Laragh/ Glendalough
INTERESTING LECTURE
A very interesting lecture by the UCD School of Archaeology entitled ‘Recent Archaeological Excavations at Glendalough’ took place last Friday in the Brockagh Resource revealing interested and exciting discoveries with state of the art technology such as 3D laser scanning. Volunteers from the community were given a chance to participate in the early stages of the 2016 dig. Continuation of the dig site will commence in 2017 for further investigation. To view a more details account of their findings visit heritageweek.ie/wp-content/ uploads/pdfs/hw-wicklow.pdf.
DOODLE4GOOGLE
Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa and Laragh village are buzzing with excitement as two students are finalists in this year’s Doodle4Google art competition. Please vote for Ciara and Taran to win at doodles.google.ie/d4g/until February 21. The winners will be announced at a big prize giving event in Google headquarters in April. Best of luck Ciara and Taran.
POST OFFICE UPDATE
The final date for submissions to An Post is wed February 15 and so far we have had a terrific response from the community. Follow progress on Facebook. page for day-to-day updates on the campaign. Well done to all the volunteers who supervised the post office each morning in
The full day traditional basket-making workshop will teach you basic basketry techniques. It will be a relaxed learning environment and you will bring home your own completed handmade small round willow basket (a skib). The workshops will take place in the Brockagh Resource Centre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Available dates are March 25 and April 22. Please visit wicklowwillow.ie or contact Aoife at 087 9773622 or email info@wicklowwillow.ie.
A full day weaving workshop where participants will learn to create a range of small willow projects for their garden and home will be held in the Brockagh Centre on April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop is relaxed and enjoyable with a focus on learning to weave willow forms and structures suitable for use in vegetable gardens, flower beds and homes.
Places are limited to five participants per workshop, so be sure to book as soon as possible. Please visit wicklowwillow.ie or contact Aoife at 087 9773622 or email info@wicklowwillow.ie.
CAR BOOT SSALE
Note: all our customers and stallholders, our Brockagh Centre March Car Boot will be on Sunday, March 12, instead of our usual first Sunday (for this month only).
TAEKWON-DO
Taekwon-Do classes are held in the Brockagh Centre every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. In addition to a free first Taekwon-Do session, when registering for classes each beginner will be given a free uniform worth up to €50. Please phone Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 or email kjw@indigo.ie for further information.
BADMINTON
Badminton classes are on Mon evenings in the Brockagh Centre at 7 p.m. (Junior fourth class up) with seniors from 8 p.m. and on Thursday evenings with a repeat of the same classes. social dancing
The Wicklow Man every Tuesday night at the Brockagh Resource Centre at 10 p.m. for some chatting and a lot of dancing.
AA MEETINGS
Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.
TAI CHI/QIGONG
Classes are held at the Brockagh on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. Tai Chi will help your body renew itself with powerful whole body movements. If you are interested in joining the class log onto jadesuntaichi.com/nealtraynor.html to learn more or call tutor Neal Traynor (087 9085684) to book.
FREE COMPUTER COURSE
A free five-week digital skills computer course is commencing shortly. This course aims to help citizens use the internet with confidence and provide the motivation and skills to reap the benefits of participating in today’s digital world. Topics covered include digital photography, online banking, online government services, email, shopping online and much more. Call the Brockagh Resource Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom. net, brockaghresourcecentre@ gmail.com.
Certified training courses at the Brockagh include the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) for more competent computer users and Equal Skills Certified Training for beginners. If you have specific learning needs and want individual training from our tutors call today at 0404 45600.
MORNING YOGA
This is a gently paced class for beginners to advanced at the Brockagh Centre. The class will provide gentle stretching, improved strength and flexibility, as well as help students to find balance and calm in everyday life. Thursdays from 10 to 11.15 a.m. To find out more Call Louise at 087 6032202 (booking is essential).
CHAIR YOGA
Chair Yoga at the Brockagh Centre is suitable for those who may find regular yoga classes too strenuous – those who may be completely new to yoga, recovering from injury or illness or generally less active and mobile. Thursdays from 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. To find out more Call Louise at 087 6032202 (booking is essential).
The annual general meeting of Rathdrum Historical Society took place in Avondale Community College, Rathdrum on February 6.
The chairperson, Irene Parsons in her report recalled the achievements and successes of the past year during which a very varied and rich menu of speakers and topics were presented. She made special mention to Joan Kavanagh’s photographic presentation on Glendalough at the Brockagh Centre, Laragh just before Christmas which was very well attended.
Irene was unanimously re-elected as chairperson as was Jill McCarthy, secretary. The other serving officers were also returned unopposed.
Irene announced that the spring series of lectures will begin on Monday, March 6, when Ken Hannigan, historian and formerly of the National Archives will speak on Wicklow’s ancient route which he has traced from Three Mile Water through Inisboheen, Sleanus, Kilnamanagh to Glendalough. Ken has done a lot of original research on this project so his talk should be a fascinating one.
The April Lecture will be given by Philip Geoghegan on the Quakers in Wicklow. The chairperson thanked everyone for their support and co-operation throughout the year and extended a welcome to any new members who wished to join.
45 CARD GAME
A Progressive 45 Card Game will take place on Sunday, February 19, in the RDA. Hall at 7.30 p.m. Proceeds of this event will go towards the purchasing of a Defibrilator for the local St Mary and St Michael’s Church, Rathdrum
SEAN BOWS OUT
Wicklow’s chance of a Garden County ‘Dancing with the Stars’ success faded last week when Seán and his partner Dr Eva Orsmond failed to impress the judges with their ‘Cha-Cha dance. However, they enjoyed the show very much and made many friends.
The show creates a great comradery with the competitors and is one of the most popular programmes on television.
BINGO
Bingo takes place as usual in the RDA. Hall, Rathdrum this Friday night with top prizes of €300 plus Lucky Line and Raffle Sheet with generous prizes, First call 8.30 p.m. with supervised car parking.
YOGA
Yoga classes take place in the RDA. Hall, Rathdrum every Monday from10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. This is a very relaxing form of exercise and also for posture and general health. New members welcome.