DAWSON-MCDONNELL ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCING. 

Classes will commence in Roundwood Parish Hall on Friday 23^rd May from 3.15 – 4.15.  Make new friends and build self confidence in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Come along and try a FREE session on the 23^rd.  For further information contact Joanne on 087 6474937

CLOTHES RECYCLING

An Tochar GAA is running a clothes recycling appeal and we are looking for any (clean) reusable Clothes, Shoes, Belts, Bags, Soft Toys.  Donations accepted at Áras an Tóchar every Monday & Thursday evening in May from 7 pm to 8 pm.  Donations can be made in any standard plastic bag/bin liner. Bags available on request.

COFFEE MORNING & GRAND FUNDRAISING SALE

The bell tower of Calary Church requires work to ensure that it remains in good condition and a Coffee Morning and Grand Fundraising Sale is being held at The Grainstore, Kilruddery House, Bray between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday, 27th May. The stalls include Home baked cakes and tray bakes, Books, Bric a Brac, Country Produce, CD’s, Jewellery & Accessories, Tool and knife sharpening and Plants (perennial, annual and vegetables). Entry to the Grand Sale is €5, which includes a free tea/coffee and homemade scone. All proceeds from the Sale will go to support the work on the bell tower.

ROUNDWOOD GOLF SOCIETY

Results from Roundwood Golf Society Outing to Woodenbridge on Sunday 11^th May. Winner D Power 41pts. Second B Keenan 38pts. Class 1: B Halion 34pts, D McMahon 32pts, S Carroll 29pts. Class 2: G Kenna 33pts, D Bury 32pts, J Staunton 32pts. Class 3 : Ml Kenna 38pts, S Bury 34pts, S Barry 30pts. Nines: W Kenna 17pts, S Sillery 20pts. Nearest Pin: M Gorman. Visitors J McHugh, D Graham, K Graham.53 golfers took part. Next Outing Coolattin Sat 21^st June.

MASS FOR STUDENTS PREPARING FOR EXAMS

A mass for all students sitting the Junior and Leaving Cert exams in our Parish and the surrounding areas will be held on the Bank Holiday Monday 2nd June at 11 am in RoundwoodChurch.  We invite all students, their families and friends to come along and celebrate this Mass together before sitting their exams. 

COMMUNITY GAMES 

Swimming:  Any child interested in swimming in the Co finals of Community Games should let the committee know as soon as possible. We are organizing lessons in Wicklow. The finals will be held in Arklow pool on Sat 21st June. Elizabeth Belton 0863636157

BRIC A BRAC

Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre Bric a Brac Sale – on Sunday June 1^st. Donations of household items are being accepted into the Parish Hall any morning. (No soft toys/clothes) Don’t Bin it… Donate it

HISTORICAL JOURNAL

This year, Roundwood Historical & Folklore Society will publish its 25th journal. We are looking for articles, however big or small, or suggestions for articles that might be included. Please contact Derek on 2818118 or derekneilson@eircom.net

45 CARD GAME

An Tochar GAA Club is holding a Progressive 45 Card Game in aid of the Local St. Vincent de Paul Society on Friday 30^th May, starting at 8 pm. 

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:- Top Score: Monica Brady; Top Gent: Anne Pierce; Second Gent: Anne Gaffney; Top Lady: Maureen Gaffney; Second Lady: Molly Byrne; First Half: Jimmy Molloy; Second Half: Margaret Kennedy; Lowest Score: Mary Pierce and Longest Sitting: May Kenna.  Raffle prizes were won by Lucy Molloy, Paddy O’Brien, Molly Byrne, Mary Cullen & Maura McHugh.  Next whist will take place on Wednesday 28^th May in the Parish Centre.

CLOTHES RECYCLING

An Tochar GAA is running a clothes recycling appeal and we are looking for any (clean) reusable Clothes, Shoes, Belts, Bags, Soft Toys.  Donations accepted at Áras an Tóchar every Monday & Thursday evening in May from 7 pm to 8 pm.  Donations can be made in any standard plastic bag/bin liner. Bags available on request

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market has re-opened in Roundwood Parish Hall on Sundays from 12noon – 5p.m every Sunday. Come for your home baking, jams, crafts, vegetables, plants, etc. New members always welcome.

ATHLETICS

Congratulations to all our athletes who competed so well in the CountyTrack and Field Championships which was held on Friday night (2nd) and Saturday 3rd May. Some of our athletes were weighed down with the haul of medals they individually won! But the loudest cheers erupted from the stadium with the victory of so many of the young Roundwood relay teams! Celine and Darrin provided a super big tent for our use on the day. Anita and Aileen with Michael’s help quickly coached the relay teams, and many of the parents were on hand to assist with different tasks. Thanks to all those who helped Terry officiate at the Long Jump. A lot of organization went into running these championships so hats off to Athletics Wicklow. Here are some results, more results next week, due to space restrictions. AWARDS SCHEME BOY’S U 8 Bronze- Conor Byrne & Brian Medlycott, U 9 Silver- Tom McKenna, Denis Leacy & Jack Daly, U 9 Bronze-Eanna Nolan & Eoin Medlycott, U 10 Silver- Cameron Brady, U 11 Gold Conor Fee & Luke McKenna. AWARDS SCHEME GIRL’S U 9 Gold- Orla Fee & Chantelle Heatley, U 9 Bronze- Rachel Leacy, U 10 Bronze, Tess Ryle & Aimee Byrne, U 11 Silver- Ella Lawless.TRACK EVENTS BOY’S U 11 500m Silver -Conor Fee, U 16 200m Bronze -Eamonn Power, U 14 800m Silver -Oisin Cullen, U 13 60m Hurdles Bronze-Sam Herman, U 16 100m Hurdles Gold- Eamonn Power Masters 100m-Micheal Heatley 

ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing takes place every Monday night at 7.30 in the Parish Centre, RoundwoodVillage. It is non denominational. Come along to a night of spiritual connection, relaxation and meditation. For more information contact Mary 087 9819420

HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENT

Roundwood & District Historical & Folklore Society’s next event will be a talk based on the recently published book “Education in Wicklow; From Parish Schools to National Schools” presented by the Author & Local Historian, Michael Seery on Mon 26th May at 8.30pm The Old School House, Roundwood. All welcome.

TABLE QUIZ

Roundwood AFC is hosting a table quiz on Friday 23rd may in the Coach House, Roundwood at 8.30pm. All support welcome. All proceeds will be used to carry out maintenance and repair works to our astro turf pitch. Table of 4 = €40.00. Any bookings or queries please contact Shane @ 087 4171521

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 7, 8, 9, and 21. There were eight match three winners, Pawel, Laura & Evelyn, J. Walsh, Orla Delamere, T & O Delamere, Paul Mullen, Stephen Broghan & Dan Cowman. Next week’s jackpot will be €7,100.

ROUNDWOOD AFC

Roundwood AFC would like to wish our under 10 and under 13 teams the very best of luck for their cup finals. All support would be greatly appreciated Under 10s play in the cup final on Saturday 24th may, Woodlands Greystones at 1.30pm. Under 13s play in their cup final Sunday 25th May, Woodlands, Greystones at 12pm.

PILATES

Anne Sexton Pilates – Class on Thursdays at 12 noon – Mobility and Posture for the Older Adult. Call in and have a chat with Anne and try it out! Also, Boxercise – new class on a Friday night at 8 pm. €10 for adult, €6 for students and unwaged.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this week by CDs and by Michael and Brian for the remainder of the month. Lessons before hand at 8.30 with session from 9pm until 11. Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun n lively banter.

45 CARD DRIVE

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

 

COFFEE MORNING & GRAND FUNDRAISING SALE

The bell tower of Calary Church requires work to ensure that it remains in good condition and a Coffee Morning and Grand Fundraising Sale is being held at the Grainstore, Kilruddery House, Bray between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday, 27th May. The stalls include Home baked cakes and tray bakes, Books, Bric a Brac, Country Produce, CD’s, Jewellery & Accessories, Tool and knife sharpening and Plants (perennial, annual and vegetables). Entry to the Grand Sale is €5, which includes a free tea/coffee and homemade scone. All proceeds from the Sale will go to support the work on the bell tower.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Wicklow Active Retirement has invited Roundwood Active Retirement to a light lunch and entertainment in The Pastoral Centre in Wicklow on Wednesday the 21^st May at 12pm. Roundwood are providing a free bus down. If you would like to travel down please let Betty 087 1239340 or Molly at 086 3291256 know ASAP.

MUSIC IN CALARY

The first concert of the 2014 series will take place at 8pm on Thursday 15 May when Sióga – Donna Gallagher (soprano), Rebecca Draisey-Collishaw (oboe) & Niamh Kinsella (keyboard) – will perform works by Beethoven, Bernstein, Liszt, Mozart, Schubert, Arnold Cooke and Michael Holohan. Tickets are €15 (€12 for concessions) and booking is essential. To book, please email derekneilson@eircom.net 

BRIC A BRAC

Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre Bric a Brac Sale – on Sunday June 1^st. Donations of household items are being accepted into the Parish Hall any morning. (no soft toys/clothes) Don’t Bin it… Donate it 

DJOUCE LADIES GOLF

Results for Ladies April Competitions: 18 Hole Stableford April 5th 1st: Bernadette Campion (34) 31pts, 9 Hole Stableford 1st Thelaire Barnwell (36) 8pts. April Monthly Medal 1st: Margaret Bolger ( 17) 70, Best Gross Catherine Halligan (22) 103. 9 Hole Stableford 1st Breege Clancy (36) 17pts. 18 Hole Stableford 22nd April 1st Deirdre Carroll (19) 34pts, 2nd Margaret Bolger (17) 33pts. 18 Hole Stableford 29th April 1st Margaret Bolger (17) 36pts, 2nd Niamha O’ Higgins (30) 36pts. 9 Hole Stableford 1st Valerie Reynolds (36) 14pts, 2nd Sally Kenny (31) 13pts. Friday evening 9 Hole social golf is now on and it is open to all. Tee off times are 5pm to 6pm. Friday May 9th was our first competition results Mens: 1st Simon Carroll (3) 15pts, Ladies :1st Margaret Bolger (9) 20pts. Come along and play any Friday evening it’s very social and everyone is very welcome. 

DANCE

Roundwood Dance – the Wicklow Man will play in Roundwood Parish Hall on Friday 16^th May 9.30 p.m. ‘til 12. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jiving etc. 

HISTORICAL JOURNAL

This year, Roundwood Historical & Folklore Society will publish its 25th journal. We are looking for articles, however big or small, or suggestions for articles that might be included. Please contact Derek on 2818118 or derekneilson@eircom.net

BRIDGE FUNDRAISER

The annual bridge fundraiser for the Parish Hall will be held on Monday 19^th May in the Parish Hall at 8pm. All welcome. 

WARMER HOME SCHEME

Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme provides free energy efficiency works for home owners on a low income living in Roundwood and in other areas in Co. Wicklow. It’s easy to apply and services include attic insulation, draught-proofing, lagging jackets, CFL bulbs, cavity wall insulation and energy saving advice. To qualify for the scheme you must own and live in your own home in the Bray or Co. Wicklow area and you must also be in receipt of one of the following, Fuel Allowance or Family Income Supplement or Job Seekers Allowance for more than six months and have a child aged under seven years. To find out more, please contact Warmer Homes team on 01 2866080 at Bray Partnership. 

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market has re-opened in Roundwood Parish Hall on Sundays from 12noon – 5p.m every Sunday. Come for your home baking, jams, crafts, vegetables, plants, etc. New members always welcome.

ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing takes place every Monday night at 7.30 in the Parish Centre, RoundwoodVillage. It is non denominational. Come along to a night of spiritual connection, relaxation and meditation. For more information contact Mary 087 9819420 

DJOUCE LADIES MINOR TEAM

Djouce Minor Team took on Powerscourt in Minor Cup Event played in Delgany Golf Club on Sun 27th April. Djouce was represented by Janet O Toole, Mary Lynch, Ann Clarke, Marian Molloy and Niamh O Higgins. Our Ladies played brilliant golf and done the Club proud. All ladies gave Powerscourt a run for their money, and were very unfortunate to lose 2:3 in the end. A very friendly but competitive match, but there always has to be a winner and a loser. A big thank you to all the caddies on the day ie. Margaret Schutte, Bernadette Campion, Deirdre Carroll, Catherine Walsh and Helene Duignan. Overall a great day, and the Powerscourt Ladies were a pleasure to play with. We wish them luck in the next round.  

TABLE QUIZ

Roundwood AFC is hosting a table quiz on Friday 23rd may in the Coach House, Roundwood at 8.30pm. All support welcome. All proceeds will be used to carry out maintenance and repair works to our astro turf pitch. Table of 4 = €40.00. Any bookings or queries please contact Shane @ 087 4171521

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 5, 11, 18 & 28. There were five match three winners, Paul Bailey, Paul W-H, Conor, Cian & Aoife, Aine Mulvey and Emma Wolohan. Next week’s jackpot will be €6,800.

BLESSING OF GRAVES

The blessing of the graves in Glendalough will take place on Friday 9^th May at 8pm and in Brockagh on Friday 16^th May at 8pm. There will be mass on both occasions in St. Kevins Church at 7pm.  

ROUNDWOOD AFC

Roundwood AFC would like to wish our under 10 and under 13 teams the very best of luck for their cup finals All support would be greatly appreciated Under 10s play in the cup final on Saturday 24th may, Woodlands Greystones at 1.30pmUnder 13s play in their cup final Sunday 25th may, Woodlands , Greystones at 12pm.  

PILATES

Anne Sexton Pilates – Class on Thursdays at 12 noon – Mobility and Posture for the Older Adult. Call in and have a chat with Anne and try it out! Also, Boxercise – new class on a Friday night at 8 pm. €10 for adult, €6 for students and unwaged.  

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this week by CDs and by Michael and Brian for the remainder of the month. Lessons before hand at 8.30 with session from 9pm until 11. Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun n lively banter. 

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje October 15th for one week. Cost €619.00. Price includes Aer Lingus flights, insurance , half Board accommodation in house opposite the Church and transfers to & from Medjugorje. For more information & booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067 

GETAWAYS

There will be trip to SuirValley railway line between Waterford and Dungaarven and Garden Bord Bia., The Arboretum which has lovely plants and shrubs which will take place on Saturday 5^th July at a cost of €65 per person. Tea, scones and evening meal and bus included in the price, leaving at 9a.m. All money to be paid to Susan at 0404 45276 before 1^st ~May. Leaving Roundwood parish centre at 8a.m A three night trip to Iceland going on 23^rdOctober. Total cost €599. Deposit of €200 to be paid before 1^stJuly. All enquiries to 0404 45276 

45 CARD DRIVE

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

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Results of final competition in the league saw Bridie Nolan and Gaye McGettigan take 1st place for North/South 2nd Monica Brady and Phil Power 3rd Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy, East/West victors were Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien, 2nd Marian Davis and Teresa Leahy 3rd Maura Gaskin and Margaret Byrne. Benefit Bridge Night being held for all bridge players including beginners on Monday 19th May starting at 8pm {not 7.45 as previously printed} in aid of Roundwood Community Hall in Community Hall Roundwood. Cost £10 including supper, raffle on night.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Friday 9th May saw Margaret Bolger and Noeleen Redmond recovering from their glitch the previous week and take 1st place again for North/South 2nd Jim McNamara and Maria Magee 3rd Kitty Heslin and Triona Woodroofe and 4th Kay Plunkett and Mary Murphy. 1st for East/west Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin 2nd Monica Brady and Marian Davis joint 3rd/4th Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien and newcomers Seamus and Magdalen Kennedy. End of season prize giving will be on Friday 16th May.

 

 

 

 

A new local initiative is being set up to help safeguard both the people and the property in the Roundwood Garda district. This is the Text Alert system. It is an updated form of the Community Alert system, using mobile phones to communicate the information. The Roundwood & District Text Alert Group is affiliated to the Roundwood & District Community Council, which is facilitating the initial setup. Text Alert Groups are up and running in West Wicklow and the Roundwood area will be the first rural group to be set up in East Wicklow. The Roundwood Garda area encompasses Roundwood, Anamoe and parts of Moneystown and Laragh.

Text alerts are a way in which the Gardai can quickly inform the community of suspicious activity, burglaries, thefts of machinery, farm animals, along with general warning and safety alerts. All text alerts will issue directly from An Garda Siochana. The Gardai also need the community’s help in reporting any information of suspicious persons, vehicles or activity. Then the Gardai will evaluate that information. They will use their database of vehicle information combined with their knowledge of what may be happening in the community. No matter how trivial the information may seem, it all adds to an overall picture and may help to prevent a theft or burglary in the community. The Gardai see this new service as a modern approach to crime reduction. Community Text Alert schemes are being supported by the Gardai, Muintir na Tire, along with community groups and community district councils

New Text Alert signs will initially be placed on primary roadways. As scheme funding increases, secondary route signage will be added. Positioning of signage will be agreed between the Alert Group, the Gardai and Wicklow Council in order to gain maximum impact.

Volunteers from the community are urgently needed to distribute sign up forms to all households in the area in the coming weeks. If you can offer even a few hours help with this initial work please come to the next meeting which is being held on Monday 12^th May at 7.30pm in the Old Schoolhouse, Roundwood.