A higher share than ever of first-time buyers took out mortgages last month as banks loaned out 946 million euro
.The number of home loans approved in August is up 14 per cent ,after reducing during the pandemic restrictions, but it's still down 11 per cent on the same month last year.
3,875 mortgages were taken out, 2,259 of them by people buying their first home.
Illegal Dumping In Wicklow Uplands Falls Significantly Over The Last Decade
Volunteer collaboration is working well in combating illegal dumping in many parts of Wicklow
Gardaí Encourage Tradies Who've Had Tools Stolen To Get In Touch
If you believe any of the recovered tools belong to you, contact your local Garda Station with details of the items missing. Proof of ownership may be required.
Man Charged With Serious Firearm Offences Refused Bail at Bray District Court
A Glock 19 pistol and a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic handgun, and a viable hand grenade were among the firearms located in a safe in the defendant’s bedroom.
Wicklow Pair Avoid Jail Over Dark Web Firearms Case
Wicklow friends receive suspended sentences for possessing firearms which had been bought by their friend on the dark web two years ago.
Wicklow Stonemason Petra O’Flaherty Crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026
The apprentice stonemason from Blessington beat more than 3,000 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to emerge as a champions
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