About Arklow
Arklow is a coastal market town in south County Wicklow, situated where the Avoca River meets the Irish Sea and serving as a regional centre for surrounding villages including Avoca, Redcross, Woodenbridge and Coolgreany. It has a settled, practical character, with established residential areas, a working-town feel and easy access to beaches, river scenery and the wider Wicklow countryside. Families are served by several primary schools and secondary education in and around the town, while nearby Gorey and Wicklow provide further services and alternatives. Arklow Railway Station offers regular southbound and northbound services, including commuting connections towards Dublin, and the town is also well placed for the N11/M11 corridor by car. Day-to-day shopping is concentrated around O'Connell's Shopping Centre and Bridgewater Shopping Centre, with Eason and Intersport Elverys among the recognisable town-centre names. Residents have a choice of cafés, traditional pubs and casual restaurants, while the coastal setting, Arklow Bay, the riverfront and nearby beaches provide opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation. Local leisure and community life includes GAA, football, rugby and water-based activities, with Avoca and the Vale of Avoca close by for scenic outings and heritage attractions.
Property Market in Arklow
Based on 68 properties for sale in Arklow
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What’s in Arklow
Schools
Irish-medium primary school serving children in Arklow and surrounding communities.
Mixed post-primary school offering education for students from Arklow and nearby areas.
Established secondary school providing post-primary education within the town.
Local primary school serving families in the Arklow area.
Nearby village primary school serving children from Avoca and its hinterland.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Convenient parking beside Arklow station for Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford rail services.
Mainline station with regular Irish Rail services north and south.
Town bus services connect with Dublin, Gorey, Wexford and surrounding Wicklow localities.
Strategic road corridor providing direct regional and Dublin commuting access by car.
Regional routes link Arklow with Avoca, Woodenbridge, Gorey and the coastal hinterland.
Amenities
Central shopping centre supporting everyday retail and services in Arklow.
Major local shopping destination with retail, food and essential services.
Coastal area offering seaside walks, views and access to local recreation.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Local indoor leisure facilities supporting swimming, fitness and family activities.
Established golf course offering recreational and club facilities near the town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local association football club providing teams and community participation.
Rugby club supporting youth and adult teams from the surrounding area.
Gaelic games club with football, hurling and community-based activities.
River-based club offering rowing and watersport participation on the Avoca.
Local museum reflecting Arklow's strong maritime, fishing and industrial heritage.
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