The average price of childcare has risen by up to 20% in Wicklow in the past four years.
New figures show the average cost of full time care for one child is €746 a month, but parents in Wicklow are paying up to €850 a month.
16 out of 26 counties have lower averages than in 2018 - generally in counties with more affordable rates.
Wicklow Pumped With Pride At IPD Awards
The Murrough Pump Track took first place in the Community Youth Initiative category.
Shimmer Boy Crowned 'A New Local Hero' 2026 At Dublin Finale
A New Local Hero is part of Irish Music Month, an initiative of Hot Press and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
Bray Wanderers Cruise Into First Division Playoff Final After Easing Past Kerry
Seagulls book Play-off Final spot with 5-1 aggregate win, with UCD next on Sunday
Lakers Is Back! Bigger, Brighter and Rebuilt.
Cue the celebrations! Lakers Sports & Social Club is marking the official completion of its rebuild and an exciting new chapter.
Dublin Marathon Pioneer Arklow’s Mary Nolan Hickey To Present Cup That Bears Her Name
Mary Nolan Hickey, who ran the first Dublin Marathon in 1980, will present the cup to the women’s elite winner on Sunday
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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