Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 9th Nov

Laragh Memory Cafe

We are back on Friday, November 13th at 11am in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh with another Laragh Memory Cafe. Speaker Sandra McQuoid MSc (Counselling & Psychotherapy) on managing stress, plus music from William Belton to entertain us.

Local Christmas cards will be on sale! There are 2 designs featuring local deer at €2 each. All proceeds to Laragh Memory Cafe.

Brockagh Christmas Craft Market - Nov 29th 2026

Visitors to this year's market can look forward to a diverse range of crafts, including art, photography, handmade jewellery, greeting cards, original paintings, cosmetics, holiday decorations, and festive yule logs. A variety of Christmas gifts will be available, alongside food and coffee vendors offering cakes, fresh pastries, and hot chocolate. 

If you want to join our growing list of vendors contact us at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, County Wicklow (A98 D3H1). Email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to us for your booking form. Call us on 0404 45600(Mon-Fri 9-4pm) if you have any questions about this event.

Laragh & Glendalough Active Retirement

Dina, a member of the Active Retirement Group, has recently been unwell and wishes to express her heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their lovely cards and thoughtful well wishes. She extends her warmest thanks to fellow group members, the team at the Brockagh Resource Centre, as well as her friends, family, and neighbours for their immense support and kindness throughout her recovery. She is hoping to be back for the usual meet up on Tuesday mornings in Laragh from 10.30-12.15 before Christmas to see everyone in the retirement group.

YARN Storytelling Festival

The YARN Storytelling Festival takes place from 7th to 15th November 2026 in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Fireside Tales at Glenmalure Lodge at 8pm on Wed 11th Nov

What better way to spend a winter’s night than by the fire in the company of two cracking storytellers? In the unique and evocative setting of Glenmalure Lodge, Francis McCarron and Markus Luukkonen will transport you, using the timeless enchantment of the human voice. Free Entry. Suitable for Adults.

Christmas Craft Night

We are delighted to welcome Anouk from Olannmor back to the rugby club for our annual Christmas craft night on 5th of Dec at 7pm in Rathdrum RFC. Come craft some needle felted bookmarks while nibbling on canapés, sipping on mulled wine and soaking up the festive atmosphere.

This event is ever popular and always sells out so don’t delay! Tickets can be purchased at https://rathdrumrfc.ie/products/40752/purchases/new.

Friday Footsteps

Join us on Friday 20th November for a free 5km looped walk from Brockagh Resource Centre towards Glendalough and back. A chance to get outdoors, enjoy the Autumn scenery and meet some friendly faces along the way. Come with a friend or come on your own - everyone is welcome. On Friday 20th November at 10.30am.

Meet at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1. Walk is FREE with optional tasty refreshments afterwards only €5. PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Give us a ring or drop us a line to book your place: Phone 0404 45600 or email us at brockaghoffice@gmail.com.

Mobile Library

NEXT DATE: Thurs Nov 12th & 26th. A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, A98 D3H1. Go to 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.  

Mini Movies at Arklow Library

Starting on November 6th and continuing during the winter months every Friday at 4pm in Arklow Library. Suitable for children age 3+

Laragh Badminton Club 

Badminton classes in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Mon: Adults 7.30-9.30pm. Thurs: 5.30-6.30pm 4th/5th/6th Class, 6.30-8.30pm Teens, 8.45-10pm Adults. Contact Phil Curley 0404 45175/087 2067607 Or Gosia Ward 087 063 8898. A small club fee for the year applies for participation. All are welcome. Affiliated with Badminton Ireland. 

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. 

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!