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Community Clean-Up in The Vevay area of Bray Co Wicklow. Wicklow Volunteer Centre, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Officers from Wicklow County Council and volunteers from the IPAS centre in Newtownmountkennedy, successfully collected and removed 9 tonnes of litter in just 2 hours during a clean-up event at O’Byrne Lane off O’Byrne Road in […]
Read More14th September 2024 was a beautiful lake-side run around the Vartry Reservoir in Roundwood. We sincerely thank the Lakers team for inviting us. Our volunteers were happy to assist with parking and serve tea, coffee, and snacks in the hall. This is our second community event in Roundwood with the Lakers, and we look forward […]
Read MoreIn June Wicklow Volunteer Center implemented the first stage of a comprehensive gardening project and we are delighted to update you on the progress as the gardening team, residents of the Carmelite Monastery Delgany, continues to create and develop the vegetable beds. We received assistance from Chadwicks Bray who provided pallets free of charge that […]
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. […]
Read MoreOn a bright and sunny July 6, 2024, the streets of Wicklow came alive with a vibrant burst of colour, music, and joy as the town hosted its much-anticipated Pride Parade. The annual event, which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, drew in people from all walks of life, united by a common purpose: to celebrate love, […]
Read MoreAn amazing day out on the great walk, climbing the 3 peaks of Sugar Loaf (both big and small) and Bray Head. All for a great cause – supporting Purple House Cancer Support organisation. Our Community Volunteers helped direct the participants of the event to the bus that took them to the Mountain Car Park. […]
Read MoreThe Carmelite Monastery in Delgany hosts up to 70 Ukrainian residents at any one time. CWVC has been linking closely with the centre since it opened its doors to residents in 2023. Between the residents and ourselves, a beneficial project was identified. The Carmelite Monastery has a walled garden suitable for planting herbs, fruit, […]
Read MoreSome of the amazing CWVC Community Volunteers supporting the Wicklow Hospice Sunflower Days in: Bray, Kilmacanoge, Rathnew, Wicklow Town If you would like to learn more about our program, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the information provided below: Web: www.volunteerwicklow.ie Phone 085 755 7931 e-mail olena@volunteerwicklow.ie
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