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Arklow Hotels - Hotels in Arklow
Hotels in Arklow are well represented with professional standards and reliable service. Over the past number of years Arklow Hotels have undergone significant redevelopments that have placed hotels accommodation in Arklow to the forefront of the Irish hospitality Industry.
Arklow Hotels Tourist Information
Arklow itself is a most beautiful location with rich culture and ancient Irish history that any town in Ireland would be proud to own. Visitors to Arklow will always feel welcomed by the local hotel industry, as they know how to be both professional hoteliers and have a naturals Irish friendliness attached.
Glenda Tower in Arklow
The Hotels in Arklow are:
- Arklow Bay Conference and Leisure Hotel
- The Royal Hotel Arklow
- Best Western Woodenbridge Hotel
Viking settlers who settled in Arklow in the 9th century named Arklow, it was called ’Arn-kell’ after one of the Viking chiefs called Arn Kell.
Early Menapii Settlements in Arklow – 6400BC
Prior to the Vikings, there is evidence dating back to 6400BC of habitation of the Menapii tribes in Arklow at the end of the ice age.
The Normans built a castle in Arklow in 1169AD and the remains of the castle can be seen today, a great tourist attraction when staying in Arklow.
Several chiefs and lords took over the castle from 1172AD you had Theobold Fitzwalter, in 1315 there were the O’Byrnes and the O’Tools followed by Edward Le Boitleir, then the O’tools clan again in the 1330's AD then by Lord de Birmingham. In 1641 Irish insurgents took it over but in 1649 Oliver Cromwell burnt it to the ground, a sad ending to a magnificent castle!
During the United Irishmen's Rebellion of 1798 Arklow was involved in several major battles. There is a famous Fr. Michael Murphy statue in Arklow who was killed during this battle. It is a nice tourist attraction close to all the hotels in Arklow and tourist information centres. The King's troops were victorious and the Irish rebellion put down. In the V.T.O.S. Centre Wexford Road, Arklow there is a model of the battle showing the positions of the king’s troops and the Irish rebels.
Failte Hotels Arklow
Arklow is famed for its rich culture in boat building, its maritime museum and home to the Earls of Wicklow in Shelton Abbey. It has been the home to many industries over the years including explosives and pottery. In recent times it has become a beautiful tourist attraction to visitors both domestic and international. Visitors to Arklow will be enthralled in its history, smitten by its beauty and warmed by its hospitality. There are several family friendly accommodations in Arklow that would happy to welcome you.
Shopping in Arklow
Arklow always had a reputation a good Irish shopping town. In recent years Arklow has developed many top brand stores alongside traditional and historic shopping outlets, a perfect blend for good shopping. |
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