Laragh Glendalough Notes Wk 8 June

Pioneer Vigil

Wicklow Annual Pioneer Vigil takes place in St. Kevin’s Church Laragh on Friday 12. June. Mass at 7p.m. follow by reflection & Benediction. All are very welcome.

Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers is a new outdoor programme in the National Park which aims to teach children (aged 5 to 11 years) to identify and appreciate the natural world. Meet at the large National Park sign in the corner of the Upper Lake car park on Thursdays during July and August, starting at 2 p.m. Most activities will take place off track, so please dress accordingly. Adults and children are welcome. Note that an adult must stay with the children, and be prepared to help! No dogs are allowed. Booking is essential and will be taken from 9 am one week prior to each session on 0404-45656 (Monday to Friday). Thel above events are free to attend but the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow Co. Co.) has a €4 charge.

Concert in Aid of the Light of Maasai

On Sunday June 14 a fundraising concert will be held in St. Kevin’s Church in Laragh in aid of the Light of Maasai charity. The event is being organised by Michael Ryan from Rathdrum and will feature the Avondale Voices, local soloists and local poet Jane Clarke. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the door.

 Singing Workshop with US Choir

On Tuesday 16 June we will be welcoming Delaware Women’s Chorus from the US to the Brockagh Resource Centre. The members range in age from 21 to 78 years. Joanne, the director of the choir, is hoping to hold a workshop with some local singers and then have both groups perform together followed by a light lunch. If you are interested please contact the Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600.

Wicklow Man

Dance to the music of the Wicklow Man every Tuesday night at the Brockagh Centre from 9.30 p.m

AA Meetings

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.  If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol please come along.