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Glendalough Science Club (Junior Einsteins) Exciting News! We are thrilled to be hosting our award winning science club program in the beautiful Glendalough, Co. Wicklow from September 2024! Saturday Science Club from 10am -11:30am Brockagh Resource Centre, Large, Glendalough 7th September to 12th October Non newtonian fluids, cross linking polymerisation: stretchy slime, light the lightsaber with our plasma ball, conductors & insulators, optical illusions: how the eye tricks the brain, rocket launchers, junior astronaut training, GIANT smoke cannons, vortices & tornado in a bottle, forensic science: crime scene investigation Information & bookings at: https://junioreinsteinsscienceclub.com/.../glendalough.../ Waters of Life-Drop In Consultation Tell us your views on the health of local rivers in the Avonmore sub-catchment on Wednesday August 7th 12.30 to 2.30pm or 6pm to 8pm and Thursday August 8th 12.30 to 2.30pm or 6pm to 8pm at the Brockagh Resource Centre A98 D3h1.  An Evening with Vivienne Cardin The Brockagh Resource Centre in Association with the well known Internationally Recognized Psychic Medium Vivienne Cardin presents a night of Clairvoyance, Mediumship, and Angelic Connection in our Mountain View Room on Sat 14th of September at 7pm. There will be an intermission where you can purchase burgers/hotdogs and beverages. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa school in Laragh. To support our local school contact us at 0404 45600 or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com  to buy your ticket for €15. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie/post/about-vivienne-cardin New Dementia Cafe  Coming soon to the Brockagh Resource Centre once monthly. Free of Charge. A dementia cafe is a welcoming, once monthly meeting for anyone who is affected by dementia. People living with dementia, their families and friends, healthcare professionals, and people who are interested in supporting a dementia inclusive community, are all welcome to attend. Dementia cafes are run by local voluntary steering committees, and are always free of charge. For more info contact: brockaghoffice@gmail.com 0404 45600 Find out more at  https://dementiacafe.ie/  or https://www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie/post/dementia-cafe-coming-soon . Fitness Class Coming to the Brockagh Exciting new low impact fitness class coming to the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh. Affordable classes, great value, music that makes exercise more enjoyable, friendly vibe in a sociable atmosphere. Starting Wednesday September 11th in our Mountain View room from 10.30-11.30am. Contact Fiona 089 466 8250. AA Meetings  (Ongoing) Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. Brockagh Country Market(carboot) Our next event is on Sunday, Aug 11th. Come shop indoor and outdoor with beautiful handmade crafts and plenty of bargains and from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, household items etc.  You might be a keen bargain hunter or enjoy browsing for affordable gifts. Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and hot food available. Our all new tasty Hot Dog and Burger stand went down a treat at the last market!!  The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com . All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . The Glendalough Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Taekwon-Do at Laragh Laragh Taekwon-Do is running the fantastic ITF Kids Development Program for the 4s to 8s, 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. Contact tutor for return dates in September 2024 if you want to book a space. Brockagh Digital Hub  We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate available. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our   connectedhubs.ie  site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either   connectedhubs.ie  or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com . Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie .

Tell us your views on the health of local rivers in the Avonmore sub-catchment on Wednesday August 7th 12.30 to 2.30pm or 6pm to 8pm and Thursday August 8th 12.30 to 2.30pm or 6pm to 8pm at the Brockagh Resource Centre A98 D3h1. Waters Of LIFE #wateroflife  #brockaghresourcecentre   #wicklow   #wicklowmountains   #laraghglendaloughtidytowns   #wicklowmountains   #glendalough   #Avonmore

An Evening with Vivienne Cardin The Brockagh Resource Centre in Association with the well known Internationally Recognized Psychic Medium Vivienne Cardin presents a night of Clairvoyance, Mediumship, and Angelic Connection in our Mountain View Room on Sat 14th of September at 7pm. There will be an intermission where you can purchase burgers/hotdogs and beverages. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa school in Laragh. To support our local school contact us at 0404 45600 or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com  to buy your ticket for €15. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie/post/about-vivienne-cardin New Dementia Cafe  Coming soon to the Brockagh Resource Centre once monthly. Free of Charge. A dementia cafe is a welcoming, once monthly meeting for anyone who is affected by dementia. People living with dementia, their families and friends, healthcare professionals, and people who are interested in supporting a dementia inclusive community, are all welcome to attend. Dementia cafes are run by local voluntary steering committees, and are always free of charge. For more info contact: brockaghoffice@gmail.com 0404 45600 Find out more at  https://dementiacafe.ie/  or https://www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie/post/dementia-cafe-coming-soon . Fitness Class Coming to the Brockagh Exciting new low impact fitness class coming to the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh. Affordable classes, great value, music that makes exercise more enjoyable, friendly vibe in a sociable atmosphere. Starting Wednesday September 11th in our Mountain View room from 10.30-11.30am. Contact Fiona 089 466 8250. Glendalough Visitor Centre Free admission to Glendalough Visitor Centre from 17th to 25th August, 9.30am to 5.15pm for National Heritage Week. Please note that parking fees apply in Glendalough and finding parking can be a challenge at weekends. Summer Lectures at Wicklow Mountains National Park Talks over the summer of 2024. We have a wide range of talks scheduled. Thursday 15th August, 7.30pm An Odyssey Of Orchids - travels in search of Ireland's orchids.  By Declan Murphy, ornithologist and author                                                                        Thursday 22nd August, 7.30pm On Medieval Pilgrimage To Glendalough  - archaeological discoveries along St Kevin's Pilgrims Road in the Wicklow Mountains. By Professor Aidan O'Sullivan, UCD School of Archaeology  Free of charge. Allow between 1-1/2 hours for the talk and questions. Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base.  Booking is not required. For more information, phone 0404 45425. Arrive early to get a seat! These events are organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Brockagh Country Market(carboot) Our next event is on Sunday, Aug 11th. Come shop indoor and outdoor with beautiful handmade crafts and plenty of bargains and from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, household items etc.  You might be a keen bargain hunter or enjoy browsing for affordable gifts. Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and hot food available. Our all new tasty Hot Dog and Burger stand went down a treat at the last market!!  The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com . All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . The Glendalough Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Taekwon-Do at Laragh Laragh Taekwon-Do is running the fantastic ITF Kids Development Program for the 4s to 8s, 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. Contact tutor for return dates in September 2024 if you want to book a space. Brockagh Digital Hub  We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate available. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our   connectedhubs.ie  site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either   connectedhubs.ie  or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com . Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie .

The Brockagh Resource Centre in Association with the well known Internationally Recognized Psychic Medium Vivienne Cardin presents a night of Clairvoyance, Mediumship, and Angelic Connection. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa school in Laragh. Would you like the opportunity to connect with a passed loved one, Vivienne says bring along an object or item connected to your memories or their energy and she will make the connection for you on the night. All audience members have the ability to make this connection and communicate with passed loved ones or friends, another idea would be to bring a photograph or a candle that you have held in memory of the deceased. On entry we will gift you a small token wrap to as a starter to creating your own space at home or sacred area of your choice, Viviennne will give advice on the process and how to prepare the space and bless it. Each audience member will also be given the opportunity to pop a note to a loved one or friend that has passed over into a basket and Vivienne will randomly dip into the basket and select a note which will be read and a connection to the passed relative or friend will be attempted. There will be an Intermission where the audience can purchase beverages, hot dogs, burgers, Tea Coffee and other refreshments on sale. Saturday 14th September

Coming soon to the Brockagh Resource Centre once monthly. Free of Charge. A dementia cafe is a welcoming, once monthly meeting for anyone who is affected by dementia. People living with dementia, their families and friends, healthcare professionals, and people who are interested in supporting a dementia inclusive community, are all welcome to attend. Dementia cafes are run by local voluntary steering committees, and are always free of charge. For more info contact: brockaghoffice@gmail.com 0404 45600 Find out more at https://dementiacafe.ie/

Fitness Class Coming to the Brockagh Exciting new low impact fitness class coming to the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh. Affordable classes, great value, music that makes exercise more enjoyable, friendly vibe in a sociable atmosphere. Starting Wednesday September 11th in our Mountain View room from 10.30-11.30am. Contact Fiona 089 466 8250. Summer Lectures at Wicklow Mountains National Park Talks over the summer of 2024. We have a wide range of talks scheduled. Thursday 1st August, 7.30pm Reading The Landscape Through Irish Place Names By Ruairí Mac an Tuile, Education Officer, WMNP Thursday 8th August, 7.30pm The Secret Life of Crows By Ricky Whelan. Biodiversity Officer, Co. Offaly Free of charge. Allow between 1-1/2 hours for the talk and questions. Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base.  Booking is not required. For more information, phone 0404 45425. Arrive early to get a seat! These events are organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Mobile Library A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. Phone on 087 9135229 or email library@wicklowcoco.ie .  For people who have difficulty accessing their nearest public library, the Mobile Library Service gives them the opportunity to avail of a public library facility. The mobile library carries approximately 2,500 items with free access to many online resources including downloadable audio books, newspapers and more.  Next Dates are Thursday 1st and 15th of August. Walking  group in the Brockagh 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. No need to book, just show up on the day. Exercise Class Annamoe Community Centre We're starting another week of training tomorrow and we're looking forward to welcoming new participants of all fitness levels. Don’t delay your results – join us to get stronger, make new friends, and have fun! Thanks for your incredible participation these past 2 months! Let’s keep striving for our fitness goals together. All fitness levels are welcome – we offer workouts that are both challenging and accessible - our sessions include functional training, strength conditioning, and strength mobility, with the last 7-8 minutes dedicated to stretches. If you're interested and want to join our WhatsApp group community, send me a message or give me a call at 0894403398. Brockagh Country Market(carboot) Our next event is on Sunday, Aug 11th. Come shop indoor and outdoor with beautiful handmade crafts and plenty of bargains and from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, household items etc.  You might be a keen bargain hunter or enjoy browsing for affordable gifts. Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. Our all new tasty Hot Dog and Burger stand went down a treat at the last market!!  The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com . All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . The Glendalough Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Brockagh Digital Hub  We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate available. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our   connectedhubs.ie  site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either   connectedhubs.ie  or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com . Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie .

Affordable Classes - Great Value Music Makes Exercise more Enjoyable Friendly, Sociable Atmosphere Exciting new low impact fitness class coming to the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh. Affordable Classes,great value, music that makes exercise more enjoyable, friendly vibe in a sociable Atmosphere. Starting Wednesday September 11th in our Mountain View room from 10.30-11.30am for 15 weeks. Benefits of the Bagot Stack System of Exercise Improve posture creating less strain on joints Strengthen the core abdominal and back muscles Increase joint mobility and flexibility Essential back care Improve coordination and balance  Correct breathing increases blood circulation Improve bone density Overall improvement in muscle tone Stimulates the body's natural repair system Variety of music encourages greater effort Exercise proven to help lift mild depression More information at https://www.thefitnessleague.ie/

Clara Vale Summer Fair Join us on Sunday, August 11th for the annual Clara Vale Summer Fair!  There will be a bake sale, raffle, refreshing teas and coffees, and plenty of fun activities for everyone! Don't miss out - see you there! Starting at 1.30pm Clara Vale Church. AA Meetings  (Ongoing) Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. National Heritage Week 17th- 24th August Events Glendalough in LEGO workshops for Neurodivergent Families A facilitation of two LEGO workshops at Glendalough Visitor Centre OPW, linking into Heritage Week and the LEGO model of Glendalough on display at the centre. On 24 August, 10:30am - 12:30pm and 2:30pm - 4:30pm The workshops will be open to families with neurodivergent children aged 7+. Each workshop will include 4 themed, autism friendly activities designed to enable the interpretation of Glendalough's history and architecture in a fun, creative way. Examples include "Build a High Cross" and "Mini Medieval Models". Funded by the OPW in association with the Glendalough Heritage Forum, the Heritage Council and Wicklow County Council. Booking will be required; participants book as family groups which can be any configuration up to 4 people. Please note that there are daily parking charges in Glendalough ranging from €4 to €5. Please arrive in good time as finding parking in Glendaough at the weekends can be a challenge. Further info at OPW 0404 45325 glendaloughbookings@opw.ie . Summer Lectures at Wicklow Mountains National Park Talks over the summer of 2024. We have a wide range of talks scheduled. Thursday 25th July, 7.30pm Heritage Hiking Wicklow:   Hidden Stories of the Wicklow Mountains. By Isabel Clissmann Free of charge. Allow between 1-1/2 hours for the talk and questions. Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base.  Booking is not required. For more information, phone 0404 45425. Arrive early to get a seat! These events are organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Summer family Nature Days at Wicklow Mountains National Park We are delighted to announce that we have scheduled a series of free fun Family Fun Days over the summer. The Nature Fun Days take the form of a fact-finding treasure hunt with activities, aimed at children aged between 5 and 12 years. Family fun day HQ is in the National Park Information Office, by the Upper Lake in Glendalough, A98R221. To participate in the Nature Fun Day, drop in anytime between 11 am and 4pm. No booking required. This is a free event, although there is a parking charge at the County Council Upper Lake Car Park, A98W778.   Themes and dates are as follows: Bats 16th July,  Oak Tree(s) 23rd July,  Dragonflies 30th July, Squirrels 6th August, Freshwater Fish 13th August,  Goosander 20th August Events are organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Brockagh Digital Hub   We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod available with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate is also an option. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our   connectedhubs.ie  site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either   connectedhubs.ie  or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com . Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie .

Brockagh Country Market 14th July Our next event is on Sunday, July 14th. Come shop indoor and outdoor with a variety of items for sale with beautiful handmade crafts and plenty of bargains and from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, household items etc.  You might be a keen bargain hunter or enjoy browsing for unique gifts. Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com . All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . The Glendalough Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Summer Lectures at Wicklow Mountains National Park We are delighted to announce the start of our talks over the summer of 2024. We have a wide range of talks scheduled. Thursday 11th July, 7.30pm Insect Hunting in Glendalough:  a summer spent looking for insects in the Glendalough valley . By Kieran Finch  Thursday 18th July, 7.30pm Wicklow Mountains National Park: 2024 and beyond. By Anne Fitzpatrick, District Conservation Officer, WMNP. Free of charge. Allow between 1-1/2 hours for the talk and questions. Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base.  Booking is not required. For more information, phone 0404 45425. Arrive early to get a seat! These events are organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Taekwon-Do at Laragh Laragh Taekwon-Do is running the fantastic ITF Kids Development Program for the 4s to 8s, 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 will stop during the month of August. Contact tutor for the return date in September. Classes are on Tuesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.  Summer family Nature Days at Wicklow Mountains National Park We delighted to announce that we have scheduled a series of free fun Family Fun Days over the summer. The Nature Fun Days take the form of a fact-finding treasure hunt with activities, aimed at children aged between 5 and 12 years. Family fun day HQ is in the National Park Information Office, by the Upper Lake in Glendalough, A98R221. To participate in the Nature Fun Day, drop in anytime between 11 am and 4pm. No booking required. This is a free event, although there is a parking charge at the County Council Upper Lake Car Park, A98W778.   Themes and dates are as follows: 1.       Falcons 9th July 2.       Bats 16th July 3.       Oak Tree(s) 23rd July 4.       Dragonflies 30th July 5.       Squirrels 6th August 6.       Freshwater Fish 13th August 7.       Goosander 20th August This event is organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 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 . Classes will stop during the month of August. Contact tutor for the return date in September. 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 . Classes will stop during the month of August. Contact tutor for the return date in September. Brockagh Digital Hub   We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod available with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate is also an option. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our   connectedhubs.ie  site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either   connectedhubs.ie  or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com . Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . Mobile Library Next dates are Thursday July 18th and August 1st. A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. Phone on 087 9135229 or email library@wicklowcoco.ie .  For people who have difficulty accessing their nearest public library, the Mobile Library Service gives them the opportunity to avail of a public library facility. The mobile library carries approximately 2,500 items with free access to many online resources including downloadable audio books, newspapers and more.

Laragh Glendalough Tidy Town Many congratulations to the Cluain Bán Residents Association which was recently formed at a meeting in Lynham’s Hotel in Laragh.  The following officers were elected to the Cluain Ban Residents Association committee: Michael Brennan, Chairperson; Fiona English, Secretary; Helen Kinlan Treasurers - (Fiona English 2nd signatory).  Committee members, Yvonne Brennan, Derek Cullen, Gordon Kinlan, Margaret Stakem and other residents to be included who were not available on the night. Numerous items were discussed with a view to enhancing this lovely village estate.  Next meeting on July the 9th at 8PM in a residents home.  Laragh Glendalough Tidy Towns look forward to working collaboratively with the Cluain Ban Residents Association and wish them lots of luck in their future development. Bright Stars Parent and Toddler Group The Wednesday playgroup has finished for the Summer months and will be back in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh in September for more fun play and chat. Glendalough Market Sunday 14th July Our next event is on Sunday, July 14th. Come shop indoor and outdoor with a variety of items for sale with beautiful handmade crafts and plenty of bargains and from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, household items etc.  You might be a keen bargain hunter or enjoy browsing for affordable gifts. Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and food snacks are available.  The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com . All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . The Glendalough Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Summer Lectures at Wicklow Mountains National Park We are delighted to announce the start of our talks over the summer of 2024. We have a wide range of talks scheduled. Restoring The Earth, Patch By Patch  - how to give nature a chance to heal by building an Ark (an Act of Restorative Kindness to the Earth).  By Mary Reynolds: reformed landscape gardener, author and nature activist. Thursday 4th July, 7.30pm in the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72. Free of charge. Allow between 1-1/2 hours for the talk and questions. Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base.  Booking is not required. For more information, phone 0404 45425. Arrive early to get a seat! This event is organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend Join us for a fun-filled weekend at NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend! On Fri, 26th July from 16:00 to Sun, 28th July 2024 14:00. Free Event. Register on Eventbrite. Welcome to the NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend! Join us for a fun-filled weekend at the Glendalough International Hostel. Get ready for exciting activities, games, and bonding with other young adventurers. This is your chance to make new friends, explore the beautiful surroundings, and create unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with nature and fellow youth enthusiasts. See you there! Brockagh Digital Hub  We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod available with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate is also an option. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our   connectedhubs.ie  site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either   connectedhubs.ie  or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com . Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie .

Glendalough Heritage Forum Just finishing the first of two weeks of Glendalough Heritage Forum community post-excavation 2024. Last week was at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Sorting samples and checking artefacts. Many thanks to The Heritage Council, Wicklow County Council and UCD School of Archaeology for support and Brockagh Resource Centre for hosting! We also hosted a visit from 66 children from St Kevin's National School, which was great fun! Thanks to all of our volunteers for their time last week - great progress made on some key post excavation tasks. looking forward to one more week in the UCD labs in July. AA Meetings  (Ongoing) Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre are ongoing at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. Elevation Cheer and Acro Summer Camp We are holding our annual summer camp in the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh for children aged 4+. Our camps are for those who love to dance and learn new skills! Camps will consist of tumbling, stunts, Cheer & Pom, Acro dance and of course lots of fun! Laragh 15th - 19th July Primary/Level 1 at 10am to 1pm and Level 2+ on from 10am - 2pm. Please email us to register at elevationdance@gmail.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. Zumba Class Zumba is now finished for the Summer but will be back in September. Zumba class in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh each Wednesday from 7pm to 7.45pm. Walk in class, no need to book. Contact details are 086- 825- 6775,  elevationdance@gmail.com. NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend Join us for a fun-filled weekend at NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend! On Fri, 26th July from 16:00 to Sun, 28th July 2024 14:00. Free Event. Register on Eventbrite. Welcome to the NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend! Join us for a fun-filled weekend at the Glendalough International Hostel. Get ready for exciting activities, games, and bonding with other young adventurers. This is your chance to make new friends, explore the beautiful surroundings, and create unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with nature and fellow youth enthusiasts. See you there! Brockagh Digital Hub We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod available with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate is also an option. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our connectedhubs.ie site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either connectedhubs.ie or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com. Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie.

Blessing of the Graves Brockagh will be on Sunday 16th June after 11.30am mass. Glendalough Blessing of the Graves is on Friday 21st June at 7pm. Story Night In Annamoe Centre The next Rambling House/Story Night in the Annamoe Centre will take place on Friday next the 14th of June at 8pm and all are welcome.  We are also looking for some volunteers to help out with the teas on the night and all upcoming story nights which are only held every three months. Anyone interested in helping out please contact 086-8749092. Bat Walks Summer 2024 (WMNP) Wednesday 12th June at 9.30pm. Wednesday 17th July at 9.30pm. Wednesday 14th August at 8.30pm with a Bat Talk at 7.30pm. For the walks, meet at the National Park Information Office, Glendalough, A98R221. For the family friendly Talk in August, meet at the National Park Education Centre, A98AP99. Free event. Booking is not necessary. For more information, phone the Information Office Tel: 0404 45425 (open daily between 10am and 5.30pm). Practicalities: Walking an easy flat 2km route between the Upper and Lower lakes. Dress for the outdoors and bring waterproofs just in case. This is a free event. Except for guide/assistance dogs, dogs not permitted on National Park events. Parking is available at the County Council Upper Lake Car Park, A98W778 (charges apply: €5 per car). Mobile Library A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. Nex dates are June 20th and July 4th. Phone on 087 9135229 or email library@wicklowcoco.ie. For people who have difficulty accessing their nearest public library, the Mobile Library Service gives them the opportunity to avail of a public library facility. The mobile library carries approximately 2,500 items with free access to many online resources including downloadable audio books, newspapers and more. Active Retirement Laragh The Active retirement group were given an information morning and tour of Turlock Hill followed by Lunch in the Hollywood Cafe.  Thanks to the staff of Turlock Hill for the warm reception and tour, special thanks to Paddy Hanlon who gave us an insight into working and pastimes in Turlock Hill. The Visitors Centre at Glendalough was our next trip and the staff gave us a history of the centre and the work done in the centre. Thanks to all the staff in the visitors centre for a very enjoyable morning. We danced away to the Wicklow Man on the 19th of May from 3-6  a great turnout and we were joined by the active retirement group from Sallynoggin in Dublin.  Thanks to the volunteers on the day, Phllomena, Nora, Nuala, Annie and Valerie.  Thank you to everyone who brought prizes for the Raffle and to the Wicklow Man for the great music. Bingo was last Tuesday and only managed to get in a few games, so another date has been set for the bingo. Our lunch dates have been in the Glenmalure Lodge, the Wicklow Heather and Jacobs Well and we are grateful for the lovely lunches they provide. Maxine has put us through a few more Tuesday mornings of Chair Yoga and is keeping us fit and healthy.We were in Dublin Castle on the 28th of May and a thank you to Jean Kelly from Rathdrum for looking after us in Dublin Castle.  She is also helping us with our next trip to Kilkenny castle.  Thank you Jean. We have started our programme for our return in september and if you are Interested in Joining us please call Denise 0404-45600 or email Denise at the Brockagh Centre brockaghoffice@gmail.com or contact our chairperson Ann Hanlon We finish up on the 18th of June and restart back September 17th 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. Brockagh Digital Hub We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod available with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate is also an option. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our connectedhubs.ie site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either connectedhubs.ie or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com. Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie.