Wicklow Uplands

Evening Litter Pick of the Wicklow Gap
2018-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Glendasan Mine site
Wicklow Uplands Council is organising a two hour litter pick along a stretch of the Wicklow Gap on the evening of Tuesday 24th April in conjunction with An Taisce National Spring Clean.
All volunteers are welcome and should meet at 18.30 at the Glendasan Mine site at the top of the Glendasan Valley on the Wicklow Gap.
We would suggest that volunteers dress appropriately for the weather and if possible to also bring a pair of gloves.
All bags and litter pickers will be provided.
Refreshments will be provided afterwards in the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh.
For further details please contact Brian Dunne at bdunne@wicklowuplands.ie.

'SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE WICKLOW UPLANDS’
2018-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Court House Arts Centre, Tinahely, Dwyer Square, Ballinacor,, Tinahely, Wicklow, Ireland
‘SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE WICKLOW UPLANDS’
– Panel Meeting 29th of March –
Wicklow Uplands Council takes a community led approach to sustainable development in the Wicklow Uplands in partnership with the people who live, work and recreate there.
Would you like to take part in the discussion?
Hosted by Wicklow Uplands Council, this event is a joint meeting of its panel groups to provide an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.
The evening will also feature a presentation on project updates from the Wicklow Uplands Council (including SUAS) and a presentation on the Tinahely Trails from John Mullen.

Each of the 4 panel groups (listed below) will break into individual meetings to discuss relevant issues, activities and initiatives and seek input and feedback from the panel representatives.
Community Panel
Economic and Tourism Panel
Environment and Recreation Panel
Farming and Landowning Panel
The key objectives of the meeting are:
– To provide an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.
-To identify opportunities to strengthen each of these sectors.
– To discuss ‘live’ issues within the panels and look at ways in which Wicklow Uplands Council can assist member organisations and individuals.
If you are interested in coming along please RSVP to info@wicklowuplands.ie or ph: 01 2818406.
New members are always welcome and you can sign up on the night.
Community Participation:
The Uplands Council believes that the people who live, work and recreate in the Uplands must be provided with opportunities to participate in the various local, regional and national decision making processes affecting the area. The Council represents the views of the local people and presents their case to the statutory decision makers.

SUAS Information Evening, Brockagh Centre Laragh Co Wicklow
2018-03-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co Wicklow
Wicklow Uplands Council are holding an information evening to launch its new Sustainable Uplands Agri-environment Scheme (SUAS). This is a new pilot project based in the Wicklow uplands aiming to support hill farmers in managing their hill areas. Full details of the project and selection criteria for participants will be provided on the night. Further details from Brian Dunne bdunne@wicklowuplands.ie

Baltinglass Courthouse Opening Evening & Heritage Launch
2018-02-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Baltinglass Courthouse, Baltinglass, Wicklow, Ireland
The Baltinglass Regeneration Project – Orla O’Sullivan
West Wicklow Highlights on Monastic Ireland – Dr Keith Smith
West Wicklow Heritage Trails – Official launch by Cllr Vincent Blake of 3 new tail brochures highlighting West Wicklow
County Wicklow Heritage Plan 2017-22 – introduction by Noel Keyes, Chair of Wicklow Heritage Forum followed by official launch of the Plan by Cllr Edward Timmins

ACCESS FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR YOUR AREA
2018-02-08 19:30 - 21:30
Funding Workshops will be run by Wicklow County Council to raise awareness about funding schemes that are aimed at the revitalisation of rural areas. Schemes such as the Town & Village Scheme, the Outdoor Recreation Scheme, CLAR and the Community Facilities Scheme are a package of funding opportunities that communities can access to fund projects in their areas. These Schemes are an initiation under the Government’s Action Plan for rural Development and is part of national local support measures to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland.

Enquiries: Deirdre Whitfield Tel 0404/20208
Community, Cultural & Social Development, Wicklow County Council

ACCESS FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR YOUR AREA
2018-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Hollywood Hall, Hollywood, Co Wicklow, Wicklow, Ireland
Funding Workshops will be run b Wicklow County Council to raise awareness about funding schemes that are aimed at the revitalisation of rural areas. Schemes such as the Town & Village Scheme, the Outdoor Recreation Scheme, CLAR and the Community Facilities Scheme are a package of funding opportunities that communities can access to fund projects in their areas. These Schemes are an initiative under the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and is part of national and local support measures to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland.
Enquiries: Deirdre Whitfield Tel 0404/20208
Community, Cultural & Social Development, Wicklow County Council

Wicklow County Council Funding Workshops
2018-01-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Lawless Hotel, Aughrim, Wicklow, Ireland
Workshops to raise awareness about funding schemes that are aimed at the revitalisation of rural areas. Schemes such as the Town & Village Scheme, the Outdoor Recreation Scheme, CLAR and the Communities Facilities Scheme are a package of funding opportunities that communities can access to fund projects in their areas. These Schemes are an initiative under the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and is part of national and local support measures to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland.

Enquiries to : Deirdre Whitfield Tel: 0404/20208

County Wicklow Public Participation Network Plenary Meeting
2017-10-23 19:00 | Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co Wicklow
This event will provide information to support you to towards safe & secure communities as well as supporting the PPN Representatives on the Co Wicklow Joint Policing Committee
Come along to find out about and feed into:

The work of Co Wicklow PPN
The Community Text Alert Scheme
The Co Wicklow Joint Policing Committee
The Co Wicklow Joint Policing Strategy

Attendees are asking to please register attendance/apologies with us by Monday 16th October

Pádraic Fogarty talk; 'Whittled Away'
2017-09-14 07:30 - 21:00 | Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co Wicklow
On September 14th, Laragh Tidy Towns is hosting an evening with Pádraic Fogarty of the Irish Wildlife Trust. Pádraic will talk about his landmark book Whittled Away. The book charts the grim decline of nature in the Irish landscape, but it also reveals possibilities for the future, showing a path to recovery for nature and wildlife. In particular, Pádraic will discuss how we can better manage our uplands – a topic relevant to the area. The talk, followed by discussion, will take place in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co. Wicklow. September 14th, 7.30 – 9pm. Free admission, all are welcome to attend.

Pilgrim’s Walk in Wicklow
2017-08-24
This is the walk that is being completed on Thursday, August 24 as part of the first full Irish Pilgrim Journey. Be part of it!
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