IKEA has announced it is launching a new “Click and Collect” site in Arklow, in collaboration with Tesco Ireland. The service will provide customers with an accessible option to pick up IKEA orders from their local Tesco store carpark. Any orders under €200 can be collected for free while a €15 fee will be charged…
Darcy McGee’s Pub in Arklow is set to go under the hammer this Thursday, February 13th, with a guide price of €250,000. The mid-terrace public house, which has been vacant for several years, offers a spacious layout, including a basement and ground floor, along with a large outdoor area. The main public area is situated…
The Wicklow Pride Festival 2025 will take place on Saturday the 5th of July. Starting from Abbey St. car park, the group will be marching through the streets of Wicklow Town spreading messages of love, equality and empowerment. They will be joined by incredible performers, community organisations, and proud LGBTQ+ members and allies. The Wicklow…
Speed limits will decrease from 80km/h to 60 km/h on rural roads around the country from tomorrow February 7th. The change is part of the governments ‘Slower Speeds, Safer Roads’ initiative. Following the announcement they outlined the reason for the new reduced limits: “This change will make Ireland’s roads safer for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and…
Arklow Bay Hotel’s very own Kevin Bishop has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to hospitality, receiving a Highly Commended Award at the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Awards Ceremony for the Wicklow Branch. Speaking about Kevin’s achievement, the hotel expressed their delight, saying: “Kevin’s cheery nature and dedication have left a lasting impression on countless…
As storm Éowyn looms over Arklow, local schools, businesses and institutions are taking precautions to keep residents safe. We’ve compiled a list of closures and updates to help readers stay informed. SchoolsSchools and educational institutions in Arklow will be closed on Friday 24th. A number of second-level schools including Arklow CBS, and Glenart College, and…
A status red warning has been issued for Wicklow as storm Éowyn is expected to hit the country in the next 24 hours. Met Éireann have indicated that there will be gale to storm force southwest to west winds which will bring severe, damaging and extremely destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h. Potential impacts from…
Wicklow Gardaí caught a driver with a string of offences on Monday evening. A vehicle was stopped on the N11 at Coynes Cross travelling with speed in excess of 80kph. Follow up checks revealed that the driver also had no tax, no cvrt, no driving licence, no insurance, no trailer number plate, no trailer break…
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man in his 30s following an incident in Bray this evening. It is understood that the man died from serious injuries received at a location on Boghall Road. A spokesperson said; “Gardaí in Bray are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 30s following…
Gardaí in Wicklow have seized a combined €123,720 of cocaine and cannabis (pending analysis) and arrested an individual following two searches conducted in Arklow and Aughrim on Tuesday 7th January. The searches were carried out as part of Operation Tara and ongoing investigations into the distribution of drugs in South Wicklow/North Wexford. Gardaí attached to…