Welcome to Arklow

Arklow (An tInbhear Mór, meaning the large estuary) is a historic town in in County Wicklow. Founded by the Viking in the ninth century A.D., and the location of one of the bloodiest battles of the 1798 Rebellion.

The town is divided by the River Avoca. Historically it was a major seafaring town, with both shipping and fishing using the port, and shipbuilding was a major industry.

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Arklow News from The Wicklow People

Fire guts former health centre

Gardaí in Carnew are investigating a serious fire at the old health centre in the town.

Publish: Saturday 22nd July 12:00am

Man who sold drugs was 'well aware what he was doing'

An Arklow man convicted of selling cocaine and cannabis was 'well aware of what he was doing' according to the judge, who handed the 24-year-old a prison term.

Publish: Saturday 22nd July 12:00am

Historic agreement between council and Chinese province

Wicklow County Council and the Hainan Province in China signed an official partnership agreement at the Wicklow County Campus in Rathnew last week.

Publish: Saturday 22nd July 12:00am

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