Just moved to wicklow. Are there any gyms in the area?

hi all, just moved to rathdrum, is there any 5 / 7 aside football near it?

Why do some people think it’s okay to take up two spaces? This happens regularly in Dunnes car park, NMK. If they’re not competent to park properly they shouldn’t be allowed to drive!

Seems to be a very popular spot to watch them, safely, out by the lighthouse. Just wondering if anyone knows if they are usually there too around the end of October start of November. I know the general breading period but just wondering what's the latest people would usually spot them down there.

This is a bit random but : if there is anyone out there in north east Wicklow with a deer issue . Perhaps on your farm or orchard or golf course etc, I can help manage that in and ethical and humane safe discrete manner . Between November 1st - end of March

I’m looking to help the unbalanced biodiversity impact of the deer population from stripping our woodland and farms . And put healthy food on my family’s table .

If you’re interested please send me a dm.

I don’t really want to start an ethical debate . You are of course welcome to have your opinion, as long as you’re open to mine . Thanks :)

Please someone put me on to a person in the Wicklow Town - Rathnew - Glenealy area who does shirt ironing at a reasonable rate. 3.50 a shirt in wicklow town... I hate Ironing but couldn't bring myself to pay 3.50 a shirt =]

I'm bringing a group of about 36 friends on a college mini-reunion to Ireland the second week of June 2027. We're planning an 8-day 7-night stay and booked a coach bus for transportation. The concept is to arrive at Shannon Airport and then travel to Kilkenny from where we will take day trips involving Tipperary, Wexford, Waterford, Wicklow and Clare. We'll be spending most of our evening in Kilkenny. Average age of the group is about 65 years old.

Appreciate any advice on enhancing the trip, especially on restaurants and pubs. What did I overlook? Thanks in advance. 

Day 1: Arrive at Shannon Airport (or the day before to rest up). Depart and travel towards Kilkenny. Stop along the way to visit the Rock of Cashel in Tipperary. Break for lunch in Cashel. Upon arrival in Kilkenny, check into The Pembroke. Wander around town. Enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.  

Day 2: Kilkenny. Guided tour of Kilkenny Castle in the morning. Break for lunch. Walking tour of Kilkenny in the afternoon.  

Day 3: Wexford. Tour the Kennedy Homestead where JFK visited his family and ancestral home during his time in Ireland. Speak with an Irish member of the Kennedy clan. Lunch break. Visit the replica Dunbrody Famine Ship and the Irish Emigrant Experience. On the way back to Kilkenny, stop at the Ballykeefe Distillery for a tour by the actual owner / operator and a whiskey tasting. 

Day 4: Free Day. A free day to explore at one's own pace. Wander around Kilkenny. Take a day trip to Dublin or golf, kayak, shop, dine, pub crawl, etc. at your leisure.  

Day 5: Waterford. Tour Reginald's Tower and the Viking Triangle. Lunch break. Tour the House of Waterford Crystal (get to see “back stage” in the workshops).   

Day 6: Wicklow. Visit and hike Glendalough. Lunch break. Tour the Avoca Woolen Mills, Ireland's oldest working mill.   

Day 7: Depart Kilkenny. Travel to Clare. Tour Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Lunch break. Visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher before checking into the Shannon Airport Hotel for a farewell group dinner.  

Day 8: Departure day. Sad face.        

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!

Examples could include things like Clash Harbour, The Drum, The Gap or Herring Town (never mind how common they are)...

I have been going to Shoreleisure but I'm not very happy with the customer service/support and it gets incredibly crowded, so I'm thinking about trying another one. Trouble is, most gym websites are very poor and I can't tell if they are any good.

Before I go on a tour of all the gyms in Bray to decide, I wondered if anybody here can recommend one. I don't need a pool, classes are nice bur not needed and bonus points if it doesn't get super busy. Also would be helpful to have parking.

(Meant to post this in r/Bray but it wouldn't let me for some reason)

I have been swiming on Clogga?(south of arklow) alot this summer and what a beautiful gem....love these trees rambling in a drunken manner to the beach! Just starting a series of paintings inspired by this wonderful spot .....

Hey Wicklow 👋

Do you work remotely or in a hybrid role and find yourself spending most of your day talking to people through a screen?

Grow Remote Wicklow is hosting a relaxed After Work Social at O'Shea's Corner on the last Thursday of every month, and we'd love to see you there.

Whether you're working from home full-time, splitting your week between home and the office, new to the area, remote curious, or simply looking to meet new people locally, you're very welcome.

A few reasons people come along:
✅ Meet other remote and hybrid workers in Wicklow
✅ Make local connections and friendships
✅ Swap stories, tips and experiences about remote work
✅ Learn about employers and opportunities in the area
✅ Get out of the house for a couple of hours and enjoy good conversation

No networking agenda. No awkward introductions. No pressure.

Just a friendly group of people getting together for a drink and a chat after work.

🎟 Register in advance and we'll cover your first drink.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/after-work-social-for-remote-workers-in-wicklow-tickets-1998663955694?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1\*1mvpzdu\*_up\*MQ..\*_ga\*MjExNzMxMDI0My4xNzkwMDEyODU2\*_ga_TQVES5V6SH\*czE3OTAwMTI4NTUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTAwMTI4NTUkajYwJGwwJGgw

Anyone else working remotely in Wicklow? How have you found building a social life and professional network locally?

Hope to meet some new faces soon!

In Wicklow Town

I grew up in Greystones and the Sugarloaf always looked large and fed my imagination...it didnt help that as a child someone told be it was a dormant volcano so I was always keeping an eye on it incase it erupted(Mt Etna being an example!)

I still love its slopes and it still inspires my imagination!

Looking for flooring fitters in wicklow Town. Can you suggest somebody and also rough estimates.

Also if you can suggest some good flooring options locally. Would love to support the locals.

We bought a house and will be moving to Kilcoole in the next few weeks. I’m looking for some little gems and trails to explore around the area (not necessarily directly around). I'm partially interested in Native Forests. I'm wondering if you have any reconsolidations? Wouldn't be a biggest fan of the spruce monocultures that Coillte maintain.

I have recently moved to Arklow, the town has a lot of activity in terms of people utilising local shops ect but curious to know if there are any plans to uodlgrade certain aspects of the town?

There's a good few shops on the main street that seem.a bit tired and rundown or building thst are not in use.

Have wicklow county council any plans to upgrade these premises or invest in the town in that regard?

Me and my husband are planning to move to Wicklow Town and are hoping to buy our own home there. We’ve lived in the Dublin city centre for the past three years but Wicklow Town has really captured our hearts ❤️
It’s honestly the only town in Ireland where I’ve felt like I truly belong.
For those who live in Wicklow Town, I’d love to hear your experiences - what do you love about living there and is there anything we should know before making the move and buying a house?