Around the Districts: Laragh-Glendalough and Rathdrum

The Lap of the Gap Marathon and Glen to Glen Half-marathon welcomed participants from across Ireland and other countries. The event featured beautiful weather, strong spirits, and refreshments at the Brockagh Resource Centre. The race, created in 2016, is a road event designed to deliver trail-run benefits through scenic views and a challenging, memorable course in the Wicklow Mountains National Park, supporting Glendalough AC. A Pilgrim Walk series marks St. Kevin’s Day on Saturday June 6th, 2026, offering seven route choices that merge along the way. Walkers coordinate with group leaders for route details and finish around 2pm with a shared refreshments gathering at Brockagh Resource Centre. Avondale GAA runs an inclusive program for children focused on fun and social inclusion. Laragh and Glendalough Tidy Towns provided funds to Cluain Ban Residents Association for ongoing gardening and maintenance work.

"The Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon / Glen to Glen Half-marathon was created in 2016 and is a road race with all the benefits of a trail run: beautiful scenery and the opportunity to run against a challenging and memorable course. All in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park in aid of local club Glendalough AC."

"Following the tradition of pilgrimage, a series of walks has been organised to mark St. Kevin's Day on Saturday June 6th, 2026. Participants will walk towards Glendalough following a choice of 7 different routes which will merge along the way with other walkers from the same area."

"Pick one of the routes and then contact the group leader who will confirm the details on the route's length, starting time, location or by joining en route for shorter options. Each person will walk all or part of their chosen route finishing with a 'gathering' of walkers sharing refreshments at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh A98 D3H1 around 2pm."

"Inclusive GAA group for children from senior infants to 6th class. Focus on fun, participation and social inclusion, not competition. For interest please contact our coaches: Darragh [phone], Martina [phone]."

Read at Irish Independent