Rathdrum, County Wicklow


Rathdrum is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated high on the western side of the Avonmore river valley, which flows through the Vale of Clara.

Transport

Railway

Rathdrum is served by mainline train and bus from Dublin and Rosslare. Rathdrum railway station opened on 18 July 1863, replacing the earlier terminus at Rathdrum when the line was extended.

Bus

route 133 from Wicklow to Arklow serves Rathdrum twice a day each way and provides a link to Avoca, Woodenbridge, Glenealy and Rathnew.
The Wicklow Way bus service operates two routes linking Rathdrum railway station and Rathdrum with Glendalough and Tinahely respectively.

People

Born in Rathdrum:
Notable residents: