Wicklow

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Wicklow County in Leinster province, e Republic of Ireland; the county town is Wicklow. The Wicklow Mountains dominate the county. The Liffey, Slaney, and Avoca are the chief rivers. Farmers rear sheep and cattle and grow cereals. Wicklow's beautiful scenery attracts many tourists. Area: 2025sq km (782sq mi). Pop. (1996) 102,683.