Quest Event April 5th
It will be a very busy Saturday in the Laragh and Glendalough area with parking limited due to this large yearly event. Take extra care coming into this area, mind pedestrians and cyclists, slow down, park sensibly, keep clear of any exits for rescue services and residents. Please use the bins provided in the village or bring your litter home.
Brockagh Country Market(carboot)April 13th
Come along to our Easter Market/Carboot in Laragh(A98 D3H1)!! The kids will love our easter egg hunt at 2pm! All sorts 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 tasty Hot Dog and Burger is an affordable treat for the family lunch and for dessert and why not try a delicious homemade treat from our regular baker!!
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 Brockagh Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb).
”Art to Make you Smile”
An exciting new kids art workshop will be starting soon in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh A98 D3H1. A fun unique art program for children. Storytelling, Confidence building, Professional Designer. We nurture imagination by following along drawing, painting, and lessons in Ireland. 25yrs Illustration/Design experience and 8 years teaching children. To find out more you can contact Niamh on 085 143 8844Facebook: @Artzforkids www.niamhdesignstudio.com or email info@artzforkids.ie.
Employment Opportunity
Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh has a vacancy for a part-time Accounts Administrator through CSP Scheme. Requirements: Previous experience in accounts payable and receivable would be an advantage. Knowledge of Pobal Accounts an advantage with 2-3 days per week /18-20 hrs per week. Please apply to the manager at managerbrc12@gmail.com.
Garden Labourer Position Laragh
Community Employment Programme for 19.5 hrs per week/Working with Laragh Tidy Towns Group. NEWTOWN PARISH COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Application Details: Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department. More details on Jobsireland.ie with Ref: #CES-2385462 or you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Position based in Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1.
Active Retirement Laragh-EVENTS
AR Laragh has been very active in the last few months. They will be card making on April 1st followed by lunch in Glenmalure Lodge on the 8th of April. There are a few trips planned, the Sallynoggin Tea Dance on 23rd April and a visit to Festina Lente Enterprise, Bray on May 6th. The active retirement group meets every Tuesday morning from 10.45am – 12.15pm in the Brockagh Centre. They enjoy meeting for a chat with refreshments and light exercise each week. Workshops, daytrips and monthly lunches are throughout the year. New members are always welcome. If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact us by calling Denise on 0404 45600, email laraghglendaloughara@gmail.com or drop in to the centre.
Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Group
Our baby and toddler group is on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. We provide a welcoming and lively space for parents and children to gather and grow. Our activities will include ‘messy play’, story and song, games (guest speakers), snacks, tidy-up and new equipment which will allow both you as the parent/carer and your child to meet friends, explore new things and learn. For some parents, grandparents and carers, the weekly catch-up and opportunity for children to play and make new friends is enough. For others, the support makes them that bit more confident in their parenting role. Cost €5.50 per family. Call us on 0404 45600 if you have any questions about the group.
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.