The government is providing an additional €15 million in funding to help local authorities update outdoor infrastructure.
It's ahead of what's expected to be the focus on outdoor activity, as the country gradually reopens in the coming months.
Street pedestrianisation, traffic management and reallocation of road and street space, are among the projects eligible for funding.
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says the measures are aimed at the safe outdoor re-opening of society
Business Leaders & Personalities Gather To Outline Temporary Alternative To Push Cliff Walk Reopening
Reopening the Bray–Greystones cliff walk could see a temporary alternative route put in place as a means by which to end its five-year closure, after plans were presented to councillors at a public meeting in Greystones last night
Beyong The Pale Pre-Sale Tickets Go Live As Wicklow's 'Boutique' Festival Reveals Headliners
Beyond the Pale festival in Wicklow, after last year’s cancellation scare, is set for June 12–14, 2026, at Glendalough Estate. Organisers, now partially managed by FUEL, have confirmed headliners Caribou, Soulwax, and Father John Misty, with more music, comedy, and theatre acts to be announced. The festival will also continue its charity hike, Beyond The Trail, supporting Dublin Simon Community. Pre-sale tickets start November 20, with general release the following day, priced from €219 for adults, with family discounts and instalment plans available
Relief For Coast Guard As Sod Turning Event Marks Some Movement Towards New Station In Greystones
Following years of delay and over €300,000 spent on designs and costs dating back five years ago there's some relief for those involved in the Greystones Coast Guard
Wicklow Wexford TD Says Mercosur Deal Would Signal ''Death-Knell'' For Irish Agriculture
A local TD has urged farmers to stop supporting parties who are selling out on the much derided Mercosur EU Trade deal for cheap beef. Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin says ''Its like a turkey voting for Christmas!!!''
Wicklow Eco Trail Festival Receives Massive Shot In The Arm
The Wicklow Eco Trail Festival has been awarded €90,000 in funding under Fáilte Ireland’s new Strategic Festival Tourism Portfolio. The initiative allocates €3.9m to 38 festivals nationwide, aiming to promote authentic, off-season tourism, strengthen local businesses, and support Ireland’s 210,000 tourism jobs.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
Sunny
High: 6°C | Low: -1°C
Sunny intervals
High: 6°C | Low: 0°C
Sunny intervals
High: 5°C | Low: -2°C
Sunny
High: 5°C | Low: -4°C
Sunny
High: 5°C | Low: -3°C