Wicklow County Council

Wicklow County Council is the administrative body with responsibility for local government in County Wicklow.

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Wicklow County Council wish to advise that the L-1113 road at Herbert Road Bray will be closed from Monday 17th August 2026 for 4 days.

This road closure is necessary to carry out emergency works. Planned works to be completed in 2 days.

Local Access only will be provided to residents.

Traffic management and diversion signs will be in place.

South Bound Traffic
Diversion along King Edward Road

North Bound Traffic
Diversion Along Killarney Lane

Wicklow County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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🚧 Road Works & Closures in Wicklow (3rd - 9th August 2026) 🚧

All road works and closures in County Wicklow during this period will be posted at https://t.co/PYJ4NTqJRd

Drive safely!

#RoadWorksWicklow #WicklowRoadWorks #WicklowRoads

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🚧 Road Works & Closures in Wicklow (27th July - 2nd August 2026) 🚧

All road works and closures in County Wicklow during this period will be posted at https://t.co/OALzkmF47K

Drive safely! 🚗🚌 🚜 🚶 🚲

#RoadWorksWicklow #WicklowRoadWorks #WicklowRoads

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Fire Update

Firefighters have completely extinguished the fire. Fire service remains in the area and are dealing with small areas that remain smouldering.

Military Road will remain closed this afternoon due to the ongoing presence of smoke in the area.

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Fire Update

The main fire has been extinguished, but some areas remain smouldering.

Military Road will remain closed this afternoon due to ongoing firefighting operations and the continuing presence of smoke over a wide area.

Wicklow County Fire Service would like to thank all agencies involved for their assistance and cooperation throughout this incident.

Picture taken Saturday 25th July 2026

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The public are asked to stay away from the Glencree area due to a developing fire in the area.

The Military Road is closed due to firefighting operations and the large quantities of smoke in the area.

Wicklow County Fire Service are advising people living in the area to keep their windows and doors closed and stay indoors when their property is affected by smoke from the fire.

Further updates will be provided as they become available later in the day.

Wicklow County Fire Service would like to thank all agencies involved for their assistance and cooperation throughout this incident.

Video footage taken earlier today (Saturday 25 July) provided by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

#WicklowFires #Firefighters #Community #NPWS #Coillte #WicklowUplands

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🔥 GLENCREE GORSE FIRE UPDATE 🔥

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is continuing to assess the situation at the Glencree gorse fire.

A helicopter is due to arrive on site shortly, which will allow a full survey to be undertaken.

Some areas of peaty soil continue to smoulder, with strong winds increasing the risk of reignition and fire spread.

Current conditions are cloudy, with south-westerly winds.

The situation continues to be monitored closely. Members of the public are reminded to please stay away from the affected areas.

Photo taken at 7am this morning (Saturday 25th July) by the Wicklow Fire Service.

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FURTHER UPDATE:

The gorse fire between Glencree and Kippure is under control.

Crews from Wicklow Fire Service and National Parks and Wildlife Service supported by a civilian helicopter are working to fully extinguish the fire.

Unusual weather conditions have pushed the smoke plume down the Glencree valley as far as Bray.

The public in the Enniskerry, Kilmacanouge and Bray areas will experience hazy conditions caused by smoke from the fire.

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🔥 FIRE UPDATE - GLENCREE 🔥

Wicklow Fire Service were informed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) earlier this morning that there was a reignition of the fire at Glencree on the Dublin border.

They have personnel dealing with the fire and have requested helicopter support, as the fire is in a remote area with difficult access. Wicklow Fire Service has mobilised a fire crew to assess the situation and to provide support.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the affected area to ensure that our operational personnel can focus fully on responding to the incident safely and effectively.

#WicklowFires #Firefighters #Community #NPWS #Coillte #WicklowUplands

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Gorse Fire Update:
A fire crew from Bray fire station attended a fire in the national park at Glencree at 2pm on Wednesday, 15th July. The scale of the fire required assistance from Greystones fire station and crews from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). NPWS deployed a helicopter to assist in firefighting operations while a fire crew from Dublin Fire Brigade fought the same fire in Dublin.

Overnight, a crew from Blessington fire station took over firefighting and monitoring the fire front. Crews left the scene at 4 am today, Thursday, 16th July.
Previous to this, a large fire occurred on Coillte property in the townland of Deerpark, Powerscourt. Crews from Greystones and Bray fought the fire from 1 pm to 11pm on Monday, 13th July. Coillte staff brought a water tanker and machinery to the site to assist in containing the fire.

Huge thanks to all emergency responders!

#WicklowFires #Firefighters #Community #NPWS #Coillte #Teamwork #WicklowUplands #GorseFires

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Met Éireann has issued a high-temperature warning ahead of an expected mini-heatwave with sustained temperature highs of 24°C and above this week.

Wicklow County Council and Wicklow Mountains National Park are urging everyone to prioritise fire safety, as dry grass and gorse are highly flammable. It’s essential to help minimise the risk of wildfires by refraining from lighting any fires or barbecues in public grass or wooded areas outdoors this weekend.

Fires on the hills or in our forests can quickly get out of control at this time of year, causing damage to property and destroying habitat for nesting birds.

Wicklow’s Fire Services, Civil Defence and staff from the NPWS and Coillte are at the forefront in responses to fires that get out of control. Help keep them safe by ensuring no fire gets started in our uplands.

Avoid lighting fires and be cautious with reflective objects in the sun.

Stay safe!

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Statement from Wicklow County Council
Thursday, 26th February 2026

Sections of the Cliff Walk are facing imminent collapse, and the public is advised against using the path. This warning was reinforced by Wicklow County Council and RPS Consultants Ltd during a meeting of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Management Committee held on 25th February, 2026.

The Committee received a presentation from RPS Consultants Ltd which highlighted the recent reports of further landsliding and regression on the Greystones side, posing significant safety risks despite barriers meant to restrict access to those who continue to use the path. Cracks developing in the pathway show that this is in imminent danger of collapse and is a significant safety concern.

The Committee agreed to communicate this safety message and noted that that recent legal advice received gives Wicklow County Council no option but to prohibit access and to keep the walk closed on public safety grounds.

Members also received a progress update on ongoing procurement of contractors to undertake detailed slope investigations and methodology required for the Bray side and discussed alternative interim engineering solutions to expedite the delivery of the project.

Wicklow County Council is in talks with affected landowners regarding potential rerouting on the Greystones side and is committed to proceeding with safety and environmental considerations in mind.
The Cliff Walk remains closed due to the significant safety concerns. An alternative route is available.
Photo credit: RPS Consultants Ltd.

For full details: https://t.co/OlNUkTiJEs

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⚠️PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE
THE SALLY GAP⚠️

Due to heavy snow, ice, and dangerous conditions, the Sally Gap (R759) and Old Military Road to Glencree are currently impassable.

Emergency services are advising against all non-essential travel in the Wicklow Mountains.

Please, do not put yourself or rescue teams at risk.

#WicklowCountyCouncil #StaySafe

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URGENT SAFETY MESSAGE – BRAY TO GREYSTONES CLIFF WALK

As you are aware the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk remains closed due to significant safety concerns.

To assess if further deterioration had occurred after recent severe weather events, RPS consultants carried out a visual inspection along the Cliff Walk path on the Greystones side.

Following this assessment RPS has identified further deterioration of the slopes. These slopes were previously assessed by RPS as having the highest risk of failure.

As it was not safe to access the sea cliffs, the likelihood that further unidentified instability is present within the sea cliffs cannot be discounted.

Please be aware that given the unstable nature of these features and their proximity to the path they represent a significant risk to the path and any persons using the path.

Wicklow County Council wishes to remind the public that the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk remains closed due to these significant safety concerns.

#BrayHead #BrayGreystones #BrayGreystonesCliffWalk

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Wicklow County Council wishes to advise the public that the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk remains closed due to significant safety concerns.

#Wicklow #SafetyFirst #CliffWalk #WicklowCountyCouncil

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🚧 Road Safety Reminder for Landowners

The @RSAIreland and County and City Management Association (CCMA) are urging landowners to cut roadside hedgerows by the end of this month if they pose a road safety hazard.

✂️ Why it matters:
Overgrown hedges can:
▪️ Force pedestrians and cyclists onto the road.
▪️Obstruct sightlines at junctions and bends.
▪️Hide road signs, especially on rural roads.

More details - https://t.co/dO5Wd5s5vb

#RoadSafety #HedgeCutting #SharedResponsibility

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Publication of Residential Zoned Land Tax annual draft map for 2027 and opportunity to make rezoning request on final map for 2026

Click on the links here: https://t.co/y3kS6XzE84 to view the maps to see the liable lands and to find out how to make a submission.

You are invited to make a submission by Wednesday, 1st April 2026.

Please visit the following links for further information: https://t.co/zAJnlBZLxG

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📢 NIGHT TIME ROAD CLOSURE 📢

Wicklow County Council hereby gives notice of the temporary closure of the following public road.

This is to facilitate night-time resurfacing works

📌 R-761 – Southern arm of Knockroe Roundabout

🕓 Wednesday 11th to Thursday 12th February 2026
from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Diversions through Newtown Mount Kennedy will be in place for the duration of the works.

Wicklow County Council wishes to apologies for any inconvenience caused during the works.

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