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A new survey on teacher shortages has confirmed a consistent and disproportionate impact on special schools, schools in disadvantaged areas and in Irish-medium education especially in Wicklow

A stunning late, late wonder volley strike has secured Bray Wanderers place in the promotion/relegation final and a chance to return to the top flight of Irish football

The remarkable Fionnuala McCormack’s top-10 finish in the 2025 New York City Marathon is a massive achievement with the veteran Wicklow athlete showing how her vast experience can help achieve new heights

Strategies for addressing the housing crisis and supporting local infrastructure such as upgrading the N11 in Wicklow were topics at a meeting of high level ministers and Wicklow county council

Nearly half of Wicklow teenage girls self-harm, most teens try alcohol by 13, and heavy social media use is linked to poor mental health, a new Planet Youth report has found

Wicklow deemed Ireland’s second most haunted filming location, according to new research by Virgin Media.

Wicklow County Council is seeking an experienced and innovative partner to deliver a fresh vision for the historic site, following its recent closure for structural maintenance

Internal Tensions Rise in Fianna Fáil as Questions Mount Over Leadership and Housing Crisis while in Fine Gael it's not so plain sailing either after Heather Humphries presidential election slump

Wicklow authors Julia Kelly and Sam Blake have been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025.

Gardaí in Wicklow are warning of fake emails accusing people of crimes and in-store scams targeting merchant card receipts. They stress they never contact people by email for investigations and urge residents and retailers to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.

Minister Peter Burke visited the Merck site in Arklow to meet staff and union representatives amid the planned closure. He confirmed ongoing discussions between management and the union over the next 30 days and announced a task force to explore future options for the site.

Bray teenager Kyle O’Connor has had his bail revoked after allegedly breaching multiple conditions while awaiting trial over the death of Willie Moorehouse.

The facility, which manufactures ingredients for pharmaceutical products, was acquired by Merck in 2015 and currently employs around 100 staff.

Over €2.75 million in government grants has restored 51 vacant properties across the county as Minister for Housing warns against the scourge of dereliction

The Irish camogie and hurling squads for the International Rules Series in Inverness have been confirmed

There are increasing concerns from local businesses and the wider community with the ongoing closure of the Cliff Walk and the urgent need for action by Wicklow County Council

New Bray-Greystones Dart plan aims to increase frequency of trains by 50pc

Airspace within the TRA is restricted to use by aircraft authorised by the Permanent Defence Forces for five days.

Sinn Féin Bray member questions Independent Ireland's backing for Simon Harris describing their decision as “betrayal of the people who believed they were voting for real independence and real change.”

This death is understood to be the first road fatality recorded in County Wicklow this year.

Wicklow Wexford TD Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin has raised the plight of farmers in the Dáil over the crisis facing Ireland’s tillage farmers.

Aontú Blast Cynical Government Move To Bring Motion Of Confidence In Tánaiste Simon Harris

Councillor Welcomes Long Awaited Start of DART+ Coastal South Project

Risks associated with failing to proceed with Bray Harbour scheme have been laid bare

Nearly half of surface waters shows unsatisfactory levels of quality control between 2019 and 2024

Gold Membership is awarded for significant improvements in sustainability.