Delivered to 44,500 WICKLOW WE DELIVER!- for 30 years SOUTH EDITION homes & businesses LOCAL RUTTING SEASON RATHNEW GAA OCTOBER FEAST page 4 page 14 page 18 TimesSOUTH EDITION DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: RATHNEW, WICKLOW, GLENEALY, BRITTAS BAY, AVOCA, WOODENBRIDGE, ARKLOW, SHILLELAGH, TINAHELY, REDCROSS, BALLINACLASH, AUGHRIM, RATHDRUM, DONARD, DUNLAVIN, CARNEW, COOLATTIN, BALTINGLASS, BLESSINGTON. Tuesday 6th October 2020 First Floor, The Boulevard, Quinsborough Road, Bray. A98 R6D7. Tel: 01 - 2869111 E-mail: [email protected] www.wicklowtimes.net NO CHANGING PLACES IN WICKLOW "There are no 'Changing Places' toilet facilities for those with severe disabilities in the entire county of Wicklow at present and building regulations need to change to ensure they are mandatory in future public buildings," said TD Steven Matthews.

Deputy Steven with the 'Changing Places' "While there are standard Matthews has now campaign. accessible toilets avail- received a commitment Currently there are just able in most public build- from the Department of 15 toilet/changing facili- ings, what's needed is the Housing Planning and ties in the Republic of 'Changing Places' stan- Local Government to Ireland that are suitable dard toilet facilities. The form a departmental for use by older children Changing Places cam- working group to review and teens, and adults with paign group has estab- Part M of the building more severe disabilities. lished a template of what regulations to ensure that None of these are in is needed for full equity larger sized accessible toi- . of access to bathroom lets suitable for adults and While current building facilities and this those with severe disabili- regulations require stan- includes: Height ties will be mandatory for dard disabled toilets in adjustable adult sized appropriate new public public buildings, these do changing bench; a larger buildings. not cater for those need- floor space of 12m Deputy Matthews ing assistance by carers, squared; a full room cov- raised the issue with for example to change erage ceiling track hoist Minister Malcolm incontinence pads or system; a centrally locat- Noonan under topical those who may require ed toilet bowl with space issues in the Dáil last the use of a hoist. either side for Thursday after working Deputy Matthews said, transfers/assistants; a ceil-

Pictured are Deputy Steven Matthews, Aaron Daly, Sophia McGuinness and Councillor Erika Doyle.

ing height of 2.4m.” maintain her privacy. Deputy Matthews said, "In recent weeks "I recently met with the UK government Sophia McGuinness and announced a change in her family in Bray. building rules which will Sophia is a wonderful make it compulsory for young woman aged 13 new buildings such as with cerebral palsy and shopping centres and arthrogryposis, a condi- sports stadiums to include tion affecting the joints. I at least one Changing was stunned to hear from Place from 2021. This is her dad Aaron that there what we should be aiming is not one 'Changing for in Ireland and I Places' facility in the believe if there is the entire county of Wicklow, political will, we can in which to change make it happen. The pro- Sophia, should she vision of Changing Places require it. toilet facilities will ensure “This is a situation that children like Sophia, replicated across the and many others with country, with just 15 similar needs, can go facilities in the Republic about their everyday lives of Ireland. Aaron told me with dignity." that the family must plan On a local level, Green their days out around toi- Party Councillor Erika let facilities, and often Doyle recently submitted have to abandon plans a proposal to the when they find out they Chief Executive of will have nowhere to change Sophia. In the past to include Changing they have changed Sophia Places in the County in their car while trying to Development Plan. WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020 Not to Bee! While many events and festivals have gone virtual in very innovative ways this year, you simply cannot taste local honey on Zoom! The Ashford Beekeepers Association (ABKA) annual Honey Festival is cancelled this September due to Covid-19 restrictions. Carole Anne nators. Honey Sales are erably - the average hive we have been having a Vermeulen, Festival always a huge draw with would produce up to 12 super September for the Organiser, says the the best of local honey kg in a good year and ivy crop which will help cancellation is very from our beekeepers this year it is down to an the bees fill the brood disappointing but entire- available." average of 3 kg. chamber for their long ly necessary. As if the bees knew "The bees came out in winter season. So, while "Our Association has a there would be no Honey the early sunshine and we as beekeepers are clear vision for our Festival this year, a cold gathered nectar from down some delicious Honey Festival as being and wet summer across early flowering crops but honey, the bees are safe a truly unique communi- Ireland has caused a the main honey produc- going into the last season ty event, and we certain- dramatic fall in the tion crop in Ireland is the of the year". ly achieved this last year amount of honey pro- blackberry and white ABKA are already when the sun shone duced by native Irish clover in July. When that planning a great Festival down on the 2000+ honey bees this season. was not available programme for 2021 happy visitors of all ages According to Alan because of the inclement when hopefully the bees, who gathered together to Pierce, a member of weather the honey crop the weather and the Pictured are Deirdre Keating, Derri Keating and Mathew Davis from Bray Lakers soak up the atmosphere. ABKA and beekeeper for for the year was in trou- world will be in harmony receiving a cheque from Harry Williams (Kilmacanogue Show President) and Liam Allen (Show There was a little jazz, a more than 30 years, after ble. As a result the bees once again and ready for Chairman). The Kilmac Horse Show went virtual this year and €5,000 was divided among local lot of colour and the the beautiful early had to feed on their early a great Festival. Heritage Centre was Summer in April, May stores. Usually by July a If you want to get the charities. See more page 12 buzzing with side events into June the rain and colony of bees would best of Wicklow Honey, - the demonstration hives cold weather that fol- have increased from check out the website at give an insight into the lowed in July and August 15,000 to close to 50,000 wicklowbees.com/Honey New vinyl record store in Sharing excess garden fascinating world of our was the main reason the so there were a lot of -Sales.php or look out for native bees and their harvest is so poor. bees to feed," said Alan. local producers' stock in Blessington produce invaluable role as polli- "Yields are down consid- "On the bright side, your village store.

The Screaming Donkeys Emporium, located above Anyone with an extra supply of garden food Dunnes in Blessington, is open every Thursday, produce can drop it outside the main entrance of Friday and Saturday from 12 to 5pm. There’s a large the Brockagh Resource Centre in the crate provid- Bray Soroptomists lunch raises selection of LPs, CDs and 7-inch singles for sale. ed for the community to share. € Wicklow Willow Concern over gatherings at almost 3,000 for charities € More full day courses (9 am to 5 pm),for south beach playground The Bray branch of Soroptimists Ireland was a major success, raising almost 3,000. improvers and beginners coming soon in the has, since their inception 60 years ago, President Tanja Haak O'Riordan, acknowledged Wicklow Times has been contacted by fundraised annually to support local, the support in ensuring the fundraising event could Brockagh Centre. They include materials, tuition, Greystones residents expressing concerns over tea/coffee and lunch (with cake)! You will make national and international charities. be held. "We are so grateful to everyone who has gatherings of teenagers at South Beach playground supported our fundraising lunch in very challeng- and bring home your own basket on the day. Places in the evenings. are limited, so please book early to get the dates A major event in the annual calendar of events ing times for everyone this year. One person who goes to the beach every evening is the Charity Lunch. The generosity of our members, friends and you want. For more information, contact local bas- said he regularly oberves the teenagers hanging out ket maker and artist, Aoife Patterson, on However, with the arrival of COVID-19, the those who sponsored raffle prizes, mean we can on the swings and slides and potentiallty leaving 2020 Annual Lunch, in its traditional form, could support the Bray Women's Refuge; Purple House 087-9773622, email [email protected] or traces of the Covid on the equipment. visit www.wicklowwillow.ie. not be held. Cancer Support; Soroptimist International He said “I don’t mean to be a killjoy. It’s highly Not to be deterred the Club members organised Benevolent Fund and the Malawi Girls Education plausable that if any of them have covid,they could a socially distanced outdoor event. Held on the Fund. We look forward to continuing our fundrais- leave traces of virus on the swings and next day the grounds of Kilcroney Furniture, with thanks to ing efforts into the future and to enjoying contin- Speak up for nature little kids come in with their parents and could long time Club member Anny Verwijs, the lunch ued support." easily contract virus and spread it throughout the Nature doesn’t have a voice but you do. Will community and the elderly. I never once saw the you speak up for nature? As part of their work on police patrol the area over the summer. Last night agriculture BirdWatch Ireland is campaigning for a (September 27th) was the same. They were there as better Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) for wild usual. It comes as no surprise that covid is now on birds, their habitats and other biodiversity. “We are the rise in wicklow.” calling on supporters to Speak Up for Nature by leaving a voicemail message which we will send to Irish Members of the European Parliament Sports Club funding (MEPs). We are asking them to vote for measures Sports clubs of all kind within the county and which will address the biodiversity emergency on beyond are the focus of a new club funding initia- farmland in Ireland in an upcoming important vote tive just launched under the title Texaco Support for on the CAP in the European Parliament.” Sport for which a fund of €130,000 has been set The voicemail campaign is an ‘online only’ aside for distribution on a twenty-six, county-by- campaign. To leave a voicemail and learn more, go county basis, with successful clubs receiving an to mitmachen.nabu.de/en-IE/Ireland and follow the equal amount of €5,000 in each case. instructions. It’s free! Aimed at all clubs irrespective of sporting disci- pline, size, membership, age, cultural appeal or gen- der, it is expected to attract all whose activities, goals and ambitions can, in the view of adjudicators, be materially advanced through the receipt and BRAY proper use of funding in each case. Open for entries until end-December, winners will be announced Vevay Rd, Bray early next year. Full details can be viewed online at www.TexacoSupportforSport.com

• Free Fitting Children’s book Festival • Free Measuring Service Do call into Wicklow Branch library any time dur- ing the month of October as they celebrate Nono McQuillan, Rosemary Zarqa and Clare Comerford enjoying the Bray Soroptimists • Free In Home National Children’s Book Festival. There will be fundraising lunch Advice & Design quizzes and puzzles for children to test their Service knowledge and complete. Each week will have a different theme. Week 1 5th -10 October, Space Contacts: • No Obligation Week; Week 2 12th- 17th October Science week; WICKLOW Week 3 19th - 24th October Math Week; Week 4 Shay Fitzmaurice, Managing Editor - [email protected] Quote 26th - 31 October, all about the environment week. LOCAL Ian Colgan, News Editor - [email protected] “We have recently purchased a number on new Times General enquiries - [email protected] *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* non-fiction books , so do call in and take the quiz. Tel: 286 5057 Fax: 201 4335 www.acmeblinds.com The answers are in the books. You might win a is published by Wicklow Times, email: [email protected] prize.” First Floor, The Boulevard, Quinsborough Road, Bray. A98 R6D7. Tel: 01-2869111 WICKLOW

Tuesday 6th October 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 ‘ST JOSEPH'S IN SHANKILL WILL NOT BE CLOSED’ Residents and families of St Joseph's in Shankill were alarmed last week when St John of God's announced that it was withdrawing its services. However, Health Minister was quickly out to reassure clients and their families that the services would contin- ue no matter what.

St Joseph's provide its services directly to the told Wicklow Times “St dementia specific person- HSE over the next 12 Joseph's is an incredible centred care, focussing months. St John of God institution that leads the on the social, emotional, Community Services will way in dementia care in psychological and physi- cease its involvement in this country. It is critical cal needs of people at all the provision of these for the patients, their Pictured are Hilary Sharpe and Jimmy Balbontin at the Wicklow Town Saturday Market stages of dementia, in a services by 1 October families and the staff that real home environment, 2021. The formal letter those services continue both residential and day of notice was sent to the to be provided. There are care. Saint Joseph's Health Services ongoing discussions Rise in drug crimes during lockdown Shankill is home to 60 Executive on Wednesday between the HSE and St people and offers 2 peo- 30 September. John of God's There was a dramatic jump in drug related crimes during the lockdown period in the ple a respite bed every St John of God Community Services to Wicklow Garda Division, according to the CSO crime statistics for Q2 of 2020, published week with 120 Day Community Services cur- Minister Stephen resolve the current last week. Centre places. rently provides intellec- Donnelly issues. Saint John of God tual disability and mental “My hope is those var- While significant decreases were recorded in many types of crimes, controlled drug offences jumped to Community Services last health services to over those impacted are in ious issues can be 242, compared to 160 for the same period last year. Incidents of drug posession for personal use also week announced that it 8,000 children, adoles- receipt of day, residential resolved but if it tran- increased to 189, compared to 121 for the same period last year. had served a notice of cents and adults and and respite services for spires the services are Some of the major decreases in crime in Wicklow were seen in categories such as thefts (down by half, termination of its Service employs 3000 staff and people with a disability. taken over by the HSE an from 452 to 223). There were also just 44 burlgaries during this period, compared to 166 for the same period Arrangement with the volunteers in 300 loca- The Order of St John of interim plan will be put last year. Non-aggravated burglaries were down to just 40, compared to 163 for Q2 of 2019. Other incidents Health Services tions across counties God has been providing in place. Whatever of theft, including handling of stolen property, were down to 126, compared to 248 last year. Theft of vehi- Executive and its inten- , Kildare, Kerry, these services for almost happens services at St cles fell from 17 to 8. tion to transfer responsi- Wicklow, Meath and a century. Joseph's will be Sexual offences fell from 35 to 20, and incidents of rape and sexual assault fell from 27 to 16. bility for the operation of Louth. Over 2,500 of Minister Donnelly continuing.” Attempts/threats to murder, assaults and harassments dropped to 78, from 121. Offences against the Govrrnment and organisation of crime were also halved, from 120 to 58, as were offences while in custody and breaches of court orders (from 120 to 57). Wicklow was one of only four Garda Divisions where there were less than five breaches of the Health Act 1947 which, in the period up to June 2020, resulted from the enforcement of movement restrictions relating Wicklow homes sell to COVID-19. The other counties were Kildare, Wexford, and Laois/Offaly. four weeks faster in last quarter

The time taken to sell the average house in which could be burst once the Covid-19 supports are with- Wicklow has fallen by four weeks in the past drawn," said Mr Murphy. quarter, a national property survey has "We are seeing an increased demand for one-off found. dwellings that are not too remote - access to community, services and quality broadband has an increased impor- The REA Average House Price Survey found that the tance." average time taken to sell across the county fell over the North East Wicklow and Bray prices fell over the past past three months from 14 weeks to 10. 12 months by 1.9% to €300,000 and 1.5% to €335,000 As people move away from urban hubs and incorporate respectively. new working-from-home lifestyles, the price of the Prices in Baltinglass were unchanged this quarter but average three-bed semi-detached house in the county was rose over the past 12 months by 2.9% to €175,000. unchanged this quarter, and has fallen 0.4% over the past Prices were unchanged over the past 12 months in 12 months to €283,000. Blessington and Wicklow Town at €295,000 and "The market is very strong. There are a lot of purchasers €310,000 respectively. who would have wanted to buy in Dublin but now are Time to sell fell across the county this quarter. In Bray, interested in living in the country," said Matt Forkin of time to sell fell by eight weeks and now stands at seven REA Forkin North East Wicklow, and Wicklow Town. weeks. "There is an increase in demand for rural properties Baltinglass time to sell fell by a fortnight this quarter to with purchasers who do not have an attachment to Dublin. 14 weeks. In Blessington, time to sell fell from ten weeks They are really interested in moving out to rural Wicklow. to eight. "The demand for detached country properties is very Time to sell in North East Wicklow fell by six weeks strong, and prices are reaching higher are expected." and Wicklow Town fell by five weeks, time to sell in both Reduced selling periods reflects a more focused locations now stands at 10 weeks. approach from loan approved buyers, according to Simon The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on Murphy of REA Murphy, Baltinglass and Blessington. the actual sale price of Ireland's typical stock home, the "We expect that the current activity may be a bubble three-bed semi, giving an accurate picture of the second- hand property market in towns and cities countrywide=The average three bed semi nationally is now reaching sale agreed after seven weeks across the country - a significant fall from the ten-week average in June. Despite fears of a downturn in the market during the Covid-19 crisis, the price of a three-bedroomed semi- detached house across the country rose by 0.6% over the past three months to €236,046, an annual increase of 0.4%. Reflecting the beginnings of a flight to rural locations, prices in the rest of the country's towns rose by almost 1% in 12 weeks to €163,345. WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020 'Wicklow Greenways to be given added priority' Minister Simon Harris TD is to meet the Minister for Transport to discuss how Wicklow Greenways can benefit from the ring-fenced budget for Cycling and Walking facilities in the new programme for government

Minister Harris said "The occupied with the design for the a route selection study and con- "The future development of new programme for government upgrade of the M11/N11 to sultation for the upgrade of the Greenways in Wicklow should commits to a substantial facilitate the thousands of M11/N11. A number of the pro- also impact on the site selection increase in the budget for Wicklow residents that com- posed Greenway routes are for park and ride facilities and cycling and pedestrian facilities. mute to work in Dublin. required to cross this major public transport hubs along the I have been working with many However, it is important that in national route. What has been a upgraded M11/N11. community groups across coun- doing its work the NTA does not source of frustration for many "I will be meeting with the ty Wicklow seeking to deliver lose sight of the many short of the Wicklow community new Minister for Transport Greenways that will not only journeys Wicklow residents groups developing Greenways is regarding the development of a boost tourism but also provide a make every day by car for the how NTA will not meaningfully more holistic approach to the safe means to travel between want of a safe alternative that integrate potential Greenway upgrade of major infrastructure our towns and villages. allows short journeys by foot or projects into the route selection with extensive new safe cycling "The National Transport bicycle. and plans for the M11/N11 and pedestrian facilities,” con- Authority (NTA) is rightly pre- "The NTA is now undertaking upgrade. cluded Minister Harris. Road traffic accident involving a Sika Deer on the M9. Photo by Joe Murphy Public consultation for Kilmac Motorists urged to be to Southern Cross Greenway vigilant during deer Wicklow County Council (WCC) is proposing to develop a greenway as part Additionally, the need to promote and sup- of the proposed Kilmacanogue to Southern Cross Greenway scheme. This port the development of new greenways and first public consultation on the Study Area, Route Options & Project cycling routes throughout Bray and environs was identified in the Bray Municipal District Constraints is now underway. See wicklow.ie to complete the questionnaire breeding season Local Area Plan 2018-2024. A greenway and submit your views. along the route of the Kilmacanogue River It's autumn and in our forests and across our mountains, tensions The council is particularly interested in project route options and the questionnaire was recognised as a priority route. are rising as the rutting or the deer breeding season gets under hearing from local residents and interested will provide people with an opportunity to It is hoped that the scheme will: Improve way, the time of the year when male deer are driven by an urge to parties regarding issues or information that have their say and to provide feedback to the the safety for pedestrians and cyclists by pro- reproduce. may not be in the public domain but that project team. viding alternative routes; encourage a modal should be considered by engineers and envi- If you do not receive the brochure and shift to non-motorised travel modes to reduce From late September until early November the clash of antlers will be heard ronmental consultants when they are plan- questionnaire but you wish to contribute dur- traffic congestion; improve connectivity with as males show off their virility to potential mates and, like gladiators entering ning and designing the route. ing the consultation period, please refer to the other greenways and pedestrian/cycle trails; an arena, they parade around showing off their armoury of antlers. While the Due to Covid-19 restrictions on public project link at www.wicklow.ie/Living benefit local businesses and village centres rut is an amazing experience to witness it is also a time when there is an gatherings, Wicklow County Council and the /Services/Kilmacanogue-to-Southern-Cross- by attracting tourists to use the amenity. increase in road traffic accidents involving deer as male deer go in search of consultants RPS will deliver a project Greenway to have your say. Closing date for Currently cycle and pedestrian routes females and younger males are ousted by dominant males forcing deer to cross brochure and questionnaire to households, receipt of submissions is 30th October. along the N11 require users to travel along roads and motorways. premises and businesses in the immediate The Wicklow County Development Plan the hard shoulder of the N11 from junction 8 In a statement issued last week, the Irish Deer Commission is calling on vicinity of the proposed greenway over the 2016-2022 identifies the need 'to support the to 7, a distance of 1.8km approx, compromis- motorists to be vigilant at dawn and dusk, when deer are most active, coming weeks. development of new and existing walking, ing safety and reducing the appeal of walking particularly in high risk areas such as woodlands and mountains. The brochure will provide details of the cycling, and driving routes/trails. and cycling. What should drivers do in high risk areas? Reduce speed where they see a warning sign and stay alert. Prepare to stop, never swerve as you could hit another obstacle or oncoming vehicle. When you see a deer "dip your head- lights" as the full beam may cause the deer to freeze. If a deer has crossed in front of your vehicle, be aware that others may follow. Do not approach an injured deer. If you are involved in a Deer road traffic accident or come across Respiratory rapid response a deer that has been involved in a road traffic accident, immediately contact the local Gardaí. service for West Wicklow On Wednesday 30th September, HSE Dublin South, Kildare and West Wicklow Community Healthcare (CHO7) and Naas General Hospital officially launched the Sláintecare funded Integrated Respiratory Rapid Response Service for Kildare & West Wicklow. Catherine Dempsey GM for with the principles of will be provided for GP clients development could not have Primary Care explained that Sláintecare. The first that are referred to the team. come at a better time for the Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 "This new way of working to Pulmonary Rehab class took Brian Kearney, Operations people of Kildare & West Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.ie develop an end to end model of place on 26th August 2020 in Manager Naas General Wicklow who are living with a Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] care for individuals who are the new HSE Primary Care Hospital said, " Naas General respiratory illnesses. A num- diagnosed with respiratory dis- Centre Athy. The team will ini- Hospital is delighted to be ber of health conditions can ease is an innovative integrated tiate and develop integrated involved in this new integrated become worse over the winter approach between the acute respiratory care in Kildare West model of service delivery. This months, understanding your ill- Personal Injury Lawyers* sector and community services, Wicklow with Naas General service has the potential to ness and how to look after your to support General Practice and Hospital in four different relieve demand on our acute health is very important. A Medical Negligence* Catastrophic Injuries* enhance capacity at primary venues, Athy, Celbridge, respiratory service, reduce number of ways the people of Workplace Accidents* Road Traffic Accidents* care level. This integrated col- Newbridge and Blessington length of stay and promote can stay well this winter is by laborative approach will ensure Primary Care Centres. admission avoidance whilst getting the flu vaccination Trips and Falls* a quality patient centred service Referrals to the team can be also supporting a new from their local GP or pharma- leading to better outcomes for made by GPs and by the approach to deliver integrated cy, attending healthcare For professional, confidential and expert legal advice regarding this cohort of people who have Respiratory Clinicians in Naas care in the community for appointments, listening to the Personal Injuries suffered, please do not hesitate to contact been diagnosed with General Hospital. The team members of the population in advice from healthcare profes- Brian Robinson or Clare-Ann Temple. Respiratory disease." will provide supported dis- Kildare & West Wicklow who sionals, complying with The team includes a charge for Chronic Respiratory have been diagnosed with COVID-19 guidelines such as Rory P. Benville B.C.L. Respiratory Clinical Nurse patients post hospital admis- Respiratory disease" social distancing and wearing a Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. Specialist and two senior sion, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Mary O'Kelly Head of face covering. Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. Respiratory Physiotherapists. and Nurse/Physiotherapist led Primary Care welcomed the “If a person develops This exciting initiative will respiratory clinics for patients launch of this service "With symptoms of COVID-19 they Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. bring expert care closer to with chronic respiratory disease the on-going COVID-19 pan- should seek medical advice home for patients diagnosed in KWW. In addition, self-man- demic and the flu season fast immediately and restrict their *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a with respiratory disease in line agement and patient education approaching, this service movements." percentage or proportion of any award or settlement WICKLOW

Tuesday 6th October 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 5 OVER 10,000 TOURISM JOBS AT RISK IN WICKLOW Wicklow hoteliers call for urgent Government measures to support tourism The latest industry survey from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) reveals a collapse in hotel bookings on foot additional Government restrictions due to Covid-19. Hotel room occupancy rates across the Mid East are at 39% for September, 23% for October and 12% for November based on business currently booked. Since the announcement out the sector. This must ment subsidies, a reduction ity business has: confirmed on 15th September of form a central plank of the in tourism VAT, extended it has undergone the rele- revised Government plans Budget due to be waiver of local authority vant infection control train- Sandra, Sinead, Sarah, Kiera, Nathan, and Paddy Byrne celebrate Knockananna winning the for restrictions, the weekly announced next month." rates and greater access to ing; undertaken to main- Senior Camogie Championship by beating Donard the Glen in Arklow. rate of new bookings for Prior to Covid-19, banking finance." tain compliance with the hotels has plummeted by Wicklow's tourism and Meanwhile, 80 Wicklow Government's public 67% across the country - hospitality industry sup- tourism businesses have health guidelines for busi- representing an enormous ported 13,900 jobs and signed up to Fáilte nesses; agreed to be sub- Wicklow pharmacies to start offering blow to Irish tourism at a generated €135 million in Ireland's COVID-19 Safety ject to assessment, both time when the sector is revenues annually for the Charter. The COVID-19 announced and unan- vaccinations outside premises struggling under immense local economy. We are Safety Charter was devel- nounced, at all times. financial difficulties. now facing a deepening oped by the National Paul Kelly, CEO, Fáilte Pharmacies across Wicklow will soon be able to offer vaccinations outside of the Meanwhile the results crisis with 10,200 tourism Tourism Development Ireland said "Fáilte pharmacy. For the past ten years pharmacies have been offering the service in their today from the Central jobs across Wicklow at risk Authority to instil public Ireland's COVID19 Safety Statistics Office (CSO) this year and local tourism confidence in 'safe breaks' Charter gives tourism and premises but now they will be able to travel to homes and even administer a shot to show number of overseas revenues forecast to drop in Ireland. Fáilte Ireland hospitality businesses the someone sitting in their car. visitors to Ireland for the by €100m as businesses research shows the public opportunity to demonstrate Rathdrum pharmacist Michael Tierney says he expects to administer shots to as many as 100 people month of August dropped fight for survival. expect and regard it as their actions and commit- when the new law comes into force later this month. He said he would be looking to go into factories and by 84% year on year, "The outlook is excep- 'important' that appropriate ment to providing con- schools as well as visit elderly people in their homes to give them the flu jab. demonstrating the severe tionally difficult and high- safety measures are in sumers with a safe envi- The change comes after Minister Donnelly expanded this year’s vaccination programme to all of those in challenges facing Irish lights the requirement for place if they are to consid- ronment. The safety sym- at-risk groups, including healthcare workers. All children aged from 2 to 12 years inclusive will also have tourism which would nor- urgent immediate sectoral er taking a domestic break bol displayed on the access to vaccination without charges. The vaccine will be administered to children through nasal drops mally rely on overseas vis- specific measures for in Ireland this year. premises will act as a clear rather than an injection. itors for 70 percent of rev- tourism. This situation is Fáilte Ireland is encour- visual indicator to cus- Minister Donnelly said the new law would help boost the number of people receiving vaccines in Co. enues. nothing short of disastrous aging more businesses in tomers that it is safe to visit Wicklow. He said: “Providing an influenza vaccination service at non-pharmacy locations has the potential Gerard O'Brien, IHF for our sector with serious Wicklow from the accom- a restaurant, attraction, to greatly increase uptake of the influenza vaccine in all the groups, who can avail of the vaccine free of Wicklow Branch chair implications for the modation sector, restau- activity or accommodation charge, in particular those in the at-risk categories. said: "It is now 'make or tourism industry and wider rants, Charter. attractions provider. We encourage - “This is a game changer for pharmacists who have been asking to be given these powers so they can break' time. Urgent and economy. We are calling and activities to sign up to and look forward to - more reach more people. unprecedented intervention on the Government to complete the training and businesses in Wicklow to “It will also help to ease the pressure on our health services this winter.“Increasing access to the influen- from the Government is implement sector specific receive the Safety. The sign up, complete the train- za vaccine is a high priority to protect members of our society, especially the most at-risk groups. There is required to support tourism measures as a matter of COVID-19 Safety Charter ing and receive the Fáilte also an expectation that with the wider availability of the vaccine it will almost certainly increase its uptake businesses and safeguard urgency. These should helps consumers identify Ireland safety charter sym- which is crucial as we continue to deal with Covid. I would implore everyone and especially those in an thousands of jobs through- include enhanced employ- that a tourism and hospital- bol." at-risk category to get the flu vaccine.” WICKLOW

6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020 173k for sport and physical activity measures

Sport and physical activity in County Wicklow have received a welcome boost with €173,000 being allocated to Wicklow Sports and Recreation Partnership through the Dormant Accounts Fund. The allocation is part of people who are education- abilities. The range of Chairman of Sport a total investment package ally disadvantaged and measures funded through Ireland, Kieran Mulvey, of €7.3m in Dormant from disadvantaged areas. the Dormant Accounts commented: "Sport Accounts Funding The importance of sport Fund is helping to make Ireland is delighted with announced by Sport and physical activity for sport and physical activity the significant investment Ireland for a wide range of our physical and mental more inclusive and acces- of €990,000 in Innovation Knockananna Senior Camogie team players Eimer Mutton, Shannagh Goetelen, Niamh Byrne, sport and physical activity health cannot be overstat- sible for many people right for Sports Inclusion. and Erin Byrne celebrate winning the Senior Camogie Championship by beating Donard the Glen measures countrywide. ed and we have all seen across Ireland." These creative Innovation in Arklow. Sport Ireland's invest- how beneficial it has been Minister of State for projects have the potential ment aims to engage with for people of all ages dur- Sport and the Gaeltacht, to create solutions to the communities across the problems that exist in country, focusing on peo- sports participation. The ple with disabilities, peo- announcement of thirteen € ple who are educationally innovation projects is very 100,000 for libraries disadvantaged and from welcomed, stimulating disadvantaged communi- collaboration within and Minister Simon Harris TD has announced This funding announcement, along with the ties. beyond the sports sector." funding of over €100,000 for upgrades in library projects funded under the Libraries Capital Included in the alloca- Chief Executive of Wicklow libraries. Programme and the Rural Regeneration and tion to Wicklow Sports Sport Ireland, John Development Fund, sees a major investment in and Recreation Partnership Treacy, commented: "The Minister Harris said "The government has grant- public library buildings across the country. is Hub Funding for Coral increase in Dormant ed €100,000 to support a Small Scale Capital Minister Harris added "When my colleague Leisure Arklow €40,000, Accounts Funding will Works Programme in Wicklow libraries. Minister announced the initia- Sport Ireland Innovation enable Sport Ireland, sup- "The public libraries in Wicklow Town and Bray tive earlier in the summer the total national fund for Sports Inclusion: ported by National will have bike lockers installed, while other was €2.5million. However given the breadth and €100,000, Sports Governing Bodies and Wicklow libraries will see works ranging from the quality of the proposals the government decided to Inclusion Disability Local Sports Partnerships installation of study pods, to perspex screens, to increase the overall allocation 3million. This Programme Capital to have a positive impact building extensions. This will make a real differ- ensured Wicklow libraries will now be in receipt of Supports: €10,000, on the health and wellbe- ence to the library buildings as they adapt to the over €100,000 for their proposed works." Volunteer Training & ing the current pandemic. Jack Chambers TD, added: ing of communities new public health guidelines. In concluding, the Minister thanked local authori- Education Programme: "I will continue to work "The positive impact of throughout Ireland. Key to These works will strengthen the library's position ties and library staff for their ongoing work during €15,000 and Youth with Minister for Media, sport and physical activity the work of Sport Ireland as a community hub and ensure that it is a modern, Covid-19. Additional funds will be provided by Leadership: €8,000. Tourism, Arts, Culture, on our physical and mental is the belief that everyone well-equipped and comfortable facility that will local authorities to bring the total investment in Denise O'Shea, Co- Sport and the Gaeltacht, wellbeing cannot be over- should have the opportuni- leave a positive legacy for years to come". libraries to over €111,000. ordinator of Wicklow Catherine Martin T.D, in stated. The current pan- ty to partake in sport and Sports and Recreation order to secure essential demic has confirmed the physical activity, no mat- Partnership, said: "As we funding for community critical importance of sport ter what their circum- know dormant Account organisations and thank to Irish society and the stances." Funding is vital to the her for her commitment." uplift it provides to peo- As with previous fund- growth of community and Minister for Media, ple's spirits. While keeping ing announced, the invest- social inclusion through Tourism, Arts, Culture, us fit, regular physical ment is closely aligned sport in disadvantaged Sport and the Gaeltacht, activity is an excellent with the National Sports areas around the county. Catherine Martin TD, said: social outlet for many. The Policy and the National This is going to have a "A key priority for investment package Physical Activity Plan. A huge impact on people's Government is the target- announced today will have particular emphasis is wellbeing especially at ing of resources at pro- a positive impact on the placed on implementing times like this." grammes that seek to health of the nation, and programmes to promote Speaking about the new address inequalities in support the growth of physical activity, making round of Dormant sports participation, in par- community and social sport and physical activity Accounts Funding, ticular socio-economic dis- cohesion through sport." accessible to people with a Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in Minister Simon Harris said advantage. Similarly, we Among the successful disability and the develop- ""The investment aims to are keen to ensure that Dormant Accounts Fund ment of programmes to Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, engage with communities interventions are in place projects announced are address transitions and Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to in Wicklow, focusing on to boost participation lev- thirteen new Innovation drop out from physical people with disabilities, els among people with dis- projects. activity. Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS Funding for nine Wicklow Recycled: • Screened Topsoil schools under the Creative • Screened no 2 soil

• 4" Down Crushed Concrete We also accept for recycling: • Clay • Stone • Concrete • Tarmac • Sand Schools Programme • 4" Clean Crushed Concrete Nine Wicklow schools will receive funding under the Creative Schools Programme, one of the • 3" Down Crushed Concrete flagship initiatives of the Creative Ireland Programme. The schools in Wicklow that Catherine Martin this week was the richness of their overall learning • 3" Clean Crushed Concrete were awarded this funding were: extremely welcome. I was particu- experience. Supporting an interest • Crushed Concrete Fines Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole; larly delighted to see that nine and passion for creativity in all We can organise SITE CLEARANCES - no job too big or small Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir; Nun's schools from across Wicklow were areas of childhood development is • Crushed Tarmac Fines Cross N.S., Ashford; Ss Michael awarded the grant of €2,000 to important and I hope that this And Peters Junior School, Arklow; implement their individual plans funding will assist in that aim. • No 2 Stone St Catherines Special School, with an additional grant of €1,100 "This funding is particularly wel- Newcastle; St Kevin's Community being provided on a once-off basis come at the moment as students are Also available: College, Dunlavin; St Laurence PS, for 2020. still readjusting to being back in • Granite • Pebble • Sand Greystones; St Peter's Primary "The funding is there to support school after such a significant inter- School, Bray; Woodbrook College, initiatives and ideas that encourage ruption in their schooling. I know Bray. children and young adults to this has been an extremely challeng- Tel: 01 286 8119 Mobile: 087 664 1866 Discussing the news Green Party embrace arts, culture and creativity ing period for students and families TD Matthews said "The announce- and to discover and develop new alike and any measure that can ment by Minister Foley and my skills and talents that enhance their reduce this stress is extremely posi- www.marrakeshltd.com Green Party colleague, Minister development and growth and add to tive," concluded Deputy Matthews. WICKLOW

Tuesday 6th October 2020 TimesLOCAL NEWS 7 Wind park project director raises concerns about capacity

The new Project Director of the Codling Wind Park Project has expressed concerns about the capacity constraints on the national transmission network. Pictured are Phyl Farrelly; Sally Dunleavy ; Mary Doyle and Ann Acton at the Bray Arno Verbeek's appoint- projects like ours need a be back in Ireland and to be will be up to 1.5GW." Soroptimists fundraising lunch. Club members organised a socially distanced outdoor event. ment was recently grid connection." working on such an excit- Fred. Olsen Renewables Held on the grounds of Kilcroney Furniture, with thanks to long time Club member Anny announced by the owners Codling Wind Park, ing project. Ireland's goal is AS CEO Ivar Brandvold € of the Codling Wind Park which is located thirteen to be carbon neutral by said, "This is an important Verwijs, the lunch was a major success, raising almost 3,000. project, EDF Renewables kilometres off the east 2050 and to double the moment for the Codling and Fred. Olsen coast of Ireland, between amount of electricity it pro- Wind Park and we are Renewables. Greystones and Wicklow, duces from renewable ener- happy to have Arno here to Mr Verbeek will lead the will make a significant con- gy from 35 percent to 70 take the project forward. 'Urgent clarification needed to development, construction tribution to achieving percent by 2030 -which is Like our partners, EDF and operational phases of Ireland's renewable energy hugely ambitious. In order Renewables, we are keen to Codling Wind Park, which targets. to achieve Ireland's Climate work with the Irish schools crisis in North Wicklow' is set to be the biggest off- EDF Renewables Action Plan 2030 target, Government and Eirgrid to shore wind farm in Ireland. Director for Ireland and offshore wind will be ensure the path to building Green Party Councillor from Greystones, Lourda Scott, has called for urgent clarification Mr Verbeek said "While Offshore Michele expected to make a sub- Codling is as smooth as from the Department of Education in response to the schools crisis in North Wicklow. Ireland is rightly seen as a Schiavone said, "We are stantial contribution. possible over the coming Cllr Scott said "The critical passed since the school was given O Reilly, but all to no avail. The world leader in the integra- very pleased Arno is join- Clearly this is where a sig- years." issue with secondary school sanction to go ahead. Not to men- recent statement from DES fol- tion of renewable energy, ing the project and are nificant infrastructure pro- Mt Verbeek was previ- places and lack of suitable build- tion the severe lack of special lowing a meeting with KWETB we have seen recent reports looking forward to making ject like Codling Wind ously a Technical Director ings has been ongoing in the area classes in the area, which is com- officials has again provided zero from Energy Storage progress on Codling Wind Park has a huge role to with Diamond Generating for some time. We have North pounded by the lack of adequate clarity. Ireland and the Irish Wind Park with our partner Fred. play. Europe in The Netherlands, Wicklow Educate Together accommodation. "The Department of Education Energy Association high- Olsen Renewables. I would "The strong wind speeds a 100% owned subsidiary Secondary School (NWETSS), "I am contacted on a regular is failing our community. We are lighting real concerns echo Arno's concerns and favourable site condi- of the Mitsubishi open since 2016, now moving basis by parents who are stressed in a crisis situation as numbers around the grid capacity around grid capacity and tions which we have at the Corporation, which owns between two lots of temporary and frustrated as they try to fig- applying for secondary school are currently available for add that we would also like Codling Wind Park site are offshore wind farms in The accommodations and no sign of a ure out where they may get a expected to increase over the next renewable energy projects. to see progress on imple- ideally suited for generat- Netherlands, Belgium and permanent solution. CCA in place for their child to start sec- few years. This has been high- "The transmission sys- menting the new offshore ing low cost and carbon the UK. Before that he ran Kilcoole was built to cater for ondary education. The lighted on many occasions. The tem is struggling to cope planning framework which emission free electricity. his own consultancy busi- 500 students and is currently Department's lack of communica- lack of engagement on this prob- with the rising levels of is another essential element We are currently carrying ness and previously accommodating approximately tion and action on these matters lem is concerning to say the least. renewable energy projects for the achievement of out technical, environmen- worked for SSE in the UK. 780 in temporary accommoda- has made a bad situation a lot "We urgently need a strategic under development and it is Ireland's offshore wind tal, socio-economic and He was also based in tion. The newly opened worse. This is no way to treat overview regarding secondary clear the grid requires ambitions." commercial studies to Ireland for nine years while Greystones Community College parents or children as they navi- school provision in North urgent reinforcement as On his appointment, determine the size of the working for Airtricity and (GCS) was informed two weeks gate this period of change." Wicklow with specific time- more renewable energy Arno said "I am pleased to wind farm, but we expect it SSE Renewables Ireland. before it was due to open in a Cllr Scott continues: frames on the proposed extension new primary school, that the "Department officials have been for CCA, a quick build for the building couldn't be certified and invited to meet with Council offi- new Greystones Community they are currently in the top floor cials on this matter. I have College and resolution of when Church takes back control of a tennis club. pushed for this to happen many and where NWETSS will be per- "There has been no clarifica- times but there has been no manently located. Special needs tion from the Department as to response. I have asked numerous classes should be provided as a of Bray car park the issue with the building or parliamentary questions of the matter of course in all schools. I when it will be resolved. There is Minister for Education, written to urge anyone affected by these Holy Redeemer Church in Bray has taken the decision not to renew the lease with Bray still no update on the acquisition the Minister directly and contact- issues to please contact me Municipal District Council that had been in place to operate a large section of the Herbert of a permanent site for GCS, ed her office through Green Party directly and I will collate to send Road car park. even though a full year has Education spokesperson Senator to the Minister's office." The church has taken back control of the car park and now a private operator is enforcing the parking on its behalf and clamping will be in operation. Expressing disappointment, John Brady TD said "I have been contacted by a number of people over the last week expressing concerns about the introduction of clamping in a section of the Herbert Road Carpark in Bray. Unfortunately, it has been confirmed to me by the council that the Holy Redeemer church that owns a sec- tion of the carpark have decided not to renew the lease they had with the council. This agreement allowed the How Clean is Roofing Specialists council to manage the entire church car park. "The church has instead brought in a private operator your water tank? • New Roofs • Roof repairs Best Car Parks to manage their section and they have • Chimney’s • Pointing • Gutters also introduced clamping. This is a really disappointing Don’t wash in dirty water! decision that is causing a lot of anger and confusion in • Flat Roofs • Upvc Fascias & the community." Get us to clean it for you Soffits "Having two separate parking operators in one is a professional • Fully Insured • All work carpark makes no sense whatsoever. I have spoken to Attic Water Tank Cleaning service in removing residues and bacteria from Guaranteed many people who have paid for their parking in the clos- ATTIC est machine to where they have parked, only to discover your attic water tank. • 24 hour service afterwards that they had used the wrong machine for TANK LIDS where they had parked. Having clampers loitering SUPPLIED • Work carried out by a qualified plumber • New Builds • Extensions around ready to pounce on people who might be a cou- & FITTED • Plumbing & Heating • Renovations • General Building ple of minutes late returning to their vehicle or that have Secure your • Tiling paid in the wrong machine is completely wrong and tank with a • Property Maintenance sends out the wrong message." fitted lid and • Bathroom Renovations "I am urging the church to reconsider their decision avoid unwanted • Water Filters not to renew the lease and enter dialog with the council contamination with a view of putting in place a long-term plan for the • Industrial & Domestic Tank Cleaning Herbert Road car park. A plan that sees one system in the carpark and one that doesn't involve clamping." Tel: 087 673 7357 www.atticwatertankcleaning.ie WICKLOW

8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020 Impact of Covid on youth services in Wicklow highlighted in NYCI report TD has said funding inequalities exist for youth services in County Wicklow and that urgent reform is needed to address funding deficits for the sector. Her call comes following a groups and who have established research that informed the report, report launched last week by the key relationships with the commu- consultation took place with youth- National Youth Council of Ireland nities they work in. Anything which sector representatives nationwide. (NYCI). further jeopardises youth service Overall, the report highlights how The report, 'A Review of the capacity should be seriously recon- the Covid-19 pandemic made it Youth Work Sector Response to the sidered which I hope the Minister more difficult for youth services to Eabha Cullen, Farrin Wolohan, and Erin Byrne celebrate winning the U12 Division A final after Covid-19 Pandemic', was produced will do in his new role. engage with 'at risk' or marginalised by researchers Deborah Erwin and "Wicklow is particularly disad- young people. 67% of youth beating Blessington in Arklow Lorraine Thompson, using a combi- vantaged by the lack of funding and workers surveyed cited this as a key nation of quantitative and qualita- extra requirements loaded onto limitation of the move to online tive research tools, including a sur- youth services. Due to the geo- models of working. vey of youth services, focus groups graphically dispersed nature of our Mary Cunningham, CEO of New windows for St John's Senior with young people, 'check-in' ses- county, it means the cost and time NYCI, said: "The research shows sions with youth workers, and inter- taken for travel to newly expanded clearly that young people who were National School views with youth-sector stakehold- areas will place an additional finan- already most at risk became the St. John's Senior National School in Arklow have received a grant to replace windows ers. cial and resource burden on youth most disconnected during the pan- Connect Bray Neighbourhood services like Crosscare in Bray. demic. Young people already expe- that were in place for over 100 years. Youth Project was one of the Dublin, on the other hand is geo- riencing poverty, for example, The school was awarded the grant under the Emergency Works Scheme for this year. The new windows will be Wicklow groups that participated in graphically denser meaning youth became even more isolated. Covid- put in place in two class rooms, in two support rooms and the school library. It is expected the new windows will be the stakeholder interviews and services they do not have the extra 19 had a compounding effect, in place over the Christmas break in time for the start of the school term in January. The current windows had 'check-in' sessions that informed the financial burdens as a result of the whereby online engagement was become a health hazard as it was not possible to open them making it impossible to ventilate the rooms in line with report. already underfunded Departmental significantly hampered for young Covid guidelines. As Party Spokesperson for schemes. people already experiencing Minister Stephen Donnelly said: "I know the school had been fighting for years to get these windows replaced as Children, Deputy Whitmore also "Wicklow is also experiencing a marginalisation in various ways. they were in dire need of an upgrade. The teachers had told me how it was freezing in the winters and boiling in the said the situation was unique to growth in population with new "The pandemic exposed a whole summers and of incidents where a sheet of Perspex was blown out by strong winds. The granting of the funds means Wicklow due to the fact the county housing developments so we will range of inequalities and exacerbat- the school will now be able to offer a far more comfortable and safe environment for the children. is geographically disperse. need to see youth services matching ed vulnerabilities in the youth sec- "I'm delighted to see monies allocated by the Emergency Works Scheme being put to such good use. I know the "After meeting with Crosscare that growth. Also, 34% of people in tor. While, undoubtedly, youth school is also looking to have further renovations such as a new PE hall for their students. I will continue to work Bray Youth Service, it became Wicklow are aged under 25 years workers in Wicklow - and through- with them to keep on improving the facilities at the school." apparent that the Department of slightly above the nationwide aver- out the country - showed their cre- Children, Disability and Integration age of 33%. This automatically ativity and flexibility in numerous is using a mechanism for allocating translates into a higher than average ways, it does not make the funding to youth services in a man- demand for youth services in our marginalisation experienced by Report warns of collapse ner that disadvantages youth ser- county. young people any less challenging. vices in Wicklow," said Deputy "In addition to this the current The drop in engagement levels Whitmore. process does not reflect the paints a stark picture and demon- "The Department for Children re- increased use of private tenancy strates just how important face-to- of post office network launched two key schemes for (e.g. HAP) as opposed to the use of face youth work is, particularly for youth services in July, requiring social housing. This is resulting in those in marginalised and vulnera- youth services to expand to new funding allocation not meeting the ble situations. An annual Public Service Obligation (PSO) Accorrding to the report, The Irish Post Office towns and villages in Wicklow and needs of the community. I believe "What is important now is for the for the Post Office Network of €17m has Network is at a critical juncture. 'The financial with a specific target of working this is a key aspect that needs youth sector to get into a stronger been recommended in an independent review viability and sustainability of the Network is with minority groups such as urgent reform. position to meet the current and by business advisors Grant Thornton. challenged like never before in its history. Many Travellers, asylum seekers and "I have written to the Minister emerging needs of young people in local Post Offices, large and small, urban and rural, young people at risk. outlining the reasons why reform of the face of challenges arising from The report Review of the economic contribution will likely be forced to close if the financial "However, no additional funding funding allocation is needed and the pandemic. Youth organisations and financial sustainability of the Irish Post Office conditions under which they operate do not change was allocated to facilitate this reiterated the fact that Budget 2021 need to be ready to change at a Network, commissioned by the Irish Postmasters in the short-term.' requirement meaning youth services is an opportunity to address these moment's notice and prepare to Union (IPU), recommends that the Government The report projects the annual cost of running the will have to reduce the numbers of anomalies. I hope the Minister takes offer a 'blended' approach to youth € invest with urgency in the Post Office Network, as it Post Office Network in 2021 at 70m generating a young people to avail of services, in this opportunity to reflect the services combining digital and face- € € provides a multi-fold economic and social return to retail revenue of 53m, leaving a 17m shortfall. order to facilitate the expansion of important work carried out by youth to-face methods. In the coming € communities, far in excess of the PSO requirement. Average losses of 19,181 are forecast per Post the schemes to new areas. services in Wicklow and across the months, funding and investment for The report warns starkly of the need for this Office per annum from 2021 impacting all Offices "This is an appalling predica- Country particularly in the context the youth sector will be vital, as action to be taken within months as the Network small, large, urban and rural. ment for youth services who are of COVID 19," concluded will technological innovation and faces significant levels of unrestrained closures by The report says that PSO models for Post Office working tirelessly with young peo- Whitmore. ICT infrastructure, training for digi- the end of 2021. Networks are not unusual and have already been ple referred to their projects by While Wicklow youth groups tal skills and on various digital plat- introduced in the UK, France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Gardaí, schools and community and young people were active in the forms, and Covid-19 compliance. Finland and Poland with the approval of the European Commission. The study recommends that Ireland now follow this model. The report says the shortfall is largely driven by New funding to tackle litter the ongoing transfer of services traditionally deliv- ered by the Network to an 'online first' approach and €744,739 has been allocated to support local ness of the issue of litter locally and coming up with a reduction in traditional mails business. authorities in organising anti-litter and graf- local solutions to local problems. However, the report says that the Post Office fiti initiatives as part of the National Litter "I know anecdotally from speaking with Tidy Towns Network remains a highly valuable national asset. Pollution Monitoring System Report groups across Wicklow that they have noticed an Responding to the report, An Post said "Both of launched by Minister . increase in litter since the lockdown ended. One of the An Post's networks, the delivery network and the issues raised with me on several occasions recently is Post Office network are performing very well The National Litter Pollution Monitoring System single use face masks being discarded. I would ask that through the crisis. An Post does recognise that post- Report 2019, published last week, has shown an everyone observes the public health advice and disposes master incomes and footfall into post offices have increase in litter pollution from 2018 to 2019 across the of them safely or even better, start using a washable and come under increased pressure due to the double country. reusable one. This is obviously just one small aspect of social welfare payment schedules during COVID Green Party TD Steven Matthews said the overall problem. There's a huge number of factors and is working with Government to restore these. "Unfortunately, the findings of this countrywide survey at play here but we all have our part to play in this. "Any subsidies for independent postmasters is an indicate that overall, we are going in the wrong direc- "On the issue of graffiti, Bray in particular has seen a issue between Government and the postmasters. An tion in terms of litter and graffiti. The findings in the recent increase in targeted graffiti which is not only Post earlier this year announced its third year of Report emphasise the need for projects such as the Anti- hugely distressing for those targeted but also brings profit and revenue growth. The pandemic will cost Litter & Anti-Graffiti Scheme. The funding is very wel- down the whole area. This is something that I have An Post a significant amount but this is funded from come and will be provided to Local Authorities to con- consistently spoken out against and I hope that Wicklow An Post's strong balance sheet and we have support- duct public awareness and education initiatives at a County Council can in part use their funding allocation Postmaster Tony Wall and Irish Postmasters’ ed postmasters during the crisis as double social local level about both litter and graffiti. Wicklow to raise greater awareness of its damaging impact on our Union General Secretary Ned O’Hara welfare payments persisted." County Council is best placed to help raise the aware- towns and villages," concluded Deputy Matthews. WICKLOW

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10 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020

After the outbreak of COVID-19 affected the health of so many older people across the globe, the United Nations decided that the theme of the International Day of Older People (1st October) this year, would be on the impact of pandemics on how we address age and ageing. Positive Ageing Week fronted by older persons 2019 saw just over 300 families and our commu- took place this year from during the outbreak of events take place across nities. 28th September to 2nd pandemics such as the country. This year By affording older October. Organisers of COVID-19, policy and Age Action invited indi- people, and organisa- the UN Day for Older programmatic interven- viduals and groups to tions working at a Persons said '2020 has tions must be targeted participate by organis- community level, the seen the emergence of towards raising aware- ing, and registering, an opportunity to tell their COVID-19, which has ness of their special activity or event to cele- stories, PAW can help in caused upheaval across needs' - UN Nations Day brate the older people in enabling these voices to the world. Considering for Older Persons.’ our lives and the contri- influence new strategies the higher risks con- Positive Ageing Week bution they make to our on ageing.

Kiltegan camogie team captain Tania Wynne celebrates winning the Intermediate Camogie Championship by beating Annacurra in Arklow. Free computer classes for adults Covid-19 is a problem in a lot of different ways, not health alone. For anyone now, not having computer skills is a big problem. Even getting a simple message to someone seems to require a computer of some sort. And with half the country working from home at least some of the time, being connected is more vital than ever. But how do you get these skills? Bray Adult Education Centre is offering free computer classes to eligible people, main- ly people on DEASP payments. There are part-time and full-time options in the new building right in the heart of town in the Civic Centre. Many of the centre's students are actual beginners. Others have a little knowledge but want to expand it in a supportive environment. A simple phone call to 0871666074 is all it takes to get the ball rolling. The centre is a genuine adult-friendly zone. The teachers are highly skilled at helping people overcome their fears and start to enjoy learning. Wicklow still lacking adult speech and launguage Care therapy services at Home Wicklow remains one of the counties which has no speech & language therapist for adult vic- tims of acquired brain injuries from causes such as strokes, road traffic accidents, falls, Have you been assaults and brain tumours. and in the Speaking to Wicklow Times, assessed for occupational therapy. In correspodence with approved under the Bray woman Bernadette Nolan said Bernadette and Peter eventually Bernadette, The HSE said 'Bray that Wicklow remains a 'blackspot' found help with ABI (Acquired Primary Care Centre will provide a HSE Home Care for such services and that a vulner- Brain injury) Ireland. Based in range of services in the community able group is still being ignored. Dun Laoghaire and providing ensuring an inclusive and integrat- Package Scheme, Community When Bernadette's husband rehabilitation therapy, it has no ed approach to service delivery. Peter suffered a brain injury they centre in Co. Wicklow. An ABI While services provided include were suddenly faced with the situa- therapist came to Peter's home, but Speech & Language Therapy choose tion of needing speech & language their services remain stretched, (SLT) for children, we continue to • Dementia Care therapy, occupational and cognitive with a long waiting list. After seek the resources to provide adult Bluebird Care, therapy, physiotherapy and psycho- finding a lack of professional help SLT. Cognitive assessment is pro- • Care of Older Persons logical therpy, but there was a lack for her husband locally, Bernadette vided as part of a primary care your local approved of local services to meet these began calling for additional fund- Occupational Therapy assessment needs. ing for cognitive if indicated for any adult attending HSE provider • Disability Services Peter was put on an eight-month occupational therapy and speech this service. Cognitive therapy is waiting list at the National therapy services for adults with not scurrently provided through Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun acquired brain injuries at the new Primary Care Services.' Laoghaire to see an occupational Primary Care Centre in Bray, and The HSE told Wicklow Times Rathnew 0404 31177 therapist after he was discharged her fight continues to this day. last October that "A multi-agency from hospital in January 2018 Bernadette says that her frustra- project group continues to work to (after a six-month stay). tion has been compounded by the establish a neuro-rehabilitation Suite 16, Broomhall Business Park, Rathnew There was no adult speech & fact that the current and previous pathway across the community, language therapy service in the Ministers for Health have both acute and tertiary hospital settings North Wicklow area and a nine- been from Wicklow and yet the sit- and obtain long-term funding for month waiting list for to be uation remains unchanged. this service.” www.bluebirdcare.ie WICKLOW

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and do not provide services locally. One company on the list is Bluebird Care of Broomhall Business Park, Rathnew who currently provide services Home Care Packages to many HSE and private customers throughout the County. Bluebird Care employ local Care Assistants who are QQI trained in Care A Home Care Package is a set of services provided by the HSE to Of The Elderly and Care Skills, they all need to have Patient Moving & support older people to remain in their own home rather than Handling, are Garda Vetted and reference checked. “Our Care Assistants are remain in hospital or be admitted to a nursing home. regularly supervised as they work in the community and both our staff and Home Care Packages are provided by organisations that have been customers have access to a 24 hour emergncy phone. Regular reviews of our approved by the HSE following a detailed tender process. There is no service are carried out with our customer s and families and the HSE carry means test and you do not need to have a medical card. out regular Audits of the service being provided. If you receive approval for If you are approved for a HCP, you will be given a list of providers to a HCP in County Wicklow, why not call BBC at 0404 31177 for more infor- choose from, however most of these are based in Dublin or further afield mation.” Home exercise plan for older adults Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership has rolled out a four-week physical activity plan for older adults as part of Positive Aging Week. The resource has been developed by Sport Ireland and a working group of LSP Community Sport Development Officers in conjunction with Age & Opportunity. It will support people to try and reach the minimum of 30 minutes of daily physical activity, as recommended in Ireland’s National Physical Activity Plan. It will help an individual’s strength and confidence in their body which will support them to be more physically active as well as developing transferable skills for everyday life. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership has been working hard to ensure the people of County Wicklow remain physi- cally active. As part of a national network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships (LSP) Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership has adapted by using online resources, print- ed booklets and other innovative means, to ensure that everyone in their community has the opportunity to share in the enjoyment as well as the mental and physi- cal health benefits of sport and physical activity. Denise O’Shea, Co-ordinator of Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership, said: “We are here to support older people to try and reach a minimum of 30 minutes of daily physical activity, as recommended in the Ireland’s National Physical Activity Plan. Physical Activity not only changes your body, it changes your mind, attitude and your mood. The Older Adult Home Exercise Plan will have a huge impact on older people’s wellbeing especially at times like this.” John Treacy, Chief Executive, Sport Ireland, stated: “This International Day of Older Persons, Sport Ireland are delighted to be launching the Older Adult Home Exercise Plan with the support of the Network of Local Sports Partnerships and Age & Opportunity. By building these exercises in to your daily routine and tracking your progress over the few weeks, you will notice a huge improvement in your physical and mental well-being, and we need that more than ever right now”. This resource is fully adaptive for people of all abilities and ages. There is an activity planner included to help your track your progress throughout the four-weeks. Simply print out the resource or display it on your phone and be active! For more information on the resource visit wicklowl- [email protected] or contact Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership on 0404-20100. WICKLOW

12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020 Nancy celebrates Child poverty 100th Birthday motion defeated

The Social Democrats’ motion calling for the eradication of child poverty in the lifetime of the Dail was proposed last week by the Party’s spokesperson for Children, Jennifer Whitmore TD. The motion was in contrast to previous Government targets which sought to merely reduce numbers. However it was amended by the Government to say that a target would be established to reduce child poverty. Deputy Whitmore Government has failed to temic change and a address poverty. expressed disappointment, do just that. Child poverty change in the direction the "What more does it saying that the is all pervasive, it's every- Government takes. Do not take for the Government Government had to be where. It exists in set a target to reduce to change its stance on the more ambitious. Wicklow, in all neigh- poverty - eliminate it alto- issue? We have an enor- Speaking about the bourhoods, in small and gether. mous amount of evidence Dail's counter-motion, large homes and in public "The Government is to show that elimination, Deputy Whitmore said "I and private housing. What intent on setting a reduc- legislating, implementa- am hugely disappointed the Government has set tion target in the forth- tion and resourcing is with the Government's out today will affect chil- coming National Children what is required at this rejection of our call to dren here in Wicklow." and Young People's stage. There are 12 reports eliminate consistent child The Social Democrats' Strategy but we know this alone on child poverty poverty. It is a missed motion called on the will fail. It will fail and one parent families. opportunity for the chil- Government to set an because setting a target to We don't need any more. dren who continue to live ambitious target to elimi- reduce is just setting a tar- What we need is action. in poverty in this State. nate consistent child get for the number of chil- "The children who Children in Wicklow and poverty; to put into law dren the Government will were living in consistent Pictured is Nancy O’Brien celebrating her 100th birthday. Pic: Joe McQuillan across Ireland deserve a this new target; and to keep in poverty. poverty in the last reces- better response than this. implement and resource "As Spokesperson for sion are about to live Happy birthday to Bray resident Nancy "They have left me on my own." She started her "The Minister's contri- it. Children, I don't believe it through another one. That O'Brien who celebrated her 100th birthday education at an all Irish speaking school in bution was also disap- "Since the early 1990s, is okay for any child to is a hard fact to digest last week. Sallynoggin and moved to "The Harold" in pointing. If we are going past efforts by live in consistent poverty. and, despite the disap- Glasthule at the age of nine. She left school at four- to address the problem of Governments have failed Any number of children pointing response from Nancy has come regularly to the Shankill Day teen with her intermediate certificate under her belt. child poverty in this coun- time and time again to that do live in deprivation Government today, it is Care Centre over the past twenty-three years, and a Nancy started her work career in Monument try, we must first meet child poverty reduc- is a reflection of the fail- something that, for myself big celebration was planned for reaching the mile- Creameries and shortly afterwards moved to Glen acknowledge that the tion targets. It is clear that ure on this and past and the Social Democrats, stone of 'the big 100' on Monday, September 28th. Abbey. problem exists. Today, the what is needed is a sys- Governments to will remain a priority." Unfortunately, these plans had to be cancelled due Though she was in a relationship with Michael to the restrictions that are currently in place due to for a number of years Nancy never married. She has the Pandemic. Instead there was a small gathering in some regrets about this and had plenty of opportuni- Nancy's back garden to toast this exceptional lady ty, "but no-one matched Michael". on the day! For many years Nancy cared for her mother at Kilmacanogue Horse "It is a privilege to know Nancy and to see her so home in Rochestown Avenue. After her death fit and well; always with a twinkle in her eye and Nancy moved to Bray where she still resides. She beautifully attired at all times," the staff said. has a wonderful neighbour by the name of Lily who Nancy was born at home in a cottage opposite runs all of Nancy's errands and is a great support. Show goes virtual Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Rochestown Nancy has nieces and nephews who are also very Avenue on September 28th 1920. She had one sister attentive and take good care of her. and three brothers, all now deceased. As Nancy says Happy Birthday Nancy! In a year like no other, where the traditional day out to the Kilmacanogue horse show was not possible due to public health requirements, the innovative and determined committee of volunteers were not going to let COVID-19 stop them in their mission to keep the show on the road. Wear, care, & share The heartfelt gratitude expressed by all the charities was more evident this year than ever before as COVID-19 has had a significant impact on their fundraising activities. They were all extremely grateful for the continued support from the Kilmacanogue for GOAL! Horse Show committee and applauded them for their Humanitarian aid agency GOAL is appealing to people all over Co. Wicklow to show their creativity in running a virtual show. The success of the fundraising is due to everyone true colours by getting on their kit for GOAL Jersey Day which takes place on Friday, who supported the virtual show, those who embraced October 9th. technology and entered the range of virtual classes - from the equestrian classes to the lockdown living and Students in schools, employees in era at the same time! Those without ship with sportswear company guessing the weight of the show lamb Speckles. Harry businesses and members of organisa- jerseys can change their zoom back- MCF, is Wear, Share and Care. Williams, Show President wanted to also thank all the tions across the County are being grounds to their favourite team's Funds raised will go towards local businesses and individual who year after year John Woods from Purple House pictured receiving encouraged to don their favourite jer- colours. GOAL's life-saving work in emer- continue to support the committee enabling them to sey - county, country province or With children around the county gency response, health, nutrition, and the cheque from Harry Williams (Show President) keep the show on the road and provide the much need- team - to raise vital funds for com- finally back at school after a longer sustainable livelihoods in 13 coun- and Liam Allen (Show Chairman) ed support for local charities. He added 'Without this munities around the world facing than usual break, Jersey Day is the tries. So far in 2020, GOAL has community goodwill and support the show would not extreme poverty and crisis. perfect opportunity to raise spirits in reached over 17 million people with It was with great delight this week that they were be the success that it continues to be'. With COVID-19 resulting in thou- the classroom. Covid-19 supports and messaging in able to divide the €5,000 proceeds from their 2020 One thing is for sure, it will take more than a sands of people working from home, Due to Covid-19 restrictions Africa, the Middle East and Latin virtual show amongst their ten charity partners. pandemic to put a halt to a show like this, a show that Jersey Day is the perfect excuse for around fundraising events support America. The Covid-19 crisis has Due to COVID-19 this year's presentation of has run for the last 49 years, and is an integral part of Wicklow folk to get connected with for Jersey Day is more important had a devastating impact on the cheques could not be conducted in the usual fashion, the summer months and a much needed partner to local colleagues by putting on their than ever. The slogan for this year's world's poorest countries, with mil- however on Saturday 26th September a limited number charities. favourite jersey and their Zoom cam- popular event, which is in partner- lions losing their income and few of committee members and charity representative met receiving government supports. for an outdoor, socially distanced presentation. Schools participating in Jersey Since the show started in 1972, this is only the sec- Day will be entered into a competi- ond time the committee haven't been able to run a show tion to design and win a set of jer- due to public health priorities. The show was cancelled seys for a sports team in their school. in 2001 due to the foot and mouth epidemic. All schools who participate in Jersey Liam Allen (Show Chairman) and Harry Williams day 2020 will be automatically (Show President) presented cheques to the three charity included in the draw to win this partner representatives who attended, these included unique prize. The winning schools John Woods representing Purple House, Deirdre will be announced on 23rd October. Keating, Derri Keating and Mathew Davis representing Your team and company can be a Bray Lakers and John Whelan representing the Irish part of this important work, by sign- Kidney Association. All remaining charity partners ing up today! To sign up to GOAL have been contacted and will receive their cheques by Jersey Day, please visit www.goal- post - these include Newcourt School, Kilmacanogue global.org/jersey-day/. More infor- Senior Citizens, Charabanc Enniskerry Senior Citizens, Pictured (Front) John Whelan receiving the mation on GOAL's work can be Wicklow Dementia Support, Riding for the Disabled cheque from (Back L to R) Harry Williams (Show found at www.goalglobal.org Wicklow, Kilmacanogue GAA and Wicklow Hospice. President) and Liam Allen (Show Chairman) WICKLOW

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The Bray Emmets team lines up for the national anthem before the match. Photo by Dave Barrett It was a triumphant day for Bray Emmets last weekend as the club false hope as the game claimed its sixth County Senior Hurling championship with a victory settled into its rhythm. over Carnew in Aughrim on Sunday 27th September. Bray always looked the more dangerous outfit, Bray Emmets previ- Bray powered and meet. Bray’s hard-work- and the half-time score ously won the champi- stomped their way to a ing midfield dominated, was a good reflection of onship in 1952, 2014, decisive victory, 1-21 to while their defence the overall pattern, with 2015, 2016, and 2019, 1-4. proved too sturdy for Carnew going into the and this latest win to Indeed, Bray Emmets Carnew to trouble much. break having scored just make it back-to-back have set the standard A bright and deter- a goal and two points, Championships has sent that the rest of the coun- mined start from and those points coming out a strong message as ty will now have to Carnew proved to be a from frees. A late flurry of points near the end of the half for Bray had left the score at 1-2 to 0-7. Then, in the second half, Bray seemed to shift up a gear, with John Henderson running the game, and Bray’s attack causing havoc, especially Christy Moorehouse who caused Carnew’s defence no end of trouble and would go on to pick up the Man of the Match Award. Though there was a time in the second half Brothers John and Daire Henderson of Bray Emmets celebrate. Photo by Dave Barrett when Carnew were trailing by just three coming from all areas of by 11 points and simply off the bench to com- already dominant score- points, their hopes were the pitch, but the ham- had to see the game out. bine for an fine point. line. The O’Donoghue short-lived as Bray mer blow to Carnew The strength of Bray’s By the final few min- Cup was theirs for the streaked ahead. Points came with Mikey bench was also evident utes, Bray were in cruise second year in a row, Boland’s goal, and what by the likes of Peter control and were still and the gauntlet had Man of the Match Christy Moorehouse. Photo by Dave Barrett from Captain Marc Lennon, Diarmuid little hope that had Walsh, Liam Benville, heaping points onto an been thrown down. Masterson and Mikey remained for Carnew and Cathal BRAY TEAM: Jim Doyle, Ciaran McKay, Peter Kiely, Sean Maloney, Daire Boland meant that the flickered out. It was the O’Dualachain all being Lohan, John Henderson, Daire Henderson, Luke Maloney, Padraig Doyle, scoreboard soon started first goal Carnew had introduced and slotting Congratulations Diarmuid Masterson, Marc Lennon, Davy Maloney, Michael Boland, to reflect Bray’s domi- conceded throughout the in seamlessly to keep Championship. the Bray machine Christy Moorehouse, Ben McCormack nance on the pitch. At the twenty-minute whirring, as well as to Bray Emmets SUBS: Eoin McCormack, Shane Lohan, Peter Walsh, Liam Benville, Cathal The points kept mounting for Bray, mark in the second half, Eoin McCormack and O’Dualachain. Paul Carley’s men led Shane Lohan who came Senior Team on a fantastic win Steven Matthews TD from WWW.GREENPARTY.IE RORY CONGRATULATION Constituent queries to: TO BRAY EMMETS Steven Matthews Green Party BENVILLE ON A GREAT @stevensgreen1 WIN Email: Steven.matthews@.ie STATE SOLICITOR WICKLOW

14 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020 'Hate on our walls, hate in our hearts' Cllr Dermot 'Daisy' O'Brien is calling for everyone to play a role in countering hate. This follows the multiple incidents of racist graffiti around Bray in recent weeks.

Cllr O'Brien said "The groups who have tackled certain political parties, peo- we must consciously and hate graffiti on the walls of these issues consistently ple with disabilities, people purposefully pursue the our town in recent weeks is over the years in many who are LGBT+, people changes that are required a stark reminder of our dynamic ways. with addiction, people of within ourselves, within responsibility towards those "However all of the great different religious beliefs, systems and within the pre- who are targeted and those work does not mean that the people who are homeless? vailing narratives that sus- who are vulnerable to hate- issue is resolved and recent "The pyramid of hate tain hateful ideas. ful speech and hateful weeks reminds us that we reminds us that there is a "As we stand with those behaviour. Bray is not must revisit this work and journey to hate that who are the targets of hate immune to prejudice, dis- redouble our efforts because includes, bias, prejudice, we must also support the crimination, racism and the uncomfortable truth is discrimination, violence and structures that are commit- hate. If we were to ask Bray that for some people in our even genocide. What might ted to responding. If there is Travellers Community community there is a hatred begin as jokes and memes one thing that we can all do, Development Group they of "others" and a prejudice can evolve into negative it is to take responsibility for would tell us many stories against those who are not bias, acts of prejudice, dis- understanding the pyramid but they would also refer- 'us'. We must face the fact crimination and so on of hate, look it up, study it ence the annual 'Integrated that hate is here and while towards actual violence. and then commit ourselves football tournament' that has some of it is on walls, much "Hate is learned and to having conversations been running for nearly of it is in bars, cafes, kitchen therefore can be unlearned. with family, friends, col- twenty years and has been a tables, whatsapp groups. If we as a community want leagues. Knowing where direct, positive and proac- What hateful conversations to transform hate we must you stand and why you tive response which aims to are happening about asylum understand it and where it stand there is a critical part prevent the rise of prejudice. seekers, travellers, people comes from, we must check of equipping yourself to We could share the work of from certain housing in with ourselves and play your part in countering schools, youth projects, estates, migrants, people explore where hate might and transforming hate. We NGO's and community with different skin colour, live in our own hearts and all have a role to play."

Eimear Byrne, Amy Roche and Roisin Byrne celebrate Knockananna winning the Senior Camogie Championship by beating Donard the Glen in Arklow. Rathnew GAA club ASPIRE Well-being Project wins €10,000 In these COVID-19 times, it can be difficult to stay connected to your local community and maintain your well-being and positive mental health. Rathnew GAA has been boosted with Camps through a mix of drills, skills, games, nutrition fantastic news that it has won €10,000 as part and wellness. Bray Area Partnership's Social Prescribing Well-being project ASPIRE is a free service that can support Commenting on winning the prize, Peadar you with your health and well-being by connecting you up with services and activities in the community. of the 2020 Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps on- pack promotion. Duigeannain, Secretary, Rathnew GAA said "On The team will initially chat to you over the phone or via Zoom about your needs and interests and then behalf of Rathnew GAA club I want to express our refer you on to services and supports that can help or link you into activities that will be right for you. The winning clubs were chosen by draw to culmi- delight at winning €10,000 and want to thank Through regular check-ins the coordinator will support you over 6-10 weeks as you engage with these nate the summer-long promotion in conjunction with Kellogg for this and its successful competition. The activities and improve your well-being. the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps. During a year where Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps were a particular success As part of the Social Prescribing programme you can also access the free ASPIRE online Well-being fundraising has been restricted and funds limited, the this year and a well-timed diversion from everything Programme that brings people together in small supportive online groups to connect and learn practical overall prize fund of €40,000 will provide the win- going on. The Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps idea is a skills such as coping with stress, relaxation techniques and self-care during these challenging times. ning clubs with very welcome support when looking fabulous example of how the GAA operates with ASPIRE is a Healthy Ireland and Sláintecare-funded project #RightCareRightPlaceRightTime. to invest in the club. older GAA players training up younger kids from dif- To find out more see www.brayareapartnership.ie or call 01 286 8266. After an uncertain start to the summer, 71,699 chil- ferent clubs and thus making the GAA a community dren attended GAA Cúl Camps at 667 camps through- stronger. The work that Kellogg does in making this out the country. With participation levels understand- possible cannot be quantified. ably lower this year due to limited availability, the “This money is well needed and will go a really camps proved a real success giving children across long way for our club, in particular our juvenile sec- Plans are well the country a chance to socialise and exercise outside. tion. As a club on the commuter belt, our little village A Cúl Camps first was also started, TG4 aired the has expanded and so has our juvenile membership. GAA Cúl Camp television programme with over “We run teams in all grades from Nursery to Adult 300,000 viewers tuning in. The television show pro- for both Ladies and Gentlemen and this injection of vided a new innovative way for children across the money will provide them all with up to date equip- underway for Social country to get involved in this year's GAA Cúl ment and for this, we can't thank Kellogg enough." Inclusion Week Social Inclusion Week in Co Wicklow will run from Saturday 17th October to Friday 23rd October.

Social Inclusion is making sure Inclusion are collaborating to the wonderful physical activities that everyone in society has an organise and run events across the being planned for the week." equal chance at a good quality of county that will showcase our People can get information and life. It's about: Treating people county's rich diversity, highlight follow the events through the equally regardless of their back- the supports that are available to Include Us In Facebook Page: ground, Making sure people have ensure that all our citizens feel https://www.facebook.com/Includ equal access to goods and ser- equally valued. Helen Howes, Co e-Us-In and on various social vices, Removing barriers and Wicklow PPN Resource Worker media sites run by the organisa- helping those that may need it said "Co Wicklow PPN is delight- tions involved. A list of events more, for example older persons, ed to be working with a number will be advertised soon. disabled persons, Travellers, the of support agencies and communi- If any groups are running unemployed and so on, Targeting ty groups for social inclusion activities with a social inclusion resources where they are most week. focus during the week or in needed, Challenging discrimina- Some of the activities will be October and would like them tion, and Changing attitudes and held online, and we are keeping advertised widely across the Rathnew Juvenile members Olly Quinn and Ronan Merrigan, Conor Dignam and Niall Dignam with ways of working. our fingers crossed that the cur- county please contact Co A number of organisations rent health crisis doesn't have any Wicklow PPN by Emailing: coun- David Byrne, Field Sales Manager for Kellogg’s Ireland. Rathnew GAA Club has been bosted with the € working in the area of Social last-minute impacts on some of [email protected] news that it has won 10,000 in the 2020 Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps on-pack promotion. WICKLOW

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16 ARTS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020 Short film: Bray - A Reminder A new short film by RML films was shot in Bray last month. Written by David Doyle, and directed by Rita-Marie Lawlor, 'Bray - A Reminder' stars Justine O'Rourke and Fair City's Tommy O'Neill.

Rita-Marie is a Dublin- writing, and this is why I tographs for flashback amazing, which it did. based scriptwriter, direc- really wanted to direct it, scenes and one other full “The people of Bray tor, producer, actor and along with the poignan- day in a house in Tallaght. were amazing and photographer. cy.” “Luckily we had supportive, very keen and Speaking to Wicklow Rita-Marie has been a wrapped just before interested to know what Times about the film, filmmaker for over 20 Dublin went into lock- we were doing.” Rita-Marie said “Bray- A years and this is the first down!” says Rita-Marie. The film is now in the Reminder is focused on film she's directed that she “As it is a collaboration, editing process, and a grief and reminiscing. It's hasn't also written. “It was we were six months in Bray screening is about a woman who has an interesting journey for prep for the shoot. We anticipated at the end of lost her husband and is me, and very new. David worked tirelessly to deliv- November or early Signal Arts Society 2020 still in the grieving pro- is from theatre so film is er and to make Bray look December. cess.” also new to him.” The film is the latest The writer David Doyle from indie film company was previously behind a Member's Exhibition RML Films, and was in trilogy of plays under the preparation for six months umbrella name of 'Beside Signal Arts Centre will present the 20th Annual Exhibition of works by members of the before shooting finally the Seaside' in 2017 - 'A Signal Arts Society. It will be held from Monday, 12th October to Sunday 25th October. went ahead last month. Reminder', 'Braywatch', RML Films was founded and 'Stolen Time', which This exhibition is a showcase for members of the Signal Arts Society and, being a group show, includes a in 2005 and has been were all performed by diverse range of content, a varied selection of mediums and always something to delight even the most behind such Tallaght Theatre Group. discerning of palettes. feature films as The Last The film was a profes- The Signal Arts Society was launched in 2001 and is affiliated with Signal Arts Centre. The Society Show (2014) and Apollo sional shoot on a tiny bud- consists of artists working in many different arts practices, however membership is not exclusive to artists - Music Club (2007). get. “The crew has big anybody with an interest in the arts can join. On setting the film in faith in it as do I. Justine The Society offers a range of facilities and discounts to members. For more information on Signal Arts Bray, Rita-Marie says “As delivered a remarkable Society go to www.signalartscentre.ie and click on the Society's tab. Alternatively the Society may be Dubliners we have always performance.” contacted through Signal Arts Centre. felt a sense of 'going on Guest starring Fair holiday' when we went to City's Tommy O'Neill, the visit Bray, it brought a shoot took place over one huge sense of excitement day in September mainly to us. David Doyle has on Bray Seafront, with Justine O'Rourke during filming of ‘Bray - A Coming up at covered all of this in his one other day taking pho- Reminder’ . Whale Theatre... Music Network presents: The Emma Langford Trio: Sowing Acorns live album launch tour Cello Quartet

Emma Langford is joined by Arkansas' Alec Brown With its sonorous tone, swan-like elegance did arrangements of works by Bach, Beethoven on cello and Virginia's Ray Yrure on percussion for an and an expressive range that gives the and Bartók, sultry moods in Piazzolla's Libertango, intimate sharing of her highly acclaimed new album human voice a run for its money, no other the soaring beauty of Mozart's Ave verum corpus, Sowing Acorns. In light of pandemic restrictions, the trio instrument manages to play on our heart a fiery exchange between two cellos in Barrière's were forced to postpone the album's month-long premier strings quite like the cello. popular Sonata, as well as Debussy's uber-roman- tour in Germany and the UK this Spring but, undeterred, tic Clair de lune and Gershwin's jazz-infused they are bouncing back and thrilled to hit the road in William Butt, Rosalie Curlett, Martin Johnson favourites from Porgy and Bess. Ireland, bringing a brand new collection of original and Ailbhe McDonagh are four masterful cellists Contemporary music for this unusual combo is songs to Greystones for the first time ever. In 2017 who'll be setting off to perform together for the well catered for in Ailbhe McDonagh's own Limerick's Langford released Quiet Giant, the debut first time on this six-date Music Network tour. Cellango and a new Music Network commission album which paved her way to multiple award nomina- They will play the Mermaid Arts Centre on by Conor Linehan. For an instrument that's so at tions, accolades and critical acclaim from County Mayo Saturday 10th October at 8pm. home powering the orchestra's engine room, the to the state of Milwaukee; in 2018 she earned the inau- They'll be taking full advantage of the opportu- cello sure knows how to shine under the spotlight. € gural RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Award for "Best Emerging nity to show us what this beautiful instrument is Tickets: 16/14 and are available from Box Office Artist". In September she releases her highly anticipated capable of. The udience can look forward to splen- on 01-2724030 sophomore album Sowing Acorns, a collection of 13 warm and reflective songs. Friday 9th October, 8pm (Doors 7.30pm) Tickets €25

Neil Delamere - Pick ‘n Mix

Hailed as one of Ireland’s foremost comedians, Neil Delamere comes to The Whale Theatre for the first time in his long-standing (get it!) career, with a combi- nation of new material, old material and plenty of messing. Neil Delamere is one of the top acts working in the Irish comedy scene today, having presented Neil Delamere’s Just For Laughs, Eureka! The Big Bang Query and Republic of Telly as well as featuring on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Stand Up For The Week and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store. He is also known to audiences for his regular appear- ances on RTE’s The Panel and BBC’s The Blame Game. Neil has performed all over Ireland as well as inter- nationally at the prestigious Vicar Street in Dublin, Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival, Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Saturday 10th October, 8pm (Doors 7.30pm) Tickets €25 WICKLOW

Tuesday 6th October 2020 TimesLOCAL ARTS 17 Ray the Renaissance man Some people go through life without discovering or pursuing their creative side. Ray Cranley has discovered several creative sides, and is now enjoying a new creative outlet in painting.

been inspired by his sur- Lovely as Yourself'. Ray roundings and different was very much influ- places, buildings, land- enced by early Rock n scapes, and landmarks Roll stars such as Elvis mostly around North Presley, Buddy Holly, Wicklow, and how he and The Everly Brothers, remembers them. His and as he played gigs all paintings depict such over Wicklow, Rock n places and times as Bray Roll was a large part of 18 artists exhibit at Arklow Visual Arts Gallery Main Street in the 1950s, his setlists as well as Ballywaltrim Lane in folk, country, and trad. An exhibiton of paintings and photography by members of the Arklow Visual Arts Gallery is 1968, Belmont Wood in In the mid 80s he record- 1990, and of course ed an album of his own currentlyon display. This show has an array of style, colour and form to suit all tastes so do Windgates Hill in the material to critical pop in for a look and follow our social channels for daily updates throughout the exhibition. 1950s. acclaim. Admission is free and all are very welcome. Ray paints mostly As well as music and The following members showcasing their art are: Alan Browne, Mary Mitchell, Tony Byrne, from old photographs he painting, Ray has also Sarah Eva Manson, Jadwiga Pawlak, Michaela Bertsch, Attracta Manson Iwona Blaji, took when he was written and published Andrew Manson, Helen Woods, Pauline Merry, Dorothy Hutson, Sofia Bury, Nicola Keane, younger, sometimes two books. 'Chip Chop Charles Dudley, Elaine Tobin, Aidan Fitzgibbon. Arklow Visual Arts Gallery will be adhering to adding in details of peo- Cherry' is a hilarious Government Guidelines. ple or vehicles of the era. account of growing up in Pictured is above is ‘Find Your Joy’ by Elaine Tobin. The artist used pencil, pen, acrylic ink, If Ray's name sounds 1950s Ireland, while familiar, it might be 'Wicklow Gold' is a work acrylic paint and oil pastel on canvas. Elaine has three beautifully unique abstract pieces in the because you know him of 'Faction' about cursed gallery at the moment. from his musical or treasure in the Wicklow literary output. Mountains. Music has always Ray says that he It wasn't until he was drawing skills to be a been one of Ray's main couldn't choose a in his 60s that Ray dis- good painter, so I passions, especially play- favourite between music, Kevin Barry - remembering covered the joys of became more encouraged ing live, and he remains writing, and painting, but painting. Feeling daunted then. Once I started, I a popular local performer he's been particularly about picking up the got the bug.” to this day. In the 1960s grateful this year for the lad of eighteen summers brush, with no painting Now, Ray is painting he could be heard having painting, as play- experience under his with proficiency and singing in McFadden's ing live music hasn't belt, he finally took the exhibiting and selling his Roadshow during the been possible due to Wicklow author Siofra O'Donovan has The Irish struggle for independence produced many plunge 13 years ago, and paintings every Sunday summers on Bray Covid. “The painting written a new memoir of Kevin Barry, and heroes. Kevin Barry was possibly one of the greatest under the guidance of art in Enniskerry Parochial Seafront, and in the 70s has kept me sane!” he who better to write an intimate biography and this heartfelt memoir from his descendant teacher Niamh Harding Hall. People are drawn to he was a regular per- says. of one of Ireland's most famous martyrs commemorates his sacrifice fittingly. Siofra has published historical novels, travelogues, in Bray, he honed his Ray's paintings which former at the Ray is looking for- than one of his own family? skills. have a nostalgic quality, International Hotel in ward to being able to and has written a series of novels set in 12th century “I could never draw, depicting familiar Bray. play live music again, France. She has penned cultural and travel features for and I thought that if I Wicklow places and Ray plays a mixture of but until then he has the Irish Examiner, The Irish Times and the Warsaw couldn't draw then I landmarks as they looked original and cover mate- many more paintings to Voice. She teaches writing workshops in schools, couldn't paint,” Ray told in the past. rial, and is still writing do. “I have a list as long mental health and prison facilities using the dynamic Wicklow Times. “But A resident of songs. His new one will as my arm of places to and archetypal Hero's Journey. Niamh showed me that Windgates, Greystones, be a Christmas song enti- paint! I'm just trying to Kevin Barry's centenary is November 1st 2020, and you didn't need great Ray's paintings have tled 'A Christmas as get through them all.” the book was launched last week by Eamon ó Cuiv, grandson of Eamon de Valera and Niamh Barry, grand-niece of Kevin Barry, on 1st October in the sig- nal Arts Centre, Bray.

Yours 'Til Hell Freezes tells the story of Kevin Barry's untimely death written by one of his closest descendants Síofra O'Donovan with rare access to family papers and archives. Kevin Barry was only 18 years old when he died a martyr, on the morning of 1st November, 1920, mak- ing him one of the first to be executed by the British after the 1916 Easter rising. When news reached his family and friends in Tombeagh, Co. Carlow, and spread across the island, the pain resonated in the heart of every Irish man and woman and echoes of it rever- berate within the extended Barry family even today. "All I knew was that Kevin Barry was not that much older than I was, that he was hanged, and that a lot of people sang about him in pubs," say Siofra. Síofra's maternal grandmother Monty Barry was his second sister, and her father Donal O'Donovan released his own biography of the republican hero back in 1989. She grew up listening to gripping tales of espionage and family militarism that succeeded Kevin Barry's heroics, playing with the black shille- lagh he made by hand, gazing on his oval portrait in the study. With the help of the family, she has unveiled a Artist Ray Cranley pictured alongside some of his artwork in Enniskerry Parochial Hall. dearth of information on this historical figure who it Pic: Joe McQuillan may seem died young but lived a full life. WICKLOW

18 NEWS / LOCAL BUSINESS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 6th October 2020 Local Enterprise Office announces National Women's Enterprise Day

At the launch of October Feast were Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Pat Kennedy, "We're stronger together" is the message from Local Enterprise Office Wicklow at the Pamela Walsh, Chairperson of the Wicklow Food & Beverage Strategy, and CEO of Wicklow announcement of events to mark National Women's Enterprise Day on Wednesday, October 14th. County Council Frank Curran. The Local Enterprise ketplace and facilitated Office initiative, now in networking to connect its fourteenth year, was more entrepreneurs with Feast your eyes on Wicklow launched by An Tánaiste each other. and Minister Enterprise, Entrepreneurs that will All eyes will be on County Wicklow during are truly amazing and our food and drink network is Trade and Employment, be sharing their insights the month of October as the county's food all about championing the work we all do." T.D., and is and journeys include and drink network is hosting a She said that "October Feast" was about telling the being funded by the Olympian-turned-compa- Government of Ireland in ny founder Derval O' programme of activities to showcase the story of its members, promoting messages of sustainability, letting people know what we do and partnership with Rourke, Sonia Deasy of abundance of producers in The Garden of showcasing the beautiful food and drink produce Enterprise Ireland and the Irish global skincare Ireland. which comes from County Wicklow. Local Authorities. brand, Pestle & Mortar, "Wicklow has everything - a winery, distilleries, Figures released by Pamela Laird of Moxi Wicklow Naturally's "October Feast" is a full cal- breweries, jam makers, chocolate makers, nougat Local Enterprise Offices Loves who was a finalist endar of activities highlighting food and drink pro- makers, lamb producers, fruit and vegetable growers, to coincide with the on BBC's The Apprentice ducers and all they have to offer. wagyu beef farmers, vegan cafes, amazing chefs, launch reveal that 20,551 and Áine Kerr, the co- For the month of October, Wicklow Naturally Wicklow Signature Dishes, fabulous hotels, B&Bs female participants took founder of Kinzen and producers will be highlighting what they do through and forest adventures," said Ms Walsh. part in training pro- RTÉ broadcaster, who is online videos direct from their farms, winery, distil- Working within public health guidelines, people grammes with the 31 also the M.C. for the day. leries, cafes, gardens and kitchens. There will be for- will be able to book some wonderful foraging tours, Local Enterprise Offices Vibeke Delahunt, Head aging tours, recipes, cookery demonstrations, after- mushroom hunts, walled garden tours as well as in the first six months of of Enterprise with Local noon teas, meet the makers days and so much more. indulging in some superb online videos. 2020, an increase of 58% Enterprise Office Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr "We are inviting everyone to join us on Wicklow over the same period last Wicklow said: "On Pat Kennedy, said: "Wicklow County Council is Naturally's social media channels - Facebook, Twitter year. There is also greater National Women's delighted to support the development of Wicklow and Instagram - to enjoy everything which is on demand for mentoring Enterprise Day on Naturally which showcases all that is excellent about offer," she said adding: "Times have been very support this year, with October 14th, we want to the food and drink on offer from the Garden of challenging for all businesses and everyone here in 3,567 female show businesses that Ireland. Never before has it been more important to Wicklow is doing the very best they can in such a entrepreneurs taking up we're 'Stronger Together.' support local producers, retailers, restaurateurs, pubs difficult climate. the support between We also want to show and all those involved in the food and hospitality She said the "October Feast" celebration would not January and June 2020, how small changes can sector. We very much appreciate the support from be possible without the support from Wicklow an increase of 19%. make big impacts, how Pamela Walsh of Wicklow Way Wines with our partners in this initiative. " County Council, County Wicklow Partnership, The interactive events we can learn from each Vibeke Delahunt, LEO Wicklow Speaking about Wicklow Naturally's "October LEADER Programme, Wicklow Local Enterprise on October 14th for other, how small busi- Feast", Pamela Walsh of Wicklow Way Wines Office and Failte Ireland." National Women's nesses can cultivate inno- vation!" well as Sheelagh Daly, (Winery) said: "Here in the Garden of Ireland, we To see the full list of events visit www.wicklow- Enterprise Day are mov- vation and how interna- Other contributors on Anne Lanigan and Marina have some of the country's finest producers. They naturally.ie/events ing online to tional markets can offer the day include Siobhan Donohoe of Enterprise LocalEnterprise.ie/NWED new opportunities. 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Tuesday 6th October 2020 TimesLOCAL CLASSIFIEDS / NEWS 19 • PLANNING • WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 Alphaplan Design (Tel: 086 ‘Covid hit charities 2461269, Email: eugene 2461269, Email: eugene @alphaplandesign.com) @alphaplandesign.com) Seeks planning permission Seeks planning permission for a dwelling, waste water for retention of two revised treatment system, garage, velux windows to rear of entrance, and associated dwelling and associated works at Askanagap, works at Gairdin An Duchas, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow for Rocky Road, Ballynerrin, M. Kenny. The planning Wicklow, Co. Wicklow for need budget break’ D. O`Meachair. The planning application may be application may be inspected, or purchased inspected, or purchased Budget 2021 should be used to support Wicklow charities, community and voluntary organisations facing a surge in demand for services and a at a fee not exceeding the at a fee not exceeding the fall in donations as a result of Covid-19, according to The Community Foundation for Ireland. reasonable cost of making a reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the copy, at the offices of the In a pre-budget submis- ing two recommendations We see this in Wicklow, in "In this submission The planning authority during its planning authority during its sion, the Foundation to Government:Ensure all rural and urban areas and public opening hours and a public opening hours and a Community Foundation submission or observation in which will provide 16m donations intended for among people of all ages. for Ireland sets out practi- submission or observation in relation to the application relation to the application in grants to community communities go to com- The impact is indiscrimi- cal steps which if adopted may be made to the may be made to the groups nationally this year, munities by removing the nate. Budget 2021 and the by Government would authority in writing on authority in writing on says straight forward mea- administrative burden of Finance Bill are opportuni- encourage and nurture payment of the prescribed payment of the prescribed sures in both the budget tax relief for donations ties for Government to philanthropy, gift giving fee within the period of 5 fee within the period of 5 and the Finance Bill could over €5,000 from charities address the shortfalls in weeks beginning on the date weeks beginning on the date and legacies to ensure our of receipt by the authority of of receipt by the authority of provide an important life- to donors. This is the only financial support by taking communities can secure the application. the application. line of support to groups outstanding recommenda- imaginative measures larger donations which working with vulnerable tion of the 2012 Forum on which would address long- will allow for medium to WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL people throughout Philanthropy Report on term sustainability and long term strategic plan- I Nicola Jackson seek Full Planning Permission Sought Wicklow. Major Gift Incentive; planning by encouraging ning for the future. planning permission for a for: The Community Reduce the Capital larger donations. "We are circulating our 1. Provision of outdoor seating new dwelling house and area (50Msq)to existing forecourt Foundation for Ireland, Acquisitions Tax on dona- "At present in Ireland submission to all TDs in entrance, a connection to include: Newly Paved Surface which has supported com- tions from inheritances on less than 1% of charity Wicklow, those in to services along with all (50Msq) complete with Ground munities for over 20-years, a euro for euro basis. donations are greater than Government and those in associated site development Level Lighting. Retractable works at Togher More, Awnings fitted over existing says more than half of the Announcing the publi- €5,000. Efforts to boost opposition, with an offer signage to extend maximum 4 Roundwood, Bray, Co. groups it works with are cation of the submission, this have been hampered to enter into constructive metres from façade of property. Wicklow. The planning All the above in-use solely during facing difficulties. It says Denise Charlton, CEO by a tax relief regime dialogue on how we can application may be inspect- assigned opening hours. services such as meals and said "The Covid-19 pan- which is not delivering for ensure communities can ed or purchased at a fee not 2. All ancillary site works at No 7 exceeding the reasonable & 8 , Albert Tce, Meath Road, wheels, mental health sup- demic has created a per- either charities or their get through the current Bray, Co. Wicklow. A98 XW13 & ports as well as services fect storm for the charity, larger donors, with money difficulties and thrive." cost of making a copy at the A98W188. Signed: Meabhdh for those with disabilities community and voluntary intended to benefit com- Chair of the offices of Wicklow County Kilroy Council, County Buildings, The planning application may be and older people in sectors with hugely munities instead going on Foundation, Mike Gaffney Wicklow during its public inspected or purchased at a fee Wicklow all need help so increased demands for ser- taxes. The estimated loss added "Older people, peo- opening hours and a not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of that they can continue to vices and supports coin- is 50m since the current ple with disabilities, those submission or observation in Wicklow County Council, County offer a lifeline. ciding with a drop in dona- measures introduced in who struggle to make relation to the application Buildings, Wicklow during its The Foundation is mak- tions, gifts and funding. 2013. ends meet, those trapped may be made to the public opening hours and a submission or observation in in violent relationships authority in writing on payment of the prescribed relation to the application may be and many others have made to the authority in writing fee within the period of 5 on payment of the prescribed fee borne the brunt of the iso- weeks beginning on the date within the period of 5 weeks lation and loneliness of receipt by the authority of beginning on the date of receipt caused by the restrictions the application. by the authority of the application. needed to keep us all safe. "Yet the upsurge in THE WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL demand for such supports MIRACULOUS I David Fitzgerald seek is happening at a time PRAYER a retention planning when fundraising has permission for an as been largely shut down or Dear Heart of Jesus in constructed side and rear Denise Charlton, CEO of The Community the past I have asked for extension to No. 4 Saint very severely reduced. Foundation for Ireland Dominic's Road, Wicklow Charity shops have had many favours. This time I ask you this very Town Co Wicklow. The their doors closed, there special one. (Mention planning application may are no street collections Gospel: Mark 12.28-34 request) Take it, dear be inspected or purchased while fears over house- Heart of Jesus and place at a fee not exceeding the hold incomes have also hit One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to it within your broken reasonable cost of making online donations. him. Which is the first of all the commandments? Jesus Heart where your Father a copy at the offices of "It is time now for replied. This is the first. Listen, Israel, the Lord our God Wicklow County Council, is the one Lord and you must love the Lord your God sees it. Then, in his mer- County Buildings, Wicklow Government to take over- with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your ciful eyes it will become during its public opening due steps to address these mind and with all your strength. The second is this: You your favour not mine. hours and a submission or concerns. By doing so it must love your neighbour as yourself. There is no St Anthony and St Jude, observation in relation to commandment greater than these. The scribe said to him will not only help in the helper of the hopeless, the application may be 'Well spoken, Master, what you have said is true, that he aid me in my distress. immediate emergency but is one and there is no other. 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