Avoca
Avoca (Irish: Abhóca) is a small town near Arklow, in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated on the River Avoca.
The Avoca area has been associated with its famous copper mines for many years and the valley has been immortalised by Thomas Moore in the famous song The Meeting of the Waters. The name of the song derives from the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers, about two miles from the village of Avoca. The song is said to have been written under a tree, the stump of which remains by the Meetings.
Avoca is also famous for its handweaving. Avoca Handweavers are based in Avoca.
Avoca was once known as Newbridge. It subsequently became known as Ovoca, and then in Victorian times as Avoca. Ptolemy mentions the river Obhoca on his early map of Ireland. The official name of the village is now Avoca in English and Abhóca in Irish. None of the other names are used today.
Avoca is the village where the BBC series Ballykissangel was filmed. In 1966, Avoca was one of the locations used in the film “Jules Verne’s Rocket to the Moon”.
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If you're visiting #Wicklow this Summer, you can find lots of fantastic places to enjoy a delicious bite to eat, a cooling drink or sweet treat!
For those who prefer to dine outdoors, there are many options too all around County Wicklow. Please check with individual restaurants, pubs and cafes before visiting as some may continue to operate on an outdoor basis, or many require a reservation.
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