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County Wicklow

By Bernd Biege, About.com

Wicklow - Glendalough Round Tower

Wicklow - Glendalough Round Tower

© 2006 Bernd Biege licensed to About.com, Inc.
Irish:
Contae Chill Mantáin
Literal Meaning:
Wicklow" derives from the Scandinavian vikingr ló, meaning "Meadow of the Vikings" - the Irish name means "Church of Mantán".
Province:
Leinster
Irish Car Registration:
WW
County Town:
Wicklow
Other Important Towns:
Arklow, Baltinglass, Blessington, Bray, Dunlevin, Greystones, Rathdrum
Size:
2,025 Kilometers square
Population:
126,330 (2006)
Places of Interest:
Baltinglass Abbey, Baltinglass Hill Fort, Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains
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