The Wicklow sporting community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Brendan Stone, a gifted and much-loved athlete whose passion, dedication, and kindness left an indelible mark on those who knew him. Brendan, who was deeply involved in both GAA and Rugby, was a cherished member of Barndarrig GAA and Wicklow RFC who both…
Wicklow Bathrooms celebrated the opening of their Arklow branch on Saturday. The company recently acquired the large vacant premises on the Wexford Road. Their team offers bathroom, wet room installation, and renovation services in South Dublin, Bray and the surrounding areas. Speaking about the Arklow branch launch they said: “We would like to express our…
Chapz Barbers Arklow has announced it will close its doors in Bridgewater Shopping Centre. A member of staff spoke to Arklow News and expressed their sadness over the closure: “We have been part of the community over the last 12 years. On a personal level, I am very fond of our regular clients. Especially the…
Fashion retailer New Look has announced that it will cease operation and close its Irish stores. The company has 26 retail outlets nationwide including one in Arklow’s Bridgewater Shopping centre. It employs a total of 347 staff with whom a 30-day consultation process will begin tomorrow. All stores will close over the coming days and…
Mr Price has announced that they have launched their online delivery service. The popular discount chain which has a shop in Arklow, said customers can now order their favourite bargains online and have them delivered straight to their door. Delivery will be free on orders over €29.99 while a €6.99 charge will apply to orders…
Wicklow County Council has announced that the Department of Transport has allocated €15.2 million for various maintenance and Wicklow Roads improvement projects across the County, focusing on regional and local roads. This funding is part of a broader national investment of €713.67 million aimed at enhancing regional and local road infrastructure. The essential funding will significantly…
Baby soothers sold to customers in Ireland have been recalled by The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The recall is due to the choking risk that the 10,200 soothers pose to babies and small children. The recall follows a coordinated EU-wide product safety check of baby soothers. Stop use immediately The affected product, the…
A proposed Rathdrum Multi-Use Sports Hub was given the go ahead yesterday. This Rathdrum Multi-Use Sports Hub will transform land owned by the council into a multi-use facility. The facility will include an all-weather and grass pitch, a running track, and other sporting facilities. Councilor Sylvester Bourke said the early concept for the 15 acres…
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 45-year-old Malcolm Ross, who is reported missing from his home in Wicklow Town since Monday 10th February 2025. Malcolm was last seen on Friday 28th January 2025 in Wicklow Town. Malcolm is described as being approximately 5 foot 11 inches in height, with a…
The first of the Newborn Baby Grants will be paid to parents this week. The €280 grant will be payable with the first month of child benefit. Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary said that over 4,400 families will receive the grant for 4,522 children. The Newborn Baby Grant applies to all children born on…