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A new era for Wicklow County Council is due to begin as the final count for the final four seats was completed late in the early hours, bringing to a close a hectic weekend that saw nine fresh faces elected.

A new era for Wicklow County Council is due to begin as the final count for the final four seats was completed late in the early hours, bringing to a close a hectic weekend that saw nine fresh faces elected.

Fianna Fáil Councillor John Mullen has highlighted mental health as one of the biggest issues facing County Wicklow as he bids for re-election to Wicklow County Council in June.

The village of Carnew is buzzing with anticipation after being announced Wicklow's newest official Darkness into Light venue ahead of the most important sunrise of the year on May 11.

Kilbride GAA Club in west Wicklow recently celebrated another watershed moment in its development with the turning of the sod at the site of its new clubhouse.

The owners of the family-owned Parkview House in the picturesque village of Shillelagh, southwest Wicklow, have boosted local tourism facilities by launching their exciting new venture – Shillelagh Country Pods.

Wicklow County Council’s efforts to obtain information over plans for lithium exploration on the Wicklow and Carlow border, that locals fear will damage the Wicklow Way and degrade water quality, have so far proved fruitless.

Wicklow teacher Graham Richmond, whose younger brother is a Government minister, has been unanimously selected as a Fine Gael candidate for the upcoming local 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.

While an exact date for this year’s Local Elections has yet to be confirmed, plenty of candidates from County Wicklow have already announced their intentions to run, while some sitting councillors have still yet to make their minds up.