Arklow Town Historical Sites
There are many places of interest dotted around Arklow and the surrounding area hold importance in our history. Many are lost to the past...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 22, 20211 min read
The Outsider Bar, Lounge & Restaurant
Right in the middle of Main Street Arklow, you’ll find the family-run Midway Bar & Lounge. Serving traditional hearty bar food and...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 21, 20212 min read
Religious Sites of Arklow
Lady’s Well was situated near Arklow Rock and near to a church called Chapel Hogan. It is commonly known as The Grotto and in the pas...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 21, 20211 min read
Darcy McGee’s
Conveniently located on Main Street in the heart of Arklow, you will be more than happy with the friendly atmosphere and comfortable...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 20, 20211 min read
Jack Whites Inn
A short drive north of Arklow on the N11, close to Brittas Bay, is Jack Whites Inn serving hearty food in the traditional Irish way,...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 19, 20212 min read
The Mottee Stone
The Mottee Stone is a huge granite boulder, weighing about 150 tons, situated on a high point near the hamlet of Conary, not far from...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 19, 20211 min read
Fitzgerald’s Avoca
This traditional Irish country pub situated in the village of Avoca, is a popular stop off point for many visitors to the area...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 18, 20212 min read
The Avoca Mines
On the banks of the River Avoca between The Meetings of the Waters and the village of Avoca, the Avoca Mines once straddled the valley...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 17, 20211 min read
Avoca Courthouse Heritage Centre
Located in the centre of the village, the Avoca Heritage Centre is in a bright Ochre colour building, formerly a Courthouse, right next...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 17, 20211 min read
The Meetings
Situated in one of the most scenic beauty spots in all of Wicklow, The Meetings is a country B&B, bar, off licence/shop and...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Mickey Finn’s Pub
As winner of numerous awards such as SKY Irish Tourist Bar of the year 2015, Leinster's Best Tourist Pub 2019 and VFI's Best Food Pub,...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 15, 20211 min read
Acton’s Country Pub
Enjoy a creamy pint in the lively surroundings of Acton’s Country Pub at Macreddin Village near Aughrim. Blazing fires during the cold...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 14, 20211 min read
Jacob’s Well Rathdrum
Adjacent to Jacob’s Well Bed and Breakfast is the wonderful award-winning gastro pub with a reputation for quality, style and traditional...
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Arklow Town Team
Feb 2, 20211 min read
Michael Dwyer Bar & Lounge
The Glenmalure Lodge is situated in the heart of the longest glacial valley in Ireland. After a long day taking in the sites or walking...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 31, 20211 min read
Arklow Music Festival
Ask anyone what Arklow is known for and they will tell you about the wonderful Music and Arts scene that thrives in every corner of the...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 31, 20211 min read
Kenny’s Harbour Bar
One of the longest established traditional hostelries in Arklow, established in 1883, Kenny’s of the Harbour is an authentic old-style...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 30, 20211 min read
Arklow Seabreeze Festival
Arklow Seabreeze Festival has grown from a four-day event to a two week-long street festival with plenty of entertainment for all the....
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 30, 20211 min read
The Gin Mill
One of Arklow’s best loved pubs, the Gin Mill is situated on Main Street. With regular live entertainment, sporting events shown on big...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 29, 20211 min read
Arklow RNLI Maritime Festival
The Arklow RNLI Maritime Festival takes place on August Bank holiday at South quayside and around town, continuing the tradition of one...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 29, 20211 min read
The Gallery Bar
The Gallery Bar is located on Main Street Arklow with great live music every weekend. All Live Sports shown. Regular darts, Texas Hold’em...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Arklow Halloween Festival
Halloween in Arklow has always been one of the highlights of the calendar year and for years the there was a spooky Halloween Parade on...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 28, 20211 min read
The Railway Tavern
John Joe's Arklow is a long-established traditional pub which has been recently renovated by its new owners. Significant investment has...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Arklow Christmas Festival
Arklow Christmas Festival is organised by a dedicated group of volunteers to bring a festive atmosphere to Arklow in the run up to...
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Arklow Town Team
Jan 27, 20211 min read
The Corner House / Maisey Kelly’s
This colourful pub is hard to miss at the top of Arklow’s Main Street - Maisey Kelly’s and The Corner House offers a friendly, fun...
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