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County Wicklow

Information on visiting and enjoying County Wicklow in the Province of Leinster.
Events in County Wicklow 2008
A calendar of events and festivals in County Wicklow - especially for visitors to Ireland.
County Wicklow
Basic Facts about County Wicklow
Traditional Music in Wicklow - Sessions in Local Pubs and Clubs
A list of Wicklow pubs and clubs hosting regular sessions of traditional music.
A Tour of the Wicklow Mountains
How about a drive through the Wicklow Mountains? There are many ways to take, here is one suggestion that takes in the Vale of Avoca, some stately homes, the Wicklow Gap, the massive reservoir near Blessington and, of course, Glendalough.
The Cinematic Drives of Wicklow
Any drive through the Wicklow Mountains never fails to impress, but how doe the thematic "Movie Drives" fare? Landscapes can be seen in movies like "Excalibur", "Michael Collins" and "Braveheart". But is it worth taking the drive if you are a fan of these blockbusters?
Climbing with High Ropes in Ireland
Climbing with high ropes will be the easiest (and safest) way to attempt mountain climbing in Ireland – by cutting out the mountain and presenting the climber with artificial challenges.
Glendalough Monastic Site and Lakes
Glendalough ranks among the most historic and beautiful places in Ireland. A visit from Dublin will take only a few hours - but is it worth it? Your About Guide to Ireland thinks it definitely is, let Bernd Biege explain.
Glendalough Monastic Site - An Image Gallery
Pictures from the medieval monastic site at Glendalough, County Wicklow; one of the must-see attractions of Ireland.
Paragliding in Wicklow and Wexford
Paragliding in Wicklow and Wexford may be the most eco-friendly way of seeing Ireland from above.
Wicklow's Historic Gaol (Wicklow Town)
As far as jails go, Wicklow's Historic Gaol is certainly worth a visit - these days you actually pay to get in and they let you out again without too much hassle. Which might come as a relief after seeing the exhibition.
East Coast and Midlands Tourism
Official tourism website for the East Coast and Midlands, the Leinster counties of Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly (North), Westmeath and Wicklow.
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