Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 21st Sept
Glen Tots-Baby and Toddler Group
We are delighted to welcome back on October 14th the very popular Moo Music giving sensory, music, movement and messy play classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Glen Tots - our Baby & Toddler Group at Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1. Join us every Wednesday (no need to prebook)10.30am - 12.15pm, €5.50 per family. You’ll find a warm welcome, friendly faces, play, songs, laughter and community that make Wednesdays so special.
At Glen Tots you’ll enjoy a fun, relaxed play session for babies and toddlers. Delicious fresh fruit for the little ones. Tea, coffee & biscuits for grown-ups so pop in and enjoy a great start to your day! A chance to meet, chat and connect with other parents, grandparents and carers in a friendly, welcoming space. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are thinking of coming along for the first time, we’d love to welcome you this Wednesday.
Laragh Christmas Light(Laragh Community Lights)
It’s that time of year again and we are looking for some new faces to join our committee and volunteer team! Come along and be part of the magic!
Our AGM will be held on 21st of Sept but if you cannot attend and would like to get involved contact us through https://www.facebook.com/laragh.christmaslights.
We’ll be starting preparations for this year’s festivities next week, so it’s the perfect time to come along, meet the team and get involved. A wonderful group to be part of -everyone is welcome!
Scrap Metal Collection-Laragh
Having a clear-out? From Friday 25th to Tuesday 29th September, you can drop off your unwanted scrap metal at the rear of the car park at Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1.
Drop-off is FREE and all proceeds from the scrap metal collection will go towards supporting Brockagh Resource Centre.
We can accept everything from old pots, pans and radiators to bicycles, trailers, farm machinery, copper, brass and aluminium - see the graphic for the full list:
Accepted: Biscuit tins, steel oil tanks, steel window frames, steel coal bunkers, car batteries, radiators, solid fuel cookers, sheep wire, bicycles, old cars without tyres, and steel wheelbarrows, golf irons etc.
Prohibited: Fridges, freezers, cookers, timber, plastics, and tyres.
Contact information: brockaghoffice@gmail.com or phone us 0404 45600(Mon-Fri 9-4pm).Please do not remove scrap or metal from the premises. Camera in operation!
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.
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.
Woodland Walk & Talk
Introducing 'Friday at Brockagh'
We're exploring a new Friday morning get-together at Brockagh Resource Centre, a welcoming space to meet others, enjoy a cuppa and take part in a variety of community activities.
Future mornings could include crafts, talks, demonstrations and other shared activities, and we'd love the local community to help shape what #FridayAtBrockagh might become.
For our first morning, held as part of #NationalWalkingWeek2026 with Get Ireland Walking, join us for a free guided Woodland Walk & Talk through the leafy trails of Brockagh Woods, with time to enjoy the sights, sounds and stories of the woodland. Would you like to walk more but feel unsure about joining a walking group or heading out alone? Perhaps you haven't walked for a while and would simply enjoy some friendly company. This relaxed 3km walk will be taken at a comfortable pace, with shorter options available if needed.
No specialist walking gear is required - just comfortable clothes, a waterproof coat and trainers or walking shoes with a good grip. Please bring some water. Afterwards, join us at Brockagh Resource Centre to relax and chat over tea, coffee and delicious fresh scones for only €5. You're also welcome to join us afterwards without taking part in the walk. This event is on Friday 25th September at 10.30am in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1. Guided walk: FREE. Tea, coffee and fresh scones afterwards: €5. Booking is essential for the walk as places are limited, so drop us an email or give us a ring to book (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm):0404 45600, brockaghoffice@gmail.com. Come along for our first 'Friday at Brockagh' and help us develop more Friday mornings for our local community.
Food for Thought- County Wicklow Food Partnerships Symposium 2026
Working Together for Food Security in County Wicklow — join us to share, learn, and act on food poverty solutions. Free event, register now on Eventbrite.
Welcome to Our Second Food for Thought- County Wicklow Food Partnerships Symposium!
Join us at the Brockagh Resource Centre on Thursday October 1st 2026, 9:45 (Registration starts at 9.15).
Why Attend?
Hear from our County Wicklow Food Partnerships reflections and work over the year
FoodCloud talk on: Barriers and policy options to support increased surplus food redistribution in Ireland. Share what’s working in your area and where more support is needed. Take part in a hands-on workshop focused on asset mapping of community services in the county and how we can build better connections across County Wicklow. Connect with others working for a fairer food future from policy makers to frontline services.
This is an opportunity to turn learning into action and to build on established partnerships, ensure community voices are heard, and create a shared vision to end cycles of poverty in County Wicklow.
Laragh Memory Cafe
At our next free Cafe event on Friday 9th October, we'll be celebrating our 1st birthday! Join us at the Brockagh Resource Centre, from 11am-1pm. Tea, cake, chat and live music.
The West Wicklow Festival
Chamber music at Tulfarris, Blessington. Pianists Fiachra Garvey & Mishka Rushdie Momen open; Rising Stars Ben Gannon & Ellen Jansson premiere a new work; Paddington Trio and traditional singers Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta complete the weekend.
The West Wicklow Festival returns to the Manor House at Tulfarris, Blessington, for a weekend of world-class music from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026.
The festival opens with pianists Fiachra Garvey and Mishka Rushdie Momen performing works by Brahms and Stravinsky, including The Rite of Spring for piano four hands. The Rising Stars Concert features oboist Ben Gannon and pianist Ellen Jansson, with the world première of the winning work from the WWF Composition Competition. The Paddington Trio bring a programme shaped by loss and remembrance, including piano trios by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky. Traditional singers Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta close the festival, also leading a sean-nós workshop.
Full programme at https://www.westwicklowfestival.com/whats-on.
Arklow Library Free Events
Knitting
Join Arklow Library's friendly group of knitters every Tuesday morning from 10am-12pm.
Bring along your own knitting/crochet/sewing and enjoy the relaxed chat and tea.
No booking required.
Kids Crafts
Bring your little ones along for a fun and creative session where they can unleash their imaginations and make wonderful crafts. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore their artistic skills and enjoy some hands-on fun with friends. Anytime between 11am and 1pm on Saturdays.
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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