Glens of Lead

Fáilte…Welcome… to our community archive for County Wicklow

Explore the rich mining heritage of the three valleys, where for centuries men toiled above and below ground to extract the mineral resources deep in the mountains. Walk in the footsteps of the miners and learn about the lives of these men and the hardships they endured. Discover unique articles, photographs, documents, oral histories and personal stories. We would be delighted if you shared your information, stories and photographs so we can people the landscapes of these three valleys. Find out more about us or get in touch.