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This Easter, Community Volunteers from the Wicklow Centre were delighted to take part in a joyful and meaningful event – the Lakers x Killruddery Easter Adventure. The day was filled with creativity, laughter, and a vibrant spring spirit that brought everyone together. If you would like to learn more about our Community Volunteers program, […]
Read MoreThe Thomas Pender Memorial Run is a special event in memory of Tom Pender—a beloved member of the Avoca community who sadly passed away in April 2024 after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Organised by his daughter, Rachael Pender, this run is both a tribute to his life and a powerful way to raise awareness for […]
Read More☘️A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful volunteers and organisations throughout Co. Wicklow for transforming the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend into an extraordinary and truly memorable celebration. Your unwavering dedication and vibrant spirit made the events and parades special for everyone!☘️ Joining our team of Community Volunteers is more than just lending a hand; it’s […]
Read MoreThis year, our volunteer team met Santa at various locations across County Wicklow. It was a wonderful experience to unite both the Community Volunteers team and the Wicklow Volunteers team for these festive events. We started the Christmas Lights event in Wicklow Town. The weather was very nice, and our volunteer team had a lot […]
Read MoreThe Wicklow Volunteer Centre provides Manual Handling Training for all Community Volunteers. To participate, you need to be fully trained as a Community Volunteer first. You will then have access to an online Manual Handling training session. To complete this training, you must attend one of the following sessions in person. To attend in-person training […]
Read MoreThis year, our Community Volunteers team joined two events in County Wicklow. We were invited to the Arklow Town Team Halloween Event on October 28, 2024, and the Bray Halloween Event on November 1. Our team had a great time helping at the kids’ Halloween parties. It was our first time working with so many […]
Read MoreThe weather at Greystones South Beach was good, but the water was as cold as always! Still, the brave men who took part in this year’s Dip in the Nip didn’t let that stop them. There was lots of fun, laughter, and a strong sense of community. This charity event was held to support Our […]
Read MoreThe Community Volunteer Program at Wicklow Volunteer Center has completed its first year. More than 150 volunteers participated in community events such as local festivals and environmental events encouraging the community to unite. Some key achievements include thorough training of volunteers, significant positive impact on the community and personal development of participants. Next year, the […]
Read MoreThe 2024 Kilmacanogue Show was an unforgettable family day out. At 10 a.m., various competitions among equestrian schools began. There were also dog competitions at the event. Everyone was very pleased with the dogs that guarded the geese and demonstrated a master class in corralling them into a flock. Many County Wicklow organizations, such as […]
Read MoreThe Fleadh Cheoil is a series of music competitions organized by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann to promote and preserve Traditional Irish Music, Song, Dance, and the Irish language. The Leinster Fleadh, also known as Fleadh Laighean, is held annually. Competitors qualify by participating in their respective county fleadhanna, with twelve such events occurring throughout the province. […]
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