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Arklow ( / ˈɑːrkloʊ / ARK-loh; from Old Norse Arnkell-ló 'meadow of Arnkell'; [2] Irish: An tInbhear Mór, lit. 'the great estuary') is a town in County Wicklow on the southeast coast of Ireland. The town is overlooked by Ballymoyle Hill. It was founded by the Vikings in the ninth century.
Arklow Pottery has been an important part of Arklow and Ireland’s social landscape since its establishment in 1934, until its eventual closure in 1998. This website aims to capture some of the heritage and history of Arklow Pottery through the years.
Feb 25, 2015 · Arklow is a lively town in the southern corner of county Wicklow. Arklow was, in its day, one of the busiest ports in Ireland and a renowned centre for boat building and sea fishing as well as having a fine tradition in the pottery industry.
Apr 21, 2023 · Arklow is a town steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty. Arklow Maritime Museum. The entrance to the Museum is a small doorway between 2 eateries on the outside of the Bridgewater shopping centre.
Feb 28, 2024 · The town of Arklow in Co Wicklow is one of the top-rated towns to live in Ireland. It is also a hugely popular tourist destination, boasting breathtaking seaside views and plenty of maritime history. Arklow was, in its day, one of the busiest ports in Ireland and a renowned center for boat building and sea fishing.
Arklow maritime and heritage museum. 'Centuries of Sea-faring Heritage - A Story Worth Telling'. You'll find us beside the red sea mine at the Bridgewater shopping centre, Arklow, Co.Wicklow. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm
Arklow Pottery was a pottery founded in 1934 and formally opened by Seán Lemass (Minister for Industry and Commerce) 29 July 1935 in South Quay, Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland. The company produced many decorative earthenware goods and general table crockery.
