Greystones Guide l Local Business & Community

Gig for Leah

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:43:32 +0000

When: Sun 19th May
Where: Stillorgan Orchard
Time: 4 - 10pm

Harbour Car Park Closed

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:42:12 +0000

The Harbour Car Park will be closed on Sunday 2nd June, 2013 To facilitate the Festival Events and Fireworks There will be access to launch and retrieve boats and parking for harbour users with trailers during the day only. The South pier will be closed from 3pm to all activities including angling If you have [...]

Beethoven Comes To Greystones

John McGowan — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:51:27 +0000

When: Sat 15th June
Where: Shoreline Leisure Centre, Greystones

Have Your Cake and Eat It!

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:25:35 +0000

When: Sun 26th May
Where: St Kilians Family Centre
Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm

Parents and teachers must have central role in NCSE working group Harris

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:22:31 +0000

Press Release from Simon Harris TD Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has today (Friday) said it is essential that parents and teachers play a central role in the working group set to be established to consider the report from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), which has been published by the Minister for [...]

Ferris welcomes ESRI Forecast for Increased Economic Growth

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:18:58 +0000

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, has welcomed the report published today by the ESRI, which predicts Ireland's economy will grow by more than had been expected in 2013 and 2014. Deputy Ferris said: “The report states that the Irish economy has stabilised in broad terms, and predicts that [...]

Ferris welcomes Bus Eireann Resolution

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:55 +0000

Press Release from Anne Ferris TD Labour TD for Wicklow, Anne Ferris, has welcomed the announcement that there has been a resolution to the Bus Eireann industrial relations dispute. Deputy Ferris said: ““It is very welcome that management and the union management have come to an agreement that ends the current industrial action. If the [...]

Razzle Dazzle Academy Teen Workshops

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:08:36 +0000

When: July & August
Where: Greystones
Time: 5.00pm - 9.00pm

Razzle Dazzle Academy Summer Camps

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:49 +0000

When: July & August
Where: Greystones
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm

Janusz Florczyk & Dara MacMahon in Concert

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:51:27 +0000

When: Fri 31st May
Where: Charlesland Golf Club & Hotel
Time: 8.00pm

Access to Sally Gap during snow to be addressed

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:42:07 +0000

Press Release from Andrew Doyle TD Wicklow Fine Gael TD, Andrew Doyle, has said access to the Sally Gap during the winter month must be addressed, particularly during snowy periods. During spells of bad snow and ice weather conditions, hundreds of people every winter end up in need of assistance from voluntary rescue services. Deputy [...]

Fibre broadband in Bray to be switched-on this Monday

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:52 +0000

Press Release from Andrew Doyle TD First phase of the Network for a Nation Programme includes Bray Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Andrew Doyle, has said that fibre broadband, which will up internet speeds from 70mb per second to 100mb per second, is to be switched-on for the Bray area this Monday, 20th May. Furthermore [...]

Great news for Arklow Community College as they receive their Yellow Flag Harris

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:48:02 +0000

Press Release from Simon Harris TD Yellow flag awarded to school in recognition of intercultural work and respect for diversity. 3 Wicklow schools now involved in Yellow Flag programme Wicklow Fine Gael TD, Simon Harris has today (Wednesday) congratulated Arklow Community College at the ceremony in the school to raise their Yellow Flag. The Yellow [...]

Mitchell wants Senate abolished

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:45 +0000

Press Release from Cllr Derek Mitchell I disagree with recent moves by Senators to keep the Senate. I strongly support Fine Gael policy which is to hold a referendum to abolish it this year. As a small country we don’t need a second chamber. We need to cut out many sections of bureaucracy to make [...]

Basketball Club now in Shoreline Leisure Centre

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:21:50 +0000

Mondays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ages 12 to 16 years; €1.00. Details from Dustin Wine, 086 2359360.

Proposed Material Alterations – Draft Greystones – Delgany and Kilcoole Local Area Plan

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:26 +0000

VARIATION NO. 3 OF WICKLOW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Documentation will be on display from 7 May, 2013 to 4 June, 2013. Greystones Town Council and Greystones Library. Written submissions may be made to Planning Section, Wicklow County Council. Deadline is 4 June, 2013. These documents are important as they show future development of [...]

Flora Women’s Mini Marathon for Greystones Cancer Support

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:10:42 +0000

Why not jog, run or walk for Greystones Cancer Support? Your local community cancer support group. Help us to help others. Registrations now being taken. Sign up now before registrations close !! Sponsorship cards available, 2871601 or info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com. Training, T shirts, caps, transport to/from marathon, light refreshments all supplied. All in aid of a good [...]

Become a Friend of Irish Heritage with the OPW

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:38:05 +0000

Press Release from Andrew Doyle TD Local communities urged to become involved in the promotion of local heritage sites Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Andrew Doyle, has welcomed today’s announcement from Minister of State Brian Hayes, which invites local communities to become involved in the promotion and management of local heritage sites. Speaking on the [...]

Government to consider subsidising Arklow Dublin Bus Route

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:35:26 +0000

Press Release from Stephen Donnelly TD Minister tells Donnelly he will consider subsidising Arklow Dublin Bus Route May 15, 2013 – The Government has confirmed to Stephen Donnelly, Independent TD for Wicklow and East Carlow that it will consider subsidising the Number 2 Wexford to Dublin Bus, due to its importance for the people of [...]

New inspections and standards for residential services for people with disabilities now in place

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:32:50 +0000

Press Release from Simon Harris TD Wicklow Fine Gael TD and long-time disability rights activist, Simon Harris, has today welcomed the announcement of new standards for residential services for children and adults with disabilities. The new standards have been approved by HIQA and will ensure quality care for people with disabilities. They were a key [...]