About Laragh
Laragh is a small, scenic village in County Wicklow, positioned where the Glenmacnass and Glendalough valleys meet, close to Glendalough and within Wicklow Mountains National Park. It has a rural, outdoors-focused character, with a compact village centre serving residents, visitors and people travelling through the mountains. Day-to-day life is peaceful and community-minded, although the area becomes busier at weekends and during the tourist season. Local education is centred on Laragh National School, with secondary and wider services generally accessed in nearby Wicklow towns. The village is connected by road to Ashford, Rathdrum, Roundwood and Wicklow, while Dublin commuting is possible by car and through bus and rail connections farther east. Residents have access to village pubs, cafés and restaurants, alongside shops and visitor services, with larger supermarkets and more extensive retail in Rathdrum, Wicklow and nearby towns. Walking, hiking, cycling and heritage attractions are major advantages, with Glendalough’s monastic site, lakes and trails and the Wicklow Mountain National Park offices close by.
Property Market in Laragh
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What’s in Laragh
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Laragh and surrounding Wicklow mountain communities.
Nearby rural primary school serving families around Annamoe and the upper Avonmore valley.
Established secondary school option reachable by road for families in wider east Wicklow.
Mixed secondary school in Wicklow town, serving students from across the county.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key mountain road linking Laragh with Roundwood and routes towards Dublin.
Short local route connecting the village directly with Glendalough’s visitor and heritage area.
Long-distance walking trail passing through the area towards Glenmalure and southern Wicklow.
Regional bus service linking Glendalough and Laragh with Wicklow and Arklow.
Irish Rail station providing Dublin Connolly and Rosslare services, reached by road from Laragh.
Amenities
National park information point near Laragh, with guidance on trails, access and conservation.
Gateway to Glendalough’s monastic city, lakes, walks and visitor facilities.
Historic hotel beside the monastic site, with accommodation, dining and visitor services.
Popular Laragh restaurant and pub known for hearty food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Traditional village pub offering food, drinks and a base for walkers and visitors.
Convenient local shop supplying everyday groceries and essentials in the village centre.
Beautiful lake and walking destination with trails, woodland scenery and mountain views.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and community activities for the area.
Long-established local hotel supporting tourism, dining and events beside Glendalough.
Well-known local hospitality business serving residents, walkers and visiting tourists.
Community-focused pub and food business in the heart of Laragh village.
Local guiding services introducing visitors to Glendalough’s landscape, history and walking routes.
Properties For Sale near Laragh
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