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All of us are very much involved in the local community and we support local initiatives. If you're planning an event, we'd love to post it on this page - just phone, email or pop in with the information. On this page you will also find details of special offers, new products and what we've been up to.
Stay in touch,
Gary McKenzie, Arklow Depot Manager
Servier Ireland
Servier Ireland wins Business of the Year, Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce
Arklow & District Chamber Business Awards 2023
Arklow & District Chamber Business Awards 2023
Maintain Farm Equipment
Malfunctioning farm equipment causes accidents.
Always Wear Protective Clothing for Farm Safety 2023
Every year Glen Fuels reminds farmers to farm safely.
Brian Fortune Oil Delivery Driver
Glen Fuels Family welcomes Brian Fortune to the team.
900 Litre Heating Oil Tank
Review of the Kingspan R900 heating oil tank
Arklow Chamber Awards 2022
Glen Fuels sponsors Best Established Business category.
Harvest in Ireland
The harvest marks the end of summer in Ireland.
Silage Season Lubricants
Nationwide free delivery of agri lubricants.
See Your Heating Oil Usage
Now is the time to get ahead of Winter 2022 oil bills with the Glen Fuels Magnus™ Monitor System.
Fr Murphy's CSC Easter Food Drive
Fr. Murphy's CSC committee member and Glen Fuels staff member, Fiona Keogh, handing over donations of the annual Easter food drive to Friends of the Community.
Fuelling Fleets in Arklow Harbour
Bunkering by Glen Fuels in Arklow Harbour
Arklow Waste Water Treatment Plant
In 2022, Arklow will move into the next phase of its development with the Arklow Waste Water Treatment Plant
Arklow Waste Water Treatment Plant
In 2022, Arklow will move into the next phase of its development with the Arklow Waste Water Treatment Plant
Party in the Park, Arklow
The annual Sheeno Memorial Match will be followed by live music until late.
Sub Zero Spring Temperatures
Stay warm with Glen Fuels this very cold April
Easter Food Drive in Arklow
Congratulations to the members of Father Murphy CSC for their food drive in aid of Friends of the Community Arklow.
Snow in North Wexford
Keeping homes warm while the cold bites.
New Job Opportunities in Arklow
Wind farm and data centre to create 250 new jobs in Arklow.
Restart Grant Plus Scheme
Restart Grant Plus Scheme to help SMEs reopen during Covid-19 pandemic.
Arklow Welcomes the Ambassador of India to Ireland
The town of Arklow was privileged to warmly welcome a visit from the Ambassador of India to Ireland Mr. Sundeep Kumar.
80 New Jobs Announced for Arklow
Full time positions in operations and maintenance.
Shop Local, Love Arklow
To ensure our wonderful town of Arklow returns to us, please #ShopLocal #LoveArklow
Photobombing Google Maps
Photobombing Google Maps.
Heat Your Home with Glen Fuels Worry Free Payment Scheme
Heat Your Home With our Worry Free Payment Scheme
Fuel Your Fleet with Glen Fuels
If your business has five or more vehicles on the road, talk to us about our innovative account management system which gives you in-depth analysis of your fleet, ensuring you’re in complete control of your fuel spend and safety.
Woodenbridge Golf Club
A sea of colour at Woodenbridge Golf Club
Stay Safe with Glen Fuels
Eddie Walker explains the importance of tyre pressure on bikes, motorcycles and vehicles during winter months.
East Coast Night Truck Run
Light Up Your Truck this Friday in aid of Laura Lynn Ireland's Children's Hospice
Arklow and District Chamber Awards Winners 2019
Glen Fuels sponsors the 2019 Community and Environmental Award
Arklow and District Chamber Awards
Glen Fuels sponsors the Arklow Community and Environment Award at the 2019 Arklow & District Chamber Awards.
Thrifty Thursday with Glen Fuels
Here's a list of walking trails around Wicklow this Thrifty Thursday with Glen Fuels.
Marine Deliveries in Kilmore Quay
Topping up the trawlers in Kilmore Quay ahead of the Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival
The Phoenix Tall Ship
Delivering marine diesel to the Phoenix tall ship at Arklow Harbour
SFGO Refuel at Glen Fuels
Agri diesel (SFGO) available on site at Glen Fuels depots.
Roosters Tour Ireland for Cancer and Alzheimer's
Glen Fuels is proud to support East Coast Roosters Motorcycle Club as they raise €287,000 for cancer and alzheimer's groups in Wicklow.
Wicklow Man Eddie Walker Joins Glen Fuels Wicklow
Eddie brings more than 22 years' oil industry experience to Glen Fuels Arklow and he has been driving trucks throughout Ireland for most of his working life.
Roosters Around Ireland
Easter Charity Motorcycle Run with East Coast Roosters Motorcycle Club
Mark Ryan, Deliveries and Sales Glen Fuels Arklow
Glen Fuels Family welcomes highly experienced HGV and oil distribution driver, Mark Ryan.
Flowerbasket Scheme 2019
Improve the image of Arklow's Main Street by joining the Flower Basket Scheme in 2019.
How to Master Social Md
Learn how to "Master Social Media in 2019" for FREE.
European Parliament Elections
As a business owner or employee do you know the names and faces of the local candidates running for election as Minister of European Parliament in May 2019?
Arklow Music Festival
Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce invites local traders to partake in the "Best Musical Window Display" competition by decorating and displaying their windows with a musical theme.
Networking the Wicklow Way
Meet Alan Keyes and Gary McKenzie to discuss your business energy needs including fossil fuel, renewable energy and smart electricity.
Loading the Lorries in Arklow
Watch the Glen Fuels lorries as they re-load.
Wicklow Garda Youth Awards
There are a lot of young people in our community that are involved in various voluntary groups in Arklow.
Refuel at Glen Fuels Arklow
Road diesel at a keen price at Glen Fuels Arklow.
Wicklow Santa Dash 2018
Join the Wicklow Santa Dash 2018 in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital and the Children's Research Centre.
Wicklow Santa Dash 2018
Join the Wicklow Santa Dash 2018 in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital and the Children's Research Centre.
Arklow Library Invites You...
"Arklow - A River Runs Through It" FREE talk at Arklow Library
Arklow Wins Town Initiative of the Year
Arklow has won Town Initiative of the Year at the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Awards 2018.
Glen Fuels Arklow at Tesco Arklow
Chat to Gary and Shay about Winter Fund and get your FREE limited edition Americano Mug.
Arklow Golden Ticket Draw
Enter Arklow Golden Ticket Draw 2018 at Glen Fuels Arklow Depot
Glen Fuels Breakfast "Energy Efficiency for Business"
"Energy Efficiency for Business" breakfast event with Glen Fuels, Glenergy, Pinergy and Arklow & District Chamber of Commerce
Arklow and District Chamber of Commerce
"Energy Efficiency in Your Business" discussion will be delivered and hoted by Glen Fuels in association with Glenergy and Pinergy.
National Women's Enterprise Day in Powerscourt Estate.
National Women's Enterprise Day in Powerscourt Estate. How to turn your business “From Local To Global”.
Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards Competition
Arklow, shortlisted in the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards Competition
Age Friendly Parking Bays in Arklow
The "Age Friendly Parking" initiative launched by Arklow Municipal District is designed to help older people get around Arklow town more easily.
Shorlisted in Arklow Chamber Awards
Thank you for getting Glen Fuels shortlisted.
Expensive childcare keeps women out of the workforce.
The impact of childcare costs on families in Ireland and within Glen Fuels.
Cost of Childcare in Ireland
The impact of childcare costs on women in Ireland and within Glen Fuels.
Arklow Seabreeze Festival 2018
Arklow Seabreeze Festival is underway
Free WiFi in Arklow
Glen Fuels warmly welcomes new infrastructures in Arklow following an investment of more than €4m by Virgin Media
Free WiFi in Arklow
Glen Fuels warmly welcomes new infrastructures in Arklow following an investment of more than €4m by Virgin Media
Wexford Bus Launches in Arklow
Wexford Bus launches new route for Arklow Town and Wicklow

Taste of Wicklow
The Taste of Wicklow has become the biggest food festival on the East Coast. Pop along to enjoy great locally produced food, cooking demonstrations, food and craft stalls, music, kids entertainment, face painting and lots more.
This years' lineup includes Wicklow TV Chef, food writer, author and proprietor of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School Catherine Fulvio, The 5 Star Merrion Hotel in Dublin Chef Paul Kelly with a host of local chefs.
Where: Abbey Grounds Wicklow Town
When: Sat 30th June and Sun 01st July
Tickets: €5
Opening Hours: 12.00 - 19.00
Family Fun in Arklow
Staff at AIB Arklow have organised a Family Fun Day Walk/Run in aid of Arklow Cancer Support to take place on Sunday June 24th.
Arklow Re-Opens #Emma
Arklow is open for business following Storm Emma
Vote for Glen Fuels
Glen Fuels Arklow has been entered into three categories in the Arklow and District Awards.
Leinster Rugby Team is coming to Arklow Rugby Club
Got a rugby fanatic in the house? Watch the professionals train AND get a selfie with your hero.
St Patrick's Day 2017 Arklow
Check out Glen Fuels Arklow in the parade
Keeping Wicklow Warm in 2017...
It has been a pleasure keeping you and your loved ones warm and serving the local businesses in Arklow and the surrounding areas for the past year.
We are hiring a Transport Manager
Glen Fuels, an Irish Times Top 1000 Company and a Top 10 Oil Distributor, is hiring a full-time transport manager.
Celebrating Emergency Services in Arklow
National Services Day is a national thank you and acknowlegdement to all frontline state and voluntary services.
Arklow Person of the Year 2018
Arklow's Person of the Year, Mary Nolan Hickey
Virgin Media Ireland
Virgin Media's Project Lightning Network Expansion in Ireland has now reached 900,000 customers.
Arklow Enterprise Event
Gary McKenzie and Daithi O'Se
Magnus Monitors Wins "Best Use of Technology"
Magnus™ Monitors, used extensively by Glen Fuels, took home the award for Best Use of Technology at the Arklow Chamber Awards 2024
Glen Fuels Fuel Card
Putting You In Complete Control of Costs
Craft Fair at Bridgewater Shopping Centre
From 12 noon to 6pm on the first Sunday of every month.
Arklow blog January 2018
New additions to the Glen Fuels team and lots of community initiatives to start the year.
Arklow Best Kept Large Town in Tidy Towns
Arklow is Best Kept Large Town in Tidy Towns 2019
Wicklow Hospice Legends Football Fundraiser
Meet football legends Paul Scholes, Clayton Blackmore, Keith Gillespie and Brian McClair
Arklow & District Awards
Employee of the Year
ARKLOW TOWN – PARADE GROUND PUBLIC REALM SCHEME
New plans for Parade Ground area of Arklow go on public display
AIB 5k Run 2019
By popular demand the Arklow Cancer Support 5k Run is back this weekend.
Gary McKenzie Arklow Chamber, President
Glen Fuels Arklow depot manager, Gary McKenzie takes over the reins as President of the Arklow and District Chamber of Commerce.
Leaking Oil Tank
Never try to repair a cracked or leaking oil tank.
International Women's Day
After the success of last year's celebrations, International Women's Day lunch returns to Arklow.
Arklow - a destination for business and tourism
Arklow – a business and tourist destination.
Arklow's Festive Cheer
Win a prize fund in excess of €2,000 at your Glen Fuels Arklow depot.
Welcome to Glen Fuels Arklow
We’re proud to announce our first anniversary in Arklow and the 30th birthday of Glen Fuels!
Arklow Enterprise Town
Gary McKenzie was guest speaker at the Arklow Enterprise Town initiative.
Glen Fuels Chooses Arklow
Celebrating one year in business; celebrating Arklow.

Never Run Out of Oil
Always have oil in the tank with Glen Fuels and Magnus™ Monitors.
Suitable for homes, farms and businesses.
- FREE for Budget Plan customers
- Special offers for Agri and Commercial customers

Glen Fuel Card
For personal and professional use.
Discounts at Glen Fuels and Circle K:
- Unleaded and diesel
- Adblue and lubricants
- Car wash