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Wicklow Maritime Calendar 2007 |
Some dates for your diary
Wicklow harbour
The Wicklow Regatta Festival will start on Friday 27th June to Monday 6th August , at the moment the programme is being put together and a list of maritime events will be listed here in the coming weeks.
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Maritime Places of interest to
visit ~
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.
Telephone 0402 32868 for opening times
Located at St.
Mary’s Road , Arklow town , just 3 minutes walk from the Tourist office .
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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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~~ Pub's/ Bars ~~
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 and bar food , the decor has a maritime theme.
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The Mariner - Main Street Wicklow .
Jimmy serves a nice pint and the walls are full of maritime photo's .
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Page updated 30/06/2007