Glenmalure Rural Energy Group
The group will be screening the movie “Demain” on Thursday 6th June 7.30 – 9.30pm at the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh. “Demain” is a 2015 French documentary film directed by Cyril Dion and Melanie Laurent. Faced with a future that scientists say is a great cause for concern, the film has the distinction of not giving in to catastrophism. Optimistically, it identifies initiatives that have proven themselves in ten countries around the world: concrete examples of solutions to environmental and social challenges of the 21st Century, be it agriculture, energy, economy, education and governance. All are welcome.
Glendalough Car Boot Sales & Country Market
We have now moved to the 2nd Sunday of the month. Encouraging local and non-local producers of plants, vegetables, crafts etc. Our next event will be on Sun, 9th of June, open from 10am to 4pm. Bargains on practically anything from household items to garden additions, and even vintage or antique treasures. Vans must be booked in. Please pre-book indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600, email brockaghcarboot@gmail or brockaghoffice@gmail.com if you wish to book an indoor space or if you prefer to sell outside just show up at 8am on the morning.
Go For Life The group meet most Tuesdays, so if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, bowls, music come along on at 11am, they welcome any newcomer. The group meet for lunch once a month at various venues. For further information, call Denise at the Brockagh Centre on (0404) 45600 or drop in.
Laragh and Glendalough Visitor Access Plans
Proposed plans are still available to view in the lobby of the Brockagh Resource Centre. Following last Tuesdays public meeting an extension to submit any concerns from the community may now be emailed to roadtrans@wicklowcoco.ie before 12 Noon 20th June, 2019. There are substantial changes to the re-structuring of the area and it would be in everyone’s interest to view the proposed plans before works commence.
Tae kwon-Do for Youths and Adults
Teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 7.45-8.45pm in the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh.(Seniors & Teens).
Tae kwon-Do for Children
Children will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 6-6.45pm (4-7yrs), 6.45-7.45pm (8-12yrs) in the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh.
Irish Dancing Classes Finishing for Summer
Irish Dancing on Saturday mornings from 9am-10am in the Brockagh Resource Centre will be finishing for the Summer on 15th June but will be back in Sept. Classes cater for any age over 3yrs and all levels including absolute beginners. Registered members of An Comhdhail, fully Garda Vetted and insured. Contact details for enquiries are Cian Flood TCRG (086-1293807), Eimear McGrath TCRG (085-7180926), email: mcgrathfloodschool@gmail.com, Facebook.com/mgfschool or search “McGrath Flood School of Irish Dancing”.
Elevation Dance School
Elevation School of Performing Arts performed their annual end of year show In the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Sat, May 25th to packed out audiences for two shows.
Teachers Katie Charles, Kerry Smith and Principal Kate O’Connor were thrilled by their students progress and audiences were also entertained by the Elevation Dance Team who performed a range of routines from their repetoire. The dance team is an intensively trained group of dancers from 8-20yrs who compete at National Level and hold many titles. On June 1st the team are hosting an incredible workshop with WestEnd star Adam Garcia and this August, the dance team will travel to Disneyland Paris to perform in their very own show on a Disney stage, a most prestigious opportunity.
Audition dates for new members of the team will be announced in Sept for anyone wishing to join this dedicated group, while weekly ESPA classes will return in September offering Ballet, Modern, Musical Theatre, Speech 7 Drama and Acro. Please contact Kate on 086- 825- 6775 for more details on classes, summer camps, team auditions and workshops.
Official Opening of Miner’s Way Glendasan, Glendalough and Glendalough
A new 20km way marked trail from valley Glendasan near Turlough Hill to Baravore mine site in Glenmalure is being officially opened on Friday 7th June. Robert Carter, himself a former miner in Glendalough will be present to launch the event, together with Pat Casey T.D. and Minister Andrew Doyle. Local poet Jane Clarke has written a poem specially to celebrate the mining story. The event begins in Glendasan at 1pm and the main ceremony is in Glenmalure at 2.30pm on Friday June 7th. All members of the local communities and especially families who had someone who worked in the mines are invited to attend both events.
Sign up now for Free Computer Course
This is an ongoing free 5-week digital skills computer course and we are taking names for the next course (depending on numbers) due to commence in the Summer. It usually takes place on Fridays from 11am – 1pm. Topics covered include online banking, apps, online government services, email, shopping online, online TV players, podcasts, photographs, security and much more. This course is for complete beginners or someone who is rarely online and wants to up skill. You will need to bring your own laptop/tablet to the course. Call the Brockagh Resource Centre on 0404 45600 or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com