Country Wicklow is one of the twenty-six counties of the Republic of Ireland and one of the thirty-two counties of Ireland. It is located in the province of Leinster.

It was named after the town of Wicklow, which derives from the Old Norse name Víkingalág or Wykynlo. County Wicklow is the 17th largest of Ireland’s 32 counties in area and 17th largest in terms of population. Located just S of Dublin, County Wicklow has great variety of scenery within its borders and is commonly known as the 'Garden of Ireland'.

County Wicklow is situated on the east coast of Ireland and shares its border with counties Dublin, Carlow and Wexford. Its proximity to Ireland's capital Dublin City and its location in the country make it a very popular place to live.

Being close to Dublin provides ample opportunity for visiting the capital city and experiencing the delights of restaurants, pubs and shops that are available. County Wicklow is easy to get to from Dublin's international airport and is within easy driving distance of Dublin's ports making travelling by car from the UK easy.

The Wicklow Mountains - These mountains have some of the most breathtaking and rugged scenery in Ireland. Lugnaquilla mountain (3,039 feet), the second highest in Ireland is part of it, as is the Hollywood Glen which stretches for about 1.5 miles (2km) between Church Mountain (1,789 feet) and lesser hills to the west. The glen is traditionally associated with St. Kevin, who is said to have had his first hermitage here. There are fine panoramic views from the summit of Church Mountain.