An Arklow mum and her eight-year-old son are walking a mile a day in May to help raise vital funds for their local RNLI Lifeboat station as they prepare for their busiest season of the year.
Charities and voluntary community groups from across Wicklow have kickstarted their fundraising efforts ahead of the festive season by releasing new calendars choc full of amazing photos of the Garden County and its characters.
The Arklow RNLI Fundraising Branch 2024 calendar is now available at selected outlets throughout Arklow town, along with their ever-popular Christmas cards.
Anticipation is building in Arklow ahead of one of the biggest events of the summer calendar, with the Arklow Lifeboat Station set to host its annual open day on Sunday, August 6.