homes & businesses WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL LOCAL ELECTIONS ASHFORD LAND PURE PROGRESS page 4 page 7 page 9 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, , BRAY, , , , NEWCASTLE, KILQUADE, ASHFORD, , , , LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, . Tuesday 29th January 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] DOGS WILL BE SHOT! FERAL DOGS ATTACK SHEEP AND DEER Recent dog attacks around Co. Wicklow have raised concerns among farmers as we enter lambing season, and are a grisly reminder to recreational walkers, and local residents to keep their dogs under control.

According to the fied as possible hunting on their kills. Wicklow Uplands dogs that had gone feral," Responsible dog Council, over the last few the Uplands Council control continues to be a weeks "there have been stated. major issue for upland two reported incidents The two 'feral' dogs are sheep farmers resulting in close to the village of also believed to be the loss and serious Aughrim, where newly responsible for the deaths injury of their flocks and born lambs were killed of over 40 sheep within a the financial and and maimed. In both three-mile radius around emotional burden that it cases, the dogs were Clara Vale and creates. found in the midst of the Trooperstown. As recreational use of attack and destroyed One of the dogs, a the Wicklow Uplands onsite. black lurcher crossbreed, increases, the presence of "The farming commu- was shot and killed earli- dogs close to farmland nity close to Clara Vale er this month, however at areas and the hills used has also recently seen the time of going to press for sheep farming serious incidents involv- the other, a large tawny requires a greater ing multiple sheep losses lurcher crossbreed, awareness of Responsible and many young deer remains at large. The Dog Control. killed by two dogs identi- dogs have been feeding In a statement to

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2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 29th January 2019 What’s Happening... A Night to Remember

A wonderful night of music will take place in the Holy Redeemer Church in Bray on Friday 1st February, 7:30pm (Entry €5). Featuring: Bray Choral Society, Harbour Ukuleles, Serendipity, Classic Harmony, Cheile Choir, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri, and much more! All proceeds in aid of the Caroline Foundation for Cancer Research.

Courthouse Youth Arts Festival

'Travelling Through', the Courthouse Youth Arts Festival, takes place on Saturday 2nd February in . It consists of an Arts Workshop (National School, 10am to 11am, €5; Secondary School, 11:30am- 1pm, €5) and a Drama Workshop (National School, 2pm-3pm, E5; Secondary School, 3:30pm-5pm, €5). For more information or booking, call 040238529 or email [email protected]

First Saturday Book Sale Peter Byrne and Janna Sobko at the RNLI's 50th 'Hurry to the The February First Saturday Book Sale, which Curry' event in the Arklow Bay Hotel. supports the Shankill Old Folks Association, will take place in the Shankill Old Folks Association Centre, Lower Road, Shankill, between 10am and 1pm on Saturday February 2nd so avail of Arklow 'Arrow' group the opportunity to pick up great reading material. Donations of books, which must be in a good and clean condition, other than school/text books, first walk of 2019 Luke Dorgan of Eire Og, Greystones, with his Minor Footballer of the will be accepted on that day. Photographs and Year Award, and Julie Kirby, at the Garden County GAA All Star memorial cards found in donated books can be Banquet in the Arklow Bay Hotel. collected at the book sale. The first Arrow (Arklow Residents Right of Way) group walk of 2019 takes place on Sunday the 3rd of Shankill Classical February. The walk will commence at 3pm sharp Healthy Ireland Music Club from outside the Arklow Bay Hotel. Spokesperson Tommy The February meeting will be on the first way to Seabank and change as yet. Breen said, "We are at Wicklow Library Wednesday of the month Wednesday 6th. Usual Porters Rocks which I "There has not been calling on all our venue: Shankill Old Folks' Centre, Lower Rd, consider to be nothing one complaint from supporters to make the short of a land grab sit- holiday makers about As part of phase 2 of "Healthy Ireland at Your Library" Shankill, 7.45-10.00 pm, (tea and biscuits at the Wicklow library will host a talk given by Kirsten interval). Visitors welcome (€2). Just come effort to give us an hour uation. It is impossible local people and along, or see further details of the club on of their time to high- for people with limited tourists walking the Whelan, Social Prescribing & Well being Co-Ordinator route which passes a www.shankillclassical.org, or ring or text John on light our Rights of Way mobility, walkers, for Wicklow. number of mobile 087-2109175. and the obstacles that prams etc. to access the have been placed in our area and at this time of homes and in fact there The talk is entitled "Your Wellbeing In Your Community", linking year it is a health and has been some very people with sources of support within the community. safety risk for everyone. positive interaction dur- Social Prescribing is about supporting the health and wellbeing of people "We have been asking ing the Summer months by using community based activities and supports, such as art, exercise, for a response from the particularly when reading, and gardening. planning enforcement Arrow had an afternoon Who is it for? The programme is for you if you feel that you need some picnic in the area which department of Wicklow support to mind your health and wellbeing, or if you feel isolated, stressed, was attended by the anxious or depressed. County Council for Arklow active retire- Kirsten will talk to you about what activities interest you, the benefits of months since they ment group." participating in them and will assist and support you in attending these asked for photographic Residents of the area activities. evidence that people have seen barriers The talk will take place in Wicklow Branch Library at 7pm on Thursday walk regularly along erected since May 2017 31st January. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. For more the route and have done and since Arrow was information contact the library @ 0404 67025. for many years. Arrow founded last Summer group members which both groups have number close to 2000 attended the group people have sent emails walks in an effort to Stacking the coffins and photographs but restore access to the there has been no beaches. Kilmacanogue History Society presents a Talk on "Stacking the Coffins" by Dr. Ida Milne who has recently written a book on the subject of the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19. BRAY She is European History Lecturer at Carlow College. 23000 Irish people died in this pandemic and Dr. Milne has included first-hand accounts from people who Vevay Rd, Bray lived through it and also how it affected the course of Irish history. Venue; Glenview Hotel on Tuesday 5th February '19 @ 8p.m . Admission €4, members 3. All welcome. • Free Fitting • Free Measuring WICKLOW Service Claire Crystal TimesLOCAL • Free In Home Psychic • Clairvoyant • Medium NUMBER 1 IN Advice & Design WICKLOW! Service PALM Delivered to • No Obligation TAROT CARDSCRYSTAL BALL RUNE STONES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE READINGS 44,500 homes Quote and businesss *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* Wed 6 & Thur 7 Feb at each week! Martello, Strand Rd., Bray. 1-8pm (both days) Tel: 286 5057 Fax: 201 4335 www.acmeblinds.com BOOKING ADVISABLE TO AVOID PH: 01-2869111 email: [email protected] DISAPPOINTMENT TEL: 087 6320779 WICKLOW

Tuesday 29th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 DOGS WILL BE SHOT! Continued from Page 1 Dogs Acts." and again if they're not I've seen them lost in all P.J. O'Dea is a farmer stopped." kinds of ways over the The Department of in the Rathdrum area P.J says his message years. A lot of damage Rural and Community who along with his to people is to "keep can be done without the Development also last neighbours experienced their dogs under control dog killing them directly. week urged dog owners several serious sheep and know where your If ewes panic their lambs to be responsible, stating attacks last year, with dog is. Everyone thinks can get twisted up inside that "Dog attacks cause P.J losing 13 ewes in their own dogs are them." real and serious injury to total in two separate harmless and innocent, Sean believes there sheep and have a very attacks. but any dog is capable should be a ban on all negative impact, both Speaking to Wicklow of doing damage, espe- dogs being let off leads financially and emotion- Times, P.J. said concern cially if it teams up with on all recreational ally, on the farmers is now growing again another dog." walkways and hills. involved and their fami- among himself and his Roundwood farmer In certain circumstance lies. Even quiet, docile neighbouring farmers as Sean Malone is a found- farmers may be legally dogs can turn into lambing season gets ing and current member entitled to shoot dogs if killers, especially if they close. P.J. has 80 ewes of the Wicklow Uplands they are endangering join other dogs." due to give birth in Council and has been a livestock on their proper- Conor Dowling, who March. He said the dogs member of the IFA since ty so if you live or walk covers the Wicklow area responsible for last 1957. He says he regu- near a sheep farm, you as Chief Inspector for year's kills were also a larly observes hillwalk- must ensure your dog is the ISPCA, said "Pet black and brown dog, ers with dogs not on a under control and also owners must to be and that they were never lead startling sheep cannot escape from your responsible and ensure shot. He said it's possi- which leads to the sheep property at any time. the welfare of the dogs, ble that they are the falling down holes and The ISPCA is also sheep and vulnerable same dogs responsible ditches due to the ter- lambs are protected at for the recent killings rain. reminding dog owners all times. A dog's natural around Clara Vale but he He told Wicklow that it is a legal require- instinct can be to chase, couldn't be certain. Times, "My message to ment that dog are and even the most "I'd feel a lot better if people is to keep their microchipped and pup- docile, well-behaved someone had got them dog on a lead, once it's pies once 12 weeks of dog may take part in last year," he said. off the lead it's no age. It is important dogs pack behaviour. "Every morning now I'm longer under control. It are also vaccinated and Pregnant ewes can be going out hoping that can go after anything. neutered/spayed which injured in a panic to nothing has happened. As farmers at this time are key components Pictured: Katie Hawthorne and Anne Mordaunt at the Arklow RNLI's 50th 'Hurry to the Curry' escape from chasing I've moved my ewes to a of year we need to be to responsible pet event in the Arklow Bay Hotel. dogs, often miscarrying different piece of land more vigilant, we need ownership. their lambs. Or worse, closer to the house but to be always on our they are fatally injured there's no guarantees. guard. I've had sleepless causing serious suffer- Dogs will travel miles nights listening out for Roundwood Variety Group Enrol at Ballycoog National School ing and damage and and will go anywhere. dogs. This is our most devastation to farmers. They'll do savage dam- vulnerable time of year. Presents Cinderella Ballycoog National School is now accepting enrolments for Junior Under the Control of age, especially to ewes - "I've seen sheep Infants and limited spaces in other classes available. Cinderella is coming to the Brockagh Resource Dogs Act 1986 it is an if they don't kill them chased into drains and Centre in Laragh from the 1st of Feb to the 3rd of offence not to have your they might make them streams where they New Preschool also opening on the grounds of the school in September. Feb presented by the fabulously entertaining dog under effectual con- abort by worrying them. drown, I've seen them Prospective parents are welcome to make an appointment to view the school and Roundwood Variety Group. trol and local authorities A field of ewes is like a suffocate from piling on meet Principal Ross Byrne. Tickets can be purchased now by going online to are responsible for playpen for them, and top of each other trying For more please call 040235511. You can also find out more about the school at www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com. enforcing the Control of they'll come back again to get away from a dog, www.facebook.com/ballycoogns WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 29th January 2019 ELECTION RACE HEATS UP IN GREYSTONES DISTRICT The local election campaigns in Greystones Municipal District have well and truly kicked off with Sinn Fein and Fine Gael announcing their candidates at selection conventions last week.

Minister for Health for eight years and her have learnt about the paigns and have secured Simon Harris proposed work in the area of dis- importance of good plan- funding for footpath, road Alice O'Donnell and Cllr ability has inspired her to ning through my involve- repairs and a tree mainte- Grainne McLoughlin pro- seek this new opportunity. ment with Delgany nance fund and I'm part of posed Derek Mitchell. She also represents the Community Council. We a committee to help get Cllr McLoughlin will not Greystones area on the need to act now on cli- CCTV for Greystones to be seeking re-election Joint Policing Committee mate change with short help ensure public safety. and was thanked for her and the Children and term, measureable actions "I fought against the work on many aspects of Young People's Services as well as long term plan- water charges and have life in the area including Committee. ning. While people can headed the campaign

Pictured at the Fianna Fail selection convention in were Stephen Donnelly TD, Patsy Glennon, Cllr Pat Doran, John Mullen, and Pat Casey TD. Fianna Fáil in Baltinglass selects three candidates Cllr Pat Doran, John Mullen and Patsy Glennon were last week unanimously selected to represent Fianna Fail for the Baltinglass Municipal District in the local elections.

The Selection and . unturned and no door Organiser over the years, Convention took place in All three bring a wealth will be left un-knocked and now am humbled to Cllr Derek Jmitchell and Alice O'Donnell with Minister Simon Harris at the Fine Gael Selection Baltinglass on of experience, commit- in the coming weeks and be a candidate chosen by Conventon for Greystones Wednesday 23rd January, ment and talent and is a months as this dynamic my fellow members". and sitting Cllr Pat very healthy sign of Fianna Fáil team and "Pat Doran and the Doran, Community Fianna Fail's continued their supporters continue Doran Family have the commemoration of O'Donnell said "If make powerful changes at along with my Sinn Féin activist and growth in the county," to meet local communi- served the people for the 1916 gun running in elected to Wicklow an individual level there colleagues in Wicklow to County Council I will is a need for strong lead- get a GP out of hours ser- Parliamentary Assistant declared Fianna Fail TD ties and residents to dis- over 35 years. Pat first Kilcoole. Cllr work hard to make the ership at council level and vice for North Wicklow to Pat Casey TD John Pat Casey. cuss their concerns." elected in 1985 has been McLoughlin, after retir- Greystones, Kilcoole, nationally in terms of sus- and will continue to do so Mullen from Tinahely, "I will work closely Speaking at the con- an excellent councillor ing, will continue her Delgany and Newcastle tainable planning." until it is up and running. and retired Guard and with this team to address vention John Mullen in the tradition of the community work with Greystones 2020, La area an even better place Meanwhile sitting Sinn "If elected again I will barrister Patsy Glennon the many areas of con- remarked "I Joined great Paudge Brennan. Touche Legacy, and other in which to live and raise Féin Councillor Nicola continue to work hard and from Hollywood were cern to the people of the Fianna Fail in 1992, Pat Doran is a republi- projects. a family. We need better Lawless was last week represent the people of selected unanimously to District, from the danger- Kevin Barry Cumann can that I have can- Cllr Mitchell said he community facilities, formally selected to run the Greystones District contest the six seat local ous situation with the UCD and Tinahely vassed for and supported was keen to keep work- improvements in public again for the party. and Wicklow." electoral district. N81, an action plan to Cumann in Wicklow, I and am delighted now to ing to provide a better transport and roads, as Cllr Lawless, the cur- Cllr Lawless concluded "This is one of the address each town and am 26 years card carry- be his running mate. train and bus service for well as safe cycling and rent Cathaoirleach of "I intend to go out and strongest teams we have village needs and the clo- ing. I have served at Health has always been Greystones and Kilcoole, walking routes to school Greystones Municipal give it my all for this ever selected in this area sure of services to rural nearly all levels in the a key area where Cllr to keep the pressure on to for our children. I hope to District, was first elected election, having a Sinn which is known as West areas along with ongoing party, as an advisor to Doran worked and in improve the N11, to bring see the IDA site devel- back in May 2014 as the Fein councillor in Wicklow with the addi- planning and community Joe Jacob, a researcher particular Carnew more jobs to the area, to oped to provide employ- first ever councillor for Greystones over the past tion of the South West needs. for the Parliamentary Community Care and complete the Harbour ment in Greystones, to Sinn Féin in the five years has given the rural area of Tinahely, "No stone will be left Party and a National South Wicklow Hospice scheme and Public Park. reduce commuting time Greystones District. people a real alternative are areas where Pat can "I am also keen to and to increase quality of Speaking after the con- voice to Fianna Fáil and take much credit." encourage walking and life for those who would vention Cllr Lawless said Fine Gael and I will con- "Patsy Glennon from cycling to school and the be able to work locally. "I am very humbled and tinue to do so. Thank you Hollywood has served DART by providing safer "The people who live honoured to be selected also to TD John Brady for the community in West paths," he said. here deserve to be con- by my peers to run again his continued support Wicklow as a member of A native of Portlaoise, sulted about decisions that in the 2019 Local over the last 4 and half the Guards in a distin- Alice O'Donnell has been will affect their lives. My Elections which take years and all our members guished career and is living in the Greystones work with the Public place on May 24th. Since in Wicklow. We will have also a barrister. I also area since 1998 and has Participation Network being elected I have rep- a very strong team of Sinn look forward to working been heavily involved in showed me the value of resented the people of the Féin candidates in closely with him in the community affairs. She people having their say Greystones District to the Wicklow for the local months ahead." served as chairperson of and I will ensure that I best of my ability. I have elections this year and we "In case people think local autism support communicate with locals been involved in many are aiming to take all our that we cannot achieve a group, Triple A Alliance and seek their views. I community groups, cam- seats." great result here, I would like to remind people that only a few years ago, back in early 2016, very few people thought FF could win back a Dáil seat, but with Pat Casey and the people in this room we did win back a seat and I now work with him as his Parliamentary assistant. Since then Stephen Donnelly has joined and we now have two excel- lent TD's working hard for all the people of Cllr Nicola Lawless (centre) was selected by Sinn Fein to run in the Local Elections. Wicklow." WICKLOW

Tuesday 29th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 5 COUNTY COUNCIL HOMELESS POLICY SLAMMED! - Homeless families put back on the street - Sinn Féin TD John Brady and Councillor Dermot O'Brien have sharply criticised a policy operated by Wicklow County Council in the provision of part-time emergency accommodation for vulnerable families in homelessness. The policy of only However when it comes children and who is 19 resort. So the council are offering emergency to providing emergency weeks pregnant and is literally throwing families accommodation to fami- accommodation to these emergency accommoda- back out onto the street lies in homelessness for very vulnerable families tion has had her accom- each week. It gives no sta- three or four nights a the policies operated by modation cut from 7 bility to the vulnerable week is in operation by the council are totally nights a week to 4 nights. families or the children the Council and where the unacceptable and add to Two other families were who from one week to families spend the the trauma and hardships forced to rotate the use of another don't know where Pictured: Helen Magee of Hairy Fruit Art in Delgany at Showcase Ireland in the RDS recently. remainder of the week is families are experiencing. a B&B. The council they will be, they are con- not a consideration of the "There is no consisten- would only provide 4 tinuously living out of emotion because it cor- the risk of making people part- time emergency ed as part-time homeless council. The council are cy to whom emergency nights in it for one family suitcases or bags." rodes the very part of us more vulnerable than they accommodation as part of is absurd. Unfortunately also splitting families up accommodation is offered and three for the other. Sinn Féin Councillor that believes we are already are, the question a solution for them, the my concerns to the in some cases were to, and a new policy This was rotated on a Dermot O'Brien who is a capable of change. needs to be asked as to imposition of it needs to council on their policies accommodation is which the council have weekly basis. member of the council "Hard enough as it whether the Housing SPC stop immediately." have gone unanswered; I offered. In a number of adopted for some of those "When challenged on Housing Strategic Policy might be to feel that you endorses this model of Deputy Brady conclud- have raised the issue cases they only offer it to who are lucky enough to this disgraceful policy the Committee said "It is our are not worthy of a house intervention? I look for- ed "The homeless policies directly with the Minister. the mother and children, be offered emergency council said that they role, our responsibility, in the Ireland of 2019 but ward to posing that ques- operated by Wicklow The Sinn Féin Council but not the father. accommodation sees the encourage the families to our obligation to support to add insult to injury you tion at the meeting in County Council need to team in Wicklow also Sharply criticising the council only offering the go back to other family the most vulnerable in our are only worthy of ‘emer- early February. In the be immediately changed plan on raising it at coun- policy Deputy Brady said accommodation for a few members for the nights society. A critical element gency’ support for a meantime it is my view and brought in line with cil level in an attempt to "Unfortunately homeless- nights a week. The fami- that they are out of the of a support intervention certain number of days in that if a family is not on national policy, the notion bring an end to these ness in Wicklow and lies are forced back onto emergency accommoda- is to give a clear sense to the week. How do we board with the option of that someone can be treat- inhumane policies." across the State is contin- the street for the nights tion. This is simply not an those who are in need that reconcile that as a soci- uing to grow. Between the council won't provide option for many families they are worthy of that ety? As a council? As a January and November accommodation. for a multitude of reasons. support. The absence of housing SPC? How do 2018, there were 594 "I have worked with a “Presenting as homeless worth has a devastating we imagine a young homeless presentations to number of families who to the council is a difficult impact, especially on chil- person manages the Wicklow County Council; have been at the receiving thing for anybody to do dren. The absence of impact of that situation this included 338 families end of this policy. One and having tried every worth brings shame which alongside all of the other with 636 children. homeless mum with 3 other option it's a last is our most destructive challenges in their life? The trauma of a daily reminder that you are in emergency accommoda- tion is compounded by the weekly reminder that you are only worthy of this support for a limited number of days. There is a very real danger that some of the policies of today will become the mental health issues of tomorrow. It we don't place dignity and empa- thy at the heart of every intervention, we run the risk of creating a future generation who will judge us harshly. We are in a crisis and we must decide whether to throw out the safety net for those who are most at risk or write them off and ride the storm. Part of our current problem is that the safety net is full of holes and it seems that our national government is taking zero responsibil- ity in supporting local authorities to move beyond the faulty safety net solution to the hous- ing crisis." Cllr O'Brien went onto say "As a policy this is an attack on the most vulner- able families in our coun- Supported by ty. It is not sustainable; it lacks compassion and does not appear to be solution focussed. “In my short time on Cllr. Brendan Thornhill the Housing SPC I have not been part of discus- sions about this policy. As an action that has Cllr. Oliver O’Brien created trauma and runs WICKLOW

6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 29th January 2019 WAITING LISTS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SLAMMED Social Democrats councillor Jennifer Whitmore last week criticised the Minister for Health as children are left on long waiting lists for mental health services.

Cllr Whitmore was has the third highest increased by over 20% the new Telecouselling speaking after the release waiting list in the coun- since 2012. Developing in the country. This pilot of figures to Social try, with 321 children Mental Health services sees GPs in the area Democrats Co-Leader waiting for CAHMS remains a priority for using a new system of Deputy Roisin Shortall support. We are failing Government, reflected referral. Where they from the HSE, which these children and their by the additional 55 identify a patient who showed that many chil- families." million for mental health may potentially benefit dren are left waiting over Cllr. Whitmore went this year which brings from counselling to a year to access mental on to point out the overall HSE mental address mild to moderate health services. importance of early health funding to nearly mental health difficulties Cllr Whitmore said intervention for child 1 billion in 2019. are being offered the "These figures are abso- and adolescent mental The total number of lutely shocking, for all of health. children on CAMHS opportunity to avail of their talk about investing "Parents who have Waiting List was around free online counselling at in mental health the gov- taken the positive step of 2,560 at end November a location of their ernment have allowed seeking assistance for a 2018. The HSE has pri- choice. Key reassurance these lists to grow to a child who is having diffi- oritised improving is that CAMHS cases disgraceful extent." culty are having the door Access to CAMHS and clinically assessed as "The documents that closed in their face. If a reducing waiting lists urgent are seen as a mat- were obtained show that referral is made for talk nationally, particularly ter of priority. I will, in more than 6,000 children therapy, it is crucial that those over 12 months. conjunction with the Voices of Bray Community Choir are waiting nationally for it is followed through on Agreed improvements HSE, work to improve community psychology in a timely manner so include better out-of- links and reduce waiting present cheque to Lakers services and over 1,500 that conditions are not hours and 7/7 day cover, list for both the CAMHS have been forced to wait allowed to deteriorate. progression of Day service and for Primary a year. In addition, 286 € We should be treating Hospital care, improved Care Child Psychology Voices of Bray Community Choir presented a cheque for 2,620 to Lakers, the proceeds of children have been wait- mental health like physi- Prevention and Early services. In fact, my col- their 4th Annual Christmas Concert which took place in St. Fergal's Church in Bray on ing over a year to access cal health and not allow- Intervention services at league Jim Daly TD, Sunday 9th December. Fionnuala Downes accepted it on behalf of Lakers and thanked the Child & Adolescent ing conditions to worsen Primary Care level, and Minister for Mental choir for their generosity and continued support. Mental Health Services to a point where emer- the development of great Health and Older People Under the direction of John Ivory, and accompanied by Justin McCann on piano, the (CAHMS) which pro- gency interventions are potential around new e- vides multidisciplinary met with all nine HSE programme featured Christmas and seasonal favourites old and new and the choir also sung needed. It makes sense mental health and digital support for children and to fund these services so on-line supports. CHOs on Wednesday the repertoire it performed at the North Wales Choral Festival in early November. As in families facing mental that less costly and com- Minister Harris stated: last, 23 January, to Wales the performance was very well received by the audience.Voices of Bray has now health issues. plex interventions are "I am very pleased to review progress on raised over €50,000 for local charities in the six years since its foundation. They will Community Health not needed earlier." confirm that South Co CAMHS improvements, perform three summer concerts in the Mermaid Arts Centre from 6th - 8th June 2019. Organisation Area 6, of Referrals for the spe- Wicklow has one of the including waiting lists in which Wicklow belongs, each area." Pictured above are (L to R): Mary Butler, Fionnuala and Cian Downes and John Ivory cialist CAMHS service first pilot schemes for No guarantees on impact of Children's Hospital overspend on other health projects Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Health Stephen Donnelly has said the Taoiseach is speaking prematurely when he promised that all health projects Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in would still go ahead, despite the massive overspend on the planned National Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, Children's Hospital. Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to Deputy Donnelly where. Therefore it's 1.7bn to construct the design stage and is mak- explained, "Taoiseach impossible to say which new Children's hospital ing slow but welcome Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. claimed that no health areas will be deprived of will have on projects in progress. The Taoiseach projects would be can- funds. Wicklow. has stated that the EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS € celled to meet the 1.73 "We also have no "The projected cost Children's Hospital € billion construction cost. guarantee that the 1.73 overrun is at best a fias- overrun requires a re- However he did admit billion price will not rise Recycled: co, and at worst, an profiling of about that some projects will further. It's important to example of gross incom- €100m worth of capital • Screened Topsoil have to be delayed while remember just how petence on the part of expenditure this year. So • Screened no 2 soil the Department of much money is being government and those Health raises additional spent here. Back in April overseeing the project. the Minister for Health needs to immediately • 4" Down Crushed Concrete We also accept for recycling: • Clay • Stone • Concrete • Tarmac • Sand funds. A further 100 2016 we were told that "What is most worry- million euro will be the new National ing is - despite the fact state if projects such as • 4" Clean Crushed Concrete needed this year alone. Children's Hospital that this overrun is set to the Arklow Primary • 3" Down Crushed Concrete "It's completely unre- would cost €650 mil- blow a hole in capital Care Centre will be alistic to imply that lion. Just over two years budgets for years to curtailed or delayed." • 3" Clean Crushed Concrete these huge cost over- later that price had spi- come - that nobody Arklow Sinn Féin runs won't have a mas- ralled to 1.73 billion. appears to be willing to Councillor Mary • Crushed Concrete Fines sive and permanent While the Government take responsibility for it. We can organise SITE CLEARANCES - no job too big or small McDonald said "There • Crushed Tarmac Fines effect on our health ser- is spending money like There is also massive are a lot of concerns in vice. Just yesterday I got that, there is absolutely concern in communities Arklow that this long • No 2 Stone a response to a no guarantee that other across the State and here awaited project will be Parliamentary Question health projects won't be in Wicklow about how pushed back as a result Also available: from the Department of cancelled", concluded the overspend will of Government incom- • Granite • Pebble • Sand Health which clearly Deputy Donnelly. impact on them and on stated that the HSE is Sinn Féin TD John commitments made to petence. Any delays to still developing its Brady has called on the fund projects that are the Arklow Primary Tel: 01 286 8119 Mobile: 087 664 1866 Capital Plan for 2019. In Minister for Health badly needed. Health Care Centre will other words, it's Simon Harris to immedi- "The long awaited not be tolerated. 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Tuesday 29th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 7 New mental health tele counselling service to be piloted in South Wicklow

A Parliamentary Question tabled by Sinn Féin TD John Brady has revealed that a new tele counselling service, which would see GPs having the option to refer their patients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties to an online counselling service, is to be piloted in South Wicklow

Speaking on this TD present in front of the reports they are doing on with the HSE to monitor Pictured: Wicklow County Hurler of the Year Warren Kavanagh from Gleanealy with Butch, John Brady stated "I cau- professional for coun- the project, and I will be the progress of the pilot Catriona, Lee and Collette Kavanagh at the Garden County GAA All Star Banquet in the Arklow tiously welcome the selling, it is obvious that maintaining close contact project." Bay Hotel. piloting of this tele coun- they are accessing the selling service in South help they need. So the Wicklow, especially if it priority should be the alleviates some of the investing in more profes- 2 Purcell Square, Bray, chaotic waiting times in sionals to carry out that Tel: 01 276 5277 mental health services one to one work. With a Co. Wicklow E: [email protected] that are causing much remote service like the distress to people of the one proposed, it would be (behind the Wild Goose pub) county. When people are much more difficult to suffering it is imperative spot if someone has that they get the help they slipped through the need quickly, and this cracks. As this is new project may assist some ground being tested with people to access that. regard to mental health Proudly "However there needs intervention, monitoring Supporting to be a strong account- of the pilot project must ability mechanism be of the highest stan- present for this pilot pro- dard. I have asked the ject. When people are HSE what progress Potential for development of 343 houses in Ashford A 57.97-acre land holding in Ashford has been placed on the market by Savills Ireland with a guide price of €13.5m and has the potential for the development of 343 houses. Bray Tile & Bathroom N Davitt Rd. Davitt Wild Goose Pub Bray Main St

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8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 29th January 2019 ROUNDWOOD LOTTO CELEBRATES 25 YEARS On Friday 18th January, the community in Roundwood and surrounds held a party to celebrate the great success of their local Lotto. Before the party, at the AGM of the Lotto, a presentation was made to local man Terry Kavanagh for his unbelievable commitment to the Lotto over the 25 years.

Terry and indeed his himself, although not a the club was in the fortu- each ticket for the weekly wife Tina and his drinker, probably is the nate position to purchase draw and of course to children, gave of their man you are most likely a piece of land from the Terry Kavanagh. The time for most of the to meet in the diocese, next door to the Lotto enabled the school Saturday and Sunday Roundwood pubs any GAA club, with a view to to build their recent evenings in the long weekend. having their own track extension to a much high- Pictured with Terry Kavanagh at the party celebrating 25 years of Roundwood Lotto were some of history of the It was started way back and facilities. To add to er spec. As the school the original volunteers from 25 years ago; Lucy Molloy, Louis Cullen and Margaret Traynor. Roundwood Lotto. Terry in 1993 when this the club are giving a has grown, so too has the Roundwood and District portion of this land to need for extra play areas Athletics Club decided WCC, who will build a and the Lotto funding has that Lotto in Roundwood Community Playgroup on provided for these. On was the way to go. Funds it. The club sees this as a top of all this, over the

Pictured at the party celebrating 25 years of Roundwood Lotto were Tom Fee and Emma Wolohan.

raised would be divided way of giving back to the years, the Lotto has pro- equally between RDAC community who have vided funding for new and St. Laurence's supported the Lotto over floor covering for the National School in the years. AnneMarie school, for Ipads and linx Roundwood. Morris, Deputy Principal devices, for whiteboards Wicklow Times spoke of Roundwood National and projectors as well as with representatives from School, said at the many extra curricular both recipients and they presentation to Terry activities. were united in their Kavanagh, that the school All in all the Lotto has praise for Terry and the has benefitted enormous- had total sales of Lotto. Pat Molloy, ly from the fantastic work €2,844,425 over the Chairperson of RDAC of the hard working Lotto years and after allowing said the funding from the Committee. She thanked for winnings and all the Lotto helped the club on everyone including Chris usual expenses that go so many levels. The Holt, the school secretary, with such an endeavour , funding enabled the club who disperses the tickets RDAC and Roundwood to keep registrations at a on a Monday amongst the National School have, in low cost and they funded participating pupils, those total, been the happy all entries to competi- who buy the tickets and recipients of tions. Thanks to the those who meet each €719,705.00 each over Lotto funding, in 2015 Sunday night to check the time of Lotto.

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Tuesday 29th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 9 2018 THE MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR SO FAR FOR ‘PURE’ For the last two years, 2017 and 2018, Pure has seen a reduction in the amount of see that we are noticing illegal dumping in the Wicklow/Dublin Uplands with 2018 recording the lowest an annual reduction in amount of illegal dumping collected in the uplands since the project started in 2007. dumping." Pure believe that by The project works around the been made since the mattresses, furniture, using a multi-disci- with many organisations Wicklow/Dublin project was established, toys, bed frames and plinary approach, incor- and stakeholders, Uplands in 2007 and however, there is domestic waste, all from porating a number of including, Department 2008 and being appalled absolutely no room for the Wicklow/Dublin preventative measures, of Communications, at the amount of illegal complacency, and it is Uplands. covert CCTV opera- The Pure Truck is on tions, media/PR the road every day, and campaigns, public since the project was awareness campaigns, established, Pure has community projects, collected over 3,250 such as the Pure Mile, tonnes of rubbish from and educational initia- over 11,000 illegal tives, the project has dumping sites in the finally seen a marked Wicklow/Dublin reduction in illegal Uplands and have dumping in the received 11,750 reports Wicklow/Dublin to the Pure office. If Uplands. you were to put all this The Pure Mile has rubbish into standard been a tremendous household rubbish bags, success with over 220 you would fill over areas involved in 2018 400,000 bags. If you and over 1,000 volun- lined up each of the teers helping to cleanup Pictured: Orla and Tommy Annesley at the Arklow RNLI's 50th 'Hurry bags that Pure has the uplands, with more removed from the groups getting involved to the Curry' event in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Climate Action and dumping that I saw. In vital that we continue to landscape, they would in this years Pure Mile Environment, Wicklow 2008 Pure removed 436 monitor the situation, or, stretch all the way from Project. receiving litter fines, confident that the local orating with, Wicklow County Council, Dun tonnes of illegally we will see a return to Dublin to Dingle. In both 2018 and and one case brought authority will proceed County Council, Coillte, Laoghaire Rathdown dumped waste from the the old days." Ian continued "We 2017, Pure installed before the courts in with court prosecutions and the National Parks County Council, South uplands, the largest January 2019 is prov- have been recording and covert CCTV units at December 2018, involv- this year. and Wildlife Service, Dublin County Council, amount of dumping we ing to be a very busy mapping every location several upland sites ing large scale illegal "We will continue and we are determined Coillte, National Parks ever collected. time for Pure. The post- and incident of illegal which were continually dumping, resulted in a with our Covert CCTV to catch those involved & Wildlife Service, and "Ten years later, in Christmas period has dumping in the affected by dumpers, criminal prosecution and Operations in 2019 and in illegal dumping and the Wicklow Uplands 2018, we removed 160 seen a lot of dumping in Wicklow/Dublin and the footage large fine. A number of a number of locations further reduce this envi- Council and was tonnes, which is a reduc- the county with Pure Uplands since 2007 obtained clearly identi- other cases involving that are continually ronmental scourge." officially launched in tion of over 60%, the receiving over 70 working hard to build fied people involved in people caught on covert affected by illegal September 2006. lowest amount we ever reports in first three up a base-line-data of both littering, and CCTV are currently dumping have already TO REPORT Ian Davis, Manager of removed from the weeks of January, with all illegal dumping illegal dumping. under investigation by been selected for moni- DUMPERS AND Pure commented, "I upland areas. A huge the truck removing over activities in the uplands, This footage resulted Wicklow County toring," Ian went on to DUMPING LO-CALL remember driving amount of progress has 13 tonnes of dumped and we are delighted to in a number of people Council, and Pure are say. "We will be collab- 1850 365 121 WICKLOW

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12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 29th January 2019 DISAPPOINTMENT FOR LORETO PUPIL AS TED TALK CALLED OFF OVER FIRE FEARS Fianna Fáil health spokesperson Stephen Donnelly has said he's extremely disappointed on behalf of a Loreto Bray schoolgirl whose Ted talk in Dublin's Mansion House was cancelled last week amid fire safety fears.

Deputy Donnelly explained, "Fifth year student Jenny Salmon from Loreto Bray was due to deliver a speech on Tuesday afternoon that was being filmed as part of an online series of educational Ted Talks. However smoke was detected shortly before lunchtime in the Round Room of the Mansion Pictured: Camogie Player of the Year Jessie Byrne from , with Assumpta Byrne, Ciara Byrne, and Ciara House and members of Stokes, at the Garden County GAA All Star Banquet in the Arklow Bay Hotel. the public were immedi- ately evacuated from the area. They were initially relocated in the adjoining 'Fire Restaurant' while Primary schools called on to enter the two tenders from the Dublin Fire Brigade arrived on the scene, but 2019 Our World Irish Aid Awards they were later asked to leave the premises. Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán ing and reusing waste, "Speculation was rife Cannon, TD, is calling on all WIcklow primary schools pupils to take part in but also creating incomes that the smoke was com- for local families who ing from the electrical Loreto pupil Jenny Salmon with Stepehn this year's Our World Irish Aid Awards. otherwise would not have wiring in the Mansion Donnelly TD the opportunity to work House. It had been heavi- The Awards, which are Nations Sustainable harming local and global Cronin, is an eco-friendly ly used the day before and earn an income to hard on their speeches but soon. Out of 300 entries, now in their 14th year, Development Goals and marine life and eco-sys- design company that spe- when the venue had host- support the wider family invite children to create reminds us that each and tems, pupils will be learn- cialises in the upcycling ed the official State com- it's always better to be just 15 were chosen to be unit. projects about the chal- every one of the world's ing about an Irish Aid of plastic bottles, plastic memorations marking safe than sorry. recorded. Jenny's talk All entries will be lenges facing children in 7.6 billion citizens counts. supported project in the bags and other waste to 100 years since the first "I've spoken to the focuses on the human developing countries and In a bid to combat the northern highlands of create beautiful and func- assessed on their creativi- public sitting of Dáil organiser of the event, cost of mobile phones, ty, understanding of the the role played by 13 million tonnes of plas- Tanzania. Dunia Designs, tional indoor and outdoor Éireann. However that Conor Reale, who's the especially on those who Ireland, through Irish theme and their impact. Parliamentary Education tic that makes its way into run by Irish expats furniture and construction was never confirmed. mine some of the metal Aid, the Government's our oceans every year, Evanna Lyons and Alexis materials, not only divert- Sixty projects that illus- Officer in the Oireachtas. What is certain is that the components. It's a shame programme for overseas trate strengths across fire fighters made the It was Conor who started we didn't get to hear this development. these three areas will right decision to err on the Ted Ed Club which Speaking at this year's receive an 'Our World the side of caution. It's helps Irish students create week. But it will no doubt launch, Minister Cannon Irish Aid Award' plaque at very disappointing for short video lessons and be just as good when the said: "There are 7.6 bil- regional awards cere- Jenny and all the other he's assured me that the event finally takes place," lion people in the world; monies in May, and students who've worked talks will be rescheduled concluded Donnelly. 617 million young people twelve top entries will who do not have basic win a place at the final mathematical, reading awards ceremony in June, and writing skills; 57 mil- where the overall winner lion primary school aged will be presented with an Have your say on children are not able to go to school.You quickly 'Our World Irish Aid see why it is essential that Awards' trophy. There Ireland continues to play will be additional awards Heritage Plan a proactive role in over- for Teacher of the Year seas development and and Best Newcomer meeting the 17 Global School. A public consultation on the development of a new Goals for Sustainable Registration for the national heritage plan - Heritage Ireland 2030 - has been Development." Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán programme is now open launched and the people of Wicklow are being invited to This year's theme Cannon, launching this year's Our World Irish Aid Awards. and the deadline for 'Leave No One Behind' entries is Friday 5 April have their say. Pic: Andrew Downes. relates to all of the United 2019. The plan recognises the vital role heritage plays in our community, our econ- omy and our society and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is inviting the public's views to help shape the priorities for Ireland's Wicklow Gardaí launch pilot rural heritage for the next 10 years. Ms Deirdre Burns, Heritage Officer with Wicklow County Council, said: "It is important that the voices of individuals, groups and communities in liaison initiative with Wicklow IFA Wicklow are heard through this process. Heritage 2030 offers an opportunity to build on some of the achievements and partnerships developed through the Local Gardaí together with input from Wicklow IFA have launched a new rural liaison Heritage Plans in recent years, empowering local communi- initiative. The initiative is the result of ongoing engagement between the IFA and Gardaí in ties to play an active part in managing local heritage". Wicklow following incidents of rural crime in the county. In order to facilitate the Heritage 2030 process, the Heritage Office, on behalf of the Wicklow Heritage Forum, has organised an open public informa- The aim of the initiative is to build personal links between rural communities and the local Gardaí. tion session in County Buildings, Wicklow town, on Tuesday 29th January, Detective Sergeant Barry Turner has appointed three rural liaison officers, one for each district in the county. These officers from 4.30-6.30 pm. All are welcome to drop in and find out more about the will be the point of regular contact for all IFA members and local communities. process and how to get involved. Speaking at the launch, IFA's Wicklow Chairman Chris Hill said, "The IFA has been proactive in the fight against rural Submissions from the public are sought by 28th February and can be made crime but, as we have said many times, this needs to be a combined effort. This initiative is all about working together so that via an online survey, e-mail or by post. Visit www.chg.gov.ie/heritage/her- we can better tackle this scourge. itageireland2030 for details. "I'd like to thank Detective Sergeant Turner for his commitment to getting this pilot up and running and we look forward to building strong, open lines of communication between our members and the nominated liaison officers.” For more information see www.wicklow.ie or contact Deirdre Burns at [email protected] T: 0404 20100. WICKLOW

Tuesday 29th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 13 House prices to rise 4.6% in 2019 The price of the average three-bed semi in County Wicklow is expected to rise by 4.6% in the next 12 months, according to a survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance (REA). Prices in the county a stagnation or fall in val- Price Survey has found - 5.81%, with an average rose by 8.3% to €291,000 ues. There have been a rise of 0.6% on the Q3 three-bed semi costing in 2018 - with no change offers withdrawn when 2018 figure of €252,500.The biggest between September and decisions are slow or €234,284.Overall, the urban rise was seen in December. The REA when preferred locations average house price Galway City, where Average House Price at adjusted prices come to across the country rose by selling prices rose by Survey concentrates on market." 4.6% in 2018 - a decrease 2.7% in the quarter to the actual sale price of "Quarter four of 2018 on the 5.4% recorded to €282,500 - a yearly Ireland's typical stock improved on quarter three September and indicating increase of 9.7%. home, the three-bed semi, in Wicklow Town," said that the market is continu- The highest annual giving an up-to-date pic- Matt Forkin of REA ing to steady after an increases (7.7%) were ture of the second-hand Forkin in Wicklow Town 11.3% overall rise in once again seen in the rest 2017. property market in towns and Bray. of the country's towns and cities countrywide. "More property is sell- Growth in the com- which rose in selling price Pictured are Cllr Vincent Blake, Baltinglass Municipal District Cathaoirleach Tommy Cullen "There has been solid ing, but there is less mul- muter counties also by an average of €10,000 and Cllr Edward Timmins outside the old convent where the new Baltinglass Primary care centre activity, with vendors tiple bidding. The stock slowed to 0.38% in the in 2018 and which experi- buying into adjusted price shortages seen in quarter last three months - an will be located. "Works will begin in the coming weeks," said Cllr Timmins. "I very much levels," said Simon three and quarter four, annual rise of 4.18% - enced a 0.85% rise in Q4 welcome this facility and the very large investment in the community. It will also mean we Murphy of REA Murphy 2018, will hopefully ease with the average house to an average of finally develop the old convent and its grounds which has been lying neglected for almost two € in Baltinglass and with a number of upcom- now selling for €249,472. 157,717. decades now. the old convent building will be retained and refurbished. It's 18,600 sq ft includes . ing new developments. This is an annual rise of "In these areas, you HSE Services, an ambulance station and GP Quarters. The project will be developed by Remcoll "Strong location is sup- "In Bray, quarter four €10,000 and growth of largely have the perfect Capital Ltd, who developed the Carnew Primary Care Centre in 2016." porting demand, and we was sluggish, but there €2,000 in the last three storm of affordability expect an increasing gap was good demand from months. within the 10% deposit between better located first-time buyers." The country's major range, and no new homes properties, and others, as The average semi- cities outside Dublin as it is still uneconomical Local charities rewarded for new-build supply increas- detached house nationally recorded the biggest rise to build in many places," es in preferred locations. now costs €236,287, the of the quarter at 1.25%, said REA Spokesperson A negative Brexit may see Q4 REA Average House an annual increase of Barry McDonald. IMPACT in local communities The Autism Charity AsIAm (Autism Spectrum Information Advice and Meeting Point), founded in 2014 by Adam Harris, was last week named as one of five winners of the GSK Ireland Time to celebrate our heros! Wicklow fire IMPACT Awards 2018, with each organisation receiving €10,000 in unrestricted funding.

fighters short-listed for a national award Today, Adam is CEO of receives a video and photography package for their use in promoting their work and the charity, which is a services. As part of the GSK IMPACT Awards, charities are required to undertake a The Co Wicklow Fire Service has been short-listed for the Emergency company limited by guar- lengthy and strict entry process for the awards, which includes a review and presenta- antee with CHY status tion of their financials, governance, services and membership growth over the Response Team of the Year award at the All Ireland Community and from Revenue. The organ- previous 12 months. Council Awards. isation is a 'one stop shop' for all matters autism. Congratulating the Fire Service on the nomination, Minister Simon Harris said "I want to first and The Dublin-Wcklow foremost congratulate our fire fighters on this nomination. It is indeed a testament to their incredible Mountain Rescue team, hard work and dedication and I am delighted to see this being recognised on a national stage. Co meanwhile, was one of Wicklow was absolutely ravaged by gorse fires last summer and our fire-fighters worked day and five runner-up charities night to bring these under control, preventing death and destruction through their work. which each received € "It was an honour to join our fire services in Greystones recently to launch a new AED which was 2,000 in unrestricted purchased from funds raised by a very grateful community. It is so clear to me that the community funding. are really eager to show their support for our emergency services and I know everyone will be The GSK Ireland delighted to see the multi-agency team who worked on the summer fires, nominated for this award. IMPACT Awards, now in "I want to take this opportunity to again thank our incredible public servants and wish them the their fourth year, are very best of luck. I know I will be joined by the entire Co Wicklow community in wishing them designed to recognise and success." reward community-based charities who contribute to the improvement of peo- ple's health and wellbeing in Ireland, as well as acknowledge the positive outcomes these charities have on patients and their local community. There are hundreds of small healthcare charities all over the country Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 providing critical services, Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.com which are, in many cases, Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] filling a gap in healthcare support or provision. What's unique about the Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards is that the winning Wills, Probate & Estate Planning charities are selected for how their organisation is managed and run, as well Conveyancing / Probate Law as the services they actual- ly deliver. These charities General Litigation are proof that small organ- isations with limited For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do resources can deliver excellent services profes- not hesitate to Rory P. Benville B.C.L. sionally and efficiently Contact Rory, Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. and, most importantly, make a huge impact on Brian, Eilish or Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B, L.L.M. Irish communities. Clare-Ann Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. In addition to the €10,000 prize money, *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement each winning charity also WICKLOW

14 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 29th January 2019

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Tuesday 29th January 2019 TimesLOCAL CARING IN THE COMMUNITY 15

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16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 29th January 2019 capable of playing Macbeth. So I just thought, you know, if I Irish Premiere of New Choral was playing it, what would I do, how would I get ready? And so that's Work by Howard Goodall what I've been doing. I've Bray and Wicklow Choral Societies will perform the Irish premiere of Howard Goodall’s new not gone the full 'Robert work – ‘Invictus: A Passion’ on Saturday 9th February at 8.15pm in St. Andrew’s Church in De Niro' or anything, but € I'm still off the bread and Westland Row. Soloists are soprano Sarah Power and tenor Ross Scanlon. Tickets are 20 the beer and I'm running and are available from Eventbrite.ie or at the door on the night. and going to the gym, Howard Goodall will performed a second time able from Eventbrite.ie or that the story is told from which is what I'd do, I attend the Irish premiere by the choirs on Sunday at the door on the night. the perspective of women hope if I was playing the of ‘Invictus: A Passion’ 10th February at 8.00pm ‘Invictus: A Passion’ is using texts written by part for real." and will introduce the in the Church of the Most a musical retelling of the women. It describes Chris spent the first work to the audience. Holy Redeemer, Bray. passion of Jesus Christ. human suffering and three years of his career The work will be Tickets €15, also avail- The work is unusual in persecution, but also the playing punk Rod in the transformative power of BBC's popular soap, love in the face of tyran- Eastenders and moved to Coming up at Mermaid... ny. Ireland nearly twenty Tríona Marshall, Tim Edey, David Power & Rithim Orchestra Howard Goodall CBE years ago. Since then he is one of Britain’s best Friday 8 February at 8pm. Tickets: €16/14 has worked regularly at known composers. His the Abbey and Gate the- A once-off meeting of established and up-and-coming virtuosos. choral masterpiece atres and has appeared on Hear some stunning guitar and harp playing from leading lights of ‘Eternal Light: A TV in shows like, The the traditional music world; music from musical stars of the future; Requiem’ has been per- Tudors, Vikings and and an exciting coming together of all the musicians. formed by hundreds of Paths To Freedom. choirs all over the world Strutting and Fretting Triona Marshall has been playing the harp with The Chieftains for over a since its premiere in was produced by decade. Her music has been hailed by critics as both sensitive and revelatory. 2008. He has written Bewley's Café Theatre Drawing from the centuries-old harp tradition, her performances are renowned for scores for many films and BRAY ACTOR BRINGS and started life at the their depth, virtuosity and flair. television programmes, Powerscourt Theatre in Tim Edey (BBC Radio Two's Musician of the year such as the ‘Mr Bean’ Dublin and then travelled 2012 (BBC R2 FOLK AWARDS) multi-instrumen- series, ‘The Vicar of STRUTTING AND to Listowel. Chris is talist and singer, has toured the world and recorded Dibley’ and ‘Blackadder’. delighted now to be with most of the major names in He is a regular presenter bringing it to Tallaght. Celtic/Contemporary roots music including; The of television programmes FRETTING TO THE STAGE "Some plays work real- Chieftains, Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Altan, on music. He was ly well on the page," he Capercaillie, Seamus Begley, Shaun Davey, Lunasa, Britain’s first ever ambas- Bray based actor Chris McHallem has spent the last three says, "and some work Mary Black, Frankie Gavin to name but a few. sador for singing from months preparing for a role he will never play. better in the rehearsal David Power makes music on the Irish Uilleann 2007-2011. room. Strutting and Pipes, travels the world as a solo musician, in duos Bray and Wicklow In 'Strutting and the curtain has fallen for link between Krapp's Last Fretting is a play that is with fiddlers, Martin Hayes & Willie Kelly, harpist Choral Societies, under Fretting', which runs at the last time, he sits in his Tape and Springtime for really about the interac- Triona Marshall and in collaborations with many Pictured: Triona Marshall the musical direction of the Civic Theatre in dressing room picking Hitler." tion between a performer other artists, including Edges of Light, Masters of Mr Frank Kelly, are Tallaght from the 12th to through the rubble of his Chris, who can current- and an audience." Tradition, Pipers Union, the baroque ensemble Camerata Kilkenny, ConTempo choirs with a long the 16th of February, career. ly be seen in RTE's This very funny play Quartet and pipe-organist Malcolm Proud. tradition of performing Chris plays James Strutting and Fretting Resistance, explained will appeal to fans of The Rithim Orchestra are an extraordinary Bray-based traditional ensemble of works from the classical Dillinger, an actor who has been described as, 'a what he has been doing to Shakespeare in general 25 talented young musicians running under the Music Generation Wicklow and modern choral reper- has been performing as comic gem,' and 'a master prepare for the role. and of Macbeth in partic- umbrella with tutors Gerry O'Donnell, Tim Doyle and Rachel Duffy. The groups toire. Wicklow Choral MacBeth on a four month class,' and with reference "Strutting and Fretting ular, but it also has a comprises harps, flutes, fiddles, uilleann pipes, concertina, bodhrán, banjo, guitar. Society performed the tour. to Mel Brooks classic is a comedy, but for it to great deal to offer anyone This concert is curated by Eamon Sweeney, Music Network Artist in Irish premiere of Howard Dillinger's show has film, The Producers, has work, audiences still have with an interest in the pit- Residence 2018/19 an initiative of Music Network in partnership with Wicklow Goodall’s ‘Eternal Light: been a disaster and when been called " the missing to believe that this guy is falls of the theatrical life. County Council Arts Office and Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre. A Requiem’ in 2010.

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Tuesday 29th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 17 FSM KIDS TAKE SILVER AND GOLD AT CELTIC CUP Nine superfit kids who attend FSM training facility in Bray brought home medals from the recent Celtic Cup, a national function fitness event with teams from all over Ireland and Europe competing for the title of fittest team in Ireland. FSM also entered a number of adult teams in competiton, and while they performed well, it was the youngest members that really impressed, particularly as this was their first outing as a team. Three junior teams entered the event and took first and second positions overall. There were two separate workouts; the first was running, squats, burpees and sit ups and the swcond was pulling a 30kg ball 9 metres, bear crawling, skipping and pressng a weight overhead. In total there were 14 kids teams with 42 competitors. Head Coach at SSM Stephen Kinsella told Wicklow Times that he was exremely proud of the children who attended. Speaking about the kids teraining programme Stephen said, "Not all kids like to play sports or have the natural co-ordination. As they grow older sports become a place where the best players play and the not so talented kids get left behind or quit in their early teens. "Functional Fitness is all inclusive at any age. It's more about testing yourself. We help our kids and teens understand how their bodies move and teach good movement over everything. It results in more confident kids and teens. We have even seen kids that would not naturally do well in sports, excel after learning how to become stronger and move better." FSM Bray is Ireland's largest Kids Strength & Conditioning facility. Their programme is based on Physical Literacy, Moving well and Play.

Rachel Hanlon and Olivia Kinsella from the Blessington LGFA Club are pictured with Padraig Og O'Se and Michael Collins at the launch of the Comortas Peile Paidi O Se 2019 Football Festival which takes place in the Dingle Peninsula from 15th to 17th February. Blessington ladies to line Pictured are FSM kids Emma, Sadhbh, Luke, Cian, Eobha, Sorcha, Abbie, Laoise and Senan. Have you claimed your New out for 30th anniversary Year's dental entitlements? Páidí Football Festival Blessington Ladies, no strangers to the competition, are fittingly competing If a healthy smile is top of your new another way to describe a paste to help keep teeth again in the 30th anniversary of the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidi Ó Sé 2019, year's resolution list, now is the time dental cleaning, whereby strong and prevent dental your dentist or dental decay with 44 adult men's and ladies club teams descending on the rugged Dingle to check your dental entitlements for hygienist will remove * Reduce frequency of Peninsula from 15th to 17th February. 2019. plaque and tartar from sugary snacks and car- your teeth, leaving them bonated drinks The Blessington ladies The festival, founded Comórtas Chairman which has become a big The government essary pain and minimise clean and smooth. In * Spit out excess tooth- lost last year's final to by Kerry iconic footballer Pádraig Óg. Ó Sé said, benefit in terms of local recently extended dental unexpected dental costs addition to a good daily paste after brushing but Burrishoole of Mayo in Páidi Ó Sé, has attracted 'We are delighted with tourism. We are also benefits for PRSI work- in the longer-term." oral health routine at avoid rinsing, so that flu- the intermediate ladies over 15,000 club players the response to our 30th delighted that ers under the Treatment Among the benefits home, professional clean- oride remains on your competition and this year, over 30 years and has anniversary Comórtas EJMenswear.com of Benefit Scheme. This available under the ing helps to prevent a teeth they are up against local grown into a major inter- with 17 counties repre- Sligo, who are related to scheme is available to Treatment Benefit build-up of plaque bacte- * Drink plenty of water to Kerry side's Corca national GAA event with sented, the largest the Ó Sé family as well insured workers, the self- Scheme, is a free oral ria which can lead to gum help dilute any acid Dhuibhne and Tralee's senior, intermediate and amount in our history. We as Lidl Ireland are back employed and retired examination once a cal- disease. attacks caused by food or Austin Stacks, Longford's junior competitions as thank our UK GAA to help make this event people who have the endar year, as well as an drinks Ballymore, Edinburgh's well as teams attending friends with five traveling happen. required number of PRSI annual contribution Top Dental Health Tips * Schedule a full dental Dunedin Connolly's and cultural and social events teams and indeed Dubai Michael Collins, contributions. towards a scale and pol- check-up with your den- Mayo side Belturbet Rory at Comórtas HQ, Páidí Ó Celts who are making the Regional manager, Lidl Dr Paul O'Dwyer, ish. You can help keep your tist at least once a year, or O'Moore's. Sé's pub in Ventry, Co. longest journey of all. Ireland said" "We are group clinical advisor at A dental examination mouth healthy by follow- more frequently as The football festival Kerry. The support of local host delighted to continue our Dental Care Ireland, looks at the general ing a number of key advised was officially launched The football festival clubs is crucial in ensur- partnership with this Greystones, says: health of your teeth, steps: by former Kerry great will also host nightly free ing we can maintain such year's Comórtas Peile "Although the cost sav- gums and mouth. Regular Dental Care Ireland Kieran Donaghy and music and entertainment a high number of teams Páidi Ó Sé. Our store ings are quite significant, check-ups allow your * Brush your teeth twice Greystones provides an Dublin ladies star and which is open to the gen- and we thank them for teams in Dingle and many people are still dentist to detect condi- daily, especially last thing annual exam, scale and holder of three senior All- eral public and a their co-operation. Local Tralee are proud to sup- Irelands Lyndsey Davey, Saturday Night Players partners Lee Strand Milk port the Comórtas Peile unaware of their dental tions such as tooth decay, at night polish for €15, to those and which was also Banquet at the Comórtas and Kerry County Páidi Ó Sé and we are all entitlements. The best teeth grinding, gum dis- * Use a timer to make who qualify under the attended by representa- marquee at Páidi Ó Sé's Council Tourism Unit are looking forward to the way to prevent dental ease and even oral can- sure you brush for a full Treatment Benefit tives of the Blessington pub in Ard a' Bhóthair, backing us also to contin- festival of Gaelic worries is a regular den- cer. The dentist will also two minutes Scheme. To check your team. Ventry ue with the Comórtas, Football ahead." tal examination, and a offer professional advice * Floss teeth once a day 2019 dental entitlements, thorough cleaning rou- on hygiene, diet and best to remove plaque, prefer- contact the practice on 01 tine. Regular check-ups maintenance. ably before brushing 287 5133 or visit can help to avoid unnec- A scale and polish is * Use a fluoride tooth- www.dentalcareireland.ie Review of Sports Capital Grants brings good news to five Wicklow Clubs Five Wicklow Clubs have been awarded funding after a review of the Governments Sports Capital Grants.

Speaking on the announcement, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State, Andrew Doyle said "The Department of Tourism and Sport has announced that following a review of invalid applications for 2017, the 5 Wicklow Clubs that were reviewed have received some welcomed news this morning. The allocation to Wicklow is in excess of €283,000 which will be allocated between the five Clubs." The five Clubs that will benefit from this review are; Wicklow Rugby Club, Roundwood and District Athletics Club, Enniskerry Youth Football Club, Wicklow Triathlon Juniors and Wicklow County Council running track at Seaview. Minister Doyle added, "The Sports Capital Programme was re-instated by the last Fine Gael govern- ment in 2012 . It represents an excellent value for money investment for society. We are now living in a society where we have become more health conscious and focus more on a healthy body and a healthy mind. Investing in sport is good for the health of the nation, both literally and economically. "This scheme has proved very successful in getting much needed funding to our local clubs," the Fine The DCI Greystones team; Dr Gina Kilfeather (left) with Rachel Sillery, Rachel Coughlan, Natasha Gael Minister of State said. I would like to commend all the clubs who applied through this scheme, for Byrne, Colm Davitt, Chief Executive of Dental Care Ireland, Maria O'Rourke, Rath Manning, and Mr their dedication and commitment to their organisation and for the difference they are making to those Gerard Kilfeather (right). Pic: Robbie Reynolds living within their local community." WICKLOW

18 ARTS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 29th January 2019 Winners announced at ICA Wicklow Federation Drama Festival

This year's ICA Wicklow Federation Drama Festival was a great success Fiona Keane and with full houses and a very high standard of drama on stage. Eleven groups Runner Up Actor went performed over the three nights with six one act plays and eight to Martin Davidson Bray Arts. Runner Up sketches/short plays, giving adjudicator Anna Walker a very hard job. Here Actress was won by are the results: Maureen O'Sullivan in "The Flattering Word" The Premier Award Balally Players. Merit for Best Group was won Awards went to Peter by St Patrick's Dramatic Society from Dalkey Harrison Delgany with their One Act Play Dramatic Society for "In Room Five Hundred the Lighting in "The And Four" by Jimmie Patient"; Beth Holmes Chinn. Their director Delgany ICA; Doris Judith Elmes won Best Cullen Balally Players Director and cast mem- and Brigid Cahill ber Hannah Blair White Ashford ICA. won the Adjudicator's In the Sketch/Short Margot Brennan, ICA South East Regional President and Hilda Roche, Actress Award. Play Section Best Wicklow Federation President and festival director present the The Molly Moore Performance was won Adjucicator's Actress Award to Hannah Blair White at the ICA Glenealy Shield for Runner Up by Anthony Belton and Festival. Group was won by Bray Freddie O'Brien for Arts with "Late Entry" their roles in "Khora : A by David Tristram. Space Between Time" The Terri Connolly Runner Up Cup for Best Performance went to Sketch/Short Play was Siobhán Slattery won by Dalkey Players Clooney Quin with "Khora: A Space Between Time" set in Merit Awards were the trenches in World won by John Mc Cabe War 1 written and Delgany Dramatic directed by Emmet J Society for his role in Driver who won the "A Memorable Adjudicator's Award in Occasion" by Dorothy the short play section. Robbie; Brigid O'Grady Best Actress One Act section award winnero Fiona Keane of Bray Arts, at Dalkey Players also Avoca ICA "Ocean the ICA Glenealy Drama Festival. won The Gloria View" by Valerie Mc Mullally Trophy for Gee; Sheila Deegan Best Moment in Theatre Ballinteer Drama in and The Norah Ferns "Oedipus Complex" by Trophy for Most Tony Deegan; William Appropriate Costume. Mansfield St. Patrick's Best Sketch/Short D.S. "Black Out Play by an ICA Group Number" by Michael was won by Clooney Frayn and Margaret Quin ICA "A Will On Margot Brennan, ICA South East Regional President and Hilda Roche, Condon director of the Side" written and Wicklow Federation President and Festival Dirtector present the Ashford ICA's "Party directed by Anita Adjudicator's Award in the One Act section to Pat Dunne, Director of the O'Loughlin. Time" by Eileen Delgany Dramatic Society's One Act Play, The Patient. The May Condon Cup Brandon. for an ICA Group or Individual in the Sketch/Short Play sec- Mermaid screening 'Rosie' shows tion was won by Celine Moore Ballycoog ICA for her part in "Ear to the reality of the housing crisis the Ground" by Thomas Paddy Breathnach's powerful new film Clare. vide for their most basic Delgany Dramatic Rosie was screened at the Mermaid Arts need. "I'm sorry", she Society won Best Set Centre last week. repeatedly tells them, with their One Act Play Mr Breathnach to rent are either extor- for every little thing. "The Patient" by Agatha delighted local film fans tionately priced or 'not There are no answers Christie and their direc- by participating in a suitable for families', as provided in this film. It tor Pat Dunne won the question and answer ses- John Paul is told at one is a journey we under- Adjudicator's Award in sion after the screening. viewing. 'But it's a take with Rosie and her the One Act Section. The film documents 36 house?' he replies, while family, and the truth of it for the thousands of Best Actor was won hours in the life of Rosie understanding quickly Paddy Breathnach by Michael Fogarty St and her family - partner dawns on his face. They Rosies out there is that to lay their heads. They sometimes it works out Condon Cup winner in the Sketch/Short Play section, Celine Moore of the Patrick's D.S. John Paul and their four are not wanted. It is a are not the 'others', they ok, and sometimes it Ballycoog ICA. Best Actress went to children. The Dublin sellers market and with family has been made young childless profes- have not suffered some doesn't. And that, said homeless after the land- sionals competing for shocking event, or drug Paddy Breathnach after lord of the property they accommodation, Rosie's or alcohol addiction, or the screening, is the Arklow Seabreeze Music & Arts Festival AGM lived in for seven years family will not win. anti-social behaviour. point. Maybe tomorrow decides to sell up. With The film does not They are a family on your things will work out for It’s hard to believe it is that time of the year when organisers are getting John Paul working long point the finger at any street, they are your fami- Rosie, and maybe they hours and Rosie spend- one cause for the situa- ly, they are any family. won't. While he admit- ready to prepare for Arklow Seabreeze Music & Arts Festival 2019. That’s ing her days trying to tion the family have been Interwoven through the ted that a 'happy ending' right, after another successful festival last year the committee are already find emergency accom- plunged into. These are chaotic events of the day was mooted in the script preparing for the 2019 festival. The dates are Friday 19th - Sunday 21st July, modation 'even for one hardworking honest, lov- are heartbreaking at one stage, he felt it night just' as she is heard ing people. Roddy moments of tenderness was truer to the story to 2019. pleading with hotel staff Doyle's screenplay is between Rosie and her leave it open ended. The AGM of Arklow Seabreeze Music & Arts Festival will take place on Wednesday 6th February, at over and over again, carefully crafted to draw children. She will protect Rosie will be avail- 8.30pm in the Bridge Hotel, Arklow. Anyone interested in helping out during the festival or being on their situation appears the audience in to the them like a mother lion, able on DVD and On committee or indeed have any ideas/suggestions are welcome to come along. “We are always looking for hopeless. The few prop- turmoil of a family sim- will fight to keep them Demand in Ireland from new members and open to new ideas,” the committee said. erties that are available ply needing somewhere together, but cannot pro- April 5th. WICKLOW

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Then, in his merciful eyes it will become your Experience in Curtains, Window Blinds, opening hours and a Buildings, Wicklow during its during its public opening hours and a submission or favour not mine. submission or observation in public opening hours and a hours and a submission or household textiles is a distinct advantage observation in relation to the relation to the application submission or observation in observation in relation to the but not essential application may be made in may be made to the relation to the application may application may be made to Amen. writing to the planning authority in writing on be made to the authority in the authority in writing on Please email your CV to David authority on payment of the payment of the prescribed writing on payment of the payment of the prescribed Say this prayer for three days. 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