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Irish Times
14 hours ago
- Irish Times
Men arrested in Greystones after home burglary interrupted by gardaí
Two men were arrested in Greystones after gardaí were called to the scene of a burglary at a home in the Wicklow town on Thursday afternoon. Gardaí from the Wicklow North Community Engagement area arrested the men in their 40s under Operation Thor, which was initially set up to tackle rural burglaries across the country. The arrests were made at around 2:30pm after gardaí responded to a report of an incident at a home. When they arrived at the property they conducted a search and discovered the men attempting to flee the scene. READ MORE They were found to be in possession of a bag with items that were identified as belonging to the homeowners. The items were subsequently returned to the owners. The two men were brought to Bray Garda station where they were being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations are ongoing.
BreakingNews.ie
17 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Two men (40s) arrested after burglary incident in Co Wicklow
Two men have been arrested after a burglary incident in Greystones, Co Wicklow, on Thursday. The incident happened at 2:30 pm, when gardaí responded to a report of an incident occurring at a residence. Advertisement 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. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Greystones flasher (31) refused bail after gardaí claim he is serious flight risk
A man who admitted flashing at passers-by, including schoolchildren, in a number of incidents in the Greystones area of Co Wicklow last year has had an application for bail refused due to objections by gardaí. Conor Wood (31), who comes originally from Clonroe, Gorey, Co Wexford, pleaded guilty to two charges of exposing his genitals intending to cause fear, distress or alarm to another person, contrary to Section 45 (1) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 at a sitting of Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court. Advertisement The first incident occurred on a laneway at Greystones Golf Club, Whitshed Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow, on February 23rd, 2024. The second offence took place at Cherry Orchard Lane, Killincarrig, Delgany, Co Wicklow on March 8th, 2024. The court heard that Wood had also pleaded guilty at an earlier sitting of the court this year to a separate charge of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child contrary to Section 5 (1) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 at Kilcoole Road, Greystones on January 11th, 2024. Detective Garda Brian Shiels told the court that he was objecting to a bail application made by the defendant's lawyers on the grounds that he believed that Wood was a serious flight risk. Advertisement Det Garda Shiels gave evidence that gardaí already had to take out two bench warrants for the accused in September 2024 over his failure to appear in court including one sitting related to the current case. The witness told the court that Wood had left the jurisdiction and was traced to Liverpool, England. When contacted by gardaí, Det Garda Shiels said he told them he would not be returning to Ireland. However, the court heard he had returned to Ireland unknown to gardaí until they were called to an incident in Gorey, Co Wexford, in April 2025 when Wood was arrested over some mental health concerns. Advertisement The outstanding bench warrant was executed after gardaí established his identity. The court heard Wood had a number of previous convictions for robbery and public order offences. In reply to questions from prosecution counsel James Kelly BL, Det Garda Shiels said he would have very serious concerns about the possibility of the defendant re-offending if he was granted bail. He pointed out that two of the victims were just 11 and 16 years old who were walking to school in the morning and involved incidents which took place in secluded areas. Advertisement The court heard that Wood was living at two addresses in Greystones including at one property with his brother at the time of the offences. The accused sat with his head bowed and held in his hands during most of the hearing. Cross-examined by defence counsel Gregory Murphy BL, Det Garda Shiels said he would not be satisfied with the offer by Wood to surrender his passport and to sign on daily at a Garda station as he believed the accused would 'just disappear.' The witness said there were no bail conditions which would satisfy him. Advertisement Rejecting the defence's bail application, Judge Terence O'Sullivan said the offences were not just an isolated incident. The judge said he was satisfied there was a serious risk that Wood would not show up in court. Ireland Drug use, defecation and sexual assault: 4,300 mes... Read More He observed that there was 'something quite calculated' about the defendant's previous absences from attending court. Judge O'Sullivan pointed out that Wood was traced to England but had made no arrangement with gardaí about his return to Ireland 'but just came to Garda attention in Gorey.' He remanded the accused in custody for a sentencing hearing in early October. The judge also acceded to a request by defence lawyers that a psychiatric report on the accused be ordered for the next sitting.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Joe Dowd and Sheila O'Byrne the Wicklow stars in road race championship
More than 250 runners lined out for the Athletics Wicklow Road Race Championships last Wednesday evening, with strong performances headlined – from a Wicklow perspective – by Joe Dowd and Sheila Byrne. Greystones and District AC's Dowd was the first Garden County man to cross the finish line, while O'Byrne, of Parnell AC, claimed top honours in the women's race, and both athletes finished at the front of highly competitive fields.
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Welsh choir perform at Wicklow secondary school
The Holyhead students performed beautifully and were a superb addition to the evening's programme. This twinning event allowed students from both schools to share stories and experiences as they celebrate 13 years of twinning with Greystones Municipal District. Cathaoirleach Tom Fortune signed the original twinning documents back in 2012. A Greystones cohort will travel to Holyhead for the annual festival there in July and a sporting twinning event is also being planned. And, of course, the Holyhead Santa will be making his return in November for the Christmas lights, together with the Holyhead Male Voice Choir. Commenting on the enduring relationship, Councillor Stephen Stokes said: 'Greystones Municipal District celebrates our Holyhead Twinning Partnership, with its continued success. Over 13 years of learning from each other, a new generation has now become involved, with many more activities to come in the future.'
