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After the MV Matthew was seized, whispers rang around the coast that the ships rumoured cargo — bales of cocaine worth millions of euro — had been dumped in the sea

WICKLOW County Council will run a series of bicycle repair maintenance workshops during the month of October in Bray, Wicklow town and Arklow.

Wicklow had a huge representation at this year’s Community Games, held at the Visual Centre and St. Patrick’s College, Carlow, with competitors from the Garden County bringing home a haul of medals in various disciplines.

At the September meeting of the Arklow Municipal District, members heard how Arklow Meals on Wheels now provides around 120 meals a week, compared to the 20 per week when the organisation was established.

A new era beckons for the Arklow choir Cruinniú as they bid a fond farewell to musical director and founder Rosarii Kinsella and prepare for a rebrand going forward.

Over 80 acres of farmland and a bungalow are up for auction in east Carlow. The holding at Knocknagilky, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow (Y14A215 Valuable) will go up…

Plucks final farewell

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Supporting young carers

THE commercial vacancy rate in Wicklow stood at 12.8 per cent in June 2023, according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report, representing an increase of 0.7 percentage points compared to June 2022.