Over 1,600 older people are on the waiting list for home-support packages.
Nearly 1,100 are in Kildare, west Wicklow or parts of west and south Dublin.
The midwest of the country's also badly hit - but the national figure's down from over 7,800 before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Festival Republic Moves Kaleidoscope to Glendalough as Russborough Deal Ends
Family festival abandons six-year home in expansion promise—but new venue untested for camping crowds
Garda Appeal Launched For Missing Teenager Wicklow
Abdul was last seen in Bray Friday 18th September 2026.
Wicklow Rent Increases Prompt Emergency Meeting Wicklow County Council Next Monday
Hundreds of concerned council tenants have contacted councillors about planned rent increase.
Diamond Shines In Dublin As Kilcoole Athlete Targets Marathon Marker
Sarah Diamond from Kilcoole A.C produced a strong performance to finish third in the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon, with eyes now firmly fixed on the Dublin Marathon in October.
Performance Report Offers Praise & Flags Areas Of Improvement for Wicklow County Council
Wicklow is strong on housing vacancy and online motor tax, but re-letting times and retrofits lag behind national picture, reports NOAC.
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