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

Pads dumped in car park ditch

Wicklow County Council are investigating the dumping of a load of incontinence pads at a scenic location in Wicklow town.

Publish: Saturday 16th September 12:00am

New nursing home in Donard gets go-ahead

Permission has been granted for a large nursing home in Donard consisting of 60 beds and eight dormer houses.

Publish: Saturday 16th September 12:00am

Huge interest in Enterprise Town

The Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town is coming back to Arklow and is set to be bigger than ever as a new venue at Glenart College has been secured.

Publish: Saturday 16th September 12:00am

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