Wicklow, County
Wicklow, County, lies in the province of Leinster, on the east coast of the Republic of Ireland. With extensive mountains and forests, it is noted for its beautiful scenery and is called the garden of Ireland. Lying south of the city of Dublin, Wicklow is popular with Dubliners for recreation. People who live in the northern part of the county commute to work in the city. Bray is the largest town, but the town of Wicklow is the administrative center. The county covers an area of 782 square miles (2,025 square kilometers).