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

A little bit of magic at Wicklow Gaol

It was as if Harry Potter cast a 'Lumos' spell as the young wizard and his pals lit up Wicklow Gaol on Saturday night.

Publish: Saturday 16th November 12:00am

Annette on cloud nine after weekly shop win

Annette Kinch describes the moment when she got the call to say she'd won her weekly grocery shop in SuperValu as a nice surprise.

Publish: Saturday 16th November 12:00am

Investigation into three burglaries on same day

Wicklow gardai are investigating three burglaries which took place between the hours of 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday in Wicklow town.

Publish: Saturday 16th November 12:00am

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