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).
New Memory Cafe in Laragh
We were looking forward to Friday, October 10th when a new Memory Cafe is launching in the Brockagh Resource Centre and continuing on 2nd Friday of the month thereafter. The Memory Cafe will run from 11am to 1pm.
We would like to thank those who have been so kind with generous donations to date in helping set up this supportive space for people living with dementia, their families and friends, healthcare professionals, and people who are interested in supporting a dementia inclusive community, all are welcome to attend.
You can help by dropping in for a coffee & treat August 9th, Glendalough Sanctuary!
To help 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.
Laragh GFC
Drop off your unwanted clothes at any training session or match up to Monday, August 11th for our clothing collection or contact us here to arrange a time that suits you. We can only accept clean and rewearable in the following items: Mens, women & childrens clothing, paired shoes, handbags, belts and soft toys. Thanks for your support!
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.
Active Retirement Laragh
The group are starting back after the Summer break with a day trip on 26th of August, followed by a GAA Tour in Croke Park on Sept 9th.
The active retirement group meets every Tuesday morning from 10.45am – 12.15pm in the Brockagh Centre(with breaks throughout the year). 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
Event-‘Mother & Baby Yoga’ at The Brockagh Centre, next Wednesday, 6th August 10:45, please join us during ‘Bright Stars’ for this lovely relaxing morning and meet your friends.
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.
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 14th: Land use in the Wicklow mountains and the role of the Wicklow Uplands Council – Michael Keegan, WUC
August 21st: Wicklow Barn Owls, back from the brink – Oran O’Sullivan, Ornithologist & Author
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