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Avoca, Co. Wicklow

Avoca is a picturesque little town near Arklow, in County Wicklow situated on the River Avoca.

The Avoca area has been associated with its famous copper mines for many years and the valley has been immortalised by Thomas Moore in the famous song The Meeting of the Waters.

Avoca is also famous for its handweaving. Avoca Handweavers are based in Avoca.

Gardens

National Garden Exhibition Centre

Delgany, Co. Wicklow

To describe the National Garden Exhibition Centre as inspirational would be an understatement. The brainchild of nurseryman Tim Wallace, his wife Suzanne and garden designer Gordon Ledbetter, the idea was to show the best in garden design for a v ...

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Golf

Macreddin Golf Club

Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow
Course Type: Parkland

Incorporating 160 acres of Macreddin Valley, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, Macreddin Golf Club is a challenging Paul McGinley designed par 72 championship parkland golf course that plays over 7,173 yards from the back markers. ...

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Self Catering

Wicklow Lighthouse

Wicklow, Co. Wicklow

Wicklow Head Lighthouse has safeguarded and decorated the scenic Wicklow coastline since 1781. It is a peace seeker’s haven with inspiring and refreshing views of the Irish Sea. The landscape and scenery surrounding the lighthouse provide a ...

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What's On

Aughrim Farmers Market - Co Wicklow - Saturdays

Aughrim Farmers Market - Saturdays 11am-2pm

Aughrim Park Pavillion, Aughrim, Co Wicklow

Contact: Caroline Dillon 086 086 5838

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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

Druids Glen Resort

Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow

In a stunning location between the sea and the mountains, and adjacent to Druids Glen Golf Club, this luxurious hotel just south of Dublin makes a fine venue for the larger wedding - and, for guests who can take a few days break, it has outstandi ...

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