Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 29th June

Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale – Sunday 12th July

Come along to the Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale in Laragh (A98 D3H1) and discover fantastic bargains, unique handmade crafts, and locally produced goods! Browse a wide variety of stalls offering everything from gifts and handmade crafts, clothing, antiques, tools, plants and household items.

Whether you're searching for a bargain, looking for a special gift, or simply enjoying a Sunday browse, there's something for everyone. Market opening hours are from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Take a break and enjoy a tasty hot dog or burger for lunch, followed by a delicious homemade dessert from our regular baker, served with tea or coffee.

Stallholder Information: Indoor space: €17 (table included), outdoor space: €15 (please bring your own table). The entrance barrier is locked from 6:00pm on Saturday until 8:00am on Sunday. All stallholders must pre-book their space. For enquiries or bookings:  0404 45600 (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm) or email us at carbootbrockagh@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. We look forward to welcoming you!

Wicklow Mountains National Park Summer Lectures

Our Summer Lectures 2026 kick off on Thursday 2nd July with a talk on Harvestmen by Brian Murray. Brian is a Blessington-based distinguished entomologist, with a wide knowledge of many invertebrate groups, including a deep knowledge of harvestmen. He recently discovered a species of harvestman, new to Ireland.

Brian is the founder of the microWild project (www.microwild.org), a native wildflower meadow and invertebrate reserve in Blessington, Wicklow. You can follow him on Twitter/X @BeesOfIreland (Bees & Wasps of Ireland). It is in Glenn of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow A98VY72 at 7:30 pm, Thursday 2nd July. There will be a series of lectures every Thursday from 2nd July to 20th August, at 7:30pm all free of charge. 

Elevation Summer Camp

Elevation Cheer and Tumble Summer Camp is back in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh A98 D3H1 from July 13th to 17th. Tiny and Mini(Beg) 10-1pm, Youth/JR/SNR 10-2pm.

Free T-shirt for full payment received by May 31st. Laragh and Aughrim: elevationdance@gmail.com. Blessington: elevationallstars@gmail.com. Summer Camps also in Blessington from June 29th-July 3rd and Aughrim from July 6th -10th.

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.

Walking  group in the Brockagh

Join the Laragh Walking Group every Monday morning at 10.00am for a friendly one-hour walk around the beautiful Glendalough area. The group meets at the Brockagh Resource Centre and welcomes walkers of all abilities. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and have a chat along the way. There is no fee to take part, no booking is required, simply come along on the day.

Laragh Memory Café -Friday 10th July

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.

AA Meetings Every Week!

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. All are welcome to come along.

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!