Darkness Into Light Arklow is returning in 2025 on Saturday, May 10th, at 4:15 am. Participants will convene at the meeting point at the Arklow Scout Hall. The annual event brings communities together worldwide to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention and mental health support. Last year Darkness Into Light Arklow raised a total…
Expressway has announced an improved timetable including revised departure times in Arklow. Bus Éireann’s premium coach service said its Route 2 service, will see the changes come into effect on 2nd March 2025. The objective is to provide more frequent and punctual travel for all Route 2 passengers. So what’s changing? There will be 102…
Coral Leisure Arklow celebrated their 25 year anniversary with some of their original committee members. The group gathered on Friday night to celebrate the opening of the pool back in 1999. Memories, stories, and old photographs were shared. One of those original committee members, Nancy Quinn, highlighted the importance of the facility and of swimming….
A number of indivuals were captured on CCTV attempting to break in to cars owned by Arklow Cancer Support. The footage shows what appears to be two males and one female climbing onto the bonnet and roof of the vehicles. At one point they are seen posing for pictures with a mobile phone. The cars…
Arklow’s first-ever bottomless brunch will be hosted by The Royal this April. Teaming up with ‘You Can’t Sit With Us’, the Naughty Noughties promises to be ‘an unforgettable event’. “Join our incredible host Kage Campbell for a trip down memory lane as we bring back the biggest hits from the 00’s in our iconic sell-out…
Wicklow County Council has confirmed that South Quay Road will be closed for four days. The (L-6907) from the junction of Bridge Street (R772) to the junction of Condren’s Lane Lower ( L-69052-170) will be closed from Monday 10th to Thursday 14th February between 08:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. The road closure is necessary to…
Peter Smith said it was “an emotional time for me” on the day that he stood next to the Arklow Thin Lizzy plaque. The actor is due to portray Phil Lynott in ‘Moonlight, The Philip Lynott Enigma‘, a production set for release this year. Peter who is a former Arklow resident was accompanied by his…
An Arklow mother has set up a fundraiser to help ensure her son will retain his independence. From sitting down with Susan Dixon, Leo’s mum, it’s clear that this is a family doing everything they can to ensure their 12-year-old son keeps the independence he deserves. But right now, they’re facing an uphill battle. “Leo…
Ensuring that street lights in Arklow are functioning properly is essential for public safety and community well-being. Recently there have been various reports of an increase in the number of broken street lights needing repair in the town. TD Brian Brennan posted an update recently about the issue saying: “Work is underway to repair widespread…
A section of the coastal walk has been closed due to damage from recent storms. Wicklow County Council advised: “Arklow Municipal District would like to inform the public that, due to damage from recent storms, a portion of the revetment walk at Seaview Avenue will be closed for health and safety reasons.” “Repairs have been…