Local Fine Gael election candidate, Graham Richmond, has asked Minister Heather Humphreys to back a proposal under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for funding for a new BMX track on the Murrough.
Fine Gael Representative for Wicklow Graham Richmond has written to the Minister for Transport and the Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) over what he described as “alarming” delays for people seeking to sit a driving test.
Arklow councillor Pat Fitzgerald has revealed that Minster for Education Norma Foley has promised to visit Arklow and Rathdrum to discuss the long-standing school bus issues that have plagued local families again this year.
Distraught Wicklow parents have been venting their frustration after news broke that the prolonged absence of a bus service from Arklow to the East Glendalough School in Wicklow town would continue for another week.
The renowned Cobra Gymnastics club in Arklow has launched a fundraising drive for new equipment to continue their voluntary work nurturing young gymnasts from Wicklow and beyond.