BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2014

Roundwood Variety Group is holding “The Big Fat Table Quiz of the Year 2014” upstairs in An Tochar G.A.A. complex on Monday 29^th December starting at 8pm.  It will be a table quiz with a difference with all the questions based on events of 2014.  There will be games and spot prizes on the night followed by music and craic.  A great night’s fun, not to be missed. See www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com  website for details.

TEXT ALERT SCHEME IN OPERATION

Roundwood and District Community Text Alert is now up and running and already 3 texts have been sent to the over 300 local people who have joined the scheme alerting them to potential criminal activity. The official launch of the scheme and signage will take place shortly. People living in the area can still join the scheme by contacting Derek at 086 8319457 or Gwyn at 087 9040470.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market would like to wish all their customers a very happy Christmas and would like to thank them for all their support during the year.  The Market will re-open on Sunday 29th March, 2015.

LOOKING FOR SPONSORS

Roundwood Variety Group is looking for any business or person who would like to become a sponsor for their upcoming musical “Honk The Ugly Duckling”. This year the tickets for the show will be booked on line and then printed off. There is space for two to three sponsors on the ticket which will circulate through 1,000 to 1,200 people. For this sponsorship you will also get a full page advertisement in our programme. Contact me, Mary Margaret on 086 8287858 if you are interested in getting involved or email info@roundwoodvariety.com. before 28^th December.

VARIETY MUSICAL VOUCHERS

Roundwood Variety Group is delighted to announce that they will be selling vouchers for their upcoming musical The Ugly Duckling which will take place from Thursday 29^th January to Sunday 1^st February.  Vouchers can be bought for Christmas presents and then exchanged for tickets when they go on sale in early January.  To purchase your voucher please ring 086 8287858.

BIATHLON

Our annual biathlon will take place on Saturday 27th December at 2pm with refreshments and music afterwards in Kavanaghs. A great event for all ages and all levels of fitness that will help blow away the cobwebs of the Christmas.  5 mile cycle/2mile run in aid of Cancer & Leukaemia Research. For more information please contact Ellen at 0868343286, Louise 0862525860 or Noel at 012818249

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

Our new year’s dance takes place on Fri 9^th January with music by John Flood.

ROUNDWOOD CALENDAR

The Roundwood Calendar 2015 is on sale in local shops and pubs. The calendar features fantastic scenery of the area and also shots of local events, people and activities. It will make a great gift for friends and family both home and away

SHRINES OF FRANCE

A trip to the shrines of France will take place from 11^th to 18^th April, 2015 for seven nights, visiting Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris and Lisieux.  The total cost is €799 per person sharing.  Details are in the church porch.  Deposit of €200 should be paid as soon as possible and the balance of the oney before 1^st February, 2015.  For more details please contact Susan O’Neill a t 0404 45276 after 8pm.

CAROL SINGING

Carol Singing for Temple Street Children’s Hospital on Christmas Morning before the 10 am Moneystown and 11.30 am RoundwoodMass.  Please come along early and feel free to join in!  As always your generous support for this worthy cause will be very much appreciated.

CHARITY SOCCER MATCH

Under 30s v Over 30s Soccer match in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation will take place on the Enniskerry astro pitch, on Tuesday 30th December at 1.30pm.  Presentation at 5pm sharp in Kavanaghs Pub, Roundwood. Music and entertainment by Little Apples at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome, come along and have some fun! Under 30s coach – Shane Langrell   Over 30s coach – Luke Ferguson.  Come along and support this great cause!  Thank to our main sponsor J.J Jewellers, Wicklow town.

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje September 30th 2015 for a week Cost €689.00 which includes flights Insurance Half Board Accommodation in house beside Church and transfers to and from Medjugorje.. Offers for early booking €150.00 off if paid in full by Dec10th  €100.00 off if paid by Feb 2nd €50.00 off if deposit paid by Feb 2nd. For more information/ booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

COMMUNITY GAMES

Another year of Community Games is about to begin. We have a small hard working committee in Roundwood   We are appealing for extra help in order to enter the full  range of events that the Community Games offer. We are looking for people who are interested in chess, draughts, singing, dancing, art and handwriting. If sport is your thing then you will find something to suit you with Community Games. Some of the games offered are soccer,  basketball, badminton, hurling, football and athletics and many more individual and team sports.If anybody in the Moneystown Laragh Roundwood area  feel they can give a hand we would love to hear from them. Community Games caters for children from six to sixteen. Please contact any of the committee,  Aileen Leacy, Ann Marah, Terry Kavanagh, Theresa Cowman and Elizabeth Belton.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with live music for the rest of this month and October with Michael and Brian. Session from 9pm until 11pm. Visitors to the area and beginners are always welcome. If you would like a quick lesson on the steps before the session begins just give Sheila a call on 087 2121522

ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing takes place every Monday night at 7.30 in the Parish Centre, Roundwood Village. It is non-denominational. Come along, to a night of Meditation, Relaxation and Spiritual connection, . For more information contact Mary 087 9819420

WHIST

Next whist is on Wednesday 10^th January, 2015.

SECOND HAND BOOKS FOR SALE

Second Hand Books now on sale in the Parish Hall. All proceeds go towards the Parish Hall Fund. Huge variety available. We will gratefully accept all donations of books to help our cause.

ROUNDWOOD PARISH HALL

The new purpose built Parish Hall in Roundwood is now available for all social events, meetings, parties, christenings, workshops, training courses. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us on 087-9627527 , 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

45 CARD DRIVE

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

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

I would like to take this opportunity once again to wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and healthy 2015.  Thank you to all who have contributed to the notes throughout 2014 and to Margaret Bolger for standing in for me when I was away.  Thank you, Mary Margaret

 

 

BIATHLON

Our annual biathlon will take place on Saturday 27th December at 2pm with refreshments and music afterwards in Kavanagh’s Pub. A great event for all ages and all levels of fitness that will help blow away the cobwebs of the Christmas.  5 mile cycle/2 mile run in aid of Cancer & Leukaemia Research. For more information please contact Ellen at 0868343286, Louise 0862525860 or Noel at 012818249

ROUNDWOOD CALENDAR

The Roundwood Calendar 2015 is on sale in local shops and pubs. The calendar features fantastic scenery of the area and also shots of local events, people and activities. It will make a great Christmas present for friends and family both home and away.

CHARITY SOCCER MATCH

Under 30s v Over 30s Soccer match in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation will take place on the Enniskerry astro pitch, on Tuesday 30th December at 1.30pm.  Presentation at 5pm sharp in Kavanaghs Pub, Roundwood  Music and entertainment by Little Apples at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome, come along and have some fun ! Under 30s coach – Shane Langrell   Over 30s coach – Luke Ferguson.  Come along and support this great cause!  Thank to our main sponsor J.J. Jewellers , Wicklow town.

BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2014

Roundwood Variety Group is holding “The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2014” upstairs in An Tochar G.A.A. complex on Monday 29^th December starting at 8pm.  It will be a quiz with a difference with all the questions based on events of 2014.  There will be games and spot prizes on the night followed by music and craic.  A great nights fun, not to be missed. See www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com website for details.

LOOKING FOR SPONSORS

Roundwood Variety Group is looking for any business or person who would like to become a sponsor for their upcoming musical “Honk The Ugly Duckling”. This year the tickets for the show will be booked on-line and then printed off. There is space for two to three sponsors on the ticket which will circulate through 1,000 to 1,200 people. For this sponsorship you will also get a full-page advertisement in our programme. Contact me, Mary Margaret on 086 8287858 if you are interested in getting involved or email info@roundwoodvariety.com.

VARIETY MUSICAL VOUCHERS

Roundwood Variety Group are delighted to announce that they are selling vouchers for their upcoming musical The Ugly Duckling which will take place from Thursday 29^th January to Sunday 1^st February.  Vouchers can be bought for Christmas presents and then exchanged for tickets when they go on sale in early January.  To purchase your voucher please ring 086 8287858.

PARISH HALL DANCE

Come and join The Wicklow Man on Friday the 19th of December at 9pm in Roundwood Parish Hall.  In aid of the local Active Retirement Group, refreshments and raffle on the night please come along and show your support

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw last week.  The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 29 & 30.  There were two match three winners, Maura & Orla & Rian Butler  Next weeks jackpot will be, €5,300

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Catherine McGillycuddy and Monica Brady were the victors for North/South on Monday 8th December Phil Power and Nancy O’Brien were 2nd, 3rd Judy and Tiernan Hall 4th Margaret Byrne and Kay Plunkett.   1st for East/West were Rachel Judd and Molly Byrne, 2nd Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien, 3rd Brid Clancy and Catherine Halligan and 4th Gertie Fee and Bridie Nolan

002 BRIDGE CLUB

In the final competition of 2014 Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien finished the season as they began  by taking 1st place for East/West  2nd Gertie Fee and Jane Cronin, 3rd Molly and Margaret Byrne.  1st place for North/South Rowena Brady and Maria Magee, 2nd June Digby and Monica Brady and 3rd Molly and Margaret Byrne.  The top 3 places in the seasons league went to Margaret Bolger, Paddy O Brien and Ger Lenihan respectively.  Congratulations  and well played to everyone who took part .    Happy Christmas to all members and look forward to seeing you all again on 9th January 2015 when we start ( if it is  anything like this last one) a very enjoyable new season of Bridge.  Triona and Gaye

SET DANCE CLASS 

Set dancing classes continue on Wednesday nights in The Mill Room, Kilcoole .  Classes for all levels.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 12^th December from 9.30 to 12. Teas and mince pies, door prizes, refreshments also available. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive etc. Our new year’s dance takes place on Fri 9^th ,January with music by John Flood.

SHRINES OF FRANCE

A trip to the shrines of France will take place from 11^th to 18^th April, 2015 for seven nights, visiting Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris and Lisieux.  The total cost is €799 per person sharing.  Details are in the church porch.  Deposit of €200 should be paid as soon as possible and the balance of the money before 1^st February, 2015.  For more details please contact Susan O’Neill a t 0404 45276 after 8pm.

CAROL SINGING

Carol Singing for Temple Street Children’s Hospital on Christmas Morning before the 10 am Moneystown and 11.30 am RoundwoodMass.  Please come along early and feel free to join in!  As always your generous support for this worthy cause will be very much appreciated.

CALARY CAROL SERVICE

The annual Candlelight Carol Service will be held in Calary Church at 8pm on Friday 19^th December followed by tea and mince pies in the Church Room. We look forward to welcoming all of our friends and neighbours. If you are unable to make it then everyone at Calary would like to wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and we appreciate the support that you have given our events in the past year.

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje September 30th 2015 for a week Cost €689.00 which includes flights Insurance Half Board Accommodation in house beside Church and transfers to and from Medjugorje.. Offers for early booking  €150.00 off if paid in full by Dec 10th  €100.00 off if paid by Feb 2nd €50.00 off if deposit paid by Feb 2nd. For more information/ booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

COMMUNITY GAMES

Another year of Community Games is about to begin. We have a small hard-working committee in Roundwood   We are appealing for extra help in order to enter the full range of events that the Community Games offer. We are looking for people who are interested in chess, draughts, singing, dancing, art and handwriting. If sport is your thing then you will find something to suit you with Community Games. Some of the games offered are soccer, basketball, badminton, hurling, football and athletics and many more individual and team sports. If anybody in the Moneystown Laragh Roundwood area feels they can give a hand we would love to hear from them. Community Games caters for children from six to sixteen. Please contact any of the committee, Aileen Leacy, Ann Marah, Terry Kavanagh, Theresa Cowman and Elizabeth Belton.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with live music for the rest of this month and October with Michael and Brian. Session from 9pm until 11pm. Visitors to the area and beginners are always welcome. If you would like a quick lesson on the steps before the session begins just give Sheila a call on 087 2121522.

ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing takes place every Monday night at 7.30 in the Parish Centre, Roundwood Village. It is non-denominational. Come along, to a night of Meditation, Relaxation and Spiritual connection. For more information contact Mary 087 9819420

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Nan Wolohan; Top Gent: Ann Pierce; Top Lady: Mary Cullen; Second Gent: Tiny Shortt; Second Lady: Mary Murphy; First Half: Margaret Kennedy; Second Half: Molly Byrne; Longest Sitting: May Kenna & Lowest Score: Kitty Kennedy  Raffle prizes were won by Maura McHugh, Kitty Kennedy, Martin Byrne, Patricia Byrne & Jimmy Molloy.

SECOND HAND BOOKS FOR SALE

Second Hand Books now on sale in the Parish Hall. All proceeds go towards the Parish Hall Fund. Huge variety available. We will gratefully accept all donations of books to help our cause

ROUNDWOOD PARISH HALL

The new purpose-built Parish Hall in Roundwood is now available for all social events, meetings, parties, christenings, workshops, training courses. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us on 087-9627527 , 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

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

45 CARD DRIVE

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

LOTTO WINNER

Congratulations to Eugene Shortt who scooped last week’s lotto jackpot of €15,500.  The numbers drawn were 10, 13, 14 &17.  There were three match three winners, Maureen Cullen, Terry Jnr & Mary Margaret Molloy.  Next week’s jackpot will be €5,000.

SALE OF WORK RAFFLE RESULTS

A big thank you to everyone who helped with the Sale of Work last Sunday and all those who supported it…  The results of the big draw raffle are as follows:- 1^st €1,000 The O’Gorman family Shramore; 2^nd €300 Peggy Kearney; 3^rd €100 Pilates voucher Aibhilin Crangle; €50 Terry’s Meat Voucher Lisa Nexer; €50 Centra voucher Sean O’Reilly; €50 Sugarmountain Voucher Ellen Cunningham; €50 Roundwood Chemist Mary Coleman; €50 Roundwood Vet voucher Tommy Robinson; €50 Justine’s Crangle family, Avoca; €50 Mountain Breeze voucher: Marian Devitt; €30 Keeleys voucher: Tadgh Gilmore; €30 Byrne & Woods Voucher Caroline, Shramore; €25 Grange Kitchen voucher: Lisa Kavanagh; Turkey Rachel Lacey.  Flower Stall winners were Anne Marah & John  Clancy.  Moneystown Hamper was won by Martha Doyle.  Name of the Teddy was won by Tess Ryle; Number of sweets was won by Jenny Brady.  Weight of the cake was won by Mary Cullen Main Street, Turkey was won by Helena McHugh, cake by Nora Power and €50 meat voucher was won by Ann Kennedy.

FLOWER ARRANGING

A Christmas themed flower arranging class for children will take place on Saturday 13th of December in Roundwood Old School. There are a limited of places available. Places will be allocated in a first come first served basis. For further information please call 086 8055040 or email info@roundwood.ie. This course is organised by the Roundwood and District Community Council

SALE OF WORK 5 CARD GAME RESULTS

The Sale of Work Progressive 45 Card Game Results is as follows:-1st Seamus Cullen & Johnny Power; Shared 2nd & 3rd Tom McHugh & Liam Brady, Tobias Power & Richie Cullen Shared 4th Catherine Doyle & Anthony Mulligan, Tom Jackson & John Nolan, Brian Morgan & Pat O’Toole, Pat Fisher & Monica Brady.  Last Game Mick Haughton & Kevin McDermott

VARIETY MUSICAL VOUCHERS

Roundwood Variety Group is delighted to announce that they will be selling vouchers for their upcoming musical The Ugly Duckling which will take place from Thursday 29^th January to Sunday 1^st February.  Vouchers can be bought for Christmas presents and then exchanged for tickets when they go on sale in early January.  To purchase your voucher please ring 086 8287858.

STORY TELLING NIGHT

There will be a story telling variety night in Annamoe Centre on this Friday the 12th Dec at 8 0clock.  All are welcome.

PARISH HALL DANCE

Come and join The Wicklow Man on Friday the 19th of December at 9pm in Roundwood Parish Hall.  In aid of the local Active Retirement Group, refreshments and raffle on the night please come along and show your support

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Christmas Lunch will take place on Friday 12^th December in The Roundwood Inn at 1.30pm

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Taking 1st place for North/South on Monday 1st December were Brid Clancy and Bridie Nolan 2nd Nancy O Brien and Monica Brady 3rd Kay Plunkett and Clare Sally, 4th Mary Pierce and Maura Gaskin.  1st for East/West Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien, 2nd Pamela and Margaret Byrne, 3rd Catherine Mcgillycuddy and Catherine Halligan, 4th Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd.  Members please note presentation for prizes will be Monday 15th December.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Monica Brady, June Digby, Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger shared 1st/2nd place for North/South on Friday 5th December, 3rd Kitty Heslin and Triona Woodroofe, 4th Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy. East/West victors were Gertie Fee and Jane Cronin, 2nd Paddy O Brien and Ger Lenihan, 3rd Marian Davis and Liz Belton and 4th Molly and Margaret Byrne.  Prize giving will be on Friday 12th December.

SET DANCE CLASS 

Set dancing classes continue on Wednesday nights in The Mill Room, Kilcoole.  Classes for all levels.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 12^th December from 9.30 to 12. Teas and mince pies, door prizes, refreshments also available. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive etc. Our new year’s dance takes place on Fri 9^th, January with music by The Wicklow Man.

SHRINES OF FRANCE

A trip to the shrines of France will take place from 11^th to 18^th April, 2015 for seven nights, visiting Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris and Lisieux.  The total cost is €799 per person sharing.  Details are in the church porch.  Deposit of €200 should be paid as soon as possible and the balance of the money before 1^st February, 2015.  For more details please contact Susan O’Neill a t 0404 45276 after 8pm.

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje September 30th 2015 for a week Cost €689.00 which includes flights Insurance Half Board Accommodation in house beside Church and transfers to and from Medjugorje.. Offers for early booking €150.00 off if paid in full by Dec10th €100.00 off if paid by Feb 2nd €50.00 off if deposit paid by Feb 2nd. For more information/ booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with live music for the rest of this month and October with Michael and Brian. Session from 9pm until 11pm. Visitors to the area and beginners are always welcome. If you would like a quick lesson on the steps before the session begins just give Sheila a call on 087 2121522.

ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing takes place every Monday night at 7.30 in the Parish Centre, Roundwood Village. It is non-denominational. Come along, to a night of Meditation, Relaxation and Spiritual connection. For more information contact Mary 087 9819420

WHIST

Next whist will be on Wednesday 10^th December In Roundwood Parish Hall and Centre.

SECOND HAND BOOKS FOR SALE

Second Hand Books now on sale in the Parish Hall. All proceeds go towards the Parish Hall Fund. Huge variety available. We will gratefully accept all donations of books to help our cause

ROUNDWOOD PARISH HALL

The new purpose-built Parish Hall in Roundwood is now available for all social events, meetings, parties, christenings, workshops, training courses.These great facilities are now available.

For more information contact us on 0879627527 , 0873932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues 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.

45 CARD DRIVE

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