Arklow & District Chamber Ball and Awards Ceremony 2016 Friday 16th September 2016 in the Arklow Bay Hotel
THE CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATIONS IS FRIDAY 5th AUGUST 2016.
You can nominate on this website, by email chamber@arklow.ie, complete one of the Nomination Forms which have been distributed around the town or use the form published in the Wicklow People on Wednesday 13th July.
The awards will recognise local people & businesses and their achievements in the following categories:
- Best New Start Up sponsored by Allied Irish Bank
For any business opened within the last 12 months
- Best Established Business sponsored by Arklow Business Enterprise Centre
For established businesses who excel in any sector, small, medium or large
- The Service Excellence Award sponsored by Elavon Merchant Services
To recognise those companies providing outstanding to their customers
- The Young Achiever Award sponsored by Bank of Ireland
This award goes to a young person who has given service to the community through any field such as, entrepreneurial, sport, education, arts, culture or community service
- Ambassador for Tourism Award sponsored by Arklow Bay Hotel
For any business providing tourism related services or a community group or individual who helps support or promote tourism in the area
- The Employee of the Year Award Sponsored by Bridgewater Shopping
Any outstanding employee can be nominated by customers, co-workers or an employer
- The Person of the Year Award Sponsored by Servier (Ireland) Industries Ltd
This award will recognise a person who, through their achievements, has made an outstanding contribution to the town or is an Ambassador for Arklow
Wicklow County Council
Chomhairle Chontae Chill Mhantáin
ARKLOW MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
Arklow Flood Defence Scheme
The Avoca River (Arklow) Flood Defence Scheme is advancing to the formal Planning process. Byrne Looby Consulting Engineers and Arup are working on the Environmental Impact Statement.
Marc Devereux, Senior Engineer with Wicklow County Council will be available in Arklow Municipal District offices on the following dates to allow members of the public drop in and enquire about the Scheme.
- Monday 8th August 2016, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
- Tuesday 9th August 2016, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Further public consultation is planned for October 2016, and the EIS application will be completed in early 2017.
The Arklow Water Supply Scheme – investing in the future
26 July 2016
Robert Mulhall takes a look at the key issues faced at the outset of the Arklow Water Supply Scheme and gives an overview of the different aspects of work that were required to develop this new public water supply
Eleven years after its initiation and following the investment of over €10.5 million, the Arklow Water Supply Scheme was finally completed in May of this year. This article examines the key issues faced at the outset of the Arklow Water Supply Scheme and gives an overview of the different aspects of work that were required to develop this new public water supply.
In the period 1998-2005, the population of Arklow increased significantly due to the amount of housing development that took place within the town. The old water-supply system had reached maximum capacity. This capacity issue was exacerbated by the fact that the old supply was totally dependent on surface water sources:
- The Goldmines River, which is located in Woodenbridge (7km northwest of Arklow) and
- The Impoundment Reservoir located at Ballyduff South (3km west of Arklow).
Click here to read full article.
Crazy Golf at Bridgewater Shopping Centre
Help the Bridgewater Shopping Centre celebrate the great sport of golf being added to the Rio 2016 Olympics! Mini crazy golf events will take place on Saturday 6th August from 1-5pm. Play and win – token prizes will be given out on the day. There will also be FREE face painting on the mall.
Afternoon Tea Event
Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney GAA Club are delighted to host an Afternoon Tea on Sunday 7th August from 2.30 pm to 7.00 pm to raise funds for the Arklow Community First Responders & AGB Club Development Fund. Entertainment is by Brian Lawlor.
In most cases the Community First Responders will be on the scene within 3-9 minutes. This early attendance could literally mean the difference between life and death for the casualty, especially when the casualty has suffered a Cardiac Arrest and requires immediate C.P.R. and Defibrillation.
The chances of survival following a cardiac arrest are considerably improved if there is a rapid, coordinated response to the emergency.
Arklow Community First Responders officially launched on 14 February 2010 and operate 24/7/365 they have attended 500+ calls to individuals suffering Cardiac Emergencies such as Chest Pain, Stoke, Chocking, Collapses and Cardiac Arrest and have shown themselves to be vital asset to our community. They total of 13 qualified members with 3 more set to receive their training in early October.
Arklow Community First Responders receive no central funding and rely on the generosity of the members of our community to cover the costs of ongoing training, purchasing new medical equipment etc. The volunteer responders give their own time and attend calls at their own expense. They are always looking for new members to join, please find them on Facebook or contact John on 086 0764353.
Please encourage your family, friends and work colleagues to support this event.
Tickets are available from Ray Menton Flogas Lwr Main Street Arklow, Kinsella’s Shop Beech Rd Arklow, or you can pay on arrival. Adults €15.00 Children FOC.
For more information please contact Gillian or Sinead at agbcharityevent@gmail.com.
GAA Sports Camp 2016
Summer Camp for boys and girls aged from 5 – 12 commences in Pearse’s Park next Monday 8th August. Cost is €40 per child and family price €30 for second. With lots of games, gifts and plenty of fun it promises to be great!! Registration forms now available, to book a place please contact 087 1374812. Registrations will also take place on the day from 9 am.
