Around the Districts: Laragh-Glendalough and Rathdrum

Glendalough Craft Fair

The all new Glendalough Craft Fair will showcase the very talented crafters from around the country on Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We invite crafters to join a vibrant new craft fair this May in the Glendalough Valley at the Brockagh Resource Centre. Call today at 087 2646481 to book or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com. Www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie.

Taekwon-Do at Laragh

Laragh Taekwon-Do is running the fantastic ITF Kids Development Program for the 4s to 8s, it covers topics such as physical skills, mind skills, independence skills, nutrition awareness and of course Taekwon-Do Skills. The program also has three extra modules namely Danger Awareness, Stranger Awareness and Bullying Awareness.

We also run the full International Taekwon-Do Federation syllabus including pattern, sparring, power and special technique for our 10s upward and teenagers.

To avail of a complimentary class and experience our programs, just contact Master Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information.

Classes are on Tuesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.

Bright Stars Baby and Toddler Group

Why not come along to our baby and toddler group on Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. Each week this group will provide a welcoming and lively space for parents and children to gather and grow. Our activities will include ‘messy play’, story and song, games (guest speakers), snacks, tidy-up and new equipment which will allow both you as the parent/carer and your child to meet friends, explore new things and learn. For some parents, grandparents and carers, the weekly catch-up and opportunity for children to play and make new friends is enough. For others, the support makes them that bit more confident in their parenting role. Cost €4.50 per family. Call us at 0404 45600 if you have any questions about the group.

Laragh Tea Dance

Laragh Glendalough Active Retirement Group are hosting the Spring Laragh Tea Dance on Sunday, May 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with refreshments in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. There will be dancing all afternoon to music by the Wicklow Man. Admission €10.The active retirement group meets every Tuesday morning from 10.45 a.m. 12.15 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, dancing and music come along on Tuesdays. We always welcome new members to join our group. We would like to encourage anyone who loves arts and crafts to share your skills with other members, come along and join us. If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact us by calling Denise at 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre.

St Kevin’s Parish

Blessing of the graves, Brockagh will take place on Sunday, June 16, after 11.30 a.m. Mass. Blessing of the graves, Glendalough will take place Friday, June 21, at 7 p.m.

Glendalough Market (carboot)

Our next event is on Sunday, May 12, Come shop indoor and outdoor with a variety of items for sale with plenty of bargains from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, aloe vera products, artwork, tools, household items etc. You might be a keen bargain hunter or enjoy browsing for affordable gifts. Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tea, coffee and food snacks are available.

The barrier will be locked from 6 p.m. Saturday evening till 8 a.m. Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Wed-Friday a.m. $3 to 2 p.m.) or email car bootbrockagh@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre-book their space or no entry on the day. brockaghresourcecentre.ie. The Glendalough Market (carboot) is once a month on the second Sunday (except Jan/Feb).

Brockagh Digital Hub

We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod available with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea or coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate is also an option. We also have a special student rate of €10-day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our connectedhubs.ie site. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either connectedhubs.ie or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. brockaghresourcecentre.ie.

Pilgrim Walks

Glendalough Hermitage Centre celebrating St Kevin’s Day June 1.

Following the tradition of pilgrimage, a series of walks has been organised to mark St Kevin’s Day on Saturday, June 1, in Glendalough. Participants will walk towards Glendalough following a choice of seven different routes which will merge along the way with other walkers from the same area.

Area A

Route one

Glenmalure

Leader: Carmel O’Toole

087 4165298.

Route two

Ballinabarney/Greenane

Leaders: Seán Dunne

086 8937650.

Jimmy Devitt

087 7832870.

Area B

Route three

Annamoe

Leader: Robbie Carter

085 8118198.

Route four

Glenmacnass

Leader: Ann Nolan

086 0851665.

Area C

Route five

Trooperstown

Leader: Andrew Doyle

086 8370088.

Route six

Clara Vale

Leader: Ann O’Brien

085 1102220.

Area D

Route seven

Wicklow Gap

Leader: Sr Breda Ahearn

087 2446601.

If you’re thinking of walking all you need to do is pick one of the routes and then contact the group leader who will give you the details on the route’s length, starting time, location, etc.

Each person will walk all or part of their chosen route finishing with a ‘gathering’ of walkers sharing refreshments at the Hermitage Centre near St Kevin’s Church, Laragh around 2pm.

RATHDRUM

Avondale GAA Club Avondale GAA Club Lotto Results

Lotto results Tuesday, April 30.

Numbers drawn were 15, 16, 17 and 22.

No jackpot winner

One match-three winner:

Trish Farrington c/o Claudia Byrne.

Thanks for all your continued support.

Next draw will take place on Tuesday, April 16, at 9 p.m. Jackpot is one thousand 100 euros.

The Avondale GAA club lotto can also be done on the clubforce app online by downloading the app on to you phone and it can be done up till 9 p.m. on the night of the draw Also the Avondale GAA club lotto can be done online by downloading the club force app on to your phone or laptop or ipad and you can do the lotto on it up till 9 p.m. on the night of the Avondale GAA club lotto draw.

Avondale GAA Club Junior Hurling Fixtures

RApril 2 10,2024 Avondale v Arklow Rocks Parnell (has to be refixed)

R6 8/05/2024 Avondale v Carnew

RMay 7 15,2024 St Pat’s Wicklow v Avondale.

RMay 8 22,2024 Avondale v Bye

RMay 9 29,2024 Avondale v Bray Emmets.

Match Report

Avondale 4-10 (22)

Arklow Rocks Parnells 2-18 (24)

Hard luck to our intermediate hurlers who lost to Arklow rocks parnells. A quick turn around after playing two days ago is a tough ask but they performed well but unfortunately lost by two points in the end.

Match Report

Well done to our junior hurlers who had a great win against Kilcoole, winning on a score line of 2-19 (25) to 4-09 (21) Special mention to Kevin Sheehan, who togged out to play his first hurling match in sixteen years.

Team Shane O’Reilly, Kevin Kinsella, Dermot Phelan, Killian Foley, Johnny Tobin, Keith Byrne, Cormac McGraynor, James Doyle, Niall Heffernan, Séamus McGraynor, Paul Gahan, Dylan Graham, Kevin Sheehan, Cathal Doyle, Alan Fox.

Subs: Mikey O’Toole. James Coffey.

Avondale Scores: James Doyle 1-01 (4) Dylan Graham

1-00 (one goal) Keith Byrne 0-02 (2) Niall Heffernan 0-12 (12) Cathal Doyle 0-03 (3) Paul Gahan 0-01 (1)

Match Report

Well done to the under-11s hurling team who had a great performance Such great talent being displayed week in week out from these boys.

Rathdrum Men’s Shed

Rathdrum Men’s Shed meet for social gatherings at the Parochial House on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10: 00 a, m, and 1 p.m. and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and midday. We are looking for new members, so if you are interested in joining us, please come along for a cup of tea and a friendly chat. For information, please call Tony at 087 1215413 or Johnny at 083 0637727.

MAD Drama School

Mad drama school Rathdrum end of year showcase Circus Extravaganza at Avondale GAA complex Rathdrum May 31 at 7.30 p.m. Entry is €10.

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje

Maura and Michael Heffernan from Greenande are organising a pilgrimage to Medjugorje from the 10th to October 17 next. The price of the pilgrimage is €785. If you would like more information contact Maura or Michael or Marian at 01 8788159 or marian.ie

Blessing Of the Graves Glenealy

he blessing of the graves in Glenealy will take place on Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m. Refreshments in the hall afterwards courtesy of Glenealy Tidy Towns committee.

Rathdrum Rugby Club

Rathdrum RFC Drive In Movie Rathdrum Rugby club present drive in movies Shrek at 2 p.m. Back to the Future at 5 p.m. Indiana Jones at 8 p.m. at Rathdrum rugby club A67XO45 Saturday, May 18, Admission is 30 euros per car Tickets available at tickettailor.

Rathdrum Parish News

Masses for the month of May in the Rathdrum parish May 5-Clara Vale Church at 9 a.m. May 12 – Greenane church at 10 a.m. May 19 – Clara Vale church at 9 a.m. May 26 – Greenane church at 10 a.m.

Rathdrum Historical Society.

The next in the series of talks will be held on Monday, May 13. The topic of the Assassination of Percival Lea Wilson and the Caravaggio painting. The society has also arranged a guided tour of Kilmacurragh Gardens for its members and friends of the society on June 6 at 2 p.m. Anyone interested should text Ger O’Byrne at 087 9087653 or any member of the Rathdrum Historical Society committee.

Rathdrum Memorial Pipe and Drum Band

The Rathdrum memorial pipe and drum and will hold their AGM on Tuesday, May 14, at the RDA hall commencing at 7 p.m. All interested persons are welcome to attend New membership very welcome.

A Night For Gerardine

A night of song, music and memories with performances by: The Ger Cooper memorial folk group and Rathdrum parish choir and Liam Kinsella and Three’s harmony and John and Denis Nolan and various other guests will take place on Sunday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in St Mary’s and St Michael’s parish church Rathdrum.

Tickets cost €10 and are available from Avondale sports Rathdrum or at the door on the night refreshments afterwards.

Condolences

Condolences to the Behan and the O’Gorman family and extended family on the sad passing of John Behan. May he rest in peace.

Birthday Wishes

Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Eileen Kennedy from Parnell Park Rathdrum Co Wicklow.

Your Notes

If any groups or organisations from the surrounding area wants notes in the Rathdrum notes can you please forward them to me via an email to sandyshaugh44@gmail.com or text or WhatsApp them to me on 0833575421 before 2 p.m. on a Sunday.