- Among the Wicklow Hills: A romantic and nostalgic ballad lamenting lost love and emigration, set against the backdrop of Wicklow’s hills. It evokes the county’s scenic beauty and the pain of leaving home, often sung by emigrants. Written by Two versions exist: one by Johnny McCauley, recorded by Foster and Allen and Larry Cunningham; another by Pierce Turner, retitled from Wicklow Hills and performed by Christy Moore.
- The Wicklow Mountains High: A proud folk song celebrating Wicklow’s majestic mountains, with the narrator boasting of their homeland’s natural splendor and romantic allure. It highlights local pride and the county’s breathtaking landscapes. Traditional, popularised by Frank Quinn; no specific author documented.
- Sunrise on the Wicklow Hills: A classical-style song from the musical The King of Dublin, depicting the serene beauty of a Wicklow sunrise, blending everyday life with the county’s natural grandeur. Written by Lyrics by E. McNulty, music by T. Madden.
- The Vales around Cloughlea: A nostalgic ballad sketching early 20th-century life in West Wicklow, touching on priests, patriotism, and local pranks, celebrating Cloughlea’s rural community. Written by Frank Farrelly, local songwriter.
- Derrybawn: A romantic ballad showcasing Wicklow men’s love, loyalty, and valor, set in the Derrybawn area, emphasizing the county’s enduring romantic traditions. Traditional, no specific author; featured in Wicklow’s oral tradition.
- The Blackbird of Sweet Avondale: A poignant ballad about Charles Stewart Parnell, the “uncrowned king of Ireland,” set in Avondale, Wicklow, where he lived. It laments his political struggles and celebrates his legacy. Traditional, revived by singer Peggy Sweeney.
- The Flower of Lugnaquilla: A slow jig immortalizing Lugnaquilla, one of Wicklow’s highest mountains, capturing its majestic beauty and the county’s natural heritage. Written by Composed by Rachel Conlan, gold-medallist fiddler.
- My Wicklow Hills So Gay: An emigration song from Ballyknockan, Wicklow, expressing an emigrant’s nostalgia for the county’s joyful hills and rural life. Written by Patsy McEvoy, Ballyknockan songwriter.
- The Banks of Avonmore: A tragic ballad about love, death on a foreign battlefield, and heartbreak in Wicklow, set along the River Avonmore, evoking the county’s romantic and mournful landscapes. Written by Peter Cunningham-Grattan, known as “The Roving Bard.”
- The Wicklow Vales for Me: A tribute to Wicklow’s valleys, penned by a local curate, celebrating the county’s serene lowlands as a contrast to its famous mountains, reflecting spiritual and natural harmony. Written by Father Butler, Donard curate, 19th century.
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County Anthem
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Wicklow:
Ireland’s county Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland for its lush landscapes, with Glendalough’s monastic ruins and round tower set amidst serene lakes and valleys. The Wicklow Mountains National Park offers hiking trails with stunning views, while Powerscourt Estate’s manicured gardens and waterfall add natural elegance. Other attractions include the coastal paths of Bray. Wicklow is Ireland’s 17th largest county by size (,025 sq km) and 16th largest by population (155,851). Population peaked at 126,143 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 57,591 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Wicklow is Ireland’s twelfth most visited tourist county with around 204,000 international visitors per year.
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