homes & businesses WICKLOW WE DELIVER!- for 30 years SOUTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL SECRETARIES PROTEST MINI MOTO CHAMP WICKLOW ROTARY page 10 page 14 page 16 TimesSOUTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: RATHNEW, WICKLOW, GLENEALY, BRITTAS BAY, AVOCA, WOODENBRIDGE, , SHILLELAGH, TINAHELY, REDCROSS, BALLINACLASH, AUGHRIM, RATHDRUM, DONARD, DUNLAVIN, CARNEW, COOLATTIN, , BLESSINGTON. Tuesday 24th September 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] LABOUR SWITCH HORSES The Wicklow Labour Party Constituency Executive decided at a meeting last week to recommend that Wicklow Town-based Cllr Paul O’Brien should replace the veteran Trade Unionist Jack O’Connor as their candidate for the next General Election.

The decision was made Labour veterans believe proposal to recommend on the proposal of Jack that a two-candidate strate- that I would replace him as O’Connor himself. Both gy is needed to secure a our party’s candidate for Cllr O’Brien and Jack seat. Wicklow in the next O’Connor confirmed that Former TD, Cllr Anne General Election. the plan now is to hold a Ferris has declared that she Therefore, I will be seek- selection convention as will not be running in the ing the nomination at a soon as possible. To this General Election, which selection convention. end they’ll be working has led to speculation that While this opportunity is closely with the National Labour might also run Ian coming a lot sooner than I Executive of the Party but McGahon who narrowly had expected, I could also they both reiterated that the missed out on a seat in not let it pass me by. I will selection of a candidate is Bray’s West Ward in the continue to work as hard as ultimately entirely a matter Local Election in May or I can as a Councillor for all for the membership here in indeed former Bray based the people in the Wicklow. With O’Brien’s councillor Ronan Constituency. However, I support base being in and McManus. firmly believe that around Wicklow Town, it Speaking last week, Cllr Wicklow Town, the raises the question of O’Brien stated “Our surrounding areas and whether Labour will also Executive Committee indeed the South East of run a candidate in the north yesterday evening decided our county have suffered of the county. Many to endorse Jack’s from the absence of a

Transition Year students from Dominican College Wicklow are pictured on a visit to Multimetals Recycling Ltd last week

locally based TD since 2016. Since then we have Liam Kavanagh’s time in been rebuilding and last the Dáil. Saying that if I May we took an important am elected, I intend to step when we returned two represent the entire County Councillors for the County to the best of my first time in a decade. ability. Moreover, Ian McGahon “My colleague Cllr came in a close 5th in the Anne Ferris has decided Bray East four-seater and not to run this time and I greatly appreciate her Anne Waitera Burke support and indeed that of almost doubled our vote in our other former TD and Greystones, even though Minister Liz McManus at we only decided to contest last evening’s meeting. that area three weeks Jack O’Connor made it before the election. clear from the very outset “Across the major of his involvement here in population areas of Bray County Wicklow, both at and Wicklow we polled Constituency Council more than 9% of the first meetings and in various preference vote, double our media interviews etc, that performance in 2014 and he would only accept the 2016. Indeed, Labour was nomination if no one from the only party which won the local Labour Party organisation was prepared two additional seats in to contest. Wicklow in the recent local At that time, we were elections and we came severely demoralised from a position of having having lost all our public no representation at all. representatives in the elections of 2014 and Continued on Page 3 WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019 Two Marys Golf Classic raises €8,200 The total amount raised by this year’s Two Marys golf classic was €8,200, with the proceeds going to Greystones and District Cancer Support. The Two Marys has now raised over €80,000 for Greystones Cancer Support since starting the event.

The Two Marys event, known as the drive for Men was won memorial golf classic Two Marys, which took by David Martin while has now become one of place in Greystones Paula Brennam won the the largest participating Golf Club in June . ladies longest drive. charity golfing events in The format of the Nearest the pin was won Leinster. competition for this year by Simon Bryan. This event was set up was two shot-gun starts We would like to by family and friends with a four-person thank all our Sponsors due to the tragic death scramble team event and especially of the ‘Two Marys’, and the day proved to be Greystones Golf Club namely, Mary Nolan an outstanding success for their generosity and and her daughter, Mary with 208 people repre- Bradshaw in 2003. senting 52 teams taking support in hosting this They both suffered from part. event. The support Cancer and died within The winning team from our Sponsors one Week of each other. with a superb score of enables the event to take A record entry of 52 52.7 was Kevin Barry, place and raise much teams topped off an out- Pat Gerraghty, Vincent needed funds for this JJ Byrne gets ready to race to the beach for the ‘Men’s Dip in the Nip’ in aid of Wicklow Hospice, at Brittas Bay. standing day at the 17th Heffernan and David very worthwhile local annual golf charity McInerney. The longest charity. Cake Sale Sustainable gardening course

A cake sale in aid of Bray Seniors Christmas Party Bray Tidy Towns have partnered with Wicklow County will be held in Villa Pacis after the 10.30am and Council to be able to offer you a Sustainable Gardening 12 noon Masses on Sunday 29th September. Course at Killruddery gardens. Organisers are asking everybody to come along and support this worthy cause. This course is spon- will run for five sessions. ticipants will need to sored by the Heritage The course offers partici- chose either the 10am - Office of Wicklow pants the chance to learn 12pm slot or 12.30 - County Council and Bray how to live more sustain- Open Door Golf 2.30pm. Participants must Tidy Towns with the sup- ably, alternatives to spray- Classic port of Killruddery House ing, pollinator friendly be able to attend all 5 ses- and Gardens. It is open to plants for every situation, sions. To get a free place The recent Reggie Corrigan Open Door Golf Classic all Tidy Towns groups, how to create wildflower you need to email aoife- was a great success. Following the competition the residential groups and meadows that last, create [email protected] and players enjoyed a meal, raffle and the prize-giving. individuals interested in and maintain allotments, write Killruddery in the community gardening to how to improve The winning team comprised of Gerry Lyster, subject line. Please indi- Martin Walsh, John Lyster and Tony Schofield with improve Bray area. hedgerows for local biodi- cate if you would like the Reggie Corrigan, Ken Doherty, Breffni O'Rourke The course, which was versity. and Paul Morris taking 2nd place. 3rd prize went to featured several times on Two workshops will be 10am or 12.30 slot in your Ann Irwin, Pat Irwin, Paddy O'Sullivan and Bernie RTE Nationwide in 2019 held each Sunday and par- email. O'Sullivan. “Many thanks to all the players, sponsors and those who donated raffle prizes. All funds will go towards activities for adults with physical disabil- Purple House Camino 2020 ities at Open Door Day Centre, Vevay Road, Bray. Next year's competition is booked for September Information Evening 18th 2020. Make walking the Camino one of your goals for 2020 and Kilcoole mental help Purple House to support families living with health support group cancer. On Wednesday 25th September at “Come along to our Information Kilcoole Mental Health Support Group will be hold- 7pm in Purple House Cancer Support Evening to hear from our Tour Guide ing three coffee mornings as part of their ‘Listening Centre, Aubrey Court, Parnell Road, Week’ where the community can talk to them about Company Follow The Camino, as Bray, there will be a short mental health in the area. Everyone will be entered well as the experiences of previous Information Evening to hear all about into a free draw. It takes place in Nicky’s Village participants. For more information or their Camino 2020 Trek. Market on Monday 30th September 10am-12pm; to register your interest, contact Wednesday 2nd October 2pm - 4pm; and Saturday The trek will take place from the Stephanie at Purple House on At the cheque presentation to Greystones Cancer Support were (back row) 5th October 12am -2pm. 23-30 May 2020 will include a fully guided trek over 6 days from Sarria 012866966 or email info@purple- Philip Nolan and Martin Nolan, and (Front Row); Liz Nolan, Kathleen KILA to Santiago de Compostela. house.ie.” Kelleher (Greystones Cancer Support) and Eadaoin Kinsella.

KILA are returning to Greystones on Saturday September 28th to the Hot Spot Music Club. Their Attention all BRAY WICKLOW playing is, as always with Kila, energetic and inspired, while the band - still led by the O’Snodaigh Teachers and Vevay Rd, Bray brothers, Colm, Rossa and Ronan - retain their wonderful sense of musical adventure. Doors open Students in Bray! LOCAL 8pm. Tickets on sale now. Limited Seating. Tickets Times • Free Fitting www.thehotspot.ie. Phone 087 291 7519 The Rotary Club of Bray are is published by • Free Measuring running their Youth Leadership Wicklow Times, 5 Eglinton Road, Bray. Service Woodenbridge bible Development Competition again Tel: 01-2869111 this year. • Free In Home Contacts: meetings This is part of a national competition to select Advice & Design 24 young people to represent at the Service Shay Fitzmaurice, Managing Editor - On Sundays in the Civil Room in the Woodenbridge [email protected] Lodge, from 6pm to 7pm, the life and teachings of European Parliament in Strasbourg. Students • No Obligation between 15 and 17 years of age are eligible to Jesus are presented, ministering freely from the Quote Ian Colgan, News Editor - [email protected] Bible. These talks are to appreciate the life of Jesus enter, and there have over the years been many and to try and find true peace and happiness. Feel notable winners from Bray schools. *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* Erika Doyle, Features Editor - [email protected] free to come and listen. The speakers are Avril and For more information contact Una Whelan at Jenita (086 662 7681). 0868091117. Tel: 286 5057 Fax: 201 4335 www.acmeblinds.com email: [email protected] General enquiries - [email protected] WICKLOW

Tuesday 24th September 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 WICKLOW ONE OF IRELAND’S WORST AFFECTED COUNTIES FOR BURGLARIES A total of 9,104 burglaries have occurred in Co.Wicklow over the past decade, according to new analysis carried out by PhoneWatch. This is equivalent to one in every five homes or businesses in the county experiencing a break-in during this time.

The analysis shows that when rates have been 31% higher. month which had some shocking compared to the nationwide bur- Overall, November is the statistics. In Wicklow We’re glary rate of an average of one highest month for burglary for lucky to have such dedicated Reece Henderson with Jordi and Joni Butterworth at the Student Climate Strike at Carysfort in every seven homes or premis- many years, accounting for 11% and hardworking Gardaí. National School in Arklow. Speaking last Friday, Social Democrats Councillor and Chair of es being burgled Wicklow is one of break-ins on average. In most Unfortunately, their numbers Wicklow County Council Climate Change and Biodiversity Action Strategic Policy Group, of the worst affected counties recent years, there has been a and resources have been deplet- Jennifer Whitmore, said “It’s been very exciting seeing how engaged the young people of Wicklow for burglary. There’s been 36% rise in burglaries in January and ed in recent years. So, despite have been on this, as it is their future that it will impact.” increase in burglaries to nearly February, with burglaries during their hard work crime figures 400 so far this year. these two months almost dou- are on the rise in Wicklow. We With 2,657 Bray Garda bling over the past decade. need to do something about this Station recorded the most bur- There is positive news in how as a community. I will continue Wicklow farmer running for IFA presidency glaries of any of Wicklow’s people are improving their home to push nationally for more Garda stations. Greystones protection over the past decade. Gardaí in our county, as well as Cattle, sheep and tillage farmer Angus Woods from Ballinabarney is running for the position (1,502) and Arklow (895) were Today, 49% of Irish homes have more resources for those Gardaí. of Irish Farmer’s Associaition President, taking over from Joe Healy from Galway. the second and third highest an alarm. There has been a con- “ Right now, new plans are respectively while with just 109, siderable increase in the number being drawn up for the 2020 Angus, the youngest candidate at 48 years of age, farms a total of 117 hectatres in a mixed enterprise, consist- Avoca received the lowest num- of people opting for a monitored Wicklow Divisional Policing ing of 60 suckler cows, 370 breeding ewes and 27 ha of spring barley. ber of burglary reports for the alarm system. 36% of alarms are Plan. This means anyone who Aoccirding to the IFA website, “As National Livestock Chairman, Angus Woods represents Irish Livestock county. now monitored by a professional wants can submit suggestions to farmers on the Meat and Livestock Board of An Bord Bia (Irish Food Board), the national marketing and promo- While the darker months have 24/7 service for added peace of help improve policing and safe- tional body for beef and sheep. Mr. Woods is currently the Vice-Chairman of the Commission Civil Dialogue shown higher levels of burglary mind. ty, and tackle crime, in our area. Group on Animal Products (Beef, Sheep and Beekeeping) and represents Irish livestock farmers’ interests as a for many years, this has become Stephen Donnelly has said People who’d like to hear more, member of the COPA/COGECA Beef Working Party.” a more pronounced trend in he’s calling a public meeting in or to share ideas, are welcome to Angus’s other achievements outside of farming include representing Ireland in the senior World recent times. Over the past response to increasing crime fig- come to our public meeting on Championships for rowing. He joined the National Livestock Committee in 2011 and by 2015 was elected as its decade, the research shows that ures in the county. Monday 30th September at Chairman. For the position of IFA President, Angus is running against candidates from Cavan, Cork and when the clocks go back, until “I attended a meeting of the 7:30pm in the Royal Hotel in Tipperary. Co-ordinating his campaign is Alice Doyle from Co. Wexford. There will be more than 20 debates they go forward again, burglary Joint Policing Committee this Bray”, concluded Donnelly. taking place around the country as part of the campaign, before the IFA members (73,000 people) cast their votes in December. Labour switch horses

Continued from Page 1 misery will not be Party in Wicklow, despite addressed by the, ‘Leave disagreeing with many of “Jack played an impor- it to the Market’ approach the decisions of the last tant role in the progress of the two dominant Government. Like myself we have made, but he is Conservative Parties, he considers the endless strongly of the view that which now operate a very as we now have two unhealthy virtual elected Councillors, we comfortable cabal. They should offer the people a actually enjoy a huge seat candidate who is from the bonus here in Wicklow County and who they with 80% of the Dáil have already endorsed at seats on less than 50% of the ballot box. the first preference vote. “I am also delighted We have no time to lose. that he has agreed to stay “Paul has demonstrated involved in the Jack O’Connor enormous commitment Constituency as I think he and strength of character still has a role to play. He Commenting on the both in his personal life intends to run for the decision Jack O Connor and in the political and voluntary position of said “While we have community area. Having County Organiser for the made some progress in suffered defeat in 2014 he party at the upcoming rebuilding The Labour stuck with the idea of Party in Co Wicklow, we building a real Labour AGM and I hope he will Ian McGahon be elected unanimously.” know we still have a dis- tance to go. Winning two seats on the Council and division among those on coming so close to a third the Left as completely was an important step. counter-productive. He Now that we have local came back to win a seat Councillors elected again, on the Council comfort- it is important to take the ably last May. He is an next step by offering the experienced and a skilled people a local person who representative, serving they have already among other things as the endorsed at the ballot box, as a candidate for national President of the the General Election. Irish Soccer Referees “Crucial issues around Society and is a strong the provision of decent Community person. He will represent the people sustainable well-paying Cllr Paul O’Brien will of Co Wicklow excellent- secure jobs, housing, seek nomination at the Cllr Anne Ferris said ly in Dáil Eireann, if they childcare and eldercare as selection convention she will not run well as ending commuter choose to elect him.” WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019 Councillor Bourke appeals solar farm decision Cllr Sylvester Bourke has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála (ABP) following Wicklow County Council’s refusal to grant permission for a solar farm on his land at Killiniskyduff, Arklow. Cllr Bourke lodged an permission, stating that and justify the develop- and flood hazard and prise. I’m hoping to application in June for a the site is located within ment, including a visual could impact upon traffic connect it to the grid. solar farm on a 0.86 ha lands zoned for Open impact assessment, glint safety in the area.” Solar energy is the direc- portion of land on his Space in the Arklow and and glare assessment, A submission was tion the Council wants to poultry farm (including Environs Local Area habitat & wildlife assess- received by the Council go in itself; it has just substation building and Plan 2018, and should be ment, surface water expressing concerns approved the solar ancillary site services maintained in its current assessment, and flooding about the environmental panels for the car park at and works) adjoining undeveloped natural assessment. and visual impacts of county buildings and the Templerainey Stream, to state in the interest of The Council’s decision another solar farm in the roof of Arklow swim- the south of visual and natural states that “it is consid- area. ming pool also has solar Wicklow Killinskyduff ESB amenity. ered that the proposed Speaking to panels. It’s a no-brainer. sub-station. There are The Council’s decision development would lead Times, Cllr Bourke The Council turned it four other solar farm also took into considera- to the unnecessary expressed his disappoint- down as they say it’s developments in the tion that the develop- removal of an important ment and surprise with zoned for Open Space immediate area. ment would require the local habitat, would the Council’s decision It would be a ‘micro- extensive removal of detrimentally impact and said he remains and will require the generation’ (the genera- existing trees and natural upon the visual amenity hopeful that ABP will removal of trees. I’m tion of electricity on a habitat. The Council’s of the area, could preju- give him the go ahead. disputing this, the trees small scale for domestic decision also noted that dice the future develop- “This is a small-scale are felled every few use) solar photovoltaic the application lacked a ment of surrounding development of about years anyway as they (PV) farm consisting of detailed Environmental lands and impact upon 1,000 panels and approx- grow close to the power groups of solar PV pan- Report to outline and the current and future imately 300KW, it won’t lines overhead.” els erected on steel quantify the impacts of residential amenities of be a carpeting. I’m hop- ABP is due to make a Students from Arklow CBS striking for climate action on Friday frames. the proposed solar farm the area, could give rise ing to establish a viable decision in January The Council refused on the surrounding area to a public health risk alternative farm enter- 2020. Councillor calls for Carnew National School is top of designated poster area the class for battery recycling

Green Party Councillor for Greystones Municipal District, Lourda Carnew National School has become top of the class for Ireland aims to bring the WEEE Ireland said: “We Scott, is calling for designated poster areas with equal space for battery recycling in Wicklow, as part of the WEEE environmental pro- are extremely grateful candidates for the next Local Elections. Pledge battery recycling programme. gramme onto the school for the hard work that curriculum and inspire students, families, and Scott says, “The majority of election posters are made from corrugated plastic, a the next generation to staff have once again single-use material that can take over 400 years to biodegrade. With candidates Students and teachers become guardians of our printing anything from 50 - 150 posters each, this sort of plastic waste is Tidy Towns groups from the school collected planet. This will include contributed, in managing unacceptable. In addition to their visual impact they often provide a hazard to the equivalent of over a new set of educational to collect such an cyclists, pedestrians and other pavement users.” awarded grants to 3,400 AA batteries, plac- assets for schools and impressive volume of “People made it very clear to me during the recent campaign that they are sick of ing them on top of the parents, with lesson waste batteries. posters being used during local elections. This feeling is echoed nationally with a leader board in Wicklow. plans, activity sheets and “Because of their survey by Claire Byrne Live/Amárach Research in 2018 showing that 77% of Irish tackle biodiversity loss The WEEE Pledge other materials being efforts, we were able to people thought the current use of posters during election campaigns should be Through The Community Foundation for programme continues to provided to help in edu- banned. This result was confirmed locally through an online survey from add to our monetary con- Ireland’s Biodiversity grant round, 56 go from strength to cating children around e- tributions to our long- Greystones Tidy Towns. strength as one of organisations covering each county in waste issues, and to sup- standing charity partner “I have tabled a motion for the next Greystones Municipal District meeting to Ireland’s most successful port the continued Ireland have been awarded funding to LauraLynn, which will discuss how we can introduce European style designated poster areas for the next environmental schools’ growth of the WEEE local elections. These areas will be managed by the local authorities, giving equal carry out local biodiversity studies. education programmes. Pledge programme. go a long way to support space to each candidate while still allowing people to familiarise themselves with The programme’s explo- Long standing ambas- the incredible work of In Co. Wicklow, the successful applicants were who’s running and serving as reminders of the elections taking place. I am raising sador for WEEE Ireland’s only children’s Greystones Tidy Towns and Arklow Tidy Towns. sive growth continues this issue now so that we have time to prepare make candidates and voters aware Ireland’s battery recy- hospice.” Arklow Tidy Towns stated that they are “delight- apace, and now encom- of this change well in advance. I would hope that it will also give time for other cling efforts and every- ed to receive this generous philanthropic grant. Our passes a network of more Communities around Municipal Districts across the County to follow our lead. I believe that this change body’s favourite red community won best kept large town in 2019 and than 2,500 schools. the country are encour- at a local level will lead to a cleaner,more environmentally friendly and ultimately head, Bosco is thrilled to working with the local farmers on biodiversity was Phenomenally, stu- aged to recycle their more democratic process.” see the fantastic efforts a big part of our recent success. This funding will dents and teachers in waste batteries in local of boys and girls across enables us to catalogue, restore and preserve our schools across the coun- shops throughout the the country and was on town’s diverse and abundant habitats for our proud try collectively diverted hand to remind everyone year. For further infor- town flora and fauna over many years to come.” from landfill the equiva- of the worthy cause they mation on how your Successful applicants were awarded grants from lent of almost 1 million are supporting by taking school can take the €5,000 to €10,000 to conduct local biodiversity AA batteries in 2018. part. WEEE Pledge today visit studies with a trained ecologist and to engage oth- Heading into the new Leo Donovan, CEO of ers in the area including farmers to get a clear pic- academic year, WEEE www.weeepledge.ie. Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 ture of the biodiversity needs in their communities. Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.ie At the start of the year €200,000 was earmarked Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] for the Biodiversity grants from The Community Foundation for Ireland’s own funding and due to demand from community groups €100,000 was Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims added to the fund from the Department or Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, along with an addition- Wills, Probate & Estate Planning al €70,000 from a private donor. Minister Josepha Madigan commented on the additional funding “The Department was delighted to be able to con- Conveyancing / Probate Law tribute €100,000 to The Community Foundation for Ireland’s Biodiversity Fund, which has provided General Litigation grants to help communities develop local biodiver- sity plans. Biodiversity is a pressing social issue in For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do not Ireland and it is important that everyone is hesitate to contact Rory, Brian, Eilish or Clare-Ann. involved, not just government. This fund is a great example of how Government, communities and Rory P. Benville B.C.L. philanthropy have come together to create real, on Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. the ground impact.” Almost €1 million in funding was requested Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. from applicants, highlighting the desire to and Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. restore the native biodiversity of communities. The majority of applicants were from Tidy Towns *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a groups and local grass roots organisations. Pupils at Carnew National School with their collected batteries percentage or proportion of any award or settlement WICKLOW

Tuesday 24th September 2019 TimesLOCAL 5 WICKLOW

6 TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019 CREATING IRELAND’S LEADERS OF TOMORROW

IN BRAY TODAY ! Located on a 6 acre campus BIFE CAMPUS - A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Over 1,000 IN THE FIELD OF FURTHER EDUCATION with over Full Time Degree & 100 Teaching Dedicated - Professional - Passionate Diploma Students Staff For the past thirty years Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education. The Institute is a constituent Institute of Kildare and Wicklow ETB. At present the Institute has over one thousand full-time students studying at Degree, Diploma and Certificate level and over three thousand learners on part-time courses.

The Institute has a national profile attracting learners from all over Ireland and abroad.

It is located on Novara Avenue, on a six-acre site, only 150 metres from the town centre. The campus is also within walking distance Day Courses of the Dart Station. Plus 1,000 Consistently innovative and flexible in its approach, the Institute Part Time Morning Courses has maintained its leading role in Further Education. BIFE has established links with Third Level Colleges in Ireland and abroad Students Night Courses enabling our graduates to progress to higher education. BIFE - Vision for Bray

As part of their plan “BIFE The Vision” BIFE is expanding its educational and training facilities on its main campus on Novara Avenue, Bray. Future plans include: • Developing an Animal Hospital on the grounds of BIFE, managed by our Animal Care Department that boasts 4 Veterinary Scientists • Developing a new Media Centre for Film & TV consisting of TV studios and editing facilities. • Developing Astro turf all-weather pitch with both Gaelic and soccer dimensions and a running track to cater for BIFE’s Sports Department, facilities which would also cater for the needs of the local sports community.

Ray Tedders, Principal | Gabriel Allen, Deputy Principal Louise Fortune, Deputy Principal | Paddy McNulty, Deputy Principal Bray Institute of Further Education, Novara Avenue, Bray. T: 286 6111 or 282 9668 www.bife.ie WICKLOW

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8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019 Florentine site visit shows development on target for early 2020 opening

A delegation of Bray councillors and council management visited the Speaking after the Florentine site (now known as Bray Town Centre) last week to view the new site visit, Councillor Steven Matthews development. Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District said “Throughout the entire process of planning, design and construction of this development, councillors have been kept informed and have received monthly progress reports. This visit gave us an oppor- tunity to view firsthand the entire site from lower basement to roof level. “There has been con- sistent progress made on the construction timeline and at this stage it looks to be on target for construction to be practically com- plete by the end of the year. It will then require a fit-out which is dependent on the needs and shop layout of each retail tenant and this process should lead to a full opening in early next year. “I was very impressed with the internal layout and construction method informed that there are “Bray has been wait- offering for our town Pictured during a site visit to the Bray Town Centre (Florentine) development are Cathaoirleach of which creates an invit- high levels of interest ing over 20 years for and should increase for tenancies and many this centre and when it footfall for all other Bray Municipal District Councillor Steven Matthews, Enda Donahue of Oakmount and David Forde, ing openness and good units are at advanced opens it will substan- business throughout the Bray Munidipal District Administrator. circulation throughout the centre. We’ve been stage of uptake. tially increase the retail town centre.” Calls for government to increase funding to local authorities

Councillor Steven Matthews of The Green Party is calling on the Government to increase funding to all Local Authorities in the State to be used for a targeted campaign towards urban regeneration. The Greens are seeking an increase in the ‘block grant’ allocated towards local authorities each year to be ring-fenced specifically towards heritage led urban regeneration, town centre living and Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in innovation in retail and building use. Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, As Local Authorities ing we can’t apply for require resources and we Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to across the State decide on these grants.” are asking the varying the Local He said that the evalua- Government to consider a Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. Property Tax (LPT), tion of the Local Property Town Centre Fund ring- Tax will prove geographi- EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS Green Party Councillor fenced in grant form to Steven Matthews criti- cally challenging given all councils commensu- cised property tax as ‘a the variance across all rate with need, population local authorities and that Recycled: crude and unbalanced and ability to deliver. means of funding local future Governments Coupled with this we • Screened Topsoil services’ and noted that needed to focus on broad- Irish public spending ening the income stream would advocate the estab- • Screened no 2 soil through local authorities for councils and that this lishment of an EU Unit in was among the lowest in should include an incre- every local authority to • 4" Down Crushed Concrete Cllr Steven Matthews We also accept for recycling: • Clay • Stone • Concrete • Tarmac • Sand the EU. mental increase in the help source match fund • 4" Clean Crushed Concrete “The EU average spend block grant towards the and to learn through of public monies through targeted approach to town European average, urban networks from • 3" Down Crushed Concrete Local Government is centre regeneration; coupled with increased urban centres across • 3" Clean Crushed Concrete 23%. In Ireland it stands Business Improvement devolution of powers to Europe. at 8% and this is simply Districts, addressing Local Authorities. “Our town centres have • Crushed Concrete Fines not sufficient or good urban living, activating “Many of our regional a vital role to play in tran- We can organise SITE CLEARANCES - no job too big or small enough to allow Councils start up and incubator towns are in a state of sitioning towards a zero • Crushed Tarmac Fines carry out regeneration units in town centres, stagnation and decline. carbon economy; they are Yet templates exist to works and town improve- improving pedestrian also places of social • No 2 Stone ments. We are being let routes and overall acces- lead a sustained and cre- exchange that should be Also available: down by central govern- sibility around our towns. ative programme of ment with Wicklow far- We have very little wrig- regeneration; much of vibrant and alive. Current • Granite • Pebble • Sand ing particularly poorly gle room within the exist- which could be supported policy is failing and local and this badly effects ing financing of local by organisations such as government is best placed how much we have to government and many the Heritage Council. For to lead and inspire trans- Tel: 01 286 8119 Mobile: 087 664 1866 spend on our local com- funding sources are example, ‘The Scottish formation; all we need munities,” said Cllr piecemeal and require Town Centres First’ are the resources to do Matthews. “We would match funding. If we model could well be it,” concluded Cllr www.marrakeshltd.com like to see a much more can’t provide match fund- replicated here but it will Matthews. WICKLOW

Tuesday 24th September 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 9 Wicklow defies national trend The latest Residential Property Price Barometer launched by IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers, shows while house prices in a majority of locations have dropped slightly, apartment prices in most areas have increased.

The study, which covers actual fear of paying too much and get- IPAV has also called on the prices achieved by auctioneers in ting caught in negative equity, a Minister to extend the Help-to- the first six months of 2019, for sentiment that runs very deep and Buy scheme, due to expire at the the three bestselling property has become intergenerational end of this year, for a further two types - three and four-bed semis since the financial crisis.” years. and two-bed apartments - finds, IPAV, in a pre-Budget submis- “Historically home ownership when compared with the previous sion, called on the Minister for has delivered personal wealth and six months, there has been a drop Finance to support that the 3.5 security into old age for Irish peo- Saoirse Ronan’s Greystones house ‘Pine Lodge’ of -1.34pc for 3-bed semis and - times loan-to-income threshold for ple. However, the risk now with 1.68pc for 4-bed semis. Two bed mortgages be increased to 4.5 recent trends is that such wealth apartments have, on the other times income, to ensure those on will pass to vulture funds and Saoirse Ronan’s Greystones hand, seen an average increase of lower incomes who can afford other institutional purchasers of 1.35pc, with the cities of Cork, mortgage repayments are able to developments,” he said. Galway and Kilkenny experienc- access mortgage finance and not “In the current market the Help- house on market for €1.5m ing a much higher increase for this be forced into the rental market to-Buy scheme is a beacon of light property type. where rents far exceed the price of for young aspiring buyers very If you’re looking for a luxury home in one of the most sought after areas in the However, in Wicklow the servicing a mortgage. many of whom would not other- change in the six month period has Mr Davitt said the outcome of wise be able to purchase their own country, with an added splash of Hollywood glamour, you’re in luck, as Saoirse been: - 8.58pc for 2-bed apart- IPAV’s Property Barometer would homes,” he said. Ronan’s Greystones home Pine Lodge has just been put on the market. ments; - 1.52 pc for 3-bed semi- appear to indicate that the rules Home ownership rates in Ireland are falling from the high levels of Bought in 2017 for such a private setting greenery. On the ground four with en suites on detached houses; - 4.73 pc for 4- are pushing buyers to purchase € bed semi-detached homes. apartments or to locate in areas over 80pc to 70pc today and could 1.4m from economist and prestigious loca- floor there are intercon- the first floor. On the Pat Davitt IPAV Chief Executive with comparatively lower prices. be expected to drop to 60pc in 10 Alan and Caroline Gray tion.’ necting reception rooms second floor there is said it is still the case that second- “Young people are severally dis- years’ time, unless current policy of Gray’s café, the five Built in the 1970s with sliding doors and a room for a home cine- hand properties in many areas of advantaged in the current market,” changes, IPAV warns in it pre- bedroom Edwardian Pine Lodge is just uner dining room to the front ma, gym or full guest the country can be bought for less Mr Davitt said. “At a time when Budget submission. home is now on the 5,000 sq ft and has been of the house with three accomodation with a € than the cost of building the same they are but starting in their IPAV is also calling for the market for 1.5m. redisigned and mod- windows overlooking fully functional kitchen. property. “In some areas the dif- careers large numbers of them are scheme to be extended to cover It is thought that ernised by Saoirse the front garden and two The rear garden is ference is substantial,” he said. paying rents at levels way beyond second hand homes, saying it Saoirse is spending Ronan in the last two to the side. The kitchen secluded and dominated And he said there is no question the price of servicing a mortgage would encourage a more natural more time in New York years. The result is a features a large island by a granite flag patio of a new property bubble emerg- and are trying to save for a mort- movement in the market. The and London after buying luxurious stylish home with white marble and a series of raised ing. “The factor that led to the gage deposit at the same time, an Help-to-Buy scheme provides for a € 1.5m property in with touches of New counter top and baby beds surrounded by box quick ramping up of prices is the impossible task for many. a refund of Income Tax and DIRT Notting Hill last year. York décor. blue units. There is an hedging and containing same one that is now prompting “For those on incomes of paid over the previous four tax Galvin Property who Entry to the property unusual reading room fruit trees and herbs. would-be buyers to hold back. It’s €30,000 - €40,000 it is practical- years, limited to a maximum of are dealing with the sale is through private elec- opening to the rear patio Viewing of Pine a question of confidence, people ly impossible to buy any form of 5pc of the purchase price of a say ‘a property of this tric gates along a tree through French doors. Lodge is with Galvin want to buy at a reasonable price property even though they can home up to a value of €500,000. calibre and distinction is lined avenue, with man- The home features five Property and is by but on the other hand there is a well afford to.” The refund is capped at €20,000. not often available in icured lawns and mature substantial bedrooms, appointment only. WICKLOW

10 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019 WICKLOW SECRETARIES STRIKE! School secretaries across Co. Wicklow staged protests last week, demanding an end to their “humiliating” pay and condi- tions, which see most earning just over €12,000 a year, while being forced to sign on during school holidays. Hour-long demonstrations took place at around 250 schools across the country, after talks between trade union Forsa and the Department of Education broke down earlier in the week.

Forsa said the dispute by Nick Bramhill argue my case to get is over the government’s decent pay. refusal to address a two- Kevin’s N.S. in “In the beginning this tier pay system that Greystones, said she felt was very tough to do. leaves most secretaries she had no choice but to Now I do it and usually earning just €12,500 a strike. Flanked by teach- fall out with people over year, with irregular, ers and parents, the popu- it. I am humiliated every short-term contracts that lar staff member year asking for what force them to sign on explained: “I am working should be a right.” during the summer holi- 22 years and I am enti- Under the current pay days and other school tled to no sick pay and no regime which is in opera- breaks. pension. I have no tion since 1978, only a Felicity O’Dowd, the recognised pay scale and minority of school secre- school secretary at St. every year have had to taries are employed

John Brady TD supporting the school secretaries protest at St Brigid’s National School in Greystones

directly by the runs until the end of the many people won’t be pay, no sick pay, no real security that workers in Department of Education, year, adding that the aware of though, is that job security, certainly no this country should be giving them full rights to union’s claim will be most school secretaries occupational pensions, able to take for granted. sick pay and pensions considered shortly. are employed by their and no access to public “Most worryingly, the and other benefits. Forsa’s head of educa- local board of manage- service salary scales. The government appears to be However, the bulk of tion, Andy Pike, said: ment, often on poorly state should be a leader in dragging its heels when it staff - such as Felicity - “The two-tier low-pay paid and irregular short- providing fair pay and comes to finding a reso- are hired by school regime for school secre- term contracts. In fact, conditions for employees, lution to this issue. While management boards. taries has been in force most school secretaries but school secretaries the Workplace Relations Highlighting what she for more than four are not entitled to basic have fallen through the Commission has mandat- describes as “the reality decades. In that time things like sick pay or cracks.” ed that talks take place of no sick pay”, Felicity we’ve seen little if any pensions, and have to Fianna Fail’s Stephen between the government recalled: “I have never serious engagement from sign on during the school Donnelly TD also and the Unions, there has had sick pay, a right other the Department of holidays. announced his support for been no sign of any members of the school Education.” “There were schools school secretaries. He urgency on the govern- community are entitled Social Democrats Cllr taking part in the protest commented, “While ment’s part to make these to. For me, this meant Jennifer Whitmore has today all across Wicklow, school secretaries are talks happen. that during my working called on the Minister for which included St. commonly the longest “It is imperative that life I underwent 26 hours Education and Skills to Kevins and St. Brigids in serving, most trusted and the Minister ensures that of radiotherapy without bring school secretaries Greystones. I was often the most indispens- these negotiations take missing a day of work.” across Wicklow under delighted to see the local able members of staff, place as a matter of She added: “I also sign the remit of the support that the secre- they are utterly neglected urgency and that the on for five weeks over Department of Education taries received at the under the current model Department engages the summer. Anyone and employ them school gates this morn- of employment. meaningfully with a view who has done this will directly. ing, with many parents “At present, just 10% to finding a solution to know that the process is Cllr Whitmore said and teachers taking the of school secretaries are this issue. totally humiliating and “Any parent of school- time to stand with them. employed directly by the “While the Minister time-comsuming. I am going children will know This reflects the high Department of Education, has stated that he recog- the only member of staff that school secretaries are regard with which our with the remaining 90% nised this as a matter of in my school who has to the heart of any school school secretaries are being paid out of school concern in the past, talk sign on.” community. They are the held, and acknowledges funding. Many spend the is cheap and real action Cllr Jennifer Whitmore supporting the secretaries’ strike, with Felicity Meanwhile, the gov- first people our children their often unsung but summer months on social is now needed if the O Dowd, School Secretary of St. Kevin’s National School in Greystones ernment said Forsa’s pay see in the morning, and hugely important work. welfare and face serious future employment claim is a “follow-on they are people that help It’s time that the restrictions when taking prospects of school sec- claim from the current ensure the smooth run- Department of Education sick leave. The current retaries are to be protect- pay agreement”, which ning of any school. What value the important work model therefore denies ed”, Deputy Donnelly that these secretaries do secretaries the kind of concluded. and ensure they are treat- ed fairly and directly employed by the ‘Arklow ideal Department.” Speaking after visiting location for new a number of pickets in County Wicklow on Friday, John Brady TD Garda Divisional said “Our School Secretaries are invaluable Headquarters’ members of our school and our communities, Billy Timmins, Fine Gael election often working above and candidate, stated that Arklow is the beyond their job require- ments. They work on the ideal location for a new Garda front line, and are the Divisional Headquarters. first port of call for par- ents and students. “With the Garda Divisions of counties Without them, our Wicklow and Wexford about to be amalgamated schools would simply not following an operational review of the structures function. there will be a necessity to develop a new “I want them to know that they have the full Headquarters,” said Timmins. support of myself and The respective headquarters are currently in Sinn Féin. Their claim is Bray and Wexford town (a time distance of entirely justified. All they about 80 mins). Arklow is midway between both ask is to be employed as and is ideally located to cover both counties.” public servants, with the Timmins said that he was an advocate of the same contractual security original change to county structures and he is as their colleagues. They hopeful that the new proposals will improve have low pay, no holiday Garda operations. WICKLOW

Tuesday 24th September 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 11 Community groups facing closure due to insurance hikes Soaring insurance premiums and increased rates are threatening community groups across Co. Wicklow. Co Wicklow Public Participation Network (PPN) has warned that rising insurance costs and increased red tape are threatening the county's community and voluntary groups, as the Public Participation Networks published the results of a Cormac Breslin from Arklow (2nd from right) is commencing ESB’s prestigious Graduate major survey which clearly illustrates the grip the insurance crisis has taken on Irish Development programme. Cormac is pictured at his induction in The Castleknock Hotel in Dublin society. Nearly half of community and voluntary groups have had to reduce their with Jerry O’Sullivan, Deputy Chief Executive of ESB, Aoife Mulvaney, and Adrian Doyle. They activities due to rising insurance costs. will be joined by 74 other graduates who will excel their careers in a range of disciplines including Finance, IT, HR, Commercial, Marketing and Engineering across the organisation. Commenting on the recreation and sports only £1,500 for the same insurance premiums publication Helen facilities. The govern- service in the UK. This rise. This is leading to Howes of the Wicklow ment is standing by discrepancy is not many households being PPN said “The figures in while they are being acceptable. squeezed and businesses ‘WE WILL SIMPLY GO BROKE’ this survey merely con- driven into the ground “It’s clear that every- across Wicklow facing In more bad news for County Wicklow’s Any hike should be staggered at the discretion of the firm what we are hearing by rising insurance pre- one, except vested inter- closure as a result of small businesses, many were informed they Local Authority over a five-year period. This will mean every day of the week. miums. If these soaring ests, loses under the cur- soaring public liability are facing increased commercial rates next the increase is limited and spread over time rather than The infrastructure of insurance costs continue rent system. One of the premiums. I have been year as certificates were issued by the the current process of a single, large increase. volunteering in Ireland unabated, it will have a issues is the book of working with a number Valuation Office this month. “We want to see properly planned Rate Relief is being threatened by devastating impact on quantum which has to be of Wicklow based busi- Schemes for Town Centres. We need to secure bal- spiralling insurance the fabric of communi- reformed to significantly nesses that provide out- Fianna Fáil TD Stephen Donnelly said “I have been anced regional development. We propose putting a rate costs, unavailability of ties all around the coun- lower awards for minor door leisure and adven- contacted by some amazing businesses in our county relief scheme on a statutory footing to allow Local insurance cover and try. injuries. It is also clear ture activities and they who’ve warned me they’ll simply go broke if they’re Authorities to reduce or eliminate rates on new busi- increasingly unreason- “In Wicklow, small that insurance compa- have seen their insur- forced to pay the kind of rates that they’re currently nesses in town centres and rural areas for up to two able exclusions and con- groups are finding it nies are boosting profits ance premiums rise to facing. The Valuation Office, which decides the size of years. Businesses that convert upper floors into accom- ditions. While SME’s increasingly hard to pay based on industry figures completely unsustain- the payments, issued Certificates to Wicklow premises modation should also be eligible for rate relief. typically close if they for insurance costs. It is for fraudulent claims able levels. In one case indicating the bills that people will be hit with next “We want an Inability to Pay Clause. Many busi- are hit with massive pre- made even more difficult that haven’t withstood their insurance has year. Since then I’ve been inundated with worried nesses struggle with cash flow issues or short-term mium increases, commu- by the fact that many of scrutiny. Whilst the increased from €2k to phone calls and emails from local businesses to say that profitability problems. We propose putting in place a nity groups tend to wind the grants available from Judicial Council Bill has over €30k in a six year their rates are due for massive hikes which have the formal appeal mechanism for businesses to the local down key activities and the Government to pro- been passed, the govern- period.” potential to make them go under. In some cases, the authority to restructure debt payments on the basis of soldier on. This means vide these essential com- ment really needs to get Brady continued “It is charges are set to more than double. an inability to pay. much of the impact of munity services cannot cracking in setting up not just businesses that “The advice I’d offer these people is not to give up “We want to see Increased Efficiency. The this crisis has being hid- be used for administra- the Council as a matter are affected; the recent yet. They have until the 14th of October to appeal their Government should ensure that every local authority den up to now because tion costs, such as insur- of urgency so that the survey by Public quote to the independent Valuation Tribunal. In the should prevent job losses and allow for enhanced data they are not closing. In ance. Book of Quantum can be Participation Networks meantime, I have written to the Valuation Office and collection, choice of direct debit payments rather than this context it is shock- “The withdrawal, in overhauled to bring has cast a light on the the CEO of Wicklow County Council calling for an two tranches of payments to help business cope with ing to see 47% of survey August, of British insur- Ireland into line with depth of the insurance urgent review of the current rates revaluation of all cash flow issues. This will save jobs, boost efficiency, respondents saying they er ‘Leisure Insure’ from pay-outs in other coun- crisis in the voluntary non-domestic property in County Wicklow. help raise revenue for local services and enable may have to close up.” the Irish market is also tries, and, with better and community sector “I believe there are four simple steps we can take to businesses to plan better. Remember the new rates Cllr Jennifer hitting Wicklow’s leisure regulation, reduce pre- too. In the recent survey avoid more problems in this area. We want the level of won’t apply until January 1st 2020. It’s not too late Whitmore said much sector hard and many are mia.” it was revealed that 83% rate increase on an individual business to be capped. to change this.” more urgency is needed at risk of closure Sinn Féin TD, John of groups in the sector from government to because of difficulties in Brady, described the have faced high insur- tackle soaring insurance sourcing reasonably insurance industry as ance premium hikes in premiums that are costed insurance for one that “lacks trans- the past 3 years, with a damaging small busi- their activities. One parency, accountability, significant number see- nesses and social enter- example given to an regulation and is forcing ing their premium costs prises around the coun- Oireachtas Committee businesses in Wicklow more than double. try. earlier this year showed close due to the unjusti- “Of these groups, “Voluntary groups are that that a child’s train fied insurance premium 30% are now paying the backbone of our operator for shopping hikes”. more than €1,500 annu- communities, providing centres faces an annual Deputy Brady said ally for insurance cover. play spaces, activity cen- insurance bill of around “Consumers and busi- As a result, groups tres, and community, €30,000 in Ireland, but nesses are seeing their across the State that run community centres, sports clubs and services for older people are fac- ing imminent closure or a wind down in their operations. 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12 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019

ational Women’s Enterprise Day takes place this year on October 17th with the theme of ‘Making It Happen’. Although women have always Ncontributed to the economic productivity of Ireland, they are still under-represented in the corporate world. Fewer women are self employed and start up their own businesses.

For this reason, it is There are many busi- To mark National Day-time Emmy nomi- vital for women to come nesses across the county Women’s Enterprise nee, award winning together and support being set up and run by Day, Local Enterprise author, noted TV chef and promote women led inspirational women. Office Wicklow is and innovative business businesses. There are This feature focuses on organising an event in woman. many networks where just a few. Ballyknocken House Figures released by women in business can Local Enterprise and Cookery School in Local Enterprise Offices meet in a supportive Offices are organising partnership with Local to coincide with the environment. Usually 17 entrepreneurial Enterprise Office launch reveal that 21, these groups will offer events across the coun- Wicklow. Expected 859 female participants networking opportuni- try under the theme of highlights include net- took part in training ties as well as training, ‘Making It Happen’, working while attendees programmes with their mentoring and opportu- funded by the participate in a cookery LEO in 2018, an nities for women to call Government of Ireland class, followed by a pre- increase of 18% on on other women with in partnership with sentation by the local 2017 figures. There was specialist expertise for Enterprise Ireland and NWED Ambassador for also a big increase in help. Local Authorities. 2019, Catherine Fulvio, the number of female

Louise D'Arcy PGA took over the Pro shop and coaching at Wicklow Golf Club in December 2017. Bringing her 25 years of coaching experience to the club, Louise has brought the Junior programme to Wicklow Golf Club and has coached approximately 250 junior golfers. In her short-time with the club, Louise has coached a lot of new beginners, both men and women, encouraging them to the game of golf. Louise is passionate about her sport and is really enjoying the retail side of her business that comes with the Pro shop. Louise offers private lessons, re-gripping and club repair services, along with all the golf equipment and apparel the avid Pictured is Joanne Hession, Entrepreneurs Academy; Lorraine Greene, Programme Manager, AIB Women in Enterprise Programme and Etáin Moran from Wicklow based ‘Oxygen Care’ who was golfer may need. a finalist in the Strategic Growth category at the AIB Women in Enterprise Awards 2019. Almost This month's shop special is an offer on all summer T-Shirts. 80 companies took part in the eight month programme which kicked off in December 2018 and Call in to see Louise or phone her on 087 7510727. saw businesses take part in a series of masterclasses across Ireland which aimed to enable par- ticipants to improve their leadership and communication skills. Tel:: 087 75 10 727 or email [email protected]

Sarahmarie Howes of Pretty and Pampered make up studio in Wicklow Town is a multi-award winning make up artist. Sarahmarie's most recent achievement was to be crowned with the 'Makeup Salon of the Year' award at the fourth Irish Hair & Beauty Awards in September 2019. Sarahmarie gained vast experience working on the international t.v and film circuit before deciding to set up Pretty and Pampered in 2015. The makeup salon is based in Beefit Women's Centre, The Anchorage, Wicklow Town and is open by appointment. Away from pampering the faces of Wicklow and film stars, Sarahmarie is a busy mum to her little boy. To book your appointment phone/text 086 2271429 or email [email protected] or message on Facebook. WICKLOW

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entrepreneurs benefiting from business mentoring through their Local Accelerate the growth of your start-up Enterprise Office last year - from 3,832 in Enterprise Ireland’s final Competitive Start Fund (CSF) of 2019 opens to all sectors for 2017 up to 4,565 in applications on Tuesday, September 24th. The €750,000 fund will provide up to €50,000 2018 (up by 19%). in equity funding for up to 15 successful applicants. The fund closes to applications at Heather Humphreys 3pm on Tuesday, 8th October. T.D., Minister for Business, Enterprise and The All Sector Competitive Start Fund is part of Enterprise Ireland’s strategy for increasing the Innovation said: number of High Potential Start-Up companies (HPSUs) that have the qualities to achieve key com- “Ireland has some of the mercial and technical milestones, including evaluating overseas market opportunities, building proto- world’s finest women in types, developing market entry plans and securing third party investment. business. We want to Individual entrepreneurs, early stage companies or prospective businesses that are active in the showcase their wonder- manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors are being encouraged to apply. ful work to encourage Those operating within subsectors such as Internet, Games, Apps, Mobile, SaaS, Cloud more women to get into Computing, Enterprise Software, Lifesciences, Cleantech and Industrial Products are also eligible. business. Supporting we want to see these start or grow their busi- the 31 Local Enterprise The Manager of Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Ups Unit, Jennifer Melia added: “In an and fostering female numbers grow even ness over the next year. Offices, we saw a higher increasingly challenging business environment, the provision of Enterprise Ireland’s funding and entrepreneurship is a more.” It’s great to see that take-up of supports by advisory supports has never been more crucial.” priority in Future Jobs Vibeke Delahunt, nearly 40% of new busi- female entrepreneurs Commenting on the announcement, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Ireland, our whole-of- Head of Enterprise at the ness owners in Ireland last year - from those Humphreys TD said: "The funding supports offered by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Government plan to pre- Local Enterprise Office are women, showing that that were looking to Innovation through Enterprise Ireland contribute greatly to nurturing the start-up eco-system in pare our businesses and Wicklow said: “We want the gender gap is nar- start a new business Ireland and supports like the Competitive Start Fund can often be the boost that a start-up needs to develop and realise the potential of their idea.” workers for the future. to highlight all the sup- rowing according to the venture by themselves to Full details on the All Sectors Competitive Start Fund, including the application form and eligibili- Last year, the LEOs pro- ports that can ‘make it latest Global those that wanted to ty criteria, can be accessed on the Enterprise Ireland website: www.enterprise- vided training to 22,000 happen’ for women in Entrepreneurship grow an existing family ireland.com/CSFAllSectors female entrepreneurs but Wicklow that want to Monitor report. Through business.”

I am Alli, a busy mum of two who loves glamour, fashion and above all SHOES! Cllr Irene Have you ever noticed a pair of worn-down high heels and thought 'I must get them fixed' but they get left at the back of the wardrobe because you just don't have the time Winters to drop them off at the cobblers and collect them days later? I had the same issue and was Cllr Irene Winters was elected to Wicklow not prepared to throw the high heels away, so I County Council in 2009 having been continuously developed a solution that prevents them from re-elected, including in the most recent 2019 wearing down in the first place. elections. Outside of politics Irene ran a successful Handy Heels are the simple solution to prevent travel agency alongside her mother in Wicklow Town your high heels from wearing down. Easy to use, for 20 years. Irene has served as a Director of Wicklow they prevent the clicking and slipping from exposed heel bars and prevent damage to County Tourism. In June 2013 she became a board wooden floors. With Handy Heels, you never member of Wicklow Enterprise Park and Wicklow Gaol have to visit a cobbler again. where she succeeded in re-establishing the right of the 'Handy Heels make Happy Heels' public to have representation on these boards in the future. Alli Leech Managing Director Handy Heels Ltd www.handyheels.com FFLORALLORAL AAFFAIRSFFAIRS Owner Anna Hayden has brought her daughter Chloe's dream of owning their own flower shop to reality after they opened the doors of floral affairs on 1st BRAY - GREYSTONES - GRAFTON ST Dec 2018. Anna brings her 10-years of experience as a The Ultrasound Suite is a private ultrasound service based within 3 GP clinics: the Bray Women’s Health Centre, qualified florist to the town, and her experience Greystones Medical Centre and Grafton Medical Practice. working in one of Dublin top florists has equipped her with the skills and knowledge Deborah Sudding, Clinical Specialist Sonographer, started the clinic 10 Delivery areas covered years ago with the purpose of offering immediate private ultrasound include Arklow, Aughrim that makes Floral Affairs so special & appointments at affordable prices in convenient locations. Examples of Personal. ultrasound scans they perform on a daily basis would be abdominal, & Avoca Anna was delighted pelvic, thyroid, fertility, early pregnancy, detailed anomaly, gender to have been short- determination and 3d4d scans. The sonographers who work in these listed for best new clinics are cherry-picked by Deborah and extremely proficient at what Business start up they do, offering patients a pleasant experience while producing high 32 Main Street, Arklow awards this month. quality diagnostic scans. Tel: 086 217 2659 www.theultrasoundsuite.ie E:[email protected] WICKLOW

14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019 Roundwood boy crowned Mini Moto Champion

Eight-year-old Fionn Stephens from Roundwood was crowned Irish Mini Moto Champion 2019 after winning all three races at the final round of the Irish Minibikes Championship in Athboy on Saturday 14th September. It was an 8 round Motox in the 90’s and championship that 00’s and his grandfather kicked off in March in competed on short cir- Mondello Park and took cuit’s and road races in Fionn to various circuits the 70’s and 80’s, after in both the north and racing motorcycles he south of Ireland. turned his hand to jet Fionn also took part skis and became multi- in the world Mini Moto ple British champion. championship earlier In 2020 Fionn will be this year which took entering his 5th racing place in Benidorm, and season with the aim of he took home a very entering the British credible 4th place. Cool Fab championship, Fionn is a third gener- and the European M ini ation motorcycle racer, Moto championship, his father competed at and also defending his national level in both Irish championship Fionn Stephens races accross the finsih line short circuits and crown. Well done to Gaelscoil Ui Cheadaigh player Kate Slattery who represented Wicklow, Gaelscoil Úi Cheadaigh and Bray Emmets (under 12 and football player) in Croke Park this summer. Kate played at half time in the GAA All Ireland Senior Championship hurling semi-final between Limerick and Kilkenny. MyMy dayday inin CrokeCroke ParkPark n Sunday 18th August I got to play Oat half time in the All Ireland minor hurling final. You may be wondering Cumann na how I was lucky enough to be able to participate in this game and I will mBunscol Wicklow explain that now. by Eoin Lawlor I play hurling for my Wicklow Times Participation Day (5th and 6th Class Girls Football) school St Patricks NS managed to stay cool. I Wicklow. In school I am couldn’t believe it when The opening fixture of the Cumann na mBunscol Year is upon us - The coached by Peadar de at the end they called out Wicklow Times Participation Day Blitz in Girls Football for 5th & 6th classes. Hora and Billy Cuddihy, my name and said I had The Blitz will take place in Bray Emmets GAA club on Thursday 19th sixth class teacher and won. It was amazing to September starting at 11:45am. There is no age limit and games are 9-aside. hurler with Eire Og think that I would be Greystones and Wicklow. playing at half-time in the There are no goal-keepers so scoring on the day will be points only. One day we were told we All Ireland semi- final. I were going to have a was told that they would Date: Thursday 19th September skills competition to see send me a letter in a few Time: 11:45am who would represent our weeks. When the note Location: Bray Emmets GAA Club school in the North East arrived, I was awfully Pictured is Eoin Lawlor at Croke Park Rules: 9-aside, no goal-keeper. Wicklow skills contest. surprised to find that it Please let Ronan Keddy, Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Oifigeach Peil na In the competition we said All Ireland final and had three skills to do. We mBan know through email/text (086 3021594) by Tuesday 17th September if not semi. Cycling Ireland launch had to do the ground your school will be in attendance and how many teams you will be sending. On Finally, it was August strike, soloing and shoot- the day, team mentors may be needed to referee games - thank you in advance 18th, All Ireland final community bike rides in Wicklow ing. We were given a cer- for your co-operation. Hopefully we will see plenty of schools represented on day. We met at Clonliffe tain number of points Community Centre at the day. Cycling Ireland has partnered with AXA Insurance to based on how well we eleven o clock. I was told **Please note change of day for Blitzes is now Thursdays** create AXA Community Bike Rides, an exciting new performed in each drill. I I would be corner for- programme that inspires people all over Wicklow to get out on managed to win the com- ward for Tipperary. I was their bikes. 5th and 6th Class Boys Football Participation Day petition by a point. very pleased when they 26th September at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds and Kilcoole GAA Therefore, I got to go to told me this because I had Community Bike Rides are free social leisure rides for adults of all ages Grounds/Venue to be confirmed - Boys’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age Bray Emmets pitch with a wanted to play for them. limit. Points only no goalkeeper. boy named John who At twelve o clock we left and abilities. A trained Ride Leader will ensure your cycle is both safe and came second place for the for Croke Park, we went enjoyable. Participants can choose from ‘Easy Going’ or ‘Challenging’ rides Camogie League Day next stage of the contest. into the dressing room meaning there is a distance and pace to suit everyone. 3rd October at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds. Nine-a-side and no age limit. When the day arrived, I and put on our gear. Participants can earn free rewards when they take part. Rewards include Points only, no goalkeeper. was a bit nervous going Twenty minutes into the buffs, water bottles and technical t-shirts and you can claim your first reward up to Bray but I was fine minor game we waited to after just 10 rides. Boys’ Hurling Blitz Day once I arrived. You had to go out onto the pitch. It Speaking about the programme Matt McKerrow, Cycling Ireland CEO 10th October - at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds. Nine-a-side and no age perform the same skills as was a brilliant experience commented: “AXA Community Bike Rides are a fantastic way for new and limit. Points only no goalkeeper we had done in school at to play at Croke Park and returning cyclists to enjoy the sport in a safe and supportive environment. We the competition. First and I really enjoyed it. It was are looking forward to working with AXA to grow the AXA Community Bike Wicklow Times Participation Day (3rd and 4th Class Girls Football) second place got to com- big surprise that we were Rides programme over the next 3 years and inspire even more people to enjoy 17th October at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds - Girls’ football blitz, nine-a- pete in the All Wicklow getting to be flag bearers the benefits of cycling.” side and no age limit. Points only, no goalkeeper. 6th Class Young Whistlers skills competition. On the for when the president AXA Insurance dac CEO, Philip Bradley said: “We’re delighted to have can used. day I managed to come went to greet the players partnered with Cycling Ireland to support local communities. AXA first place. I was very because we had not been Community Bike Rides was developed with the purpose of inspiring people 3rd and 4th Class Boys Football Participation Day excited I couldn’t believe told anything about until all over Ireland to get on their bikes and enjoy a healthier and better life. This 24th October at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds and Kilcoole GAA I was going to compete in that day. I was wearing a local, free programme gives people the opportunity to get regular exercise in Grounds/venue to be confirmed - Boys’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age the All Wicklow skills Silvermines (Jason a safe and controlled environment, where the group are there to help and sup- limit. Points only,no goalkeeper. 6th Class Young Whistlers can used. competition. The winner Forde’s club) jersey as I port each other.” of that got to play at half waved my flag with AXA Community Bike Rides participant, Dermot Gaynor is encouraging Tráth na gCeist time in the All Ireland pride. Next we returned people to sign up for a local ride: “It’s great fun and a fantastic way to get semi-final. Thursday 7th November at 7.30 p.m. in Lynhams, Laragh to our seats to watch the regular exercise. You don’t have to be an accomplished cyclist to join in, once On the day of the All match. I was delighted you are comfortable on the bike you will enjoy it. Wicklow skills competi- Please send results, reports or photos to [email protected]. Keep that Tipperary won the “The great thing about AXA Community Bike Rides is that you are looked tion, we had to do the game. We then returned up to date with all Cumann na mBunscol news in Wicklow on after by the Ride Leader, you never feel like you’re not able for it and you same skills again. I was home after one of the best www.cnmbwicklow.ie make lots of new friends.” extremely nervous, but I days of my life. WICKLOW

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here are 19,244 people in Co. Wicklow (14%) living with a disability and there are 5,559 carers. There are 3,821 people in Wicklow with a Tdisability related to mental health, 1,949 with an intellectual disability, 1,485 with blindness or severe vision impairment, 2,991 with deafness or severe hearing impairment, and 4,813 with a learning difficulty.

Twenty-four percent of meanwhile, have no we are increasingly like- In Co. Wicklow, there are people with a disability access to a car or van. ly to have a friend or many services and organ- in Co. Wicklow are in This is compared to just family member who has isations to provide sup- employment. This is eight percent of the gen- a disability. However, port, care, education and compared to 54% of the eral population. thanks to the many sup- employment, to improve general population. All of this means the port services in place, the everyday lives of Nineteen percent of peo- topic of disability is living with a disability those with a disability ple with a disability liv- becoming closer to our doesn’t have to mean who live, work and ing in Co. Wicklow, hearts for many of us, as being held back in life. socialise in Co. Wicklow. Lakers Sports & Recreation club Lakers Sports & Recreation Club say they would like to “send a message of thanks to the community for its sympathiey and continued support since the fire on 5th October 2018 that devestated our centre and burned our buses. “Since then we have established ourselves well at the Old School House, and are making some great headway with building works, equipment, member activities and more. We even have two brand new buses. We couldn’t have done it without you all! Without you our members would not have been able to continue their activities including sports, art, pottery, drama, computers, gardening and many more! We are commemorating the anniversary of the fire with our Annual Glendalough Walk where we hope to raise €5,000 to cover the cost of fuelling our bus service for the year, which is a vital service used to bring our members to and from their services to our activities safely. Our transport costs, especial- ly insurance, have risen significantly since last year. Registration is free. We just ask walkers to raise funds or donate to our club for this great cause. Contact us by email ([email protected]) call or downloada sponsorship from lakers.ie/lakers-glendalough-walk/ National Learning Network - Bray: Free Training for Open Door Day Centre This year Open Door is proud to celebrate 35 years of caring in Employment & Further the community and would like to thank all its supporters for Education helping to make a difference to member’s lives.

If you are out of work, have a disability or had a Open Door is a charita- and woodwork. Open cover the deficit in order to continue to provide the serious illness or if you left school early and you ble trust founded in 1984 Door is a vital social out- many therapeutic activi- are looking to get a job or qualifications and and while based in Bray, let for its members and the catchment area covers also provides much need- ties to members of the further education then you might be interested North Wicklow and South ed support for carers and community. Visit in calling into the regular National Learning County Dublin. The their families. Find out www.opendoor.ie for Network Open Mornings. Centre provides facilities how Open Door can help more information on how and activities for adults you or someone you you can help support You will see first-hand the training courses they with varying disabilities know by calling 01 Open Door. have on offer. The centre on the Boghall Road in as a result of stroke, cere- 2867123 or drop in to the Bray opens its doors every Wednesday from bral palsy, multiple scle- Centre on the Vevay 11.00am -to 1.00pm and people are invited to come A BIG THANK YOU: To the rosis, motor neurone dis- Road, Bray, Monday to local community, businesses, along to meet current students and instructors to ease, spina bifida and Friday, 9.00 am - 4.00 volunteers, members, learn more about their training courses. It’s a great road accidents amongst pm. families and everyone who opportunity to see first-hand what’s involved in the others. Activities include While Open Door is courses and to see the additional supports that are art, music, computers, partly funded by the HSE, has supported us over the on offer such as education supports, psychologist, physiotherapy, ceramics funds must be raised to last 10 months! and peer support to help you to a new start! GET IN TOUCH The courses, funded by the Kildare & Wicklow Education and Training Board, offered here are: Lakers Social & Recreational Club Ltd. * Vocational Skills Foundation which leads to a Bray Stroke Club The Old Schoolhouse, Eglinton Rd., QQI Level 3 Major Award in Employability Skills. Bray, Co. Wicklow. A98 P6X9, Ireland Open Door caters for adults * Employer Based Training, which is a job seek- Tel: 01 202 2694 with physical disabilities on ing course, which leads to a QQI Level 4 or 5 in Meets every Monday in [email protected] Employment Skills. Villa Pacis on the www.lakers.ie a daily basis. Our modern, * Skills for Education & Employment which Registered Charity. CHY 15 208 purpose built Activity Centre supports people to further education or to (re)enter Vevay Road, Bray. the workforce. This is done in an encouraging is situated on the Vevay Road, learning environment that promotes wellness and LAKERS increases confidence. This leads to a QQI Level 4 The club is open to anybody ANNUAL Bray, Co. Wicklow. Major Award in Employment or Retail Skills. who has suffered a stroke, * IT and Business Administration which leads to GLENDALOUGH Ph: 01 286 7123 a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Information no matter your age. WALK Processing. E: [email protected] All of the courses offer work placement. For 5TH OCTOBER more information, please see their ad in this section Contact Michael for www.opendoor.ie or call 01 282 9643 or get the latest updates on FUNDRAISING www.twitter.com/NLNWicklow. Don’t forget the further details: Open Mornings take place every Wednesday from @ LAKERS.IE / 11.00am to 1.00pm in the centre in Beechwood 01 202 2694 Close on the Boghall Road, Bray. 086 872 9255 WICKLOW

16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019 New president of Wicklow Rotary commits to supporting community projects Donal Magner, the newly elected president of the Rotary with a vaccine pro- supporting charities and gramme that has reached other community pro- Club of Wicklow told members and guests at the more than 2.5 billion jects over the years President’s Dinner in Tinakilly House Hotel last children,” he said. “We “including St. Vincent Saturday that he aims to continue the club’s social and in Wicklow have joined de Paul. Wicklow charitable work in Wicklow. with Rotary clubs Cancer Support, Tiglin around the world in this Challenge, Wicklow Taking over from Tom young people in raising dimension in education- success story which has Hospice, Wicklow Mulvihill “who has self esteem and dealing al and health pro- raised €1.4 billion Dementia Support served Rotary with dis- with issues arising from grammes. “When over the years with help Wicklow Tidy Towns, tinction,” he said: “We poverty, social exclu- Wicklow Rotary was from the Gates Remembrance Tree, have supported a diverse sion, youth crime, early founded, the crippling Foundation.” Men’s Shed, Wicklow number of charities and school leaving and sub- disease of polio was pre- Mr Magner paid Welcomes and the Nell local projects since the stance abuse.” sent in 125 countries but tribute to Rotary Healy Wicklow Parish club was founded in He also outlined the today it has been eradi- members and local People of the Year 1988 and we will con- club’s international cated in 122 countries organisations for Awards”. tinue to support these but this year I’d like to place emphasis on two initiatives aimed at young people,” he said. “These are the Youth Leadership Development Awards and Foróige’s the Way Project. The Youth Leadership Awards provide oppor- tunities for Wicklow third level students to debate with fellow students across Europe in forums such as Dail Eireann and the European Parliament. We also support the aims of Foróige and the Outgoing Wicklow Rotary President Tom Mulvihill with new President Wicklow Youth Mental Donal Magner at the Wicklow Rotary Club’s President’s Dinner in Health Initiative in pro- Tinakilly House, Rathnew viding services to assist Rathdrum and Ashford to

Rev Trevor Sargent and Aine Sargent with Tedi and William Cross at the Wicklow Rotary Club’s represent Wicklow in National President’s Dinner in Tinakilly House, Rathnew Enterprising Town Awards Holyhead visitors in Greystones Rathdrum and Ashford have been nominated to represent Co. Wicklow in the National Enterprising Town Awards. The Greystones/Holyhead Twinning partners were in Greystones recently for a social visit and to finalise future travel arrangements. Rathdrum has been nominated in the in the ness and a fantastic community in which to small (less than 2,000) population category. reside, work and spend free time. Sue Williams and Dewi Thomas managed to catch up with old friends including former Mayors and Ashford will represent County Wicklow in the The judges will visit Ashford for a three-hour Councillors, Stephen Stokes, Nicola Lawless and Kathleen Kelleher, former councillor Ciaran Hayden and Cllr Small/Medium population (2001 to 5000) cate- period with a tour of the area taking in the Gerry Walsh, as well as Greystones Municipal District Administrator, Myra Porter and Kay Coughlan, gory. On Monday 30th September, the judges beautiful location, range of businesses and Greystones Municipal District Secretary. The highlight of the weekend was their evening at the Whale Theatre where they attended the Joxer Daly Esq. will visit Ashford in the morning and Rathdrum strength of community spirit. The tour will be show featuring Greystones’ own Phelim Drew. in the afternoon. followed by a presentation to the judges and Kathleen Kelleher said “We are always delighted to have our Holyhead friends to come visit us. They mixed Following a successful application to enter some time for them to meet local business and business with pleasure as they were finalising future travel plans. The Holyhead Male Voice Choir will be over the awards, a small group of local representa- community representatives. to see us on 23rd November. The Holyhead choir will join with Newtownmountkennedy Male Voice Choir. This tives in Rathdrum have worked closely with As part of the presentation Sean Treacy has will be a fabulous concert with both choirs will be held in Greystones Rugby Club. Wicklow County Council to prepare for the agreed to produce a film focussing on the many “Holyhead Santa will also travel to participate in the Greystones Christmas Lighting Ceremony - another great judges visit on 30th September. and varied positive aspects of life in Ashford. weekend to look forward to!” A Public Information Evening was held Sean is a local 14-year-old who won Ireland’s recently, kindly hosted by Avon Motors, with Young Senior Filmmaker of the Year at the speakers from the Bank of Ireland, Arklow Fresh Film Festival 2019 held in Limerick. He Municipal District and Blessington Town Team has a huge following on his YouTube channel (Blessington won the Leinster title in 2017) Stellar. Ashford is extremely lucky to have such along with Cllr Pat Kennedy. a talent assisting them with its Enterprise Town Speaking on the night, Cllr Kennedy said: Awards entry. “Rathdrum is a town in which the business Other highlights on the day will include a community and the greater community at large visit to Mount Usher Gardens, a private tour of are intrinsically linked, each supporting and Ashford Studios and an escape to the Ashford encouraging the other to grow and develop into Park playground. a sustainable community that can continue to Cllr Shay Cullen, Cathaoirleach, Wicklow build together for years to come. Wicklow Municipal District, explained that “Ashford has County Council is encouraging this synergy and a strong mix of both established businesses and are creating an environment in which it can dedicated community volunteers. This will flourish’. prove invaluable when demonstrating all the The judges’ visit to Rathdrum allows the team positive attributes that Ashford possesses.” to make a presentation showing why Rathdrum Mr Maurice Ramsay, Chairman of the newly is an enterprising town; highlight activities in established Ashford Community Forum com- business, tourism, lifestyle, community, enter- mented: “I am delighted that Ashford has been prise and look at ways in which these areas are nominated for this national competition as it intrinsically linked.Leadership within the town gives an excellent opportunity to showcase all and partnership between groups in Rathdrum that has been achieved in the areas of enterprise and Wicklow County Council will also be and community by our collaborative approach addressed. The team aims to present Rathdrum with the local authority, local businesses and Pictured at Whale Theatre were Dewi Thomas, Sue Williams, Phelim Drew, Ewan Macadam, Kate as a positive and productive place to do busi- the wider community”. Macadam and Kathleen Kelleher. WICKLOW

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18 LOCAL BUSINESS / NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 24th September 2019 Wicklow designer launches new eco friendly baby range Lil & Izzy Boutique is the newest sustainable Irish babywear brand on the block and its creator is a Bray based designer and entrepreneur. The online store, which choice of sustainable and launched successfully dur- organic cotton baby prod- ing August on lilandizzy- ucts in Ireland very limited. boutique.com, offers high So I went about designing quality sustainable baby my own. Several months products with functional, later, Lil & Izzy Boutique unique and clever designs, was born! When we designed using premium choose to buy organic natu- organic cotton. ral fabrics over Katie Brandon Byrne is conventional fabrics, the the designer and creator impact is not just on our behind Lil & Izzy babies skin but on our Boutique. Katie said, planet too!” “After becoming a mother, The current product I became much more eco- offering, now available Cannabidiol.ie conscious. I started to real- online, includes a baby ly think about my options grow, bib, hat and blanket CBD Nutrition Ireland on South Quay in before buying from a in boy, girl and gender neu- Wicklow Town wish to thank everyone for their brand. My youngest tral options. The range, support and custom over the last two years. daughter Isabelle has which is certified by Stephen and John Cullen of Multimetals Recycling Ltd with Dominican College students Mia hyper-sensitive skin and OEKO Tex, starts from €7 The store has been open one year and in business Christian, Robyn Brennan and Sorcha Cronin who visited the facility for a tour last week allergies and I found the for an organic cotton bib. two years. To celebrate, next month they will be having a weekend of offers, 50 free gifts and a tasting information day. Browse their wide range of Irish made products from Oils, Skin Salve, Pet Vet, Seeds, Protein, Music Lessons Vapes and much more or shop online for nation- Rockhard Beauty has recently opened up in fit4less wide delivery.Call in for a free sample of gym on the quinsborough Bray, Based on the third floor. in Delgany CBD/Hemp tea and coffee. Treatments include Also in store they have hemp organic vegan cloth- •Waxperts Wax •Spray Tans Piano - R.I.A.M. ing and accessories along with natural bamboo and •Lash Lifts • Household Rubbish • Garage Rubbish Violin - R.I.A.M. coconut products; toothbrushes, straws, soaps & lots more. • Garden Clearance • WEEE Removal Guitar - (Folk) For more information, see www.cannabidiol.ie, call • Office Clearance • One Call Clears All Adults Welcome 0404 71023 or email [email protected] 10% • Fully Licensed and Insured Experienced Teacher - B.A. Mus , H.Dip. Ed. They are open everyday from 10.30am to 5.30pm off all Contact Mary: 086 875 1384 and also deliver nationwide. Follow them on Open Tues - Sat treatments Phone Derrick: 087 4195506 Facebook, Instagram & Twitter for upsates T: 083 009 0147 until 1st Oct 2019 E: [email protected] Email: [email protected] ALLSHADES BLINDS • Roller • Vertical • Wood Venetian Pat’s Painters • Pleated • Velux • Roman Tel: 087 2201600 FACTORY: Unit 10, Block 1, Broomhall Business Park, Rathnew. Tel: 0404 20344 DENTAL REPAIRS • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • Hours: 9am-5pm Monday - Friday, 10am-2pm Saturday Emergency No : 086 8260511 Tel: 01 276 2883 Email: [email protected] DENTAL CARE LTD Interior and exterior Painters & 40 Main Street, Bray Decorators. CARPET, RUG AND All paint work covered including UPHOLSTERY CLEANING EXPERTS ANTO’S TREE banisters & balustrades. Powerwashing, install & repair of SERVICES gutters also available. Fully Insured Tree Surgeon All types of plastering work covered Pruning, Reductions Full guaranteed and insured and Removal Over 20 years of experience • Service and Repair of Cars & Light Commercials• Tyres • Brakes • Clutches • Batteries • Shocks • Lights All Aspects of Office: 01 437 0602 • CARPET/RUG CLEANING • WINDOW CLEANING • Exhausts • Diagnostics • Recovery Tree Surgery Direct: 085 113 5465 • STRIP & WAX • UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Direct: 085 113 5465 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL www.patspainters.com Tel: 085 217 7715. Aughrim, Co. Wicklow Tel: 087 610 9128

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Tuesday 24th September 2019 TimesLOCAL CLASSIFIEDS / RECRUITMENT 19 Brush up on your digital literacy skills with CCR students A digital training programme began in Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole last week that sees transition year students provide free one-to-one digital learning support to adult learners.

The 121digital program that each learner is part- need to bring your own tiative, that not only gives has been helping adults in nered with a transition year device. The program will the students experience in Ireland to understand their student, so the learning can take place each Tuesday teaching but also enables digital devices, such as lap- be completely tailored to over 8 weeks, commencing adults to learn at their own tops, tablets, smartphones, what the learner would like Tuesday, 17th September pace. e-readers, since 2010. to know about. Some, for 2019 from 09.45 - 11.00 There are still places This programme is based example, may simply like am. available so if you are on using the skills and to know how to get online Social Democrats Cllr. interested in learning more enthusiasm of young peo- to read the news or perhaps Jennifer Whitmore said "I or signing up, please con- ple, who find the internet to Skype with family that would encourage anyone tact Margaret McCormack, easy, and getting them to are overseas. that is unsure of how to use TY Coordinator, Colaiste share their digital skills All local adults can join their computer or tablet to Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole with local adults. The big this program, the only get in touch with CCA to at 01 - 287 0198 or mar- benefit of this program is requirement is that you sign up. This is a great ini- [email protected] Appeal against Council decision on

Newtown housing development The students of Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa, Glendalough, protesting outside their school on Friday to highlight the need for Climate Change action. An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala against Wicklow County Council’s decision to grant permission for a housing development in Newtownmountkennedy.

The Council decided in July to grant permission for a development of 43 apartments and 28 houses on Church Hill, EDUCATE TOGETHER SECONDARY Season Park. The application was lodged by Knockree Development Ltd. The development would also include a SCHOOL WICKLOW creche and play area, cycle parking spaces, open space and landscaping. The apartment building would be four storeys CLASSIFIEDS Has the following positions available high and set back 50 metres from the road. The site, currently undeveloped and divided into two fields, is located at the northern end of the village of Newtown. To the north of the site are the gardens of the ‘Season Park’ residential •RECRUITMENT• housing development, and a large detached period house. CARETAKER The council’s planners report notes that there are a number of protected structures located within the immediate vicini- •PLANNING NOTICES• REQUIRED ty of the site and a number of period properties contribute to the existing streetscape. A number of third party submissions were received by Wicklow County Council, expressing concerns about the Full Time - Experience Preferable design, height and visual impact, the impact on flora and fauna, traffic and road safety, and its impact on adjoining •PRAYERS• properties. Also Required A Panel of The planners report states that the proposed residential units have a modern suburban feel that is considered accept- THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER able. The report acknowledges that the 3-4 storey apartment blocks will most likely alter the established character of SUBSTITUTE the area, as they are a departure from the 2-storey building height which currently characterizes the area. However, it Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for TEACHERS states that the impact of these structures on the streetscape will likely only be experienced at a ‘very local level from many favours. This time I ask you this very special the adjoining road network’. It's understood that the appeal is grounded in concerns over the height of the proposed one. Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within for classes which may arise development, as well as concerns about the south-east boundary which borders a 19th century dwelling and farmyard. your broken Heart where your Father sees it. Then, The case is due to be decided by ABP in January 2020. in his merciful eyes it will become your favour during the year not mine. St Anthony and St Jude, helper of the hopeless, aid me in my distress. Amen. And a Panel of Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail CLASSROOM M.M. M.C. S.M. SUPERVISORS For on-call availability WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL I, Patrick O'Brien, seeks I Conor Davis intend to Email in CV for the attention of Secretary permission for conversion of apply for permission for existing domestic garage CONSTRUCTION OF NEW of the Board of Management (37.485m2) to an independent DWELLING, WASTEWATER living unit which shall include: 1. TREATMENT UNIT AND [email protected] New side extension to existing POLISHING FILTER, NEW Closing date: 27/09/2019 (17:00) structure (21.42m2) incorporating ENTRANCE AND ASSOCIATE 1 bedroom with ensuite WORKS at Tinnapark, bathroom, 2. New rear extension Kilpeddar, Co. Wicklow. The WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL to existing structure (6.87m2) incorporating W.C facility and planning application may be Emmet & Ciara Wyley seek PERMISSION sought by Brian utility room providing rear access, inspected or purchased planning permission for & Mary Montaut for works at 3. Modifications to the west and at a fee not exceeding the Proposed alterations to the the front of 4 Mount south facing elevations of the reasonable cost of making a existing roof profile including Pleasant Villas, Upper Dargle existing structure including copy at the offices of the creation of a gable wall to Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 as part of the proposals a new Wicklow County Council, the side elevation and the K653 comprising a new relocated front door entrance, 4. County Council Buildings, introduction of roof lights Porch/Sunroom together to the front, along with the Connection to the public sewer Wicklow Town, during its with associated site construction of a new dormer development works and the network and public water supply public opening hours and a roof space to the rear of the removal of the existing front and 5. All other ancillary site submission or observation in property at 11 Ballycrone porch. The planning works at Kilmacullagh, relation to the application Manor, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. application may be Newtownmountkennedy, Co. may be made in writing to The planning application may inspected or purchased Wicklow. The planning application the planning authority on be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the may be inspected or purchased payment of the prescribed at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a MEET THE at a fee not exceeding the reason- fee within 5 weeks from reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of SUITABLE WRESTLERS able cost of making a copy at the submission of application to copy at the offices of Wicklow Wicklow County Council, FOR ALL offices of Wicklow County Planning Authority. County Council, County County Buildings, Wicklow FOR FREE! Council, County Buildings, Buildings, Wicklow during its during its public opening AGES! Wicklow during its public opening public opening hours and a hours and a submission or hours and a submission or WICKLOW submission or observation in observation in relation to the observation in relation to the relation to the application may application may be made to application may be made to the TimesLOCAL be made to the authority in the authority in writing on authority in writing on payment of writing on payment of the payment of the prescribed the prescribed fee within the NUMBER 1 IN prescribed fee within the fee within the period of 5 period of 5 weeks beginning WICKLOW! period of 5 weeks beginning on weeks beginning on the date on the date of receipt by the the date of receipt by the of receipt by the authority of authority of the application. PH: 01-2869111 authority of the application. the application. 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