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homes & businesses WICKLOW WE DELIVER!- for 30 years NORTH EDITION to 44,500 Delivered 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, ENNISKERRY, BRAY, GREYSTONES, DELGANY, KILCOOLE, NEWCASTLE, KILQUADE, ASHFORD, KILPEDDER, NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY, KILMACANOGUE, LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, ROUNDWOOD. 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 Arklow 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 County Wicklow do munity. 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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 Dublin & 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.