Gift Giving Season is upon us and there’s never been a better time to share the love.
Surprise your loved ones while also supporting local jobs and local economy with the fantastic Wicklow Town Shop Local Vouchers.
Vouchers are available in denominations of €5, €10, €20 and €50 to suit all budgets and occasions and come with a decorative sleeve for easy personalization.
Wicklow Town vouchers can be spent in many local stores and businesses such as book shops, greengrocers, butchers, café’s and supermarkets to name just a few. A full list of participating retailers will be provided with purchase.
To purchase your vouchers now please call directly to the Wicklow Chamber office in the Wicklow Enterprise Park from Monday to Thursday 9am-12pm.
You can also purchase vouchers from Bridge Street Books, Connolly Menswear or The Shoebox.
Wicklow Municipal District will sponsor the Best Dressed Window Competition for retailers and businesses again in 2024.
Wicklow Municipal District will sponsor two hampers this year for 1st and 2nd place. The Wicklow Town & District Chamber will also sponsor two prizes for members of the public who get involved and cast a vote.
All businesses and retailers must have their windows completed by Thursday, December 12th.
The public will then vote for their favourite window in the comments section of the Wicklow Town Facebook post (@wicklowtown page) and the two businesses with the most overall votes will be the winners.
The vote will stay open until midnight Sunday, 15th December.
The winners of the Best Windows will be announced on Tuesday, 18th December along with the two public winners.
East Coast Ore Network are excited to invite you to their upcoming ‘Preparing for Offshore’ – Offshore Renewable Networking Breakfast, a specialized trade and information event for the Offshore Renewable Energy community on the East Coast.
This event will be held on 28th November 2024 at Clermont House, bringing together key industry players, potential clients, and thought leaders.
Wicklow County Council is to receive a total of €1,680,887 from the Government’s Community Recognition Fund.
The funding is specifically targeted at projects that are located in communities, towns and villages which are hosting the Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and/or International Protection Applicants (“new arrivals”) including towns identified for the rapid build homes programme.
It aims to support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community.
Now the Council wants to hear from the public about what projects should receive funding.
Details of the €50m fund were announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State Joe O’Brien. The fund aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries.
Among the projects that will be supported are:
The refurbishment of local sports clubs and facilities
The upgrade of community facilities such as play areas, walkways, parks and community gardens
The purchase of equipment to benefit local clubs, festivals, music and arts organisations
The enhancement of school or parish facilities that are open to the wider community after hours or on weekends
Transport infrastructure such as community vehicles and bus shelters
Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Tommy Annesley, said: “This funding is acknowledging the wonderful support that Wicklow County’s communities have offered to the new arrivals to our County from Ukraine and other countries”.
Welcoming the announcement, Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Mr Brian Gleeson stated: ”Through this fund, Wicklow County can develop and enhance some of the fantastic facilities in our communities so more and more people can access and enjoy them.”
Feedback is sought now from the public with the link to the public consultation survey available on the Wicklow County Council website and various social media platforms.
Anyone wishing to have a say on the Community Recognition Fund, please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HTD3DPY . The deadline for completion of this online survey is Friday, 3rd March 2023.
We are happy to announce the return of the annual Best Dressed Window Competition for retailers and businesses for 2024.
Wicklow Municipal District have very generously sponsored 2 hampers this year for the windows who come 1st and 2nd in our vote.
The Wicklow Town & District Chamber will also sponsor 2 prizes for you, the public, for getting involved and casting a vote.
So here’s how it all works:
We are asking all businesses to have their windows completed by Thursday December 12th.
The public will then vote for their favourite window in the comments section of our Facebook post (@wicklowtown page) and the 2 businesses with the most overall votes will be the winners.
The vote will stay open until midnight Sunday 15th December.
The winners of the Best Windows will then be announced on Monday 18th December along with the 2 public winners.
For the public the 1st prize will be a €50 Shop Local Voucher
2nd prize is a €25 Shop Local Voucher
Last year we had some outstanding window displays and a big reaction from the public along our social media channels. We truly hope this year will be just as popular.
Best of Luck to all the business owners for the forthcoming busy season.
Gift Giving Season is upon us and there’s never been a better time to share the love.
Surprise your loved ones while also supporting local jobs and local economy with the fantastic Wicklow Town Shop Local Vouchers.
Vouchers are available in denominations of €5, €10, €20 and €50 to suit all budgets and occasions and come with a decorative sleeve for easy personalization.
Wicklow Town vouchers can be spent in many local stores and businesses such as book shops, greengrocers, butchers, café’s and supermarkets to name just a few. A full list of participating retailers will be provided with purchase.
To purchase your vouchers now please call directly to the Wicklow Chamber office in the Wicklow Enterprise Park from Monday to Thursday 9am-12pm.
You can also purchase vouchers from Bridge Street Books or Connolly Menswear
Minister Simon Harris today announced that the following outdoor recreation amenities in Wicklow have received significant funding via the Government’s Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors Programme, developed in partnership with Comhairle na Tuaithe:
€495,000 for Roundwood Recreation Area – Provision of a bike hub, bridge, signage, waymarking and promotion of Roundwood Recreation Area
€178,380 for Blessington Greenway – Russborough Parklands and House Trail Enhancement of the trails within Russborough Parklands
€119,790 for Glenmalure Community Riverside Walk and Recreation Area- Upgrade of existing Trail
€198,000 for Coolkenno Equestrian Trail – Construction of equestrian trail and associated access
Minister Simon Harris commended this ground-up, locally led approach, “Well done to everyone involved who has worked tirelessly and ambitiously on these projects. This is a collaborative cross-Government strategy which focuses on bringing a more joined-up and cohesive approach to the development of outdoor recreation.
It will strengthen and support the sustainable development of the outdoor recreation sector in Ireland for years to come bringing huge economic and health benefits to communities across Co. Wicklow”
As part of the strategy new Outdoor Recreation Committees will be established in every County to ensure there is a focused and strategic approach to the development of local amenities.
The Wicklow Chamber Business Awards took place on Friday November 18th and we are honoured to be able to share with you the winners of our awards
Best Professional Service Award – sponsored by King Hair & Beauty IT Support 4 U
Best Start Up Business Award – sponsored by AIB Bank Distrikt by Mia
Best Retail Award – sponsored by Wicklow County Council King Hair & Beauty
Best Eating/Hospitality/Pub Award – sponsored by Wicklow Hire & Sales The Brass Fox
Best Digital Presence Award – sponsored by Wicklow Town & District Chamber King Hair & Beauty
Best Sustainability, Governance & Environmental Award – sponsored by Codling Wind Park Mosart
Honouring Excellence in the Community Award – sponsored by Burke Oil Wicklow Ukraine Support Group
Honouring Entrepreneurship & Innovation Award – sponsored by Herbst Software Roam Adventure Trailers
Special Recognition Award – sponsored by Wicklow Enterprise Park Niall Kennedy – Community Garda
We want to take a moment to say a massive thank you to all of our guests for supporting our event and creating a wonderful evening celebrating the best in business and community here in Wicklow.
A huge big thank you to our sponsors for their ongoing support and generosity.
Our fabulous goodie bags were graciously provided by King Hair & Beauty and they were stuffed with amazing treats from King Hair & Beauty, Wardrobe, Nick’s Coffee, Go Health and Banim Beauty Brows.
Thank you to our fabulous MC Brian Barry for doing a brilliant job and steadying our ship.
Thank you to Tinakilly Country House Hotel for playing host to our event in the absolutely stunning Great Eastern Pavilion.
Thank you to the Business Awards committee for their hard work ensuring our event went off smoothly.
And finally the biggest thank you of them all must go to you, the public, for taking the time to recognise our hard working businesses here in the District and by always showing unwavering support and loyalty.
Best Start Up Business – Distrikt by MiaBest Professional Service – IT Support 4 UBest Retail – King Hair & BeautyBest Eating, Hospitality & Pub – The Brass FoxBest Digital Presence – King Hair & BeautyBest Sustainability, Governance & Environmental – MosArtHonouring Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Roam Adventure TrailersSpecial Recognition Award – Niall Kennedy, Community GardaHonouring Excellence in the Community – Wicklow Ukraine Support Group
In addition to the Light Up Your Christmas event on the 19th and the launch of the Christmas Market on the same date we are also thrilled to announce the launch of Customer Appreciation Weekend running from November 17th through November 20th.
Customer Appreciation has always been about giving back. Giving back to our loyal customers for continuing to support local businesses and jobs. We are also giving back to our wonderful retailers by choosing to spend our money locally rather than online or in other towns.
Customer Appreciation is now in its third year here in Wicklow Town and we know it has been a big success previously to those retailers who got involved and participated.
With this in mind we are delighted to confirm the following businesses who will be participating: O’Reilly’s Hardware Amanda’s Hair Salon The Sports Room The Shoe Box Sorrel & Eve Wicklow Care Plus Pharmacy Refresh Health The Fish Man Bridge Street Books The Pet Depot Curtain & Blind Centre NB Goods Byrne’s Gifts Distrikt by Mia
Each of these retailers will have a specific special offer only available during this weekend. Please see in store for details.
Each participating retailer will have an A4 poster displayed to alert you to their participation.
Wicklow Town is sure to be absolutely jammed this weekend with so much happening and so much excitement for the first official lights ceremony in 3 years! The buzz is absolutely palpable and we are sure the atmosphere will be electric.
Please do take the time to visit the participating stores and pick yourself up a bargain or two and support a local business along the way.
If any other retailer would like to take part please feel free to email info@wicklowchamber.ie and we will add your details to this post.
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Best Start Up Award
Sponsored by AIB
A new business or an owner / manager of a business venture that is trading 3 years or less, or an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their local economy through investment and increased employment numbers).
Must be in business more than 12 less than 48 months.
Best Professional Service Award
Sponsored by East Coast Credit Union
This category awards small and medium enterprises, employing 2 to 50 people for achieving growth and sustainability in their business through innovation and marketing and has made an outstanding contribution to their local economy through investment and increased employment numbers. Nominees will come from professions such as estate agents, architects, insurance companies, travel agents, solicitors, dental and medical providers, accountants, banks and financial advisers.
Honouring Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award
Sponsored by Herbst Software
This award is designed to recognise and celebrate a business or individual who through research and development have developed or utilised innovative technologies (hardware or software) representing progressive developments for competitive advantage.
Honouring Excellence in the Community Award
Sponsored by Burke Oil
This award is designed to recognise and celebrate the success of Community and Voluntary enterprises in County Wicklow. Nominees will be organisations or individuals who have made a significant, contribution to their community. Often working behind the scenes, these organisations provide their time and efforts to help their fellow citizens.
Rising Star Award
Sponsored by AllShades Blinds & Furnishings
An employee/individual/employees or who have shown exceptional promise and demonstrated excellence in their work, the industry and amongst their peers.
Best Sustainability, Governance & Environmental Award
Sponsored by Codling Wind Park
A business or an organisation that is leading initiatives resulting in a positive societal and sustainable impact as a result of business initiatives around energy management, a reduced carbon footprint and environmental sustainability planning.
Best Digital Award
Sponsored by IT Support 4U
A business with a bespoke online presence that delivers in a range of ways. Website Purpose, User Experience, Optimisation, impact on the business and connection to other communication channels, in particular social media, to drive brand awareness and sales and/or key messaging.
Best Retail Award
Sponsored by Wicklow County Council
A business that has demonstrated understanding of shoppers needs, maintains high store and customer service standards or has shown innovation with tangible results.
Best Eating / Hospitality / Pub Award
Sponsored by Wicklow Hire Ltd
A business that provides excellent quality food, great customer service and outstanding ambience and that has demonstrated excellence in the areas of hospitality, customer service and tourism promotion, and has played a vital role in the growth of Tourism numbers to the local economy.
