Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale -Sunday 10th August Discover bargains and unique handmade crafts at Brockagh Market/Carboot in Laragh (A98 D3H1)!! You'll find a wide range of items, including gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, and household goods. Whether you're a dedicated bargain hunter or simply enjoy browsing for affordable gifts, this is the place for you. The market is open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Refreshments like tea, coffee, and snacks are available. Enjoy our affordable Hot Dog and Burger as a family lunch treat, and don't miss out on a delicious homemade dessert from our regular baker! The barrier is locked from 6pm on Saturday evening until 8am on Sunday morning. For inquiries, contact us by phone at 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com . All stallholders must pre-book their space. Visit our website at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . The Brockagh Market (carboot) takes place once a month on the 2nd Sunday (except in Jan/Feb). New Memory Cafe in Laragh We were looking forward to  Friday, October 10th when a new Memory Cafe is launching in the Brockagh Resource Centre and continuing on 2nd Friday of the month thereafter. The Memory Cafe will run from 11am to 1pm. We would like to thank those who have been so kind with generous donations to date in helping set up this supportive space for people living with dementia, their families and friends, healthcare professionals, and people who are interested in supporting a dementia inclusive community, all are welcome to attend. You can help by dropping in for a coffee & treat August 9th, Glendalough Sanctuary! To help raise funds to launch a memory café right here in Laragh. Come enjoy coffee, tea, treats and great company, all for a good cause. The event is on Saturday, August 9th at 11am until 1pm in the Glendalough Sanctuary A98 VK68.  All proceeds will help set up our new Laragh memory café. A memory café is a safe and welcoming place offering support, conversation and community to those living with dementia and their families. Suggested donation €5, to include tea/coffee and cake.A raffle, homemade bakes and music on the day. Together we can make a difference. For donations or volunteer information contact sheenacunnington@gmail.com . Laragh GFC Drop off your unwanted clothes at any training session or match up to Monday, August 11th for our clothing collection or contact us here to arrange a time that suits you. We can only accept clean and rewearable in the following items: Mens, women & childrens clothing, paired shoes, handbags, belts and soft toys. Thanks for your support! 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. Active Retirement Laragh The group are starting back after the Summer break with a day trip on 26th of August, followed by a GAA Tour in Croke Park on Sept 9th.  The active retirement group meets every Tuesday morning from 10.45am – 12.15pm in the Brockagh Centre(with breaks throughout the year). They enjoy meeting for a chat with refreshments and light exercise each week. Workshops, daytrips and monthly lunches are throughout the year. New members are always welcome. 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 laraghglendaloughara@gmail.com or drop in to the centre. Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Group Event-' Mother & Baby Yoga' at The Brockagh Centre, next Wednesday, 6th August 10:45, please join us during 'Bright Stars' for this lovely relaxing morning and meet your friends. Our baby and toddler group is on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. We 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 €5.50 per family. Call us on 0404 45600 if you have any questions about the group. OUR SUMMER LECTURE SERIES – WMNP When: 7:30pm, every Thursday from 3rd July to 21st August 2025 Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72. Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base. Free Events August 14th: Land use in the Wicklow mountains and the role of the Wicklow Uplands Council - Michael Keegan, WUC August 21st: Wicklow Barn Owls, back from the brink - Oran O’Sullivan, Ornithologist & Author Heritage Week Fun for Families Summer Treasure Hunt This is a family fun treasure hunt about Mammals that live in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Pop into the National Park Information Office and pick up the treasure hunt pack any day between 10.30am and 4.30pm, Monday 18th to Sunday 24th August. On completion of the treasure hunt, you will have made a mammal identification chart!Upper Lake, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. A98 R221. Further Information 0404 45425, Wicklow Mountains National Park,  educationwmnp@npws.gov.ie . Mini Beast Clay Modelling Join us for this year’s Heritage week at Arklow Library. Children will enjoy learning how to identify some of Ireland’s favourite butterflies and bugs, followed by a fun arts and crafts session where they will get to create their own “mini beasts” using modelling clay and natural materials.Where: Arklow Library, 7 Main Street Arklow.Y14PY61, Co. WicklowWhen: Thursday 21st of August, 3pm. Age: 6 +yearsTo Book: Phone 0402 39977 or email: arklowlibrary@wicklowcoco.ie

Derrybawn Mountain Annamoe Rambling House- A request We are looking for  2 volunteers to help with the teas on our Rambling House nights in the Annamoe Centre. This involves only 4 nights in the year, the 2nd Friday of March, June, September and December. We have asked previously but got no response whatsoever so we have had some people standing in who are no longer in a position to continue.  It is very disappointing when we have participants coming from not only Wicklow but Dublin, Kildare, Carlow and Wexford but cannot get anyone locally to help out. As the teas are an integral part of these nights, if there is no response to our request this time then our next night, Sept. 12th, will unfortunately be our last.  For any queries or further information I can be contacted on 086-8749092 anytime. Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale -Sunday 10th August Discover bargains and unique handmade crafts at Brockagh Market/Carboot in Laragh (A98 D3H1)!! You'll find a wide range of items, including gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, skincare products, candles, art, tools, and household goods. Whether you're a dedicated bargain hunter or simply enjoy browsing for affordable gifts, this is the place for you. The market is open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Refreshments like tea, coffee, and snacks are available. Enjoy our affordable Hot Dog and Burger as a family lunch treat, and don't miss out on a delicious homemade dessert from our regular baker! The barrier is locked from 6pm on Saturday evening until 8am on Sunday morning. For inquiries, contact us by phone at 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm) or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com . All stallholders must pre-book their space. Visit our website at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . The Brockagh Market (carboot) takes place once a month on the 2nd Sunday (except in Jan/Feb). Join us for a Coffee Morning We are brewing something wonderful for our community. It is to raise funds to launch a memory café right here in Laragh. Come enjoy coffee, tea, treats and great company, all for a good cause. The event is on Saturday, August 9th at 11am until 1pm in the Glendalough Sanctuary A98 VK68.  All proceeds will help set up our new Laragh memory café. A memory café is a safe and welcoming place offering support, conversation and community to those living with dementia and their families. Suggested donation €5, to include tea/coffee and cake.A raffle, homemade bakes and music on the day. Together we can make a difference. For donations or volunteer information contact sheenacunnington@gmail.com . Family Fun Day Family Fun Day at Glendalough Visitor Centre August 17th, 2025 10.00am to 5.00pm Come to Glendalough Visitor Centre with all the family to celebrate National Heritage Week 2025. We will start off the day with a family friendly tour of the Monastic Site led by our OPW guides followed by LEGO Workshops led by famous LEGO Artist Jessica Farrell. Try out your skill as an intrepid archaeologist with the BIG DIG led by The School of Irish Archaeology on the lawn of the OPW Visitor Centre and bigger kids can try our their skills on building a natural garden fence led by Aoife Patterson and Pat Reid from Wicklow Willow. This is a free event and will be operated on a first come first served basis. Please note that car parking charges apply to park in Glendalough Visitor Centre and the surrounding car parks. This event is being hosted by the OPW in collaboration with the Glendalough Heritage Forum and co-funded by The Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council and The Heritage Council through the County Wicklow Heritage Plan. CRAOBH BHAILE AN CHINNÉIDIGH Bhí ciorcal comhrá iontach againn inné agus fáilte roimh ár baill nua! BÍGÍ LINN! CIORCAL COMHRÁ Meeting this Wednesday 30 July @ 8pm in the Parkview Hotel and Saturday 2 August at 3pm in The Coffee Place. All levels of Irish speakers, including beginners, are very welcome! LIBRARY We have a small library of Irish books (over 210 titles and growing). This is available to anyone who is a member of our Facebook or WhatsApp groups. JOIN Join the group for more updates and Irish language resources via the links below or contact us by email at ciorcalcomhrantmk@gmail.com . OUR SUMMER LECTURE SERIES – WMNP When: 7:30pm, every Thursday from 3rd July to 21st August 2025 Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72. Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base. Free Events August 7th: ACRES project in the Wicklow mountains - Brian Dunne, ACRES Leinster August 14th: Land use in the Wicklow mountains and the role of the Wicklow Uplands Council - Michael Keegan, WUC Heritage Week Fun for Families Summer Treasure Hunt This is a family fun treasure hunt about Mammals that live in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Pop into the National Park Information Office and pick up the treasure hunt pack any day between 10.30am and 4.30pm, Monday 18th to Sunday 24th August. On completion of the treasure hunt, you will have made a mammal identification chart!Upper Lake, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. A98 R221. Further Information 0404 45425, Wicklow Mountains National Park,  educationwmnp@npws.gov.ie . Mini Beast Clay Modelling Join us for this year’s Heritage week at Arklow Library. Children will enjoy learning how to identify some of Ireland’s favourite butterflies and bugs, followed by a fun arts and crafts session where they will get to create their own “mini beasts” using modelling clay and natural materials.Where: Arklow Library, 7 Main Street Arklow.Y14PY61, Co. WicklowWhen: Thursday 21st of August, 3pm. Age: 6 +yearsTo Book: Phone 0402 39977 or email: arklowlibrary@wicklowcoco.ie

Glendalough Upper Lake Join us for a Coffee Morning We are brewing something wonderful for our community. It is to raise funds to launch a memory café right here in Laragh. Come enjoy coffee, tea, treats and great company, all for a good cause. The event is on Saturday, August 9th at 11am until 1pm in the Glendalough Sanctuary A98 VK68.  All proceeds will help set up our new Laragh memory café. A memory café is a safe and welcoming place offering support, conversation and community to those living with dementia and their families. Suggested donation €5, to include tea/coffee and cake.A raffle, homemade bakes and music on the day. Together we can make a difference. For donations or volunteer information contact sheenacunnington@gmail.com . Active Retirement Laragh Our Active Retirement Group are currently enjoying their Summer break. The Committee will be returning for a meeting Tuesday 26th August to discuss their upcoming day trips planned for September. The Active Retirement group members will be officially back on Tuesday 16th September 10.45am – 12.15pm. There will be music on the day and they will also be going for their monthly lunch. The Committee has day trips, various workshops and activities planned from September to December.  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. For more information call Denise on 0404 45600, contact any committee member, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com   laraghglendaloughara@gmail.com or drop in to the centre.   St. Colmans Family Fun Day Have a family fun day out on Sunday 27th of July at 2pm in St. Colmans, Rathdrum. A fundraising event to benefit the residents of St Colmans. Raffle will be held on the day with live music and the wheel of fortune. Plus lots of other fun events on the day! Laragh GAA Lotto The jackpot rolls over once again to €5,100!! Get your tickets through the link below! Thanks all for your continued support throughout the year. https://bit.ly/3F92sMy International Bog Day On Sunday July 27th, International Bog Day 2025, we will be hosting a guided walk from Wicklow Gap car park at 10am, focussing on the plants and features of Wicklow's blanket bogs, and including discussion on the restoration works currently underway in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Booking is not required. This is a free event. Parking at the Wicklow Gap car park is free. Duration: approx. 1-1.5 hours. Please dress for the outdoors and wear warm clothing, good shoes or walking boots, and bring waterproofs, just in case. Insect repellent is also recommended and, as this is an outdoor walk, there is a risk of tick bites - participants should be sure to check for ticks after the walk. For more information, please call the Wicklow Mountains National Park Information Office at 0404 45425 Family Fun Day Family Fun Day at Glendalough Visitor Centre August 17th, 2025 10.00am to 5.00pm Come to Glendalough Visitor Centre with all the family to celebrate National Heritage Week 2025. We will start off the day with a family friendly tour of the Monastic Site led by our OPW guides followed by LEGO Workshops led by famous LEGO Artist Jessica Farrell. Try out your skill as an intrepid archaeologist with the BIG DIG led by The School of Irish Archaeology on the lawn of the OPW Visitor Centre and bigger kids can try our their skills on building a natural garden fence led by Aoife Patterson and Pat Reid from Wicklow Willow. This is a free event and will be operated on a first come first served basis. Please note that car parking charges apply to park in Glendalough Visitor Centre and the surrounding car parks. This event is being hosted by the OPW in collaboration with the Glendalough Heritage Forum and co-funded by The Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council and The Heritage Council through the County Wicklow Heritage Plan. OUR SUMMER LECTURE SERIES – WMNP When: 7:30pm, every Thursday from 3rd July to 21st August 2025 Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72. Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base. Free Events July 31st: Protecting Wicklow’s Dark Skies - Brian Espey, Dark skies Ireland. August 7th: ACRES project in the Wicklow mountains - Brian Dunne, ACRES Leinster Brockagh Resource Centre Our regular classes are taking a break over the Summer but will be back in September. Please check out their dates for next term and if you have an interest in joining a class go to www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie  for contact details: Pilates with Zara  ending 28th July, back 8th Sept.  Chair Yoga or Vinyasa Yoga with Louise ending 31st July, back 11th Sept. Taekwondo with Ken  ending 29th July, back 9th Sept. Elevation Dance Academy  ended 7th June, back 8th Sept. Badminton Club  ended 15th May, 8th Sept. Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Playtime  - ongoing. Active Retirement ended 24th June, back 26th Aug. AA - ongoing. Recycling  There is a  clothes bank and bottle/can bank at the back of the centre. If you like to read, we have a good collection of second hand books(adult/teens & kids) to choose from inside the lobby.

Summer at Glendalough Lake Heritage Week Coming Soon Mark Your Calendars! As part of Heritage Week, we’re thrilled to announce that on Wednesday, August 20th in Roundwood Parish hall, Wicklow Uplands Council will be hosting Artist Shane Finan, who will present his work as Artist in Residence on the fascinating ‘FireCult’ project.   https://jpi-climate.eu/project/firecult/ While it’s still a little while away, it’s the perfect opportunity to read up on the project, explore its themes, and get excited for an inspiring session with Shane. Register here   https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../from-furze-to-flame-drawing ... SUMMER TREASURE HUNTS-WNP This year we are running a series of family-friendly treasure hunts. Each treasure hunt will feature a different topic, identifying the animals and plants of Glendalough. There are eight different themes, with each treasure hunt available for a week. Families can pop in any day to pick up the treasure hunt pack. Over the eight weeks, children can collect a full set of identification charts. THEMES Pollinators: Monday 28th July to Sunday 3rd August Native Trees: Monday 4th August to Sunday 10th August VENUE: National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough. TIME: Available daily between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. between 1st July and 24th August. Free events (parking charges apply). For more info contact National Park Information Office 0404 45425. St. Colmans Family Fun Day Have a family fun day out on Sunday 27th of July at 2pm in St. Colmans, Rathdrum. A fundraising event to benefit the residents of St Colmans. Raffle will be held on the day with live music and the wheel of fortune. Plus lots of other fun events on the day! OUR SUMMER LECTURE SERIES – WMNP When: 7:30pm, every Thursday from 3rd July to 21st August 2025 Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72. Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base. Free Events July 31st: Protecting Wicklow’s Dark Skies - Brian Espey, Dark skies Ireland. August 7th: ACRES project in the Wicklow mountains - Brian Dunne, ACRES Leinster Brockagh Resource Centre Our regular classes are taking a break over the Summer but will be back in September. Please check out their dates for next term and if you have an interest in joining a class go to www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie  for contact details: Pilates with Zara  ending 28th July, back 8th Sept.  Chair Yoga or Vinyasa Yoga with Louise ending 31st July, back 11th Sept. Taekwondo with Ken  ending 29th July, back 9th Sept. Elevation Dance Academy  ended 7th June, back 8th Sept. Badminton Club  ended 15th May, 8th Sept. Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Playtime  - ongoing. Active Retirement ended 24th June, back 26th Aug. AA - ongoing. Recycling  There is a  clothes bank and bottle/can bank at the back of the centre. If you like to read, we have a good collection of second hand books(adult/teens & kids) to choose from inside the lobby. AA Meetings  (Ongoing) Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. All are welcome to come along. Mobile Library NEXT DATE: Thurs July 24th. A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. 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.

Wicklow Council have erected a new information sign at the Brockagh Resource Centre today. Our visitors and clients will be well informed about where to park, walks, hikes and the location of historical points of interest in the area. Thank you to Wicklow County Council! DOWNLOAD MAP

Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale July 13th Shop to find bargains and unique handmade crafts  at Brockagh Market/Carboot in Laragh(A98 D3H1)!! All sorts 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 tasty Hot Dog and Burger is an affordable treat for the family lunch and for dessert and why not try a delicious homemade treat from our regular baker!!  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 Brockagh Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). Laragh Glendalough Tidy Towns News Thank you to Wicklow County Council for delivering new planters this week at the digital Glendalough parking sign in the centre of our village. Improvements have been going ahead this month at a rapid rate with a big thank you to our new CE worker and all his efforts.  In Beechwood Estate residents have been doing great work, trimming edges, installing a new compost area, cutting back over growth and new planting so well done to all of them involved.  Supervalu Tidy Towns competition judges will be visiting the village at any time now. Efforts by all community members will make a difference to our result for 2025. Thank you. SUMMER TREASURE HUNTS-WNP This year we are running a series of family-friendly treasure hunts. Each treasure hunt will feature a different topic, identifying the animals and plants of Glendalough. There are eight different themes, with each treasure hunt available for a week. Families can pop in any day to pick up the treasure hunt pack. Over the eight weeks, children can collect a full set of identification charts. THEMES Butterflies: Monday 14th July to Sunday 20th July Large Birds: Monday 21st July to Sunday 27th July VENUE: National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough. TIME: Available daily between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. between 1st July and 24th August. Free events (parking charges apply). For more info contact National Park Information Office 0404 45425. St. Colmans Family Fun Day Have a family fun day out on Sunday 27th of July at 2pm in St. Colmans, Rathdrum. A fundraising event to benefit the residents of St Colmans. Raffle will be held on the day with live music and the wheel of fortune. Plus lots of other fun events on the day! OUR SUMMER LECTURE SERIES – WMNP When: 7:30pm, every Thursday from 3rd July to 21st August 2025 Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72. Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base. Free Events July 17th: Restoring habitats in Wicklow Mountains National Park and the role of volunteers – Hugh McLindon, Conservation Ranger July 24th: Using moss to extract heavy metals from water - Alice Giles, Young Scientist student. Brockagh Digital Hub The Brockagh Digital Hub in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh will be temporarily closed from Friday 4th of July. Further updates to follow. Brockagh Resource Centre Our regular classes are taking a break over the Summer but will be back in September. Please check out their dates for next term and if you have an interest in joining a class go to www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie  for contact details: Pilates with Zara  ending 28th July, back 8th Sept.  Chair Yoga or Vinyasa Yoga with Louise ending 31st July, back 11th Sept. Taekwondo with Ken  ending 29th July, back 9th Sept. Elevation Dance Academy  ended 7th June, back 8th Sept. Badminton Club  ended 15th May, 8th Sept. Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Playtime  - ongoing. Active Retirement ended 24th June, back 26th Aug. AA - ongoing. Recycling  We have a clothes bank and bottle/can bank at the back of the centre. Bat Walk Wednesday 9th July at 9:30 pm. Meet at the National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough. Booking is not required. This is a free event, although parking charges apply. Please bring a torch. Midge repellent or a midge net are advisable. Our Bat Walks are always popular. Join us to see (and hear) some of the National Park’s bats. We start at the Information Office to watch the Soprano Pipistrelles emerge from their roost in the attic. Families with young children may want to stay only for this first part of the event, if they would prefer an early night. After the emergence, we proceed on a short walk, with bat detectors picking up the sounds of the bats overhead, including Leisler’s bat, our largest bat species. We aim to watch Daubenton’s bats flying low over water too. The full event usually takes about one and a half to two hours. For more info, please phone 0404 45425.

Laragh GAA   Laragh GAA club house's official opening at the David Cullen Memorial Day was on Sunday 29th of June. It was a great day out for all the community. Well done to all the hard workers behind the scene organising the event to celebrate with all of us. Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale July 13th Shop to find bargains and unique handmade crafts  at Brockagh Market/Carboot in Laragh(A98 D3H1)!! All sorts 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 tasty Hot Dog and Burger is an affordable treat for the family lunch and for dessert and why not try a delicious homemade treat from our regular baker!!  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 Brockagh Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). SUMMER TREASURE HUNTS-WNP This year we are running a series of family-friendly treasure hunts. Each treasure hunt will feature a different topic, identifying the animals and plants of Glendalough. There are eight different themes, with each treasure hunt available for a week. Families can pop in any day to pick up the treasure hunt pack. Over the eight weeks, children can collect a full set of identification charts. THEMES Small Birds: Monday 30th June to Sunday 6th July Wildflowers: Monday 7th July to Sunday 13th July VENUE: National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough. TIME: Available daily between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. between 1st July and 24th August. Free events (parking charges apply). For more info contact National Park Information Office 0404 45425. OUR SUMMER LECTURE SERIES – WMNP When: 7:30pm, every Thursday from 3rd July to 21st August 2025 Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72. Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base. Free Events July 3rd: Climate change and the effect on Wicklow’s flora & fauna – Declan Murphy, Natural History Author. July 10th: Monitoring the macroinvertebrates in the small streams of the Wicklow Mountains – Citizen Science Group Walk and Talk Glendalough Most weeks the group walk in the Glendalough. You can check it out on their FB page at  @walkandtalkglendalough.  Mobile Library NEXT DATE: Thurs July 10th. A mobile comes to Laragh every second Thursday from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. 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.    AUsome Kids Club(Free Event Wicklow) A monthly Kids Club for autistic & neurodivergent kids aged 4+, hosted by Wicklow Library. See the AUsome Kids Facebook page for details https://facebook.com/Ausome.kids.club .  The next event is on Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:00 - 11:30.  Shelton Abbey Open Day(Free Event Wicklow) An activity filled family fun day suitable for all ages. Live music, BBQ, Face painting, pony rides, Birds of Prey, Raffle, cake sales, flower sales, fire brigade demos, historical tour and more! On Tue, 8 Jul 2025 12:00pm to 4pm at Shelton Abbey open Centre, Beech Road, Arklow. Join us for a day of excitement and entertainment. From interactive exhibits to live performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your loved ones and make memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the magic of Shelton Abbey!

OUR SUMMER LECTURE SERIES – WMNP When: 7:30pm, every Thursday from 3rd July to 21st August 2025 Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72. Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base. Free Events July 3rd: Climate change and the effect on Wicklow’s flora & fauna – Declan Murphy, Natural History Author. July 10th: Monitoring the macroinvertebrates in the small streams of the Wicklow Mountains Citizen Science Group July 17th: Restoring habitats in Wicklow Mountains National Park and the role of volunteers –Hugh Mc Lindon, Conservation Ranger July 24th: Using moss to extract heavy metals from water - Alice Giles, Young Scientist student. July 31st: Protecting Wicklow’s Dark Skies - Brian Espey, Dark skies Ireland. August 7th: ACRES project in the Wicklow mountains - Brian Dunne, ACRES Leinster August 14th: Land use in the Wicklow mountains and the role of the Wicklow Uplands Council - Michael Keegan, WUC August 21st: Wicklow Barn Owls, back from the brink - Oran O’Sullivan, Ornithologist & Author Laragh GFC Clubhouse Opening with David Cullen Cup Day One of the most important days in our calendar every year returns on Sunday the 29th of June! This year’s David Cullen Cup will be made even more special than usual as it will coincide with the official opening of our clubhouse development! On the day there will be a BBQ, ice-cream, live music, kids games & inflatables, and a monster raffle with some fantastic prizes! All our teams will be in action throughout the day also. Official opening by GAA president Jarlath Burns at 12pm. There will be something for everyone on the day!  We would like to invite the entire community down to the field to help us commemorate the life of David Cullen and to celebrate the opening of the clubhouse! Brockagh Country Market & Car Boot Sale July 13th Shop to find bargains and unique handmade crafts  at Brockagh Market/Carboot in Laragh(A98 D3H1)!! All sorts 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 tasty Hot Dog and Burger is an affordable treat for the family lunch and for dessert and why not try a delicious homemade treat from our regular baker!!  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 Brockagh Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb). PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Lynham’s Hotel – 26th June at 7:30pm The Glenmacnass River is impacted by invasive and non-native vegetation which has badly degraded the banks and associated riparian habitat especially in the vicinity of Laragh bridge.  Laragh/Glendalough Tidy Towns has received funding from LAWPRO to remove these non-native trees and shrubs from the islands and mill side riverbank in the vicinity of Laragh bridge.  Ecological consultant, Faith Wilson, who prepared a report and invasive species management plan for the site, will present her findings and outline the steps needed to restore the river habitat to good ecological health. All are welcome and please bring a friend. AA Meetings  (Ongoing) Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. All are welcome to come along. Summer Camp-Elevation Cheer & Acro  Cheer & Pom, Acro Dance, Tumbling and Stunts are back this Summer with more Elevation Dance Camps. Blessington June 30th - July 4th, Aughrim July 7th - 11th, Laragh July 14th - 18th. Tiny & Mini(beg) 10am-1pm. Youth/Junior/Senior 10am-2pm. Contact info:  Laragh/Aughrim email elevationdance@gmail.com  and Blessington email elevationallstars@gmail.com  085 108 0608, www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.com . The weekly Elevation dance academy will resume at the Brockagh Resource Centre in September. 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. This is a great way to meet and chat with others and with no fee involved. No need to book, just show up on the day. SPINC TRAIL NEWS To all our trail users, please note essential trail upgrades which may impact on your visit to Glendalough in coming months. Please bear with us during these upgrades which will be in 2 phases for 2025. The 1st phase will be to improve the trail between the boardwalk and the Glenealo bridge and is due to start on 7th July, running for about 7-9 weeks. The length of time is weather dependent. To complete this phase we will need to close the section of the White Trail between Glenealo Bridge and the junction between the White and Red trails. Please note that Phase 1 affects only the White trail. The Red and Blue routes will be unaffected. The White trail will only be open on the northern half of the loop, from the Miner’s Village up to the Glenealo Bridge. At this point walkers will have to turn back and return the way they have come.  Walkers who want a looped trail are advised to walk the Red or Blue trails which shall both remain fully open during Phase 1. The 2nd phase will begin once phase 1 is complete, possibly as early as end August. This phase may be in construction up to the end November. The 2nd phase will affect the White and Red trails. The Blue trail will remain unaffected. In Phase 2, we shall be replacing a stretch of boardwalk with a stone path. The trail from the Blue & White trail junction to the Red & White trail junction will be closed during this period of construction. There will be a detour in place on forestry roads below this section. Please follow all signage and check our social media for up to date information regarding closures and detours. Active Retirement Laragh Our Active Retirement Group will take their Summer break on Tuesday 24th June. They will be returning for a meeting Tuesday 26th August to discuss their upcoming day trips planned for September. The Active Retirement group will be officially back on Tuesday 16th September. There will be music on the day and they will be going for their monthly lunch. The Committee have day trips, various workshops and activities planned from September to December.  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. For more information call Denise on 0404 45600, contact any committee member, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com   laraghglendaloughara@gmail.com or drop in to the centre.

Clara Vale Summer Fair This year’s Clara Vale Summer Fair will start at 1.30pm on Sunday, August 10th at Clara Vale Church. There will be new items on sale with delicious cakes, bakes, home grown produce, firewood and a variety of lovely plants. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Lynham’s Hotel – 26th June at 7:30pm The Glenmacnass River is impacted by invasive and non-native vegetation which has badly degraded the banks and associated riparian habitat especially in the vicinity of Laragh bridge.  Laragh/Glendalough Tidy Towns has received funding from LAWPRO to remove these non-native trees and shrubs from the islands and mill side riverbank in the vicinity of Laragh bridge.  Ecological consultant, Faith Wilson, who prepared a report and invasive species management plan for the site, will present her findings and outline the steps needed to restore the river habitat to good ecological health. All are welcome and please bring a friend. Adult Zumba Classes Zumba is now finished for the Summer but will be back in September for another fun term of keeping fit while dancing. On Wednesdays in St Kevin’s National School, Laragh with Olivia from 7pm to 7.45 p.m. So get fit in a new, fun way. Call Olivia on 086 3395873.  Summer Camp-Elevation Cheer & Acro  Cheer & Pom, Acro Dance, Tumbling and Stunts are back this Summer with more Elevation Dance Camps. Blessington June 30th - July 4th, Aughrim July 7th - 11th, Laragh July 14th - 18th. Tiny & Mini(beg) 10am-1pm. Youth/Junior/Senior 10am-2pm. Contact info:  Laragh/Aughrim email elevationdance@gmail.com  and Blessington email elevationallstars@gmail.com  085 108 0608, www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.com . The weekly Elevation dance academy will resume at the Brockagh Resource Centre in September. 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. Zara will be finishing up on July 28th for the Summer but will be back in September. Wildflower Walk Join us on a short wildflower walk from the OPW Visitor Centre to the Upper Lake. Let us introduce you to some of our native plants. There are plenty of colourful flowers in bloom at the moment. Many are important for pollinators and other insects, and we may meet some of these too. At the end of the walk, you are free to make your own way back to the OPW Visitor Centre or to spend some time enjoying the Upper Lake area. When: Saturday 21st June @10am Duration: allow between 1 and 1 ½ hours Where: meeting at the OPW Visitor Centre Booking: booking essential. To book please email educationwmnp@npws.gov.ie Practicalities: Dress for the outdoors and wear warm clothing, good shoes or walking boots and bring waterproofs just in case. This is a free event. Except for guide or assistance dogs, dogs are not permitted on National Park events. Parking: parking at the OPW Visitor Centre. Parking charges apply.

Laragh GFC Clubhouse Opening with David Cullen Cup Day One of the most important days in our calendar every year returns on Sunday the 29th of June! This year’s David Cullen Cup will be made even more special than usual as it will coincide with the official opening of our clubhouse development! On the day there will be a BBQ, ice-cream, live music, kids games & inflatables, and a monster raffle with some fantastic prizes! All our teams will be in action throughout the day also. Official opening by GAA president Jarlath Burns at 12pm. There will be something for everyone on the day!  We would like to invite the entire community down to the field to help us commemorate the life of David Cullen and to celebrate the opening of the clubhouse! Blessing of the Graves Glendalough- Friday 13th of June at 7pm. Roundwood- Friday 20th June at 7pm. Lost Engagement Ring An appeal has gone out about a lost engagement ring on Friday 6th June in Laragh around the school and pick up area at the Brockagh Resource Centre. It is platinum with a diamond in the middle and a kind of circular cage-like detail around it. If anyone has seen it please contact the local woman through her FB post on the Laragh/Glendalough/Annamoe Open Forum, thank you. Laragh & Glendalough Tidy Towns  We welcome our newly recruited Community Employee to the area who will be viable and active in our community helping to keep our area clean, tidy and maintained. Annamoe Centre Next Rambling House/Story Night in Annamoe Centre is on Friday June 13th, PLEASE NOTE, slightly later starting time of 8.15pm due to "Blessing of the Graves" in Glendalough. All are welcome. Entry by donation. 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 .  PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Lynham’s Hotel – 26th June at 7:30pm The Glenmacnass River is impacted by invasive and non-native vegetation which has badly degraded the banks and associated riparian habitat especially in the vicinity of Laragh bridge.  Laragh/Glendalough Tidy Towns has received funding from LAWPRO to remove these non-native trees and shrubs from the islands and mill side riverbank in the vicinity of Laragh bridge.  Ecological consultant, Faith Wilson, who prepared a report and invasive species management plan for the site, will present her findings and outline the steps needed to restore the river habitat to good ecological health. All are welcome and please bring a friend. Brockagh Digital Hub We have Dedicated (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) Desks and Pod with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our Shared Working Space is located in the heart of County Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, fridge, self catering facility for making tea/coffee, outdoor seating and lift access.  Daily rate €20, Half day rate €15, Weekly rate €80 and Daily Student rate of €15 (Must produce a valid Student Card) For Monthly or Yearly Rates please contact the Manager 0404 45600. Email:  brockaghoffice@gmail.com  or brockaghhub@gmail.com  to book. Please check into the Main Office on Arrival (Open Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm). For more information visit our website   www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie . Laragh Badminton Club  The Badminton Club Laragh held in the Brockagh Resource Centre is now finished and will resume on September 8th, 2025.  Adult badminton will continue for the Summer months in the centre on Thursday evening from 7.30 to 9.30pm.