Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 10th April 2023

Brockagh Resource Centre

We are sad to see our manager Storm Pyper O’Neill leave us this week. Every success to you in your position Storm. On that note we would like to welcome Pat Mellon as the new Brockagh Resource Centre manager and look forward to working with him.

Laragh Glendalough Tidy Towns

Our group is buzzing around the village, planting much needed biodiversity friendly plants, mulching and tidying up. If you would like to be a part time volunteer and want to join our WhatsApp group of community helpers email us at laraghglendaloughtt@gmail.com with your name and mobile number and we will add you. Every little bit of help counts.

Zumba Class

Come and join the Zumba class in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh each Wednesday from 7pm to 7.45pm. Walk in class, no need to book. Contact details are 086- 825- 6775,  elevationdance@gmail.com.

Yoga Classes With Louise

Vinyasa Yoga at 10am to 11.20am

The practice will provide gentle stretching, improved strength and flexibility, as well as help students to find balance and calm in everyday life.

Chair Yoga at 11.30am to 12.30pm

Chair Yoga is suitable for those who find a regular yoga class too strenuous, are recovering from injury or illness or are generally less active and mobile. Call Louise on 087-6032202. Booking is essential.

AA Meetings  (Ongoing)

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.

St. Kevin’s Church Laragh

Easter Ceremonies 

Palm Sunday 2nd of April-Mass at 11.30am with blessing of Palms. Holy Thursday 6th of April- 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Good Friday 7th April-7.30pm Adoration of the Cross. Easter Sunday 9th April-

11.30am Mass

Blessing of the Graves

Sunday 7th of May-Blessing of graves at Brockagh after 11.30am Mass. Friday 12th May 8pm-

Blessing of graves in Glendalough.

Active Retirement Laragh

The group meets every Tuesday 10.45am – 12pm at the Brockagh Centre.  So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, dancing and music come along on a Tuesday morning. Our monthly lunches are back too every 2nd Tuesday of the month. We’d like to encourage anyone who loves arts & crafts or any other hobby, maybe you’ve learned new skills and would like the space to practice and share your skills with other members, come along and join us. We always welcome new members to join our group. We have been busy planning upcoming activities, workshops and day trips.

The AR attended a Tea dance in Sallynoggin, a great day was had by all. They are going on a trip to Dublin Zoo on Tuesday 2nd May. We are having our May Tea Dance on Sunday 7th May 3pm – 6pm in the Brockagh Centre & music by The Wicklow Man. All Groups must book in advance.  

There will be no AR meeting on Tuesday 11th April as they are on their Easter break. They will be back 18th April for their monthly lunch.

If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact the centre. For more information call Denise on 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre.

Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023

We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms available with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate €199. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our connectedhubs.ie site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either connectedhubs.ie or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com. Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.