Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 20th May

Adult Zumba Classes

On Wednesdays in the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh with Olivia from 7pm to 7.45 p.m. So  get fit in a new, fun way. Call Olivia on 086 3395873. ELEVATION DANCE 

Wicklow Mountains National Park

Nature in History – A Biodiversity Challenge

This event is up and running! Feel free to join us.D aily, Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th May at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Free of Charge (But please note that there is a €4.00 parking fee in Glendalough Visitor Centre Carpark.)Location: OPW Visitor Centre and Glendalough Monastic Site

This is a joint event run by the staff of OPW and Wicklow Mountains National Park.

To Celebrate Biodiversity Week, join us on our free Biodiversity Challenge in Glendalough. Find out how nature thrives in our built heritage. The Biodiversity Challenge should take approximately 30 minutes, and is suitable for all ages. Participants sign in at the Visitor Centre where they will receive a map and a questionnaire. The map will lead you through the Monastic City, discovering Nature as you go.  Lucky participants will win an OPW Family Heritage Card. The Heritage Card gives 12 months unlimited access to over 50 OPW Sites and visitor attractions with guided tours.

Glendalough Craft Fair

The second INDOOR/OUTDOOR CRAFT FAIR on again at the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh Glendalough  9th JUNE, limited spaces ..Contact 0404 45600 and ask for Michelle, All welcome..brockaghoffice@gmail.com or call us on 087 2646481.

Laragh & Glendalough Tidy Towns

It is that time of year again for the judges of the SuperValue Tidy Towns competition to visit our village. If you have some spare time and want to help around the area join us on our evenings or daytime pruning, planting or gathering litter. Email us at laraghglendaloughtt@gmail.com with your contact details and we will notify you about our community clean up dates.

Elevation School of Performing Arts

Classes available at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on  Mondays 4.15 Acro Squad, 5pm Arco L2, 6.30pm Adv Tumbling/Squad Dance. On Wednesdays 2.45pm Tiny Acro/Dance/Mini Acro, 3.30pm Youth Cheer/Dance, 4.30pm Cheer Team: Lucky Stars, 5pm Gr ¾ Mod, 6pm Snr Mod (2hrs), 7pm Zumba(45mins). Saturdays are 9am Technique Team & Squad.

We offer graded examinations, performances and workshops in a safe and encouraging environment with fully qualified teachers. Email elevationdance@gmail.com to register for classes or text 0868256775.Website at www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.com.

Pilates Classes in Laragh

Pilates strengthens core muscles, improves muscle control, flexibility, strength and tone, as well as alignment and breathing. Zara Elkinson has trained and qualified through the STOTT Pilates Method of Movement. This method combines modern theories of exercise science with spinal rehabilitation, which gives a safe and effective exercise that sees results and is accessible to all. Offering STOTT Pilates Matwork Classes based in Co.Wicklow. Both group and private classes available, Beginners and Improvers welcome!  Like on Facebook @PilatesWithZara. Contact Zara on 0879367474. Classes are on Mon eve at 7pm.

AA Meetings  (Ongoing)

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

Glendalough Hermitage Centre

Celebrating St Kevin’s Day 1st June 2024

Pilgrim Walks:

Following the tradition of pilgrimage, a series of walks has been organised to mark St

Kevin’s Day on Saturday 1st June in Glendalough. Participants will walk towards

Glendalough following a choice of 7 different routes which will merge along the way with

other walkers from the same area.

Area A

Route 1 Glenmalure: Leader: Carmel O’Toole 087 4165298

Route 2: Ballinabarney/Greenane Leaders: Sean Dunne 086 8937650

Jimmy Devitt 087 7832870

Area B

Route 3: Annamoe: Leader: Robbie Carter 085 8118198

Route 4: Glenmacnass: Leader: Ann Nolan 086 0851665

Area C

Route 5: Trooperstown Leader: Andrew Doyle 086 8370088

Route 6: Clara Vale Leader: Ann O Brien 085 1102220

Area D

Route 7: Wicklow Gap Leader: Sr Breda Ahearn 087 2446601

If you’re thinking of walking all you need to do is-

Pick one of the routes and then contact the group leader who will give you the details on

the route’s length, starting time, location etc

Each person will walk all or part of their chosen route finishing with a ‘gathering’ of walkers

sharing refreshments at the Hermitage Centre near St Kevin’s Church, Laragh around 2pm.

Brockagh Digital Hub 

We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod 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 is also an option. 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. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie.