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Glendalough Visitor Centre Notice
***NOTE:Due to essential maintenance work, the Visitor Centre may have to close at short notice. Please phone ahead to ensure that the building is open before you travel (Wednesday 14th December 2011). We apologise for any inconcenience caused*** Telephone No: +353 404 45352 / 45325


DUE TO FLOODING AS A RESULT OF SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE AUDIO VISUAL DISPLAY AT THE SITE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (25th Oct, 2011
14 Dec 2011 by admin

Free Seminar on Muscular Pains/Aches
Elena Rodriguez will hold a free seminar on "Tips to Treat Muscular Pains and Aches" at 6 pm on 15th December in the Brockagh Centre. There will be a 45 minute talk and demonstration of different ways to deal with muscle pain at home and a 15 minute presentation of her local business, Soul in Hands Massage Therapy and the benefits of massage.
All who attend will have the opportunity to buy, if they wish, massage vouchers for half the normal price (e.g. a full body massage which is usually €60 can be bought for €30). This would be a lovely Christmas present for yourself or others. The seminar will be facilitated in a relaxed manner. For more details phone Elena on 086-3283658.
14 Dec 2011 by admin


Citizens Information - Xmas & New Year
The Citizens Information Centre at the Brockagh Resource Centre is open for information relating to your rights and entitlements from 10 am until noon on Tuesdays 6th and 20th December. The first clinic of 2011 will take place on Tuesday 17th January.
14 Dec 2011 by admin


Christmas Carols in the Monastic City
Join us on Tuesday 20th December at 7.30 pm for a unique event to celebrate Christmas. Beginning with a candlelit procession from the gates of the Monastic City, we will proceed to the ruins of the cathedral where a choir and other musicians will join us in an evening of traditional carol singing in the monastic style
14 Dec 2011 by admin

St. John’s Church - Advent & Christmas Services
Sunday 11th December
7 pm - Blue Christmas Service, Glenealy*
Sunday 18th December
7 pm - Parish Service of Lessons and Carols, St. Saviour’s Church, Rathdrum
Christmas Eve
14 Dec 2011 by admin

St. Kevin’s Parish
Christmas Services and Events
Thursday 15th December
School Pageant at 7 pm
14 Dec 2011 by admin

Marie Keating Foundation Mobile Unit 6th December
The Marie Foundation Mobile Unit and nurse will be at the Brockagh Centre on Tuesday 6th December from 10.30 a.m. until 2.30 p.m. The Marie Keating Foundation, works to beat cancer through awareness, education and support services. Everyone is welcome to come to the Brockagh Centre at 11 a.m. where Ursula Clancy from the Marie Keating Foundation will give a talk about cancer or you may wish to visit the mobile unit which will be in the car park for information and support.
29 Nov 2011 by admin

Free Seminar - "Tips to treat muscular pains and aches".
Brockagh Centre 15th of December at 6pm in IT Room. Elena Rodriguez from Soul in Hands Massage Therapy is holding a Seminar: "Tips to treat muscular pains and aches".
- 45 minutes talking and demonstrating different ways to deal with muscle pain at home.
- 15 minutes presentation of my local business
29 Nov 2011 by admin

Arts Fundraiser at Christmas Market
4th of December: Massage-Fundraising for Glendalough Arts Network at the Christmas Market on the 4th of December.
29 Nov 2011 by admin

Christmas Craft Fair Brockagh 4th & 11th Dec
There was a great crowd and ‘buzz’ at the Christmas Craft Fair on the 13th November with plenty of people shopping for Christmas. Our last two Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs at the Brockagh Centre take place on Sunday 4th and 11th December from 11am until 4pm.
25 Oct 2011 by admin

Glendalough Arts Network - Upcoming Events
Fireside Sessions
Our monthly fireside sessions are becoming increasingly popular – the next takes place from 7 to 9 pm on Friday 28th October in Glendalough Green (top shop) with music, chat and much more. The fireside session on Friday November 25th will take place by the fireside in Lynham's (7 to 9 pm) and features Leslie Dowdall (acclaimed Irish singer and performer) and company.
Fund-raising Events
• November 18th Fun Table Quiz in the lounge of the Glendalough Hotel.
• December 17th
25 Oct 2011 by admin

Drug Awareness Course for Adults
This free drug awareness course, for parents, grandparents, guardians and other adults with teenagers and pre-teens, is an excellent source of up-to-date information on drugs and their effects.
25 Oct 2011 by admin

Buala Bus at the Brockagh Centre - Nov
The Buala Bus, the County Wicklow Playbus Project, will be in the Brockagh Centre car park on Wednesday 26th October (cancelled on 26th due to mechanical problems) and Wednesdays 2nd and 16th November from 1.30 to 3.30 pm.
25 Oct 2011 by admin

November Mid-term Workshops for Children
ImaginationGYM® Workshops
ImaginationGYM® will be running 2 workshops for children (6 to 12 years) in the Brockagh Centre during the Halloween break. Children will access their own creativity and imagination through storytelling and artistic activities in a relaxed and fun environment. Workshops take place on Tuesday 1st November and Thursday 3rd November (11 am to 12.30 pm). The cost is €12 for each child for each date. Children can attend one or both workshops. Contact Rosaleen Durkin on 087-6168460 or email rdurkin@imaginationgym.com
Sing your Art Out
Leslie Dowdall is also running two
25 Oct 2011 by admin

Wicklow Walking Festival Oct Bank Holiday W/end
Footfalls Wicklow Walking Festival takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28th to Sunday 31st October. Events include a selection of challenging, moderate and easy day and night walks - all led by experienced leaders who will enhance your walk with information on local history, flora and fauna.
25 Oct 2011 by admin

My Rhythms Dance Session
As part of the Footfalls Wicklow Walking Festival, Sherron will be back in the Brockagh Centre with ‘My Rhythms’ Body Movement Dance sessions on Saturday 29th October at 8.30 pm.
25 Oct 2011 by admin

Upcoming Events at National Park
Deer Rut Watch
National Park staff will have telescopes set up on the Spinc walking trail between 11 am and 4 pm on Saturday 15th October and will be available to discuss the Park’s wild deer and their ecology.
26 Sep 2011 by admin

Adult Career Guidance Service
Don’t forget about the Adult Career Guidance service available at the Brockagh Centre. This careers/education service is free, friendly, confidential, supportive and available to all adults over 18 years of age. For more information or to book an appointment contact Irene Hayden on 086-8061569.

26 Sep 2011 by admin


Tuesday Night - Dance Night
Tuesday night is dance night at the Brockagh Centre from 9.30 pm till late with the Wicklow Man.

26 Sep 2011 by admin


Citizen’s Information

The Citizen’s Information Centre at the Brockagh Centre is open on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The next dates are Tuesday 4th and 18th October from 10am until 12 noon for information relating to your rights and entitlements. No appointment necessary. This is a free and confidential service.
26 Sep 2011 by admin


Mobile Library - Laragh
The mobile library is in Laragh every second Thursday from 11.30 a.m until 12.30 pm. The next dates are 6th and 20th October.
Phone the library on 087 9135229
26 Sep 2011 by admin


Country & Craft Market at Brockagh
The next Country & Craft Market takes place on Sunday 9th October and we will have our usual array of home baking, crafts and gifts. We also hope to have a special attraction on the 9th October, more details to follow. Free parking and refreshments available. Open from 11am until 4pm. Contact Colette on 0404-45600.
26 Sep 2011 by admin


Car Boot at the Brockagh -
The last car boot sale of 2011 will take place on Sunday 6th November come along a grab yourself a bargain. Many new and nearly new items. Tea, coffee and home baking. Vans must be booked in. Contact the centre 0404-45600 or come up on the morning open from 11 to 4pm and from 9am for traders.
26 Sep 2011 by admin