Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 19th May

Coffee Morning

Join us at Moneystown Community Hall, A98 P9Y9 on Sunday, 1st June 2025 from 10.30am to 1.30pm in support of PWSAI. (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Ireland).

Amazing Raffle Prizes - Dublin Zoo, Beyond the Trees Avondale and Clara Lara family pass, nights stay in Celtic Ross Hotel Cork, flying lesson from Newcastle Aerodrome, Keith Grant Butcher Voucher, Danny O’Brien comedy tickets, King Hair Goodie Bag, annual membership to Powerscourt Gardens, and lots more. Pop in for a cuppa, enjoy some fruit, cake, and all while supporting a great cause. Let’s make a difference together. For Raffle Tickets whatapp/txt 086 348 7175. We would love to see you there.

Westport Music Break

Unfortunately the trip to Westport is now cancelled. Contact: Susan at 087 627 3032 if you need more information. 

Glendalough Hermitage Centre

Pilgrim Walks Saturday 31 st May 2025

Following the tradition of pilgrimage, a series of walks has been organised to mark St

Kevin’s Day in Glendalough. Participants will walk towards Glendalough following a choice

of 8 different routes which will merge along the way with other walkers from the same

area.

Area A

Route 1 Glenmalure: Leader: Carmel O'Toole 087 4165298

Route 2: Ballinabarney/Greenane Leaders: Sean Dunne 086 8937650

Jimmy Devitt 087 7832870

Area B

Route 3: Annamoe: Leader: Robbie Carter 085 8118198

Route 4: Glenmacnass: Leader: Ann Nolan 086 0851665

Area C

Route 5: Trooperstown Leader: Andrew Doyle 086 8370088

Route 6: Clara Vale Leader: Ann O Brien 085 1102220

Route 7 Rathdrum Leader: Anne Savage 087 7936818

Area D

Route 8: Wicklow Gap Leader: Sr Breda Ahearn 087 2446601

If you’re thinking of walking all you need to do is-

Pick one of the routes and then contact the group leader who will give you the details on

the route’s length, starting time, location etc

Each person will walk all or part of their chosen route finishing with a ‘gathering’ of walkers

sharing refreshments at the Hermitage Centre near St Kevin’s Church, Laragh after 2pm

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.

Tea Dance Laragh

Our Spring Tea Dane will be held on Sunday 25th of May from 3pm to 6pm in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh A98 D3H1. Entry fee €10 with parking. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy the afternoon with Music by the Wicklow Man. All groups must be booked in by contracting Laragh Active Retired group at laraghandglendaloughara@gmail.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.

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 

The Badminton Club Laragh held in the Brockagh Resource Centre is now finished and will resume in September 8th.  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. 

Mobile Library

NEXT DATE: Thur 29th May. A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. 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.