Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 17th August

Glór na dtonn Céilí Band

Céilí afternoon in Roundwood Parish Hall, Roundwood, Co.Wicklow from 3pm to 6pm on Sunday 30th August. Entry €10. Contact info Clare O’Toole 087 764 9204.

Mobile Library

NEXT DATE: Thurs August 20th. 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.

Temporary Road Closures – Roundwood 

Please be advised that temporary road closures will be in place on the L-1059 and L-1060 roads in Roundwood from Tuesday, 4th August until Friday, 9th October 2026.

The works affect the Lough Dan Road (L-1059) leaving Roundwood village towards Lough Dan and Oldbridge, together with the L-1060 local road serving the surrounding rural area.

Important Information:

The L-1059 and L-1060 will NOT be closed at the same time, helping to minimise disruption.

Traffic management and signed diversion routes will be in place throughout the works.

Diversions:

L-1059 Closure: Via L-5057 and L-5056.

L-1060 Closure: Via L-1059 and the R755.

Reason for the works:

The closures are required to facilitate the installation of a new watermain for Uisce Éireann, an important infrastructure upgrade for the area.

Celebrate Wicklow's Mining Heritage Through Music, Story & Dance! 

Visit The Barn Ensemble, The Roundwood Set Dancers, and MC Pat Nolan for a special afternoon celebrating the rich musical and social history of mining in County Wicklow for Heritage Week.Enjoy an uplifting programme of newly arranged tunes, storytelling, poetry, dance, archival discoveries, community voices, and a few surprises as we bring to life the everyday experiences of miners and their families. We'll also explore the stories of well-known musicians whose roots lie in Wicklow's mining communities.

This welcoming event is perfect for all ages and anyone with an interest in local history, traditional music, or community arts.

And if you love to dance, don't forget to bring your dancing shoes, you'll be in good company!

We would love to see you there for an afternoon of music, memories, and celebration.                    This event is in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, A98 D3H1 on Sunday, 23rd August 2026 from 3:00pm – 4:30pm (approx.).

The Wicklow Placenames Project 2026

The Wicklow Placenames project aims to record the minor placenames of county Wicklow and is looking for you to get involved. Minor placenames are  typically not recorded on maps but are known locally and usually passed down through generations via oral tradition. These local names are steeped in local landscape, geology, history, language, folklore and customs and are a rich and unique part of our Wicklow heritage.

This project is an action of the County Wicklow Heritage Plan and is being co-ordinated on behalf of Wicklow County Council by Pat Reid, please contact Pat at info@wicklowwillow.ie if you have information to share or would like to know more.

Wicklow Town Heritage Trail

From 15th - 22nd of  August, 11am - 1pm. Meet at the Fáilte Ireland Office (outside), Fitzwilliam Square, Wicklow Town. A67YK82. Wicklow Town's Heritage Trail covers the town's history from the arrival of St Patrick and his monks in 432AD until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. With our guided trail you will enjoy spending a couple of hours rambling through our narrow streets observing our historic sights and appreciating the beauty of our coastline. For further information on this free event contact 087-2533742, pascalburke2015@gmail.com.

Observe a Stone Carving Workshop in Action

A Mindful Making in the Wicklow Mountains on 23rd August, 11am - 3pm at The Haggart - Ballyknockan , Valleymount , Blessington. Co. Wicklow. W91YD6V. As part of Heritage Week, we’re opening the doors of our stone carving workshop in Ballyknockan on Sunday, 23 August, from 11am–3pm, inviting visitors to come and experience the craft in action.

Our regular bi-monthly workshops are two-day, hands-on courses for participants who have paid to take part, but for this special afternoon, we’re welcoming the public to drop in, watch our skilled masons as they teach, see the tools and work involved, explore what our workshops have to offer, and learn more about the rich tradition of stone carving in Ireland. Come along, meet the masons, ask questions, and get a glimpse into this unique Irish craft - tea & coffee will be available so take a cup and stay a while. Please drop us a line at info@oflahertystone.com if you plan on attending.

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WMNP Woodland Strategy-Summer Lectures

In the final lecture in this year’s summer series, we are delighted to welcome Kate Harrington to talk about Trees and Bees. Kate is an ecologist and researcher in Trinity College. She is currently working on a PhD, on the “Ecological Value and Ecosystem Services of New Native Woodland” as part of the Kinsella FOREST project. She plans to study a variety of new woodland sites that have been developed as part of the Native Woodland Scheme over the past 20 years.

Lecture Location: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow A98VY72

Time: 7:30 pm, Thursday 20th August.

Lecture Series: every Thursday from 2nd July to 20th August, at 7:30pm.

Free of Charge

Elevation School of Performing Arts

Classes available at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on  Mondays - 5pm Jnr/Snr Level Acro, 6.30pm U12/U14 Pom: Dynamite. 

Wednesdays - 3pm Tiny Acro & Dance(3-5yrs), 3.45pm Mini & Youth Level Acro, 4.45pm Mini/Youth Rec Cheer(6yrs), 4.45pm  U14 Cheer: Lucky Stars(10-14yrs). 6pm Snr Elite Dance: Escala, 6.15pm Gr4 Mod Dance(10-16yrs), 7-9.15pm Snr Elite Cheer: Paramount. 

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. Classes are back on Monday 7th of September.

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 and will be starting back in September.

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!