Review: new Ford Mondeo

Jul 6, 2015 | Opinion

By Des Fitzpatrick The new Ford Mondeo is seriously difficult to fault. It looks brilliant, has oodles of space, is hi-tech equipped, drives exceptionally well and has a range of engines, trims and toys that will satisfy most. Initial impression on first sighting was...

We need a solution to housing crisis

Jun 18, 2015 | Opinion

By Stephen Donnelly There’s been so much talk about a housing crisis in Wicklow, that for many, it’s probably fading into the background noise. But imagine this – you’re living in your home and have been paying your mortgage for years. You have...

A Yes vote will renew the republic we once aspired to

May 20, 2015 | Opinion

By James Doyle This Friday we in Wicklow, and across the country, have the opportunity to recognise human diversity in our laws. A Republic is meant to do that – society’s needs and aspirations reflected in the laws of the land. For many of the...

Marriage equality is good for society

May 19, 2015 | Opinion

By Andrew Doyle TD Marriage equality is good for society and reinforces family values because it is about commitment. It benefits all of us.  The Referendum on May 22 is about promoting, protecting and cherishing the institution of marriage and ensuring that all of us...

My experience in Ireland

Apr 26, 2015 | Opinion

I’m Guillermo Guerrero and I’m from Barcelona. This is the story about my time in Ireland since last September. For this school year my parents and I decided to go to Ireland and live there while I did my transition year in an Irish school. This idea began one night...

Why I am running as an Independent

Feb 8, 2015 | Opinion

I will contest the next General Election as an Independent candidate as I believe that more than ever people are keen to support candidates who will follow through on their stated policies and who will not be bound by a party whip. Many constituents have told me that...

The CAO is not the be all and end all

Feb 7, 2015 | Opinion

While in many cases students, schools and parents often see the CAO as the ‘be all and end all’ for those seeking third level education, nothing could be further from the truth. Over recent years many new avenues have opened up to students to enable them pursue their...

How to reform the Seanad from your laptop

Jan 30, 2015 | Opinion

by James Doyle With the Deadline for Public Submissions to the Working Group on Seanad Reform approaching fast, North Wicklow Fianna Fáil activist James Doyle urges Wicklow residents to voice their ideas on reforming Seanad Eireann. Recently in a press release...

A busy but rewarding year

Jan 11, 2015 | Opinion

December 18, 2014 By Christopher Fox This year began with politics at the back of my mind as I was in the middle of a large development on the family farm with the construction of a new milking parlour followed by the busy calving season. Before I knew it the election...