Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 29th July

An Evening with Vivienne Cardin

The Brockagh Resource Centre in Association with the well known Internationally Recognized Psychic Medium Vivienne Cardin presents a night of Clairvoyance, Mediumship, and Angelic Connection in our Mountain View Room on Sat 14th of September at 7pm. There will be an intermission where you can purchase burgers/hotdogs and beverages.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa school in Laragh. To support our local school contact us at 0404 45600 or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com to buy your ticket for €15. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie/post/about-vivienne-cardin

New Dementia Cafe 

Coming soon to the Brockagh Resource Centre once monthly. Free of Charge.

A dementia cafe is a welcoming, once monthly meeting for anyone who is affected by dementia. People living with dementia, their families and friends, healthcare professionals, and people who are interested in supporting a dementia inclusive community, are all welcome to attend. Dementia cafes are run by local voluntary steering committees, and are always free of charge.

For more info contact: brockaghoffice@gmail.com 0404 45600

Find out more at https://dementiacafe.ie/ or https://www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie/post/dementia-cafe-coming-soon.

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.

Glendalough Visitor Centre

Free admission to Glendalough Visitor Centre from 17th to 25th August, 9.30am to 5.15pm for National Heritage Week. Please note that parking fees apply in Glendalough and finding parking can be a challenge at weekends.

Summer Lectures at Wicklow Mountains National Park

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

Thursday 15th August, 7.30pm

An Odyssey Of Orchids – travels in search of Ireland’s orchids. 

By Declan Murphy, ornithologist and author                                                                       

Thursday 22nd August, 7.30pm

On Medieval Pilgrimage To Glendalough – archaeological discoveries along St Kevin’s Pilgrims Road in the Wicklow Mountains.

By Professor Aidan O’Sullivan, UCD School of Archaeology 

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.

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 hot food 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).

Taekwon-Do at Laragh

Laragh Taekwon-Do is running the fantastic ITF Kids Development Program for the 4s to 8s, it covers topics such as physical skills, mind skills, independence skills, nutrition awareness and of course Taekwon-Do Skills.  The program also has three extra modules namely Danger Awareness,  Stranger Awareness and Bullying Awareness.

We also run the full International Taekwon-Do Federation syllabus including pattern, sparring, power and special technique for our 10s upward and teenagers.

To avail of a complimentary class and experience our programs, just contact Master Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. 

Classes are on Tuesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Contact tutor for return dates in September 2024 if you want to book a space.

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.