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

Planning for 133 homes in Ashford

An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for a 133 unit residential development at Ballinahinch, Ashford.

Publish: Saturday 12th September 12:00am

Project will see burial records on new digital map

A proposed project for Rathnew Cemetery will provide recorded details of all those interred in the cemetery.

Publish: Saturday 12th September 12:00am

Council aims to compile report into providing new pool

Wicklow County Council aims to carry out a full report into the potential to develop lands near the Avon Hotel in Blessington for sporting purposes, including the possible provision of a swimming pool.

Publish: Saturday 12th September 12:00am

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