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Proud owners of The Harbour Bar in Arklow, the Crean family, are celebrating 25 years as custodians of the historic pub, which has welcomed generations of local fishermen and thirsty travellers aboard since 1883.

After a very early and very energetic launch in Greystones at 7.30am on Monday, with weatherman Deric Hartigan, the Her Outdoors Week got off to a wonderful start, following the live broadcast on Ireland AM, with many early risers turning up for a swim on the South Beach.

Driven by a desire to provide inclusive spaces and activities for children with additional needs, four inspirational Wicklow women have taken it upon themselves to fill the substantial gaps in inclusive services in Arklow.

Popular Arklow character and owner of the Deck Coffee House, Paul Sutton, recently completed a 200km cycle in aid of East Coast Samaritans, bringing his fundraising total for the charity to over €4,000.

To mark the late Tom Jackman’s birthday, one of his five daughters, Niamh Jackman, has written a heart-warming tribute to the father she lost in October last year.

Gorey may have to remove Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from its main street and pedestrianise some side streets to cope with the rising levels of traffic, according to a local Councillor.

Fresh off their award-winning debut production of ‘Six’ the musical, the Studio 55 Dance Academy in Arklow are preparing for another ground-breaking show this Christmas, with plans to bring Elf the Musical to Wicklow for the first time.

The volunteer crew were requested to launch at 6:30pm to assist Arklow lifeboat who had arrived on scene in Cahore.

Courtown's inshore lifeboat took over the tow

Popular Arklow character and owner of the Deck Coffee House, Paul Sutton, recently completed a 200km cycle in aid of East Coast Samaritans, bringing his fundraising total for the charity to over €4,000.