East Coast FM Wicklow News

Wicklow Gardaí issues urgent warning to stay vigilant on roads this Christmas after a year of rising fatalities.

Wicklow RNLI urge Christmas and New Year swimmers to plan ahead, swim in groups, stay visible, acclimatize to cold water, and call 999/112 if in trouble, to keep festive dips safe and enjoyable.

100 new energy-efficient DART carriages have been ordered. The Department of Transport is funding the new carriages, which will fully replace the original fleet in service since the DART first began operating in 1984.

The Town Team in Newtownmountkennedy is shaping one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns with a community-led plan for vibrant streets, green spaces, and local services

Wicklow is seeing a rise in flu cases as a North Wicklow based medic urges residents to get vaccinated, rest if unwell, and take precautions to protect themselves and their community.

A local TD has described as a growing “sense of lawlessness” for Wicklow, which is matching national standards, when it comes to anti-social behaviour perpetrated by a disaffected, unconcerned youth

The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and RNLI are jointly appealing for awareness of potential risks around water

Wicklow Commuters Stuck in Traffic gridlock as Fianna Fáil TD Slams Government Rail Plans

House prices in Bray and Greystones at a premium and out of reach of many with huge market desire prompted by proximity to capital as well as growing demands for services in north Wicklow

Social Democrats energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore condemned the CRU’s approval of electricity price increases, arguing that it unfairly burdens households already struggling with soaring energy costs.

Uisce Éireann is preparing to submit a planning application this week for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region that could boost Wicklow until 2050

Commuters in Wicklow and surrounding areas will benefit from more frequent, reliable, and accessible bus routes, making it easier to travel for work, school, and daily life as part of a new Go Ahead Ireland announcement

'We are grateful to Pat Devlin for his many contributions to Bray Wanderers FC and to Irish football over several decades.'

Courtney Cullen, a solo violinist from Wicklow who combines her own traditional bands, Electrad and Ceili Cottage has been acknowledged for creatively combining her brilliant natural traditional music and cultural talents in wedding and private event celebration

A multi-agency response to concerns about the negative impact of poor sleep habits to the overall well being of children and young people. The Sleep Project supported by Healthy Ireland funding has developed two short videos, ‘How to get the best sleep?’ and the ‘Benefits of Sleep’

Wicklow faced strong competition with major campaigns from Bank of Ireland and the HSE also in the running.

Storm Bram has left plenty of debris in its wake after it caused severe disruption throughout County Wicklow on Tuesday

The 16-year-old was reported missing on Monday, December 1st, but has since been located

County Wicklow faces a shortage of GPs, leaving residents — especially in Blessington — with limited access to care. Rising flu cases are adding pressure, highlighting the urgent need for more doctors and better support for existing practices.

Duvet Day anyone?

The European Club owners, father and son duo Raymond and Nicky Conlan, have confirmed that they are planning to transform the renowned seaside course into one of Ireland’s premier golf destinations.

“Shop Local in Wicklow this Christmas,” urges Fine Gael Deputy Edward Timmins

The woolly map of Ireland will be on show at the Craft and Design Fair at the RDS this wekend.

Significant TFI Local Link improvements have been made in Wicklow, including the doubling of frequency on the Arklow-Glendalough route (Route 183) and the launch of a new connecting route (895) between Glendalough and Sallins.

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