Wicklow greenway still at design, environmental stage nine years after first proposed
Minister acknowledges 35km route from Arklow to Shillelagh ‘might be unique’ in having general public support
Wicklow County Council
Wicklow County Council: Arklow, Baltinglass, Bray East, Bray West, Greystones, Wicklow local electoral areas LEAs
Greystones cliff erosion exposes waste and raises concerns old town dump is falling into sea
Residents fear waste from former dump may be further exposed due to coastal erosion
Bray cliff walk an example of accelerating pace of coastal erosion
It will not be possible to save all coastal amenities from the ravages of climate change-induced erosion
Flood risk: Why did regulator have to ask minister to block zoning for housing 30 times since 2019?
Cases show tensions between advisers and councillors over building on land that is at risk of flooding
Wicklow councillors vote to prevent media from attending committee meetings
Decision comes amid criticism of councillors over continued failure to reopen Bray to Greystones cliff walk
Local authorities on ‘full alert’ with further flooding expected
South and east of country expected to be worst affected, with risk to run into next week
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
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’
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