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…
The Arklow St Patrick’s Day Parade, which had been at risk of cancellation earlier this year, has now been confirmed to go ahead after the Arklow Town Team stepped in to take on the role of organising committee. The popular annual event will take place as planned at 1:30pm on Monday, March 17th, bringing welcome…
Wicklow County Council have released a statement below in relation to Storm Chandra. Provisions are currently being put in place for those affected by Storm Chandra, including residents situated in properties based in Riverfield, Aughrim. The Pavilion, Aughrim is currently operating as a day hub and can function as a rest centre. The Civil Defence…
After years spent in temporary classrooms and prefabs, construction has finally commenced on the new buildings for Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir and Gaelcholáiste na Mara at Kilbride. The project will see the development of a new shared campus, comprising two state-of-the-art school buildings on the north side of Arklow, at an estimated cost of €50…
There is good news for parents in Arklow with the launch of a new parent and toddler baby club designed to support early movement and development. Gentle Start Collective will offer calm, movement-based classes for babies and toddlers, focusing on building strong physical foundations in the early years. The emphasis of the classes is on…
The popular Wexford-based ice cream van Big Noisy 99’s will once again be delighting Arklow residents with its colourful range of sweet treats. Owner Kalen O’Neill has seen a huge rise in popularity in recent months, with his creative dessert combinations attracting attention both locally and online. Despite the wintery weather, Big Noisy 99’s has…
The future of the Arklow 2026 St Patrick’s Day parade is uncertain following the resignation of the organising committee, citing workload, rising insurance costs and inflation. In a statement released this week and seen by Arklow News, the committee confirmed it has made the “very difficult decision” to step down after 10 years, citing increasing…
A proposed new coffee and drive-thru pizza development in Arklow has been refused planning permission. The application which was submitted by Rye Gap Ltd consisted of the erection of a single-storey modular building for use as a coffee and pizza takeaway, the demolition of the single-storey dereclit structure, and the erection of advertising signage along…
The long-vacant former Eircom building on Emoclew Road may finally be set for redevelopment, according to local TD Brian Brennan, who met with the site’s new owner this week following unexpected activity at the premises. Brennan said he was contacted by “a number of constituents” after movement was spotted on the site for the first…
The Arklow and Rathnew communities have been left heartbroken following the tragic passing of eight-year-old Matthew Breen, who died on Monday, 17th November, surrounded by his family in Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Matthew, described by relatives as “the most loving little boy” and “our hero”, was a pupil deeply cherished by classmates, neighbours, and friends in…