Laragh-Glendalough
CAR BOOT SALES
Car boot sales take place on the first Sunday of the month except for January with the next date being Sunday, June 4. Last month we had a huge number of stalls with everything from cream cakes, scones, bread and jam, plants, antiques, clothing, jewellery etc. Vans must be booked in. Car park spaces for the next month or so will be limited so please pre-book indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net if you wish to book an indoor space.
MARIGOLD FESTIVAL
This year’s Active Retirement Ireland (ARI) Eastern Region South Marigold Festival will take place in the Brockagh Resource Centre on Thursday, June 15 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Celebrating its fourth year, this one-day Health and Wellbeing event will provide a wonderful opportunity for small businesses to present information, services and positive lifestyle products to both ARI members and the general public. The event will be fun, free and informative, and all are welcome. For more details contact Claire Morgan at 086 3274323.
COME AND TRY DAY
Day Come along to the Brockagh Centre on Thursday, June 1, for the free Come and Try Day (11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with coffee from 10.30 a.m. and a light lunch at 1 p.m.). This will be an energetic and sociable occasion resulting in the formation of a team to represent Co. Wicklow at the Go for Life Games in DCU on Saturday, June 10 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). To book a place, please phone 0404 20100 (ext. 2333) or text 087 6319667.
BASKET-MAKING WORKSHOP
This full day, traditional basket-making workshop will teach you basic basketry techniques. Taught in a relaxed learning environment, you will bring home your own completed small round willow basket (a skib). The workshops will take place in the Brockagh Centre from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 24, July 16 and August 8. Classes are small with five participants. Garden workshop also available on request. Visit wicklowwillow.ie, phone Aoife at 087 9773622 or email info@ wicklowwillow.ie.
MONTESSORI/PRESCHOOL
Tiny Feet pre-school is now open in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Sessional and part-time childcare places available, opening times are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon to Friday. We offer the two years free pre-school session for children who qualify (ECCE scheme). All staff are fully qualified in our two room sessional places (Montessori and Preschool) for children aged 2.5 years to six years.
We are enrolling for September 2017, contact Suzy at 087 3543544, email tinyfeetmontessori@ Join us on our open day on June 9 from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
THE GIFT OF ROSE
Our dear friend Rose Brady, our sacristan, was a true inspiration to us all. With her strong sense of faith, her commitment to our parish and community, her compassion, concern and kindness, she was a caring mother to every one of us. We thank God for the gift of Rose and for her time among us. We will miss her sorely but know that she will always be with us, in our hearts. May she rest in eternal peace.
FR CROTTY’S JUBILEE
This year, Father Crotty will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. To mark this very special occasion, an evening of celebration will be held in Lynhams Hotel, starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, Tickets cost €20 and must be reserved before June 15. Contact Marie at 086 3390449 or Lucy at 086 3107511 to book tickets.
ANGEL THERAPY
Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Basic Level Course in Energy Therapy, healing with the energy of Angel Aerial. One day course to include full course manual and certificate on Saturday, June 11, at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Contact Angela at 085 8132647 or email ahtherapy1@gmail.com for more information.
ELEVATION SHOW
Elevation School of Performing Arts presents its 10 Year Anniversary show, Something Old, Something New on Saturday, June 3, at 6 p.m. in Brockagh Resource Centre.
Kate’s dance students and Kerry’s Drama students will be finishing up for the summer months on June 7 but will see you when new season starts, autumn 2017,
OLDER PEOPLES AGM
Minister Simon Harris informed the many Wicklow residents about care for the elderly, moving forward with homecare at the the Wicklow Age Friendly Strategy 2017 – 2022 which was launched at the AGM of the Co. Wicklow Older Person’s Council on May 26 in the Brockagh Resource Centre. Thank you to Brendan Martin, Crime Prevention Officer and County Librarian and John Gill for their very informative talks. In the afternoon, after a light lunch, feet got tapping to lively music by Liam Garret.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
AR are organising a trip to Wexford Whytes Hotel on Tuesday the 20th to the Thursday, June 22, and there are still places left for anyone interested in a small holiday break. Contact Denise at 0404 45600, for more information or to book a place on the trip.
McGrath-Flood School of Irish Dancing Coming to Brockagh Centre/Laragh.
Irish Dancing is to start on Saturday, September 16, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Classes cater for any age over three years and all levels including absolute beginners. Registered members of An Comhdhail, fully Garda Vetted and insured. Contact details for enquiries are Cian Flood TCRG (086 1293807), Eimear McGrath TCRG (085 7180926), email mcgrathfloodschool@gmail.com, Facebook.com/mgfschool or search ‘McGrath Flood School of Irish Dancing’.
STAGEBRATZ
Join us for a magical afternoon of Broadway and Disney Hits with stunning performances from truly talented Starz aged three to 17 years. A colourful, fun show for all the family to enjoy in the Brockagh Resource Centre on June 5 – Bank Holiday Monday at 4 p.m. Tickets are €12 and €6. Please email stagebratzstarzacademy@yahoo.com or text 083 1563897 to book tickets.
MEDITATION-HEALING
Care For the Self is coming soon to the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Contact Ann martin at 087 6081219 or on solarsoundhealingwicklow@gmail.com with queries or to book a place.
FITNESS DANCE
Just pop in on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre to dance your socks off with Adam and the class in cardio exercise dancing, dropping those extra calories. You do not need to be a good dancer or very fit, dance at your own pace and enjoy the music. You can contact Adam at 083 3057949 for information.
WALKING GROUP
On Monday mornings weekly at 10 a.m. join the walking group with Get Ireland Walking at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk around Glendalough area for approximately one hour. In association with Get Ireland Walking, Wicklow Local Sports Partnership and Brockagh Resource Centre. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you would like to set up a walking group in Wicklow contact us on wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie for more information.
TIDY TOWNS
We have now had a map of the area prepared and ask all residents to adopt a stretch of road around their premises and keep it clean and tidy. The maps are currently displayed in McCoy’s shop and the Brockagh Centre. Please sign your name in the area you plan to keep clean and tidy. Thanks to all who turned up on May 2 nd to help clean-up the village. The next clean-up will be on six th June at 7.30 p.m. Meet opposite Lynhams.
MOBILE LIBRARY
The mobile library visits Lynhams car park every second Thursday from midday to 12.50 p.m. The next visits will take place on June 8 and June 22.