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Tributes have poured in from the community of Rathnew and across Wicklow following the passing of the much-loved Robert ‘Whaler’ Doyle on June 16 in Wicklow Hospice.

The Garden of Ireland was blooming with creativity when hundreds of children learned, played and explored at a series of fun-filled Cruinniú na nÓg events across County Wicklow.

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Photo: Nik Pate Róisín Murphy has released a new single....

A retained firefighter from Arklow Fire Station has spoken of the relief that talks that have led to a pause in nationwide industrial action, which was placing extreme “mental and moral pressure” on his colleagues across County Wicklow.

Three Wicklow-based writers have been selected by the Irish Writers Centre to receive a mentorship under the National Mentoring Programme.

Councillor Aoife Flynn Kennedy has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council for the upcoming year.

Watch the video for “Fader,” the suspiciously titled third single from Róisín Murphy’s forthcoming album, Hit Parade.

The second of seven newbuild cargo ships for Arklow Shipping has been delivered from Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes to the Irish shipowner

This September, Wicklow will witness the birth of a brand-new festival called ‘Oktoberfeis’ that combines the best of Bavarian revelry with the rich heritage of Irish traditions, all with a modern Irish festival flare.