Brockagh Resource Centre

23/07/2026

🎉 Connecting Community, Culture and Creativity in Glendalough and Laragh!

You're warmly invited to the Glendalough & District Development Association CLG AGM.

📅 Thursday 13th August 2026
⏰ 8.30pm
📍 Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1

Come along to celebrate what we've achieved together, hear about our plans for the year ahead, and share your ideas for the continued development of Glendalough, Laragh and the surrounding area.

We'll be:
✅ Reviewing the past year's achievements
✅ Presenting our annual financial statements
✅ Electing the Board of Directors
✅ Sharing priorities for the year ahead
✅ Inviting your ideas and feedback

🌿 We're also looking for new Board members!

We're particularly keen to hear from people with a passion for or experience in:
🎨 Arts and creative programmes
🎶 Music and performance
📚 Creative writing and literature
🏛️ Cultural event planning and community engagement

You don't need previous board experience - just enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a passion for helping our community flourish. If you'd like to learn more before the AGM, we'd be delighted to have an informal chat, 📧 [email protected]

Whether you're a long-standing supporter, a new resident, a volunteer, or simply curious about what we do, everyone is welcome to the AGM.

We look forward to seeing you there!

22/07/2026

🌞 We're looking forward to welcoming everyone this morning! 🌿

Join us at Glen Tots from 10.30am - 12.15pm at the Brockagh Resource Centre.

👶 Play, explore and make friends
☕️ Tea, coffee & biscuits for grown-ups
🍎 Fresh fruit for little ones
💚 New families are always welcome

📍 Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1

💶 €5.50 per family

No need to pre-book, just come along!

21/07/2026

🌿 Looking for something to do with your little one tomorrow? 🍄

Join us at Glen Tots for a relaxed, welcoming morning where little ones can play, explore and make new friends, while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and connect with other local families.

Whether you’ve been before or are thinking of visiting for the first time, we’d love to welcome you.

👶 Free play, toys and activities
🎶 Music and songs
🍎 Delicious fresh fruit for little ones
☕️ Tea, coffee & biscuits for grown-ups
💚 A friendly space for parents, grandparents and carers to chat and connect

📍 Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1
⏰ Wednesday 10.30am - 12.15pm
💶 €5.50 per family

🌞 We’re one of the few baby & toddler groups that continues every Wednesday throughout the summer, so there’s no need to wait until September to join us! 😎

Come along, say hello and become part of our growing Glen Tots community.

Glen Tots - Connecting Little Ones & Their Grown-Ups 💚

20/07/2026

HERITAGE WEEK: Big Dig at Glendalough — children’s hands-on archaeology sessions led by the School of Irish Archaeology on 23rd August, 11am–4pm at Glendalough Visitor Centre. Hourly sessions, outdoor on the lawn. Let young explorers discover artefacts and Viking stories through real digs. Perfect for curious kids and families. Learn more and plan your visit: https://wix.to/iKhw4PV

HERITAGE WEEK August 15th - August 23rd 2026 Big Dig at GlendaloughA children's hands-on archaeological excavation led by the School of Irish Archaeology (SIA) where participants get the chance to be an archaeologist by digging for treasures and artefacts dating back over 1000 years and learning abo...

20/07/2026

We're delighted to be hosting this free CarePALs training here at Brockagh Resource Centre this November.

If you work in a day or residential care setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain the skills and confidence to lead physical activity sessions for older adults.

📍 Hosted at Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1
📅 Thursday 19th & Thursday 26th November 2026
💚 Free to attend

Please see the shared post below for full details and booking information.

Want to bring physical activity into your care setting’s weekly routine?

In partnership with the HSE, Age & Opportunity Active is hosting a free CarePALs workshop in Laragh this November. This training empowers day and residential care staff to lead suitable physical activities with the older people who live in or visit their setting.

👥 Who is this for?
- Care Staff: Anyone currently working in a day or residential care setting.
- No Experience Needed: You don't need any prior background in leading physical activities!
- Employer Support: Your employer must commit to letting you lead these activity sessions back in your setting after the training.

📈 What to Expect:
- Lead with Confidence: Learn to lead regular Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) sessions for older people of all abilities.
- Understand the Benefits: Increase your awareness of the social, psychological, and physical benefits of movement for older adults.
- Enhance Health: Improve the overall health of the older people in your care.
- Peer Connection: Network and share ideas with other local care professionals.

Workshop Details
📅 Dates: Thursday 19th & 26th November 2026 (Must attend both days)
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Lunch provided)
📍 Location: Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough (A98 D3H1)
💶 Cost: FREE

🔒 Places are strictly limited. Secure your spot today by contacting Máire Murphy: 📞 01 9133946 📧 [email protected]

16/07/2026

15/07/2026

🧘‍♀️ Yoga with Louise at Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh 🧘‍♂️
Take some time for yourself and enjoy the many benefits of yoga in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you're looking to build strength and flexibility or prefer a gentler, chair-based practice, there's a class for you! 💚
🌿 Vinyasa Krama Yoga (Step-by-Step)
🕙 10:00am – 11:20am
📍 Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh
A complete yoga practice including:
✨ Gentle stretching
💪 Improved strength & flexibility
⚖️ Better balance
🧘 Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
🌸 Helping you find calm in everyday life
🪑 Chair Yoga
🕦 11:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh
Perfect for anyone who:
💚 Finds a regular yoga class too strenuous
💚 Is recovering from injury or illness
💚 Wants a gentle, accessible way to stay active
Classes include gentle movement, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation, with optional standing work beside the chair.
📞 Book your place or get in touch:
☎️ 087 603 2202
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.louiseyoga.ie
✨ Find your balance. Breathe deeply. Move with confidence. We look forward to welcoming you! 🙏

14/07/2026

😎What a fantastic day at our Glendalough Community Car Boot Sale & Market last Sunday!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday - our wonderful traders, visitors and everyone who supported the event. It was great to see so many people enjoying the stalls, homemade baking, delicious hot food and, of course, picking up plenty of bargains!

We're already looking forward to our next Community Car Boot Sale & Market, taking place on:

📅 Sunday 9th August
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1

If you'd like to book a stall or keep up to date with future market dates, trader availability and event news, we'd love you to follow our dedicated page:

👉 Glendalough Community Car Boot

Please give the page a follow and invite your friends too - every follower helps us grow this fantastic community event.

We look forward to seeing you all again in August! 💚

14/07/2026

💚 Wednesday mornings are for Glen Tots! 🍄

Looking for a friendly place where your little one can play while you enjoy a cuppa and meet other local parents, grandparents and carers?

Come and join us tomorrow at

🌟 Tomorrow’s session will be held in the Mountain View Room, our bright and sunny function room instead of the Main Hall.

As always, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting for you!

👶 Play & activities
🎶 Songs & music
🍎 Delicious fresh fruit for little ones
☕️ Tea, coffee & biscuits for grown-ups
💚 A relaxed space to connect with other parents, grandparents and carers

📍 Mountain View Room, Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, A98 D3H1

⏰ 10.30am - 12.15pm
💶 €5.50 per family

No need to pre-book, just come along!

🌞 One of the few baby & toddler groups continuing every Wednesday throughout the summer! 😎

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’re one of our regular Glen Tot families, we’d love to see you tomorrow.

Glen Tots - Connecting Little Ones & Their Grown-Ups 💚

13/07/2026

New blog: Laragh Glendalough Notes — Week beginning 13th July. Feature: Mining Music Event on Sunday 23rd August 2026 — celebrate Wicklow’s mining heritage with The Barn Ensemble, Roundwood Set Dancers, storytelling, poetry and community voices. Read more and plan your visit: https://wix.to/x8Ai3oP