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Irish Independent
13 hours ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Wicklow ladies seal county's first All-Ireland pool teams title
Wicklow People Today at 02:30 It's not every day a Wicklow team wins an outright, senior All-Ireland title, but the Wicklow ladies' pool team have done exactly that. The sport is on the up in the county, with 44 players now part of the Wicklow county contingent in some form, but this win for Anne Keville, Claudie Doyle, and Megan, Suzanne, and Carrie Randle is the clearest sign yet.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wicklow manager Oisín McConville expects Kevin Quinn back for quarter-final
McConville was concerned about team's mentality when 10 points down in the opening half Wicklow People If it costs a penny for someone's thoughts, Oisín McConville could have left Wexford Park after half an hour's action with a decent sum. The less-informed might have put the Waterford game down as a certain two points, but even the better-informed identified this as the most winnable game of this Tailteann Cup group. Deep into the first half, however, it was the Déise, not Wicklow, who were 10 points up. The breeze was very strong in Wexford, and Waterford were the benefactors, but was it a 10-point breeze? Could Wicklow be eliminated from the Tailteann Cup even after their excellent win over Laois a fortnight ago?
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wicklow minor boss feels team can help raise bar for county starved of success
Though they lost the All-Ireland Tier Three Championship final on Saturday, manager Barry Fitzgerald tips bigger things for some of his players Wicklow People Losing an All-Ireland final is hard on everyone involved with the losing team, but it poses a unique challenge for managers. They have to push their feelings aside to no small extent because, as their title suggests, they need to manage how their players process the experience. When those players are youngsters, minors, the challenge is even keener. The Wicklow minors who lost Saturday's All-Ireland Tier Three football final to Longford will have taken it harder than players more hardened to ups and downs on and off the field.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wicklow artist who draws inspiration from landscapes and woodlands to hold first solo exhibition
Wicklow People Today at 01:00 A local Wicklow visual artist is gearing up for her first solo exhibition which invites audiences to find beauty in the unexpected and to appreciate the delicate balance between nature and the human experience. Sarah Randle's work intertwines the wonders of the natural world with the captivating narratives found in film, books, life and the limitless realms of her imagination. She lives in Wicklow town and often explores nearby forests, woodlands and gardens which serve as both a sanctuary and an inspiration towards her work. Speaking about her upcoming 'A Visual Awakening' exhibition, Sarah said: 'I have been involved in different group exhibitions before but this will be my first solo exhibition, which I am very excited about.' Graduating with an Honours degree in fine art painting from the National College of Art and Design, Sarah honed her skills in various media, including oil, acrylic and ink. 'My creative process is deeply influenced by nostalgia, cinematography and world events,' said Sarah. 'I seek to capture fleeting moments of beauty and emotion, transforming them into vibrant and atmospheric visual experiences that resonate with viewers. "I believe that beauty exists not only in grand landscapes but also in the subtle details of everyday life, prompting me to explore themes of connection, memory and the passage of time, while also using my art as a platform to advocate for the preservation of our planet's beauty.' 'A Visual Awakening' exhibition launches in Wicklow Library on Tuesday, June 3, at 7pm and then continues until Monday, June 30.
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wicklow woman celebrates her 100th birthday by dancing the day away
Wicklow People Today at 07:11 Valerie Poulson proved the old adage 'age is nothing but a number' to be true as she celebrated her 100th birthday at Aisling House Nursing Home in Arklow with a little song and dance. Valerie originally hails from Germany and was joined by her daughter Edith and some close personal friends on Thursday, the day of her birthday, as staff at Aisling House Nursing Home pulled out all the stops to ensure she had a most memorable day. That morning she also received a cheque from the state and a special message from President Michael D Higgins, congratulating her on reaching such a milestone. Jan Ali of Aisling House Nursing Home said: 'Valerie is a very elegant lady who first came to us around two years ago. She absolutely loves singing and dancing, and has a beautiful singing voice. Silent Night was originally composed in German and she sings a beautiful version in both German and English. 'We had Dave Canavan in attendance at her party playing all the residents favourite songs on his keyboard. Valerie got up to have a bit of a dance and was singing away to all the songs. She's amazing and is very popular with the other residents and all the staff. 'We also presented Valerie with a lovely birthday cake we got from Pettitt's, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. I have to thank Christy's Pub as well. They heard about our plans to hold a birthday party for Valerie, and without us even contacting them, they donated lots of food for the bash, which was an unbelievably kind gesture.'
