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in this area involve the use of a variety of sticks. It could a sand wedge or driver on one of the many top class golf courses such as the fantastically named Druids Glen or using a fishing rod to coach out the salmon and trout from the Avonmore River. Either way, try not to end up in the water.

So what's the deal with the food and drink? While Wicklow is the county town the general consensus is that you won't go far wrong by sticking close to the Wicklow Way for the best eateries and ale houses. The town of Laragh for instance has Lynhams for decent pub grub and music too while the Wicklow Heather is also worth a shot if it's proper food you're after. Incidentally, there's a fortnightly organic produce market in the town which takes place at the Brockagh Resource Centre.

Elsewhere The Hungry Monk in Greystones comes highly recommended as does Johnnie Fox's, only 30 minutes out of Dublin in Glencullen but in a completely different world. If you would like the prestige saying you've had a pint in the highest pub in Ireland take the windy road out of the city and take a look.

For more information on Wicklow try the www.wicklowlive.com website. There are also many websites out there ready to give you a pointer as to where to direct your EUROs such as www.irelandpubguide.com and diningpubs.com.

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