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~ Wicklow harbour  2009 ~

Wicklow REGATTA Festival 

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Salthill Airshow 2009  ?

Bray Seafront Airshow 2009

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Pub's  ~

The Bridge Tavern - Bridge Street Wicklow .

My local , it also happens to be the birthplace of Wicklow's most famous seafarer  Captain Halpin, they serve a good pint , the decor has a maritime theme.Music every night.

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The Mariner - Main Street Wicklow .

Jimmy serves a good pint and the walls are full of maritime photo's .

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Maritime Places of interest to visit 

~ Wicklow Historic Gaol ~

Well worth a visit ...

Go onboard the convict ship Hercules and be transported to Austraila !

Located at Kilmainham Hill, Wicklow town.

Phone 0404 61599 for opening times March - October

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Arklow Maritime Museum

Arklow’s maritime history stretches back centuries, since being established by the Vikings . Today , Arklow Shipping Ltd has the largest fleet of ships flying the Irish flag. The museum is worth visiting to view the large collection of paintings , models and photographs of Arklow reflecting its long maritime tradition.

Telephone 0402 32868  for opening times

Located at St. Mary’s Road , Arklow town , just 3 minutes walk from the Tourist office .  

- Local Press Reports have said the Museum is moving to the Bridgewater Centre in 2008/2009 -

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National Sea-Life Centre -  Bray

Explore life under the sea in Giant aquarium’s with many sea creatures from Sea Horses to Sharks from around the Globe and our own seashore on display , l have taken my kids here on a few occasion’s and they ask to go back again , they were very impressed with the sharks especially at feeding time .

Telephone 01 2866939 for opening times

Website www.sealife.ie

Located at Bray Promenade , 5 minutes from the DART Station .

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