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Wicklow Trails
The Wicklow/Dublin uplands are renowned as a spectacular area due to the diversity and quality of its landscape. Throughout this spectacular landscape there are numerous waymarked trails which cater for recreational users of all abilities. To demonstrate just some of what the Wicklow/Dublin uplands has to offer and the range of walking trails available a very small sample of trails are listed below.
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Christy Kavanagh, chairman of the Irish Christmas Tree Growers association, estimates that about 30pc of new trees planted this year were destroyed by the longest drought here in more than 40 years.
"The big mature trees will be OK," he said, but added that new trees planted this year - especially those that were planted by spade, which cannot go far into the ground - were the most susceptible to the moisture deficit.
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Christmas trees hit hard by drought as up to a third feared lost
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Christmas tree growers fear that the recent drought has decimated about 30pc of this year's crop.21 hours ago
On Friday, the famous estate of Luggala came alive with over 200 invited guests arriving to remember and honour its former resident Garech Browne, who passed away in March.
The President of Ireland / Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins , along with his wife Sabina, friends, family and many well known members of the world of arts, assembled to mark the occasion which began with a short ceremony on the edge of Lough Tay, where his ashes were gently poured into the waters by his nephews Dorian and Julien.
Garech was fondly remembered over lunch with speeches regaling some of the many stories of Garech's life living at Luggala, where he famously entertained writers, poets and musicians.
The passing of The Hon. Garech de Brún marks the end of an era in the Wicklow uplands. Garech, who was a direct descendant of Arthur Guinness will be remembered as a colourful character, a cultural giant and patron of Irish arts and also as a friend of Wicklow Uplands Council.
Garech was deeply involved in the dispute over the construction of an interpretative centre at Luggala in the 90’s which saw the proposed development blocked and led to the early foundations of the Uplands Council.
The 5,000 acre Luggala estate is currently for sale after entering the market last year with a listed price of €28m. The sale of Luggala brings it owns concerns and Wicklow Uplands Council is conscious that the access for recreational use remains unobstructed as it did under Garech’s ownership.
Garech is survived by his wife Princess Harshad Purna Devi.
May he Rest In Peace.
Laughter fills the air as Luggala laments Garech Browne
irishtimes.com
Guests share stories of the man who had made a ‘unique contribution to Irish culture’3 days ago
Congratulations to Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team on their recent award - best of luck in the finals!
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We're delighted to hear that DWMRT has been named a county winner in The National Lottery #GoodCausesAwards! Keeping our fingers crossed for the regional finals. You can find out more at www.lottery.ie/winning-ways/news/good-causes-awards-county-winners4 days ago