Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 15th Dec

Laragh Memory Cafe

The final Laragh Memory Café of 2025, held on December 12th, was a real delight. The afternoon was filled with Christmas cheer, carol singing, and plenty of delicious treats. Santa even made a surprise appearance, handing out presents to everyone who attended.

A big thank-you to the talented singers from Scoil Chaomín Naofa and St. Kevin’s Choir, whose wonderful performances made the day even more special.

The next Memory Café will take place on Friday, January 9th. Email memorycafelaragh@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook: Laragh Memory Cafe.

Thank You

I would like to thank the Laragh Active Retired on the death of our brother Vincent from Nora Byrne & Dina Newsome, and also the many friends he had made in Rathdrum, mass cards received and messages of sympathy from Nora’s family and Dina’s family.

Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Group

Join us for a Christmas ‘Bright Stars’ celebration on Wed 17th December, our last day for the baby & toddler group in 2025!

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.

FREE EVENTS 

Rathdrum Library Christmas Family Treasure Hunt

Can you find the Christmas clues? Events take place on Friday 19th December, 2-4.30pm also on Tuesday 23rd December 10-1pm and 2-4.30pm. All are welcome.

Walk and Talk Glendalough

Most weeks the group walk in the Glendalough. You can check it out on their FB page at 

@walkandtalkglendalough. 

Elevation School of Performing Arts

Classes available at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on  Mondays 4.15 Acro Squad, 5pm Arco L2, 6.30pm Adv Tumbling/Squad Dance. On Wednesdays 2.45pm Tiny Acro/Dance/Mini Acro, 3.30pm Youth Cheer/Dance, 4.30pm Cheer Team: Lucky Stars, 5pm Gr ¾ Mod, 6pm Snr Mod (2hrs), 7pm Zumba(45mins). Saturdays are 9am Technique Team & Squad.

We offer graded examinations, performances and workshops in a safe and encouraging environment with fully qualified teachers. Email elevationdance@gmail.com to register for classes or text 0868256775.Website at www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.com.

Pilates Classes in Laragh

Pilates strengthens core muscles, improves muscle control, flexibility, strength and tone, as well as alignment and breathing. Zara Elkinson has trained and qualified through the STOTT Pilates Method of Movement. This method combines modern theories of exercise science with spinal rehabilitation, which gives a safe and effective exercise that sees results and is accessible to all. Offering STOTT Pilates Matwork Classes based in Co.Wicklow. Both group and private classes available, Beginners and Improvers welcome!  Like on Facebook @PilatesWithZara. Contact Zara on 0879367474. Classes are on Mon eve at 7pm.

Suicide Intervention & Prevention

Breaking Through, co-ordinates Suicide Intervention & Prevention training on behalf of the HSE as part of Irelands National Strategy to reduce suicide called Connecting for Life. This training is for over 18’s only and not suitable for anyone bereaved by suicide within 12 months.

FREE training is taking place in January, February & March. For more information about these courses contact Breaking Through on 01 6060858, www.nosp.ie/training  connectingforlifeireland.ie.

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