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Wicklow

Wicklow is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland. It is located on the east coast of Ireland, south of Dublin.

Type CityPopulation 12,957

Why go

  • Town in County Wicklow, Ireland.
  • Served by Ballymoney Airfield.

History

Wicklow is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland. It is located on the east coast of Ireland, south of Dublin. According to the 2022 census, it had a population of 12,957 people. The town is to the east of the M11 route between Dublin and Wexford. It also has railway links to Dublin, Wexford, Arklow, and Rosslare Europort. There is also a commercial port for timber and textile imports. The River Vartry is the main river flowing through the town.

Restaurants & places to go

Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00 · Abbey Street, Wicklow, A67 KF58 · operawicklow.ie
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00 · Wicklow, A67 KD27 · thewilds.ie
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:30-16:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Wicklow, A67 KD27 · thewilds.ie
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Cafe · cafe · Abbey Street, A67 PP78 · thefirehouse.ie
Indoor
Cafe · cafe · 14-15 Leitrim Place, A67 Y429 · thegreydogwicklow.ie
Indoor

23 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Newcastle Aerodrome 10 km to the centre
Newcastle, WW, IE
Outdoor
Ballymoney Airfield 5.9 km to the centre
WW, IE
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ballymoney Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wicklow. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach