Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 22nd July

Fitness Class Coming to the Brockagh

Exciting new low impact fitness class coming to the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh. Affordable classes, great value, music that makes exercise more enjoyable, friendly vibe in a sociable atmosphere. Starting Wednesday September 11th in our Mountain View room from 10.30-11.30am. Contact Fiona 089 466 8250.

Summer Lectures at Wicklow Mountains National Park

Talks over the summer of 2024. We have a wide range of talks scheduled.

Thursday 1st August, 7.30pm

Reading The Landscape Through Irish Place Names

By Ruairí Mac an Tuile, Education Officer, WMNP

Thursday 8th August, 7.30pm

The Secret Life of Crows

By Ricky Whelan. Biodiversity Officer, Co. Offaly

Free of charge. Allow between 1-1/2 hours for the talk and questions.

Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base. 

Booking is not required. For more information, phone 0404 45425. Arrive early to get a seat!

These events are organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service.

Mobile Library

A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. Phone on 087 9135229 or email library@wicklowcoco.ie

For people who have difficulty accessing their nearest public library, the Mobile Library Service gives them the opportunity to avail of a public library facility. The mobile library carries approximately 2,500 items with free access to many online resources including downloadable audio books, newspapers and more.  Next Dates are Thursday 1st and 15th of August.

Walking  group in the Brockagh

On Monday mornings weekly at 10am join the Laragh walking group at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk around the Glendalough area for approximately one hour. No need to book, just show up on the day.

Exercise Class Annamoe Community Centre

We’re starting another week of training tomorrow and we’re looking forward to welcoming new participants of all fitness levels. Don’t delay your results – join us to get stronger, make new friends, and have fun!

Thanks for your incredible participation these past 2 months! Let’s keep striving for our fitness goals together. All fitness levels are welcome – we offer workouts that are both challenging and accessible – our sessions include functional training, strength conditioning, and strength mobility, with the last 7-8 minutes dedicated to stretches.

If you’re interested and want to join our WhatsApp group community, send me a message or give me a call at 0894403398.

Brockagh Country Market(carboot)

Our next event is on Sunday, Aug 11th. Come shop indoor and outdoor with beautiful handmade crafts and plenty of bargains and from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, household items etc.  You might be a keen bargain hunter or enjoy browsing for affordable gifts. Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. Our all new tasty Hot Dog and Burger stand went down a treat at the last market!! 

The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. The Glendalough Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb).

Brockagh Digital Hub 

We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod 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 available. 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.