Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 22nd June

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.

Music in the Forest 2026... an Ancient Music Festival in Dorlindon Forest

This summer, experience a celebration of Ancient Music in one of Ireland’s most enchanting natural settings with several music dates to choose from. Hosted at Dorlindon Nature Sanctuary, this open-air festival brings together live performances of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music, performed in a mythical forest environment rich with beauty, stillness, and atmosphere. A unique blend of sounds from across the ages, including Irish Classical and traditional influences. Performances are from 3pm to 5pm in a natural forest amphitheatre. Dorlindon Nature Sanctuary is located between Roundwood and Kilmacanogue, A98 F7X9. For more information go to https://www.dorlindon.com/en/music-in-the-forest/events/index.php.

Historic Newspapers at your library! 

Don’t be fooled by the name — the British Newspaper Archive, available FREE at your library, includes over 50 million pages of historic newspapers from both Ireland and Britain.

You can explore an incredible range of Irish national and local titles, including Wicklow favourites:

The Wicklow News-Letter and County Advertiser - 1858-1872, 1875-1919, 1922.

Wicklow People - 1890-1929, 1931-2005.

Bray People - 1988-2005.

The Wicklow local newspaper collection dates back to the 1860s, offering a rich glimpse into local life, family stories, social history, and major events from over 160 years ago. Access is free in your library using a public PC. Free user guides are available in all library branches, and staff are happy to help you get started.

Art Exhibition Reception at Wicklow Library

Join us for the reception of "United States of Emotion", a captivating exhibition by Jacinta O’Reilly on Saturday 20th June from 2:00pm – 4:30pm in Wicklow Town Library. Free admission.

The exhibition runs from 4th – 30th June, offering visitors the opportunity to explore a thought-provoking collection that captures the many colours, moods and experiences of human emotion.

Everyone is welcome to attend the reception, meet fellow art enthusiasts, and celebrate this inspiring exhibition. We look forward to seeing you there!

Walk and Talk Glendalough

A great way to meet people who walk in the Glendalough area. You can check it out on their FB page at @walkandtalkglendalough. 

Laragh Memory Café

OPW Guides Aodán and Val were delighted to deliver a presentation to the Laragh Memory Café in the Brockagh Resource Centre on the 12th of June.  A huge thank you to all the organisers and participants for making our Guides welcome. We hope you can join us on the 10th of July for another gathering with tea, cake and chat.

Upcoming dates are Fri 10th July, August/no cafe, 11th Sept, 9th Oct, 13th Nov, 11th December.

Email memorycafelaragh@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook: Laragh Memory Cafe.

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!