Wicklow

Wicklow mum writes book representing non-verbal daughter as turtle finding her way

“I just sat down and started writing and the story just flowed.” Wicklow mum Candice Samons has written a children’s book series inspired by her daughter’s journey. Candice spoke to the Irish Independent about her self-published book series, which came about after her daughter Taylor was diagnosed with autism aged 18 months. Taylor, now aged […]

1 year ago

Parent group “appalled” by exclusion of “same sex friendships” and contraception from education at Wicklow school

Parents have previously written to the school to oppose the Relationships and Sexuality Education programme. Education Equality has said it is “appalled” at the planned relationships and sexuality education programme from a school in Wicklow. Lacken National School, a Catholic co-educational primary school in Blessington, confirmed to JOE that a letter had been sent around […]

4 years ago

Close to €26k raised for funeral of mum-of-five stabbed to death on Christmas Eve

A 42-year-old man is due to appear in court again today over her death. A fundraiser to pay for the funeral of a 42-year-old woman murdered on Christmas Eve has raised almost €26,000. Zeinat Dashabsheh was stabbed to death at her home in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, on Friday, leaving behind her five children: 22-year-old Layth, […]

5 years ago

Enchanted sequel: New pictures from the Enniskerry set as filming gets underway

We want to live in this world. Filming on the sequel to Enchanted is officially underway in Enniskerry and it’s fair to say, people are excited. It’s not every day a big-budget Disney epic lands on our doorstep so it’s no wonder that hundreds of people turned out over the weekend to see the Wicklow […]

5 years ago

Wicklow to host a magical Christmas market… featuring festive alpacas

Now it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yuletide carols being sung by a choir And alpacas dressed up like Eskimos.” Ok, we’re not sure if the alpacas at the Wicklow Christmas Market will be dressed up, but man alive are revellers going […]

7 years ago

[CLOSED] Win a family pass to visit Santa plus a €150 Arboretum gift card

Brought to you by Arboretum It’s the season of giving folks! So, only right really that we treat our most precious little ones to the most magical of experiences. They deserve it all. Much to our delight, Arboretum (a home and garden heaven) is on the ball, helping us give away a terrific prize. With […]

7 years ago