Arklow Localities Wicklow Ireland

Arklow (An tInbhear Mór in Irish, meaning "the large estuary") is situated at the mouth of the Avoca river. 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. The town is situated on the N11, the Dublin-Wexford corridor with good rail links to both.

• Arklow.ie - Official resource website with local news, business and localities travel information.
• Arklow Parish Council - Information on the services available.

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