Mary From Dungloe broadcast internationally

Aug 4, 2016 | News

Outgoing Mary from Dungloe Siobhan Dunn presenting bouquet to 2016 winner Eva Ni Dhoibhlinn. Photo Matt Britton. Mary From Dungloe was broadcast live on Irish TV last Sunday night, July 31, from Ionad Spóirt na Rosann in Dungloe, Co. Donegal. The festival was watched...

Roundwood Soapbox Derby Racing in Popularity

Aug 4, 2016 | News

Mervyn and Alvin Griffin, Roundwood Soapbox Derby winners with their grandmother Charlotte. Photograph by Jamie Doyle, JJFlynn Media. For the third year running, the Roundwood Soapbox Derby provided great entertainment at the Roundwood Summer Festival. Drawing a large...

Fitness Clubs Back Surf Champ’s Return to Competition

Aug 3, 2016 | News

After some time out of the water, Sophie Pigot, the number one female surfer in Ireland, is back up and training having renewed her sports sponsorship with énergie Fitness Clubs. In 2013, Sophie became female surfing champion of Ireland, competing in world tournaments...

Death of Oliver Hughes

Aug 2, 2016 | News

The Wicklow Voice was very sad to hear of the passing of Oliver Hughes, who co-founded the Portherhouse group and owned Lillies Bordello nightclub. Just 55, Hughes had been treated for a heart condition in recent weeks but was given the all-clear by doctors. He became...

Fianna Fail Commemorate Kilcoole Gun Running

Jul 30, 2016 | News

                                                                                                                        Christy Reilly, Piper;  Pat Casey TD;  Pat Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach Wicklow County Council;                                                        ...

Wicklow Voice July 28 2016

Jul 29, 2016 | Newspaper

Arts and Culture Funding Scheme 2016 now open

Jul 29, 2016 | News

Cllr Gráinne Mc Loughlin has encouraged Wicklow arts and cultural groups to apply for funding under the Arts and Culture Capital Scheme 2016, which is now open for applications. Councillor Mc Loughlin stated, “Funding of €9 million has been announced for the Arts and...

Local Enterprise Office welcomes interest rate cut for small businesses

Jul 28, 2016 | News

Kieran Comerford, Chair of the Netqwork of Local Enterprise Offices, Deirdre Parkinson of Microfinance Ireland and Richard Murphy of Enterprise Ireland (photo credit: Joe Keogh Photography).   Local Enterprise Office Wicklow has welcomed the news that...

Meet Co. Wicklow contestant for Miss Macra 2016

Jul 27, 2016 | News

  It’s almost that time of the year again when Macra members from all over Ireland and beyond travel to Clonoulty-Rossmore to take part in the International Miss Macra Festival.The festival is now in its 45th year and is making a triumphant return to...