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Olympic Gold Medal winner Ronnie Delaney was honoured by his hometown on Wednesday 14th December when Arklow Municipal District hosted a Civic Reception in his honour. Dr Delaney (81) was born in Arklow and achieved world fame when he won Gold for Ireland in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics in the 1500 metres and was one of the first “Four Minute” Milers in Compton, California, the same year. He was also the first Irishman to win a medal in European Championships (1500m Stockholm 1958) and had unprecedented and unsurpassed 40 straight victories “indoors” in America from 1955 to 1959, including 33 mile races. He was Mile World Record Holder from 1958 to 1962. Arklow Municipal District hosted the event to mark Dr Delaney’s achievements with a Civic Reception on the 60th anniversary of his Melbourne victory. Speaking at the event, the Cathaoirleach of Wicklow Council, Cllr Pat Fitzgerald, said: “I want to welcome Ronnie Delany back to his home town of Arklow. We are here today to honour you 60 years after your wonderful achievement of winning the Olympic gold medal in the 1500 metres in Melbourne.” He added: “On a personal level I consider you to be Ireland’s greatest athlete and a person whom I had the pleasure of meeting on two previous visits to Arklow. Your success in Melbourne is still etched in the minds of many of your generation, a win that brought so much happiness to so many people.” Cllr Pat Kennedy, Cathaoirleach, Arklow Municipal District, said they were there to celebrate one of Ireland’s greatest sportsmen and ambassadors on the world stage. “Ronnie’s win came at perhaps the lowest point in the Irish State’s fortunes. The people of Ireland needed someone to give them hope, and in 3mins 41.2secs Ronnie Delaney provided it and how the people loved him for it,” he said. Dr Delaney, in response said: “In my mind I am an Arklow man. I thank everyone involved in today. I am deeply honoured.”

Arklow Christmas Festival Santa is Coming to Arklow Town..... Arklow Christmas Festival continues this Saturday with the arrival of Santa to St. Mary’s Park on the Main Street, led by the Pipe Band. Come and join in the Christmas Sing Song at 4.00 pm with the Arklow Girl Guides and Brigini.

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ARKLOW MUNICIPAL DISTRICT SUPPORTS LEINSTER FEMALE BOXERS Members of Arklow Municipal District recently presented a cheque to the Leinster Female Boxing Squad. Arklow is one of three training centres in Leinster. Ms Linda Morgan, who is currently a coach with Arklow Boxing Club, was asked to set up a Leinster Female Boxing Squad by the President of Leinster Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA). The idea of Leinster female boxing is to give that extra push on technical ability for female boxers but, more importantly, to gain some valuable international experience at a younger age so the transition to senior elite level will not be impacted by inexperience in foreign competition. There are three training centres across Leinster for the squad: Arklow, Mullingar and Kildare. Cllr Pat Kennedy, Cathaoirleach of Arklow Municipal District, said that the contribution they were making would assist in sending a strong team of 10 to the Golden Girl Championships in Sweden in February 2017. He wished the boxers well in the competition. Cllr Pat Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, added that he was delighted to be in a position to support the team as boxing played a big role in Arklow Town. Photo shows Cllr Pat Kennedy, Cathaoirleach of Arklow Municipal District, handing over the cheque to Linda Morgan watched by, amongst others, the Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Pat Fitzgerald.

Arklow Christmas Festival Santa is Coming to Arklow Town..... Arklow Christmas Festival continues this Saturday with the arrival of Santa to St. Mary’s Park on the Main Street, led by the Pipe Band. Come and join in the Christmas Sing Song at 4.00 pm with the Arklow Girl Guides and Brigini.

Christmas Parking arrangements for Arklow Town 2016 Free parking in Council owned car parks from Friday 2nd December 2016 up to Monday 2nd January 2017 inclusive. Free parking on the street will be restricted to two hours from Friday 2nd December 2016 up to Monday 2nd January 2017 inclusive. The Municipal District requests business owners and their staff to avail of parking in the car parks rather than parking on the street during this period. The traffic wardens will be monitoring the traffic as normal and enforcing all other aspects of the parking bye laws in relation to illegal parking.

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Arklow Municipal District, Christmas 2016

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The Cathaoirleach and Members of Arklow Municipal District welcomed the Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney Intermediate and Minor GAA teams to a Civic Reception on Wednesday 16th November. This reception acknowledged both teams recent achievements for their club by winning both county championships. Well done to all involved.

The offices of Arklow Municipal District will not open to the Public on Monday 14th November until 10.00 am. This closure is necessary to facilitate Fire Drill Training. Arklow Municipal District wish to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Linda McDonald District Administrator

Arklow Flood Relief Scheme - Emerging Preferred Scheme Public Information Days will be held in the Arklow Municipal District Offices on the following dates Wednesday 16th November 5pm - 9pm Thursday 17th November 2pm to 9pm The scheme will be on public display in the Arklow Municipal District Offices from the 17th November until the 23rd November 2016. Comments can be submitted to lmcdonal@wicklowcoco.ie up to 1st December 2016.