Our History
The name Wicklow probably comes from the old Viking word ‘Vykyngelo’, which means ‘meadow of the Vikings’.
The Irish name for Wicklow is Cill Mhantáin. The story goes that when St. Patrick tried to land his ships in the area, his party was attacked by locals. One of St. Patrick’s party had a tooth knocked out in the fight. Then, when he returned later to set up a church there, he was given the name Manntach (toothless one). After that, the area was called ‘Cill Mhantáin’, meaning ‘church of the toothless one’.
The Normans, who came to dominate the area more than 600 years later, preferred the non-Gaelic placename. They used the name Wicklow, which survives to this day. (Source)
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Useful Info
| Towns | More Info / Links |
|---|---|
| Arklow | Town website (link) Wikipedia (link) |
| Bray | Town website (link) Wikipedia (link) |
| Greystones | Town website (link) Wikipedia (link) |
| Wicklow Town | Town website (link) Make a move to Wicklow Town (link) |
| Community | More Info / Links |
|---|---|
| Meetups | Wicklow Nordic Walking (link) |
| Environment | Tidy Towns (link) Environmental information and resources (link) |
| Transport | More Info / Links |
|---|---|
| Airport | Getting to Dublin Airport (link) Irish Tourist Transport Guide (link) |
| Rail | Irish Rail (link) |
| Bus | Bus Éireann (link) |
| Taxi | Golden Pages (link) |
| Tech Requirements | More Info / Links |
|---|---|
| Broadband Providers | There are six main broadband providers in Wicklow. – Sky – eir – Vodafone – Pure Telecom – Digiweb – Regional Broadband Source : Switcher.ie |
| Tech Hub | Digital Strategy and Broadband Plan (link) |
| Co-working spaces | Hub13 Wicklow Hub Arklow Business Enterprise Centre Bray Coworking |
| Outdoor Activities | More Info / Links |
|---|---|
| Hiking | Wicklow Hiking and Adventure Group (link) Hiking in Wicklow (link) The Wicklow Way Meetup (link) |
| Greenway | Blessington Greenway Walk (link) Grade: Easy Distance: 6.5 kms Estimated time: 1.5 hrs |
| Indoor Activities | More Info /Links |
|---|---|
| Dance | Salsa Classes in Bray (link) |
| Aquarium | SeaLife Bray (link) |
| Escape Room | FourFront Games (link) |
| Social Media | More Info / Links |
|---|---|
| Wicklow County Council Visit Wicklow Wicklow News | |
| Facebook Pages | Visit Wicklow Wicklow Town |
| Visit Wicklow |
“Sweet Vale of Avoca! How calm could I rest In thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best; Where the storms that we feel in this cold world should cease, and our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace.”
Thomas Moore, ‘The Vale of Avoca’, 1807
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