A historic photograph of Arklow dating back to the late 1950s/early 1960s has caused quite a stir online, with local residents reminiscing about old slipways, childhood homes and beloved former businesses.
After many months of planning by a community of Wicklow maritime enthusiasts, large sections of the Arklow sailing vessel ‘De Wadden’ are now back in her home port.
Arklow Maritime Museum will explore the seaside town’s Viking past with a talk by Dr Stephen Harrison of Glasgow University on Thursday, April 4, at 8 p.m.
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