Wicklow

A funding boost of €408,000 will be provided to resurface, re-route and improve 43 rural outdoor trails across 14 counties under the Government's Walks Scheme.

50 new projects will each receive funding of up to €50,000 each to bring them to a shovel-ready stage.

The motto of the Cycling Without Age Ireland initiative, launched in 2017, is ‘The Right to Wind in Your Hair’.

Adults and children wearing bright traditional costume were on hand welcoming guests with Ukrainian korovai bread in Bray last week at the official opening of North Wicklow Ukrainian Community Centre.

When it comes to wellness and mental health, the proven benefits of getting outside and talking to people are well documented. Luckily, with Street Feasts, community pools and a growing network of Greenways, there are plenty of opportunities to partake in some open-air therapy.

At the tail end of last week (10-11 October), representatives from across Ireland convened in Carlow for the National Public Participation Network Conference. In celebration, we’re highlighting a story from our latest issue, which shows the great work being done by the Wicklow Public Participation Network.