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

Nougat queen Miena secures new deal after television appearance

A West Wicklow business woman featured in a new television series which aired on RTÉ on recently.

Publish: Saturday 16th March 12:00am

Lifesaving club excels at still water contest

Wicklow Surfing Lifesaving Club had a strong team of 33 competitors, from juniors through to masters, taking part in the National Still Water Lifesaving Championships held in University of Limerick.

Publish: Saturday 16th March 12:00am

Redcross Taekwondo Club fly to Barcelona for major competition

Six Athletes belonging to Redcross Taekwondo have jetted off to Barcelona to take part in an Open Championships involving 26 countries in all.

Publish: Saturday 16th March 12:00am

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