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Do you know how Hollywood, California, got its name? Its start has its beginning right back in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. The Wicklow Gap is one of only two passes through the spectacular Wicklow mountains and, nestled in heart of it, is a lovely little village called Hollywood.

There are many quiet corners of Ireland that provide the perfect setting for meditation and reflection. With stunning scenery and peaceful surroundings, these popular pilgrimage sites around Ireland have plenty to help the mind relax.

The 1998 Tour de France began in Dublin.

Wildfires in four counties over a week as ‘unknown’ area left burned 2022-03-25

Landmark Wicklow pub and retail scheme offers scope for addition of housing

There are 307 patients with the virus in hospital and 55 in ICU.

Family of Phyllis Murphy says murderer will not be welcome in his home town after prison release Former Army sergeant John Crerar from Kildare town is due for release shortly 06:00, 23 MAY 2021 The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will ...

Parks service to rewet Wicklow Mountain bogs to increase Dublin water supply levels A total of 60 hectares of blanket bogs are expected to be re-wetted by the NPWS. By Tadgh McNally Thursday 20 May 2021, 1:00 PM 3 hours ago 14,370 Views 13 Comments The Wicklow Gap Image: RollingNews.ie THE NATIONAL PARKS and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are plannin...

The man who killed Phyllis Murphy is not welcome in her hometown, family friend says Reporter:  ); Convicted murderer John Crerar, who killed Kildare town woman Phyllis Murphy over 40 years ago, would not be welcome in the local area when he is released, friends of the victim’s family have said. Popular Kildare town native Phyllis (23) was last seen at a bus stop in Newbridge on December 22, 1979 — after spending a day Christmas shopping. Her body was found near the Wicklow Gap 28 days l...

Share this article Bitterly cold temperatures are forecast for Easter Monday, following a settled start to the Bank Holiday weekend. Most areas nationwide enjoyed warm conditions and sunny spells in the past few days. However, that is set to change from tomorrow onwards, with two cold snaps in quick succession potentially on the cards. Two weather warnings had been issued for this weekend, with eight counties, including Cavan, Monaghan, Longford and all of Connacht under a Status Yellow fog war...