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God's graffiti reply to the non-believers

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A GRAFFITI vandal who desecrated a Baptist Church has seen his work backfire, as quick-thinking church members turned the spray-painted words into a message from scripture.

Addiction team launches website

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE BRAY Community Addiction Team launched their new website and Development Plan last week. Minister for State John Curran was there to open the website along with the Chair of the Local Task Force John McManus. Members of the Bray Drug Task Force attended along with recent clients of the Bray Community Addiction Team. The BCAT has existed for over eight years now and speaking to a representative of the group, she highlighted their ambitions and plans for the new website 'We hope that with the new website that we are easier to access.

A traditional Irish taste to St. Patrick's Festival

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

AS PART of The St Patrick's Festival in Bray, the Bray and Roundwood branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will perform in The Mermaid Arts Centre on Tuesday March 16 at 8 p.m.

RNLI issues a rallying call for new members

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE BRAY branch of the RNLI are appealing for new members. The branch has been in existence for many years now and new sea enthusiasts are always welcome along.

Bray man charged with Dublin murder

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A BRAY teenager sufferered a violent seizure that lasted over half an hour last Thursday night when she took 'Wild Cat,' a substance sold by head shops which produces what is termed a legal high.

Expansion proposal for Ardmore Studios

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

PLANS TO develop a new film studio in Ashford could be preempted by expanding the existing studios in Bray.

Seán's song has a French Connection

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A WICKLOW man's song, aptly titled 'A French Connection', will be launched during the St Patrick's Day celebrations in the French town of Montigny.

NAMA may seize Ritz-Carlton control

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE RITZ-CARLTON in Enniskerry may end up being controlled by the National Asset Management Agency (Nama), along with several other high-profile hotels around Ireland and London.

Ryanair founder beefs up security

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

RYANAIR founder Declan Ryan has been granted permission to build a security lodge at his Enniskerry home after a number of robberies and security breaches.

Renewal time for tourism members

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

MEMBERSHIP FOR Wicklow County Tourism for 2010 is now up for renewal. If you are engaged in a business in Greystones that depends on visitors, restaurants, recreation, accommodation, don't miss out on the unique public relations advantages of being a Member of Wicklow County Tourism. Rates are reasonable and good value.

Obama request for audience with Katie

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

SUPERSTAR Bray boxer Katie Taylor will be joining the Obamas at the White House for this year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Head shop legal high almost killed this 17-year-old

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A BRAY teenager sufferered a violent seizure that lasted over half an hour last Thursday night when she took 'Wild Cat,' a substance sold by head shops which produces what is termed a legal high.

Looking at the stars in Glendalough

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A LARGE number of people who made the journey to Glendalough last Saturday weren't interested in the beautiful scenery that surrounded them, just the stars above them!

Students reach fashion finals

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

FOUR STUDENTS from the Garden County have made the short list to compete at the DIT Alfa Romeo Fashion Show in Dublin's Vicar Street on Wednesday, March 24.

'Brags'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

LORETO Transition Years have come up with a unique idea for a mini company product – 'Support Brags.' They are new bras which the girls have made into stylish make-up bags.

Man said a friend left heroin behind

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A SHANKILL MAN who initially took 'the rap' for a small amount of heroin found in his home but later brought another man to the garda station and claimed he owned the drugs has been jailed for three years by Judge Katherine Delahunt.

Surprise for Catherine on her 70th

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

CATHERINE MORAN was overwhelmed to discover that a 'quiet drink,' with her daughter was in fact a surprise 70th birthday attended by all her family and friends.

Man is accused of harrassing woman

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A BRAY MAN accused of harassing a woman at her South Dublin home has had his case adjourned to April for the book of evidence.

St. Columcille's staff plan two-day strike

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

STAFF AT St. Columcille's Hospital in Loughlinstown plan to hold a two-day strike next month as part of the escalation in the unions' action against government pay cuts.

Anna gets stuck into the mud for a good cause

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

ANNA CHOUISKAIA from Bray got down and dirty when she joined Princess Warrior, Louise Loughlin from Leitrim at Ireland's first ever Mud Run in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland.

Second place in quiz

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE BOYS OF St.

No tax, no insurance

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A MAN WHO PARKED his untaxed and uninsured vehicle in a car park in front of his home was fined €150 at Bray District Court last Thursday.

CASA table quiz night

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

CASA will be hosting a table quiz on Hollands on Friday March 26.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PLANS ACROSS THE COUNTY

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

BRAY

Stalker behind bars after harrassing terrified ex-partner

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A STALKER WHO sent 100 texts to his ex-girlfriend in a 24-hour period, as well as numerous unwanted phone-calls, was jailed for nine months.

Firearms refusal upheld

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A GARDA DECISION to refuse a number of applications for firearms licences was upheld by Judge Murrough Connellan at Bray District Court recently.

Plenty planned for active retired

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE Greystones Active Retirement Association has plenty of events planned for the coming weeks. The trip to Rosses Point (Yeates Hotel) will take place on March 19 and March 20 and will feature a Daniel O'Donnell concert. There will also be a local tour including two nights bed and breakfast and two dinners for €199.

Jones throws support behind restaurant association

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

Fine Gael Councillor George Jones has pledged his support for the creation of a Restaurant Association in Greystones.

Music school

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE NEW TERM of Greystones Studios Music School has now started.

Gardening talk

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

PETER HARRISON of the RHSI will talk and show slides on 'Spring Cleaning and Spring Gardens' tonight (Wednesday) at 8 pm in the Garden Room, St.

Plans for St. Patrick's Day Parade on track

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

PLANS ARE WELL underway for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Greystones. The Community Affairs Committee and the Greystones and District Chamber of Commerce have been organizing the parade for the last number of months and are delighted to see their plans coming together.

Harris declares war on dog pooh on pavements

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

CLLR. SIMON HARRIS is on a mission to rid Greystones of dog pooh.

Toasters meet

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

GREYSTONES TOASTMASTERS Club have their next meeting on Thursday night. Their meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Brady declares 'conflict of interest' fears

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

CLLR. JOHN BRADY declared what he feared might represent a conflict of interests before taking a vote on a Bray Development Plan at last Tuesday's council meeting.

A 'new era on seafront' rejected in crucial vote

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

PLANS TO CONTRAVENE the town's development plan with the proposed redevelopment of the Dawson Amusement site on Bray's seafront were rejected at last week's meeting of Bray Town Council.