Wicklow Head News Today

Even a small amount of oil means a bird loses its ability to retain heat, which can lead to hypothermia

Set on an 880-acre site that includes equestrian facilities, Clonmannon Estate in Ashford, Co Wicklow is the epitome of opulence.

The South East Coastal Protection Alliance raised serious concerns over the rapid rate of erosion taking place at Brittas Bay beach during a presentation made to Wicklow Municipal District, citing the believed effect of wind turbines on tidal flows as a leading cause. Mick Higgins and William Hourie both addressed Monday’s meeting, stating that the targeted erosion along the south end of the beach would appear to indicate a major change in tidal flow.

This year is a milestone year for the RNLI as they celebrate 200 years of lifesaving, with Wicklow RNLI set to mark the occasion with a special anniversary celebration at Wicklow Harbour taking place on March 4.

A fishing boat and three fishermen were rescued by the RNLI volunteer crew on Saturday.

There are no two words better able to reduce people in Bray and Greystones to laughter and tears simultaneously than ‘cliff’ and ‘walk’. It’s like being tickled whilst chopping an onion. But as we look ahead to 2024, wondering if the amenity, which was once voted Ireland’s No1 Favourite Local Attraction in the Irish Independent Readers’ Travel Awards, will be amenable at all come spring, it’s just a question of glass half-empty, or glass half-full . . . of tears.

A yellow warning for rainfall has been issued for 3 counties in the south, with 30 to 40 mm expected to fall in some areas and a risk of flooding.

Of the news yesterday on the Irish Government’s plan to acquire a €200m Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) for the Naval Service is based upon options, among the...

ITS appearance is like no other lighthouse in Ireland, as the rock is only visible at low tide, the tower and dwelling house give the impression that the buildi...

Wicklow RNLI responded to more than 30 incidents during 2023 as both the all-weather and inshore lifeboats launched to come to the aid of those in difficulty at sea.