Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 11th May
- Brockagh Office
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National Biodiversity Week 2026 Events
Glendalough Visitor Centre Free Talk
Join our Guide (and Beekeeper), John Price, who will deliver a talk on Beekeeping in Medieval and Modern Times at 2.30pm on Friday 15th May in Glendalough Visitor Centre. Booking is not required. Car park charges apply.
Bat Walk at Deputy’s Pass
Meet at Deputy’s Pass Car Park on May 21st from 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm.
Nocturnal and numerous, and source of much folklore, bats are among our most common and at the same time least understood native mammals. Join us at Deputy’s Pass this Natura 2000 Day for a bat walk in the woods at night. Learn about their lives and their role in the woods, and how we find out which bats live where!For all ages. Wrap up warm for the walk at night, bring a torch if you have one, and even better a bat detector – if you don’t, we’ll be sharing some round on the walk and showing you how to use them! Unfortunately dogs (excluding guide dogs) are not permitted on this walk. Website: https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/bat-walk-at-deputys-pass/
Blessing of the Graves 2026
Brockagh – Sunday 24th May after 11.30am mass
Roundwood – Friday 5th June at 7pm
Glendalough – Friday 19th June at 7pm
Please note: Amendment on these dates from last week's notes.
Glendalough Community Excavations
We are delighted to announce that Glendalough Community Excavations will return weekdays 22nd June-3rd July 2026. If you have an interest in archaeology and Glendalough it is a fantastic experience. We regret we cannot offer places to those under 18 this year. Adult places (subject to availability) are available from fixed blocks of two or three days. No prior knowledge of excavation is required and we endeavour to accommodate people of all abilities. For information and details of application please email glendaloughheritageforum@gmail.com.
Mobile Library
NEXT DATE: Thurs May 14th. A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, A98 D3H1. Go to 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.
Annamoe Community Street Feast 2026
Annamoe Community Street Feast 2026 - Sunday 24th May @ 1pm. Come along to the Annamoe Picnic Area, and share a picnic with friends and neighbours. We really enjoyed last year's Feast and are looking forward to gathering again to celebrate the start of Summer. Same format as last year -bring some food/drink, and a dish to share. More details will be posted closer to the date.
Yoga with Louise
Vinyasa Krama Yoga (step-by-step). Classes are from 10am to 11.20 in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.
The practice will provide gentle stretching, improved strength and flexibility, as well as help students to find balance and calm in everyday life. Louise takes students through Asana, Pranayama and Meditation for a full Yoga practice.
Contact Louise to book or for any queries: 087 603 2202, louise@louiseyoga.ie, www.louiseyoga.ie.
Chair Yoga
Classes are from 11.30am to 12.30 in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.
Chair Yoga is suitable for those who find a regular yoga class too strenuous, are recovering from injury or illness or are generally less active and mobile. Louise's classes include physical poses (asana), breathing practices (pranayama) and relaxation and meditation. There is some standing work which is optional and done next to the chair.
Contact Louise to book or for any queries: 087 603 2202, louise@louiseyoga.ie, www.louiseyoga.ie.
Laragh Badminton Club
Badminton classes are on Mondays evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh for adults from 7.30-9.30pm. 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.
Wicklow National Park
Important Information: It is illegal to burn growing vegetation during the period 1st March to 31st August, and all these fires will be investigated and cross-reported to the Dept of Agriculture.
Please be vigilant and if you do notice a fire, do not delay, please call the Emergency Services on 112 or 999 immediately giving clear details as regards location.
Report any wildlife crimes to WMNP@npws.gov.ie or to the Duty Ranger 087 9803899.
Do not attempt to intervene or fight fires under any circumstances. Thank you.
Lough Dan Charity Swim
Challenge yourself in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains in beautiful Lough Dan, while supporting two amazing charities. The event will be staged from the Lough Dan Scout Centre on the 12th of July 2026. There are two different distances starting in separate waves.
The first is a 1 km 'novice' swim and the other a 3.9 km 'ironman distance'. We are honoured to be partnering with two incredible charities for our inaugural event! Everyone will be familiar with the amazing work that Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services undertake in their facility in Maghermore and in our communities in Co. Wicklow and beyond. Our other charity, 22q11 Ireland, may be less familiar, but does equally outstanding work nationwide. Register or find out more about this event at https://www.loughdancharityswim.com/event.
Share Your News with the Community!
Do you have news or events to share with the Laragh, Glendalough, or Annamoe community?
We would love to hear from you! Send the details to brockaghoffice@gmail.com, and we will include them in the Community Notes for you. These notes are sent to the Wicklow People every week and shared on social media — helping your voice and news reach the whole community!
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