49K Only a few days left to enter the 10th Comhrá Gaeilge (15-18) 2nd Elena Ó’Céidigh- edition of Clean Coasts’ ‘Love Your Hayes, CCÉ, Bray; 51C Scéalaíocht (15-18) 2nd Éabha Ó Céidigh Hayes, Coast’ photography competition! CCÉ, Bray. This is the second year 1st place winner Matthew Hurrell O’Connor with his Bodhrán at the 2019 in succession that Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Drogheda There are only a few days are left to enter Clean Coasts’ ‘Love Your Coast’ Drogheda hosted the All- photography competition - which is celebrating its 10th anniversary - so get Ireland Fleadh. In 2020 it your camera out and submit your best shots by Saturday, 31st August, at will be moving to traditional Irish music, tions. It emphasises how The standards were high Mullingar. Every year, song and dance that will our childhood traditions and the music more than 5pm. the Fleadh provides a cul- last for generations to have proposed in the lived up to the expecta- come. intervening years, and tions of judges who had a For the past 10 years, the ‘Love Your Coast’ competition has been about is required for photogra- tural meeting place for those who carry the great She continued, “We today played a significant very difficult job choos- capturing the essence of the Irish coastline, its beauty and its diverse character. phy/ filming of protect- would like to wish the role in tourism with over traditions of Irish music, ing winners for each cate- Working with communities on the ground, Clean Coasts mission is also to help ed wildlife under the organisors of the 2020 25% of the 500,0000 song and dance in their gory and competition. foster pride in our coastline and wants to see this reflected in the entries. Wildlife Acts. hearts. Fleadh in Mullingar every attending, coming from € Scoil Éigse, the official With a prize fund of 5,000, it attracts huge interest from Ireland’s amateur Clean Coasts is a Lolo Robinson, success and look forward out of state.’” photographers each year. The five categories in the competition are Coastal charity programme, run Chairperson of the Fleadh to joining them for the At the core of the summer school organised Heritage, Coastal Landscape, People & the Coast, Wildlife & the Coast and through the Executive Committee 70th Fleadh Cheoil na Fleadh are the competi- by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Underwater. Environmental said, “What a wonderful hÉireann” tions that see traditional Éireann, ran throughout Last year, Clean Coasts received approximately 1,000 entries and the 50 best Education Unit of An week we have had at Dr Labhrás Ó’Murchú, musicians, dancers, the week with almost 900 Ardstiúrthóir, Comhaltas singers and story tellers of shots were shortlisted for the final exhibition that was held on 11th October Taisce. Clean Coasts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉire- Irish and international stu- ann here in Drogheda. It Ceoltóiri Éireann said, all ages and backgrounds 2018, in Smock Alley Theatre, in Dublin, including 17 photos taken all across engages communities in dents of all ages taking the Leinster coastal area. Photographer Derek Balfe was awarded the has been such a pleasure “‘When Fleadh Cheoil na competing at All-Ireland the protection of part in various music, ‘Photographer of the Year’ award, with its ‘Drumanagh Under the Stars’, taken to host the Fleadh for the hÉireann commenced in level, following victories Ireland’s beaches, seas singing, dancing and Irish at Loughshinny, Dublin and was also the overall winner of the ‘Coastal last two years. Memories 1951 it was obviously a at regional competitions. and marine life. Clean have been made that will very small event. In the This year over 7,000 language classes. Fleadh Heritage Category. Cheoil na hÉireann will in To mark its 10th anniversary, the competition was launched in Dublin on Coasts has grown over last a lifetime and the intervening years the competitors played, sang legacy of the Fleadh is Fleadh has grown to be a or danced for All-Ireland take place in Mullingar in Tuesday, 2nd July, with an interesting photography workshop, during which the years and now the increased interest in Festival of world propor- titles in 180 competitions. 2020. professional photographer Mark Carmody shared his best tricks for outdoors includes two main photography. Over the course of the workshop, participants were also remind- national clean-up ed that while this competition is an invitation to enjoy our beautiful coastline, drives; Coca-Cola Clean we also need to safeguard it, and so Mark Carmody reminded us that a license Coasts Week and the RIP Fr. Joe Murphy Big Beach Clean. Volunteering has Fr. Joe Murphy, born in Greystones, passed away on Saturday 17th August. expanded to include He always wanted to be a priest and entered the Holy Ghost Corporate Volunteering Seminary. and the Ocean Hero He served in Nigeria for several years, but contracted malaria and Awards also. had to return to Ireland. He served the people in Africa very well and Other aspects include loved his work there. the Green Coast Award, Back in Ireland, he worked in Booterstown and Dalkey. He was the Love Your Coast chaplain at St. David’s Secondary School in the 1980s and 1990s. Photography competi- He was also chaplain at the Carmelite Monastery in Delgany. There are two generations of Greystones people who knew and loved tion, the Clean Coasts Fr. Joe. Those whom he grew up with and the students that he Roadshow for coastal chaplained and mentored. Fr. Joe Murphy in Lourdes communities and the Fr. Joe’s brother, Dessie, lived in the family home in St. Bridget’s Clean Coasts pro- Park. gramme with the likes When Dessie passed away, Fr. Joe returned to Greystones to live in the family home. of Ocean Talks. The In Holy Rosary Parish, he celebrated the 10.30 am Mass in St. Kilian’s Church Blacklion for many years. Fr. programme also oper- Joe also set the scene for Mass, he never just came out on the altar and started the prayers. He always welcomed the Parishioners to the church, mentioned what the weather was like, thanked them for ates several campaigns coming and asked them to prepare for the morning Mass celebrations. in Ireland including His sermons were legendary, always spoken from the heart, often without notes. He was able to put the reli- ‘Think Before You gious message to people in a way that they understood, and in a way that they could take home his thoughts Flush’ and international and put them into practice. ‘Each animal has as much right to be here as you and me’, photo by Chris campaigns ‘#2minute- People in Greystones will remember his Christian charity and his Christian example. He had a very calm and Howes, taken at Brittas Bay beachclean’ and ‘Beat practical manner which he used in his pastoral care. the Microbead’. Fr. Joe was much loved and will always be remembered. WICKLOW

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16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 27th August 2019 SUAS Project host open day in West Wicklow phase of SUAS. These include the Commonage Groups in Glassamulen, Ballybeg and Granamore. A further five sites con- sisting of three in the Wicklow Uplands and two in the Dublin uplands, were added in the second phase of the project in 2019. Through a trained facil- itator, each of the com- monage groups have developed an agreed con- stitution and have estab- lished themselves as a for- mal structure including the election of a Chairperson. It is the Minister Andrew Doyle and Ann Marie Doyle at the SUAS Pilot Project’s open day event in commonage group itself Hollywood as part of National Heritage Week. that agrees to a manage- ment plan with the SUAS operational group and he SUAS Pilot Project which is working with upland farmers in work will implemented the Wicklow and Dublin uplands, hosted an Open Day and cooperatively. Declan Byrne, who has TDemonstration Event in West Wicklow last Tuesday. been with Teagasc for the last 17 years, was Attendees travelled by to produce food and ener- called a Sustainable including; The establish- appointed to the role of full time project manager bus from Hollywood gy as well as providing Uplands Agri-environment ment of commonage Hugh McLindon, Anne Fitzpatrick and Finn the dog at the SUAS Pilot Community Centre to the high quality fresh water Scheme (SUAS). groups with their own of the SUAS pilot project Project’s open day event in Hollywood. nearby Granamore supplies to adjacent urban The SUAS Pilot Project constitutions; Integrating in early 2018. Declan, Commonage, which is one populations. This great was developed using a the environmental (eco- who has been an adviser of the locations that was natural resource was tradi- bottom-up approach with logical and water) and to sheep hill farmers e.g. flock size, grazing address problems they Operational Group com- included in the first round tionally managed by the support of local upland farm data into a single throughout Co. Wicklow, period. Farmers will have identified on their prised of a team of experts of the SUAS Project. The upland farmers whose farmers and following commonage management brings a wealth of experi- decide themselves what farmed area. Participants has been assembled with a lands which are now with- activities kept habitats in what was referred to as a plan; Assisting farmers to ence to the role and will measures they would like can make a proposal to the diverse range of skills. in the boundaries of the good environmental con- highly competitive selec- take responsibility for the guide and support the par- to carry out to improve the SUAS team who will pro- The organisations Wicklow Mountains dition. However, over the tion process, the project development, implementa- ticipating farmers habitat condition. vide finance to develop involved include; National Park, were for- past two decades changes successfully received tion, and delivery of their throughout the project’s Measures may include the best idea that is Wicklow Uplands merly part of Lord in legislation and farming funding of €1.95 million own management plan; duration. but are not limited to; veg- brought forward. Council, Teagasc, Waterford Estate in activities, have led to a from the Department of The use of an auction- Well-known ecologist, etation removal through Measures considered National Parks & Wildife County Wicklow and con- gradual decline in the Agriculture under the new based payment system to Faith Wilson has been controlled managed burn- under the auction system Service, UCD, LAWCO tain a number of interest- quality and condition of European Innovation incentivise participants to recruited for the duration ing or mechanical means, will provide added value and IFAC Accountants. ing features such as old upland habitats. Partnership for Agriculture develop solutions to spe- of the project to conduit increased shepherding to the project. The vision for SUAS is turf cutting banks, a small For the past number of Productivity and cific issues they have on-site ecological and activities, cattle grazing, It is envisaged that such that it will create a hill of blanket bog, a Mass years Wicklow Uplands Sustainability (EIP AGRI) identified on their farmed water quality assessments. providing livestock hold- measures may include: blueprint for future upland rock, and the Douglas Council has researched initiative. area. The assessments will ing infrastructure etc. Provision of signage, both agri-environment River and other water sys- and highlighted these SUAS is a five year A lot of work has taken identify the current status Payments will be made for educational and direction- schemes. There are indica- tems. declining conditions and pilot project which aims to place to get the project ini- of the site and make rec- time spent carrying out the al to archaeological sites; tions from Europe that the The Wicklow uplands advocated the need for tar- address the agricultural, tiated. Following a call for ommendations on how to activities in line with the Heather restoration in next round of CAP will are renowned as an area of geted support for upland environmental and socio- Expressions of Interest in improve its condition. agreed management plan. Molina dominated areas; have a greater focus on outstanding natural beauty farming. In direct response economic issues associat- March 2018, an initial Using that information the An auction-based mea- Protecting rare and endan- bottom-up, locally led and provide an important to that body of research, ed with upland farming in three commonage groups farmers will then be sure has also been includ- gered species - e.g. tempo- schemes and therefore it is landscape for a range of the Uplands Council the Wicklow/Dublin and one non- assisted in developing ed in the SUAS pilot rary fencing, grazing crucial that SUAS and the recreational activities. The secured funding for a new uplands. It is an ambitious commonage/individual their management plan. which will encourage par- exclusion zones; Bracken other upland projects work uplands also provide an pilot project for the project and includes a farmer have been selected The plan will also take ticipants to explore further control. successfully for all important natural resource Wicklow/Dublin uplands number of key innovations to participate in the first into account farm data actions and measures that To support SUAS, an involved. Registration for the 2019-2020 Blue Star Programme is now open

Primary school pupils are being challenged to get creative in how they learn and think about Europe through the Blue Star Programme, coordinated by European Movement Ireland.

The Blue Star ities. One class recreated of course the important schools that have regis- explored. Programme teaches pri- the painting of the Sistine general awareness of the tered nationwide, with Schools are also mary school children Chapel by painting their EU in our lives as Irish every county represented encouraged to host an about Europe through cre- classroom desks, while citizens - the appreciation to date. The Blue Star event for Europe Day on ative activities and pro- another sent care pack- of diversity in the class- Programme is eager to see 9th May such as an art jects that complement the ages to refugees across room is the element of the that number continue to exhibition, parade or food national primary curricu- Europe when learning Blue Star Programme that grow. The concept of the fair. lum. Each participating about the migrant crisis. I’m most proud of. The programme is simple: to class carries out projects Teachers, parents, carers cultural dynamic of the foster better understand- Each school’s submis- on history, geography, the and the whole school are Irish classroom today is a ing and knowledge of sion is assessed by the Institutions of the EU, encouraged to get lovely and vibrant thing, Europe and how it affects National Coordinator. All culture and creativity with involved in these projects. and I am so grateful to the lives of Irish citizens schools that successfully a European twist. In this way, the Blue Star have the opportunity to among Irish primary complete the Blue Star Teachers and their Programme creates manage a programme that pupils in a curriculum- Programme are awarded classes have flexibility to awareness of the EU that allows Irish kids to learn friendly manner. Certificates of be creative and to tailor reaches far beyond the about other EU countries’ Primary schools inter- Achievement signed by their projects towards school walls and out into cultures in a decent and ested in taking part in the the Minister of State for their own individual needs the wider community. caring manner. We’re very Blue Star Programme European Affairs and the and interests. Classes Ryan Levis, manager of much looking forward to 2019-2020 can register Executive Director of have written and acted the Blue Star Programme, getting going again for before Friday 23rd plays; prepared traditional commented on the open- another year!” September. At the end of European Movement meals from across ing of registration for the Since the first year of the year, schools are Ireland. Further informa- Europe; and spoken to rel- Programme for the new the Programme in 2011- required to submit a Blue tion about the programme Pupils from Boolavogue National School, Co. Wexford taking part in the atives in other EU coun- term, “Among the many 2012, Wicklow has had 18 Star Programme Report can be found at Blue Star Programme’s ‘Handshake for Europe’ in Iveagh House, Dublin tries over Skype, amongst things the Programme primary schools partici- outlining how each of the www.bluestarpro- many other creative activ- helps deliver - including pate, of the 1,000+ key elements were gramme.ie. earlier this summer. WICKLOW

Tuesday 27th August 2019 TimesLOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMNET 17 Woodland Walk: an exhibition of wooden sculptures An exhibition of exquisite wood sculptures by Conleth Gent at Signal Arts Centre, Bray, opens on September 16th and runs until 29th September. Superb and delicate, attractive and strong, these elemental pieces are sure to evoke a deep response from collectors and admirers of Conleth Gent’s work who have been eagerly awaiting his return to the Bray venue.

Conleth Gent is an understanding of form and his desire to engage with Paul Flynn, he was artist working with wood and harmony. This highly the viewer with tactile Winner of the New to create unique sculp- sensitive approach to the and tangible forms that Ireland Assurance Award. tures that are firmly root- chosen material reflects are visually intriguing. Working from his stu- ed in his distinctive his appreciation of nature Concerned mainly with dio near Glencullen, in personal expression the Dublin mountains, the through the use of figura- work in this current exhi- tive elements and with bition consists of a num- communicating the char- ber of small to medium acter of the particular size works in a variety of piece of wood, Conleth locally sourced hard- Gent learned his art woods. Equally comfort- abroad, almost 40 years able working on very ago. While living in large pieces, this artist is Africa, he was able to committed to resolving explore the tradition of the challenge presented wood carving and he was by each piece of timber, deeply affected by his as he seeks to reveal the experiences with the tra- spirit of the tree within. dition there. Conleth has exhibited “An African legend widely throughout Ireland states that spirits of dead beings choose trees as a and is a regular exhibitor resting place, between the at Sculpture in Context in worlds. A wood carver or the National Botanic sculptor has only to Gardens. He recently scratch away the surface completed a piece for the of the wood to reveal the sculpture symposium in spirit inhabiting the tree”. Tomnafinnogue Wood in Conleth’s great under- County Wicklow. His The Beauty of the Violin at The Whale standing of the material work can be found in and his familiarity with many public and private In her debut solo recital Bray native Emma Byrne will bring the beauty of the violin to the process which began collections at home and Whale Theatre. With a wide variety of music including works by Rachmaninoff, on a distant continent, has abroad and in the Tchaikovsky and Bach, the young violinist brings forward an exciting programme of won him many accolades University College music. since. These include Dublin and University the2016 Sculpture in College Cork permanent Emma began playing the violin at the age of 6 and has spent the last 12 years studying classical music at Context, when together collections. home and abroad. At 15, she was accepted to a music school in Denmark where she spent a year studying music intensively. Upon returning to Ireland she continued her music studies and aims to pursue a career as a classical violinist. In this unique concert, Emma will share her passion for classical music in an interactive and accessible ‘The Art of Us’ exhibition way. With or without a love for classical music, this will be an evening to enjoy! Emma has just completed her leaving cert at Loreto Bray Secondary School. ‘The Art of Us’, a joint exhibitionb by St John of God Community Services and The show will take place on Sunday 1st September at 4pm (Doors 3.30pm). Tickets are €10. Sunbeam House Services, will run in the Signal Arts Centre from Monday 2nd September - Sunday 15th September.

All the work is by activities. The work life and social skills. Centre Sunbeam House. Artists who are associ- exhibited here reflects These Artists are from Both Services strive What I (Don’t) Know About Autism ated with St John of the goal of that project The Willowvale Active to have creative pro- God Community which was that the par- Retirement Day Centre, grammes in environ- What I (Don’t) Know About Autism by Jody O’Neill comes to the Services Dublin South ticipants connect with The Jeda Beading ments where people Mermaid Arts Centre on Friday 6th September at 8pm. East, and Sunbeam their community, grow group, The Artistans with different interests House Services Bray. in independence and and Artists from The and abilities can devel- “I wrote What I (Don’t) There will be a Q&A session afterwards that will give you, the audience, an These Artists make art further develop their Student Learning op their creativity. Know About Autism in opportunity to feed into the development of this unique piece of theatre.” purely for the joy of response to my experi- The play is directed by Donal Gallagher, choreographed by Cindy Cummings and creating. The Artist’s ences as a mother of a produced by Melissa Nolan. It is funded by the Arts Council, Wicklow County subject matter is indi- young autistic child Council, Mermaid Arts Centre, the Abbey Theatre and Everyman Theatre with vidual and of a person- and my own subse- additional support from Rough Magic, Fishamble New Play Company, KCAT, al interest. This has quent diagnosis, “ says AsIAm and Triple A Wicklow. been the inspiration for Jody O’Neill. Tickets cost €5 and are available from Box Office on 01-2724030 and online at this collaborative exhi- “It is a part-fictional, www.mermaidartscentre.ie bition. part-factual journey Most of the artists into the world of from the above services autism, performed by a cast of autistic and neu- had previously been rotypical actors. I hope attending The Art and it will bring a greater Friendship Club in the understanding about Schoolhouse for Art in autism to all who see it, Enniskerry. This pro- and be part of a long- ject was initially set up overdue shift towards by Artist Fiona O’ celebration and accep- Farrell of Sunbeam tance of autistic identi- House (who has since ty. retired). Fiona invited “Building on a week- Artist Eithne Griffin long development at from Wilowvale Day the Abbey Theatre, we service to join her in will use our time at this venture, which Mermaid to develop embodied an ethos of the play further. As part community inclusion. of that process, we The Art and Friendship would love as many Club supported people people as possible to What I (Don’t) Know About Autism by Jody O’Neill comes to Mermaid join us for a work-in- with an intellectual dis- Arts Centre on Friday 6th September. Pictured is The beautiful planet of progress showing. ability to enjoy a broad Castalla, acrylic, pencil and posca pen on canvas, by Brianna Hurley. range of skill based art WICKLOW

18 NEWS / LOCAL BUSINESS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 27th August 2019 Local business women urged to take advantage of development programme There has been an increase in early-stage female entrepreneurs in Ireland over the past year and the call is now open for those with new businesses - or well-developed ideas - to join ACORNS 5.

Female entrepreneurs my goals and succeed,” Paula Fitzsimons, opportunity is being from Co. Wicklow who said Anna Dobson of Love founder and Managing offered once again thanks have previously participat- Mo Chuisle. Director of Fitzsimons to the support of the ed on the programme are The call for applications Consulting, the company Department of Agriculture, urging their fellow follows the launch of the that developed the Food and the Marine and business owners to apply programme by Minister ACORNS initiative said Rathnew AFC U13 soccer team had their first outing recently sporting their new kit which has the contribution of the vol- before the September 20th for Agriculture, Food and that the rate of early-stage untary Lead been sponsored by Wicklow and District Lions Club. The luck of the Lions was with them as they the Marine, Michael Creed entrepreneurial activity deadline. There is no Entrepreneurs.” came out on top of the league which has been running for the past few months. The young players charge for successful TD. ACORNS is funded increased among women ACORNS is based on are coached by Declan Earls and wore their new colourful jerseys with the renowned Lions crest applicants. under the Department’s in Ireland in 2018, while peer support and collabo- with great pride. The jerseys have introduced the children in the area to the Lions organisation at ACORNS is the highly- Rural Innovation and remaining stable for men. rative learning. Each par- a very young age and how the members serve everyone in the local community. Rathnew will successful development Development Fund. The rate of nascent female ticipant will have the represent Wicklow Lions in Tullamore in the coming weeks. initiative to support female Over 200 female entrepreneurs in Ireland is entrepreneurs living in entrepreneurs have taken now ranked 5th across opportunity to learn from rural Ireland, who wish to part in ACORNS to date Europe. successful female start and develop new and 50 new participants “In most countries more entrepreneurs - ‘Lead LETTER TO THE EDITOR businesses or have recent- are being sought for men than women are Entrepreneurs’. ly started a business. ACORNS 5. The pro- early-stage entrepreneurs. Acting in a voluntary Dear Editor Previous business own- gramme will run over six This is also true in Ireland. capacity, these Lead ers from Wicklow who months from October 2019 However, the ratio in Entrepreneurs will share It is estimated that there are over 1,500 people living with dementia in Wicklow, and that number is set to have participated on the to April 2020. The dead- Ireland continues to nar- their insights and experi- increase as national figures indicate that over 4,000 people will develop the condition across Ireland every year. most recent cycle of the line for application for this row and now stands at ence with the group and Dementia is caused by different diseases of the brain. There are over 400 different types of dementia, with programme include Anna year’s cycle is 20th 1.6:1 (men to women early help the participants to September 2019. stage entrepreneurs) as Alzheimer’s disease the most common. Dementia is most likely to develop in older people but can occur at a Dobson of Love Mo address the issues and younger age too. Chuisle and Deirdre Any woman with a new more women plan and challenges they face in September is World Alzheimer Month and the HSE-led Dementia: Understand Together campaign is asking Doyle, The Cool Food business based in rural start new businesses. The readers of the Wicklow Times to support the campaign by becoming a dementia community champion. School. Ireland - or an idea for a ACORNS programme is progressing their business- Community champions are at the heart of this movement which aims to create an Ireland that embraces and “Participating in new venture they want to critical to assist this grow- es. They also act as role includes people with dementia, and that displays solidarity with them and their families. Champions bring ACORNS 4 has been a get off the ground - can get ing body of female models, illustrating by together local people, and can inspire those around them to take action that will support and help people with fantastic journey. Meeting more information and reg- entrepreneurs to get their their actions that it is pos- dementia and their families remain active and connected within their own local community. amazing business women ister their interest at businesses off the ground sible to start and grow a Here are the six actions that we can all take this September: and having their support www.acorns.ie. There is and on the road to success. successful business in . See the person, not the dementia. A diagnosis certainly brings challenges and change, but dementia is only has pushed me to follow no charge for participation. I am delighted that the rural Ireland. one part of a person’s life. . Talk about dementia. Help raise awareness and understanding by organising information sessions and shar- ing experiences. Local Enterprise Office helps make . Ask how you can help. Sometimes we can be unsure what we can do to support a friend or neighbour, so just ask them. Small things can make all the difference. . Stay in touch. A diagnosis of dementia often leads to isolation so continue to call or drop in for a chat as you Wicklow businesses Brexit ready always did. . Support the person to keep up hobbies and interests. Ask clubs and community groups to ensure they are Special courses aimed at assisting Wicklow businesses with meeting the challenges of Brexit welcoming and accessible so that everyone can continue to do the things that they enjoy. are included in the 2019 Autumn/Winter training programme from Wicklow Local . Make sure your service or space is easy to use. Encourage businesses and service-providers to review their Enterprise Office. premises to ensure that they are accessible and inclusive. The Enterprise Office, part of Wicklow County Council, provides a wide range of supports to new and By taking one small action, you will be making a big difference to the lives of people with dementia and their existing businesses located within County Wicklow. families in County Wicklow. The programme is designed specifically for new and existing small businesses so whether someone is If you are passionate about dementia and want to see your community becoming dementia-inclusive, then I’d interested in a “Starting Your Own Business” course or want to develop new skills in order to expand, there is encourage you to get in touch with Fiona Foley, Dementia: Understand Together in Communities, by emailing something suitable for everyone. [email protected] The training courses are subsidised, making them affordable for everyone. Group sizes are small and For more information on dementia and how to get involved, visit www.understandtogether.ie/get-involved. If courses are practical and geared specifically towards owners and employees of small businesses, providing you are concerned about dementia, support is available on our Freephone 1800 341 341. them with skills and knowledge which can be put to immediate use. Mr Sean Quirke, Deputy Chief Executive, Wicklow County Council, said: “With Brexit almost upon us we Yours sincerely have designed our Autumn/Winter Seminar around this important subject.” The staff of the LEO Wicklow are available to meet people interested in starting a new business or already Dr Suzanne Timmons in business and looking to expand. Businesses within the county are invited to subscribe to LEO’s mailing list in order to keep up-to-date with all available supports. They can do this by sending an e-mail Clinical Lead [email protected]. Full details of the current training programme as well as a booking facility are available on the LEO website localenterprise.ie/Wicklow. HSE National Dementia OfficeBlock 6, Central Business Park, Clonminch Tullamore, Co Offaly ALLSHADES BLINDS • Roller • Vertical • Wood Venetian • Pleated • Velux • Roman Tel: 087 2201600 FACTORY: Unit 10, Block 1, Broomhall Business Park, Rathnew. 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Tuesday 27th August 2019 TimesLOCAL PLANNING / RECRUITMENT 19 WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL East Glendalough I DK Plant Hire intend to apply I, Maurice Gallagher, seek I Daniel Whelan intend to for permission for reclamation permission for change of apply for permission for the car boot sale of land through the filling of use from office back to construction of a new material comprising of clay, silt, retail at 3 and 4, The dwelling, domestic garage, PLANNING There will be a car boot sale at East Glendalough sand, gravel or stone on a site wastewater treatment unit & having an area of circa 1.9981 Boulevard, Quinnsboro school, Station Road, Wicklow on Saturday 6th hectares for the purpose of Road, Bray, Co.Wicklow. polishing filter, new well, WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL September from 9am to 2 pm. Cars €10, vans €15 new entrance onto lane and improvement of land for The planning application Mark O'Neill seeks permission for Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 admission otherwise free. Tea coffee and toilet facili- agricultural use and temporary associate works at may be inspected or a construction of partly single 2461269, Email: eugene 2461269, Email: eugene ties available. Proceeds to Wicklow parish church haul road from existing GAA Ballyarthur, Avoca, Co. partly two storey extension carpark and ancillary works purchased at a fee not Wicklow. The planning @alphaplandesign.com) @alphaplandesign.com) restoration fund. Enquiries to Lesley (087)6091945 or (119.6sq.m.) with pitched roof to Seeks planning permission Seeks planning permission including portable truck wheel exceeding the reasonable application may be the side & rear of existing two for farm dwelling, waste for dwelling, waste water Peter (087)2706616. wash, office / chemical toilet cost of making a copy at inspected or purchased storey dwelling (161.6sq.m.). at Ballinakill, Rathdrum, the offices of Wicklow at a fee not exceeding the Including alterations to internal water treatment system to treatment system to EPA Co. Wicklow. The planning WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL reasonable cost of making a layout & elevations; main roof EPA standards, garage, and standards, garage, entrance, application may be inspected County Council, County Asgard Buildings, Wicklow during copy at the offices of alterations & new roof light, associated works at and associated works at Barry and Lyndsay Tracey seek or purchased at a fee not garage conversion, additional Bonagrew, Brittas Bay, Co. Coolmore, Arklow, Co. Permission for demolition of 16 exceeding the reasonable cost its public opening hours Wicklow County Council, driveway entrance, demolition Wicklow for K. Sunderland. Wicklow for J. Waldron and sq m single storey appendage Theatre of making a copy at the offices County Council Buildings, and a submission or of existing single storey rear The planning application J. Sinnott. The planning at south end of detached of Wicklow County Council, observation in relation to Wicklow Town, during its extension and all associated site dormer bungalow and County Council Buildings, public opening hours and a may be inspected, or application may be inspect- replacement with 40 sq m premieres the application may be development works at Mount purchased at a fee not ed, or purchased at a fee not Wicklow Town, during its public submission or observation in Vernon, New Road, Greystones, single storey extension; made to the authority in additional rooflights on front opening hours and a submission relation to the application Co. Wicklow, A63 R894. exceeding the reasonable exceeding the reasonable or observation in relation to the roof slope; stainless steel flue ‘Howie The writing on payment of may be made in writing to The planning application may be cost of making a copy, at the cost of making a copy, at the application may be made in the prescribed fee within offices of the planning offices of the planning at rear; altered fenestration the planning authority on inspected or purchased at a fee and associated site works writing to the planning authority the period of 5 weeks not exceeding the reasonable cost authority during its public authority during its public on payment of the prescribed payment of the prescribed at Robincroft, 6 Moorpark, Rookie’ of making a copy at the offices of opening hours and a opening hours and a fee within 5 weeks from beginning on the date of fee within 5 weeks from Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow, Wicklow County Council, County submission or observation in submission or observation in A98 E206. submission of application to receipt by the authority of submission of application to Buildings, Wicklow during its The planning application may Mark O’ Rowe’s ‘Howie Planning Authority. the application. 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IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION OF SUGARLOAF VENTURES LIMITED IN RESPECT OF IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION OF JOHN DUGGAN AS NOMINEE OF MULTILANE THE PREMISES KNOWN AS THE POWERSCOURT HOTEL LIMITED IN RESPECT OF THE PREMISES KNOWN AS THE MARTELLO HOTEL EXPERIENCED, CARING APPLICANT APPLICANT TAKE NOTICE that John Duggan as nominee of Multilane Limited having its registered office at “Laxton”, TAKE NOTICE that Sugarloaf Ventures Limited having its registered office at Intercontinental Dublin, Novara Avenue, Bray in the County of Wicklow being the holder of a Seven Day Publican’s Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 being the holder of a Seven Day Publican’s On-Licence intends On-Licence intends to apply to the Annual Licensing Court, sitting at Bray District Court, Courthouse, CHILDMINDER to apply to the Annual Licensing Court, sitting at Bray District Court, Courthouse, Bray in the County of Bray in the County of Wicklow on the 26th day of September 2019 at 10.30am or so soon thereafter as this Wicklow on the 26th day of September 2019 at 10.30am or so soon thereafter as this Application may be Application may be taken, for the renewal of a Licence to use the premises known as The Martello Hotel, taken, for the renewal of a Licence to use the premises known as “Killing Hollow”, Powerscourt Demesne, formerly known as The New International Hotel and situate at Strand Road, Bray in the County of Wicklow REQUIRED Enniskerry in the County of Wicklow and Court Area and District aforesaid, for Public Dancing. The and Court area and District aforesaid, for Public Dancing. The Applicant intends to apply for Special Applicant intends to apply for Special Exemption Orders. Exemption Orders. 3 days p/wk for 20 mth boy. Dated this 21st day of August 2019 . Dated this 21st day of August 2019. Signed: ______Signed: ______Qualifications and refs required. Benville Robinson, Solicitors for the Applicant, Benville Robinson, Solicitors for the Applicant, Riverview House, Seapoint Road, Bray, CO. WICKLOW Riverview House, Seapoint Road, Bray, CO. WICKLOW Care in our home, Ashford area. TO: The Superintendent, TO: The District Court Clerk, TO: The Superintendent, TO: The County Manager, TO: The Chief Fire Officer, An Garda Siochana, TO: The District Court Clerk, TO: The Superintendent, TO: The County Manager, TO: The Chief Fire Officer, Own transport needed. Contact The Courthouse, Bray, An Garda Siochana, Wicklow County Council, Fire Station, 43 Donnybrook Road, The Courthouse, Bray, An Garda Siochana, Wicklow County Council, Fire Station, CO. WICKLOW Bray, County Buildings, Wicklow, Boghall Road, Bray, Donnybrook, CO. WICKLOW Bray, County Buildings, Wicklow, Boghall Road, Bray, CO. WICKLOW CO. WICKLOW CO. WICKLOW DUBLIN 4. CO. WICKLOW CO. WICKLOW CO. WICKLOW Layla: 087 357 3444 BREXIT BARGAINS STERLING EVENT ENDS SATURDAY!

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