An Garda Síochána Wicklow

14/10/2026

Update: phone lines are now back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

Update: phone lines are now back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

Phone lines down at Wicklow Garda Station

For non emergency assistance, please contact Arklow Garda Station.

📞 Arklow Garda Station: 0402 32304

🚨 In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, always call 999 or 112.

We will update this post when lines are back working fully.

12/10/2026

Thanks to Buttons Preschool Early Years Service for welcoming us again to help with the safe cross code!

12/10/2026

Update: phone lines are now back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

Please note that the phone lines in Wicklow Garda Station are still down. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Update: phone lines are now back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

Phone lines down at Wicklow Garda Station

For non emergency assistance, please contact Arklow Garda Station.

📞 Arklow Garda Station: 0402 32304

🚨 In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, always call 999 or 112.

We will update this post when lines are back working fully.

11/10/2026

🏡 PROPERTY MARKING DAYS | KILCOOLE

The Wicklow Local Community Safety Partnership is hosting a Property Marking Day at Kilcoole Community Centre on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October.

🕚 Time: 11am to 1pm both days
📍 Location: Kilcoole Community Centre, Co. Wicklow

Bring along items you would not like to lose and have them marked with a permanent Eircode, traceable to you. Each item will also receive a sticker to show it has been marked.

🔧 Items suitable for marking include:
🚲 Bicycles
🛠️ Power tools
🌿 Lawnmowers and garden machinery
🪚 Chainsaws and strimmers
🪜 Ladders
🏍️ Quads

What to bring:
✅ Items you want marked
✅ Proof of your Eircode, such as a bill or letter

Property marking takes just a couple of minutes per item and is a simple way to help protect your valuables.

👮‍♂️ An Garda Síochána will be in attendance to support the event and provide crime prevention and security advice.

10/10/2026

Don’t forget, property marking event in Carnew this morning!

🏡 PROPERTY BRANDING EVENT IN CARNEW

Muintir na Tíre and Carnew Town Team are hosting a FREE Property Branding Event this Saturday, 10th October, from 10am to 2pm at Carnew GAA Grounds.

Property branding helps Gardaí identify the owner of recovered property and can deter theft and the onward sale of stolen items. It also provides a clear record of ownership.

🔐 A wide range of valuable items can be branded, including:
🚜 Trailers and horseboxes
🏍️ Quads and bikes
📱 Phones and tablets
💻 Laptops and cameras
🎸 Musical instruments
🌿 Garden equipment
🔧 Power tools and much more!

✅ What to bring:
Your driver’s licence and the property you wish to have branded.

A small mark can make a big difference in protecting your property and helping to keep our communities safe.

📍 Carnew GAA Grounds
📅 Saturday, 10th October
⏰ 10am–2pm

09/10/2026

🏡 PROPERTY BRANDING EVENT IN CARNEW

Muintir na Tíre and Carnew Town Team are hosting a FREE Property Branding Event this Saturday, 10th October, from 10am to 2pm at Carnew GAA Grounds.

Property branding helps Gardaí identify the owner of recovered property and can deter theft and the onward sale of stolen items. It also provides a clear record of ownership.

🔐 A wide range of valuable items can be branded, including:
🚜 Trailers and horseboxes
🏍️ Quads and bikes
📱 Phones and tablets
💻 Laptops and cameras
🎸 Musical instruments
🌿 Garden equipment
🔧 Power tools and much more!

✅ What to bring:
Your driver’s licence and the property you wish to have branded.

A small mark can make a big difference in protecting your property and helping to keep our communities safe.

📍 Carnew GAA Grounds
📅 Saturday, 10th October
⏰ 10am–2pm

09/10/2026

Gardaí attached to Operation Tairge, supported by members of Bray Community Policing and Newtownmountkennedy Garda Station, carried out a day of high visibility patrols across Bray on Thursday, 8th October, targeting retail theft and repeat offenders.

The operation focused on prominent shopping and retail areas, with Gardaí engaging directly with local businesses to provide crime prevention advice, deter theft and maintain a visible Garda presence in the community.

📍 Results of Operation Tairge

🔹 11 people arrested and charged between 5th and 8th October.

🔹 23 proactive patrols conducted in Bray on 8th October.

🔹 Multiple searches and enquiries conducted to locate wanted individuals.

One individual remains in custody in connection with a number of alleged offences, including burglary, theft, trespassing, criminal damage and handling stolen property.

Operation Tairge continues to target prolific and repeat offenders, supporting retailers and working to prevent retail crime across the district.

An Garda Síochána is committed to keeping our communities and businesses safe.

We encourage retailers to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity and contact Gardaí with any information that may assist in preventing and detecting retail crime.

09/10/2026

Update: phone lines are now back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

Phone lines down at Wicklow Garda Station

For non emergency assistance, please contact Arklow Garda Station.

📞 Arklow Garda Station: 0402 32304

🚨 In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, always call 999 or 112.

We will update this post when lines are back working fully.

07/10/2026