1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Ireland Travel

County Wicklow

By , About.com Guide

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
Explore Ireland Travel
About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Hot Winter Travel Deals

Check out these tips on finding the best airfare, hotel rates and cruise deals. More >

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Ireland Travel
  4. Dublin and Leinster
  5. County Wicklow
  6. Ireland - County Wicklow - Basic Facts about County Wicklow

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.