Located at Bridgewater Shopping Centre, with a great location overlooking the River Avoca and the 19 Arches Bridge, Eddie Rocket’s Diner is a popular family run franchise. Home to world famous 100% Irish Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Tenders, Fries, Shakes & Malts. All food is cooked to order and packed with flavour with rock solid service as well as killer tunes on the side! Now Open for Delivery, Call or Click and Collect. Plentiful parking within Bridgewater Shopping Centre. Open: Usually- Daily 12pm to 10pm. Currently Takeaway only Thurs-Sun 1pm to 8.30pm Address: Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Web: www.eddierockets.ie North Quay, Tel: 0402 29579 Wicklow.

Woodenbridge is the second oldest golf course in Ireland - the first officially documented game of golf here took place way back in 1884 before the club was opened to all who wished to play in 1894. For 100 years, 9 holes were played here until 1994 when Paddy Merrigan was commissioned to design the additional nine-hole layout and extend Woodenbridge to a Par 71, 18-hole course. Today Woodenbridge Golf Course is one of Ireland’s top parkland courses and spans 6,341 yards. Surrounded by rivers and mature forests, Woodenbridge Golf Club is situated just 7km from Arklow, where the Avoca and Aughrim rivers meet. Woodenbridge was described by the legendary Joe Carr as “Ireland’s Augusta” and “The most scenic golf course in Ireland, a hidden gem” and in the 2012 Golfer's Guide to Ireland Woodenbridge was nominated as ‘Leinster's Hidden Gem’. The Woodenbridge Clubhouse offers all the facilities that the visiting golfer would expect including a large changing area with shower facilities and golf buggy and trolly hire. There is a fully stocked golf shop offering a wide range of equipment and attire. Upstairs, The Pheasantry Restaurant and bar area provide great views over the course, with most of the course's holes in eyeshot, and food is served from 10:00am to 9:30pm daily with seating for up to 70 people. Open: Daily, all year round. Visitors Welcome – availability and booking via the website. Address Woodenbridge Golf Club, web: www.woodenbridge.ie Vale of Avoca, Email: reception@woodenbridge.ie Arklow, Phone: 0402 35202 Co. Wicklow

The classic global fast-food chain known for burger, fries and shakes! Located on the outskirts of Arklow Town, there is sit in, drive through and take away options available. Open from breakfast til late. Open 7 days a week. Pettits Supermarket, Wexford Rd, Arklow, Co. Wicklow (0402) 39874

The Brewery Bistro Restaurant at the Wicklow Brewery in Redcross Village is situated in an old bakery where the Williams Family have strived to keep a lot of that real rustic charm alive. The original shelving along with a bridge section of the first floor is still visible as is the old bakery stone wall. The Bistro is lit up by candle light which provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere perfect for that special occasion. The wonderful aromas from the brewery drift through the Brewery Bistro Restaurant, reminiscent of bread baking in the old bakery days. Head Chef Imi Pardi works hard to marry all Wicklow Brewery beers with the Bistro Menu, making for some unique and innovative dishes. Open Monday to Saturday from 6.00 pm. Sunday from 12:30 pm Address: Main Street, Web: www.wicklowbrewery.ie/mickey-finns/brewery-bistro.html Redcross, Tel: 0404 41661 Co. Wicklow.

The Smokhouse is Open from Spring to Autumn. On the banks of the River Aughrim, the Smokehouse Restaurant is a brand-new outdoor dining destination at The Woodenbridge Hotel and promises to be the venue of the summer, with 180sqm of sheltered outdoor seating. Using their very own smokehouse rig and a variety of garden grown herbs, the Smokehouse will offer a unique collection of smoked meats, seafood and vegetarian options. Kick back and relax under a vast stretch tent that shades and shelters from the Irish weather, with wooden floors underfoot. The Smokehouse is the ideal location for your post lockdown catchup with friends and family! The Smokehouse is sure to continue the 400 year tradition of timeless hospitality that is long associated with the Woodenbridge Hotel. Plentiful free customer parking available onsite. Open Daily from 12.30pm - 9pm. Spring to Autumn - check for exact dates. Address: Vale of Avoca, Web: www.woodenbridgehotel.com/eat-drink Arklow, Email: reservations@woodenbridgehotel.com Co. Wicklow. Tel: 0402 35146

The Goldmine’s Bistro at The Woodenbridge Hotel, in the Vale of Avoca, has a solid reputation for its top quality locally produced food, served with authentic Irish hospitality. As Ireland’s oldest hotel, the Woodenbridge Hotel is a tourist hotspot where visitors appreciate the genuine welcome and cosy atmosphere. The Goldmines Bistro team pride themselves on using locally sourced food to create menus with something to suit all tastes, including popular traditional dishes with a twist and more modern creations which includes new vegan offerings. With roaring fires in the colder Winter months and a refreshing breeze filtering through in the Summer, the Goldmines Bistro is the ideal spot to enjoy traditional dishes with a modern twist- very like the hotel itself! Plentiful free customer parking available onsite. Open Daily from 12.30pm - 9pm. Address: Vale of Avoca, Web: www.woodenbridgehotel.com/eat-drink Arklow, Email: reservations@woodenbridgehotel.com Co. Wicklow. Tel: 0402 35146

Tick-Tock Activity Farm is located in rolling Wicklow countryside just 4km from Arklow Town and caters for toddlers, up to 10-year-olds. Meet all the farmyard friends, paint on the activity bus, enjoy the indoor and outdoor play areas, pet corner, tractors and much more. At Tick-Tock Activity farm your children will have a fun filled day holding and feeding a wide variety of animals including rabbits, sheep, and donkeys. Meet George and Oscar the pot belied pigs, Coco and Fudge the Jacob sheep, Snowbell the white horse and her companion Ruby the donkey, Bluebell and Daisy who are of course cows, not to mention Ollie the Alpaca and all the other farmyard friends waiting to meet you and tell you all about themselves and what they can eat. Visit the Activity Bus where you can paint pictures of the animals you meet as well as other amazing creative and educational activities. Have buckets of fun in the outdoor and indoor play areas. Drive the mini tractors or drop in and play with Bella the Rabbit and her furry friends in Pets Corner. Adults wishing to take a break can enjoy a traditional scones, tea, and coffee in the onsite coffee shop, or outside on one of the picnic benches. Open: Open Daily during summer season – 11am to 5pm. Address: Thomastown, Email: ticktockfarm@hotmail.com Arklow, Phone: 0402 33624 Co Wicklow.

The multi-award winning Strawberry Tree Restaurant located at the BrookLodge Hotel in Macreddin Village is Ireland’s first certified Organic Restaurant. Diners at The Strawberry Tree have the option of either a 5 course Dinner Menu or a 9 course Tasting Menu with both menus showcasing Wild and Organic Foods that have been expertly prepared by The Strawberry Tree Brigade. The innovative cuisine is matched by the dramatic surroundings, which includes a walk-in Wild Foods Pantry, featuring much of the produce foraged and prepared by the crew during the season, as well as a selection of meats, cured in our own Smoke House and great Irish cheeses. Due to the unique nature of The Strawberry Tree restaurant is recommended you book your table in advance to avoid disappointment. Plentiful free customer parking available onsite. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30pm - 9:30pm Address: BrookLodge & Web: www.brooklodge.com/en/strawberry-tree-restaurant/ Macreddin Village, Email: info@brooklodge.com Arklow, Tel: 0402 36444 Co. Wicklow.

Falconry is one of Ireland’s oldest field sports, dating from the 12th century. But it’s not the tradition of falconry that attracts people these days, it’s the mesmerising birds themselves! Would you like to engage hands-on with these beautiful birds? See them up close in the beautiful surroundings of Woodenbridge, deep in the Garden of Ireland. Falconry Ireland is situated in rolling countryside on the banks of the historic Goldmines River, just 7km from Arklow. Apart from the active practice of falconry, the Centre offers an important educational and photographic facility where visitors can experience these magnificent birds up close and intimately. You’ll have the opportunity to handle a trained hawk and enjoy the thrill of seeing it flying free and returning to your gloved fist! Open: Open by Appointment. Woodenbridge, web: https://falconryofireland.ie Arklow, Email: falconryireland@yahoo.com Co Wicklow Phone: 0402 94367 / 086 4580601

La Taverna Armento at the BrookLodge Hotel, Macreddin Village, features a full Southern Italian menu, based on the magnificent foods available from the countryside surrounding the Village of Armento in the province of Basilicata. The connection with this part of Italy came about with the marriage of Deirdre Doyle, of Aughrim Village, to Michele Canosa, of Armento, leading to Michele helping to source products like Organic Olive Oil, Organic Balsamic and Organic Coffee. Today, most of Macreddin’s chefs have visited Amento Town and have had the opportunity of meeting with the Artisan farmers and producers, and working closely with the local chefs, to bring to you the authentic taste of Southern Italy, with Pizzas fired in the Wood Oven and Fresh Pastas from the Hob. Plentiful free customer parking available onsite. Open: 5:30pm to 9:30pm, 5 days a week off-peak / 7 days a week in peak season – call the restaurant to book your table in advance. Address: BrookLodge & Web: www.brooklodge.com/en/la-taverna-armento Macreddin Village, Email: info@brooklodge.com Co. Wicklow. Tel: 0402 36444

Driving inland 13km from Arklow will bring you to the Meeting of the Waters, a scenic beauty-spot where the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers come together to form the Avoca River. The ‘Meetings’ as the locals call it, is the place where the famous Irish Poet Thomas Moore penned his renowned song, “The Meeting of the Waters”. “There is not in this wide world a valley so sweet As that vale in whose bosom the bright waters meet! Oh the last rays of feeling and life must depart Ere the bloom of that valley shall fade from my heart” Thomas Moore Thomas Moore is considered Ireland’s National Bard. He was born at in Dublin in May 1779 and educated at Trinity College. His time at Trinity coincided with the turmoil following the French Revolution and a number of his fellow students such as Robert Emmett were supporters of the United Irishmen movement, although Moore himself was not a member. He is commemorated in several locations – there is a large bronze statue of Moore near Trinity College Dublin and busts at The Meeting of the Waters and at Central Park, New York. Many composers such as Spontini and Schumann have set his poems to music. Read more about the area on the interpretive panels at the Park and enjoy the peace and tranquility by the waters’ edge where there are often horses drinking in the shallow waters. The Park is a lovely spot for a picnic on a nice day at one of the tables provided. Open: 24 hour access Address: Meetings of the Waters, Avoca, Co Wicklow Access: Ramp and paved paths provided Parking: in the adjacent parking zones (free)

Tucked in behind Main Street, in the beautiful village of Aughrim in the South County Wicklow hills, is The Grainstore Restaurant. The dedicated team of Aishlinn, Chef Blake and team members Joanne and Sheenagh aim to produce high quality food at a reasonable price in an enjoyable and family friendly environment. They are passionate about sourcing good quality local ingredients and look forward to extending you a warm welcome to Aughrim. On street parking is free outside the restaurant. Open: Thursday to Saturday for dinner, & Friday to Sunday for Lunch service. Address: Main Street, Web: http://grainstore.ie/ Aughrim, Email: grainstoreaughrim@gmail.com Wicklow. Tel: 0402 94004