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.
|