The Journal visited Newtownmountkennedy in recent days to speak to locals and organisers, while also examining the social media posts used to gather support for the demonstration.
Fianna Fáil Councillor John Mullen has highlighted mental health as one of the biggest issues facing County Wicklow as he bids for re-election to Wicklow County Council in June.
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth have confirmed that a building in Arklow is no longer being considered for Ukrainian refugees or asylum seekers.
The Woodenbridge Hotel played host to one of the highlights of the Wicklow social calendar when the Arklow Town Team held their Nollaig na mBan/Little Christmas celebrations.