Arklow’s own Alan J. Duffy, son of Donal and Teresa Duffy from Mountain Bay, has achieved international acclaim as Principal Architect at Architectus. On Saturday, June 29, 2025, Duffy’s Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB) in Adelaide, South Australia, was honoured with the prestigious State Medal, the highest architectural accolade, alongside three additional…
There’s a new reason to celebrate in Arklow this week after it was confirmed that a Lotto player in Wicklow has won a life-changing €107,032 in Saturday night’s (July 26th) National Lottery draw. The lucky ticket holder matched five numbers and the bonus number in the main Lotto draw. The winning Normal Play ticket was…
Wicklow County Council’s Disability and Inclusion Steering Committee (DISC) is urging dog owners to be more considerate of vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities and children this summer. They have launched a poster campaign featuring designs created by children from a local primary school, St Patrick’s NS in Wicklow Town. This campaign targets known blackspots…
A new proposal from Councillor Warren O’Toole is calling on Wicklow County Council to take decisive action in securing a long-awaited Arklow community centre. The former Eir building on Emoclew Road has been identified as a prime location for the project, offering nearly three acres of potential to serve the town’s expanding population and growing…
In response to a series of violent incidents that have unsettled the Arklow community in recent weeks, local TD Brian Brennan has confirmed that a dedicated drugs detective has now been assigned to Arklow Garda Station. Deputy Brennan met with Sergeant Mick Hall at the station this week, stating that he has also reached out…
A major milestone in Irish environmental and infrastructure development was reached today with the official opening of the €139 million Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, were on hand to mark the occasion, celebrating the long-awaited end to raw sewage discharges into the Avoca…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has praised two major Arklow data centre developments in County Wicklow as a leading example of sustainable digital infrastructure in Ireland. Speaking at the official launch of Echelon Data Centres’ DUB20 and DUB30 facilities in Arklow, the Taoiseach described them as “the model for future data centre development in Ireland.” Located in…
There was reason to celebrate this week as Arklow-based support group Little Warriors proudly announced that it has been officially registered as a charity, marking a major milestone in the group’s inspiring journey. Formed just over three years ago, Little Warriors began as a grassroots initiative with a powerful mission to create a safe, inclusive…
Two talented young artists from Arklow have received national recognition in this year’s prestigious Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Zack Waldron (17), a student at Arklow CBS, and Éala Ní hAaimhirgín (16) from Gaelcholáiste na Mara were both awarded Special Merit Awards for their entries in the 2025 competition, which continues to be one of Ireland’s…
A much-loved mural in Arklow’s School Lane has been vandalised, sparking disappointment across the community, but support is already building to restore the artwork to its original glory. The mural, created by students and teachers from Arklow CBS in collaboration with Arklow Tidy Towns, was a Climate Action-themed piece that not only brightened the laneway…