Annamoe Rambling House- A request
We are looking for 2 volunteers to help with the teas on our Rambling House nights in the Annamoe Centre. This involves only 4 nights in the year, the 2nd Friday of March, June, September and December. We have asked previously but got no response whatsoever so we have had some people standing in who are no longer in a position to continue. It is very disappointing when we have participants coming from not only Wicklow but Dublin, Kildare, Carlow and Wexford but cannot get anyone locally to help out. As the teas are an integral part of these nights, if there is no response to our request this time then our next night, Sept. 12th, will unfortunately be our last. For any queries or further information I can be contacted on 086-8749092 anytime.
Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale -Sunday 10th August
Discover bargains and unique handmade crafts at Brockagh Market/Carboot in Laragh (A98 D3H1)!! You’ll find a wide range of items, including gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, and household goods. Whether you’re a dedicated bargain hunter or simply enjoy browsing for affordable gifts, this is the place for you. The market is open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Refreshments like tea, coffee, and snacks are available. Enjoy our affordable Hot Dog and Burger as a family lunch treat, and don’t miss out on a delicious homemade dessert from our regular baker!
The barrier is locked from 6pm on Saturday evening until 8am on Sunday morning. For inquiries, contact us by phone at 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre-book their space. Visit our website at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. The Brockagh Market (carboot) takes place once a month on the 2nd Sunday (except in Jan/Feb).
Join us for a Coffee Morning
We are brewing something wonderful for our community. It is to raise funds to launch a memory café right here in Laragh. Come enjoy coffee, tea, treats and great company, all for a good cause. The event is on Saturday, August 9th at 11am until 1pm in the Glendalough Sanctuary A98 VK68.
All proceeds will help set up our new Laragh memory café. A memory café is a safe and welcoming place offering support, conversation and community to those living with dementia and their families. Suggested donation €5, to include tea/coffee and cake.A raffle, homemade bakes and music on the day. Together we can make a difference. For donations or volunteer information contact sheenacunnington@gmail.com.
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day at Glendalough Visitor Centre
August 17th, 2025 10.00am to 5.00pm
Come to Glendalough Visitor Centre with all the family to celebrate National Heritage Week 2025. We will start off the day with a family friendly tour of the Monastic Site led by our OPW guides followed by LEGO Workshops led by famous LEGO Artist Jessica Farrell. Try out your skill as an intrepid archaeologist with the BIG DIG led by The School of Irish Archaeology on the lawn of the OPW Visitor Centre and bigger kids can try our their skills on building a natural garden fence led by Aoife Patterson and Pat Reid from Wicklow Willow.
This is a free event and will be operated on a first come first served basis.
Please note that car parking charges apply to park in Glendalough Visitor Centre and the surrounding car parks.
This event is being hosted by the OPW in collaboration with the Glendalough Heritage Forum and co-funded by The Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council and The Heritage Council through the County Wicklow Heritage Plan.
CRAOBH BHAILE AN CHINNÉIDIGH
Bhí ciorcal comhrá iontach againn inné agus fáilte roimh ár baill nua! BÍGÍ LINN!
CIORCAL COMHRÁ
Meeting this Wednesday 30 July @ 8pm in the Parkview Hotel and Saturday 2 August at 3pm in The Coffee Place.
All levels of Irish speakers, including beginners, are very welcome!
LIBRARY
We have a small library of Irish books (over 210 titles and growing). This is available to anyone who is a member of our Facebook or WhatsApp groups.
JOIN
Join the group for more updates and Irish language resources via the links below or contact us by email at ciorcalcomhrantmk@gmail.com.
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
August 7th: ACRES project in the Wicklow mountains – Brian Dunne, ACRES Leinster
August 14th: Land use in the Wicklow mountains and the role of the Wicklow Uplands Council – Michael Keegan, WUC
Heritage Week Fun for Families
Summer Treasure Hunt
This is a family fun treasure hunt about Mammals that live in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Pop into the National Park Information Office and pick up the treasure hunt pack any day between 10.30am and 4.30pm, Monday 18th to Sunday 24th August. On completion of the treasure hunt, you will have made a mammal identification chart!Upper Lake, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. A98 R221. Further Information 0404 45425, Wicklow Mountains National Park, educationwmnp@npws.gov.ie.
Mini Beast Clay Modelling
Join us for this year’s Heritage week at Arklow Library. Children will enjoy learning how to identify some of Ireland’s favourite butterflies and bugs, followed by a fun arts and crafts session where they will get to create their own “mini beasts” using modelling clay and natural materials.
Where: Arklow Library, 7 Main Street Arklow.Y14PY61, Co. Wicklow
When: Thursday 21st of August, 3pm. Age: 6 +years
To Book: Phone 0402 39977 or email: arklowlibrary@wicklowcoco.ie