Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

News

East Coast FM

Wicklow People (Online and and printed newspaper)

Irish Independent Wicklow News

Arklow News

Visit Wicklow

Visit Arklow

For the most up to date information, the Rathdrum & District Community Notice Board on Facebook is a good source.

News and events are posted on notice boards in Centra, Rathdrum Library and Altura Credit Union. Look out for posters in shops and on shop windows.

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Current Surveys & Consultations:

Ardview Creche, Rathdrum
Purpose of Survey is to provide feedback to in Creche Purchasers for the coming year.
Do you have children that will require childcare in the near future?

Wicklow Comhairle na nÓg: Public Transport Survey

Hidden Valley Resort
Newly themed 18-hole Outdoor Adventure Golf Course now officially open!

Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 XY56

Mob: 086 727 2872

Email: info@irelandholidaypark.com

Cartoon Inn Documentary

Do you have any stories about Rathdrum or The Cartoon Inn? Are you interested in being interviewed (audio-only) for a documentary? If you’d like to sit down for a chat, or if you know a neighbour who could talk for Ireland, please reach out to us! Send a message on Whatsapp or DM on Facebook.

Mob: 083 119 9231

WhatsApp: 083 119 9231

Upcoming Events

Wicklow Way Academy of Music & Arts - Mobile Music Lessons

Email: singwithbvc@aol.com

Thrive Injury Clinic

WhatsApp: 083 422 7922

Email: emmacaffreybyrne2017@gmail.com

Bellevue Creche & Playgroup - Summer Camp

Fair Green, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 K638

Tel: 0404 46118

Email: bellevue.creche.playgroup@gmail.com

Flare Musical Theatre - Summer Camp

Monday 6 July - Friday 10 July 2026 from 10am to 1pm

Avondale Community College, Union Lane, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 RR26

Mob: 089 272 0643

Email: flaremusicaltheatre@gmail.com

Ballinatone Summer Fete

Saturday 11 July 2026, 2pm - 4pm

Ballinatone Church, Ballinatone Lower, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 W407

Beyond the Trees Avondale - Paddy Casey

Saturday 11 July 2026

Avondale House & Forest Park, Avondale, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 P303

Tel: 0404 46111

Email: enquiry@beyondthetreesavondale.com

Arts & Crafts Weekends with Leebow at Beyond the Trees Avondale

July 11 & 12, July 18 & 19, August 8 & 9, August 15 & 16

Avondale House & Forest Park, Avondale, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 P303

Tel: 0404 46111

Email: enquiry@beyondthetreesavondale.com

Avondale GAA - Mini All-Ireland Football Tournament

Saturday 18 July 2026

Corballis Upper, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 R229

Email: secretary.avondale.wicklow@gaa.ie

Buy raffle tickets online:

St. Colman's Family Fun Day

Sunday 26 July 2026, 2pm

All money raised provides musical entertainment, outings and many social activities for all the Residents.

We also would welcome any new volunteers to help out on the day or join the Committee. For further information with volunteering or becoming part of the Committee please contact: Bill Porter in Avondale Sports or St. Colman's for further information.

Rathdrum Cancer Support Group - Caroline's Breast Care

Tuesday 28 July & 4 Septmber 2026, see website to book

Rathdrum Cancer Support Centre, 11 Gilbert's Row, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 RW26

Email: info@rathdrumcancersupport.com

ET Jivers - Jiving Summer Camp

Avondale GAA Club, Corballis Upper, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 R229

Mob: 083 122 9238

Rathdrum RFC - Sports Camp (Registration opens Monday 22 June)

Tuesday 4 August - Thursday 6 August 2026

Rathdrum Rugby Football Club, The Ivy Leaf Grounds, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 XO45

Mob: 086 883 9843

Email: rathdrumrugby@gmail.com

Clara Vale Summer Fair

Sunday 9 August 2026, 1:30pm

Ss. Patrick and Killian, Clara Vale, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 XW625

Clash 50th Bash

Friday 21 - Sunday 23 August 2026

Clash 50th Bash - Clash Dash 5K run

Friday 21 August 2026

Beyond the Trees Avondale - Brian Kennedy

Saturday 29 August 2026

Avondale House & Forest Park, Avondale, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 P303

Tel: 0404 46111

Email: enquiry@beyondthetreesavondale.com

Regular Events

Bingo

Fridays at 8:00pm

RDA Hall, Fairgreen, Rathdrum, A67 X668

Email: rathdrumdevelopmentassoc@gmail.com

Rathdrum Library Events

Click to find events at Rathdrum Library

Breastfeeding Support Group

Rathdrum Primary Care Centre, Balleese Lower, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 KX33

First & third Tuesday of each month, enquiries to Betty Tobin PHN

Tel: 0404 72050

Rathdrum Cancer Support Group - Cuppa'n'Chat Mornings

Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am to 12 noon

Rathdrum Cancer Support Centre, 11 Gilbert's Row, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 RW26

Email: info@rathdrumcancersupport.com

Annual & Seasonal Events

St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 March 2026, 12pm on the Main Street

Email: rathdrumpatricksdayparade@gmail.com

Rathdrum Market - Easter Market & Egg Hunt
Proceeds to Rathdrum Christmas Festival

Good Friday - Friday 3 April 2026

Market from 12pm to 4pm

Egg Hunt at 2pm, €4 per person or €10 for three

Parnell Memorial Park

Cruinniú na nÓg

Saturday 6 June 2026 at 10:30am

Rathdrum Library, Back Lane, Balleese Lower, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 DK29

Email: creativeireland@tcagsm.gov.ie

Rathdrum Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show

Sunday 7 June 2026, from 11:30am

Rathdrum Rugby Football Club, The Ivy Leaf Grounds, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 XO45

Email: wicklowvintageclubwvc@gmail.com

Ballinatone Summer Fete

Saturday 11 July 2026, 2pm - 4pm

Ballinatone Church, Ballinatone Lower, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 W407

Ballinacor Community Family Field Day

Saturday 19 July 2025, 2pm - 5pm

Email: ballinacorcommunityproject@gmail.com

Email: ballinacorcpevents@gmail.com

St. Colman's Family Fun Day

Sunday 26 July 2026, 2pm

Clara Vale Summer Fair

Sunday 9 August 2026, 1:30pm

Ss. Patrick and Killian, Clara Vale, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 XW625

Clash 50th Bash

Friday 21 - Sunday 23 August 2026

Rathdrum Rugby Club Family Fun Day

Saturday 23 August 2025, 2pm - 5pm

Email: rathdrumrugby@gmail.com

Culture Night

Friday 18 September 2026

Email: info@culturenight.ie

Vintage Harvest Fete Day

Sunday 5 October 2025 at 12pm

Woolmington's Farm, A67 XV10

The Parnell Society - Parnell Ivy Day Symposium

4 - 5 October 2025 at Avondale and Glasnevin

Annual Ivy Day Commemoration of Charles Stewart Parnell who died 6 October 1891

October (Date not confirmed for 2025 as yet). Parnell Memorial Park.

Email: rathdrumdevelopmentassoc@gmail.com

Ballinacor Community Project Candlelight Walk

Sunday 9 November 2025 at 5:30pm

Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 P303

Email: ballinacorcommunityproject@gmail.com

Email: ballinacorcpevents@gmail.com

Rathdrum Market - Christmas Extravaganza

Sunday 16 November 2025, 12pm - 4pm

Avondale GAA Club, Corballis Upper, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 R229

Rathdrum Parish Christmas Market

23 November 2025, 1pm - 4pm, RDA Hall

Tel: 0404 43390

Email: rathdrumparish@gmail.com

Rathdrum Christmas Festival

Last weekend in November

Email: rathdrumchristmaslights@gmail.com

Donate

Monster Goose Club

Sunday 7 December 2025 at 2pm

Kirikee Hall, Kirikee, Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow, A67 W586

Rathdrum RFC v The Hound Dogs Charity Rugby Match

St. Stephen's Day - Friday 26 December 2025 at 1pm

Rathdrum Rugby Football Club, The Ivy Leaf Grounds, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 XO45

Email: rathdrumrugby@gmail.com

Pop Up Shop

Nearly new and new clothes, shoes, book, toys and lots more. Watch out on the Rathdrum & District Community Notice Board on Facebook for future dates.

Hidden Valley Resort
(St. Patrick's Weekend, Easter Break, Halloween Monster Mash, Christmas Island)

Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 XY56

Tel: +353 86 7272 872

Email: info@irelandholidaypark.com

Beyond the Trees Avondale
(Easter Family Fun, Spooktacular Halloween Week, Winter Night Lights, Wicklow On Ice, Summer Plays, Music in the Viewing Tower, Kids Character Visits, Outdoor Yoga Events)

Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 P303

Tel: 0404 46111

Email: enquiry@beyondthetreesavondale.com

Clissmann Horse Caravans
(Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Pumpkin Patch, Santa Winter Wonderland)

Cronybyrne, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 YP82

Tel: 0404 46920

Email: info@clissmannhorsecaravans.com