#glenealy

€71, 132 for Wicklow community centres

The Government have allocated €71, 132 for community centres in Wicklow. This is part of a €3.2 million funding announcement by the Department of Social Protection to support the operation of community centres and facilities for not-for-profit companies nationally. Fine Gael TD for Wicklow and Minister of State Simon Harris has welcomed this funding announcement saying, “I am delighted to see…

Georgian gem in Glenealy on the market

By Peter Murphy

Hollywood House in Glenealy, a Georgian gem, is on the market for an asking price of €3.5m. The house of 7, 760 sq ft. along with 100 acres of land is set in a tranquil and elevated position with stunning views of the Wicklow mountains.

Wicklow is renowned for its rich architectural heritage and this house bears testimony to this fine tradition. The original house dates back to…

The PURE Mile awards to celebrate community efforts in Wicklow

The PURE Mile, an environmental competition which aims to foster a greater appreciation and awareness of the country roadscapes of County Wicklow by rewarding and acknowledging local community efforts, had its awards night on the October 16 at The Brooklodge Hotel, Macreddin, Aughrim.

The PURE Mile Competition was initiated by the PURE (Protecting Uplands and Rural Environments) Project and…

Tesco showcases Wicklow suppliers at 2014 National Ploughing Championships

Fresh food commerical Director of Tesco Ireland Minster for Agriculture Simon Coveney pictured in the Tesco Tent at the National Ploughling Championships .Photo: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Tesco, Ireland’s leading food retailer, returned to the National Ploughing Championships showcasing its fresh and ‘in season’ produce, from over 50 Irish suppliers, including O’Hanlon Herbs from Glenealy.…

Bray Emmets crowned Wicklow champions

Bray Emmets celebrating their hard won championship

Following a tense match in Aughrim, Bray Emmets emerged victorious over defending champions, Glenealy. In the end, it was a single point that allowed Bray Emmets senior hurling team their first championship in 64 years.

Glenealy did not surrender their crown without a fight and has one last chance deep in injury-time to put the final to a…

GAA Legend Peter Keogh to launch All Ireland Kick Fada 2014

Legendary GAA figure Peter Keogh will launch the 15th annual All Ireland Kick Fada competition in Bray Emmet’s on Saturday, September 13 at 10am.

The Wicklow GAA President has been a great supporter of the event – the Association’s only annual All Ireland final in the county – and was unanimously voted by Bray Emmets to become the Kick Fada’s Grand Marshall for the day.

He will be in good company…