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Uisce Éireann have refuted claims by Arklow councillors that it is stifling development in their town by allegedly refusing approval for new connections on housing schemes until 12 months before the completion of a new wastewater treatment plant.

Some say it’s been done with Amsterdam and Barcelona, but moving Dublin Port to somewhere like north of Balbriggan or Arklow is simply not the same thing, says Trinity professor Philip Lawton

An Arklow Municipal District engineer has received a quote of up to €50,000 to provide two new lights at a notorious public lighting blackspot in the village of Annacurra.

Wicklow students enjoyed another hugely successful outing at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS this year, where inspired minds from four Garden County schools were honoured for their ingenious projects.

With Blue Monday passed, the February bank holiday on the way and the grand stretch stretching out, Wicklow is waking up to a new year in style. Here is our pick of what’s on across County Wicklow this week, from gigs to hikes, workshops, open days and volunteering. There's inspiration here for all – and plenty for those taking part in Dry January or 100 Days of Walking challenges.

An intrepid Wicklow man will take on the challenge of a lifetime later this year when he climbs the one of the world’s highest trekking peaks for charity in tribute to his beloved father, who died of cancer after a six-year battle.

The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) are teaming up with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation to support National Blood Pressure Day 2024 in a partnership that will see 19 participating Wicklow pharmacies offer once-off free blood pressure checks this Thursday, January 18.

After the recent closure of the Pontins holiday park in Southport, England, the Arklow Shipping Silver Band have been reflecting on fond memories of the park's prestigious Brass Band Championships, which played a significant role in the brass band community for decades.

Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne has announced his intention to seek to contest the next General Election for Fianna Fáil in the new Wicklow-Wexford constituency. He will not now be seeking a nomination to contest June’s European Parliament elections. 

Cllr Edward Timmins feels more ‘flexibility’ is required when it comes to Airbnbs, which he feels are a pivotal part of the tourism services on offer in County Wicklow.