Glendalough Is Officially Awesome

Glendalough by Jessica Farrell Brick Artist. Pic: Michael Donnelly.

atest press release from Wicklow County Council, issued on Wednesday, June 29th 2022…

One of Wicklow’s most beautiful and iconic heritage sites – Glendalough – has been recreated out of 44,388 LEGO bricks!

Over the last two months, the model has been displayed at Glendalough Visitor Centre and Wicklow, Blessington and Arklow libraries.

The bould Jessica

Thanks to support from the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council, professional brick artist Jessica Farrell (Channel 4 TV LEGO MASTERS) has been commissioned to run a day long children’s workshop at each venue, with an event scheduled for the Arklow Maritime Museum on Saturday 1st October from 11am to 4pm.

Meet Jessica Farrell and let her show you all the amazing details that teach the story of 12th Century Irish monastic life. While you’re there, explore the theme and enjoy some fun LEGO® brick activities in a special, day-long workshop for children aged 7-13.

⚫ Speed Challenge
How fast can you build a medieval Irish structure?

⚫ Wall-To-Wall LEGO
Help build Ireland’s longest LEGO® stone wall!

⚫ Brick Art
Build a mini-mosaic with your own Celtic design

⚫ Free Build Area
A special DUPLO play pit will be provided for children aged 6 and under

No booking needed, just drop in. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The stunning diorama will remain on display at in the exhibition room of the Museum until Saturday October 8th after which time it will travel to the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin, on 12th November as part of activities for National Science Week.

For further info, contact Deirdre Burns, Heritage officer on dburns@wicklowcoco.ie or the Arklow Maritime & Heritage Museum here.