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Irish Independent
11 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Wicklow gardaí arrest two men ‘hiding in wardrobe'
Bray People Today at 05:44 Two men have been arrested by gardaí in Greystones following reports of suspicious activity in the area on Thursday, June 19. Gardaí immediately responded, discovering two males "hiding in a wardrobe' in a residential property in the Killincarrig area of the town. Gardaí from the Wicklow North Community Engagement area said they arrested the two males (40s) under Operation Thor, having responded to reports of an incident at the residence at approximately 2.30pm. When gardaí arrived to the scene, they searched the residence and discovered both men attempting to evade gardaí. The two men were conveyed to Bray Garda Station and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The men were found in possession of a bag containing property that has since been identified as belonging to the homeowners, and has been returned. Investigations are ongoing.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Tánaiste not responding to Wicklow County Council over N11 junction closure opposition
Bray People Today at 06:33 The chief executive of Wicklow County Council Emer O' Gorman has been asked to review a decision that will see the closure of the Herbert Road Junction in Bray. There has been widespread opposition to the proposals, which form part of the N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme. Residents protesting the move recently assembled at the sod turning on the new Fassaroe Park and Ride Facility to hand deliver a letter to the chief executive asking her to keep a promise that she would raise their concerns with the Tánaiste Simon Harris and Transport Minister Darragh O' Brien. Following a question from Cllr Joe Behan at the June meeting of Wicklow County Council, Ms O'Gorman indicated she had written to both the Tánaiste and Mr O'Brien with no response. 'All I have gotten is an acknowledgment from the Department of Transport, from the minister's office, nothing further by way of correspondence.' Cllr Melanie Corrigan highlighted the 'huge' public concern that exists around the proposed closure and called on council officials to explore other options to facilitate a bus corridor along the route. Responding to Cllr Corrigan, Ms O' Gorman said they are currently preparing tender documents for phase three of the scheme. 'As part of that process, as part of the brief, we want the consultants to further assess and examine alternatives to the Herbert Road that's currently set out as part of the preferred option. So that will be written in to the new tender document that will be going out shortly.' Speaking after the meeting, a spokesperson for Mr Harris stressed that the Tánaiste 'has made his position on keeping Herbert Road open very clear'. They added: 'He met in person with the residents' group last Tuesday at Kilbride Church, where he reaffirmed his commitment to opposing the closure. 'He also agreed to arrange a meeting between Herbert Road residents and Minister O'Brien. 'Chief executive Emer O'Gorman recently confirmed, in the Wicklow Council chamber, that she has been contacted weekly by the Tánaiste's office regarding the issue.' In addition, the Tánaiste has sent more than 3,000 letters to local residents about the Herbert Road. He has also previously written to the Transport Minister about his opposition to this closure. Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Free Wicklow wellness day to introduce people to ‘Greystones way of life'
Bray People A free event in Greystones on Saturday is set to mark Global Wellness Day by launching a new local wellness magazine and offering people the chance to experience the 'Greystones way of life'. Known for it's swimrising at The Cove, handstands with The Happy Pear twins, numerous coffee shops, saunas and organic produce, Greystones has a different feel to other Wicklow coastal towns, and this is what organiser Fatima Alvarado from the Greystones Wellness Hub wants to show people this weekend. There will be talks, runs, all kinds of yoga for all ages, Zumba, boxing, family soccer, trampolining, reiki, a sound bath and meditation, with more than 60 local practitioners, businesses and advocates present. Along with the activities, people will be able to sample products, make use of a kids play area and enjoy and range of coffee and snack stalls. Speaking ahead of the event, which launches the Greystones Wellness Magazine, Fatima said: 'This not-for-profit event marks a significant milestone in our journey to becoming a centre of excellence for holistic wellness, lifestyle, and intentional living. 'With support from over 60 local wellness practitioners, businesses, and advocates, the event is a vibrant celebration of health, community, and connection. From sunrise run clubs to sound baths, face yoga to family fun, this is an open invitation to experience the 'Greystones way of life'.' The event starts at 7.30am at the Harbour Plaza Market Green and will run until 6pm, with Fatima highlighting the global meditation and sound bath with Serenity Space at 12.30pm as the main event of the day. Bringing the day to a close from 4pm will be live music from the Greystones Music Academy, dancing and an open music jam. People are encouraged to bring food to share at this party. Although all events are free of charge, it is asked that people RSVP via Anyone who does will be kept in the loop as the Greystones Wellness Hub rolls out more events. Fatima explained: 'With thanks to our main sponsor, Druids Glen, Greystones Wellness Hub will continue to host a series of wellness and fitness events over the coming weeks.' The new magazine, priced at €1, will be available online at the wellness hub's website, but 1,000 copied of the first edition will be printed also.
Irish Independent
28-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
1860s Wicklow church fears closure as N11 bus lane plans threaten access
Saint Brigid's Church at the bottom of Herbert Road has served families since the 1860s, but churchwarden Gordon Lennox warns that compulsory purchase orders for the N11 bus lane will make access impossible for hearses, wedding cars, and anyone with mobility needs Bray People As the opposition to the closure of an exit at Bray to make way for the Wicklow N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme (N11/M11 BPIS) continues to grow, worshippers at a small, single-storey Church of Ireland, built in the 1860s, fear there is a very real threat to its future. While the peaceful protests so far have centred on the concerns of the thousands of residents who have backed the campaign to 'Stop the Closure of Herbert Road', should the road close, this historical building could be consigned to history forever more and with it, not only the spiritual needs of those who attend its services, but the memory of the dead who are buried there.
Irish Independent
28-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Leading Polish retailer gets green light for off-licence near Bray Dart station
Bray People Today at 23:00 Permission has been granted to accommodate an off-licence in a ground floor unit of Dargan Hall, the residential apartment development, located opposite Bray Dart station. The application was submitted by Tempside Ltd, trading as Polonez, the Polish retailer and food distribution company, and was for a part change of use in a permitted retail unit (of roughly 156 square metres) to retail use with ancillary off-licence sales (the area for the display of alcohol is approximately 3.6 square metres), associated signage for the unit and other minor ancillary alterations. With 45 stores on the island, Polonez is among the leading providers of Polish and East European foods and the firm also has a store on St Kevin's Square, in the town. The off-licence element is split into two areas, with beer cabinets integrated into the central aisle of the store which would be visible from the cashier desks, and a further space behind the cashier desk containing spirits. In arriving at its decision, the local authority was satisfied that there are no other off-licences in the immediate vicinity. The approved use is for convenience store, which is noted to be operated by Polonez, selling eastern European groceries and the provision of an off-licence area within the shop would not be at odds with this use.
