A new Arklow Memory Café is set to provide a welcoming and supportive space for individuals affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s, their families, and their carers. Organised by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, the Memory Café offers a relaxed environment where people can enjoy a cup of tea while engaging in meaningful conversations with others…
Motorsport enthusiasts are in for an adrenaline-fueled weekend as Arklow prepares to host the Carlow Car Club Forestry Rally on Sunday, March 23rd. The rally office, parc ferme, trailer park and service area will all be located in the town. A Major Event for Arklow The Carlow Car Club Forestry Rally is a key event…
Wicklow County Council has issued a public warning about a QR code scam targeting the county’s Pay and Display parking machines. The fraudulent activity involves bogus QR code stickers being placed on some machines and Payzone signage, directing users to a cloned website designed to steal credit card details and other personal information. The issue…
Pet owners in Arklow and beyond now have access to a unique and heartfelt veterinary service dedicated to providing palliative, hospice, and end-of-life care for their beloved animals. Rainbow Bridge Veterinary Services, founded by Dr. Megan Anderson, is Ireland’s first mobile veterinary practice focused exclusively on ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life for pets…
Popular local man Anthony Doyle has been chosen as grand marshal for the 2025 Arklow St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Anthony is well known for his spectacular Christmas and Halloween-themed lighting displays outside his home. Over the years, his creations have helped raise over €40,000 for various local charities. Last February, however, Anthony received the devastating…
Arklow-based artist and printmaker Stephanie Sloan is celebrating a career milestone as her distinctive work has been selected for the prestigious Design Ireland Arnotts pop-up collection, now on display at Arnotts in Dublin. The curated showcase, featuring 35 brands from across Ireland, highlights the country’s rich craft and design heritage with a contemporary twist. It…
Residents of Churchview Estate in Arklow are celebrating after being awarded 2nd place in the Best Kept Residential Estate category for Wicklow. The group is run by residents of the estate who help with the regular upkeep and maintenance. Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore who attended the awards ceremony organised by Wicklow County Council said: “Delighted…
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is calling on the people of Arklow to roll up their sleeves and help save lives. A blood donation clinic will be visiting the town on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of March, providing locals with an opportunity to make a real difference in their community. Where and When?…
Arklow’s history is again in the spotlight as urban explorer and YouTuber Urban Shadows recently delved into the ruins of the abandoned Ormonde Cinema in the town. The site, partially destroyed in a fire on October 2, 2020, has since been left to decay, creating a hauntingly nostalgic atmosphere. In his latest video, Urban Shadows…
A few weeks ago, we shared the story of 12-year-old Leo Dixon and his family’s struggle to secure a stairlift for their home. Born with an extremely rare form of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Leo is the only person in the world with his unique variation of Bethlem Myopathy Muscular Dystrophy Col6a2. As his condition progressed,…