A young teacher from Arklow is facing a race against time after being told she requires urgent open-heart surgery in the United States, prompting a major fundraising effort by family, friends and the local community. Eímear Byrne, aged 30, works as a primary school teacher and is described by those close to her as someone…
A site in a popular residential area of Arklow has been placed on the market with full planning permission for the development of a créche, prompting discussion among local residents. The 0.25-acre site, located within the Meadowvale estate, is currently being offered for sale at an asking price of €250,000 through Sherry FitzGerald. Planning permission…
Motorists in Arklow are voicing growing frustration over the deteriorating condition of a busy public car park located near the running track and close to Bridgewater Shopping Centre. The car park, which falls under the responsibility of Wicklow County Council, has become increasingly difficult to navigate due to a large number of deep potholes scattered…
At the plenary meeting of Wicklow County Council on Monday, March 2nd, councillors voiced serious concerns over the widespread damage to roads across the county following Storm Chandra, with urgent calls for emergency funding from Government. Elected members agreed to suspend standing orders to address what several described as a rapidly escalating infrastructure crisis. The…
A group of Arklow men have once again braved the icy waters of February in support of a vital local charity and this year they have surpassed their fundraising target. The now-annual “Freezbrury” Challenge saw the group complete 28 consecutive days of cold-water dips throughout February, building up their time in the sea with each…
Entries are now officially open for this year’s Wicklow Rose Selection, with organisers confirming the 2026 event will take place on Saturday, May 9th at the Arklow Bay Hotel. The Wicklow Rose Centre has announced it is “so excited” to return to the Arklow venue, which previously hosted the 2024 selection night. Organisers said they…
An Arklow-based children’s advocacy group has welcomed the Government’s decision to reverse proposed cuts and redeployment measures affecting Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) for the upcoming academic year. Little Warriors, which supports neurodivergent children and their families in the local community, described the move by the Minister for Education as a positive and important step for…
Arklow councillor Warren O’Toole has called on Wicklow County Council to consider purchasing a prominent Main Street property and transforming it into a centrally located community centre. The premises at 57/58 Main Street, which is currently listed for sale with an asking price of €950,000, has been described by Cllr O’Toole as a “rare opportunity”…
Music lovers in Arklow are in for a treat later this month as a popular Vinyl and CD Market makes its first-ever visit to the town. The event will take place on Saturday, February 28th at the Bridgewater Shopping Centre, running from 11am to 4pm. Organisers say they are “delighted” to finally bring the market…
Arklow has been named the top town in Ireland for work-life balance in a new nationwide study examining the best places to live and work. The research, carried out by Switcher.ie, assessed towns and cities across the country using a broad range of criteria. These included access to essential amenities such as primary schools, supermarkets…