homes & businesses WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL NEW YEAR NEW YOU BRAY SHORT FILM BUNDLE OF FUN pages 16-17 page 18 page 20 TimesNORTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, , BRAY, , , , NEWCASTLE, , ASHFORD, , , , LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, . Tuesday 15th January 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow T: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E: [email protected] DRUGS AND THUGS Is the rule of law breaking down in Wicklow? This is the question many residents are asking after a number of gang related violent incidents.

Bray father of two immediately clear but is Independent councillor, Stephen Somers (27) is believed to be drug gang Joe Behan said "The in a critical condition related. savage shooting on after being shot a Also recently three Wednesday night has number of times last masked men armed with shocked the people of Wednesday evening. The baseball bats forced their Bray. While the victim's victim was sitting in the way into a home in injuries are thankfully passenger seat of a car Ashford and terrorised a reported to be not life- with a female compan- family. They said they threatening, this incident ion at St Laurence's wanted to speak to a is deeply troubling as it Terrace in the Dargle young man that lived is yet another gangland area, when a gunman there but who wasn't style shooting in Bray. approached in a dark car, present at the time. "I am deeply con- firing several times There have been similar cerned that the rule of through the window. incidents reported in law is being undermined The victim was shot a and Wicklow by criminal elements, number of times in the Town where thugs used who are becoming more chest and body but was axes to smash in front ruthless in their activi- understood to be respon- doors. The common ties and who do not put sive when paramedics denominator seems to be any value on human life. arrived. The man is the thugs' total lack of The fact that these believed to be known to fear of the conse- shootings are happening Gardai but a motive for quences. in places where innocent the shooting is not Local Bray bystanders or passers-by

At the launch of Mr. Sands Youth Theatre's short film ''Upon the Shore' in the Mermaid last week were Amy Mcgrath, Katie Murray, Katie Shea, Karen Megannety, Sophie O'neill, Kayleigh Horan, and Shauna Ryan.

could also be killed or Garda personnel at all injured should be of levels to stamp out this added concern to every- growing scandal of one. gangland crime.” “As a member of the Responding to the Co. Wicklow Policing shooting Bray based TD, Committee, I have raised John Brady condemned the issue of Garda it and called on the resources in the entire Justice Minister to Your Local Enterprise Office Wicklow county of Wicklow, deliver all necessary including Bray on many personnel and resources has just launched its occasions. I am extreme- to An Garda Síochána to Spring/Summer 2019 Training ly concerned that there apprehend those respon- are not enough Garda sible. Courses for small businesses & the personnel available to The Sinn Féin Deputy self-employed in Co. Wicklow deal with this rising said; "The shooting on threat of gangland crime Wednesday evening has • Start Your Own Business courses particularly in urban been roundly condemned • Specific courses on: Increasing Sales / Accessing Business areas of our county. in the strongest possible "The Gardaí in Bray terms by the local com- Finance/ Testing the Market for a new Idea / Social Media/ Trading and do munity. This shooting Online Seminar/ Search Engine Optimisation of your business a magnificent job but took place in a highly website / Human Resource Management / Introduction to Public there are not enough of populated part of the Procurement / Introduction to LEAN Workshop / Fresh Start: Food them. It is time that this town that has already and Beverage Workshop Government treated Bray seen much grief in the and County Wicklow the recent past as the shoot- TO BOOK GO TO: in the same way as other ing took place adjacent www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Training-Events/Online-Bookings urban areas in the big to where our two brave Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, Wicklow County Campus, , Co. Wicklow cities who are subject to firefighters lost their Phone: 0404 30800 Email: [email protected] rising levels of serious lives." crime. There should be an immediate increase in Continues on Page 3 WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 Local man raises funds for DWMRT through Art O'Neill Challenge On Friday 11th January David Byrne took part in the Art O'Neill Challenge to raise funds for the & Wicklow Mountain Rescue team. The Art O'Neill from Dublin Castle, on first successful applica- 2019) and is hoping to Challenge is a 55km the road and through tion. raise €2,000. walk retracing the his- 23km of open hillside, David says he wants Speaking about his toric escape of Art to the finishing line at to help the DWMRT fundraising, David said Glenmalure. intheir voluntary work O'Neill which happened "Your help, no matter in January 1592. The walk typically to rescue lost, stranded, how much, will be very The walk began at takes between 12 an 15 and injured walkers. midnight and partici- hours to complete. Only He has set up a much appreciated at one pants walked through 200 entrants are allowed GoFundMe page of the busiest times of the night, catching the to attempt it each year (gofundme.com/art- the year for Mountain sunrise as they treked and this was David's o039neilll-challenge- Rescuers." Anam Cara Wicklow A good night's sleep Parents Evening The right sleeping area is of great importance to animals' welfare. Our pets need the Anam Cara Wicklow, the organisation right environment, so picking their sleeping area that supports bereaved parents, is holding must be considered carefully. Watch to see where its monthly parent evening on Monday your cat or dog most likes to lie down and see if 21st January at 7:20pm in the Parkview they prefer a cushion, a basket or a blanket. The Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy. kind of bed you select is also important for a good nights sleep. There are special mattresses and The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable raised beds available for senior pets or particularly forum where they can connect with other bereaved heavy animals to protect their joints. parents who will understand the depth of their grief The ideal spot for their bed is in a quiet corner and loss. that's still near the family. Cats love having resting Anam Cara CEO Sharon Vard stressed that this areas higher up, such as in a scratching tree or a event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the radiator hammock. Dogs like to have a view of the age of the child or children, the circumstances of their room too, but they shouldn't lie directly by the death, or whether this was recent or not. door as there's too much going on there. For those considering attending but unsure, Ms Vard Call in to your local Maxi Zoo today and chat Pictured: Farrin Wolohan (Gretel), Rob Donnelly (Jacob Grimm) and Aimee Fox (Piglet) at the suggests they visit the website, www.anamcara.ie. with our pet experts to pick out the right option recent Arklow Panto 'Snow White and the Babes in the Wood' in Arklow Leisure Centre. "There, in their own time, parents can watch our short for your pet! videos with testimonies from bereaved parents and couples who have attended Anam Cara events. The videos, which are just four minutes each, show parents Newtown GAA presentation night this month interviewed on topics like A Dad's Grief, Sudden and Traumatic Death, and The Grieving Family." BRAY Newtown GAA will host their presentation night on Saturday January 26th in the Parkview Hootel and would Anam Cara services are offered free of charge. like as many as possible from the community to join them as they present meals and trophies to their adult men Vevay Rd, Bray and ladies football teams. Doors open at 7.30pm on the night with dinner served at 8pm sharp Music on the night is from Men in Black Autism training for parents € Tickets are 35 and can be bought from the post office. Middletown Centre for Autism presents • Free Fitting Parent Training in Wicklow Primary • Free Measuring Healthcare Centre (Knockrobin), from Thursday 17th January to Thursday Service 14th February 10am to 12pm. • Free In Home Advice & Design Topics include Autism and the teenage years (17th Jan); autism and anxiety management (24th Jan); Service autism and sensory processing (31st Jan); autism and • No Obligation motor skills (7th Feb); autism and the promotion of posiive behaviour (14th Feb). Quote For more information or to book a training event see middletownautism.com. *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* Tel: 286 5057 Fax: 201 4335 www.acmeblinds.com Bray Cualann Historical Society email: [email protected]

The AGM of the Bray Cualann Historical It’s at times like this that you really find out what ‘community’ means, Society will take place at 8pm on Thursday January and we have been overwhelmed by the massive outpouring of support 17th in the Royal Hotel, Bray. It will be followed and goodwill from our friends and neighbours following the fire on by a talk by James Friday. Scannell recalling 'The Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 Closure of the Harcourt, Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.com Street, Dublin - Bray line, E-mail: [email protected] In particular, we would like to offer our sincere thanks to all the emergency services for December 31st 1958' to Bray, Co. Wicklow their rapid response and hard work. mark the 60th anniver- sary of the line's closure. Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims All members are request- We're happy to announce that we are now open at our new premises, ed to attend the AGM - 5 Quinsboro Road, Bray. Our records are securely stored digitally and our second admission for visitors to Wills, Probate & Estate Planning € office in Greystones remains open, allowing us to provide uninterrupted service for our the talk - 5. Conveyancing / Probate Law clients. Aughrim and General Litigation For nearly forty years we’ve been proud to provide legal advice and services to the District Active For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please community, and we look forward to continuing to do so for many more. Retirement do not hesitate to Contact Rory, Brian, Eilish or Clare-Ann Thank you again to our colleagues, friends and clients for all your messages of support. The first meeting of 2019 Rory P. Benville B.C.L. was on January 8th. Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. Voting will take place at Joe, Paddy and everyone at Maguire McNeice Solicitors the AGM in February. Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B, L.L.M. Chair yoga is back on Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. 15th January for three weeks. €15 is due on the *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a www.maguiremcneice.com day. percentage or proportion of any award or settlement WICKLOW

Tuesday 15th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 BE VIGILANT FOR MENINGITIS AS CASES ON THE RISE Minister for Health Simon Harris has advised people to make themselves aware of the symptoms of Meningitis as the HSE are reporting higher occurrences in recent weeks. Signs and symptoms week in December. Three Suzanne Cotter, may include: Fever patients diagnosed with Specialist in Public (sometimes with cold meningococcal disease Health Medicine, HSE hands and feet); Joint or have died. All three Health Protection muscle pain; Rapid deaths were directly due Surveillance Centre,"If breathing; Severe to this infection. anyone has any concerns Headaches; Drowsiness; The eleven cases noti- about meningitis they Discomfort from bright fied in week 52 2018 and should ring their GP in light; Neck stiffness; week 1 2019 compares to the first instance. Vomiting, stomach 5 cases for the same time Minister Simon Harris Meningitis and septi- cramps and diarrhoea; period last year. In 2018 caemia often happen Non-blanching rash may a total of 89 meningococ- aware of the symptoms. It together and symptoms appear which may be tiny cal cases were notified is really important that can appear in any order. red pin pricks that may compared to 76 in 2017. people have their vacci- Some may not appear at Pictured: Vinny Kilroy (Widow Gilhoolie) and Avril O'Toole (Evil Queen) at the Arklow Panto develop to purple bruises. Minister Harris said: nations up to date also as all. If someone is ill and 'Snow White and the Babes in the Wood' in Arklow Leisure Centre. This rash does not fade "The HSE have advised we do have vaccinations getting worse, get medi- under pressure. of a spike in the reported against certain strains. I cal help immediately. The HSE have advised cases and for this reason, would urge everyone to Parents of children 'Catch-up programme needed for MenB vaccine' that eleven cases have I am really eager to make take a few minutes to should also check been notified to the people aware of the risks. read the HSE's advice on that they are up-to- Social Democrats Spokesperson for Children, Councillor Jennifer Whitmore, has called on the Health Protection Meningitis can be very the issue by visiting : date regarding their child- Minister for Health to introduce a Meningitis B catch-up vaccination programme for children Surveillance Centre serious and it is really www.hse.ie. hood meningococcal and young adults born before October 2016, when the current HSE vaccination programme (HPSC) since the last important that people are According to Dr vaccinations." was introduced. Councillor Whitmore said "Vaccination is our main way of preventing the spread of these kinds of life-threat- ening diseases. Many parents might feel secure because their children have already been vaccinated with the six in one vaccine. However, the Meningococcal B strain has only been included in the HSE's vaccination pro- gramme since October 2016. DRUGS AND THUGS "This means that children who received their vaccinations before October 2016 will only be immunised against Meningococcal C. However, the age groups that are most vulnerable to Meningococcal B are the under ...Continued from page 1 1s, under 5s and teenagers. The latter two cohorts will not have received any protection against this disease under the current vaccination programme. "This shooting like the previous fatal shooting in Bray Boxing "The HSE should provide catch-up vaccinations for children and young adults. The vaccine injections cost club does not represent what Bray stands for, or the strong communi- hundreds of euro, so it's vital that people know they can bring their children and teenagers to their GPs for the ty in the town. That's why as a community we stand united in our vaccines without having to worry that they will be charged." condemnation of the violence. “It will be vital in the days and weeks ahead for the Justice Minister to continue resourcing An Garda Síochána and provide any additional resources needed to apprehend those responsible and secure convictions. “Thankfully the Garda Drug Unit which had been disbanded has been recently re-established. However Garda numbers in the area remain low and that needs to be addressed immediately. "Unfortunately a dark cloud has been over Bray since the fatal shooting In Bray Boxing Club last September; however these are isolated incidents that don't represent the town. We must continue to build on the strong community in the town and all the positives. We do need the establishment to step up to the mark and tackle the senseless gun crime that's growing across the entire State." Speaking the Wicklow Times, Minister Harris said, "The dedica- tion of our Gardai is incredible and I know as a community we are all very grateful to them. I was pleased to have the Minister for Justice in Bray in recent months to meet Garda management with me. “I am also pleased that the Drugs Unit for the district is now in place and that we are also benefiting from new Garda recruits in our community. I would hope the County Wicklow Joint Policing Bray shooting victim Stephen Committee could meet to be briefed by the Gardai and to discuss Somers. how best we can support their efforts."

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4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 BRAY BATTLES THREE FIRES IN FOUR DAYS Three fires that broke out in Bray in a four-day period appear to have been accidental and unrelated say Gardai, although forensic investigations are Members of the Wicklow Irish Pilgrimage Trust at their recent swim in Brittas Bay in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust. continuing.

A fire broke out in community for their 2 Purcell Square, Bray, the building housing support and informing Tel: 01 276 5277 the Florentine Bar, customers of their new Co. Wicklow Hilton's Pharmacy and premises at 5 E: [email protected] Maguire McNeice Quinsboro Road. They (behind the Wild Goose pub) Solicitors at 1.30am on said their records are the morning of January securely stored digital- 4th. The main Street ly and customers could was sealed off for most also reach them at their of the day as fire crews Greystones branch. from Bray, Gresytones Hiltons Pharmacy is Proudly and Wicklow Town not thought to have fought the blaze in the been badly damaged by Supporting old building. fire but rather smoke Three days later on and water damage and January 7th a fire broke will remain closed for out at Pete's Pizza on the foreseeable future. the Main Street. It is Immediately after the understood that an blaze, pharmacists were electrical fault caused available at their other the blaze. Nobody was branch in Cornelscourt hurt in the incident but and in the coming days the premises will be they will move into the unusable for the neighbouring premises forseeable future. 'Pink Bomb'. Pink The third fire Bomb has transferred occurred at a residential their stock to address on Galtrim Fitzmaurices Pharmacy Road, breaking out in a and will hold their garage attached to a workshops at another house. The fire was location. quickly extinguished It is not known what and did not spread to plans are in place for the adjoining house. the Florentine Bar. The affected businesses Owners left a message were quick to react. on their facebook page Maguire McNeice thanking people for Solicitors released a their support and say- statement thanking the ing 'we'll see you soon'. Bray Tile & Bathroom N Davitt Rd. Davitt Wild Goose Pub Bray Main St Giving Tree says

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Ireland 'Thank You' Novara Ave. Novara Bray Rotary Club hosted their annual Christmas Giving Tree for two weekends Refurbish your bathroom or en-suite completely on the steps of the Holy Redeemer Church in Bray. How the Giving Tree works is that Gift Tags are placed on the tree with first names and ages of local needy children and for also vulnerable teenagers and adults.

Bray Rotary get the names from the four St Vincent de Paul Conferences in Bray, Purple House Cancer Support, Five Loaves Soup Kitchen, Bray Community Helpers, Open Door Day Centre and CASA, the Caring and Sharing Association. The public take a gift tag; buy that person a suit- able present, bring it back to the tree (unwrapped) and Rotary distribute them to the charities. Each year they get huge support from the people of Bray, especially families, and have many regulars coming year after year and this was no Offer includes; bath, panel & taps or shower enclosure: Vanity unit, basin and taps, mirror, toilet, exception,-despite some horrendous weather. heated towel rail and valves; 20sq. yards of wall tile; 3 sq. yards of floor tiles; all necessary Organiser Una Whelan says "We realise people have many calls on their generosity especially at adhesives, grout and trims; Fully supplied and fitted within 4 consecutive working days. Christmas but we were overwhelmed again this year by the generosity of people, especially young families, who gave so much for the least fortunate Making Dream and often forgotten. "On behalf of the Rotary Club of Bray I wish to bathrooms a Reality www.braytileandbathroomcentre.ie thank everyone who helped and contributed." WICKLOW

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6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 CASEY HITS BACK AT TANAISTE OVER PASSPORT REMARKS Responding to recent comments made in the media by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding passport applications, Pat Casey TD has said the minister's comments are "arrogant and out of touch".

Minister Simon resentatives for assisting ports are a service provid- Coveney made the and representing their ed by the State but that comment that TDs' offices constituents. citizens pay for. It must should not be set up as "It's easy for a Minister not be forgotten that the passport delivery offices. based in an urban State and the Department Minister Coveney was constituency with its own obtain an income from referring to the practice of Passport Office to the issuing of passports TDs making representa- criticise those of us repre- each year. It should be tions to the Passport senting Counties more therefore seen as the cus- Office on behalf of isolated and neglected by tomer and consumer lead Pictured: Fiona and Amelie Moore from St. Gerard's, Bray, at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition constituents. Government. These are service that it is as in the RDS last week. The project investigated the incidence and impact of microplastics on Irish Fianna Fáil TD Pat areas left in Wicklow opposed to the one being farms. Casey said, "Each year, without broadband espoused by the Minister. very many of my col- services to apply online "I take my role as a leagues in the Oireachtas and are quite some dis- Pat Casey, TD public representative very make representations on tance from a Passport seriously and see my duty behalf of constituents to Office. under tremendous pres- to represent the people of Wicklow has lowest level of support their needs. I "Thousands of homes sure given the restraints Wicklow in the manner make no apology that in in Wicklow are without on resources but there which they request or my own office, we were broadband - so the have been occasions seek be that a passport drink/drug driving in Ireland pleased to assist many Minister's proposed when applicants have application or anything Wicklow residents last solution to divert every- been forced to wait up to else.Time and time again year to obtain their one to apply online is as 45 days for a passport or we have seen a complete Wicklow has the lowest ranked level of drink/drug driving in the country, despite a steady passport through a variety distant and impractical to have found themselves in lack of understanding increase in the number of offences recorded nationally. of means. these households as the an emergency when a from Government of the "The Minister has office on Dublin's City passport is required matters facing ordinary Recent Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show that the Garda division of Wicklow recorded 8.28 drink oddly seen fit in his com- Centre Mount Street." within a short time frame. people. These latest driving detections per thousand of population. This was well under half the amount recorded in the highest ments to criticise his party He added, "Staff in the "The Minister failed to remarks are no different," district recorded, the Garda division of Cavan/Monaghan which stands at 19.11 per thousand of population. colleagues and public rep- Passport Office work acknowledge that pass- concluded Deputy Casey. The CSO figures show that detection rates are usually higher in rural areas while cities have more incidents of drug driving. However the assumption that drink driving is a relic from the past, predominantly carried out by older people was challenged by Garda Assistant Commissioner last month when he warned that 'millenials' are responsible for 30% of drunk drivers. Rural Almost €500,000 in funding Despite Wicklow's comparatively good driving behaviour, drink and drug driving is on the increase nationally, with the number of motorists caught in the past five years at 34,000 and rising. In 2018 there were 149 people killed on the roads, 117 males and 32 females. 83 of these were drivers, 42 for outdoor recreation projects pedestrians, 15 motorcyclists and 9 cyclists. Just under €500,000 in Outdoor Recreation Scheme Funding (Measure 2) has been announced for Co Wicklow Outdoor Projects. MEDICAL COUNTER Speaking as he made . In Council, Cllr Pat Vance those involved in the announcement, Wicklow National Park, said: “Recreational submitting the excellent Minister Simon Harris €149, 600 will be allo- tourism is a growing part applications under the said "The Outdoor cated for rerouting and of Wicklow’s tourism Outdoor Recreation Recreation Scheme is a repair works at The offering, and we have Scheme, and thanked ASSISTANT COURSE key funding stream for Spinc. seen an increase in the Minister Michael Ring Co Wicklow as Outdoor "This rural targeted number of visitors and his officials in the Reaction is one of the funding is very welcome enjoying the many walk- Department of Rural and • Certified by the IPU (Irish key strands of our as Co Wicklow ing trails which have Community Development tourism strategy. continues to work to been developed in for the continued invest- “I was honoured to develop our tourism and Wicklow in recent years. ment in the County. Pharmaceutical Union) launch the Co Wicklow recreation amenities. I This is generating He also thanked Failte Tourism and Outdoor will continue to work income for rural areas Ireland who co-funded Recreation Strategy in with Wicklow County and helping to create Measure 2 of ORIS, and • Last few places available the Brockagh Centre, Council and Government more jobs in the County Wicklow Laragh recently. The colleagues to secure hospitality and leisure s Partnership and the strategy document clear- funding for the develop- ectors”. wider community who • 10 Week Course ly highlights the impor- ment of our infrastruc- The Chief Executive worked with tance of Outdoor ture," added Minister of the Council, Mr Frank the Council in bringing • Fridays Only Recreation to our local Harris. Curran, congratulated all forward these projects. economy and well- Minister Andrew being. Doyle said " I have no (10am to 3pm) “At that launch, I doubt that these reaffirmed my commit- improvements to The ment to supporting the Spinc, St Kevin's way • Starting 15th Feb development of our and tourism and recreation will continue to attract € sector so I am very many visitors to our • Cost 500 pleased to this morning county. As a newly LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE € announce 467, 300 for developed walkway and Jobs come and go, physical beauty fades, markets rise and fall. three key Wicklow amenity area, the Vartry Even close relationships can end. But the benefits of philosophy Outdoor Recreation Reservoir, opened in last a lifetime. This 10-session course, Introduction to Practical Projects." June 2018, is a great Philosophy, offers time-tested principles that lead to freedom The Vartry Reservoir example of a local com- and sustainable happiness. Walk, which was opened munity working with its by the Taoiseach this local development com- To celebrate 50 years of Practical Philosophy in Ireland summer, will receive panies and local authori- we are offering you this course for just €10 (usually €140) € 157,705 in funding ty to enhance its existing Practical Philosophy offers simple yet effective from this scheme for an tourist offering and ben- techniques which lead to a happier life. BRAY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER EDUCATION extension of facilities efit the local area by and car park. €160,000 bringing forward a Starts Tuesday 15th January. Places Limited. is being allocated for the project under this Online booking only. Book early BIFE - Dedicated, Professional, Passionate upgrade of the fantastic scheme.” www.practicalphilosophy.ie St Kevin's Way from Cathaoirleach of Venue: John Scottus School, Old Conna, Ferndale Road, Tel: 282 9668 www.bife.ie Hollywood to Wicklow County Rathmichael, Co Dublin. WICKLOW

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8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 Free public WiFi to be provided in three Wicklow districts Three Wicklow Municipal Districts - Arklow, Wicklow and - are to get free WiFi hot-spots, thanks to a European funding initiative. Wicklow County Council was successful in its application to secure the three WiFi vouchers worth €15,000 each. Dónal O'Keeffe, ‘WiFi4EU’. A total of connectivity to their commercial re-use Broadband Development 59 vouchers were areas. They are doing as of data." Officer, Wicklow awarded around the much as they can to Minister of State County Council, country, representing 21 provide their communi- Canney, said "The confirmed: "This fund- local authorities which ties with a much-needed amount of work invest- ing will enable the will benefit from the service and their efforts ed in this project by our development of several project and combined and engagement need to local authorities should free public WiFi Irish funding of be applauded. not be underestimated. hotspots within these €885,000. The fund- "Each successful It speaks to a shared districts, which will aim ing will be matched by local authority now has commitment to improve to enhance public space the Department, dou- 18 months to select free-of-charge public amenities for local bling the value of the locations for the WiFi services and to communities. Work on investment in public WiFi4EU hotspots and bring down the cost of the procurement process WiFi networks. complete their installa- mobile data. Local with the Department of According to Minister tion to be ready for authorities across Communications will of State at the public use. These Ireland now have an commence this month Department of Rural locations need to be opportunity to install along with the selection and Community 'centres of public life' WiFi in their villages, of locations of WiFi Development, Mr Sean where no other free towns and cities, in BriAnn Greene-Finn, BriElle Finn, and Bridget Greene are pictured at the launch of the Arklow hotspots". Canney TD: "This out- WiFi service is already parks and hospitals, Music Festival, in the Arklow Bay Hotel. The festival takes place from March 2nd-10th. The vouchers were come shows how proac- available. The WiFi4EU libraries and town made available under tive local authorities in service will be free of squares and I wish them the European Ireland are and their charge, free of advertis- all the best in their Five Wicklow Municipal District projects Commission initiative, determination to bring ing and free from endeavours." shortlisted for national awards Fines removed from all Wicklow Municipal District has been successful in its nomination of five shortlisted finalists in the 2019 All Ireland Community & Council Awards. The five are: The Volvo Round Ireland Yacht Race - in the category Best Tourism Initiative; Marine House CountyWicklow libraries Hospitality Training Centre, The Murrough, - Best Educational Building; Vartry Trails Project - Best Community Health Initiative; KWETB Riverwalk Cafe Culinary Entrepreneurship - Best Education/Training Borrowers who fail to return books to Wicklow Libraries in time will no longer face Initiative; Vartry Trails Project - Best Tourism Initiative. fines. As a result, Wicklow people are being encouraged to make a New Year's Commenting on the nominations, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow Municipal District, Cllr Daire Nolan, said: "It was great news to see so many entrants from Wicklow shortlisted. It is testament to the hard work of all involved Resolution to reconnect with their local library. who bring these quality projects and events to Wicklow which help to enhance our everyday lives." From now on, library Libraries are welcoming barrier to membership ing their removal and we Now in their 13th year, the Awards aim to celebrate and recognise Councils and communities working togeth- members through spaces where all members and usage of libraries. In very much hope that will er while also bringing national recognition to achievements that would otherwise go unnoticed. Wicklow, in line with a of the community can addition, fines dispropor- be reflected now in The 2019 All Ireland Community and Council Awards, presented by IPB Insurance and LAMA (the Local national move, do not access knowledge, ideas tionately affect those on Wicklow County Authority Members' Association) will take place on Saturday, 9th February in Croke Park Stadium. have to pay fines for and information, and lower incomes and can Council's library net- overdue items and no where people can reflect, create a negative associa- work". existing fines will be col- connect and learn". tion with library use for Wicklow County lected. Wicklow County children. There is evi- Council has 13 public Any library user who Council Chief Executive, dence that library ser- libraries. See (www.wick- has overdue items can Mr Frank Curran, stated: vices which have low.ie/living/services/libr return them now, confi- "Research has shown that removed fines see an aries) for the range of dent there will be no people view fines as a increase in usage follow- services available. fines to pay and their memberships can be reactivated on the spot, so they can begin using their local library again. The removal of fines for library users is one of the actions included in the national strategy named ‘Our Public Libraries 2022 - Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities’. This strat- egy, launched in June 2018, aims to improve access to and increase use of the library as a community hub. The five-year strategy is a joint initiative between the Department of Rural and Community Development, the County and City Management Association (CCMA) and the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA). Cathoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Pat Vance, said: "Libraries are an invaluable resource for all in the community and we want to remove any barriers that might pre- vent people making full use of them. That is why we are eliminating fines and other charges. WICKLOW

Tuesday 15th January 2019 TimesLOCAL 9 WICKLOW

10 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 PROPERTY PRICES RISE €21,000 IN PAST YEAR Property prices in Wicklow have risen by €21,000 in the last year, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Report. The report for Q4 2018 unchanged from the previ- same level they were at slowing sharply in Q3 and shows that the median ask- ous quarter but is up 2.1% this time last year. stabilising in the last quar- ing price for a property in on this time last year from The number of proper- ter of 2018 according to the county now stands at €293,000 to €299,000. ties for sale in Wicklow on the latest house price €320,000. While this was Prices for this house MyHome.ie fell 9% in the unchanged from the type remain at their high- last quarter but was up report from MyHome.ie. previous quarter, it is a 7% est level in eight and a half 16.2% on this time last The report, which is increase on this time last years since they stood at year. published in association year when they stood at €310,000 in Q2 2010. The average time to go with Davy, predicts that € 299,000. The asking price for a 4- sale agreed on a property robust demand and rising The rise in prices was bed semi-detached house in the county now stands incomes will continue to reflected in the asking in Wicklow rose by 3.5% at four months. price for a 3-bed semi- in the last quarter from House prices nationally push house prices higher detached house in the €362,500 to €375,000, are expected to rise by once the uncertainty of county, which is also putting them back at the around 5% in 2019 after Brexit has been resolved. Pictured: Suin, Aine, and Eireann Byrne at the Arklow Panto 'Snow White and the Babes in the Wood' in Arklow Leisure Centre. Perfect grooming for COMMUNITY 813 dwellings added to Wicklow dogs and cats AWARDS SCHEME Owners must support their pets' grooming Wicklow County Council's annual Community Award Scheme fund for 2019 will be available as residential stock in 2018 so that their animals' skin stays healthy grant aid to successful community groups and local and their coats maintain a silky sheen. organisations wishing to undertake community A total of 813 residential address points in Wicklow were added to the GeoDirectory projects in their area. database in the twelve months to December 2018, according to the latest GeoView Short-haired dogs generally only need a good brushing once a week, and two to three times a € Residential Buildings Report, published by GeoDirectory. week during the moulting season. Brushes with soft Community Grants (Maximum grant 2,000) are rubber teeth or natural bristles are both suitable for for small projects and group running costs and com- Nationally, 21,207 dwellings were added. The vast majority of these new addresses were located in Leinster € this task. munity pride (Maximum Grant 10,000) is for Large region (65.6%), with Dublin accounting for over a third (35.2%) of the overall total. Rough-haired breeds have additional needs that projects that make a significant impact and difference In December 2018, 461 residential buildings were classified as being under construction in Wicklow accord- must be attended to regularly. These tasks range to the lives of the people in their community. ing to the GeoDirectory database. from trimming, to thinning of the undercoat and Application forms and guidelines are available from: There were 1,463 residential property transactions in Wicklow in the 12 months to October 2018, with 25% of removal of dead hairs from the top coat. Dogs with The Office of Community, Cultural & Social these being new dwellings. Wicklow's vacancy rate is 2.6%, which is lower than the national average of 4.8%. a long coat should be brushed several times a week. Development, Wicklow County Council, County Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare were the only counties to record house prices above the state average. The aver- You should also use a fine-toothed comb to prevent Buildings, Wicklow. Tel: 0404/20208; or on the age residential property price in Wicklow in 2018 was 355,092, higher than the national average of €284,546. matting. You also need to be careful when it comes Council's website www.wicklow.ie. Residential property prices in Wicklow increased by 6.5% across the twelve months, equating to €1,811 per to washing your dog. Don't overdo it. Only give Completed application forms should be returned to month. your dog a bath when his coat is heavily soiled. Office of Community, Cultural & Social Residential property prices in Wicklow increased by 6.5% equating to an increase of €1,811 per month. Call in to your local Maxi Zoo and their Pet Experts Development not later than 12 noon on Thursday 28th In Wicklow, the town with the highest average residential property price was Greystones (€458,785). will be happy to give you advice on the best February, 2019. Late applications will not be consid- When Dublin is excluded, the average house prices falls to €207,135. The counties with the lowest average Grooming Products available! See Maxizoo.ie ered. house prices were Longford (€106,813), Leitrim (€113,093) and Roscommon (€121,170). Email or fax applications cannot be accepted. WICKLOW

Tuesday 15th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 11 FUNDING FOR GLEN DING WALK WAY Funding has been allocated for planning of a pedestrian and cycle pathway to the Glen Ding Woods in from the Deerpark/Downshire Road Teacher Stuart Hannon, with Killian Bourke, Rory Mulchahy, and Principal Pat Gregory from Presentation College Bray at councillor Tommy Cullen, Chairman of the Municipal the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS last week. The project looked into the feasibility and possible application of Council, has announced. water harvesting in Irish schools.

"Such a footpath will walkways of approxi- allow residents from mately one and a half Blessington to have direct miles in the Glen Ding Enroll online at www.bife.ie/ parttime/ evening classes walkway access to the Woods. This is something historic Woodlands of which is much needed in Blessington as it is imme- diately adjacent to the housing estates. 'Currently, hundreds of local residents walk these The college woods every week and this will facilitate these offers a discount nature and exercise walks in safety. to those in receipt of "The Glen Ding Woodlands are something Social Welfare. Early that I have successfully fought hard to protect in enrolment is advisable Cllr. Tommy Cullen the High Court and at as classes may fill up Council for many years Glen Ding without and it is my sincere hope quickly or may not having to walk on the that this footpath will dangerous Naas Road to protect this beautiful area form due to a lack the Woods. This will as a natural amenity for facilitate many families the people of of enrolments to enjoy the public Blessington."

CRIME BRIEFS ..... AGGRAVATED ASHFORD BURGLARY MONDAYSMONDAYS In Ashford on the night of Sunday, 30th December, 315 Acting for Film and Television. Fee:...... €130 126 Italian - Beginners. Fee:...... €100 an aggravated burglarly took place in which three 373 Aromatherapy Massage. Fee: ...... €100 127 Italian - Improvers (NEW). Fee:...... €80 men armed with baseball bats broke into a home in € € the Woodview Estate, and struck fear into the 105 Art - Painting & Sketching. Fee:...... 130 131 Leaving Certificate Irish. Fee: ...... 130 family living there. 301 Art - Oil painting for beginners. Fee:...... €130 322 Novelty Sugarcraft. Fee: ...... €130 The men demanded to speak to a young man who 111 Computers for Beginners. Fee: ...... €100 116 Pottery/Ceramics. Fee:...... €150 was not there at the time. The three men left in a 328 Computers - Improvers. Fee:...... €100 324 Introduction to Make Up Artistry Fee: ...... €130 silver hatchback car however not before stealing a 106 Writing Workshop (NEW). Fee: ...... €130 326 Spanish - Beginners. Fee: ...... €100 Playstation 4 console and causing criminal damage 107 Digital Photography. Fee:...... €130 335 Spanish - Improvers. Fee:...... €100 to the house. 123 Bridge - Beginners. Fee:...... €130 120 Start your own Business. Fee: ...... €100 A Garda investigation into the incident is ongoing. 108 Digital Illustration and 2D Animation. Fee: .....€130 369 Tai Chi. Fee: ...... €100 310 Dress Making Fee: ...... €130 118 Sign Language - Beginners. Fee: ...... €100 ROYAL RIOT 114 First Aid and Cardiac First Responder. Fee:.....€130 311 Latin Line Dancing - early (NEW). Fee:...... €75 122 French - Beginners. Fee: ...... €90 312 Latin Line Dancing. Fee: ...... €75 New Year's Eve was marred by a small-scale riot in 189 French - Improvers. Fee: ...... €90 337 T.E.F.L. - Teach English as a Foreign Language. Fee: €130 Bray during which an on-duty bouncer was 104 Furniture Making - Woodwork for Beginners. Fee:..€150 159 Iyengar Yoga - Beginners. Fee: ...... €100 hospitalised with a head injury. The man in his 308 Gel and Acrylic Nails and Nail Art. Fee: ...... €130 333 Pilates - Level 1. Fee:...... €80 forties has since been released from hospital. 334 Pilates - Level 2. Fee:...... €80 The brawl erupted at 1am at McGettigan's bar in the Royal Hotel and involved at least 20 people. Classes begin 21st January, most are of 10 weeks duration and run from 7.30-9.30pm Some damage was also caused to the interior of the bar during the melee. Garda Units from Bray and Greystones broke up BACK TO EDUCATION COURSES PHARMACY MEDICAL COUNTER ASSISTANTS the chaos and one man was arrested on the night for Free for social welfare recipients and/or those who are early COURSE public order offences. Gardai have been examining school leavers. 10 weeks CCTV footage of the incident. Introductory Course to Film making and Video - part time Friday’s starting January 2019. If anyone has information they are asked to contact Bray Garda Station on 01 6665300 or the Garda QQI Level 5 childcare and early childhood education - part time 9am - 3pm. confidential line on 1800 666 111. QQI Level 6 childcare and early childhood education - part time Fee: €500. www.bife.ie BRAY BURGLARIES Email: [email protected] or phone 01 282 9668 for details Recent non-residential burglaries in Bray saw break-ins at a primary school and a family resource centre. The Fassaroe Family Resource Centre was Bray Institute of Further Education, Novara Avenue, Bray. broken into on the night of Christmas Day/St. Stephen's Day. Laptops were stolen among other items. At St. Peter's Primary School during the T: 286 6111 or 282 9668 www.bife.ie night of January 3rd/4th, a break-in and robbery Find us on facebook at bife evening classes or on twitter @bife EC saw the theft of a money box. Anyone with any information regarding any of these incidents is eing urged to contact Bray Garda Station on 01 6665300 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111. WICKLOW

12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 WICKLOW RNLI ANNUAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE Wicklow RNLI held its annual Service of Remembrance on New Year's Day in memory of all the deceased lifeboat volunteer members, sailors from the town and all those associated with the sea from Wicklow.

A short religious crew took the floral trib- all-weather lifeboat prayer service and bless- ute out to sea and placed RNLB Annie Blaker. The ing of wreaths was con- them on the water. Tyne class lifeboat boat ducted by Rev. Ken Rue This years' ceremony which has been on and Father. Pat O was very poignant for the station at Wicklow for Rourke. After the bless- volunteer crew as it will the past thirty years, will ing, Coxswain Nick be the final Service of be retired from service in Keogh and the lifeboat Remembrance for the the coming months.

Pictured are Rev. Ken Rue and Father Pat O Rourke with Wicklow lifeboat crew at the Annual Service of Remembrance. National Leakage Reduction Programme will improve water quality in Arklow Irish Water, working in partnership with Wicklow The works will water main in the road involve the replacement to customers' property County Council, is replacing ageing water mains in of approximately 2700 boundaries and connect- Arklow to improve security of supply, improve metres of old problem- ing it to the customers' atic water mains with water supply. Where the water quality and reduce high levels of leakage. high density polyethy- existing service connec- lene (plastic) pipe mate- tions on the public side rial. Works commenced are lead these will be last week. replaced as part of this The works are part of improvement work." Irish Water's National "Areas of work will Leakage Reduction be limited to short sec- Programme which will tions to minimise reduce the high level of impact on customers. leakage across the Pictured: Elizabeth and Jimmy Belbontin at the Wicklow RNLI wreath The works may involve laying ceremony. country by fixing or some short-term water replacing ageing water shut offs and the project mains in the coming team will ensure that years. This contract is customers are given a being carried out by minimum of 48 hours' Ward and Burke notice prior to any Construction Limited. planned water shut offs. Works are due to com- "Traffic management mence next week and will be in place during will be complete by this time. Local and June 2019. Once com- emergency traffic will plete, customers will be maintained at all benefit from a more times. We understand consistent water supply that this type of work due to the reduction in Wicklow’s Premier Travel Agency can be inconvenient and instances of bursts and leaks. The communities works crews will make that will benefit from every effort to minimise ARE these works include Sea any disruption these Road, Beresford necessary works cause. Terrace, Wicklow "Residents and busi- YOU Terrace, Worsborough nesses in the areas to Terrace, Seaview benefit from the FED UP Avenue and Clogg planned improvements Lane. have been notified and Explaining what's customers can phone SEARCHING ONLINE? involved, Irish Water's Irish Water on Callsave Water Network 1850 278 278 if they Let us take the stress away! Regional Lead Joe have any questions Carroll said: "The sec- about the project." GET THE BEST ADVICE, PRICE AND SERVICE tion of works will take Irish Water regret any place along the Sea inconvenience these Road (R750), from the necessary water net- www.thetravelboutique.ie work improvements junction with Ferrybank The Travel Boutique Call us on to the Cluain Árd junc- cause. Details of work tion. The works will in the area will be 2 Killarney Villas, T: 01 276 8114 also involve laying new updated regularly on the Main Street, Bray, E: [email protected] water service connec- Water Supply Updates Co. Wicklow. Licensed and bonded TA5035 tions from the public section of our website. WICKLOW

Tuesday 15th January 2019 TimesLOCAL 13 HOMESTORE DESIGN & BUILD CENTRE ~ KITCHENS - FLOORS - WINDOWS & DOORS EVERYTHING FOR YOUR HOME • Project Management / Interior Renovation Service

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14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 Thriving, not just surviving

January tends to mark a time for reflection - both personally and professionally. Quite often, we put plans in place for change but are we asking the right questions? Network Ireland to which things they do Wicklow Branch learn with Anne. Wicklow said they are in their daily routine President, Nicola "We are so fortune to delighted to have Anne nurtures them. The role Donegan of Orchard have Anne as our Mangan, an of intuition is consid- Print and Promotions January event speaker. said "This event is a Educational Consultant ered in relation to With the start of a New & Coach, join them for decision-making and as find for all attendees Year, this event will a night themed; a guiding force in our and a very positive start Thriving Not Just lives. She will talk to 2019. Anne broadened your Surviving, in Clermont about energy levels and Mangan's event is a perspective and provide House, Rathnew, on what they can tell us ‘you need to do this for you with a better out- Wednesday 16th about what we should yourself’ as when you look. I assure everyone January, 7pm-9:30pm. be doing more or less leave the event you will who attends, they will Anne is a strong of. The cyclical nature have learnt, experi- be delighted they did. " believer in the value of of change is discussed, enced and broadened Valued members and knowing ourselves and and attendees will have your thoughts on your Pictured at the recent Bray Area Partnership community lunch are Fionnuala Curry, Louise Cole visitors are welcome to what we need to thrive, an opportunity to iden- auto daily routine, how and Niamh Maguire. the event. You can reg- both personally and in tify areas of their lives it impacts you and how our work-life. that they feel may need you can improve it. ister on Eventbrite.ie During the evening, change. This will be a workshop via or you can turn up Raheenleagh Wind Farm Community Anne will guide atten- Speaking about the format so it will create on the night. Fund now open for applications dees consider the extent event, Network Ireland a great opportunity to Visitors fee: €27.55. Raheenleagh Wind Farm, located within the Raheenleagh forest, Ballinvalley has announced the fifth round of its community fund. Volunteers needed for annual

The fund, which is valued at over €46,000 this year, opened last week. Applications can be made online until Friday 15th March at 5pm via our website www.windfarmcommunityfunds.ie. Purple Heart Appeal Funding is available to support local organisations in the delivery community projects and initiatives which fall within one or more of our broad themes: Education and Skills; Health, Safety and Wellbeing; Environment who has passed away; and Habitat Conservation; Energy Efficiency and Sustainability; Culture and Heritage; Recreation, Sport and Purple House Cancer Support is seeking volunteers for in support of Purple Social Inclusion. their Annual Purple Heart Appeal which takes place on Since the launch in 2015, the Raheenleagh Wind Farm Community Fund has committed to investing more Thursday 14th February. House, who are than €327,000 in 34 community projects within the vicinity of the wind farm. supporting families & individuals affected by The Purple Heart is a sign of support for anyone who is affected by Cancer through the Cancer. work of their Cancer Now in its 3rd year, The Purple Heart Appeal is the main fundraising event Support Centre and for Purple House Cancer Support, who in 2018 supported over 1,300 fami- services. If your lies across Leinster, through a range of services including their Cancer school,company or club Support Centre in Bray Co. Wicklow and Cancer Support service in the DLR would like to hold a Lexicon Library Dun Laoghaire. Purple Heart Day, Conor O'Leary of Purple House says 'This February we are asking you to please contact us for a support people living with Cancer by picking up a Purple Heart pin badge pack." for €2 from our volunteers in various locations. Wear your Purple Heart on Contact on 01- Valentines Day Thursday 14th February and show your support! We are also 2866966 or info@pur- delighted to announce our Purple House Caring Bears which will also be for plehouse.ie if you can sale for €5. We need your help to enable us to help more families living with help out for an hour or Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in Cancer. two. Please see Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, "Members of the public can buy a Purple Heart for the following reasons: www.purplehouse.ie Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to for a friend or loved one who is living with Cancer; in memory of someone for more information. Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS Free positive mental health Recycled: • Screened Topsoil programme returns to Wicklow • Screened no 2 soil Aware has announced that its popular Life Skills Group Programme will be available in Wicklow again this January. • 4" Down Crushed Concrete We also accept for recycling: • Clay • Stone • Concrete • Tarmac • Sand • 4" Clean Crushed Concrete Developed by the renowned cognitive behaviour therapy specialist (CBT), Dr. Chris Williams, the Life Skills Programme is designed to help people learn more about how we think and how this • 3" Down Crushed Concrete can influence our actions in helpful or unhelpful ways. The free programme, nine hours over the • 3" Clean Crushed Concrete course of six weeks, will teach attendees how to better manage the stress of everyday life, recog- nise and manage unhelpful thoughts, learn new ways of thinking and ultimately begin the journey • Crushed Concrete Fines to a healthier and more confident life. Over 2,500 people participated in 120 programmes nation- We can organise SITE CLEARANCES - no job too big or small • Crushed Tarmac Fines wide in 2018. The Aware Life Skills Group Programme will begin on Wednesday 30th January at the • No 2 Stone Arklow Bay Hotel. Online registration for the programme is now open and places are available to anyone over 18. Those interested in attending are encouraged to book quickly as places are limit- Also available: ed. • Granite • Pebble • Sand The programme is free to attend, however there is a refundable 30e booking deposit in place to ensure participants that really want to book a place have the opportunity to do so. The booking fee will be refunded by contacting Aware once all six modules in the course have been completed. Tel: 01 286 8119 Mobile: 087 664 1866 Reduced booking fees are available for students, the unemployed, OAPs or those in possession of a medical card. www.marrakeshltd.com To register and book your place visit aware.ie. WICKLOW

Tuesday 15th January 2019 TimesLOCAL 15

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16 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019

t wouldn't be January without INew Year resolutions! With the Greystones Cancer excesses of Christmas becoming a distant memory, it's a great time to Support stop focus on your goals for the coming year. smoking course For many of us, these goals will centre around If you have ever considered trying to physical health and well-being. A healthy body stop smoking, now is your chance! can often mean a healthy mind which is why it's Greystones Cancer Support will be so important to keep fit and stay in shape. Many running a six week Stop Smoking of us may have overindulged over the Christmas Course starting on Friday morning, period so for 2017 why not resolve to shape up 18th January for six Fridays. Sessions with the help of some of the businesses mentioned on these pages. will be held at Greystones Cancer Support, La Touche Place, 10.30 am STOP SMOKING to 12 pm. MINDFULNESS COURSE The course is free and is open to the DECREASE with Jacinta Barnewell public. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction The Stop Smoking Course will be run by Anxiety & Stress Friday 18th January 2019 A clinically proven, non-pharmacological Intervention. Jacinta Barnewell, health professional. INCREASE Health & Wellbeing Mindfulness has a significant positive effect on: 10am (for six Fridays) Jacinta has many years experience and has led previous GCS Stop Smoking courses. Energy & Enthusiasm for Living • Increasing ability to manage stress at Greystones Cancer Support Self-Confidence & Self-Acceptance • Physical and psychological health Participants in the course will benefit from Self-Compassion & Compassion for Others • Reducing anxiety and depression La Touche Place her very helpful suggestions, insights and Monday Evenings 4th February 7.00pm – 9.30pm • Reducing tension, anger and fatigue superb programme. or Now is the time to Stop Smoking! Thursday Afternoons 7th February 2.00pm- 3.30pm • Increasing vitality Professional Facilitator will lead course. Jacinta Barnewell says, "Even if you have • Aiding better sleep tried to stop smoking previously, it is well STARTING 4th/ 7th FEBRUARY • Developing stronger immunity Improve your health and save €€€ !! Protect your loved ones. worth giving it a try again. Sometimes it Glenview Hotel, Glen-of-Downs “Revitalize & Reconnect in 2019” You can do it !! All welcome !! does indeed take several attempts to stop." 8 weeks course + 1 Full-Day Foxrock Pastoral Centre Dublin 18 Get 2019 off to a good start! GCS takes a Free Car Parking - Concessions - Dublin 4 Venue Also Start: Jan 27th- Mar 16th. Sundays 11am-1:30pm Details: 01-287 1601 holistic approach to staying well and keeping 8 Week Course plus 1 Full Day Hosted by Dr Nicola Martin-Hodgins or see our Facebook page fit. Don't let this opportunity go by. This (Meditations & Workbook included) € One to One Sessions also available Only 95.00 course is local, easy to get to in Greystones. Luísne Centre for Wellbeing, Main Road, Kilcoole, GREYSTONES Booking and details from 01.2871601 or TO BOOK/ENQUIRE Co. Wicklow. T: 012810173/ 0876233475 CANCER SUPPORT ph: Pamela-Maria 083 8166800 E: [email protected] [email protected]. email: [email protected] WICKLOW

Tuesday 15th January 2019 TimesLOCAL FEATURE 17

Slimming expert says we're all 'Carbfused'... and that you CAN eat carbohydrates and lose weight this new year! A weight-loss Consultant from Arklow is urging anyone who wants to lose weight in 2019 not to fall for the common misconception that cutting out carbohydrates is effective for long-term weight loss, after new research found that low-carb diets are Joanne often difficult to follow and leave people feeling hungry, bored and restricted. Joanne Bruce Bruce BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER The study, conducted their diet - like pasta, rice, was a myth or weren't cer- January 2018. "Although by YouGov in the UK and potatoes and bread - in tain whether it was a myth I knew I really wanted to Bruce himself was per- plenty of dinner inspira- toms disappeared com- helped, but I know that commissioned by fact, members of her slim- or fact. We really are a lose weight, I was appre- sonally unhappy with his tion to be shared in group. pletely! Now 3 stone the weight loss addressed Slimming World, con- ming group eat these nation that's 'carbfused'! hensive about how I growing size and weight - Meanwhile Bruce was lighter, Joanne feels the main issue. The threat cluded that Ireland is con- foods regularly, lose "'Banning' foods is would still be able to "I had nothing to lose so I becoming quite the healthier and happier than of Type 2 Diabetes is also fused about the role of weight, and keep it off. often counter-productive. enjoy my food, and if it decided to go along with gourmet and making carbohydrates in health She says: "We hear con- Having been overweight would be restrictive, for Joanne and give loads of small changes to Low-carb diets are often difficult myself I know this just example, cutting out Slimming World a shot!" produce healthy, delicious 'Banning' foods is often leads to cravings, which carbs. I enjoy cooking Both of them jumped meals. "I love the recipe to follow and leave people feeling in turn leads to feelings of and was worried the head first into Food books available in group hungry, bored and restricted counter-productive guilt and low self-esteem meals might be a bit bland Optimising! Joanne and trying out new dish- - a vicious cycle. Instead, and that I wouldn't be able found some great healthy es". A favourite meal she has in long time, and completely gone now and and weight loss. They flicting and confusing filling up on low-energy- to enjoy some favourite alternatives to crisps and quickly became cod with has found the journey my bloods are normal". found more than 70% of messages about the best dense foods like carbohy- treats like chocolate and was soon whipping up bacon and lentils, easy truly life changing. Her On top of all that, Bruce people have tried to lose way to lose weight all the drates, fruits, vegetables crisps!" homemade hummus as and delicious! only regret is that she did- has now lost 16cm off his weight, with more than a time, especially this time and lean meat, means you However, Joanne was n't join Slimming World waistline and now finds it third (37%) of them fol- of year. Often these mes- can eat larger amounts for delighted to find that with "I had nothing to lose so I decided sooner. easier to tie his own lowing a low-carbohy- sages in the media, on fewer calories and feel Food Optimising she was As for Bruce, he went shoelaces! drate diet. However, many social media and within fuller and more satisfied able to enjoy a huge vari- to go along with Joanne and give back to his cardiologist Neither Bruce or Joanne of those surveyed said the diet industry tell us while losing weight, mak- ety of food without the Slimming World a shot!" and was delighted with plan to go back to the way they found diets that how we need to 'cut out' ing it much more sustain- hassle of weighing or his reaction as he realized they used to eat or the restrict carbohydrates dif- carbohydrates in order to able in the long-run.” measuring and that pasta, well as making delicious Joanne had been having Bruce had lost over 2.5 way they used to feel. ficult to follow, because lose weight. When the Joanne from Avoca was rice, noodles and potatoes meals, including some stomach issues, stone since his last visit. They continue to support of feeling hungry, bored survey asked if starchy feeling especially unhap- were all still on the menu! 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18 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 42nd Bray One Act Drama Festival The launch of the 42nd Bray One Act Drama Festival took place last Thursday in the Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray. Festival director, William The festival runs from Tuesday D.S. Mansfield was there to announce 22nd Jan - Saturday 26th Jan in the The Syndicate - Delgany I.C.A. the adjudicator for the festival this Mermaid Arts Centre. 3 One Act Drama year, welcoming back a popular Plays on each night starting at favourite, Ms Chrissie Poulter. 7.30pm. Tickets are available Thursday 24th January Representatives from the partici- online from the Gosforth's Fete - Delgany D.S. pating groups and the festival mermaidartscentre.ie or by calling A Change of Lock - Mel Ryan patrons were in attendance. All 012724030. Adult D.G proceeds from the festival go to A Different Way to Die - Square local charities and this year, the fes- Tuesday 22nd January One T.G. tival committee was delighted to (Youth Drama night) announce that Bray Women's The Edelweiss Pirates - St Gerard's Friday 25th January Refuge and Lakers are this year's School Dramatic Society Laundry and Bourbon - Lucan chosen charities. Opening what Girls Like that - Bray School of Drama promises to be another successful Speech & Drama Oedipus Conflict - Ballinteer festival, William commented that Audience - East Glendalough Drama he looks forward to a week of School In Room Five Hundred and Four - comedy, drama and entertainment St Patrick's D.S. Dalkey and thanked the support of the local Wednesday 23rd January community and patrons who make The Flattering Word - Balally Saturday 26th January the Bray One Act one of the best Players Towpath - Ashford I.C.A. At the launch of M. Sans Youth Theatre's short film ''Upon the Shore' in the Mermaid last week were festivals on the drama circuit. The Virtuous Burglar - Delgany Late Entry - Bray Arts D.G. Luke Kenny, Hannah Murphy, Eimear Casey, Artist Director of Mr Sands Youth Theatre, Bláithin Ward and Johnny Morrison. Wicklow Federation 64th One Act Drama Festival The Wicklow Federation 64th One Act Saturday 19th January Short film launched in Bray Drama Festivan takes place from Ashford ICA - "Towpath" One Act Play by Robert Friday 18th - Sunday 20th January, Iles Mr.Sands Youth Theatre which is based in Bray, launched their short film Clooney Quin ICA - "A Will On The Side" "Upon The Shore" last Wednesday in The Mermaid Theatre. Glenealy Village Hall. Curtain Up Sketch/Short Play by Anita O'Loughlin 7.30pm sharp. Adjudicator is Anna Dalkey Players - "Khora: A Space Between Time" This short film which health. the Youth Section - Best group performed The Walker and Tickets are €10 at the door Sketch/Short Play by Emmet Driver was funded by the Arts Mr. Sands Youth Production, Best Actor, Changing Room by or contact 087 9833935. Avoca ICA - "Ocean View" Sketch/Short Play by Council and produced Theatre was founded in Best Actress. award-winning play- Valerie Mc Gee by Bear Print Films, was 2017 in Bray by profes- Mr. Sands then went wright, Chris Bush, to Friday 18th January Bray Arts - "Late Entry" One Act Comedy by David devised and written by sional actor & drama on to take part in great acclaim in The Delgany ICA - "The Syndicate" One Act Play by Tristram the members of teacher/facilitator, Emer Connections 2018, a fes- Riverbank Theatre, Maeve Edwards Sunday 20th January Mr.Sands Youth Theatre. Casey. The Group got tival of youth drama run Ballycoog ICA - "Ear to the Ground" Sketch/Short Newbridge, The Balally Players - "The Flattering Word" One Act Filming took place on off to a powerful start by the National Theatre Play by Thomas Clare Mermaid, Bray and The Comedy by George Kelly location in Bray towards with its production of in London which sees Delgany D.S. - "A Memorable Occasion" the end of the Summer Too Fast by Douglas youth theatres through- Lyric in Belfast and are St Patrick's D.S. - "Black Out Number" Sketch/Short Sketch/Short Play by Dorothy Robbie 2018. The film runs for Maxwell in the Mermaid out Britain and Ireland looking forward to their Play by Michael Frayn Delgany D.S. - "The Patient" One Act Drama by about 11 minutes and Theatre, sweeping the produce and perform a NTC 2019 production St Patrick's D.S. - "In Room Five Hundred And Agatha Christie deals with a number of boards at the Bray One series of new plays each and tour of Flesh by Four" One Act Drama by Jimmie Chinn Ballinteer Drama - "Oedipus Conflict" Sketch/Short issues including loneli- Act Festival where they year written by estab- renowned Scottish writ- Ashford ICA - "Party Time" Sketch/Short Play by ness and youth mental won all the awards in lished writers. The er Rob Drummond. Play by Tony Deegan Eileen Brandon WE CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

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Tuesday 15th January 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 19 Meeting with key public transport stakeholders held in Greystones Public transport issues in the Greystones area was the topic of a local meeting last Monday with key public transport stakeholders.

There has been increas- rounding areas and under their remit. would consider. They ing frustrations in the nobody wants that to "I'm committed to hope to improve the bus Municipal District follow- mean additional cars on improving our transport stop at Templecarrick ing recent changes to the our already congested services; however key to School. bus and DART timetables roads. We have a train sta- this is an increase in capi- "The NTA refused to and the privatisation of tion and we have the tal investment. If we want attend but offered to meet the 184 route. Key public demand - it is imperative to achieve a fully opera- in their premises. transport agencies came to that this is met by the tional train station for Councillors agreed to this Greystones Municipal expansion of our services. Kilcoole, or a second line and hope to meet in a District offices to meet I am really pleased that from Bray to Greystones month with the NTA and with the local representa- Irish Rail are listening to which is badly need, com- the providers. This will tives to discuss services. this and have committed mitment and funding is allow them adequate time There were over 20 to increased capacity on necessary. I will continue to consider the many attendees. existing services. They to use my role as points in detail. So far this Commenting on the have also confirmed their Cathaoirleach to advance has been a useful pro- meeting he convened, commitment to finding a these and other transport cess." Minister Simon Harris way to make Darts every issues in the district." John Brady TD, who Pictured: Erin, Derek, and Jamie Tobin at the St. Stephen's Day Swin in Arklow. said "I am pleased that all 20 minutes possible. At Cllr Lawless said she also attended the meeting, stakeholders confirmed the meeting, Irish Rail intends on organizing a said "I must commended their commitment to confirmed that this would follow-up meeting with the councillors in the developing our public involve significant alter- the NTA, and she stressed Greystones Municipal transport system. Our ations to the line. It the need for an increase in District who have started Bray DART station's public transport network should be remembered capital investment "If we this important discussion was starved of funding that the NTA's Bus want to achieve a fully on public transport, I during the economic Connects proposal is operational train station in particularly want to thank downturn and the impact dependant upon a more Kilcoole or a second line Cllr Lawless who in her has been very real for the frequent Dart service in from Bray to Greystones". role as chairperson has regeneration people of Greystones and and out of Greystones." Speaking after the pushed this issue and now Co Wicklow. Where our Speaking after last meeting, Cllr Derek arranged three important A decision is due on February 15th on Wicklow County Council's planning train, Dart and bus ser- week's meeting Mitchell said "The DART meetings. vices should have been Cathoirleach of Manager, Chris Rafferty "From our engagement application to regenerate the existing forecourt at Bray DART station, a developing, there was a Greystones Municipal said that all Greystones with the service providers scheme otherwise known as the 'Bray Transport Interchange Scheme'. standstill. District Cllr Nicola rush hour DARTs would it's clear that under fund- “As a Government Lawless said "The pur- be at least six cars and ing is having an impact on Minister, I have been a pose of Monday's meeting most eight. There had the delivery of a proper strong advocate for was to get all key public been some four car ones and efficient public increased funding for our transport stakeholders earlier which led to over- transport system. public transport infras- around the table and to crowding. “Both Dublin Bus and tructure. As the country's discuss the strategic plan “He is also to look to Irish Rail said that they economy has stabilised, that we have compiled. see how the service can be are operating at capacity, we as a Government, Invitations were sent out improved. Not much can so capital investment is began a programme of to the National Transport be done currently about critically required. We strategic investment in Authority (NTA), the diesels though they also need to be ambitious public transport. In recent Transport Infrastructure hope to provide a shelter and plan for the here and years €1.5-2 billion has Ireland (TII), Dublin Bus, at Kilcoole Station. Also now, but also the future. been invested in our pub- Irish Rail, Bus Eireann they hope to widen the “I believe that a lic transport in recent and Go Ahead. We were doors at Greystones feasibility study needs to years. very pleased that Dublin Station to reduce pedestri- be commissioned into "In Greystones, we Bus and Irish Rail attend- an congestion. running a second rail line have a fantastic asset in ed this meeting this morn- "Councillors empha- south of Bray and also our train station however, ing and listened to what sised the need to cater for running the DART to it is absolutely vital that we had to say and took on the schools. Dublin Bus Kilcoole and further. we are making the most board our plan. It was dis- felt they were now ade- Provision also needs to be of this asset. Our popula- appointing that the NTA quately catered for but made for park and ride tion is growing rapidly in would not attend as most wanted to know of specif- facilities, both for bus and Greystones and the sur- of the long-term issues are ic problems which they rail."

Wicklow County mark civic space with a Quinsborough Road, that complements the Council proposes to clear identity contribut- Adelaide Road and heritage of the station "Regenerate the exist- ing to the local place Florence Road. building. In general, ing Forecourt at Bray function. "The proposed this will consist of DART Station to create "The extent of the scheme intends to facil- works to footpaths a transport interchange Bray Transport itate interchange including construction that strikes a balance Interchange consists of between the key modes and realignments of between fulfilling the the general forecourt of walking, cycling, kerb and channel lines, key functions of a area in front of Bray taxi, bus and railway, and provision of high transport interchange Station and incorpo- whilst providing a high quality paving setts and and providing a land- rates sections of quality public realm landscaping features." N11 improvement & safety funding for 2019 Transport Infrastructure Ireland has announced funding of €2m for the Kilmacanoge safety scheme.

Welcoming the safety scheme, Cllr Derek Mitchell (FG) said "I hope it can be completed in 2019. This will provide a separate slower lane, Southbound, for exiting and business traffic similar to the Lucan Road and should enable an increase in through traffic speed. "They have also allocated €1m to the design process for the major improvement works from Bray North to Coyne's Cross. This recently started with the public consultation session in the Glenview Hotel. "I have been lobbying for this for many years am pleased money has been allocated to proceed." €5m has also been allocated to improving the N81 in West Wicklow for the Knockroe Bend Lauren and Paul Burke with Deborah Hoey at the St. Stephen's Day Swim in Arklow. improvements and pavement improvements. WICKLOW

20 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 Greystones St. David's refurbishment DIARY works to begin in July Minister Simon Harris has confirmed that the Department of Education expect work to begin on St David's in Summer 2019. A former pupil of the school, Minister Crumlin's bundle of Harris has worked with St David's since his election to secure significant Government funding for the extension and refurbishment of the school. The major building pro- school provided the gressed to tender stage. permission process and ject for St. David's Department with an The school and its' Design other issues did cause fun is back for 2019 Secondary School, updated project Team are currently pro- some delays, I am delight- Greystones is at an programme from its' gramming construction to Last year, local Greystones girl Rachel Casey organised an outstanding ed that the Department advanced stage of archi- Design Team which indi- commence in July 2019. have confirmed that they collection of items for Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin. tectural planning, Stage cated that the stage 2(b) Speaking about the expect construction to 2b (Detailed Design) report is expected to be school, Minister Harris The hospital and doctors were which includes the appli- submitted to the said "I am always eager to begin in July 2019. very good to Rachel when she was cations for Planning Department for review work with our schools to "St David's is a fantastic ill as a child. She collected 2,000 Permission, Fire Cert and end February 2019. On help them to grow and school in the heart of donated items to bring fun into the Disability Access Cert this basis, the Department develop. St David's Greystones and this work lives of sick children at St and the preparation of responded to the school Greystones is one of the has been long awaited. It Crumlin's and collected 500 tender documents. All confirming that it would schools I have been work- will mean a major donated items to families of sick statutory approvals have be satisfied to authorise ing with since I was first improvement to the children staying at Ronald been secured. The current the commencement of the elected. After a sustained McDonald House. Now Rachel school infrastructure in status of the project is that pre-qualification process campaign working with the area. I have invited wants to continue to give the Design Team is in the to select a shortlist of con- the school community, I Minister McHugh to visit something back. process of completing the tractors in January 2019. was delighted to secure She is collecting unwanted gifts Stage 2(b) report which Upon receipt and review the approval and funding the school to see the won- again this year and is asking the will be submitted through of the stage 2(b) report for a major extension and derful work they do and Greystones community to donate the Board of Management and completion of the pre- refurbishment of the to highlight the need for unwanted Christmas gifts to the Department. qualification process the existing building. urgent progress on the (Cosmetics, stationery, toys and In September 2018, the project will then be pro- Although the planning building project." clothes, etc.) Please consider what you actually want or need from your Christmas items. Please donate Greystones Orchestra presents superfluous items which must be brand new due to infection control. This is based on principles of 'An Evening of Mendelssohn, recycling and the "circular econo- my". Something that is unwanted or Mozart and more not needed may make a big differ- ence to someone else. Items may Join the Greystones Orchestra with special guests on Saturday Tickets from greystone- be left at Greystones Cancer 26th January at 8pm at SOBE (South Beach Pavillion), sorchestra.eventbrite.ie or Support, La Touche Place. Charlesland Golf club, at 8pm for a delightful on the door. Pre-booking Rachel may be contacted on Facebook Crumlin's Bundle of Fun programme of classical music to brighten the darkest of advised to avoid Greystones girl Rachel Casey with toys for Crumlin Hospital. or [email protected]. evenings. disappointment as this will likely be a sell-out. The highlight of the evening will be the performances of our two local soloists, Contact: greystonesor- Colm Ó Braoin and Michelle Le May. Colm is Greystones born and bred and one [email protected] or 087 of Ireland's foremost up-and-coming violinists. He will play the formidable Mendelssohn violin concerto which will be a thrill to witness live. 919 4991 for further Michelle comes all the way from Minnesota but is a Charlesland lady! She will details. perform Mozart's Andante in C for flute and orchestra - a charming composition If you would like to that showcases Michelle's tone and musicality. Michelle is a popular music teacher join Greystones in a multitude of local schools, in addition to conducting Major Minors Junior Orchestra, or have a child Orchestra in Bray. who would like to join The concert programme will also include Dukas' The Sorceror's Apprentice, Brahms' Academic Festival Overture and Hungarian Dance, Mendelssohn's Major Minors Junior Nocturne and Grieg's Holberg Suite. It is set to be a relaxing and enjoyable Orchestra, they would evening of gorgeous music. All are welcome. love to hear from you. Frustration with slow progress (almost) on Delgany to Blacklion Road

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Cllr Derek Mitchell simply access only the of the road. Council said "I have been press- houses as it is a better and Management should have ing for the Delgany to longer bit of road. He has got this built a decade Blacklion Road to be appealed this cost condi- ago, before the big completed for a decade as tion. expansion, instead they it has been planned by the "Even when he seem to have built roads Council since 1989! With completes this part the and other infrastructure in If you want to get your message through 500 four large schools on it, a Council has to design and other areas which have hardly expanded." letterboxes or 44,500 letterboxes, Wicklow Times proper road with foot and go to Tender for the rest Cllr. Derek Mitchell letterboxes or 44,500 letterboxes, Wicklow Times cycle paths, is badly Leaflet Delivery has you covered - from one needed so children can walk and cycle to school Cyclones' tribute to the Shadows & 'Cliff' estate to the entire County - at unbeatable rates! also reducing traffic. "The planning condi- The 60's Rock Band The Cyclones (fronted by local Greystones music man, tions require the develop- Brian Whelan) whose documentary 'Night of the Cyclones' was recently WICKLOW er to pay Development rebroadcast by RTE 1 will perform a tribute to the legendary guitar band ' The Call Aisling on levies of €700,000 and Shadows' and their "lead singer" Cliff Richard, at the Hot Spot in Greystones on also to pay for the €1,2m 19th January. The programme will include the numerous hits of the Shadows cost of the road through including Apache, FBI, Kon Tiki, etc. etc. not to mention Cliff's memorable hits 086 2661799 LOCAL his site. He reckons that inc. Move it, Travelling Light, Living Doll, Devil Woman etc. etc This will this is €700,000 more transport you back to the heady days of the 60's and 70's with a great bunch of Times musicians, so bring your dancing shoes. E: [email protected] WE DELIVER! than would be needed to WICKLOW

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22 NEWS / LOCAL BUSINESS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 15th January 2019 BRAY BAND HELP LAUNCH 'GIVE US A SONG' CAMPAIGN Unsuspecting Dublin shoppers were treated to a special moment of musical delights as the Harbour Ukeleles from Bray brought Grafton Street alive with music and song that had passers-by dancing on the street recently to help launch The Caroline Foundation's 'Give Us A Song' fundraiser. The Caroline all over the country to get Foundation hopes that this singers will busk on the Foundation is appealing to out and sing over the first grass roots endeavour will street; others will perform choirs, groups and friends weekend of February for again extend to every part in their work, church, all around Ireland to put this important cause" said of the country. It is really school or pub. There'll be on singing performances Aine Lawlor who fronts easy to get involved, par- concerts in local halls and over the weekend of 4th the Give Us A Song! cam- ticipants simply register GAA clubs. And there'll February to mark UN des- paign. “As someone with giveusasong@the- be lots of sing songs at ignated World Cancer whose life has been signif- carolinefoundation.com home too. Day. The money raised icantly changed by medi- and will be supported in During their recital, gig, will go to the Caroline cal science I am a firm how to get started. Give concert or sing-along, Foundation for Cancer believer in the potential of Us A Song! will run from people are being asked to Research. research to decode and Friday 1st February until raise funds for the "We'd love people in ultimately defeat cancer.” Monday 4 February. Caroline Foundation for villages, towns and cities The Caroline Like last year, some Cancer Research. Helping to launch the 'Give Us a Song' campaign for the Caroline Foundation were twins Mackenzie and Georgia Dixon from the Harbour Ukulele Group from Bray and Chloe Foster from Greystones. Bray retains 'clean' status in IBAL ranking Registration opens for Junk Kouture BirdWatch Ireland Wicklow events According to the final litter survey of 2018 by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), Bray is again 'Clean' and in 27th spot in the ranking of 40 town and cities. While Last week registration officially opened for all Branch Events: Branch talks are held in the Glen almost all of Ireland's main towns are clean, pockets of our cities continue to be littered and students planning to take part in this year's Bank View Hotel on the second Tuesday of every month. of Ireland Junk Kouture fashion competition. Admission to indoor meetings is free and open to are not improving. Budding designers have until the 21st January to everyone, however, we would be very grateful for An Taisce, who carry out the surveys on behalf of IBAL, commented in its Bray report: "Bray has consistently enter this year's couture competition. contributions towards covering the cost of the retained its clean status without being able to eliminate certain heavily littered sites. The Main Street, Bray Civic meeting room. Outdoor events are free of charge Centre and Bray Promenade were all top ranking sites - they were not just good with regard to litter but were Students can register and submit their creations on and are open to everyone. also very well presented and maintained. Litter problems persist at certain spots along Upper Dargle Road - this the website www.boijunkkouture.com/ or on the Outing to East Coast Nature Reserve: Saturday has been a problem site for a long number of years. Another heavily littered site was a miscellaneous building / 19th January. 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Last year saw a 2018, with Waterford City again Ireland's cleanest city. fowl, including Oystercatcher and Curlew, Minister Bruton said, "Combating litter is part of a much wider challenge - how we use our resources effec- record number of applicants with over 1,500 designs Shoveler and Shelduck. Merlin and Peregrine have entered which were whittled down to just 80 final- tively and adapt to recognise environmental damage more generally. Litter is a very tangible, visible example of also been quite regular here of late. Meet at rail- the kind of damage that is being done. It is vital that communities, businesses and local authorities in towns all ists. The grand final will take place on 2nd May in way crossing at end of Sea Road, Newcastle, at across Ireland, work together to manage waste properly and reduce litter. I hope the recognition these awards the 3Arena. 10am." provide spur others on to come together to make changes in their local areas." 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A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL the planning authority within the period of 2 weeks beginning Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 I William Doyle intend to I, Juris Godins seek on the date of receipt by 2461269, Email: eugene apply for permission for retention permission for the authority of the revised construction of 6 detached newspaper and site notices. A @alphaplandesign.com) construction of agricultural submission or observation YOUR Seeks planning permission dwellings, connection to all yard with access laneway must be accompanied by the services, widening of and placement of a mobile prescribed fee within except in for a dwelling with existing entrance, new the case of a person or body who connection to services, house for use as a storage has already made a submission or entrance for existing observation. driveway and associated dwelling, new road and unit at Ballintruer More, works at Kilmolin, footpath to proposed Stratford, Baltinglass, Co. Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow for dwellings and associate Wicklow. WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL L. Downes and J.M. works at Togher Beg, The planning application AD Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 Jungblut. The planning Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. may be inspected or application may be The planning application purchased at a fee not 2461269, Email: eugene @alphaplandesign.com) inspected, or purchased at may be inspected or exceeding the reasonable purchased at a fee not cost of making a copy at Seeks planning permission a fee not exceeding the exceeding the reasonable for retention of storage reasonable cost of making the offices of Wicklow cost of making a copy at the County Council, County shed and concrete HERE! a copy, at the offices of the offices of Wicklow County Buildings, Wicklow during surfaced yard, both planning authority during its Council, County Council its public opening hours ancillary to existing public opening hours and a Buildings, Wicklow Town, and a submission or dwelling, and associated submission or observation during its public opening works at Curravanish, hours and a submission or observation in relation to WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL in relation to the application the application may be , Co. Wicklow for may be made to the observation in relation to the T. Nolan. The planning THE MIRACULOUS RA Form No. 10.2 (Phil. SITE NOTICE application may be made in made to the authority in authority in writing on writing on payment of the application may be Consulate) We Rachel and John Redmond, writing to the planning inspected, or purchased at intend to apply for permission for payment of the prescribed prescribed fee within PRAYER authority on payment of the a fee not exceeding the Republic of the Philippines development at this site fee within the period of 5 prescribed fee within 5 the period of 5 weeks Mountain View, Lisheen Road, weeks beginning on the reasonable cost of making Embassy of the Philippines Brittas Co. Wicklow. weeks from submission of beginning on the date of a copy, at the offices of the Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many London, United Kingdom date of receipt by the application to Planning receipt by the authority of favours. This time I ask you this very special one. The development will consist/ planning authority during consists of the construction of a authority of the application. Authority. the application. its public opening hours (Mention request) Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and NOTICE OF PUBLICATION 41.2 square metre single storey and a submission or place it within your broken Heart where your Father bedroom extension to the side of the existing dwelling, the WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL observation in relation to sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes it will become your In compliance with Sec. 7 of construction of a 48.8 square the application may be favour not mine. Amen. RA. No. 10172, a notice is metre garage / store and asso- Amanda Oloughlin and Peter Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 I Aiden Ward intend to apply made to the authority in hereby served to the Public ciated site works. Nolan seek permission for 2461269, Email: eugene for permission for a new writing on payment of the Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication that Eva Grefaldeo Denuyo Retention permission for the 65.9m2 two storey extension @alphaplandesign.com) dwelling, wastewater treat- prescribed fee within and favour will be granted. has filed with this Office a existing planning permission the period of 5 weeks exempt rear developmemt to the with habitable space over, to Seeks planning permission ment unit & polishing filter, petition for clerical error beginning on the date of existing house, floor area 32.3 the side of existing 123.2m for a single storey extension new well, new entrance lane Never known to fail particularly in the sex from square metres. receipt by the authority of house at 53 blacklion manor to the rear of dwelling and and associate works at “F” (Female) to “MALE” in The planning application may ramp to front access and the application. the Report of Birth of JEFFRY be inspected or purchased at a , greystones, co Wicklow. Ballard, Trooperstown, M.M.; M.K.; D.H.A. associated works at 29 GREFALDEO DENUYO who fee not exceeding the reasonable Laragh, Co. Wicklow. The cost of making a copy, at the Roger Casement Park, Bray, was born on 01 July 2007 at offices of the planning authority The planning application planning application may be WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Dublin, Ireland and whose Co. Wicklow for D. Rowan. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN during its public opening May be inspected or pur- The planning application inspected or purchased at a I Tony O Kane intend to apply parents are EVA GREFALDEO hours. The planning application fee not exceeding the rea- for permission for erection of may be viewed online at chased at a fee not exceed- may be inspected, or DENUYO and JEFFRYJAMILI sonable cost of making a 958.3 sqm agriculture storage DENUYO. www.wicklow.ie, under planning ing the reasonable cost of purchased at a fee not Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never online enquiries. copy at the offices of shed, 396 sqm agriculture making a copy at the offices exceeding the reasonable storage shed, new farmyard, was it known that anyone who sought thy aid or fled A submission or observation in cost of making a copy, at Wicklow County Council, Any person adversely relation to the application may of Wicklow County Council, upgrade of existing entrance to thy protection was left unaided. Inspired by this affected by said petition may be made in writing to the plan- county buildings , Wicklow the offices of the planning County Council Buildings, and lane off public road, new confidence I fly onto Thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my file his written opposition ning authority on payment of the during it's public opening authority during its public Wicklow Town, during its section of laneway to farmyard, prescribed fee, €20, within the with this Office not later hours and a submission or opening hours and a public opening hours and a new well, new wastewater Mother. To Thee do I come, before Thee I stand, sin- period of 5 weeks beginning on submission or observation treatment system and soil than 24th January 2019 the date of receipt by the observation in relation to the submission or observation in ful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate in relation to the application polishing filter and associate (Signed) authority of the application, application May be made to relation to the application despise not my petition but graciously hear and and such submissions or may be made to the works at Prospect Lower, observations will be considered the authority in writing on may be made in writing to Newcastle, Co. Wicklow. The answer me. Amen. SENEN T. MANGALILE authority in writing on by the planning authority in payment of the prescribed payment of the prescribed the planning authority on planning application may be making a decision on the fee within the 5 weeks fee within the period of 5 payment of the prescribed inspected or purchased at a fee Consul General application. The planning not exceeding the reasonable Never known to fail. Publication promised. authority may grant permission beginning on the date of weeks beginning on the fee within 5 weeks from cost of making a copy at the subject to or without conditions, receipt by the authority of date of receipt by the submission of application to Dated this 27th day of offices of Wicklow County December 2018 or may refuse to grant the application. authority of the application. Planning Authority. S.K. permission. Council, County Council Buildings, Wicklow Town, during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within 5 weeks from TOPLACEYOURADCALL: 01-2869111 submission of application to Planning Authority.