Monthly Archives: December 2013

Roundwood Notes – 23rd of December 2013

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

Moneystown dance the Wicklow man will play in Moneystown CC on Friday 10th January from 9.30pm until 12 midnight. Teas refreshments door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing.  Moneystown Community Centre would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and New Year.

PERSONAL ALARMS

The Roundwood and District Community Council are registered to administer the senior alert scheme which provides grants to elderly people towards the provision of personal alarms. The personal alarm offers reassurance to allow independent living, safe in the knowledge that you can quickly be in contact with a family member or neighbour in the event of an emergency. It provides security and peace of mind. If you would like more information, please contact Betty on 01 2818703 or Monica on 086 8055040.The Community Council wish to thank the people of Roundwood for their support during 2013 and wish everyone a very happy Christmas and the best of luck in 2014.

DOG TRAINING CLASSES

Slaney Pet Behaviour are commencing dog training classes for puppies and young dogs in Roundwood on Saturday 4th of January. The cost is €48 for 4 sessions. If you would like further information please call 087 762 6269

 PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

There will be a pilgrimage to medjugorje on 15th October, 2014 at a cost of €619.  Early booking offers of €150 discount if paid in full by 12th December, €100 discount if paid in full by 3rd February, 2014.  For further information please contact Mary King at 087 2185067

ROUNDWOOD DANCE 

On December 20th with music is by the Wicklow Man in The Parish Centre, Roundwood in aid of the Roundwood Active Retirement.

ROUNDWOOD AFC  

Astro pitch available to rent €35 per hour Contact 086 3841027

45 CARD DRIVE

45 Card game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.45pm.Teas served. All are welcome.

 HAPPY CHRISTMAS 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the readers of the Roundwood Notes a very happy Christmas and most importantly a healthy 2014.  Thanks to all those who contributed throughout the year and to Margaret for stepping in for me when I was away and once again to everyone for their support to me in the past year.  May 2014 be a peaceful year full of good health for everyone, Mary Margaret     

 

Roundwood Notes ~ December 16th

SET DANCERS

Roundwood set dancers Christmas party will be held in Kavanaghs lounge this Thursday 19th December starting at 8.30 with music by Michael & Brian. Admission is €10 to include supper. Would love to see you there. Set dancing resumes on Thursday 9th January after the break with the O’Kane family playing for the month of January. Thanks to all our supporters over the past year & wishing you all a happy & peaceful Christmas

 CALARY CAROL SERVICE

The Carol Service in Calary will take place at 7pm on Sunday 22 December. Everyone is invited and the service will be followed by tea and mince pies in the Church Room. 

 SPANISH & ITALIAN LESSONS

Start speaking your new language naturally with real conversations.  For more information contact Marina at 085 7831842

 2014 CALENDAR

The Roundwood 2014 Calendar is now for sale at Justine’s, The Roundwood Inn, The Sunday Market in the Parish Hall

ACTIVE RETIREMENT CHRISTMAS OUTING

The Roundwood Active Retirement Group is heading off to the June Rogers Show in the Moran’s Red Cow on December 29th. If you wish to put your name down please contact Betty 01 2818703 or Molly 0404 454407.

 ROUNDWOOD DANCE

On December 20th with music is by the Wicklow Man in The Parish Centre, Roundwood in aid of the Roundwood Active Retirement.

 WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist in aid of the Senior Citizens is as follows:- Top Score: Biddy O’Connor; Top Gent: Martin Byrne; Second Gent: Monica Brady; Top Lady: Ann Wolohan; Second Lady: Molly Byrne; First Half: Mary Murphy; Second Half : Kitty Kennedy & Mary Cullen (shared); Lowest Score: Mary Pierce & Longest Sitting: Patricia Byrne.  Raffle prizes were won by Ann Gaffney, Kitty Kennedy, Mary Jo O’Malley, May Kenna & Monica Brady.

 LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 8, 18, 25 & 30. There were two match three winners, Jirlie Carthy & Bob Heatley  Next weeks jackpot will be €16,100.

ROUNDWOOD AFC

Astro pitch available to rent €35 per hour Contact 086 3841027

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

There will be a pilgrimage to Medjugorje on 15th October, 2014 at a cost of €619.  Early booking offers of €150 discount if paid in full by 12th December, €100 discount if paid in full by 3rd February, 2014.  For further information please contact Mary King at 087 2185067

45 CARD DRIVE

45 Card game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.45pm.Teas served. All are welcome.

Roundwood Notes ~ 9th of December

ROUNDWOOD 2014 CALENDAR

The last few Roundwood 2014 Calendar are now available for sale at Justine’s, the Roundwood Inn, the Sunday Market in the Parish Hall and in Avonmore Credit Union. It costs just €3.30 to send the calendar to anywhere in the world so why not surprise family and friends this Christmas!

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

There will be a pilgrimage to Medjugorje on 15th October, 2014 at a cost of €619.  Early booking offers of €150 discount if paid in full by 12th December, €100 discount if paid in full by 3rd February, 2014.  For further information please contact Mary King at 087 2185067

CALARY CAROL SERVICE

The Carol Service in Calary will take place at 7pm on Sunday 22 December. Everyone is invited and the service will be followed by tea and mince pies in the Church Room.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY DINNER

The Roundwood Historical Society’s dinner will take place on Friday Dec 13 at 7.30pm in the Roundwood Inn. Bookings and further information from 01-2818146 or 087-7868671

WHIST

Next whist is on tonight Wednesday 11th December.

SPANISH & ITALIAN LESSONS

Start speaking your new language naturally with real conversations.  For more information contact Marina at 085 7831842

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow man will play in Moneystown community centre on Friday December 13th from 9.30 till 12.  Teas served refreshments available, door prizes and mince pies. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, etc.

LUNCH CLUB

The next Roundwood Active Retirement lunch will take place in Byrne and Woods at 1:30pm on Friday the 13th of December.

LADIES GOLF

Djouce Ladies held their end of season lunch recently in The Grange Kitchen. The incoming lady captain for 2014 will be local woman Deirdre Carroll and the club wishes Deirdre every success in her role as club captain. Deirdre announced her vice captain for the new season will be another well known local lady Valerie Brennan. The end of year prizes were awarded, Match Play Winner 18 holes Marian Molloy. Match Play Winner 9 holes Breda Murdock. Medals Final Winner Ann Clarke. The Eileen O Connor Trophy Winner Ann Clarke. Golfer of the year 9 holes Rita Blennerhassett. Golfer of the year 18 holes Margaret Bolger. Thanks to the McGillycuddy family for keeping the course in such great condition all season. It was a fantastic year for golf and any ladies thinking of taking up the game would be more than welcome at the club

FOOD COLLECTION

Cross Care will hold a collection of non-perishable food in both Roundwood and Moneystown churches next week.  Donations can be left in the church porch before or after mass or in the parish centre during the week, Monday to Friday before 12 noon.  The following non-perishable items are urgently needed pasta, rice, fruit juice, tea, coffee, soup, sugar, powdered milk, tinned meat/fish, tinned fruit/veg, packaged desserts, biscuits and hygiene produces (e.g. nappies, toilet rolls, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shower gels shampoo etc).  Thank you all for your generous support last weekend – even one item from each household each week will make a huge difference to families in need.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT CHRISTMAS OUTING

The Roundwood Active Retirement Group is heading off to the June Rogers Show in the Moran’s Red Cow on either December 28th or 29th. If you wish to put your name down please contact Betty 01 2818703 or Molly 0404 454407.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

On December 20th with music is by the Wicklow Man in The Parish Centre, Roundwood in aid of the Roundwood Active Retirement.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last weeks lotto. The numbers drawn were 6, 15, 24 & 25. There was one match three winner, Fiona Fanning  Next weeks jackpot will be €15,800.

ROUNDWOOD AFC

Astro pitch available to rent €35 per hour Contact 086 3841027

45 CARD DRIVE

45 Card game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.45pm. Teas served. All are welcome.