Richard Nairn: How green are greenways?
The proposed Wicklow to Greystones Greenway route runs right along the edge of the ecologically sensitive coastal area known as the Murrough Wetlands
Wicklow County Council
Wicklow County Council: Arklow, Baltinglass, Bray East, Bray West, Greystones, Wicklow local electoral areas LEAs
Storm Chandra: Flooding possible in ‘many areas’ as further rain forecast
Businesses hit by Storm Chandra floods may get State funding of up to €100,000
Planning permission for rowing centre is refused over concerns for geese
Objector argued high-performance facility would harm roosting habitat of protected birds
Keeping the Dublin Mountains rubbish-free: a battle with no end in sight
Hiking groups and other organisations are doing all they can to keep the uplands free of dumped waste, but it’s a battle with no end in sight
Dairygold firm gets go ahead for 436 new homes in south Dublin
Large 666-home development in Arklow struck down by An Coimisiún Pleanála on appeal by developer Lioncor
‘A national treasure’: Traffic steady on Bray to Greystones cliff walk four years after closure
Wicklow County Council offically shut route in February 2021 due to safety concerns posed by coastal erosion and rockfall
Responsibility for Bray-Greystones cliff walk may be taken off council, meeting hears
Traders and locals concerned at continued closure of renowned walking trail between towns
Delgany Golf Club says keeping residential zoning is essential for its viability
Retaining designation of land would ‘rescue us in event of economic disaster’, councillors hear
County Council pours cold water on promising Bray-Greystones coastal path report
Popular 7km coastal route was closed in 2021 following rockfalls and erosion
Bagatelle to be honoured in Bray, where band formed in 1978
‘Summer in Dublin’ group had several number one hits and supported Bob Marley
Closed since a 2018 murder, what is next for Katie Taylor’s former boxing club in Bray?
Olympic coach Pete Taylor claims Wicklow County Council removed all his belongings and equipment from Bray Boxing Club
Magheramore Beach: The €613,000 Wicklow council paid to secure access was ‘likely less than cost of court challenge’
Local authority argued purchase would be less a less expensive means of guaranteeing a right of way than going to court
Plan for effective removal of rainbow pedestrian crossing in Arklow leads to clash between authorities
Wicklow County Council claims it was ‘not in a position to refresh the paint’ due to current law
Lioncor lodges plans for residential scheme in Arklow
Plan involves 666 units that is part of total development of 1500 homes
Closure of Bray-Greystones cliff walk has ‘cost the economy €73m’
The 7km trail was one of most popular walks on east coast, but has been closed since early 2021
Wicklow County Council acquires Magheramore lands with access to famous beach
Waterfront site was subject of a failed plan to build a marine resort
How Arklow turned a major sewage problem into an opportunity to build something spectacular
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant, designed by Clancy Moore, is the first in the world with an architect as an integrated part of the design team
Ireland’s ability to deal with large forest fires put to the test in Wicklow mountains exercise
Multi-agency operation will assess Ireland’s preparedness and response capacity
Ireland’s ability to deal with large forest fires put to the test in Wicklow mountains exercise
Multi-agency operation will assess Ireland’s preparedness and response capacity
Facebook whistleblower finds mischievous party animal Enda Kenny ‘almost charming’
Plus: James Dyson could be in for a land in Waterford; the Irish master of plaster; and the NCH’s bonus buyout
How Senator Aubrey McCarthy befriended notorious murderer the Black Widow
Plus: Still waiting for Shane Ross to dish the dirt on RTÉ; ex-Ireland player’s country house plans hit a brick wall and team Trump take aim at an Irish ‘DEI musical’
Planners block Paddy McKillen jnr’s €40m seaside resort in Co Wicklow
Beauty spot proposal threatened conservation area, says inspector
Glen of the Downs protests: ‘Young people are too busy or too distracted to protest now’
The eco-protesters lost their final Supreme Court appeal 25 years ago at end of January 2000. Where are they now?
Aviation tycoon in major merger on Shrewsbury Road after buying €6.75m house next door
Plus: Derry Girls actress Siobhán McSweeney discontinues Liss Ard case, Denis O’Brien’s house fetches €3.26m and Imma patrons get to go away with the director
Cairn Homes asks High Court to quash development refusal of 329 dwellings in Co Wicklow
The developer’s proposal had been given the green light by Wicklow County Council, but this was overturned on appeal
Coffee seller who lost ‘500 customers a week’ welcomes Bray-Greystones cliff walk taskforce
Coffee shop manager in Greystones says closure of coastal path had cost her outlet ‘500 customers a week’
Warnings as criminals target east coast parking meters with bogus QR codes
Gardaí informed of scams designed to steal sensitive financial data from motorists
National Parks and Wildlife Service ‘will consider’ buying land beside Glen of the Downs
Noonan warns purchase price would represent ‘some of the most expensive land in the country’
U2 drummer Larry Mullen jnr can’t live with work done on his Howth property
Plus: You can’t keep Phil Hogan down, trouble at Jack’s Hole in Brittas, and Ireland’s starring role in reality TV
Michael D: The Movie – Higgins in the frame for the Mary Robinson big-screen treatment
Plus: Intercom man’s vote of confidence in Trump; Shane ‘Mullet’ Byrne’s victory in dispute with tenants; and Adam Clayton’s application for gardener gaff
Mammy and Daddy Collison are moving up in the world, to Ailesbury Road to be exact
Plus: the seller of Tathony House in Dublin 8 got his sums right, Caitríona Balfe’s healthy finances, and the rising price of a Brittas Bay mobile home
Bray-Greystones cliff walk: New barriers installed blocking access to route
Council directs walkers to ‘alternative route’ which uses the main road over Bray Head
Go big or no home: Conor McGregor’s plans for Kildare house are repelled by county council
Pete Taylor’s latest legal battle; Irish tech titan spashes out; and Ceann Comhairle says no to Armenian genocide tree
UK buyer of famous Leeson Street grinds school begins to reap rewards of €135m acquisition
Microsoft Office guy’s superyacht; Dyson signs on the line in Co Waterford; Fair City eyes move to commuter belt
Local Elections: Wicklow County Council results
Retirements of several veteran councillors does not stop Fine Gael from holding on to nine seats in home county of Taoiseach
Wicklow County Council refers itself to data watchdog after dashcams recorded firefighters for years
Explanation of dashcams that captured conversations for more than three years ‘raises pretty serious questions’, according to TD
Recording of conversations in cabs sees Wicklow firefighters consider data protection complaint
Firefighters ‘shocked’ to learn dashcams had audio-recording capability
Arboretum cuts ribbon on €4.5m Wicklow garden centre revamp
Redeveloped Kilquade site will bring 25 jobs to the area, according to owners Doyle family
Bray-Greystones cliff walk: ‘It’s a big attraction. We have got to get it reopened’
Locals and visitors are frustrated the scenic walkway in Co Wicklow has been officially closed for more than two years
Will Simon Harris fare any better on housing than Leo Varadkar? Let’s just hope his views have evolved since 2013
An English case with Enoch Burke overtones; loud objections to Morning Ireland; Stuart Carolan goes cockney; and Daft brother buys big in D6
What makes the Happy Pear unhappy? Building a 5G mast beside their organic farm
Plus: Jack Crowley’s financial conversion, architect Tom de Paor’s Wicklow woes, Siún Ní Raghallaigh’s Galway house sale, and Dublin jarveys say neigh to Harry Crosbie
Concern lithium exploration in Co Wicklow may threaten ‘one of Ireland most beautiful places’
Green Party accused of hypocrisy in allowing lithium prospecting when oil and gas exploration licences are banned
Hozier’s best-laid expansion plans in danger of going awry at Wicklow dwelling
Sara Baume’s publisher chances its arm; prospects for Healy-Raes: The Next Generation; A mystery for a crime writer
Developer gets green light to build 352 housing units in Rathnew
The scheme is made up of 220 houses and 132 apartments
Widow sues local authority over alleged personal injuries arising from husband’s death at work
Vincent O’Brien died on December 31st 2019 while conducting maintenance work at a water treatment facility
Planned trail up the Great Sugar Loaf aims to stop erosion along busy hillwalking route
Environmental damage leads to new plans to upgrade walking path up popular Wicklow mountain that offers stunning views of Dublin and the Irish Sea
Developer claims appeal over plans for 98 Wicklow homes is to extract €6m sum
Withdrawal of appeal with planning board sought
Magheramore beach plan refusal is ‘unwarranted’, developer’s advisers say
Paddy McKillen jnr’s plan for €40m resort on site received objections from more than 90 parties
Sunny bank holiday weekends ‘leave Brittas Bay locals in fear of going out’, says local TD
Co Wicklow residents want coastal shuttle bus service to beaches as cars block ambulances access
Lifeguard shortages: Recruitment problems to limit patrols at Irish beaches
Shortage of skilled and qualified swimmers will hit safety patrolling of quieter beaches at busy times
Greystones planning decision has national implications, say home builders
Refusal based on population targets could ban new housing permissions until 2028
Paddy McKillen jnr in bid to develop boutique resort and surf school at Wicklow beach
Developer acquired 21 acres of land overlooking famed Magheramore Beach for €700,000 in 2021
Cairn Homes secures €131m from sale of Greystones apartments
Tuath Housing and Land Development Agency acquire 316 new homes for provision of affordable, cost-rental housing
Arklow residents without water supply for six days
Wicklow County Council refused to accede to residents’ pleas for water tankers
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