Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 9th Feb
- Brockagh Office
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Memory Cafe in Laragh
We’re really looking forward to this Friday! Wicklow Dementia Adviser Kate Cowell will be joining us, along with a free raffle, tea, and cake.
Come along from 11am–1pm at Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh (A98 D3H1) in the Mountainview Room. This is a free monthly event for people living with dementia/memory problems, family carers, friends and healthcare professionals to connect, socialise and source info. Upcoming dates are 13th Feb and Fri 13th March. Email memorycafelaragh@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook: Laragh Memory Cafe.
Glendalough Visitor Centre Win CIE Merit Award
Well done to all the team in the Glendalough Visitor Centre who received their 13th consecutive Merit Award from CIE at a ceremony in Trinity College last week.
The CIE Tours Awards of Excellence honour tourist attractions that achieve a customer satisfaction rating of 92% or higher, based on feedback from thousands of international visitors.
Volunteers Needed
Would you like to volunteer at the Wicklow Hospice Half Marathon of 10km in Avondale on the morning of the 21st of February?
Volunteers are needed for the following: parking stewards 7.30am start, race reception with 7.45am start and route marshall stewards 8.15am start. If you can help please contact Allison on 087 414 6363 or email aryder@olh.ie.
Sheep Worrying: A Serious Issue During Lambing Season
As lambing season approaches, Gardaí are reminding dog owners of their responsibility to keep their dogs under effective control at all times, particularly in rural and farming areas.
Sheep worrying occurs when dogs chase, attack or disturb sheep. Even if no physical contact is made, the stress caused can have devastating consequences.
Responsible dog ownership protects animals, farmers, and your pet. It will be the responsibility of the dog’s owner if such incidents occur.
Remember if you are hiking in the area accompanied by your dog please keep on the lead. Sheep grazing around the area on the hills and in the fields.
The Monday Walkers Laragh!
On Monday mornings weekly at 10am join the Laragh walking group at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk around the Glendalough area for approximately one hour. This is a great way to meet and chat with others and with no fee involved. No need to book, just show up on the day.
Roundwood ICA
Roundwood ICA meets every Wednesday in the Parish hall, please join us for crafts, chats, and cups of tea. Have you ever wanted to learn crafts such as crochet, knitting, embroidery, quilting, sewing? We ask for €5 each week you attend and after 2 sessions we ask you to become a full member of the ICA. Some weeks we will have instructors who will teach us new crafts. We decide together what we learn together. For more information please call or email: 00353 857835076 or caitdubh4@gmail.com.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Starting in the Rathdrum Library on the 25th of February and will continue after on the last Wednesday every month.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Active Retirement Laragh
The Active Retirement Group are back for their weekly meet up on Tuesday 17th of February and will then meet every Tuesday morning from 10:45am to 12:15pm at the Brockagh Centre (Note: breaks throughout the year and day trips).
Each week, members enjoy a friendly chat over refreshments, along with some light exercise. Throughout the year, the group also takes part in workshops, day trips, and monthly lunches.
New members are always welcome! If you'd like to offer your services or share your skills with the group, please get in touch:Call us on 0404 45600. Email: laraghglendaloughara@gmail.com. Or drop into the centre — we’d love to hear from you!
Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Group Laragh
Come along to our Baby and Toddler Group, every Wednesday morning at 10.30am in the spacious main hall of the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, A98 D3H1.
We offer a welcoming, lively space where parents, carers, and children can come together to connect, play, and grow. Sessions include messy play, stories and songs, games and occasional guest speakers, snack time, tidy-up, and access to new equipment.
The group gives children the chance to explore, learn, and make new friends, while parents, grandparents, and carers can enjoy meeting others and sharing a weekly
catch-up. For some, it’s simply a relaxed and social space; for others, it offers valuable support and confidence in their parenting role. Cost: €5.50 per family. For more information: call us on 0404 45600
Taekwon-Do at Laragh
Laragh Taekwon-Do is running the fantastic ITF Kids Development Program for ages 4 to 8yrs, it covers topics such as physical skills, mind skills, independence skills, nutrition awareness and of course Taekwon-Do Skills. The program also has three extra modules namely Danger Awareness, Stranger Awareness and Bullying Awareness.
We also run the full International Taekwon-Do Federation syllabus including pattern, sparring, power and special technique for our 10s upward and teenagers.
To avail of a complimentary class and experience our programs, just contact Master Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information.
Classes are on Tuesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.
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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