homes & businesses WiCkLOW WE DELIVER!- for 33 years Delivered to 44,500 LOCAL LIVING LIFE HERITAGE TRAIL BRAY POET Page 4 Page 6 Page 16 DELIVERED TO HOMES & BUSINESSES IN: SHANKILL, ENNISKERRY, BRAY, GREYSTONES, DELGANY, KILCOOLE, NEWCASTLE, KILQUADE, ASHFORD, KILPEDDER, NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY, KILMACANOGUE, LARAGH, MONEYSTOWN, ROUNDWOOD. TiRATHNEW, WICKLOW, GLENEALY, BRITTAS mesBAY, AVOCA, WOODENBRIDGE, ARKLOW, SHILLELAGH, TINAHELY, REDCROSS, BALLINACLASH, AUGHRIM, RATHDRUM, DONARD, DUNLAVIN, CARNEW, COOLATTIN, BALTINGLASS, BLESSINGTON. SODTuesday 7th September 2021TURNED First Floor, The Boulevard, Quinsborough ON Road, Bray. A98SEWAGE R6D7. Tel: 01 - 2869111 E-mail: [email protected] PLANT www.wicklowtimes.net The unacceptable practice of discharging untreated raw sewage into the waterways and seas around Arklow is coming to an end and it will bring renewed enterprise and house building to the town. Irish Water, in part- water quality in the of this project and nership with Wicklow River Avoca for progress this year and County Council, last angling, water sports next means that the vast week marked the start and marine life. majority of raw sewage of construction on a It will also act as an discharges should be new state-of-the-art enabler for housing and eliminated by 2025. A wastewater treatment support economic sod turning ceremony plant that will provide growth and develop- to mark the start of the wastewater treatment ment in the town. More works took place led by for the first time for the than half of all the raw the Minister for community of Arklow. sewage discharges have Housing, Local When completed, the been eliminated since Government and treatment plant will the establishment of Heritage, Darragh O bring significant Irish Water in 2014 and Brien TD and supported benefits to the local Arklow is the largest by Cathaoirleach of community in terms of remaining town without Wicklow County protecting the environ- treatment. Council, Councillor ment and improving The commencement Shay Cullen, and repre- A delighted Aine Carroll from Avondale Community College, Rathdrum, is pictured with her mother Siobhan as she got her Leaving Cert results online last week. Pic: Michael Kelly GIVE YOUR sentatives from Irish sion of a reliable waste- now look forward to all much welcome the junction with Wicklow Gym Water and Wicklow water service, in a man- the benefits of a cleaner investment from Irish County Council.” FITNESS JOURNEY County Council. The ner that protects the environment. I very Water working in con- Continued on page 3 re-opens landmark event was natural environment, is A FRESH START Oct 4th also attended by local essential to the eco- WITH TDs including Minister nomic and social devel- for Health, Stephen opment of this town. Donnelly TD; Deputy “I would like to com- John Brady, Deputy mend those involved in FRESH START FITNESS Steven Matthews; as bringing the project to GROUP FITNESS CLASSES ONLINE well as local communi- this important day and I • Bray and • Banish the Covid kilos ty and business repre- would like to wish the sentatives. project team well as Newtownmountkennedy (eight week online Minister Darragh they build this much (all classes are subject program) O'Brien commended needed wastewater to current health • One to one Irish water for pro- treatment plant." guidelines) personal training gressing the project Cathaoirleach of saying: "I am delighted Wicklow County to be here to officially Council, Cllr Shay IN THE GYM turn the sod on Arklow Cullen added: "I'm hon- • One to one SAVE IN Wastewater Treatment oured to be here to wit- personal training SEPTEMBER Plant. The construction ness this historic event. of this wastewater treat- The commencement of (available in the gym One month of unlimited & from home) ment plant is pivotal for this vital sewerage group classes the future growth and infrastructure develop- • Semi private group training for €55 development of Arklow ment will lead to (for up to five people) town, and for the suc- enhanced tourism • Teen fitness Eight week online cessful delivery of opportunities for the program housing. beautiful town of for €140 “Irish Water is to be Arklow. The removal 087 797 4922 commended for pro- of untreated wastewater gressing this vital pro- to the River Avoca has [email protected] ject as part of its com- long been a goal of mitment to the people Wicklow County www.freshstartfitness.ie of Arklow. The provi- Council, and we can WICkLOW 2 NEWS TiLOCAL mes Tuesday 7th September 2021 Cycling from 'Paris 2 Nice' for local charities A group of local cyclists have taken on the challenge of cycling 800km from Paris to Nice this September, and in doing so they will raise money for three local charities. Mark Wilson and by an Irish cyclist for lads. The very best of luck fundraising for such wor- Hubert Fitzpatrick are eight consecutive years, on the Paris to Nice thy charities, which we all fundraising for the Stephen Roche won it in Charity Cycle." have personal connections Caroline Foundation. 1981 then Sean Kelly won The group also plan to to. I'd also like to thank Hugh Ivory and Rory it seven times in a row. tackle the world famous the generous Wicklow Lions’ Quiz in the Abbey Gillen for Greystones Sean is still the most Tour de France climb of contributions that we have Cancer Support and successful rider in the Mont Ventoux on the 4th received from all of our What could be the first ever official Outdoor Quiz in Ireland, or throughout Europe, took Brendan O'Reilly for Bray event. The lads had the day of their trip and have sponsors.” place in the Historic Abbey Grounds in Wicklow Town on Friday 27th August. Lakers chance to cycle in been tackling the If you would like to This event has been Wicklow with Sean Kelly Wicklow hills in donate please follow the It was another first for Wicklow Wicklow and District Lions Club ment. The event was a huge suc- running since 2010 with last year along with the preparation. following pages: justgiv- Lions Club who continuously has been running Quiz Nights for cess which raised very important over €1m raised for a two other members of Mark Wilson said "We ing.com/fundraising serve the public in so many ways. over 25 years in the Ashford funds for Wicklow RNLI and range of charities. The their cycling group, are so lucky to live in an /mark-wilson-p2n; just- Organiser Sinead Finley called Rathnew Wicklow areas and the Wicklow Tidy Towns. cyclists all pay their own Martin Kelly and Jerry area like Wicklow that giving.com/fundraising/h on the expertise of Lions members members were delighted to help Quiz enthusiasts started arriving way ensuring that 100% Dempsey, both of whom offers such a range of ubert-fitzpatrick; justgiv- to help out with this once off quiz. out with manpower and equip- at 6 pm with their chairs and of their fundraising will have completed the chal- cycling challenges for all ing.com/fundraising/hugh tables (even tablecloths) and bev- go to their chosen lenge in previous years. ages and abilities, we -ivory;justgiving. erages for two enjoyable hours in charities. Sean sent the group a have climbed and cycled com/fundraising/ the wonderful surrounding of the Paris-Nice is a world message last week "I've thousands of kilometres to hugh-ivory; justgiving. ruins of the Franciscan Abbey. famous race that is held cycled with those prepare for this trip. And com/fundraising/brendan- The organisers want to sincere- every March and was won Greystones Guys - hardy we're delighted to be oreilly. ly thank Fr Donal for opening up the grounds and giving the evening his full support. Special thanks to the public who came along in such huge numbers. Hillary and Gerry McGowan won a special Lions prize for their very imaginative picnic table with all the trimmings. The reaction has been exciting and there is talk that another quiz may take place before winter hits Wicklow. Brockagh Market Springboard+ Brockagh Market is on Sunsay the 12th of Sept. Open Springboard+ offers up to 90% funded third- to the public from 10am to 3pm with free entry(limited level college places on a part-time basis to job- parking).Tea, coffee and food snacks are available to pur- seekers and returners, offering the chance to study chase on the day. The barrier will be locked from 6pm part-time while continuing to work. Courses avail- Saturday evening 11th Sept until 9am Sunday morning. able at IT Carlow include the M.Sc. in You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Higher to 2pm) or email [email protected]. Social Diploma in Business International Business, distancing and masks must be worn in accordance with Certificate in Purchasing Strategy (FREE), B.Sc. government guidelines. in Energy Management (Buildings) and Certificate in Web Design. Participants can embark on a life- Rental Scams long learning journey while maintaining their pro- Coldtober - a month-long sea fessional commitments, emerging with new Gardaí are advising people to be wary of rental skillsets for their future work endeavours. scams, especially with students returning to college. swimming fundraising challenge! Accommodation frauds have declined in recent months due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, a Hedgecutting Building on last year's successful sea-swim- that we received from the NUIG students who did new generation of third level students is now seeking ming fundraising challenge organised by a sea swimming challenge for us. Now that we accommodation. They could be a target for fraudsters. Hedgerows that need trimming should be cut are launching this inaugural national event called Please be aware. from 1st September to 28th February.