Aughrim (Eachroim, or "Horse ridge” in Irish) is a small village in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. It lies in a scenic valley in the east of Ireland where the Ow and Derry rivers meet to form the Aughrim river. Aughrim is on the R747 regional road which runs between Arklow and Baltinglass. Bullet for locations in Ireland, displays location and not area. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Global Positioning System (GPS) is currently the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). ... The Irish national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Ireland. ... During late Gaelic and early historic times Ireland was divided into provinces to replace the earlier system of the tuatha. ... Statistics Area: 19,774. ... For much of its history, the island of Ireland was divided into 32 counties (Irish language contae or condae, pronounced IPA: ). Two historical counties, County Desmond and County Coleraine, no longer exist. ... Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Wicklow Code: WW Area: 2,024 km² Population (2007) 114,676 Website: www. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Wicklow Code: WW Area: 2,024 km² Population (2007) 114,676 Website: www. ... R747 heading east R747 heading west The R747 is a regional road running north-west/south-east from the N9 at Ballitore in County Kildare to Arklow in County Wicklow, a distance of 64 km (40 mi). ... A Regional Road in the Republic of Ireland is a class of road not forming a major route (such as a National Primary Route, or National Secondary Route), but nevertheless forming a link in the national road network. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Irish Grid Reference T240735 Statistics Province: Leinster County: Elevation: sea level Population (2006)  - Town:  - Rural:   11,712  47 Website: www. ... Baltinglass is a village in County Wicklow in the Republic of Ireland. ...

The Rednagh Bridge south of the village was the site of an engagement during the 1798 rebellion between Crown forces and the rebels. Depiction of the battle of Vinegar Hill The Irish Rebellion of 1798 (Éirí Amach 1798 in Irish), or 1798 rebellion as it is known locally, was an uprising in 1798, lasting several months, against the British dominated Kingdom of Ireland. ...

Aughrim has won the tidiest town in County Wicklow award from 1996-2005. There are a number of unusual granite terraced houses throughout the village, constructed - along with a forge, and town hall - at the behest of the Earl of Meath. Aughrim was a granite mining village, and this material is widely used, giving the village a distinctive and coherent architecture. A blacksmiths forge For finery forges (making iron) see finery forge. ... City Hall is a 1996 film directed by Harold Becker. ...

A plaque on the bridge commemorates Anne Devlin, who was employed by and supported Robert Emmet, a revolutionary who was hanged in 1803 for his leadership of an aborted uprising. Anne Devlin was Robert Emmets Romantic friend. ... Robert Emmet Robert Emmet (4 March 1780 - 20 September 1803) was an Irish nationalist rebel leader. ...

Aughrim is an important agricultural, horticultural and timber processing village, and has become a popular venue for walkers. The Sean Linehan Way provides woodland and riverside walking in the valleys of the Three Wells and Macreddin Brooks, and access to nearby Cushbawn Hill.

Aughrim is home to the county grounds of the Wicklow county GAA team, here there has been epic triupmhs over many of the other challengers for the All-Ireland. They are currently managed by the legendary Mick O'Dwyer. In August 2007 they are in the final of one of the most prestigious cups in Ireland, the Tommy Murphy cup, where they will contest with Antrim for the coveted title. Wicklow are strong favourites for the game. GAA redirects here. ... Mick ODwyer, (born 9 June 1936), is a former Irish Gaelic football manager and player from County Kerry. ...

Aughrim is the sporting ground capital of Wicklow with famed fishing grounds, lakes and rivers; also bowls can be enjoyed. A world class golf course is in the process of being developed out the Macreddin road to re-affirm the standing of Aughrim as a sporting town. Paul McGinley; top European golfer and player responsible for the Ryder Cup victory in 2004, is the designer of the course. Paul McGinley (born December 16, 1966 in Dublin) is an Irish golfer who plays on the PGA European Tour. ...

Shane Byrne one of the most feared and respected hookers in rugby is originally from Aughrim. His family business Arklow Waste Disposal is run by his proud father Arthur and younger smaller brother Billy. James Shane Byrne (born Sunday 18 July 1971) is an Irish rugby union footballer. ...

Killacloran is the Hollywood area of Aughrim where all sites are extremely sought after. It nestles on a hill overlooking the picturesque town; most houses sell in excess of 2 million euro in this area.

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See also

• List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

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References

• Illustrated road book of Ireland, Second Edition, Automobile Association , London (1970)