homes & businesses WICKLOW WE DELIVER!- for 30 years SOUTH EDITION Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL HOSPICE HEROES CARNEW ARTIST THE SHAKING BOG page 2 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 28th May 2019 5 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 - 2869111 www.wicklowtimes.net E-mail: [email protected] WILDFIRES WARNING A number of large-scale fires have ravaged areas of County Wicklow's forests and hillsides in recent weeks and the trend is likely to continue as we enter into the summer months.

Following dry weather the historic 'Coronation that spread across the patterns, a wildfire risk Plantation' lasted for areas of Hollywood, can quickly develop in several hours before Lacken and Kippure, all areas where flamma- Wicklow Fire Services threatening homes. Fires ble vegetation such as with the help of the lasted for days in the grasses, gorse and National Park staff even- Wicklow and Dublin heather are present, tually extinguished it in Uplands at this time. which makes Co. the early hours of the Andrew Doyle, Wicklow, the most next morning. The fire Minister of State at the forested county in started with the burning Department of Food, Ireland, the most vulner- of vegetation, which is Forestry and able county for forest illegal between March Horticulture has urged fires. 1st and August 31st, and farmers, forest owners, The most recent blaze then spread to the forest managers and the occurred on the west historic site, which dates public of the need to be side of Sugarloaf back to 1831. alert to the risk of wild- Mountain, in an area On Sunday 12th May a fires over the summer known as the Rocky gorse fire occurred near months, and he called Valley, with Bray fire Wicklow head close to for anyone enjoying the crews eventually extin- Wicklow Town. In outdoor recreation to guishing it. February, firefighters behave responsibly and On Tuesday 14th May, needed the assistance of within the law. a fire in the Wicklow an air corps helicopter to "I want to continue to Mountains that spread to help tackle an inferno urge farmers, forest 30% OFF SALE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY

Sarah Mason, Ellen Codd, and Layla Cashman at the official opening of the Woodland Garden at St. Saviour's National School, Rathdrum.

owners, forest managers - I ask land owners, rural that there is a risk of dwellers and other land fires during summer users to maintain a high months on certain types degree of vigilance of land, particularly in regarding fire, with spe- upland areas, and that cial regard to lighting high fire risk conditions fires." can be expected over the Michael Power, coming months, when National Estates Risk weather conditions Manager for Coillte, says dictate." that people who burn Recalling the major growing vegetation on wildfires in recent years uncultivated land that destroyed or dam- between 1st March and aged property, including 31st August are liable to farmland and forests, he prosecution and could added; "Such fires face fines, imprisonment directly endanger peo- and penalties to their ple's homes and property farm payments. and destroy valuable Aidan Dempsey, Chief habitats and tourism Fire Officer for Wicklow resources. Furthermore, County Council says that they place enormous "Suspicious activity strain on the emergency should be reported to the services and put the lives Gardaí and uncontrolled of rural dwellers and or unattended fires emergency service should be reported personnel at considerable immediately to the risk. Fire and Emergency "The message is essen- Services." tially the same each year Continued on Page 3 WICKLOW

2 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019 Hospice heroes honoured Ciarán Byrne and Brenda Barry, who volunteer each year to support their local hospice on Hospice Sunflower Days, have been named official 'Hospice Heroes' for their many years of fundraising service on behalf of their local hospice, Wicklow Hospice. Ciarán and Brenda along with 25 others were hon- oured with the title of 'Hospice Hero' at a special ceremony in St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 on Thursday, 9th May 2019 to coincide with the official launch of this year's Hospice Sunflower Days campaign. Ciarán has been involved in fundraising for Wicklow Hospice for 10 years. A retired teacher, Ciarán uses his expertise and skills to assist in the run- ning of events to help raise funds for OUTSTANDING IN THEIR FIELD the hospice and just earli- Pictured at the 'Hospice Hero' special ceremony are (l-r), Sinead Tarmey, er this year, Ciarán organ- Wicklow Hospice, Ciarán Byrne, Mary Kennedy, Hospice Sunflower Days ised for 18 people to Ambassador and RTE Broadcaster and Brenda Barry. Ciarán and Brenda, Minister for Food, Forestry and Horticulture and MEP Candidate Andrew Doyle attend a marathon in joined Seamus O'Brien, Head gardener at Killmacurragh Botanic Gardens in Kilbride, Munich for the hospice. who volunteer each year to support their local hospice on Hospice Sunflower Wicklow and Deputy Kevin 'Boxer' Moran TD to host HRH Prince Charles in the Brenda has assisting the Days, have been named official 'Hospice Heroes' for their many years of beautiful Killmacurragh Botanic Gardens in Kilbride last week. hospice for almost 5 fundraising service on behalf of their local hospice, Wicklow Hospice. years and runs a Craft Fair Fundraiser in Avoca, Ambassador and RTE Hospice Sunflower your support by purchas- What’s Happening... Racing news taking place 2nd Broadcaster. Days aims to raise much ing some sunflower mer- November, along with This year's Hospice needed funds for hospices chandise on Hospice her friend to raise funds Tinahely trainer Philip Rothwell shared a winner Sunflower Days, which and specialist palliative Sunflower Days this June. for the hospice. marks the 29th year of the home care services across St David's Car Boot Sale with conditional rider James O'Sullivan when Alternatively, you can Fiveaftermidnight scored a three-length success in Brenda also helps out campaign, is taking place the country enabling them make a donation by tex- St David's car boot sale will take place on June the mares' maiden hurdle at Killarney. with the Christmas on Friday, 7th June and to continue to provide 2nd at St David's School, Grystones between 9am Memory Tree and has Saturday 8th June 2019. person centred, holistic ting 'SUN' to 50300 to and 3pm. The gate will open for sellers at 7.30am The six-year-old was returned at odds of 4/1 and it organised a cookery You can show your sup- and loving care to patients donate €4 to support and be locked at 3.30pm. Cars are €15, vans or was to get better for Rothwell who was back in the demonstration fundraiser port for this worthy cause and their loved ones free local hospice groups € winners' enclosure at Tramore the following afternoon cars with trailers are 25, payable on entry. For with well known chef, by volunteering to help of charge. across Ireland. Texts cost when the Adam Short-ridden Shanklys Dawn took the Derry Clarke, in aid of further information email [email protected] out over the two days If you would like to €4. Hospice Sunflower handicap chase in the colours of James Guilfoyle. "It's Wicklow Hospice. fundraising or by donat- volunteer or donate, great to get a few winners again. The horses have been Ciarán and Brenda Days will receive a mini- ing and buying some sun- please contact your local € running well all year, but we probably just don't have were presented with their flower merchandise; and hospice or specialist pal- mum of 3.60. Service Fundraiser for Sarah the standard of horses that we can really compete with. plaques at the ceremony remember every euro liative home care service Provider: LIKECHARI- On top of that we were getting a lot of seconds. I by Mary Kennedy, raised locally, stays today, log onto www.sun- TY. Helpline: 076 680 minded a few of the winter horses because the ground Hospice Sunflower Days locally. flowerdays.ie or show 5278. O'Gorman has been so good all year," said the winning trainer. Sarah O'Gorman, a 3rd class pupil of the Gaelscoil in Arklow, is currently in the US undergoing treatment for Lyme disease, Babesia and Anaplasmosis, from a tick bite. The Gaelscoil's BRAY Parents Association have organised a fundraiser coffee morning and cake sale, in aid of getting Vevay Rd, Bray Sarah better and getting her home. There will be raffle prizes to be won and a kids disco. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Sarah at • Free Fitting gofundme.com/get-sarah-better • Free Measuring Service Greystones Flower Club • Free In Home demonstration Advice & Design Service Greystones Flower club are having a flower demonstration on the 28th May 2019 at 8pm. The • No Obligation demonstrator is Ali Dietrich.The venue is the Quote Evangelical Church Hall, Hillside Road, Greystones, Price in is €7, this includes tea,coffee *12 Month Guarantee on ALL Blinds* and biscuits. All are welcome. 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Tuesday 28th May 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 3 PERMISSION GRANTED FOR MASTS AT MARTELLO Permission has been granted by An Bord Pleanala for the installation of six antenna and four transmission dishes at the rear roof level of the Martello on Strand Road. The Board granted permission after ft) with four transmission dishes on two previous refusals by Wicklow supporting poles including remote radio County Council. The planners refused units, gantry platform with associated permission as they considered it would be equipment cabinets, cabling and associat- contrary to the development standards for ed site works. Pictured: Pupils help Dephine Hardel cut the cake at the official opening of the Woodland Garden at St. Saviour's National mast and telecommunications structures The application, by Cignal School, Rathdrum. as set out in the County Development Infrastructure Ltd, is one of five applica- Plan. They said the development had the tions by the company in locations around 'potential to impact upon the residential County Wicklow since 2017. and spot small fires that otherwise could not have amenities of the area and to detract from Applications were lodged for locations at been detected until they had become much larger the visual amenities of this area. To Merrymeeting in Rathnew, Meridian Wildfires Warning and harder to contain. permit this development would therefore Shopping Centre in Greystones, The Wicklow Uplands Council say that they Continued from Page 1 be contrary to the proper planning and Sandyhills in Dunlavin, The Horse and "have seen a rise in the extent and frequency of sustainable development of the area.' Hound in Delgany as well as the Martello unregulated burning in recent years, highlighting a Coillte outlines seven steps to prevent fires this summer: "Do not light fires The report also stated that the Bray. greater need for controlled burning practices to be in or near woodland; Have a fire plan. Ensure you have a current fire plan for applicants had failed to submit a state- The application in Greystones led to implemented. There is a perception that burning ment of compliance with the International the formation of a campaign last month your forest; Work with neighbours. Co-operation is vital to achieve success- ful pre- prevention; be vigilant. Forest owners should be particularly vigilant vegetation within the permissive season is 'con- Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) by concerned locals to halt the develop- trolled' while outside the season is 'uncontrolled'. Guidelines. ment. They said they were concerned that following dry weather; Check fire breaks and access routes; insure your crop; report losses. If a plantation is destroyed or damaged by fire, the incident This is not the case. Controlled burning refers to However, following an appeal, An the masts will 'expose residents within the practice of burning smaller areas of vegetation Bord Pleanala found that having regard to 50/100 metres of the tower to microwave should be reported to the nearest Garda Station and to the Forest Service." on a rotational basis. It requires notice be given to the existing pattern of development in the frequencies known to be biologically The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) recently announced plans area, and the nature and scale of the active 24/7; expose to manage the risk of wildfires through drone technology. The NPWS will adjacent landowners and local Gardai. Burning proposed development, it considered that workers/shoppers/school and afterschool work with Coillte to combat the spread of wildfires. This pilot is the first of areas greater than 5 ha within a designated area 'subject to compliance, the proposed children to biologically active microwave its kind. It will initially be rolled out in the Dublin Mountains and if success- requires prior written consent from the NPWS. development would be in accordance frequencies; significantly devalue the ful both NPWS and Coillte will look to roll out this technology in other areas. Uncontrolled burning, regardless of the time of with the proper planning and sustainable surrounding property potentially making Drones can be equipped with infrared cameras that peer through smoke, as year, is destructive and poses a serious threat to planning of the area.' housing units in close proximity well as sensors for wind direction and other weather variables that affect how property, public safety and can cause extensive The six antenna will be 2.5m high (8.2 unsaleable." fires spread. They will capture continuous footage of areas deem as high-risk damage." 'Serious gaps' in Wicklow dementia services The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) says there are serious gaps in the services provided in Wicklow, with none of the following services available according to the mapping project carried out by ASI and National Dementia Office (NDO): Dementia Assistive Technology Library, Dementia Cognitive Therapies, Dementia Counselling Service and Dementia In-Home Respite.

There are over 1,200 This support from people with dementia dementia in support of people living with local representatives is and their families are the HSE's Dementia: dementia and their desperately needed, ASI really struggling Understand Together struggling families in says, the 2018 mapping because they are being campaign. Wicklow. With demen- of dementia-specific faced with inadequate Speaking at the tia a growing issue and services in Ireland services and supports." launch, Managing the majority of those shows that not only Vice-Chair of the Director of Bluebird with dementia living in does access to commu- Irish Dementia Working Care Ireland, Brian the community, there is nity dementia-specific Group (IDWG), Kathy MacGoey, commented, a need for a 'whole services vary depending Ryan said "Newly elect- "In Ireland one in two community response' to on where you live, but ed local councillors can people know someone dementia, the ASI says. no county has even a ensure that local com- who has dementia. The ASI is calling on minimum level of munities make dementia People who have had a newly elected local dementia support. a priority. The last time diagnosis of dementia councillors to sign up The Alzheimer the local elections were can live active and and become a Society of Ireland CEO, held, in 2014, was when meaningful lives in the 'Dementia: Understand Pat McLoughlin, said I received my diagnosis community and it's Together Community "People with dementia of Younger Onset important to learn how Champion' at under- and their family carers Alzheimer's, so this standtogether.ie; need their newly elected year's elections have a best to support these Engage with local local representatives to special poignancy for individuals and their dementia service play a key role in cham- me. By everyone learn- families. The Bluebird providers to identify pioning their rights in ing a little, you have the Care campaign is called facilities where demen- the years ahead and a potential of helping us a Understand, Respect tia inclusive initiatives community-wide lot." and Respond with care. can be held and link response is needed to Irish homecare Our aim is to raise pub- with other Community ensure that struggling provider, Bluebird Care, lic awareness and give Champions to offer families get better sup- recently launched people the skills and these; Encourage public port and services. Understand, Respect additional knowledge to facing staff e.g. Dementia is one of the and Respond with Care, respond appropriately to libraries, to participate biggest health issues a national roadshow of people and their fami- in dementia-awareness that this country faces. community talks to lies with a diagnosis of training. The sad reality is that raise awareness of dementia." WICKLOW

4 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019 Rehab Care services granted additional funding Funding has been secured to save the Rehab Care services in Wicklow. The services in Wicklow are: Bray Resource Centre, Lean Aghaigh Day Service and Phoenix Resource Centre.

Bray Resource Centre is tinue to be provided. days of action. We're come news that €2m has for people aged 30 and RehabCare offers life- delighted their voices were been secured for over who have mild intel- changing care and support heard by the HSE, Minister RehabCare services. The lectual disabilities (includ- for the people it serves. Harris and Minister government only sat down ing autism and asperger's This includes vital respite McGrath. with RehabCare after much syndrome) and mental and residential services for "We welcome the fact political and public health issues. Lean 186 children, many with that we have reached a res- pressure. Aghaidh Day Service is for high-support needs. It olution and that we can "Nationwide, in every people with profound includes day services for now continue to provide town and village, people disabilities, and Phoenix more than 1,600 adults these vital services to the benefit from the dedicated Resource Centre offers a along with supported people of Wicklow who services of RehabCare. vital service to younger accommodation services rely on them. The news Often these services sup- people with a dual which allows hundreds of will come as an enormous plement health centre ser- diagnosis of intellectual people to live independent- relief to the people in our vices, particularly in rural disability and mental ill ly in their communities, services, their families and Ireland as this sector strug- health. some after leaving decades our dedicated staff who gles. Pictured: Catherine Wakeford, Orla Ni Ceallaigh, Geraldine Kavanagh, Niamh O Ceallaigh and The agreement secures of institutional care. have worked so hard to "Without this €2m there Ros Ni Ceallaigh plant a tree at the official opening of the Woodland Garden at St. Saviour's an additional €2million Rehab Group CEO, Mo campaign for the continua- was a real concern that National School, Rathdrum. this year to fund Flynn said "Every day we tion of their services." services would stop. RehabCare's services. The see the difference our work Fianna Fáil spokesperson Fortunately, this is now not group had threatened to ter- makes to the people who on Health, Stephen the case. The Minister for minate provision of ser- use our services and Donnelly, welcomed the Health and his Department Water works in Wicklow Town vices due to a €2m HSE throughout this campaign news but warned that fami- must quickly outline when funding shortfall. Rehab we heard how much it lies and service users the money will be issued Irish Water, working in partnership with Wicklow County Council, is commencing works to Group and its Board stated would affect them were should not have had to and ensure an examination replace aging water mains in Fitzwilliam Square, Wicklow Town. The works are due for that they are deeply those services to be threat- endure such fear in the lead of issuing multi-year fund- completion by the end of June. Once complete, Irish Water say, the benefits of the project for relieved that these critical ened. Many of people sup- up to the confirmation of ing is considered, so we do the local community will include a more reliable water supply for all customers. care services for more than ported us by contacting funding. not have an annual panic 3,000 people throughout their TDs, Councillors and Deputy Donnelly for the clients and families "Replacing old water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages to 117 locations can now con- Senators, and by holding commented, "It is very wel- of RehabCare." customers and local businesses in the area. Operational and maintenance costs will also be reduced as the network operation will require less maintenance." The work is part of Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme as part of which over €500 million is being invested to reduce the level of leakage across the country by fixing and replacing aging water mains. Kilmac Girl Guide leader Irish Water say "This will ensure a safe, reliable water supply which is vital for our health, our environment and our growing population and economy." The works will involve the replacement of approximately 350 metres of aged cast iron and problematic water receives 50-year service award mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. The section of works will take place between Abbey Street and Fitzwilliam Square. The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers' property boundaries and connecting it to the customers' water supply. The works A Wicklow Girl Guide leader has received a 50-year service award in will be carried out by Ward and Burke Ltd, on behalf of Irish Water. recognition of the five decades of service she has given to the Irish Girl Irish Water has planned the works in short sections in order to limit impact on customers. Traffic management will be in place during this time with stop/go arrangements or temporary traffic lights in place on Fitzwilliam Guides (IGG). Square as required. Works may involve some short-term water shut offs and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours' notice prior to any planned water shut offs. A local road closure is required for a section of the works which will be in place for a number of days on Fitzwilliam Square from the junction with Abbey Street to the junction with Bridge Street. The local community affected will be directly notified in advance of the closure. There may be local diversions in place for the duration of the works. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times. Commenting on the works, Joe Carroll, Irish Water's Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead said: "The replacement of these aging water mains in Wicklow Town will improve security of supply for local residents and businesses alike. Replacing the existing water mains with new modern pipes will provide a long-term solution to ensure a safe and secure water supply is delivered to customers. Irish Water understands this type of work can be inconvenient and will ensure our work crews make every effort to minimise any disruption these works may cause." Residents and businesses in the areas of the works have been notified and customers can call the Irish Water customer helpline on 1850 278 278 for any questions in relation to the works.

Joan Gregg (left) pictured receiving her 50-year service award from Irish Girl Guides Chief Commissioner Helen Concannon and Irish Girl Guides President Maureen Murphy

Joan Gregg from District Commissioner ARMY RIFLE RANGES RAONTA RAIDHFILÍ AN AIRM Kilmacanogue has a in the early 1970s and long history of service was Captain of FOLÁIREAMH and commitment to the Greystones Rangers WARNING organisation. She was from 1982-1987. Má bhíonn tú ag siúl faoin tuath, presented with her 50- Joan has also given If you are walking in the countryside ná siúil isteach i gceann ar bith de na year service pin at IGG's many years of dedicated National Council, which service to IGG at nation- do not walk onto any of the Raonta Lámhaigh Míleata was held in The Plaza al level. She served as Military Firing Ranges mar d’fhéadfá a bheith i Hotel, Tallaght, recently. Chairman of the Joan's career as a Girl National Camping as you could be in nDEARG-BHAOL Guide volunteer started Committee from 1989 - GREAT DANGER i gcónaí de bharr sliogáin in 1958 when she 1995. neamhphléasctha agus armlón became Captain of She has also served at all times from unexploded shells and Harold's Cross Guide for many years on the contúirteach eile other dangerous ammunition Company. She subse- committee responsible Is ionann BRATACHA DEARGA quently served as for IGG's National RED FLAGS indicate LIVE FIRING Captain of Dalkey Memorial Cottage in agus BEO-LÁMHACH Watch out for the warning signs Guide Company from Enniskerry. She served Bí ag faire do na comharthaí foláirimh 1962-1971. as Chair of the commit- AND TAKE CARE! AGUS BÍ AR d’AIRDEALL! Joan served as both tee for 18 years - a huge Division Secretary and voluntary commitment! WICKLOW

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6 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019 Bray Retail Park introduces sensory friendly shopping Bray's plans to become an Autism Friendly Town took another step forward as the local Retail Park introduced sensory-friendly shopping to make store visits easier for people with autism and other sensory difficulties.

The Retail Park project Sigma Retail Partners, nities across the country was launched in Bray which manages a number and Bray Retail Park is with a special family day of retail parks across more than happy to intro- on Saturday, 18th May. Ireland, is making the duce sensory-friendly “We are absolutely customer experience eas- shopping," added Emma. delighted to join with the ier for families of chil- initiative to make Bray dren with special needs. "True autism-friendli- an Autism Friendly town Working closely with ness means that we by introducing sensory- stores, Bray Retail Park welcome you, and we friendly shopping at Bray will provide advice to understand that some- Retail Park," said Emma store staff and develop times you may need Leonard of park inclusive activities to additional support and we managers Sigma Retail improve the customer are happy to provide it.” Partners. experience. Bray Retail Park plan Initiatives will include These will include to host other autism- the availability of peaked 'quiet hours' to facilitate caps for people with visits by people with awareness events and Pictured are Aidan O'Toole, Frances O'Leary, Patrick O'Leary, and Edel Gammell at the Dancing for Dementia benefit autism and other sensory autism and other sensory fundraising initiatives. night in aid of St.Joseph's Dementia Care Centre in Shankill, held in the Parkview Hotel. The event was initiated by Pat issues which will block difficulties which will be Last June, Sigma and Frances O'Leary who are well known for their Nice N Easy dancing every Sunday night in Greystones Rugby Club out light and help staff to advertised on the Park's unveiled its Parkway and was promoted by AIB Bray Branch under the guidance of assistant manager Edel Gammell. identify people who may Facebook page. Retail Park facility in need assistance. The spotlight on the Limerick as Ireland's The Parkview Hotel and the music supplied by Jimmy Hogan and Larry was all free of charge. Also contributing was Bray Trips to the shops can family day was on the First Autism and man Aidan O' Toole who was happy to take part in another major fundraiser for St Joseph's Shankill. Money raised is be stressful for autistic Bray Retail Park commu- Sensory-Friendly retail adults and children and nity providing both fun designated to refurbishing the courtyard between Avoca and Kilcroney lodges at St Joseph's which will enhance the park. 'Do Well by Doing they can be overwhelmed for children and informa- appearance and facilities for the residents in St. Josephs enormously. by sensory experiences. tion for families. Good' is the theme of The dance made €4000 and was the first of a two-part project to raise funds to enhance the garden. On the 23rd June a Peaked caps reduce the "There needs to be big- Sigma's 2019 corporate motorbike run is organized for around Wicklow. The event will finish at St. Joseph's Shankill. possibility of sensory ger and better awareness responsibility pro- overload. of autism in our commu- gramme. Arklow’s green coast Enniskerry student tops National Coding Final A talented young coder from St. Mary's and St. Gerard's Arklow South Beach was one of 62 beaches to be awarded a National School in Enniskerry won a top prize at the National Green Coast Award at last week's Blue Flag, Green Coast Scratch Coding Competition, which was held at the University Awards at Spanish Point in Co. Clare. Arklow Coastcare of Limerick as part of Tech Week 2019. picked up the award. Ellie Conlon took home of life. The aim is to Beary, AWS Ireland the top prize for Best stimulate thinking around The Green Coast Award is given to sites which have excellent water quality Country Manager said, Educational Content for future opportunities for but which may be less developed and less populated than Blue Flag beaches. "Competitions like her project 'Around the study and careers in tech- An important aspect of the Green Coast Awards is the involvement of Clean Scratch foster curiosity, World'. The winners were nology, through learning Coasts Volunteer Groups. There are now over 800 Coast care groups estab- and provide students with selected from over 500 in the wider areas of sci- lished throughout the island. hands-on opportunities to entries nationwide and ence, technology, engi- Eoghan Murphy T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government judged to be the best in neering and maths learn the digital skills said "the attainment of 62 Green Coast Awards, the highest number since the their respective cate- (STEM) subjects. they need to succeed in inception of the awards in 2003, is extremely welcome. It is a reflection of the gories. Jim Friars, CEO, Irish today's technology- outstanding efforts of citizen and community groups and the great work carried Scratch is a visual pro- Computer Society said, focused, innovation-driv- out by An Taisce and the Local Authorities. My Department will continue to gramming language that "Events such as this help en economy. Connecting provide support for these programmes, which assist volunteer groups and also makes it easy for young inspire Ireland's next gen- educational experiences influences positive behaviour in relation to our marine environment. people to create their own eration of digital creators. to real-life opportunities interactive stories, anima- It's becoming ever-more is an effective way to get tions, games, music, and critical that we develop young students excited art - and share their cre- more interactive and about what they're learn- ations on the web. Using engaging ways for the ing. The projects this Scratch allows students to young students to learn year were truly excep- develop creative and crit- about technology and tional, congratulations to Anila Mjeda, LERO, presents Best Educational ical thinking, problem- how it interactives with solving and communica- every part of our lives. all involved." Content award to Ellie Conlon Riverview House Tel: 01 276 1330 Fax: 01 276 1336 tion skills as they work We need to open their Seapoint Road, Web: www.benvillerobinson.com collaboratively or indi- minds to careers in tech- Bray, Co. Wicklow E-mail: [email protected] vidually on Scratch pro- nology and today's finals jects. show that we're on the Now in its ninth year, right path. I want to con- Accidents / Personal Injuries Claims the National Scratch gratulate Abdul-Marteen Competition has estab- and Confey College and Wills, Probate & Estate Planning lished itself among both all the other students who teachers and students as a took part in the final." Conveyancing / Probate Law leading platform and Clare McInerney, showcase for Ireland's Education and Outreach aspiring digital creators. Manager in Lero said, General Litigation The competition is run by "The standard for this the ICS Foundation, the year's competition has For professional, confidential and expert legal advice, please do not social enterprise arm of been fantastic and I want hesitate to contact Rory, Brian, Eilish or Clare-Ann. the Irish Computer to say a huge congratula- Society and supported by tions to everyone Rory P. Benville B.C.L. Lero, the Irish Software involved. This unique and Brian Robinson B.B.L.S., L.L.M. Research Centre. highly engaging event Eilish Bradshaw B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M. Tech Week provides provides young students hands-on opportunities to with real, hands-on cod- Clare-Ann Temple L.L.B. learn about how comput- ing experience and high- ing and related technolo- lights how important it is *In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a gy are shaping every area our everyday lives." percentage or proportion of any award or settlement WICKLOW

Tuesday 28th May 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 7 Wicklow the exception as number and value of house sales decline in 2018 Wicklow was the only county in Leinster to see a fall both in the number of sales and the value of those sales in 2018, according to an analysis of the Property Price Register carried out by leading property website MyHome.ie.

The total number of sales of 56,836 last year. the province came in "Dublin has been very sales in Wicklow account- Meanwhile, the total Kildare where sales rose successful in attracting ed for 10.6% of Leinster, value of property sales in from 2,850 to 3,076 - an investment and higher ex Dublin's, total. The Leinster, excluding increase of 7.9% This was paid jobs. As a result, the amount spent accounted Dublin, increased by a just over a fifth of all sales capital is where people for 10% of the province's much higher percentage, in the province, excluding increasingly want to live total, minus the capital. rising by 11.4% to almost Dublin. Kildare was also The level of residential €3.5bn. the county where the most and if they can't live there property sales in the rest The number of transac- amount of money was due to the lack of afford- of Leinster, excluding tions fell by 3.4% from spent at €876.8m. able housing or if they Dublin, increased by 6.1% 1,667 to 1,611. The Managing Director want more space, they Pictured: Patricia O'Byrne and Noah Coyne at Feila Chill Mhantain which was held in Wicklow in 2018 to 15,142. This Meanwhile the value of of MyHome.ie, Angela tend to move to towns in Town last week. means that property sales those sales was down 3% Keegan said the figures the commuter belt. in Leinster, excluding from €552.2 to €535.9m, reflected the general trend "Despite the fall in the Dublin, accounted for a decline of €16.3m. towards increased urbani- volume of sales in Wicklow rents rise by 7.1% 26.6% of total national The bulk of the sales in sation. Wicklow and a couple of other counties, sales were In Wicklow, rents were on average 7.1% higher in the first quarter of 2019 than a year 35 years of Open Door Day Centre up in the other nine. previously. The average listed rent is now €1383, up 79% from its lowest point. That's Wicklow, along with the according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie. This year Open Door is proud to celebrate 35 years of caring in the other commuter belt community and would like to thank all its supporters for helping counties made it into the Rents in Dublin's commuter counties rose by an average of 6.6% in the year to March 2019 and are now to make a difference to member's lives. top five counties by num- almost 33% above their previous high in early 2008. ber of sales. Overall the There are different trends in rental inflation across the country. In Dublin, the increase in rents in the year to Open Door is a charitable trust founded in 1984 and while based in Bray, the figures are encouraging as December 2018 was 6.8%, the 31st consecutive quarter where rents have risen but the slowest increase since catchment area covers North Wicklow and South County Dublin. The Centre it shows the market is early 2013. Similarly, inflation is slowing in Leinster, with rents 7.3% higher than a year ago, half the rate of provides facilities and activities for adults with varying disabilities as a result of continuing to recover. For inflation seen two years ago. But elsewhere in the country, rents continue to rise at double digit rates, with stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, spina bifida a market like Irelands' increases of between 10% and 15% in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford cities, and increases of 12% on and road accidents amongst others. with some two million average in Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Commenting on the report, Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity College Activities include art, music, computers, physiotherapy, ceramics and wood- homes, we should be see- Dublin and author of the Daft Report, said: "The rental market remains plagued by weak supply at a time of work. Open Door is a vital social outlet for its members and also provides strong demand. While the total number of rental homes on the market did improve slightly earlier in 2019, the ing at least 4% of those much needed support for carers and their families. Find out how Open Door figures for May have undone all that progress. Much of the commentary around new supply for the market is properties changing hands can help you or someone you know by calling 01 2867123 or drop in to the unhelpful, particularly talk of so-called 'cuckoo funds' - what in other countries are termed landlords. With the Centre on the Vevay Road, Bray, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm. annually. We're currently sale market showing signs of greater balance between supply and demand, policymakers must maintain their While Open Door is partly funded by the HSE, funds must be raised to cover under 60,000 sales nation- focus on boosting rental supply. A key part of that is developers building, and institutional landlords buying, new the deficit in order to continue to provide the many therapeutic activities to ally and we need to get to apartment blocks." members of the community. Visit www.opendoor.ie for more information on circa 80,000 sales a year, Raychel O'Connell from Daft.ie said "Low availability of rental properties is clearly a major issue at the how you can help support Open Door. but the graph is moving in moment. With over 1.4 million property searches on Daft each day demand continues to be strong, despite the right direction." decreasing supply in the current market." WICKLOW

8 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019 Sports clubs benefit from early allocation of equipment sport capital fund Co Wicklow sporting organisations will benefit from an early allocation of €417,861 for equipment only applications to the Sports Capital Fund.

Minister Simon Harris rescue inflatable. delays for clubs. The Boat with trailer this met with Minister of Minister Harris said: equipment only applica- year. This € 417,861 State with responsibility "I am delighted to con- tions can be processed will mean significant for Tourism and Sport firm that Wicklow has and assessed much improvements for clubs recently and raised the received half a million faster than the larger throughout Co Wicklow issue of allocations to euro in funding for just applications so this is and I am really delight- clubs awaiting funding the equipment based really a common sense ed to have been able to for much needed equip- Sports Capital applica- approach." assist. ment. Speaking after the tions. Minister Harris con- “As Minister for meeting. “The Sports Capital tinued: "Having visited Health and a local TD, I The allocations will Grant has become a Wicklow Rowing Club am determined to do all benefit over 20 organi- very successful tool to on Saturday to unveil a I can to assist people to Lara Bayliss a member of Bray Ladybirds (right) helps to celebrate the Irish Girl Guides Gold sations. They include aid the development of new skiff purchased live healthier lives. Health Quality Mark Award with Rachel O’Connell. Irish Girl Guides was awarded its 6th € 89,310 for the 9th our sporting organisa- thanks to the 2018 Making sports clubs Gold Standard Health Quality Mark by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) in recog- Wicklow (port of tions and we in Co Sports Capital scheme, more accessible is key nition of their work on health promotion for young people at a special event held in the Irish Arklow sea Scout Wicklow have benefit- it is fantastic to be able to helping our commu- Girl Guides (IGG) National Office in Ballsbridge. Pic: Tommy Clancy group) foroutdoor activ- ted significantly each to confirm almost half a ities, €30,000 to Cobra year. This year, Minister million euro in new nity to be more active. Gymnastics Club for Griffin has agreed to funding for projects like "I look forward to Safety and trampoline allocate the 'equipment this again today. Indeed, meeting with Minister Shankill Tidy Towns heritage walk improvements, and only' applications ahead Wicklow Rowing Club Griffin regarding the € 90,155 to Wicklow of the larger capital will receive an addition- larger Sports Capital The next heritage walk organised by the Shankill Tidy Towns takes place on Sub Aqua Club applications to ensure al €20,000 this year for Applications from Co Monday June 3rd and will be a coastal walk from Dalkey led by local historian Rob Replacement RIB and there is no unnecessary an offshore Quad FISA Wicklow shortly. Goodbody. The walk starts from Dalkey Dart station at 11.30am and then will proceed over Dalkey Hill, Killiney Hill, through Killiney village, down Victoria Road, then to the coast at Station Road and ending at Shankill Dart Pres Bray project contributes station. Please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the day's weather conditions. This is a community activity organised by volunteers and a community organisation which accept no liability for injuries or loss caused to participants in this walk. to local biodiversity As part of the All-Ireland Biodiversity Project, staff and students of Presentation College Bray in conjunction with Green Party Councillor Steven Matthews and Biodiversity Bray, have arranged for a 900m2 unused field within Presentation College Bray to grow wild over the summer months. This is the first time Bray (and perhaps Wicklow) has been included in the All Ireland Biodiversity Project.

Species of wildflower such as red clover and bush vetch, that had never been given the chance to establish themselves are now present in the area and making a real contribution to local biodiversity. Staff and students at Pres can now see for themselves the benefits of being proactive within their own communities with regards to biodiversity. Biodiversity Bray is currently seeking interest from residential associations, schools, and business- es that would like to participate in this scheme for the summer of 2020. Open spaces of all sizes could be utilised. Interested groups should contact [email protected] or Marrakesh Ltd is a family run business specialising in [email protected] Construction and Demolition Waste Management & Recycling, Site Clearance and Supply of Material from 4” down to Blinding, Recycled Screened Topsoil, Sand, Gravel etc. EPA LICENCED FACILITY • ALL TRUCKS CARRY WASTE PERMITS Recycled: • Screened Topsoil • Screened no 2 soil

• 4" Down Crushed Concrete We also accept for recycling: • Clay • Stone • Concrete • Tarmac • Sand • 4" Clean Crushed Concrete • 3" Down Crushed Concrete • 3" Clean Crushed Concrete • Crushed Concrete Fines We can organise SITE CLEARANCES - no job too big or small • Crushed Tarmac Fines • No 2 Stone Also available: • Granite • Pebble • Sand Tel: 01 286 8119 Mobile: 087 664 1866 www.marrakeshltd.com Pictured is Pres Bray groundskeeper John Dillon with Councillor Steven Matthews. WICKLOW

Tuesday 28th May 2019 TimesLOCAL NEWS 9 APPEAL AGAINST NURSING HOME DEVELOPMENT An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala regarding a nursing home development on the former Dell site on the Boghall Road in Bray. The planning applica- therefore end up being the impact of the develop- The full development tion, submitted by developed as principally ment in its totality; The proposal is for the "con- Avonvard Limited, is for residential." potential destruction of struction of a first phase 'construction of a first In a separate submis- mature trees on the site of development consisting phase of development sion on the planning and the necessity to pro- of a four-storey nursing consisting of a four storey application, Cllr Joe tect as many as possible: home building, accommo- nursing home and office Behan stated "I favour the The impact of construc- dating 205 bedrooms with building'. development of this site tion on the local residents a total ground floor area The application was for mixed use but I am and the necessity to of 10,440sqm, over a sin- submitted to Wicklow concerned about the fol- ensure as little disruption gle level basement with a County Council last lowing issues; Height of as possible to local resi- ground floor area of October. The person the buildings relative to dential amenity." 2,228sqm. The proposal against the development local residences; possible Cllr Steven Matthews includes internal court- believes that Phase 1 of flooding of local resi- made a submission stat- yards and terrace areas, the development does not dences by surface water ing: "The proposed devel- and adjacent landscaped meet the objective in the emanating from the devel- opment does not comply amenity space. A four Bray Local Area Plan opment; effect of the with the specific objective storey office building, which identifies the site development on water for this site that 4 storey for mixed use and high pressure in the local area; buildings would be locat- including a ground floor intensity employment roads and footpaths ed to the South and South café (GFA of 175sqm), uses, including 20,000 infrastructure and its abili- West of the site. This and 107 surface car park- sqm of commercial and ty to handle a develop- objective was included in ing spaces, 38 basement 150 residential units. ment of this magnitude; the zoning objective to car parking spaces, 5 In a submission on the Failure to include all ele- protect visual amenity and motorcycle spaces and planning application they ments of the proposed views of Bray Head and 141 cycle spaces. state "A nursing home is development of the full to mitigate an over domi- Vehicular access will be not a high intensity Dell site in this applica- nant visual impact and via the existing entrance Pictured: Ryan Tubridy tries out some of the S.N.I. Bakes from Scoil Naomh Iosaf in Baltinglass, employment use and is tion, which would have overlooking on the sur- from Vevay Road." with pupils Erica Gleeson and Diarmuid Wolfe at the JEP (Junior Entrepreneur Programme) effectively a residential allowed a complete rounding residents and The case is due to be National Showcase Day in the RDS. use. The entire site would assessment to be made of school grounds". decided in September. Liverpool legends tasked with saving WATER REFILL Greystones Utd from relegation STATIONS PROVE He played a key role in some memorable victories for the Boys By Nick Bramhill able team spirit." He in Green during a glittering international career. And now added: "To be honest, but what he and the when I was first told Jason McAteer is back in the spotlight once again after being other Liverpool lads left tasked with saving 'no-hopers' Greystones Utd AFC from about the Greystones us with was a new sense story and the mess they POPULAR relegation in a new fly-on-the-wall documentary series. of confidence and self- were in, I just didn't belief. know how they were McAteer and former Liverpool teammates John Barnes and John Aldridge Water bottle filling stations installed by Wicklow County Council "We've still a fight on going to change their attempt to turn round the fortunes of the rock-bottom Sunday league side in in three secondary schools last November aimed at replacing our hands to avoid the fortunes around. Yes, the latest BetVictor 'Training SOS' show - the popular youtube broadcasts single use plastic have proven popular with students using them drop, but the difference we've given them some where ex-professional players help out struggling teams. tens of thousands of times. now is that we really decent mentors over the The two-part series, which has been viewed nearly 500,000 times, was believe in ourselves." last couple of weeks, filmed over a month from late January when the team appeared to face certain Colaiste Chraobh Abhann in Kilcoole had the highest use with bottles And reflecting on his but the reas stars are the relegation from the Leinster Senior Divison 1 Sunday table, with just four being refilled from the mains-fed fountain some 48,625 times in the first six experience with the players themselves. draws and nine losses from their 13 games. months since installation. Sunday league team, "It's their hard work, But team manager Martin Killilea said his team's prospects and his players' The school reported that the station is in use all the time and is popular McAteer said in the dedication, character with both students and teaching staff. As a next step, the school is consider- self-belief have since been transformed after their coaching sessions with the documentary: "I'm a and a new-found team ing getting a second machine to ease congestion but has also put a reusable soccer legends, which also included a coaching session at Anfield, overseen massive believer that spirit that will ensure bottle on its 2019 book list for first year students. by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. team spirit can add they retain their leagues The other schools - Colaiste Bhride in Carnew and St Mary's College, Since being 'signed up' for Training SOS, which was filmed in association someting. Playing for status. Anything is pos- Arklow - also reported high usage. with Liverpool FC, the ailing side started winning games for the first time and Ireland all those years I sible from here." All three schools found that the water refill stations have reduced the quickly rose from bottom of the 14-team table to 8th at one stage. did, we were never Meanwhile, amount of plastic waste generated in their schools and that the project was And although the side has since slipped down to 10th position, a victory in blessed with world-class Greystones Utd AFC is enthusiastically embraced by students. their final game next week will ensure they avoid relegation - a feat which players. We had a bidding to set a new Funded by the Environmental Protection Agency under the National seemed highly improbable just a few weeks ago. sprinkling, but what we world record next Waste Prevention Programme, the aim of the project was to displace single Killilea said: "We were dead and buried before Jason McAteer turned up, use plastics in our secondary schools. had was this unbeliev- month for the most While at primary level students commonly use refillable bottles and number of players beakers, the inverse occurs at secondary where over 80 per cent either buy a taking part in a continu- drink in school or outside of school. ous match. Surveys carried out by Wicklow County Council with the participating The challenge - which schools show that 50 per cent own a reusable bottle but that much less use will raise funds for a one on a regular basis. The survey highlight that students were aware of the new clubhouse - will cost, health and environmental benefits to drinking refill water. involve hundreds of The project aimed to provide students in participating schools with an participants taking part easy option to take the refill route. in an uninterrupted 24- The machines selected have a counter to measure usage. They have a bot- hour game of football. tle filling outlet as well as a traditional drinking fountain. The counters The world record showed that all three machines were each used tens of thousands of times. attempt kicks off at 6pm St Mary's College is looking at banning single use plastic bottles altogeth- from June 21. For fur- er from its campus while Colaiste Bhride were delighted to get the machine ther as it was a purchase they had been considering in order to support the ongo- information, including ing work of their Green School committee. details on how to take All three schools found that the water refill stations have reduced the part, check out the amount of plastic waste generated in their schools and that the project was enthusiastically embraced by students. club's website - Wicklow County Council will continue to focus on eliminating single use www.guafc.ie. plastics throughout the county, working with communities and schools. The Training SOS Meanwhile, the Council is leading by example. Single use cups are being episodes can be phased out and tumblers and reusable bottles will be supplied for use at accessed on youtube or refill stations throughout the organisation in the coming months. via Liverpool FC's Avoiding single use plastic is one way we can all take action on Climate Greystones Utd players and coaches with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and John Aldridge. website. Log onto Change. www.liverpoolfc.com. WICKLOW

10 FEATURE TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019

e're all only human and at times it is all too easy to get bogged down with life. It is often difficult to avoid feeling overwhelmed, in need of a helping hand or Wsome sound advice or guidance or even just a friendly ear to talk into or a shoulder to lean on. Fortunately, Co. Wicklow is full of amazing services with dedicated staff and volunteers who are there when you need them. It's good to talk.

Make a positive mental Clare O’Nolan Catherine Morrow health connection today "Sometimes difficulties or unhappiness are hard to overcome without support Poor mental health is touching our lives in ways it has never Counsellor psychotherapist MIACP from others. It's often easier and more beneficial to talk to an experienced, quali- done before. People across all walks of our society are facing fied and accredited professional than to friends or family and I find that people are CBT & person-centered counselling service mental health struggles every day. Talking therapies have offered in Wicklow and Greystones increasingly more open to the idea of counseling/therapy. Clients frequently want to discuss specific problems such as bereavement, bullying or low self esteem; others been proven to be an effective means of easing the effects of Help with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, need to understand and address the causes of their anxiety, low mood, or feeling of poor mental health. Loss, Bereavement, Low self-esteem, isolation. Many people want to talk about relationships and family problems, while Counselling for Carers others need to explore troubling past experiences such as physical, emotional, or The Irish Association a safe environment. Esteem Issues, sexual abuse. The aims of the therapy vary, but include learning new ways of cop- for Counselling and Someone who is a quali- Relationship Details at ing, gaining different perspectives, and achieving greater self- understanding. Every Psychotherapy (IACP) fied, accredited and vet- Difficulties, Anger, www.counsellingforcarers.com person and situation is unique, and as an integratively trained therapist, I use sever- members are committed ted mental health profes- Depression, Childhood al approaches, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Art Therapy - to promoting safe and sional. Many people in Issues, Cancer Support, Contact 086 107 2504 working with each client in the way most suited to their needs." effective talking therapy this situation are unclear Work Related Issues, for all people living in where to find aqualified Addictions,. Abuse, Ireland, from any back- professional. The IACP Adoption, Autism, ground of any age. can help you to make Cultural issues, They'd like to help all this first connection. Dementia, Disability, Eileen Cannon those in need to take "When speaking with Eating Disorders, first steps towards posi- "Many people struggle with life. I offer a safe and confidential service to people IACP staff, you can be Financial Issues, tive mental health by who need help with their struggle," says Eileen Cannon. assured of the strictest Infertility, Obsessions, connecting them with "I am a qualified counselor/psychotherapist with many years of experience confidentiality. Call us Personal Growth, their members. supporting people in coping with their lives. This can be a short-term struggle, a today on 01 230 35 36 to Phobias, PTSD, There are times in our life-long struggle or somewhere in between. I am fully accredited with I.A.C.P. and help you find an accred- Sexuality, self-harm, lives when we or some- engage in regular C.P.D. My clients receive a non-judgmental and accepting space ited therapist in your Suicidal Feelings, one we know might where they can safely process their experiences and begin to change, if they decide area. Pregnancy. struggle with mental to, what no longer benefits them. “Alternatively, you can “The IACP is the health and need some- "I work with people from 13 upwards and specialise in suicide ideation and visit www.iacp.ie, where leading and largest one to talk to in a non- COUNSELLING & trauma. I have my own private practice in Wicklow town and Arklow town." Email you will see our online professional body for judgemental manner in [email protected] or call 0868030593. directory. In our directo- counselling and ry, you can find a list of psychotherapy in Ireland PSYCHOTHERAPY our members in your with over 4,200 area. These members members. Go to iacp.ie UNIT 1, DRUIDS COURT, can help with a range of or call us on 01 230 35 issues including: 36 today to take the first KILCOOLE INDUSTRIAL Anxiety, Bereavement, step to a positive mental Trauma, Stress, Self- health connection. ESTATE, KILCOOLE, CO. WICKLOW Inniu provides Tiglin Day Service is a community service www.risecounselling.ie counselling, for the Wicklow & Arklow region and beyond. psychotherapy Our aim is to provide a supportive, and parenting INDIVIUALS / COUPLES / progressive recovery programme through support for CHILDREN AND TEENS education, training and personal children, young development. people and adults FULLY ACCREDITED to address a wide -Professional and Confidential Tiglin have been providing services for range of issues. the community for the last 5 years THERAPISTS -Individual and Couple Counselling Key areas include: FLEXIBLE APPOINTMENT -IACP Accredited Programmes available for both Stress, anxiety and trauma -Private Location Men and Women Parent/child relationship work TIMES INCL SATURDAYS No Bucks Cafe is a Homless Outreach Service Child-to-parent violence and aggression For more information or to book an www.tiglin.ie Jungian Sand Therapy Call us on appointment Call or Text Martina: 085 869 5964/0402 33898. Day Service See www.inniu.ie for further details. 087 436 7764 or Email: [email protected] Fiona Martin-Peelo, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow 089 2484028 Email: [email protected] Tel: 0404 400 10 Residential T: 086 8955401 E: [email protected] WICKLOW

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Wicklow Well Johanne Kenny Counselling and Johanne Kenny is a fully qualified and accredited Clinical Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy She works with individuals, couples, children & adolescents and groups. Johanne has worked in We know that healthy relationships are private practice in County Wicklow since 2008. vital to our well-being and good mental In addition to a BSc Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy, she holds Post Graduate qualifica- health. tions in Trauma and Sexual violence, Cognitive But do you find your- shorter-term process Behaviour Therapy, Sexual Addiction and self having the same old than individual therapy, Dysfunction, Art Therapy, Child and Adolescent argument with your part- and requires a commit- Psychotherapy, and Family Therapy. ner that never seems to ment from both partners. Johanne also holds a Professional qualification in get resolved? Do you Whether you're starting the Therapeutic use of Mindfulness in Psychotherapy. feel your partner never out in a committed She has completed all 3 Levels of Clinical Training really 'gets you'? If relationship, or you've with the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. you're experiencing been together for years, She has followed additional training in Court relationship difficulties, your relationship John Byrne Counselling reporting for Expert Witness work, Psychotherapy it might be worth deserves a tune-up. and Neuroplasticity, Panic Attacks, Attachment considering going for Martina Jones at & Psychotherapy Issues, Suicide Risk Assessment, Sand Play Therapy, couples counselling. Wicklow Well Grief and Loss, Life Span Development, A good couples coun- Counselling and "The term 'Mental Health' describes our ability Management of Psychosis and Schizophrenia in sellor will support you in Psychotherapy in to cope with the challenges of life. Everybody Psychotherapy, Personality Disorders, Abnormal relating better with each Kilmacanogue provides experiences periods of positive and negative Psychology, Compassion Focused Therapy, Anger other, help you to Professional and mental health across their life-time. Management, Relationship Issues, Positive increase your connec- Confidential Individual “Explanations of negative mental health are Psychology, Motivational Interviewing and Eating tion, and will guide you and Couple counseling either biological, psycho-social, or a combination Disorders. in stepping out of those in a private location, and of the two. If you subscribe to the biological vicious circles we all is IACP Accredited. See model, then medication is the solution, if you know too well. Couples www.wicklowwell.com subscribe to the psycho-social model, then talking counselling is usually a for more details. counselling/therapy is the solution. Talking therapies have proven to be effective in approxi- John mately 72% of cases. Inniu Counselling, Psychotherapy and “I have found that an integrative holistic approach works best with my clients. I encourage Byrne people to lay a foundation for positive mental Parenting Support Service health by focusing on diet, lifestyle, exercise and COUNSELLING & "For children and adults alike, daily life can bring challenges which leave us feeling purpose in life, while supporting them to cope PSYCHOTHERAPY stressed, anxious, overwhelmed and struggling to cope. with, or find solutions to whatever is causing a M.A. Post-grad Diploma in Counselling barrier to their quality of life. and Psychotherapy. MIACP “I work with couples and individuals on issues “At this time of year, we a Counsellor and umented. As reported in the past decade, voices related to stress/anxiety, depression, relationship Fully accredited • Home sessions available often see an increase in Psychotherapist at Inniu the Irish Times (25th concern in relation to issues, anger management and addiction." anxiety amongst chil- Counselling in January 2018), a recent the emotional wellbeing Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (086) 312 8497 dren and young people Newcastle. survey from the Irish of pupils and highlights as they face into exams "The increasing levels of Primary Principals' how anxiety has and transitions, for anxiety experienced by Network, which has replaced neglect as one example, from primary primary school children been tracking feedback of the most serious to secondary school," in the last number of from Principals on chil- problems facing chil- Johanne D. Kenny says Fiona Martin-Peelo, years has been well doc- dren's mental health for dren today. As a psy- chotherapist, I have wit- nessed this trend and MIACP, MEAC, IAHIP work first hand with ARKLOW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP children and families to Arklow Cancer Support address these issues. It Clinical Psychotherapist is important children are offer practical & emotional shown tools, both within support for patients and the family and education Post Grad in various families on their system, to help them better manage stress and studies Cancer journey become proactive in car- ing for their own mental 8 ST. MARY’S RD, ARKLOW, CO. WICKLOW health. In this way the Fully accredited Clinical Psychotherapist Phone: 0402-23590 / 085-1100066 child, family, school, community, and society Email: [email protected] as a whole, benefit." Specialising in EILEEN CANNON Trauma & Sexual Violence Counsellor / Psychotherapist CBT ‘Offering a safe and confidential service in a non judgemental and Child & Adolescent Therapy accepting environment.’ Art Therapy I.A.C.P Accredited Specialising in Suicide Ideation and Trauma Family Therapy Tel: 086 803 0593 Couples Therapy Email: [email protected] Wicklow Town | Arklow Town Sexual Addiction & Dysfunction Sheltonville Surgery, Arklow Phone: 086 784 9696 • Email: [email protected] WICKLOW

12 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019 SCHOOLS GET GREEN LIGHT FOR NEW ACCOMODATION A number of Wicklow schools are set to grow having been approved for additional accommodation.

The approved schools classroom, & New build Together NS. out. This is a good out- are East Glendalough of Mainstream classroom "I am very pleased to come for these schools School, Wicklow Town inc ensuite toilets) report that the Department which deserve praise for (Refurbishment of Home Carnew NS, Carnew (2x of Education and Skills the level of work they Economics Room); St Classroom SEN base). have approved a large would have invested in Michaels & St Peters Jun In addition to this, the number of schools for putting their application School, Arklow following schools have extra classrooms, which together. This is also tes- (Conversion to create been approved for emer- will result in extra space tament to the ASD); Dominican gency works: St Brigids and resources for the Government's commit- College, Wicklow Town NS, Annacurra, SN pupils and teachers," said (3xScience labs, 1x Padraig Naofa, St Joseph's Andrew Doyle TD. ment to investing in all Design Communications NS, Realt na mara, "Detailed letters will our counties. We need to room, Conversion of 2 Glenart College Arklow, issue to school authorities, see this investment con- science labs into class- Coolfancy Tinahely, principals or Boards of tinue into all our educa- rooms); Marino School Hollywood NS, Management to notify tional facilities and insti- NS, Bray (Refurbishment Gaelcholaiste na Mara, them of the grant and the tutions in Ireland South, to create Mainstream Wicklow Educate work that is to be carried right up to third level." Annual Lions Golf Classic William Cazasso and Thalita Marcolino at the Dancing for Dementia benefit night in aid of St.Joseph's Shankill, held in the Parkview Hotel. Wicklow and District Lions Club's main fundraising event is the annual Lions Golf Classic. This is vital so the club can continue to help various private individuals as well as local organisations. The golf outing of the year will take Wicklow Parish Fete place in Blainroe Golf Course on Friday June 7th. Looking for something local to entertain the family on the June Bank Holiday Club president Pat O'Brien is hoping and depending on huge support for this year's event. He is hoping the weekend? Come to the annual Wicklow Parish Fete this Saturday, June 1st 11am to main support will come from golfers in the area as well as Lions supporters from other parts of the country. If any local business or private individual would like to help with sponsorship or tee boxes no matter how 4pm at East Glendalough School in Wicklow town. small please contact any member of the Lions. The day is going to be jam-packed with fantastic activities for all ages! These include bouncy castles, face painting, numerous game stalls and Fire Brigade displays to keep the kids entertained. Browse the stalls includ- ing plants, 'Good as New' clothes, toys, books, bric-a-brac, country produce and cakes. Culinary Excellence Award for This year's fete also introduces new events. The Dog Show will have classes that include Best Puppy, Best Dog led by a child, Best Rescue dog, Best fancy-dressed dog and/or Owner, Dog Agility course and overall Supreme Champion. Wicklow Fete are delighted to have the WSPCA Sharpeshill on board to judge the show. the Garden Rooms at Druids Glen The Touch rugby event will see teams from Wicklow Rugby club display their skill as they battle for the hon- our of Fete Champions. Players are welcome to join teams on the day. Enjoy hot food and refreshments while watching shows, live music and much much more! Entry is only €2, Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort's Garden Rooms and Bar has been kids go free, and free parking is available so get there early! Visit and like their Facebook page awarded an AA Rosette in recognition of culinary excellence. With the two www.facebook.com/WicklowParishSummerFete AA Rosettes already held for their Hugo's Restaurant, this brings their total to three. The Garden Rooms and A delicious menu Jackfruit Vegan "Pulled Resort, Edward Bar opened last April as devised by Anthony Pork" Sandwich, Vegan Stephenson said, "We are part of the most recent Duggan, Executive Chef, Pizza and Vegan Black absolutely delighted to refurbishment to the and Matti Reuter, Garden Forest Cheesecake. have been awarded an AA Resort. It was the first Rooms and Bar Manager, The Garden Rooms and Rosette for the Garden alteration to the original is updated seasonally to Bar has ample space for Rooms and Bar. The footprint of the hotel, offer a variety of dishes guests to unwind and award is a testament to extending the former area including light bites, sal- relax, with the room more the service and food offer- of the existing bar and ads, pastas and grills. than doubling in size ing consistently being pavilion. From the out- More recently, Druids since last year's extension. presented in the Garden door terrace you can take Glen also partnered with In addition, it is now the Rooms and it is a well- advantage of the magnifi- their neighbours and perfect destination for deserved recognition to cent view onto the gar- Ireland's favourite twins, local South Dublin and the entire team who have dens and woodlands, and the Happy Pear, to offer Wicklow residents to been working hard for the the exterior is reflected in guests a range of vegan enjoy their day or past 12 months to achieve the interior design with options on the menu evening. this. We are extremely dark green leathers, subtle including Cauliflower Speaking about the proud to now hold three (almost) blues, London pinks, rich Wings, the renowned award, CEO of Druids AA Rosette's in Druids walnut and brass. Buddha Bowl, Grilled Glen Hotel & Golf Glen."

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he team at K&K Windows Ltd. are all excited and ready to go for their annual Open Day at the show rooms in Craanford, TGorey, which takes place on Saturday June 1st (12pm to 5pm) and celebrates K&K Windows’ successful year in business.

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14 ARTS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019 Art Exhibition by Greystones Art Group A 'water' themed exhibition by Greystones Art Group opens May 28th at the Signal Art Centre, Bray. The exhibition features 90 paintings which will be on display until 9th June. This is the first time group has transferred to inspiring demonstrations, that Greystones Art Group canvas ideas and emo- outdoor painting sessions has exhibited in this well tions evoked from their and we're working on a known Bray gallery and interpretation of water series of creative work- they are delighted to be using oils, watercolours, shops." She continued; using this venue to pre- inks, tempura and mixed sent a group show of their media. "to be able to show in a member's artwork, ama- Asked about the art well respected venue such teur and professional. exhibition, a Greystones as the Signal Art Centre is The artworks span gener- Art Group spokesperson a real benefit for our ations, mediums and dis- said; "we are delighted to group and gives us a great ciplines yet all are united be exhibiting for the first opportunity to share our under the banner of water. time in the Signal Art group's talent to a wider The active art group is Centre. This year has audience. As it is a group based in Greystones and been a really exciting time regularly draws inspira- as the group is diversify- exhibition the work is tion from their proximity ing and opening up to diverse and there is sure to the Irish Sea and the new opportunities; includ- to be something for every- lakes of Wicklow. The ing more exhibitions, one to enjoy." Teallach by Jim Morrison:

Two Wicklow students have been presented with top awards in this year's 65th Texaco Children's Art Competition. Pictured is Naoise Hennessy, a 16-year old student from Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, who has been chosen overall winner of a retrospective this year's Competition, taking first prize in the senior 16-18 years age category. Presenting her with the award is An exhibition of work by Bray resident and founder and board Chairman of the judging panel, Professor Gary Granville and James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations at Valero. member of Signal Arts Centre Jim Morrison is being held in Another winner from Wicklow, who received a Special Merit Award at a ceremony held in Enfield recently, is Eimear Signal from Monday 10th June - Sunday 23rd June. Carvill (15), from Loreto Secondary School, Bray. Jim Morrison, a native of Co. Kildare, graduated with a BA Fine Art in Painting from NCAD in 1983. He exhibited in the RHA and in various shows in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and elsewhere. His work is in the collection of Kildare County Sea, Sky, Paint Exhibition in Bray Council as well as private collectors. This selection of his work has been put together with the kind permission of his collectors and family and it is the first time that they have been shown together. Sea, Sky, Paint is the title of a forthcoming exhibition at Signal Arts Centre by Eugene De Jim had a meticulous realist style which took in themes from portraiture to the Leastar, from Monday 24th June - Sunday 7th July 2019. military. His attention to detail reflects his interest in the structures both of and by the society we live in. He was fascinat- Eugene (Eoin) (Eugenio) Bled,Slovinia; Triofiach, "These works relate to part of our nature and attempts to capture some- ed by the inner workings of the human was born in Cork and now Austria; Peoria, Illinois, recent stormy weather evocative paintings of the thing of the movement of mind and this can be seen in the por- lives and has a studio on USA; Collyer- around the coasts of sea for its own sake were the sea, mostly when it is trait work where the sitter often seems Slievenamon in Co. Bristow,London; Irish Waterford, Connemara a significant part of the angry and sometimes remote from the viewer, concerned Tipperary. He has a spe- Arts Centre, London; and especially at the artist Romantic Movement. For when it is wistful and with their own moment in time. cial affinity with Italy and Ward Nasse, New York. retreat of Cill Rialaig, in painters of the figure, a evocative. Discovering the artist's works has has painted many works His work is also religious Kerry. A recent trip basic understanding of I like that the elemental been a journey in itself. Just finding on Venice. His solo shows and allegorical and he has around the Skelligs left a anatomy is essential, and I potency of great masses the owners and locations of Jim's draw- include ALCI, Loro written several pamphlets lasting impression on me have begun to learn that a of water can be remem- ings and paintings revealed an intrigu- Piceno Italy, Origin on art theory including of the seas' overwhelming study of the anatomy of bered in the sloppy viscus ing story of personal interconnections Gallery Dublin, Wexford 'Problems of Truth for the power and cantankerous the wave is also vital for nature of paint on canvas. and how an artist's works continue to Arts centre, Art Hive Painter. His most recent nature. I have never gone sea painting. I have been Sometimes it works; pud- reverberate as they become part of the Cork, Turks & Caicos, work is based on resi- onto the island rock of much influenced in this dles of paint can recreate weave and weft of the everyday. The Garter Lane, Waterford, dences in Cill Rialaig and Skellig Michael as I feet by the works of the Great the shapes of water. But Irish word "Teallach" used for the title Univeristy College Cork studying the sea at ill at ease approaching American marine painter only for a moment, for the of the exhibition means hearth and also and The Narrow Space, Lettergesh Connemara such a spiritual place. Frederick Waugh. sea is ever changing, dan- reflects the cooperative effort of the Clonmel. He has partici- which have produced the But our relationship with The Sky, Sea, Paint series gerous, tempting, relent- "meitheal" of friends and family who pated in group shows in series 'Sky, Sea, Paint.' the sea is an elemental relates in the main to my less." planned the show. BEST OF LUCK TO VOICES OF Strolling Through Ulysses! BRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR Strolling Through Ulysses! is a one-man show that tells the Voices of Bray Community Choir will celebrate their 6th series of fun-filled story of Bloomsday - June 16th 1904 - the iconic day concerts in the Mermaid Arts Centre on 6th, 7th & 8th June. around which James Joyce's Ulysses is based. It comes to the Whale Theatre in Greystones on Friday 21st June at 8pm. As always, the proceeds from Voices of Bray concerts are donated to charity. This year the Shauna Kavanagh Foundation (theshaunakavanaghfoundation.com) is Written and performed by Robert Gogan Strolling Through Ulysses! guides you the beneficiary. This charity supports people who face long term health challenges, through the curious events and quirky characters of Ulysses, in a humorous, enter- in particular cystic fibrosis, an illness endured by the late Shauna Kavanagh, who taining and informative manner, with extracts from the novel which best illustrate lived in Bray. This year's programme will include songs from Joni Mitchell, Billy the various aspects of Joyce's writing - the comical, the descriptive and the complex Joel, Radiohead, Rodgers & Hammerstein, ELO (and many more), and from shows - without compromising the integrity of the great book. such as The Greatest Showman, South Pacific and My Fair Lady. Joyce, speaking about Ulysses once famously declared, 'there is not one serious Voices of Bray was established in 2013 by John Ivory, the choir's Musical line in it.' Strolling Through Ulysses! certainly proves that! Director. He was aware of the therapeutic benefits of singing. here is an incredible Bawdy, irreverent and great fun! variety of reasons as to why people join Voices of Bray but the bottom line is that So hold on to your hats and take a deep breath as Robert Gogan takes you on a 75 138 members meet weekly in the Taylor Centre, courtesy of Sunbeam Services, minute whistle-stop tour through the fun and laughter which is the backbone of where they rehearse and enjoy the company of one another.Tickets for the concerts James Joyce's extraordinary and celebrated novel. are selling fast. Contact the Mermaid Theatre at www.mermaidartscentre.ie or Over 16's only. Doors 7pm. Tickets €16/€14. See www.whaletheatre.ie or call 01-2724030. the booking office on 01 2010550. WICKLOW

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16 NEWS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019 Wicklow garden designers among leading creators at Bloom A total of three garden designers from Wicklow will create stunning show gardens at this year's Bloom festival which will celebrate its thirteenth year from 30th May to 3rd June in Phoenix Park.

Ruaidhrí Bashford, Cheshire Ireland. This designed the Marie Wicklow; Robert garden aims to inspire Keating Foundation Moore, Kilmacanogue; people to consider the 'Breath of Life' Garden. and Tunde Perry, importance of living in This garden tells the Calary are among those a home of one's own, story of lung cancer, featured at this year's whether that is in a res- Ireland's biggest cancer event; while in the idential setting or in a killer, with 2,600 cases Food Village, seven clustered setting. Wicklow-based food Cheshire Ireland sup- diagnosed each year. However, with Joanna Hamilton, Mary Burbage, Sahoko Blake, Stephanie Fox, and Mary Aldridge at Feila Chill Mhantain which was and drinks producers ports adults with physi- held in Wicklow Town. will be exhibiting at cal and neurological increased awareness of Bloom. conditions and its ethos symptoms and innova- The celebrated horti- is to allow people to tive new treatments, the culture, food and fami- live their best possible garden also reflects that Wicklow Girl Guides' great day out ly festival, which lives on their own there is much to be attracted over 120,000 terms. hopeful about. visitors last year, will Robert Moore is a Bord Bia's Food at Cool Planet Experience feature 22 show gar- garden designer from Village will be bursting dens, 14 postcard gar- Kilmacanogue. He has with more than 100 Cool Planet Experience played host to almost 150 Girl Guides, Brownies and Ladybirds recently dens, over 100 Irish designed 'Memories are Irish food and drink as part of an annual gathering of groups in the Wicklow area. food and drink produc- made of this - ers, 25 plant nurseries, Dementia: Understand exhibitors in the Food Children from Ashford, Bray, Belmont, Delgany, Enniskerry, Greystones, Newcastle and Wicklow badges on the day in the 25 live cookery demon- Together Garden' for Market and Bloom Inn took part in the one-hour experience at the European Museum of the Year-nominated Cool Planet, as areas of STEM and strations with some of the HSE. This garden with many new compa- well as enjoying 'stomp rocket' and 'miniature greenhouse' workshops, enabling them to obtain two environmental aware- Ireland's best-known creates a space where nies and new products ness. chefs and some 100 people living with set to launch at the "The tagline of Irish retailers, all within a 70 dementia can reminisce event. Representing Girl Guides is 'Giving acre site. in a welcoming and Wicklow are: Janet's Girls Confidence' and Ruaidhrí Bashford is supportive way. The Country Farm, this is done through WICKLOW an artist, designer, edu- memory shed, used in Kilcoole; O'Hanlon games, crafts, badges cator and plantsman many gardens for stor- Herbs, Glenealy; and outdoor activities," from Wicklow. A grad- age, becomes a relaxing Miena's Handmade said organiser Mary uate of the School of place that allows visi- Byrne. "In recent years Horticulture at National tors to access memories Nougat, Castlesalla; we have been develop- Botanic Gardens, he and share them in a 250Kal Foods; ing badges in the area Wicklow Brewery, LOCAL has designed the gar- comfortable setting. of STEM and environ- den, 'Moving Forward - Tunde Perry is a gar- Redcross and Wicklow mental awareness, Building My Best den designer based in Way Wines from encouraging girls to Possible Life' for Calary. She has Newtownmountkennedy. Times believe they can be WE DELIVER! whatever they wish to be as they grow up, and our day out at Cool GETS YOUR MESSAGE INTO YOUR CUSTOMER’S Planet tied in perfectly with this." All groups are run by volunteer leaders and meet once a week. Brownies and Guides can also take part in holidays away, either indoors or camping (for Guides). These holidays give a greater opportu- nity for the girls to learn independence and more about the natural environment. "Cool Planet Experience is a fun and inspirational experience for all ages," said centre manager, Aine DELIVERED TO 44,500 HOMES O'Mahony. "This sum- AND BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT COUNTY WICKLOW mer we are offering a 3- hour experience com- AND READ BY MORE THAN 135,000 PEOPLE WEEKLY bining the Cool Planet The largest Circulating Local Newspaper in Co. Wicklow, providing for advertisers, Experience tour plus a by a very substantial margin, the greatest exposure of any local newspaper in the county. choice of two work- shops, both of which Contact us TODAY to discuss your advertising needs. No matter what budget you are are educational, hands- working to, we have a package to suit! on and fun for groups. It is an ideal day out for youth summer projects, sports teams and lan- Tunde Perry is a garden designer based in Calary. She has designed the 01 286 9111 or email: [email protected] guage schools." Marie Keating Foundation 'Breath of Life' Garden at Bloom. WICKLOW

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18 NEWS / LOCAL BUSINESS TimesLOCAL Tuesday 28th May 2019 Nature writing festival programme launched An exciting new festival for County Wicklow - The Shaking Bog Nature Writing Festival - will take place in the Glencree Valley on 22nd & 23rd June. The festival programme was officially launched last Wednesday at Enniskerry Library.

The brand new midsum- award-winning poet Budding Writers Reading Partnership Leader mer festival of nature writ- Pascale Petit, poet and Event at Curtlestown Programme. Director ing will be awakening and official "national treasure" School. Catherine Nunes, who also enlivening the valley with Paul Durcan, celebrated A special tribute is also founded the acclaimed a diverse offering of writer Carlo Gebler, planned for the Bray Dublin Dance Festival said events. From poetry read- Wicklow-based author and resident, the extraordinary "I am extremely excited to ings to conversations, naturalist Declan Murphy, poet Shirley McClure who curate a festival within my workshops to nature trails, Emmy award-winning died recently, with own local community. creative writing for wildlife cinematographer readings and contributions Living here in such children to musical inter- Theo Jebb and children's by poets Jane Clarke and extraordinarily beautiful ludes - this festival will author Shane Hegarty. Katie Donovan. landscape has been both offer an immersive and There will be a feast of To top it all off the festi- my sustenance and my enriching experience for opportunities for children val finale will be a concert inspiration for this event. I literature and nature lovers with a very special 'Young of music and readings at wanted to do something alike. Shakers' day-long event at St. Kevin's Church, that would reawaken our National and world Aurora House Glencree, Glencree featuring the connection to the natural renowned artists and writ- presented in association wonderful Liam world in an intimate and ers will be welcomed to with Fighting Words. This O'Maonlai with guests meaningful way. But I also the Glencree Centre for event includes songwrit- including Mary Coughlan, hope that The Shaking Peace and Reconciliation, ing, graphic fiction and The Square Pegs, Bog will reflect the serious Fighting Words Wicklow creative workshops as well Diarmuid Gavin; Katie quality and excellence of and Knockree Hostel. as storytelling, bird and bat Donovan; the Fugato the nature writing that is Names worthy of note box building, scavenger Quartet and others. being published today and include: Britain's favourite hunts and a special grand The festival is funded by for the festival events to be nature writer (and farmer) finale event. Children will Wicklow County Council both thoughtful and Diarmuid Gavin will feature in the festival's finale concert at St. Kevin's Church, Glencree John Lewis-Stempel, also feature in their own and County Wicklow thought-provoking."

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Wicklow during its hours and a submission or hours and a submission or submission or observation in public opening hours and a observation in relation to the observation in relation to the relation to the application submission or observation in application may be made in application may be made in may be made to the relation to the application may writing to the planning writing to the planning authority in writing on be made in writing on payment authority on payment of the authority on payment of the payment of the prescribed of the prescribed fee within the prescribed fee within 5 prescribed fee within 5 fee within the period of 5 period of 5 weeks beginning on weeks from submission of weeks from submission of weeks beginning on the date the date of receipt by the application to Planning application to Planning of receipt by the authority of authority of the application. Authority. Authority. the application. 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