East Coast FM Wicklow News

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.

But who will they be?

Greystones Garda Station is set for refurbishment under the Justice Sector Capital Plan 2026–2030. The works, part of a €364 million national Garda estate programme, will modernize facilities, improve working conditions, and enhance public access and safety. This upgrade is supported by a €35 million regional fund for existing stations.

Enniskerry cyclist Lara Gillespie, is Ireland’s first female gold medal, track world cycling champion.

Work has begun on the new St Catherine’s Special School in Kilcoole, with Tánaiste Simon Harris turning the sod on the long-awaited 5.2-acre development.

Wicklow author Eilish Fisher has been nominated for the 2026 Carnegie Medal for her verse-novel debut, Fia and the Last Snow Deer. Drawing on Irish mythology and her deep connection to nature, Fisher crafts a lyrical fantasy about Fia and her magical snow-deer, Solas, on a quest to save their village from eternal winter.

Locals are demanding faster delivery of the long-delayed Arklow–Shillelagh Greenway, as local leaders and politicians pledge support and Wicklow County Council prepares detailed planning work

Ronan’s winning story features references to local landmarks, including the Avoca River and the 19 Arches Bridge.

Wicklow flooding rates are all too prevalent nowadays and this has been corroborated through survey findings according to the University of Maynooth

The Whale Theatre contributes so much to the people of Greystones and beyond, but, running an arts and culture organization has plenty challenges as East Coast FM news has heard this week

Staff at Caredoc including nurses and other support staff in Wicklow and who are members of INMO (Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation) and SIPTU — have announced they will begin strike action from mid December

Greystones artist Jill Tritschler has been selected for oil on canvas creation 'Minerva' which has been recognised in a National Gallery of Ireland award

Commitment to N11 expansion in transport plan is a massive boost to Wicklow says Simon Harris who wants upgrade to ease early morning congestion

Phase 2 of the N81 Whitestown Lower and Hangman's Bend projects has been completed. The preferred options for the improvement schemes are now published and will be refined.

Ethan Hawke hopes to work in Ireland again after ‘wonderful’ Blue Moon filming which saw scenes shot at Ardmore studios in Bray ahead of its release this week in Irish cinemas.

Tánaiste Simon Harris brought senior figures from Wicklow County Council, Irish Rail, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Fáilte Ireland together to speed up action.

Almost 1,200 young children have benefited from the Little Library initiative in County Wicklow

Bray kicked off the festive season on November 22 with the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On in the Civic Plaza. The evening featured a surprise visit from the Grinch, who was stopped by local Gardaí. The highlight was Santa arriving on a steam train!!!! HoHoHo!

LMH Engineering in Arklow providesteel and modular solutions, including in-house design, engineering, modelling, manufacturing and installation.

IRHA have criticised the RSA's 'mismanagement', noting that there are 394,128 total learner permits nationally, an increase of 12,257 in six months.