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Individual Artists
Chris Browne Poetry Page
A page dedicated to the work of Arklow poet Chris Browne. It has a wide selection of his poetry, including a poem about Arklow, prefaced with a personal introduction.
The Michael O'Connor Gallery
A website from Arklow artist Michael O'Connor with examples of his portrait paintings and landscapes (many of Arklow scenes), and a biography. There's also plenty of details on purchasing work - online, if you wish.
Peter Growney
This is the website of Bray-based artist Peter Growney. There are plenty of photographs of his oils, watercolours, pen & ink drawings, and pastels & pencil works with news of exhibitions and more.
'Seascapes' by Eileen Timmins
This on-line gallery of Tinhealy artist Eileen Timmins is simple but effective. Well worth a look.
Robert Mullan's Site
This is an excellent site from Arklow photographer Robert Mullan. It's got plenty of examples of his work, including portraits, landscapes and even infra-red photographs - many of the Wicklow area.
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Music & Song
Arklow Pipe Band
Arklow Pipe Band were All-Ireland champions in their grade in both 1993 and1994. Their site contains a band history, lots of photographs and details of their annual visit to Lorient in France
Arklow Shipping Silver Band
Arklow Silver band have been in existence since 1968. Their site contains photographs through the years and details about their new CD. Check out the musical introduction when you first open the site.
Bray Choral Society
The website of the Bray Choral Society. They've got information here about their history, their achievments and upcoming events.
Bray Jazz Festival
This millennium event is over. It was very good!
Craobh Anne Devlin
The Anne Devlin Traditional Music Group from Aughrim holds classes in traditional Irish music every Friday night at 8pm (everyone welcome!) in the Old School in Aughrim. Their website has been recently updated and contains plenty of information about the group
The Boathouse CCE
Wicklow Town's Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Branch! It's many activities include classes in traditional Irish music, Irish dancing and set dancing and regular music seisiúns
Greystones Arts Festival
The festival takes place over the August bank holiday weekend and this year will be celebrating it's 21st year. The site contains details of events that will be taking place over the weekend as well as info on workshops for activities such as stilt walking and samba drums.
John Breen
Arklow born Wicklow resident singer/songwriter John Breen recently signed to Alternative-Urban records/Atlanta Music Group in the USA and recorded his debut CD at AMG's studio in Atlanta early 2004 under the direction of renowned producer Steven Hawkins. His site has plenty of information and you can listen to tracks of his great music.
Toucha Brass
A comprehensive site from Wicklow band Toucha Brass, formerly Inbhear Mór Jazz, who play a wide variety of music suitable for pub gigs, parties, weddings etc.. The site has details of the band members, their upcoming gigs, photos and more.
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Cinema & Film
Ardmore Studios
The website of 'Ireland's only four-wall film studio facility', located in Bray. All sorts on information on their facilities and credits (Alan Parker's 'The Commitments' was shot here).
County Wicklow Film Commission
Wicklow is dead famous with all the film and TV shows shot here. This site has the Wicklow Film Commission Fesability Study Report - June 1999 and links to sites of Braveheart and other films made in the Garden County.
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Projects & Centres
Star Academy
Star Academy is a stage school located in Greystones and launched by former B*Witched star Sinead O'Carroll. The school, which will cater for young aspiring wannabes, may even build up the courage for some of her students “to join the tens of thousands of desperate hopefuls that have graced our TV screens on shows such as X-factor & Britain’s got Talent,” claims Sinead
Bergin Clarke Studio
This silversmithing and jewelry studio is located in Ballinaclash and offers workshops with accommodation and meals. Their comprehensive website has all the details along with comments from past students and lots of photographs.
'The Cave' Creative Arts Venture
This looks like lots of fun for kids of all ages. This is an art project based in Wicklow town with all sorts of artistic activities and lots of photos of people having fun doing art.
Irish School of Landscape Painting
Based in Ashford, each summer the School offers courses in some of Ireland's most breathtaking locations. The site contains class schedules and a gallery. You can book online too.
The Tinahely Courthouse Centre
A beautiful site with information on visual arts, travelling theatre and music. It also has up-to-date schedules of events and you can contact them by email.
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General Art-related Sites
B & L Timmons
Based in Arklow, these guys have been in the Picture Framing business for over 18 years. But their site also contains a section where local and national artists, can show off their work to the rest of the World.
The Goddess Incarnate
A selection of photographs with an Ancient Celtic Ireland theme. Taken from Arklow photographer Colum D'Alton's "Goddess Incarnate" calandar.
Wicklow Writers Group
A group of creative writers established in January 2001, in Wicklow Town. Within their first year they launched Humanity, an anthology of poems and short stories. They meet fortnightly on Monday evenings at 8pm in the Leitrim lounge, in Wicklow Town, and all newcomers are welcome.
Mullen's Laurel Park
Mullen's Laurel Park are auctioneers and valuers of fine art and furniture. They have an excellent website with sections on buying, selling and valuation and they even have their catalogue on-line along with recent prices.
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