East Coast FM Wicklow News

Authorities are trying to find the source of an apparent oil spill which appears to be causing major issues for wildlife along the Wicklow and Wexford coast.

Earlier this week, seven estates in Bray were presented with Cardiangel semi-automatic Defibrillators and Rotaid Solid Plus Heat LED Alarmed cabinets.

He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The cost of rent outside Dublin is rising twice as fast as in the capital.

60 asylum-seekers have arrived at a site earmarked for migrants in Newtownmountkennedy.

Gardaí have announced nine new locations for speed cameras.

The Department of Integration say the Crooksling site has "robust, weather-proof tents".

Customers are advised to check times before travel for service alterations.

From next week, Child Benefit will be extended to 18-year-olds in full-time education or with a disability.

Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore has criticised the government for underdelivering public transport for Wicklow Town.

The TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin is increasing its bus services between counties Kildare and Wicklow from next month.

This includes the Kirikee Community Hall, the old 1869 schoolhouse in Lacken, and the BMX pump track at the Murrough in Wicklow town.

The purpose of the allocation is to bring the core funding of these FRCs to a new base level of €160,000.

There were a total of 34 claims in Wicklow in 2023, up from the 31 that were submitted in 2022.

The 13th annual East Coast FM Wicklow Wide Coffee Morning takes place around the county today.

The newly renovated, state-of-the-art 2,400 m² garden centre will create 25 new jobs, in addition to the existing 25 employees, giving a total team of 200 people across the business.

Arklow’s Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhoir has received approval from the Department of Education for the replacement of two porta cabins in need of repair.

One in-calf heifer has been killed and a number of cattle are injured following a dog attack

Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced €3 million in funding for Wicklow County Council’s Ballywaltrim Library.

The National Transport Authority has said the DART extension to Wicklow Town is still under active review

Hozier has become the fourth Irish artist to reach number one in the US.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced an extra €1,279,015 for repairs and improvement works on non-public rural roads under the Local Improvement Scheme.

Two special schools in Bray have been named among almost 90 across Ireland that will benefit from increased post-primary teaching hours

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has launched a major national awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities.

The fires caused cable damage to the DART line which resulted in trains being cancelled.

Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue and Glen of Imaal Red Cross Mountain Rescue responded to incidents this weekend.

The hub will bring together better facilities for buses and taxis, as well as walking and cycling infrastructure, all connected to the train station.

Taoiseach Simon Harris today announced additional funding for the tillage sector of €100/ha.

Daniel Murtagh, of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin, is serving a life sentence for murdering 30-year-old Nadine Lott in the run up to Christmas 2019.

Taxi numbers in Wicklow have declined by almost 14%, according to new figures from the NTA

Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.

Wicklow Councillors have passed a material contravention to allow for the construction of over 300 residential units in Blessington,

A letter of intent is being issued for a new school building at Greystones Community College this morning

Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fatal incident involving a car in Castlebridge, Co. Wexford,

Taylor will put her undisputed welterweight championship on the line against the Puerto Rican she beat on a split decision in 2022.

The 55-year-old, of Millbrook Court in Redcross, was convicted in February of stealing almost €18 million from six financial institutions.

Funding announced for upgrades to 43 walking and hiking trails across rural Ireland, including €9,400 for an upgrade to the Wicklow Way.

Fire services responded quickly to a fire that had broken out at the Homesavers store in Arklow last night just after 9.00pm

The Taoiseach has hit out after an alleged arson attack at a North Wicklow building earmarked to house asylum seekers.

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister Humphreys today announced the rollout of Hot School Meals to additional 900 Primary Schools, including 17

A man has been charged under the Sexual Offences Act following an incident which occurred in Greystones last month.

Six Wicklow archaeological monuments receive over €202,000 funding through Community Monuments Fund

These funds have been allocated from the Department as part of an overall investment of a further €50 million in national funding for the delivery of projects over 2025 and 2026.