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Irish Independent
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
See photos as Wicklow firefighters beat the heat with charity car wash
A single fire truck remained in position from 9am to 3pm, as the 10 strong crew washed over 200 cars under the blazing sun, with all the proceeds raised on the day going towards Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Wicklow Hospice. Wicklow Hospice volunteers were also on hand to accept donations via card and cash in an effort to raise much-needed funds for local hospice services. Paul Whelan from Wicklow Fire Service said: 'It was a great day that involved the whole. It was an incredibly hot day, almost too hot, but it proved hugely successful. We are still tallying up the exact figure raised, but we would love to offer our thanks to everyone who supported the fundraiser, which was for such a good cause.' Online donations will still be accepted via
Irish Independent
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Wicklow Fire Service to host car wash in aid of palliative care services
Taking place at Tesco in Wicklow town, and running from 9 am to 3.30 pm, the event will invite motorists to get their cars hosed down by Wicklow's bravest, with firemen and their fire trucks located to the rear of the store for the duration. Wicklow Hospice volunteers will also be on hand to accept donations via card and cash in an effort to raise much-needed funds for local hospice services. 'The members of Wicklow Town Fire Station are delighted to support Wicklow Hospice for their annual car wash in Tesco Wicklow town – hopefully we can raise some much-needed funds for this most deserving local charity,' said Paul Whelan from Wicklow Fire Service. Tesco Wicklow's George Mitchell added: 'We are really looking forward to supporting Wicklow Hospice through this fundraiser. So many local families have been able to avail of the services, whether in their own homes or at Wicklow Hospice. 'We are delighted to be working with Wicklow Fire Service to try to raise as much as possible for this great cause.' 'If you can't make the fundraiser but would like to support Wicklow Fire Service and Tesco in their efforts, online donations can be made via
