Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 12th Aug

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 15TH AND 29TH AUGUST.

Medieval Pilgrimage To Glendalough

A lecture on the archaeological discoveries along St Kevin’s Pilgrim Road in the Wicklow Mountains by Professor Aidan O’Sullivan, School of Archaeology UCD.Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Trooperstown Wood, Laragh, Co. Wicklow A98 VY72. On the  22nd August, 7:30pm – 9pm. No booking required but arrive early to get a seat!

Further Information at Wicklow Mountains National Park 0404 45425 wickloweducationcentre@npws.gov.ie.

Family Bug Safari

Meet at the Upper Lake(Parking fee €5). This event is free of charge from the Wicklow National Park Summer programme of events. From 11am to 12pm. Booking Essential call 0404 45425.

Glendalough Science Club (Junior Einsteins)

Exciting News! We are thrilled to be hosting our award winning science club program in the beautiful Glendalough, Co. Wicklow from September 2024!

Saturday Science Club from 10am -11:30am on at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, starting Sept 7th.

Non newtonian fluids, cross linking polymerisation: stretchy slime, light the lightsaber with our plasma ball, conductors & insulators, optical illusions: how the eye tricks the brain, rocket launchers, junior astronaut training, GIANT smoke cannons, vortices & tornado in a bottle, forensic science: crime scene investigation Information & bookings at: https://junioreinsteinsscienceclub.com/…/glendalough…/

 

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.

Laragh Badminton Club 

Badminton classes are in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh with  Monday evenings: Adults 7.30-9.30pm. Thursdays Evenings: Juniors 4th class beginners 6-7pm, 5-6th class & 1st year secondary school 7-8pm, Teenagers 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th year Secondary School Classes 8-9pm. Contact Phil Curley 0404 45175/087 2067607 Or Gosia Ward 087 063 8898. Small club fee for the year applies for participation. All are welcome. Contact the club for return dates in September.

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.