About Laragh
Laragh is a small village in County Wicklow, set in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains where the Glenmacnass and Glendasan valleys meet, close to Glendalough and surrounded by upland scenery. It has a rural, close-knit character, with homes ranging from village properties to scattered houses and countryside residences. Daily life is peaceful and outdoors-oriented, with the Wicklow Mountain National Park on the doorstep and extensive opportunities for walking, hiking, cycling and sightseeing around Glendalough. Local education is centred on the village primary school, while secondary pupils generally travel to schools in nearby towns such as Rathdrum or Wicklow. The village has a small but useful selection of cafés, pubs and places to eat, with additional shopping and services available in Rathdrum, Roundwood and Wicklow town. Bus Éireann services connect Laragh with Dublin, Wicklow and surrounding villages, although many residents rely on cars for commuting, school runs and larger shopping trips. The area is particularly attractive to people seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of Dublin, while accepting that services, public transport frequency and employment options are more limited than in larger settlements.
Property Market in Laragh
Based on 6 properties for sale in Laragh
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Laragh
Schools
Local primary school serving children in Laragh and the surrounding mountain communities.
Small rural primary school serving families in the wider Glenmalure and Wicklow uplands.
Established secondary school option within travelling distance for older pupils from rural Wicklow.
Mixed secondary school providing education and extracurricular activities in nearby Rathdrum.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Laragh with Wicklow town, Ashford, Rathdrum and surrounding communities.
Mainline station providing Dublin and southbound train services, reached by road from Laragh.
Scenic regional road linking Laragh with Roundwood and the western Wicklow mountains.
Local route connecting Laragh directly with Glendalough and its historic monastic landscape.
Major Dublin–Wexford corridor accessed via Ashford or Wicklow town for longer commutes.
Amenities
National Park information point near Glendalough, with guidance on walks, wildlife and conservation.
Gateway to the valley’s monastic site, walking trails, exhibitions and visitor facilities.
Popular Laragh restaurant and bar known for hearty food and mountain-area hospitality.
Traditional local pub offering drinks, food and a welcoming base for visitors and residents.
Scenic outdoor routes through woodland, lakeshore and historic landscapes around Glendalough.
Convenient village shop for everyday groceries, refreshments and basic household essentials.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local annual festival celebrating the village, its community and surrounding mountain landscape.
Gaelic games club serving players and families from Laragh and neighbouring communities.
Volunteer mountain rescue service based in Wicklow and closely associated with the local uplands.
Historic visitor accommodation and hospitality business beside Glendalough’s monastic and natural attractions.
Wicklow drinks producer creating spirits and visitor experiences in the wider Glendalough area.
Properties For Sale near Laragh
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