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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.

Meetup

Current Surveys & Consultations:

Rathdrum Traffic Part 8 - proposed plan for new one-way system in Rathdrum. Submissions and observations should be made before 12 noon Friday 16th January 2026     

National Primary School Survey - closes on Tuesday December 16th     

Beyond the Trees - Tree Top Night Lights

Friday 14 November 2025 – Monday 2 February 2026

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

  Tel: 0404 46111

  Email: enquiry@beyondthetreesavondale.com

Wicklow on Ice

Friday 14 November 2025 – Sunday 11 January 2026

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

  Email: bookings@wicklowonice.ie

Christmas Island - The Santa Experience

Saturday 22 November - Monday 22 December 2025

Hidden Valley Resort, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 CX62

  Mob: 086 727 2872

  Email: info@christmasisland.ie

Rathdrum Cancer Support Group - Information Talk on Women's Health

Wednesday 26 November 2025, 10am

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

  Email: info@rathdrumcancersupport.com

Rathdrum Christmas Festival - Family Christmas Movie

Friday 28 November at 6:30pm

Upstairs in Casey's Centra, Main Street, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 CH58

€5 per child, incl. treat bag, adults free. Children welcome to bring a blanket and get cosy.

  Email: rathdrumchristmaslights@gmail.com

Rathdrum Rugby Club - Festive Craft Evening

Friday 28 Novemver 2025 from 7pm

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

  Email: rathdrumrugby@gmail.com

Wicklow Way Academy of Music & Arts

Saturday 29 November 2025, 12pm - 3pm

Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 D3H1

  Mob: 087 1739080

  Email: hello@ellavoice.com

Rathdrum Christmas Lights - Festive Afternoon

Saturday 29 November 2025, Parnell Memorial Park

2pm - Christmas Market

  Email: rathdrumchristmaslights@gmail.com

Rathdrum Christmas Lights - Festive Afternoon

Saturday 29 November 2025, Parnell Memorial Park

3 pm - Family Fun, including Carol Singing, Music and Performers

  Email: rathdrumchristmaslights@gmail.com

Rathdrum Christmas Lights - Festive Afternoon

Saturday 29 November 2025, Parnell Memorial Park

4:30pm - Santa’s arrival and switch on of the Christmas Lights

  Email: rathdrumchristmaslights@gmail.com

Rathdrum Christmas Lights - Festive Afternoon

Saturday 29 November 2025, Parnell Memorial Park

5:30pm - Fireworks

  Email: rathdrumchristmaslights@gmail.com

Rathdrum Christmas Lights - Santa Dash

Sunday 30 November 2025 at 9am

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

  Email: rathdrumchristmaslights@gmail.com

Rathdrum Christmas Lights - Sensory Santa Visit

Sunday 30 November 2025 from 2pm, RDA Hall

Places must be booked in advance as each child will be given an individual time. Please message on Facebook or email to reserve a spot.

  Email: rathdrumchristmaslights@gmail.com

Ballinacor Boxing Club Kirikee

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

  Mob: 085 249 0643

Rathdrum Historical Society - The Relationship Between Parnell And Michael Davitt

A talk on "The relationship between Parnell and Michael Davitt" presented by Carla King, a recognised authority on Michael Davitt and a well-known historian. Admission €5 per person. All welcome.

Monday 1 December 2025 at 8pm

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

Rathdrum Cancer Support Group - Christmas Crafts Sale

Wednesday 3 December & Friday 5 December 2025, 9am to 12 noon

The Old Library, 11 Gilbert's Row, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 RW26

  Email: info@rathdrumcancersupport.com

Glenmalure Youth Club - Turn on Christmas Lights

Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 6:15pm

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

Santa's Winter Wonderland

Saturday 6 December - Tuesday 23 December 2025

Cronybyrne, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 YP82

  Tel: 0404 46920

  Email: info@clissmannhorsecaravans.com

Rathdrum Rugby Club - Trail Run/Walk

Sunday 7 December 2025

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

  Mob: 085 144 52092

  Email: rathdrumrugby@gmail.com

Monster Goose Club

Sunday 7 December 2025 at 2pm

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

Clara LGFA - AGM

Monday 8 December at 7pm

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

  Email: secretary.avondale.wicklow@gaa.ie

6th Wicklow Rathdrum Scouts - Quiz Night

Thursday 11 December 2025 at 8:30pm

The Parnell, 19 Main Street, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 XC53

  Email: 6thwicklowrathdrum.scouts@gmail.com

Medical Hall - Tierney's Pharmacy - Customer Appreciation Day

Friday 12 December 2025 from 11am - 3pm

31 Main St, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 DH02

  Tel: 0404 46157

  Email: tierneyspharmacy@gmail.com

Wicklow Hospice 100 Team

Saturday 21 February 2026

  Mob: 087 292 8660

  Email: avondalesportsrathdrum@gmail.com

Bingo

Fridays at 8:00pm

RDA Hall, Fairgreen, Rathdrum, A67 X668

  Email: rathdrumdevelopmentassoc@gmail.com

Rathdrum Library Storytime

Held on various Saturdays for 3-5 year olds and 6-8 year olds. Check at the library or on Facebook on the Rathdrum & District Community Notice Board for dates and times.  

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

  Tel: 0404 43232

  Email: rathdrumlib@wicklowcoco.ie

Volunteer

The majority of sports clubs, activities, community and festival groups are run by volunteers. They are always looking for new people to help out. If you have an interest, please don’t hesitate to contact a group, every little helps.

(You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone)

St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 March, 12pm on the Main Street

  Email: rathdrumpatricksdayparade@gmail.com

Rathdrum Market - Easter Market

Good Friday

Cruinniú na nÓg

7 June 2025

  Email: creativeireland@tcagsm.gov.ie

Rathdrum Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show

8 June 2025

  Email: wicklowvintageclubwvc@gmail.com

Rathdrum Parish Summer Fete

14 June 2025

  Tel: 0404 43390

  Email: rathdrumparish@gmail.com

Clash Fest

28 & 29 June 2025

Ballinatone Summer Fete

12 July 2025

Ballinacor Community Family Field Day

19 July 2025

  Email: ballinacorcommunityproject@gmail.com

  Email: ballinacorcpevents@gmail.com

St. Colman's Family Fun Day

27 July 2025

Clara Vale Summer Fair

10 August 2025

Rathdrum Rugby Club Family Fun Day

23 August 2025

  Email: rathdrumrugby@gmail.com

Culture Night

19 September 2025

  Email: info@culturenight.ie

Vintage Harvest Fete Day

Sunday 5 October 2025

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

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

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

  Email: rathdrumrugby@gmail.com

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, Smurf Village)

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

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.

The Green Man Market

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