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While COVID seems to spare most children from illness, it has not been so kind to their minds that is according to Homeopath and Reiki practitioner, Lorraine Cullen. She explained that anxiety has presented itself as the main issue across all age groups of children and adolescents when it comes to the pandemic. Reactions would include feeling stressed, irritable, fretful and fearful, and that this can impact behaviour. Difficulty sleeping is common and there can be changes in eating patterns. ...

Colm Weadick makes no secret of his hero worship. He greets visitors to his Arklow home wearing a Phil Lynott tee-shirt, the great mans extravagant Afro hair a contrast to his own tight-shorn locks. Inside the house, the sitting room is festooned with pictures. Lynott on the Hapenny Bridge. Lynott photographed sharing a stage with Rory Gallagher. Lynott cartoons, Lynott posters, Lynott letters. He was a genius at song writing, says Colm simply when asked to explain the appeal, his one great reg...

A DINER threw a pint glass at restaurant staff after he and his friends enjoyed a slap-up meal and ran off without paying, a court heard. Thomas ODonnell (31) also fled without paying for petrol and stole thousands of euro worth of alcohol. Judge David McHugh jailed him for 22 months, saying his "extended thuggery" was the "worst Ive ever seen in 14 years" as a judge. The defendant admitted numerous counts of theft when he appeared before Blanchardstown District Court. Sergeant Maria Callaghan ...

Dublin Bay Boating News and Information Dublin Based Ship Management Companys Ice-Class Cargoship At Anchor on Capitals Doorstep 30th December 2020 Dublin based ship management company, Corrib Shipping, has one of its fleet in homewaters as MV Jolyn is currently at anchor in Dubin Bay. Above: an amidships close up of the companys associated clients, Royal Wagenborg with one of their dry cargo carriers. Take note of a swan in flight while above calm waters. Credit: Royal Wagenborg-facebook A ...

Residents of Harbour View in Wicklow town are reaching out to other communities to encourage them to create their own Not Forgotten memorial tree. A community Christmas tree has been put in place at Harbour View for the past four years and it was felt it was more important than ever that the tradition continues this year. One local resident, who didnt want to be named, commented: We have communicated with other communities on how important it is to remember loved ones and stay as connected as w...

); Going to work on Christmas Day: Weve 1,500 animals here. They all need to be looked after Across many professions, duty still calls on Christmas Day . By Sean Murray Friday 25 Dec 2020, 12:10 AM Dec 25th 2020, 12:10 AM 23,853 Views 16 Comments TODAY IS THE day. 25 December. Christmas Day.  It’s been a tumultuous year, to put it mildly, b...

Bundoran Lifeboat Assists in Recovery of Sunken Vessel off Killybegs 23rd December 2020 File image of Bundoran RNLI’s inshore lifeboat William Henry Liddington Credit: RNLI/Liam Bromley BundoranRNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew were requested to launch yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 22 December) to reports of a 19ft vessel that had sunk off Killybegs. Also tasked to the scene were the Sligo-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 118 as well as the Killybegs Coast Guard RIB, while help was s...

A pony found with a “horrific neck injury” that was rescued from a field in Arklow, Co. Wicklow, made a full recovery, according to the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). This month, a man appeared in Arklow District Court, accused of offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. The case stemmed from an incident in March 2019, when ISPCA chief inspector Conor Dowling responded to a report about an injured pony in Ferrybank, Arklow. Dowling gave evidence ...

); I had an absolute ball and loved being involved - retiring from Wexford after 14 senior seasons The longest-serving member of the Wexford squad retired recently. Éanna Martin reflects on his county career. By Fintan OToole Tuesday 22 Dec 2020, 5:13 PM Dec 22nd 2020, 5:13 PM 33,442 Views 2 Comments Eanna Martin celebrates after the 2019 Lei...

Kerry native and Dublin resident Peter Grogan is the man behind Seamróg the Irish Reindeer. With December 25th fast approaching, the hopes and dreams of every child in the world are in jeopardy. An ordinary couple from Wicklow plan to send their reindeer to help. Could Seamróg, Brídóg, Seanóg, Colleen. Páidín, Réaltín, Nóirín, Oisín, Neidín and Olive replace Rudolf and his magic team and save Christmas? Peter, a former primary school teacher, was inspired to use Wicklow as the sett...