WICKLOW

The word Wicklow is of Norsic origin and it means Viking Meadow. Wicklow contains many Geographical features such as Powerscourt Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Ireland; the Wicklow Mountains and a granite ridge which cuts through Wicklow, containing the Sally Gap and the Wicklow Gap. Glendalough, a former monastic settlement in County Wicklow, was founded by Saint Kevin, now referred to as St Kevin of Glendalough.

County Wicklow, just south of Dublin, is known as the 'Garden of Ireland'.

The Wicklow Mountains are home to several major sights such as the monastic complex of Glendalough and the magnificent gardens of Powerscourt. The rugged Wicklow landscape is a haven for both walkers and climbers.

Two of the county's main resorts, Arklow and Bray, are located in the east of the county.

Central Wicklow is a mass of domed granite mountains, penetrated by deep glens and wooded valleys, and contains some of the finest scenery in Ireland.

Beside the River Vartry, just east of the town of Ashford, are the breathtaking Mount Usher Gardens. Designed in 1868 by Edward Walpole, these romantic gardens contain many rare shrubs and trees, from Chinese conifers and bamboos to Mexican pines and pampas grass.

Wicklow has some outstanding landscapes including lakes, mountains and coastline.

HOSPITALS

ESTATE AGENTS

Byrne, H.J. & Co. Ltd.
87 Main Street
Bray
Co. Wicklow
Phone : 2862113
Fax : 2861643
E-Mail : info@hjbyrne.com

Byrne, P V Ltd
23 Upper Main Street
Arklow
Co Wicklow
Phone : (0402) 29396
Fax : (0402) 29397
E-Mail : pbyrneauctioneers@eircom.net
Website : http://www.pvbyrne.iavi.ie

Delahunt, A S Ltd
Ashford
Co. Wicklow
Phone : (0404) 40183
Fax : (0404) 40367
Website : http://www.asdelahunt.com

Murphy, Simon
Property Centre
Blessington
Co. Wicklow
Phone : (045) 851652
Fax : (045) 851653
E-Mail : murphyproperty@eircom.net

Sherry FitzGerald Myles Doyle
Main Street
Arklow
Co. Wicklow
Phone : (0402) 32367
Fax : (0402) 31158
E-Mail : info@sherryfitzmylesdoyle.com

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