Wicklow
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noun
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a county of E Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: consists of a coastal strip rising inland to the Wicklow Mountains ; mainly agricultural, with several resorts. County town: Wicklow. Pop: 114 676 (2002). Area: 2025 sq km (782 sq miles)
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a port in E Republic of Ireland, county town of Co Wicklow. Pop: 9355 (2002)
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While Hozier, who lives in the countryside of Wicklow, Ireland, has benefited from listeners sharing their intimate moments on social media accompanied by his music, he reveals little of himself online, or in interviews.
From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
When Fine Gael swept to power in 2011 to lead a new coalition government, Mr Harris won a seat for the party in Wicklow.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2024
"With this procession, her family would like to acknowledge the outpouring of love for her from the people of Co. Wicklow and beyond, since she left to go to another place."
From Reuters ● Aug. 8, 2023
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Bray in County Wicklow to pay their respects to Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2023
His pictures of Killarney, and views in the county of Wicklow, are very beautiful, and give evidence of a cultivated eye and artistic taste in the selection of his subjects and points of view.
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