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With Christmas only days away, here are the seven best things to do in Wicklow across this week, Christmas Day and St Stephen’s Day.

One of County Wicklow’s swimming gems has been chosen by Fáilte Ireland for its list of ‘10 Perfect Swimming Spots Across the Country’ for a festive swim this year.

Buyers can choose from city living in Ceannt Fort, Dublin 8 or tranquil seclusion with views of Kerrys Lough Currane, writes Trish Dromey

Fifteen inspired projects from seven Wicklow schools have qualified for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2024.

A prominent estate agent has hailed another bumper year of Wicklow land sales that saw a 40-acre Arklow property fetch over €1 million at auction and a 2.65-acre parcel of land in Enniskerry sell for a staggering €165,000.

Game Changers: These Christmas gifts to nature can be bought at the tap of a button

Significant progress has been made on Active Travel projects across Wicklow, where six expansive projects aimed at improving public safety and accessibility have been completed, with a further six already underway.

The manager of a Wicklow leisure centre that offers facilities to homeless people and those in need free of charge has described the lack of local government services as “shocking” as his team continues to provide much-needed assistance this winter.

Gardai in Wicklow have shared images of the aftermath of a car fire that almost cost the life of the driver when they fell asleep behind the wheel.

Arklow’s famous community spirit was on show recently when the Christian Community Church welcomed huge crowds to their annual Christmas concert.