Jessica Lamb

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Editor at Wicklow People

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Anger as west Wicklow hotel earmarked for asylum seekers when Ukrainians leave

1 day ago | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

The news was relayed to Wicklow TD John Brady, who has called for a halt to plans for an IPAS centre at the site. He said that he understands the hotel has been offered to provide accommodation to asylum seekers under a lease agreement of up to two years. Reacting, he said: “Any decision to use the Avon hotel in Blessington as IPAS centre when it ceases to be used for Ukrainians is deeply concerning and any decision must be reversed as a matter of urgency.
Lucky Wicklow lottery player shares €1million win moment

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

The player had spent €1 on a ticket for the 2pm draw on April 14, and promptly received an email notifying him of his win, but it took several reads before the news sunk in. Speaking to the National Lottery, he revealed: “I won’t lie, it’s been a while since I’ve played any lottery game.
Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort offers deal to mark Curragh sponsorship on Irish Derby day

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

Well-known for sponsoring races at nearby Punchestown, this will be the first time the resort has backed races at the Curragh’s two biggest meetings. On Saturday, May 24, the second day of Irish Guineas weekend, they will put their name and support to a €50,000 premier handicap. Although their rooms are fully booked for that weekend, they will be offering a courtesy vehicle for guests to and from the racecourse, across the border from their location in Blessington, in Co Kildare.
‘Wild’ and ‘quirky’ Wicklow home splits opinions on RTÉ’s Home of the Year

1 month ago | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

The grand home on Putland Road had been a guesthouse in the 1920s and 30s and was bought by Jason Cooke and his wife Katrina Farrelly Cooke in 2004. It always had period charm, but it lacked modern space. In 2021 they finally secured planning permission to undertake a once-in-a-lifetime renovation and retrofit on the property, while also doubling the footprint of the house with an extension.
‘Wild’ and ‘quirky’ Wicklow home splits opinions on RTÉ’s Home of the Year

1 month ago | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

A renovated and extended Edwardian home in Bray, Co Wicklow split opinions on the latest episode of RTÉ’s Home of the Year on Tuesday night. The grand home on Putland Road had been a guesthouse in the 1920s and 30s and was bought by Jason Cooke and his wife Katrina Farrelly Cooke in 2004. It always had period charm, but it lacked modern space.
Greystones community gardaí put focus on retail crime prevention

2 months ago | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

The nationwide project is aiming to detect and prevent retail crime. It works in several ways, notably by working with retailers to help improve their security, supporting retail workers in reporting crime, and dettering people from becoming involved in retail crime by raising awareness of the consequences.
Wicklow’s best restaurant, chef, pub, wine bar and café revealed at Leinster restaurant awards

2 months ago | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

The Indian establishment in Greystones was among many eateries, bars and pubs in the county to add to their burgeoning awards collections at the ceremony on Wednesday evening in Kildare. Retaining the title of Wicklow's Best Wine Experience was one of the Duggan family's newest additions in Bray, Conlon's Wine Bar, a low-key haunt on Brennan's parade.
Ikea’s new Wicklow click and collect Tesco locations revealed

Feb 11, 2025 | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

The Swedish furnishing company launched it’s click and collect option in May 2023 in Cork, Louth and Kildare. Now it is continuing to expand the service to be available at 21 sites with seven new locations coming on stream soon. To use it, customers go through the standard checkout process online, then opt for their local Tesco as their collection point. When they arrive at a set date and time, they will meet an Ikea delivery driver, who will hand them their order.
Co Wicklow family affected by breast cancer have home lit pink for Christmas

Dec 2, 2024 | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

Ruth-Anne Chambers, who lives in Kilmacanogue, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in January 2022, went through six months of chemotherapy treatment, a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery followed by radiotherapy and a four-month clinical drug trial. In May of this year (2024) she encountered a setback, but is now clear following surgery during the summer.
Uisce Éireann plans Co Wicklow water outages to last full day

Dec 2, 2024 | independent.ie | Jessica Lamb

The essential maintenance works are taking place on a section of water main supplied from Vartry Reservoir. Customers in Ballymacahara, Killiskey, Nun's Cross, Callowhill, Newcastle, Coyne's Cross, Newtown, Kilmurry, Delgany and surrounding areas in County Wicklow may experience interruptions to water supply or reduced water pressure between the hours of 6am and 6pm on Tuesday, December 3.