Over the course of the two days, gardaí searched 27 properties, including lands and buildings in Blessington and residential properties in Tallaght and Ashbourne.

An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the application by Cairn Homes Properties Limited for the construction of 329 residential units on a 25-hectare site to the north-west of the town close to the Wicklow-Kildare border.

Participants had the opportunity to take part in training such as manual handing, first aid, barista, healthy eating, personal development and IT skills

Stephen Bray (55) of Deerpark Walk, Blessington, Co Wicklow pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography

A Wicklow GAA club player has been found guilty of punching an opponent in the face and damaging several of his victim’s teeth during a competitive match five years ago