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Wicklow

Wicklow coast, looks cool, was there once you know!The garden of Ireland. A natural scenic wonderland. A landscape rich in breathtaking scenery. Just down the road from the capital...

There are long sandy beaches which stretch enticingly along the length of the east coast. Wicklow is also a land of majestic mountains and spectacular valleys like Glenmalure, Glencree, Glenmacnass and the magnificent Glen of Imaal. But famous worldwide is the beautiful Glendalough, the valley of the two lakes, a monastic settlement built in the 6th century and still exuding a sense of peace and tranquility.

County Wicklow is a land of domed granite mountains and purple glens, of soft rolling hills and silvery streams rushing cool and clear from mountain and bogland to swell the rivers of the countryside, or dash headlong towards the sea.

Co Wicklow can boast a wide variety of products, services and attractions, which make it a desirable destination for a broad range of visitors. With a stunning variety of landscapes, from colourful mountain ranges to the sandy beaches straddling its unique coastline, the county is a haven for fans of outdoor pursuits as well as those taking a well earned break, with innovative and imaginative products and accommodation catering for the ever growing tourism market.

County Wicklow is known as the "Garden of Ireland" a name earned for its picturesque landscape, wonderful coastline, mountains and lakes. Wicklow is very fortunate to have an abundance of marvelous gardens and over twenty five golf courses.

Wicklow lies just south of Dublin city where quaint villages and vibrant towns have a great variety of accommodation, pubs and restaurants waiting to be discovered.

Wicklow has spectacular valleys like Glenmalure, Glencree, Glenmacnass and the magnificent Glen of Imaal. But famous worldwide is the beautiful Glendalough, the valley of the two lakes, a monastic settlement, founded in the 6th Century by St. Kevin. Wicklow is a walkers paradise.

Besides the spectacular scenery and the pace of life, the real appeal of Wicklow is her people. Their courtesy, wit and hospitality will captivate you and draw you back year after year to a unique holiday experience. This personal touch inhabits and extends very much into the local pub in County Wicklow. The families, management and staff in Wicklow's pubs will ensure that you will get maximum satisfaction from your stay.

Wherever you drink you will find that 'Cead Mile Failte' - a hundred thousand welcomes, is not an empty slogan in Wickow, but is in the hearts and on the lips of everyone you will meet on your visit inside and outside of Wicklow's pubs. It may be a quiet snug bar, or a modern luxury lounge, a traditional music house where the bodhran reigns supreme or pub which has the best gourmet food, Wicklow's pubs have it all ten fold.

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