Around the Districts: Laragh-Glendalough and Rathdrum

Lap of the Gap welcomed participants from across Ireland and other countries, with good weather and a positive atmosphere. Organisers and volunteers provided refreshments at the Brockagh Resource Centre. The Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon and Glen to Glen Half-marathon began in 2016 as a road race designed to offer trail-run benefits, including beautiful scenery and a challenging, memorable course. The event takes place in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and supports local club Glendalough AC. A Pilgrim Walk will mark St. Kevin’s Day on Saturday June 6th, 2026, offering seven route choices that merge along the way. Walkers will finish around 2pm at the Brockagh Resource Centre with shared refreshments. Avondale GAA runs an inclusive programme for children focused on fun, participation, and social inclusion. Laragh and Glendalough Tidy Towns provided funds to support residents’ gardening and maintenance work.

"Well done to all the participants in last Saturday's Lap of the Gap. All the organisers and volunteers did such a fantastic job! So many people from all over Ireland and other countries compete in this event. The weather was beautiful, everyone was in great spirits and delighted to be treated with refreshments in the Brockagh Resource Centre."

"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. For route options/contact to a group leader please go to www.glendaloughhermitage.ie."

Read at Irish Independent