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Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Arklow (An tInbhear Mór in Irish, meaning "the large estuary") is a historic town in County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland. Founded by the Vikings in the ninth century A.D., and the location of one of the bloodiest battles of the 1798 rebellion, it is now a thriving commuter town.

Arklow is situated at the mouth of the River Avoca, the longest river entirely within County Wicklow. The town is divided by the river, which is crossed by the Nineteen Arches Bridge, a stone arch bridge linking the south or main part of the town with the north part, called Ferrybank.

Gardens

Ram House Gardens

Gorey, Co. Wexford

The Ram House, nestling behind a stone wall and a wicket gate, its Georgian fanlight draped in roses and clematis, looks like a Beatrix Potter illustration. The cottage style garden lives up to the image and is packed with interest and full of in ...

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Golf

Courtown Golf Club

Courtown, Co. Wexford
Course Type: Parkland

Courtown Golf Club is a picturesque and challenging golf course located 5 km from the North Wexford town of Gorey. Founded in 1936 the golf course was upgraded to 18 holes in 1974. It was built on a piece of land that was once part of the old Cou ...

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Self Catering

Wicklow Lighthouse

Wicklow, Co. Wicklow

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What's On

Gorey Farmers Market - County Wexford - Saturdays

Gorey Farmers Market

Gorey Community School Car Park, Esmonde Street, Gorey, County Wexford

Saturday : 9AM to 2PM

Contact: Pat Roche - 087 794 8830 www.wexfordfarme ...

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Tourist Attractions

Wicklow Mountains National Park

Glendalough, Co. Wicklow

Wicklow Mountains National Park covers much of upland Wicklow and contains a variety of attractions and recreational activities that are popular with city dwellers, history enthusiasts and tourists alike. It is spread over an area of nearly 2 ...

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Wedding Venues

The BrookLodge Hotel & Wells Spa

Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow

Surrounded by the spectacular scenery of County Wicklow, yet only 50 minutes drive from South Dublin, this hotel is spacious and welcoming, with elegant country house furnishings, open fires and plenty of places for guests to mill around comforta ...

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