Laragh GAA
Laragh GAA club house’s official opening at the David Cullen Memorial Day was on Sunday 29th of June. It was a great day out for all the community. Well done to all the hard workers behind the scene organising the event to celebrate with all of us.
Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale July 13th
Shop to find bargains and unique handmade crafts at Brockagh Market/Carboot in Laragh(A98 D3H1)!! 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).
Brockagh Digital Hub
The Brockagh Digital Hub in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh will be temporarily closed from Friday 4th of July. Further updates to follow.
SUMMER TREASURE HUNTS-WNP
This year we are running a series of family-friendly treasure hunts.
Each treasure hunt will feature a different topic, identifying the animals and plants of Glendalough. There are eight different themes, with each treasure hunt available for a week. Families can pop in any day to pick up the treasure hunt pack.
Over the eight weeks, children can collect a full set of identification charts.
THEMES
Small Birds: Monday 30th June to Sunday 6th July
Wildflowers: Monday 7th July to Sunday 13th July
VENUE: National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough.
TIME: Available daily between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. between 1st July and 24th August.
Free events (parking charges apply). For more info contact National Park Information Office 0404 45425.
OUR SUMMER LECTURE SERIES – WMNP
When: 7:30pm, every Thursday from 3rd July to 21st August 2025
Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72.
Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base.
Free Events
July 3rd: Climate change and the effect on Wicklow’s flora & fauna – Declan Murphy, Natural History Author.
July 10th: Monitoring the macroinvertebrates in the small streams of the Wicklow Mountains – Citizen Science Group
Walk and Talk Glendalough
Most weeks the group walk in the Glendalough. You can check it out on their FB page at
@walkandtalkglendalough.
Mobile Library
NEXT DATE: Thurs July 10th. A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. www.wicklow.ie or contact staff on (087) 9135229.
Free access to many online resources including ebooks, languages, magazines, downloadable audio books, newspapers and more.
AUsome Kids Club(Free Event Wicklow)
A monthly Kids Club for autistic & neurodivergent kids aged 4+, hosted by Wicklow Library. See the AUsome Kids Facebook page for details https://facebook.com/Ausome.kids.club.
The next event is on Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:00 – 11:30.
Shelton Abbey Open Day(Free Event Wicklow)
An activity filled family fun day suitable for all ages. Live music, BBQ, Face painting, pony rides, Birds of Prey, Raffle, cake sales, flower sales, fire brigade demos, historical tour and more! On Tue, 8 Jul 2025 12:00pm to 4pm at Shelton Abbey open Centre, Beech Road, Arklow. Join us for a day of excitement and entertainment. From interactive exhibits to live performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your loved ones and make memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the magic of Shelton Abbey!