Things to do in Southern Wicklow
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Avondale House
Avondale House, a marvellous 209-hectare estate, dominated by a fine Palladian mansion, designed by James Wyatt in 1779, was the birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846–91), the ‘uncrowned king of Ireland’ and unquestionably one of the key figures in the Irish independence movement. It was his Irish headquarters. Of the house’s many highlights, the most impressive are the stunning vermilion-hued library (Parnell’s favourite room) and beautiful dining room.
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Kitty’s of Arklow
An Arklow institution, Kitty’s serves a great version of the usual bar food choices during the day – from beef burgers to fillets of plaice – while the evening menu tackles some exciting seafood dishes and an impressive range of meat dishes. It’s not new cuisine, but it’s a fine take on the classics.
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Maritime Museum
The town’s seafaring past is explored in the small maritime museum, which features a model of the Titanic, some salvaged items from the Lusitania and an extraordinary model of a ship – made from 10,000 matchsticks.
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Avoca Handweavers
This is the birthplace of the superstar of all Irish cottage industries, Avoca Handweavers, which is housed in Ireland’s oldest working mill.
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Jay K’s
The best pub in town for a decent meal, Jay K’s ( not named after Jamiroquai’s front man) serves up good steaks, chicken dinners and tasty salads.
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Organic Market
The village hosts an organic market on the first Sunday of the month during the summer months.
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