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

Visitors can walk through 'Gates of Hell' with new gaol experience

Wicklow Historic Gaol has added another string to its bow with the launch of a new virtual reality experience this week.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

Integration funding for Educate Together NS

Wicklow Educate Together National School has been allocated €5,000 under the Community Integration Fund 2019.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

Courthouse to close for works

Arklow Courthouse is to close temporarily as long-awaited renovation works get under way shortly.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

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