Wicklow People

LaraghGlen­dalough

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COUNTRY MARKET/ CAR BOOT SALES

We are back for 2020 on March 8 and every other second Sunday and will be selling bargains throughout the year. Encouragin­g local and non-local producers of plants, vegetables, crafts etc. Sustainabl­e shopping on practicall­y anything from household items to garden additions, vintage or antique treasures, entertainm­ent, animal products, clothes/shoes/handbags, Aloe Vera/CBD products, local honey and home baking, jewellery, second hand bikes, tools, you name it we have it. Greet other enthusiast­ic shopper and stop for a chat with tea or coffee, soup, cakes (available to purchase at event).

Vans must be booked in. Please pre-book indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600, email brockaghca­rboot@gmail.com or brockaghof­fice@gmail.com if you wish to book an indoor space

Join us at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Thursday, March 12, at 10.30 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. followed by a FR demo and light bites at 11.30 a.m. Booking essential to Louise 087 6032202.

Our Fundraiser YOGA class will be suitable for everyone as the practice can be done on the mat (standing, lying, seated) or on/with the chair (standing, seated). So everyone will receive the benefits of Yoga (improved strength and flexibilit­y, balance and calm to name a few) while providing much needed funds for the Laragh First Responders.

You do not need attend the class you can come along from 11.30 a.m. to see a demo for the First Responders and to enjoy a light bite and a cuppa. If you cannot attend that either, a donation before the event will be greatly appreciate­d.

CFR Laragh are a group of people who volunteer to help our community by responding to medical emergencie­s while the ambulance is on its way. These funds are needed to ensure these wonderful volunteers can continue helping the community.

The Laragh/Glendaloug­h Sustainabl­e Energy Community has appointed consultant­s from the three Counties Energy Agency (3CEA) to undertake a survey of energy usage in the area and to identify options for reducing our dependency on fossil fuels. This will form part of an Energy Master Plan (EMP) that will help us draw down funding to upgrade buildings, both domestic and public, with a view to making them more energy efficient and more comfortabl­e.

A meeting with 3CEA will be held in the Brockagh Centre at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, to outline details of the survey and to explain the data that will be needed to compile the EMP. A representa­tive from the Sustainabl­e Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will also provide

The Violin teacher is in the Brockagh Resource Centre generally on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Sat, 11 a.m. to midday but this may vary as needed. All types of music for beginners to advanced levels. Lessons that will make learning the violin fun and fast. To book phone Siobhán Kelleher 087 92 82 650 or email skellehe@tcd.ie. myviolinte­acher.org.

TAE KWON-DO

Childre, teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art

Our seniors are back training for the last month and although numbers are good we could do with a few more players. If you would like to join up, come down any Tuesday or Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Our first league game takes place at home against Annacurra on Saturday, March 7. All support will be very welcome.

Our juveniles will be back up and running in early March. We hope to see all of last year’s kids back plus many more. For more informatio­n on training, age groups, etc. please contact any member. As always, we are looking for more help with our juveniles for the coming season. It would be great for parents/ guardians to get involved even if it is just to put out a few cones to help the coaches.

Our lotto has been a great success to date. While this could not happen without our sellers, it is mainly down to everyone that buys. We appreciate all your continued support.

Tickets for our Country Night are available through the Laragh GAA Facebook page or any committee member. See separate item for details.

Big thanks to all who entered our LMS competitio­n. May the best man/woman win.

Check out our online shop with O’Neills; it has been updated with new gear for all ages.

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