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Still on cloud nine after being named the 2026 Wicklow Rose, pharmacist and international baton twirler Carolann McDonald is out to show girls that “they can do everything if they want” and don’t have to choose between their studies and their favourite sport.

The Wicklow People

Meet the Wicklow pharmacist aiming to showcase curious sport of baton twirling at Rose of Tralee ↗

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The Dublin man behind an ambitious new concert series in Wicklow, headlined by Craig David and due to take place at the home of Bray Wanderers, has toured with legendary musician Tom Jones and top comedian Peter Kay.

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He toured with Tom Jones and Peter Kay – now this Dublin man is betting on Wicklow for new project ↗

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A former trainee accountant, who stole €122,835 from clients of an Arklow accountancy firm to fund a cocaine addiction and a lifestyle that included Liverpool FC trips, McDonald’s and OnlyFans, has received a fully suspended prison sentence.

The Wicklow People

Wicklow trainee accountant stole €122,835 for lifestyle of cocaine, Liverpool trips and OnlyFans ↗

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A Wicklow teenager who received a kidney from her father when she was just three years old has thanked him and the medical teams that saved her life 13 years ago.

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Wicklow teen thanks dad for life-saving kidney donation when she was just three years old ↗

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Wicklow County Council has issued an urgent and unanimous appeal to the government to intervene in the case of Arklow teacher Eimear Byrne, who requires life-saving surgery that can only be carried out in the United States.

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Government asked to help Wicklow teacher (30) facing €600,000 bill for life-saving surgery in US ↗

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Just three beaches in County Wicklow have secured Blue Flag status for the 2026 bathing season, continuing a disappointing trend for the county despite some strong results nationally.

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Blue Flag blow for Wicklow as just three beaches make the cut ↗

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A Dublin man accused of driving a stolen vehicle purchased through DoneDeal using a fake bank account is to face trial at the Circuit Criminal Court after a judge in Wicklow refused jurisdiction

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Man accused of driving car bought on DoneDeal using fake bank account to face Circuit Court trial ↗

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A massive crowd gathered in Baltinglass recently to see off a convoy of more than 30 riders on bikes of all shapes and sizes at the annual Lalor Centre Motorbike Run.

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See photos as more than 30 riders turnout for Wicklow motorbike run ↗

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