What’s happening around the estate.

Questions remain over two wastewater projects in County Wicklow, after Uisce Éireann was pressed for updates during a recent meeting of the Public Accounts Committee.

Essential improvement works to the local water network in Rathnew are to commence, with Uisce Éireann aiming to replace ageing water mains in the area.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled certain SuperValu and Centra salmon, mackerel and prawn cocktail products after Listeria monocytogenes was found. Check the batch details if you’ve bought any of these items.

A project aimed at transforming access to Wicklow Train Station has moved a step closer, with two key pieces of work now completed.

Wicklow Municipal District is reminding beach users, especially dog owners, to avoid disturbing seals along the coast. September to December is a key breeding period for grey seals, when they need safe places to haul out on land.

Wicklow County Council is inviting expressions of interest for the 2026 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The fund supports small to medium capital projects, with a closing date of 2 November 2026.

Wicklow County Council says conservation works at Black Castle Monument are due to start on 13 October 2026 and may take 2–3 weeks. The project includes stabilising three low masonry walls, lime repairs, wall-head protection, soft capping trials, and archaeological and ecological oversight.

The hosepipe ban affecting 13 counties has been lifted with immediate effect, two weeks earlier than planned.

The long-running discussion over future burial capacity at St Gabriel’s Cemetery has moved a step forward, with officials confirming that a multidisciplinary design team will begin work within weeks.

Energia is the latest provider to raise gas and electricity prices, with the increases due to take effect from 12 October.

DART passengers are being warned of major disruption on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, with no services between Dún Laoghaire and Greystones because of planned engineering works.

A dispute over the source of recent pollution in Arklow Harbour has escalated, after Cllr Warren O’Toole, who is a plumber, forcefully challenged Wicklow County Council’s conclusion that the material found in the water was fats and oils rather than faecal matter.

Typical dual-fuel household bill will rise by €317 over a full year

Beekeepers have welcomed new EU labelling rules that require honey packs to show the exact country of origin. The change is being praised for giving consumers clearer information about what they are buying.

Traffic and airspace restrictions are in place around Druids Glen in Wicklow while EU defence and foreign ministers meet, including limits on drones.

Vodafone broadband and internet outages have been reported across Ireland, with 31,498 problem reports so far. Customers may be experiencing service disruption.

A tender has been issued for DART charging infrastructure at Wicklow Station. The work is aimed at improving rail traffic and boosting connectivity between Dublin city centre and Wicklow town.

Uisce Éireann says the hosepipe ban has been extended in 13 counties, while it will lift on 26 August in another 13 counties. The notice applies to the nationwide restriction introduced last month.

Wholesale electricity prices rose sharply in July, up 14.8% on June and 56.2% higher than the same month last year, according to new Central Statistics Office figures.

A hosepipe ban due to end next week may be extended in Dublin and other counties because drought conditions are still challenging. Officials say only some areas are recovering, so restrictions may remain in place in parts of the country.

Coun­cil has asked Tesco to sub­mit more inform­a­tion

Newly released correspondence shows the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk project is facing a series of practical hurdles that are likely to push key inspection work into the autumn.

The former Glen of the Downs Golf Club clubhouse is finally set for redevelopment after Wicklow County Council granted permission for its conversion into a nature-based wellness retreat and short‑stay tourism accommodation facility.

Bulglaries across the county hit a five-year high in 2025 as offences rose by 17pc

Road closures, diversions and traffic management measures are set to affect routes across Wicklow this week, including works on the M11/N11, closures in Greystones and Roundwood, and restrictions in the Arklow and Baltinglass Municipal Districts.

Electricity bills are set to rise again from October after the regulator approved higher network charges. Households will pay around €41 more a year.

Ireland gets plenty of rain, but the issue is storing and managing enough of it to cope with drier summers and climate change. The piece looks at why winter rainfall is not being captured and used to help prevent water shortages later in the year.

Wicklow households are among 1.7 million customers expected to be affected by Uisce Éireann’s bank holiday repair plan. People in the area are being encouraged to sign up for text alerts for real-time updates during the works.

Wicklow RNLI's volunteers brought three people to safety in the early hours of this morning (Monday 27 July), after their vessel's engine developed mechanical problems 11 miles southeast of Wicklow Harbour late last night.

Road closures for the Bray Air Display are among the traffic restrictions set to affect routes in the Bray, Arklow, Baltinglass, Greystones and Wicklow Municipal Districts this week.

Uisce Éireann is extending the hosepipe ban nationwide from Friday, so every county will be under water restrictions just after midnight.

Road closures, diversions and stop-go traffic management measures are set to affect routes in the Wicklow, Baltinglass and Greystones Municipal Districts this week.

A local TD says the barriers on the Bray-Greystones cliff walk have caused more injuries than the landslides, with people reportedly hurt while trying to climb them. He said one man was seriously injured and impaled.

Consumers are facing another tough spell as repeated price shocks continue, with energy, food and fuel costs all rising. The article looks at how these price increases are affecting households.

Wicklow County Council says the gorse fire was contained overnight, with monitoring continuing through the night. Operations were scaled back after dark, and an update was issued on Saturday 18 July.

Wicklow County Council is now accepting applications for a new community environmental fund, backed by IPB Insurance and matched by the council. It will support Tidy Towns, Residents Associations and other voluntary groups involved in climate action and biodiversity work.

A wildfire in the Wicklow Mountains has been brought under control, following a major firefighting operation involving fire crews from Dublin and Wicklow, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel and aerial support.

If a hosepipe ban is in place, you generally can’t use a hose to water gardens, wash cars or fill pools, and Uisce Éireann says flow meters can help spot unusually high water use. The article looks at what is banned and how often people are fined or convicted for breaking the rules.

Abbey Park in Wicklow Town has been redeveloped into a public park and will open for the Taste of Wicklow Festival from 10–12 July. After 13 July 2026, only the café and maze will remain open to the public.