County Wicklow is a county on the east coast of the Ireland, immediately south of Dublin. Area: 2,024 km² (781 square miles). The county is bordered by the Irish Sea and the counties of Carlow, Kildare, Wexford and two parts of what was County Dublin, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and South Dublin. The county is part of the "Greater Dublin Area". Wicklow is known as "The Garden of Ireland" because of its scenery.

Arklow is a historic town in County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland. Founded by the Vikings in the ninth century A.D., and the location of one of the bloodiest battles of the 1798 rebellion, it is now a thriving commuter town with a population of 11,721 according to the provisional 2006 census statistics. It is the second largest town in Co. Wicklow. Arklow is situated at the mouth of the River Avoca, the longest river entirely within County Wicklow. The town is divided by the river, which is crossed by the Nineteen Arches Bridge, a stone arch bridge linking the south or main part of the town with the north part, called Ferrybank.

Ashford in County Wicklow lies on the R772 regional road. Until recently Ashford was on the main Dublin - Wexford route, the N11, but was bypassed by the new N11 in 2004. This has made a great change to the traffic problem that was before the bypass was installed. Ashford is about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Rathnew, which is on the outskirts of Wicklow Town. The Mount Usher Gardens and Arboretum are located in the village.

Avoca is a small town near Arklow, in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. It is situated on the River Avoca. Avoca is the village where the BBC series Ballykissangel was filmed. In 1966, Avoca was one of the locations used in the film "Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon".

Baltinglass is a town in south-west County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated on the River Slaney near the border with County Carlow and County Kildare, on the N81 road.

Blessington is a town in County Wicklow, Ireland. Located on the N81 which connects Dublin to Tullow. Since 2000, Blessington's population has increased substantially. It is believed to be over 6,000 at the moment.

Bray  is a town in northern County Wicklow, Ireland. It is a busy urban centre and seaside town of 31,901 people, making it the fourth largest town in Ireland (excluding the five cities). It is situated about 20 km (12 mi) south of Dublin on the eastern coast. The town is the location of some industry, is home for many who commute to Dublin by car or rail, is a market town for the surrounding area and still attracts tourists particularly from Dublin at weekends. The town straddles the Dublin-Wicklow border, with a portion of the northern suburbs situated in County Dublin. Bray is home to Ireland's only dedicated film studios, Ardmore Studios.

Enniskerry is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland, with a population of 2,672 according to the 2006 census. The town is situated on the Glencullen River in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains to the east of the island, some 24 km (15 mi) south of Dublin. The R117 road, colloquially known as "The Twenty-One Bends" connects the town to the main N11 road to Dublin. The 185 Dublin Bus route connects the village hourly to Bray, the nearest large town.

Glenealy is a village 8 km (5 mi) west of Wicklow Town, in County Wicklow, on the R752. The Dublin - Rosslare railway line also passes through the village. Since the extension of the N11 dual-carriageway from Dublin to within 5 km (3 mi) of the village in 2004, it has been undergoing rapid growth, attracting people commuting to Dublin.

Greystones is a coastal town in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is located on Ireland’s east coast, 8 km (5 miles) south of Bray and 27 km (17 mi) south of Dublin (it is within the Greater Dublin Area), with a population in the region of 15,000. The town’s name is derived from a one kilometre stretch of coastal grey rocks situated between two beaches; this rocky area is known as the sea front. The harbour area and the railway station are at the northern and southern ends respectively. The North Beach, which begins at the harbour, is a stony beach and some of its length is overlooked by the southern cliffs of Bray Head, which are subject to erosion. The South Beach is a broad expansive sandy beach about one kilometre long. It is a Blue Flag beach and receives many visitors and tourists, mainly in the summer.

Hollywood is a village in west County Wicklow, Ireland. It is located on the R756, Wicklow Gap road, just 2km from its junction with the N81 national secondary route. A population of less the 100 people registered in the 2002 Census, though the community draws from a larger area which consists of about 500 people.

Kilcoole is a village in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. It is 3 km (1.9 mi) south of Greystones, 14 km (9 mi) north of Wicklow town, and approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of Dublin. It was used as the set for the successful Irish television series Glenroe, which ran through the 1980s and 1990s. The village is currently expanding rapidly and is a dormitory town for many workers commuting to Dublin and Bray.

Newtownmountkennedy is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is just off the N11 road to Wexford, just south of Kilpedder and south-west of Greystones. It is about 14 km (9 mi) north of Wicklow Town approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Dublin. The R772 regional road passes through the village. This was the main Dublin-Wexford route, the N11, but the village was bypassed by the new N11 dual carriageway in 1990.

Rathdrum is a village in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. It is situated high on the western side of the beautiful Avonmore Valley and offers the tourist majestic views of the River Avonmore, which flows through the Vale of Clara. Rathdrum is an ideal location for hill walking, cycling, canoeing and touring. Pubs, lounges and restaurants offer good value day and night service and entertainment.

Roundwood is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It was listed as having a population of 518 in the census of 2002. It is located on the R755 road which is part of the main route from Dublin to Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains. At 238 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest villages in Ireland.

Shillelagh is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. The town was planned as part of the Fitzwilliam estate in the 17th century. Nearby Coolattin House (designed by John Carr and built around 1800) was the seat of the FitzWilliam Estate. Tomnafinnoge Oak Wood is the largest remaining oak forest in Ireland. One of only two Cork Oaks in Ireland exists in Shillelagh.

Wicklow is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland. Located south of the capital Dublin on the east coast of Ireland, it has a population of 10,070[1] according to the Census 2006. The town lies along the N11 route between Dublin and Wexford. Wicklow is also connected to the rail network with Dublin commuter services now extending to the town. Additional services connect with Arklow, Wexford and Rosslare, a main Ferry Port. There is also a commercial port, mainly importing timber.

 

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