Active Retirement Active Retirement Group meets every Tuesday 10.45am – 12pm at the Brockagh Centre. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, dancing and music come along on a Tuesday morning. Our monthly lunches are back too every 2nd Tuesday of the month. We’d like to encourage anyone who loves arts & crafts or any other hobby, maybe you’ve learned new skills and would like the space to practice and share your skills with other members, come along and join us. We always welcome new members to join our group. In the next few weeks we have arranged a Flower Arranging Workshop, Card Making Workshop & Chair Yoga. We are going on a day trip to Dublin Zoo on Tuesday 2nd May and there will be no group meeting at the centre that day. Ray Cranley will be singing for us here at the centre on 9th May and we will be going for our monthly lunch afterwards joined by our friends from Sunbeam. If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact the centre. For more information call Denise on 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre. Bright Stars Bright Stars continues on a Wednesday throughout May and to the end of June at The Brockagh Centre 10.30am to 12:00pm. Please don’t forget ‘Moo Music’ will be here on 24th May and 14th June. We will have our second Pediatric Talk covering First Aid on 7th June. Look forward to seeing everyone. Cost €4.50 per family. Call us on 0404 45600 if you have any questions about the group. Scrap Metal Collection in Aid of Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa One day only on Sat 3rd June from 10am to 4pm. Drop off at the Brockagh Resource Centre or contact the PA Danny on 086 1942546 to arrange local collection or with any queries. We accept cookers, dryers, microwaves, radiators, lawnmowers, gym equipment, car parts, garden tools, garden chairs/tables, farm equipment & materials, cooper, brass, lead, batteries stainless steel, household cable/armoured cable/pyro cable, brake discs/bulk, aircons, boilers, alloys. Please no fridges, freezers, timbers, plastic and tyres. Badminton Junior/teenagers are finished for the summer this Thursday, 27th April 2023: from May onwards social adult badminton continues on a Thursday night 7.30-9.30pm, all welcome. Laragh Glendalough Tidy Towns Seating We are installing two more seats in the village soon. One seat at the playground by the Brockagh Resource Centre and another in the village. Community Garden Our community garden is looking for a new home as our term has finished in it’s current location in the centre of the village. We can not thank Caroline McCoy enough for her kindness and generosity over the past many years in allowing Tidy Towns to initiate the village’s first community garden on her land, the community appreciates the gift you gave to us all. The community garden has seen many long term and new residents get together to grow and socialize with their families in a positive way while learning and sharing food produce. If you can provide a space for our new community garden in a central location please contact us at laraghglendaloughtt@gmail.com. Glendalough Visitor Centre Did you know that on the first Wednesday of each month, many OPW - Office of Public Works Heritage sites including Glendalough Visitor Centre offer FREE Admission to independent/individual visitors and families? Full list of participating sites at https://cutt.ly/D4RTD5U Bealtaine Tea Dance at Brockagh Resource Centre Why not join us on Sunday 7th of May for our Tea Dance, 3pm to 6pm with admission €7(tea/coffee/biscuits/cake included). Music by the Wicklow Man. All groups must book in advance by phoning us on 0404 45600. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 pre-book/pre-pay your desk at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie or email us at brockaghhub@gmail.com if you have any enquiries. Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate €199. 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. Tae kwon-Do for Youths and Adults Teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays evenings (Seniors & Teens) in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Tae kwon-Do for Children Children will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.

Wicklow Mountains National Park National Park staff are taking to the skies. With an orange fire warning in place, we are all on fire patrol, keeping our National Park safe. You can help too. Please do not light barbeques or fires in the hills during dry spells. And if you see a hill fire, please phone 999. Under the Wildlife Act it is not permitted to burn growing vegetation between the 1st of March and the 31st of August, so all such fires are illegal and need to be reported. Working together we can protect Ireland's precious habitats. Annamoe Centre Public Meeting Beyond The Pale Festival Public Consultation at Annamoe Centre on Wednesday 3 May 2023 7.30 to 8.30 pm. Glendalough Visitor Centre Did you know that on the first Wednesday of each month, many OPW - Office of Public Works Heritage sites including Glendalough Visitor Centre offer FREE Admission to independent/individual visitors and families? Full list of participating sites at https://cutt.ly/D4RTD5U Laragh GFC Comedy Night Presents Neil Delamere Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment for a night with Neil Delamere in Lynhams Hotel Laragh on Fri May 26th! Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite. Brockagh Market & Car Boot 14th May The Brockagh Market & Car Boot is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Open to the public from 10am to 3pm.Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. Indoor and outdoor stalls with a variety of items for sale with plenty of bargains from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, aloe vera products, artwork, tools, household items etc. Free parking and customer toilet facilities. The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Wed-Fri 9am to 2pm) or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. Bealtaine Tea Dance at Brockagh Resource Centre Why not join us on Sunday 7th of May for our Tea Dance, 3pm to 6pm with admission €7(tea/coffee/biscuits/cake included). Music by the Wicklow Man. All groups must book in advance by phoning us on 0404 45600. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 pre-book/pre-pay your desk at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie or email us at brockaghhub@gmail.com if you have any enquiries. Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate €199. 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.

Walking Group On Monday mornings weekly at 10am join the Laragh walking group at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk(easy to moderate pace) around the Glendalough area for approximately one hour. No need to book, just show up on the day. Crafty Crafters We had a great start to our first week of Crafty Crafters with some attendees trying pastels for the first time, getting crochet tips and exploring the idea of flower pressing, stone painting and knitting were all interests the group brought along. We are enjoying sharing ideas and skills with each other while having a chat for the few hours we get together. You can be a complete beginner in a craft you bring along, none of us are experts, as a group we share ideas helping each other. Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from 11am to 1pm. A fee of €5 per morning (refreshments included). If you have any questions call Deborah at 0404 45600 or email us at brockaghoffice@gmail.com. Brockagh Market & Car Boot 14th May The Brockagh Market & Car Boot is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Open to the public from 10am to 3pm.Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. Indoor and outdoor stalls with a variety of items for sale with plenty of bargains from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, aloe vera products, artwork, tools, household items etc. Free parking and customer toilet facilities. The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Wed-Fri 9am to 2pm) or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. Bealtaine Tea Dance at Brockagh Resource Centre Why not join us on Sunday 7th of May for our Tea Dance, 3pm to 6pm with admission €7(tea/coffee/biscuits/cake included). Music by the Wicklow Man. All groups must book in advance by phoning us on 0404 45600. Brockagh Resource Centre Due to an events being held at the Brockagh Resource Centre, our car park will be closed from Fri 21st at 5pm until Sunday 23rd at 1pm. Forever Young Yoga with Hildi Do stiffness in your joints and want to move with ease and joy? Are you a bit stressed preparing for ‘normal life’ this autumn? How is your energy? Do you jump out of bed ready to enjoy what the day brings or do you drag yourself into the new day? Hildi can help ease your body & mind with expertly taught yoga. She’s highly qualified with decades of experience. Join her on Thursdays at 7.30pm for yoga (all abilities welcome). Classes are also offered at her home-studio in Ashford and online. Many options to choose from. Booking is essential. WhatsApp 087 253 6475. Email info@yogatree.ie. The Miners’ Way: Poetry & Story with Poet Jane Clarke & Historian Joan Kavanagh Join us for this unique outdoor event on Poetry Day Ireland, 27th April 2023 from 10:30am - 1pm. Poet Jane Clarke and historian Joan Kavanagh will lead a 5 km walk along the Miners’ Way from Glendasan to the Upper Lake in Glendalough. Amid the spectacularly beautiful scenery of the Wicklow mountains we will follow a path downhill along the Glendasan river and into the woods leading to Glendalough. Along the way Joan Kavanagh will speak about the mining history and Jane will read poems inspired by the lives of the miners as we pass the remains of old mine workings, ruins of houses where miners lived, stands of Scots Pine planted for pit props. Meeting Place: The Upper Car Park Glendalough, from where a bus will take us to the starting point of the walk. Grade: This is an easy to moderate hill walk with a descent and slight ascent. It is important to have warm clothes, rain gear and boots. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 pre-book/pre-pay your desk at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie or email us at brockaghhub@gmail.com if you have any enquiries. Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate €199. 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.

Busting with energy the children raced to find easter eggs in the playground at the Brockagh Market/ Carboot on Sunday 2nd of April. A prize was given to Kyle who found the most eggs. Face painting was also on site. We hope to make this an annual event for children in the community!

Brockagh Resource Centre We are sad to see our manager Storm Pyper O’Neill leave us this week. Every success to you in your position Storm. On that note we would like to welcome Pat Mellon as the new Brockagh Resource Centre manager and look forward to working with him. Laragh Glendalough Tidy Towns Our group is buzzing around the village, planting much needed biodiversity friendly plants, mulching and tidying up. If you would like to be a part time volunteer and want to join our WhatsApp group of community helpers email us at laraghglendaloughtt@gmail.com with your name and mobile number and we will add you. Every little bit of help counts. Crafty Crafters Crafty Crafters will be starting back on Wednesday, April 12th for six weeks. Join fellow minded crafts people in our dedicated room and share ideas with each other about knitting, art, jewellery making or whatever you want to bring along when you attend. Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from 11am to 1pm. A fee of €5 per morning (refreshments included). If you have any questions call us at 0404 45600 or email us at brockaghoffice@gmail.com. Zumba Class Come and join the 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. Yoga Classes With Louise Vinyasa Yoga at 10am to 11.20am The practice will provide gentle stretching, improved strength and flexibility, as well as help students to find balance and calm in everyday life. Chair Yoga at 11.30am to 12.30pm 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. Call Louise on 087-6032202. Booking is essential. AA Meetings (Ongoing) Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. St. Kevin’s Church Laragh Easter Ceremonies Palm Sunday 2nd of April-Mass at 11.30am with blessing of Palms. Holy Thursday 6th of April- 7.30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Good Friday 7th April-7.30pm Adoration of the Cross. Easter Sunday 9th April- 11.30am Mass Blessing of the Graves Sunday 7th of May-Blessing of graves at Brockagh after 11.30am Mass. Friday 12th May 8pm- Blessing of graves in Glendalough. Active Retirement Laragh The group meets every Tuesday 10.45am – 12pm at the Brockagh Centre. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, dancing and music come along on a Tuesday morning. Our monthly lunches are back too every 2nd Tuesday of the month. We’d like to encourage anyone who loves arts & crafts or any other hobby, maybe you’ve learned new skills and would like the space to practice and share your skills with other members, come along and join us. We always welcome new members to join our group. We have been busy planning upcoming activities, workshops and day trips. The AR attended a Tea dance in Sallynoggin, a great day was had by all. They are going on a trip to Dublin Zoo on Tuesday 2nd May. We are having our May Tea Dance on Sunday 7th May 3pm – 6pm in the Brockagh Centre & music by The Wicklow Man. All Groups must book in advance. There will be no AR meeting on Tuesday 11th April as they are on their Easter break. They will be back 18th April for their monthly lunch. If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact the centre. For more information call Denise on 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 €199. 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.

St. Kevin’s Church Laragh Easter Ceremonies Palm Sunday 2nd of April-Mass at 11.30am with blessing of Palms. Holy Thursday 6th of April- 7.30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Good Friday 7th April-7.30pm Adoration of the Cross. Easter Sunday 9th April-11.30am Mass. Blessing of the Graves Sunday 7th of May-Blessing of graves at Brockagh after 11.30am Mass. Friday 12th May 8pm- Blessing of graves in Glendalough. Wicklow Mountains National Park Walkers and visitors to the National Park please take note that conservation restoration works are starting today Monday 27th March at the old mine buildings at Old Hero, Glendasan on the Wicklow Gap road. https://goo.gl/maps/mrCBkDwwH14Jvnxy6 This area is a start/finish point for the Miner’s Way, and also a popular access point for exploring the Glendasan Valley, the St Kevins Way, Luganure mines and Camaderry Mountain. Although access will not be impeded, there will be a significant reduction in available car parking to facilitate site works. Please note the nearest alternative parking is Glendalough or the Wicklow Gap car parks, the St Kevin’s Way links both of these areas to the Old Hero site. Works are estimated to take 11 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Visitors are requested to observe all safety signage on site. Laragh GAA All players (adults & juveniles) should now be registered for the 2023 season as the deadline is tomorrow, Friday 31st of March. If you have not done so, please register now at https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp...Thank you and we look forward to a great season ahead for all our teams! Active Retirement Laragh The group meets every Tuesday 10.45am – 12pm at the Brockagh Centre. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, dancing and music come along on a Tuesday morning. Our monthly lunches are back too every 2nd Tuesday of the month. We’d like to encourage anyone who loves arts & crafts or any other hobby, maybe you’ve learned new skills and would like the space to practice and share your skills with other members, come along and join us. We always welcome new members to join our group. We have been busy planning upcoming activities, workshops and day trips. The AR attended a Tea dance in Sallynoggin, a great day was had by all. They are going on a trip to Dublin Zoo on Tuesday 2nd May. We are having our May Tea Dance on Sunday 7th May 3pm – 6pm in the Brockagh Centre & music by The Wicklow Man. All Groups must book in advance. There will be no AR meeting on Tuesday 11th April as they are on their Easter break. They will be back on 18th April for their monthly lunch. If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact the centre. For more information call Denise on 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre. Tae kwon-Do for Youths and Adults Teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays evenings (Seniors & Teens) in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Tae kwon-Do for Children Children will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Group-NOW RESCHEDULED UNTIL MAY 17TH! Bright Stars toddler and baby group are having a Paediatric Talk on and May 17th between 10.30am to 12:00pm. This talk covers choking, scalds, sprains, burns and temperature checks. Just drop in that morning. Cost €4.50 per family. Call us on 0404 45600 if you have any questions about the group. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 €199. 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.

Easter Brockagh Market & Car Boot - Sunday 2nd April The Brockagh Market & Car Boot Easter Bargain Shopper experience is coming early this month on Sun April 2nd. Face painting and Easter Egg Hunt at 1pm.Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. Indoor and outdoor stalls with a variety of items for sale with plenty of bargains from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, aloe vera products, artwork, tools, household items etc. Free parking and customer toilet facilities. The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Wed-Fri 9am to 2pm) or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. St. Kevin’s Church Laragh Easter Ceremonies Palm Sunday 2nd of April-Mass at 11.30am with blessing of Palms. Holy Thursday 6th of April- 7.30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Good Friday 7th April-7.30pm Adoration of the Cross. Easter Sunday 9th April- 11.30am Mass Blessing of the Graves Sunday 7th of May-Blessing of graves at Brockagh after 11.30am Mass. Friday 12th May 8pm- Blessing of graves in Glendalough. Forever Young Yoga with Hildi Do stiffness in your joints and want to move with ease and joy? Are you a bit stressed preparing for ‘normal life’ this autumn? How is your energy? Do you jump out of bed ready to enjoy what the day brings or do you drag yourself into the new day? Hildi can help ease your body & mind with expertly taught yoga. She’s highly qualified with decades of experience. Join her on Thursdays at 7.30pm for yoga (all abilities welcome). Classes are also offered at her home-studio in Ashford and online. Many options to choose from. Booking is essential. WhatsApp 087 253 6475. Email info@yogatree.ie. Laragh & Glendalough Tidy Towns We were delighted to plant trees for National Tree week around the area this week provided to us from Woodlands Trust. With the help of our volunteers, Junior Tidy Towns group and children from the school we planted birch, oak and white thorn in the village, Ballard Walking Trail, Brockagh Resource Centre and Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa. Every year we get together and plant trees that are important to our natural habitat. 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. Car Park Closed at Brockagh Resource Centre The Brockagh Resource Centre car park area will be closed on Friday 31st after 5pm due to an event. It will re-open Sunday morning for our Brockagh Market & Car Boot at 8am. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 €199. 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.

Toontown Showtime Don't miss out! Meet all your Favourite Tv Characters in our new 2023 Toon Town Kids Show at the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh 3pm start(door open 30 mins before). Fun Live performance plenty Singing, Dancing, Comedy and crowd interaction. Buy Tickets on arrival - Special Family Offer. Easter Brockagh Market & Car Boot - Sunday 2nd April The Brockagh Market & Car Boot Easter Bargain Shopper experience is coming early this month on Sun April 2nd. Face painting and Easter Egg Hunt at 1pm.Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. Indoor and outdoor stalls with a variety of items for sale with plenty of bargains from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, aloe vera products, artwork, tools, household items etc. Free parking and customer toilet facilities. The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Wed-Fri 9am to 2pm) or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. Laragh Active Retirement Group Active Retirement Group meets every Tuesday 10.45am – 12pm at the Brockagh Centre. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, dancing and music come along on a Tuesday morning. Our monthly lunches are back too every 2nd Tuesday of the month. We’d like to encourage anyone who loves arts & crafts or any other hobby, maybe you’ve learned new skills and would like the space to practice and share your skills with other members, come along and join us. We always welcome new members to join our group. We are already busy planning upcoming activities, workshops and day trips. We are having our May Tea Dance on Sunday 7th May 3pm – 6pm in the Brockagh Centre & music by The Wicklow Man. If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact the centre. For more information call Denise on 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre. The staff at the Brockagh Centre and AR group would like to extend our sympathy to the Conway family on the passing of their mother Betty. Betty was a long standing member of the Active Retirement group and served on the committee for many years. She was a lovely lady and will be missed from our Tuesday meetings. Ar dheis DÉ go raibh a hanam. Bealtaine Tea Dance at Brockagh Resource Centre Why not join us on Sunday 7th of May for our Tea Dance, 3pm to 6pm with admission €7(tea/coffee/biscuits/cake included). Music by the Wicklow Man. All groups must book in advance by phoning us on 0404 45600. Bright Stars Paediatric Talk Bright Stars toddler and baby group are having a Pediatric Talk on Wednesday 22nd March and on the 5th of April within the 10.30am to 12:00pm session. This talk covers choking, scalds, sprains, burns and temperature checks. Wicklow Mountains National Park On the 27th of May, we will be hosting 'An Introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies', a workshop run by Dave Wall of Biodiversity Ireland, supported by Wicklow County Council. Tickets are available from www.eventzilla or follow the link on Wicklow Mountains National Park Facebook page. Wanted-Historic Photos of Laragh Phase One of the Laragh Heritage Trail. We are looking for historic photos for a number of sites and buildings around Laragh and any people associated with these locations. We intend to launch a website to accompany the trail with detailed historic information and photos. If you have any relevant photos we can borrow to add to a digital photo archive of Laragh, we would love to hear from you. We will scan and return your original prints. Contact eoin.reilly@gmal.com. Sites of interest are the Green road, Military Road, Bookies Bridge, Derrybawn Bridge, Laragh Bridge, Herringbone Wall, Derrybawn House, Laragh Castle, RIC Barracks, Presbytery, Laragh School, St.Kevins School, St.Johns and St.Kevin’s Church, Laragh Mill, Mass Path, Priest’s Spout and Croppie’s Grave. Knock Pilgrimage- Divine Mercy Sunday There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 16th April 2023. Leaving Rathdrum square at 7.30am, via Moneystown, Roundwood Church at 8am.Cost is €80 pp including breakfast, dinner and bus all money to be paid by 10th April. To Book Contact Susan O’Neill at 087 627 3032. Elevation School of Performing Arts Classes available at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Mondays 4.30 Jnr, 5pm Arco & Aerial, 6.30pm Inter/Snr Squad. On Wednesdays 2.45pm Tiny Tumblers (3-5yrs), 3.30pm Mini Dance & Cheer(6yrs+), 4.30pm Gr ¾ Mod, 5.30pm Snr Mod (2hrs), 7pm Zumba(45mins). Saturdays are 9am Technique Team & Squad, 10am Dance Team (entry by audition). We offer graded examinations, performances and workshops in a safe and encouraging environment with fully qualified teachers. Email elevationdance@gmail.com to register for classes or text 0868256775.Website at www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.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. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 €199. 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.

Wanted-Historic Photos of Laragh Phase One of the Laragh Heritage Trail. We are looking for historic photos for a number of sites and buildings around Laragh and any people associated with these locations. We intend to launch a website to accompany the trail with detailed historic information and photos. If you have any relevant photos we can borrow to add to a digital photo archive of Laragh, we would love to hear from you. We will scan and return your original prints. Contact eoin.reilly@gmal.com. Sites of interest are the Green road, Military Road, Bookies Bridge, Derrybawn Bridge, Laragh Bridge, Herringbone Wall, Derrybawn House, Laragh Castle, RIC Barracks, Presbytery, Laragh School, St.Kevins School, St.Johns and St.Kevin’s Church, Laragh Mill, Mass Path, Priest’s Spout and Croppie’s Grave. Knock Pilgrimage- Divine Mercy Sunday There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 16th April 2023. Leaving Rathdrum square at 7.30am, via Moneystown, Roundwood Church at 8am.Cost is €80 pp including breakfast, dinner and bus all money to be paid by 10th April. To Book Contact Susan O’Neill at 087 627 3032. Brockagh Resource Centre Why not checkout our new website which has a very interactive user space and simple navigation with a mobile friendly interface. Our Digital Hub workspace can be booked through our website. You can also subscribe to our latest news and updates. You can contact us at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie or phone us at 0404 45600(Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm). Thank you to everyone who donated to our Scrap Collection last week. Did you know we also have a clothes recycling bank plus a bottle and drinks can recycling bank at the back of our building? Yoga Classes With Louise Vinyasa Yoga at 10am to 11.20am The practice will provide gentle stretching, improved strength and flexibility, as well as help students to find balance and calm in everyday life. Chair Yoga at 11.30am to 12.30pm 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. Call Louise on 087-6032202. Booking is essential. Laragh Badminton Club Badminton classes are in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh with Monday evenings: Adults 7.30-9.30pm. Thursdays Evenings: Juniors 4th class beginners 6-7pm, 5-6th class & 1st year secondary school 7-8pm, Teenagers 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th year Secondary School Classes 8-9pm. Contact Phil Curley 0404 45175/087 2067607 Or Gosia Ward 087 063 8898. Small club fee for the year applies for participation. All are welcome. AA Meetings (Ongoing) Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. Zumba Class Come and join the 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. Crafty Crafters Crafty Crafters will be starting back on Wednesday, April 12th for six weeks. Join fellow minded crafts people in our dedicated room and share ideas with each other about knitting, art, jewellery making or whatever you want to bring along when you attend. Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from 11am to 1pm. A fee of €5 per morning (refreshments included). If you have any questions call us at 0404 45600 or email us at brockaghoffice@gmail.com. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 €199. 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.

Yoga with Louise has been cancelled for today at Brockagh Resource Centre due to the weather.

Knock Pilgrimage- Divine Mercy Sunday There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 16th April 2023. Leaving Rathdrum square at 7.30am, via Moneystown, Roundwood Church at 8am.Cost is €80 pp including breakfast, dinner and bus all money to be paid by 10th April. To Book Contact Susan O’Neill at 087 627 3032. Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa Quiz Night Come along to our Quiz Night in Lynhams Hotel on March 10th at 8pm. Tickets available from the Parents Association Members or at the door on the night. Raffles and prizes with a table of 4 people(€40). Danny 086 194 2546 or Amy 087 973 8269. Crafty Crafters Crafty Crafters will be starting back on Wednesday, April 12th for six weeks. Join fellow minded crafts people in our dedicated room and share ideas with each other about knitting, art, jewellery making or whatever you want to bring along when you attend. Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from 11am to 1pm. A fee of €5 per morning (refreshments included). If you have any questions call us at 0404 45600 or email us at brockaghoffice@gmail.com. Brockagh Market & Car Boot We are back for 2023 on Sunday March 12th for another year of bargains, browsing and chatting! Open to the public from 10am to 3pm.Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. Indoor and outdoor stalls with a variety of items for sale with plenty of bargains from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, aloe vera products, artwork, tools, household items etc. Free parking and customer toilet facilities. The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Wed-Fri 9am to 2pm) or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day.The Brockagh Market & Car Boot is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Active Retirement Laragh The active retirement group meets every Tuesday morning from 11am – 12pm in the Brockagh Centre. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, dancing and music come along on Tuesdays. We always welcome new members to join our group. We would like to encourage anyone who loves arts & crafts to share your skills with other members, come along and join us. If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact us by calling Denise on 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre. Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Group Why not come along to our baby and toddler group on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. Each week this group will provide a welcoming and lively space for parents and children to gather and grow. Our activities will include ‘messy play’, story and song, games (guest speakers), snacks, tidy-up and new equipment which will allow both you as the parent/carer and your child to meet friends, explore new things and learn. For some parents, grandparents and carers, the weekly catch-up and opportunity for children to play and make new friends is enough. For others, the support makes them that bit more confident in their parenting role. Cost €4.50 per family. Call us on 0404 45600 if you have any questions about the group. Tae kwon-Do for Youths and Adults Teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays evenings (Seniors & Teens) in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Tae kwon-Do for Children Children will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Cardiac First Response Community PHECC at Brockagh Resource Centre A cardiac first responder Community level is a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) who can respond to someone who has suddenly collapsed. The Brockagh Resource Centre have received funding and are delighted to offer members of our community a space on the Cardiac First Response Community PHECC course for a small registration fee of €15. The training will be run on Tuesday evenings, 7th and 14th March(6.30-8.30pm) in the Brockagh Resource Centre. Applicants will be decided on a first come, first served basis. Please email us at brockaghoffice@gmail.com to register your interest. Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023 We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms 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 €199. 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.

The latest news and updates from Laragh Glendalough Scrap Collection March Donate your scrap at the Brockagh Resource Centre from the 3rd to Sth of March. Some of the items you can bring are biscuit tins, steel oil tanks, steel window frames, steel coal bunkers, car batteries, radiators, solid fuel cookers, sheep wire, bicycles, old cars without the tyres, steel wheelbarrows, golf irons, etc. STRICTLY No fridges, freezers, cookers, timber, plastics or tyres! Please do not remove scrap or metal from the premises. CAMERA IN OPERATION! You can contact the Brockagh Resource Centre by phone on 0404 45600 ( Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), email us at brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com or go to our website at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. Brockagh Market & Car Boot Back for 2023 on Sunday March 12th for another year of bargains, browsing and chatting! The Brockagh Market & Car Boot is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Open to the public from 10am to 3pm.Tea, coffee and food snacks are available. Indoor and outdoor stalls with a variety of items for sale with plenty of bargains from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, aloe vera products, artwork, tools, household items etc. Free parking and customer toilet facilities. The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Wed-Fri 9am to 2pm) or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day. Laragh & Glendalough Tidy Towns Our application for native trees has been approved by the National Woodlands Trust and we are expecting delivery in the coming weeks. If you are interested in helping with planting email us at laragglendaloughtt@gmail.com. Next community clean up will be on Sat March 1st from 10-11 am. Meet as usual opposite Lynhams. We encourage children to come and help accompanied by their parents/guardians. TT and Junior TT were happy to attend the Tidy Towns, Estates and Environmental Awards in the county buildings this month and we were awarded a certificate in recognition of the achievement of the commended Main Street Small Town Award. We welcome the community to join us at the Brockagh Resource Centre on the 8th of March, 9am to 10.30am when we will be holding a Welcome to Spring Morning Sharing with you tea/coffee and tasty treats in the Mountain View Room. You will get a chance to chat with staff, see what we are all about and enjoy looking around the facility including our new Digital Hub. Cardiac First Response Community PHECC at Brockagh Resource Centre The Brockagh Resource Centre have received funding and are delighted to offer members of our community a space on the Cardiac First Response Community PHECC course for a small registration fee of €15. The training will be run on Tuesday evenings, 7th and 14th March(6.30-8.30pm) in the Brockagh Resource Centre. Applicants will be decided on a first come, first served basis. Please email us at brockaghoffice@mail.com to register your interest. Quiz Night Everyone impressively battled it out last Friday evening in Lynhams Hotel at our Quiz Night. We enjoyed having you all join us! Thank you to Lynhams Hotel, McCoy XL Shop, Glendalough Hotel, Centra Rathdrum, Louise Curran Yoga, Vale Beauty & Massage Boutique, Wicklow Willow, Tierneys Pharmacy, Plantbox and other individuals who donated money.The community support was very much appreciated. Our next fundraising will take place at the Brockagh Resource Centre through our Scrap Collection from 3rd to 5th of March. Elevation School of Performing Arts Classes available at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Mondays 4.30 ]nr, 5pm Arco & Aerial, 6.30pm Inter/Snr Squad. On Wednesdays 2.45pm Tiny Tumblers (3-5yrs), 3.30pm Mini Dance & Cheer(6yrs+), 4.30pm Gr ¾ Mod, 5.30pm Snr Mod (2hrs), 7pm Zumba(45mins). Saturdays are 9am Technique Team & Squad, 10am Dance Team (entry by audition). We offer graded examinations, performances and workshops in a safe and encouraging environment with fully qualified teachers. Email elevationdance@gmail.com to register for classes or text 0868256775. Website at www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.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 are welcome! Like on Facebook @PilatesWithZara. Contact Zara on 0879367474. Classes are on Mon eve at 7pm. Local Artists or Crafts People Would you like a platform to showcase your artistry? At www.glendalough.ie we are offering a free subscription for 2023 to promote artists living in the immediate area. You will get a short biography, three photos and a link to your external website or social media promoting you as a local artist to our many visitors through our platform. Contact Deborah at brockaghoffice@gmail.com or phone on 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm). Share your community news with us at brockaghoffice@gmail.com