Monthly Archives: August 2015

Roundwood news ~ 25th of August

PHOTO EXHIBITION

The Roundwood and District Community Council with the support of Wicklow Co Council’s Tourism Diaspora fund held a re-union at Roundwood Old School on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Such was the success of the event they were requested to open the doors of the photographic exhibition one more time. So if you missed the official event earlier this month please make note of the following; the exhibition will be open from 7 to 9pm on Saturday 29th of August and again on Sunday the 30th from 12 noon to 2pm. All welcome.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

There will be a Christmas party night with Red Hurley show on Tuesday 8th December at the Ballsbridge Hotel which will include a four course Christmas dinner and show at a cost of €59 per person.  Please contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm if interested.  All monies must be paid before 15th October

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Back to Bridge time is almost here.  Bridge resumes in Roundwood on Monday 7th September at 7.45pm in Roundwood Community Hall.   Bridge lessons for Beginners to start a week or two later.  Interested parties please contact Triona on 087 7630968.   002 Bridge Club resumes play on Friday 11th September at 9.45am.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Play resumes in above club on Friday 11th September at 9.45am, no partner required, visitors and new members always welcome.  To get in some practice before then why not come along to East Glendalough School on Tuesday the 1st September where a former club member Sandra Dunne is running a fundraiser in aid of Mellon Educate.  Play starts at 7.30 sharp, no partner needed  entry £10 and a raffle will be held on the night.   Bridge lessons for beginners middle or late September on a Monday night,  for further information on these or  any of the above please contact Triona on 0877630968.

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Parish Hall Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday September 13th for Information and Booking please contact us by emailtheroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Bernie on 087-3932730 or Ben 087-9627527 Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 22 tables indoor. Open to stall holders from 10 a.m open to the public from 12 noon to 5 pm.. Tables can only be held until 11.30 a.m

BRIC – A – BRAC

We are looking for any donations of Bric – A – Brac for our stall at the Car Boot Sales  Donations of any unwanted household items would be gratefully received.  All donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish Hall.  No clothes or soft toys and electrical items only if boxed and in working order. Don’t Bin it – Donate it.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

The Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board are currently advertising funding support towards classes in the local community. Some previous courses organised by the Roundwood & District Community Council with their support included beginners digital camera, flower arranging and cookery. If you are interested in taking part in such classes or others such as basket making, painting, etc. please call 086 8055040 or email info@roundwood.ie

 HERITAGE WEEK 2015

As part of Heritage Week, Roundwood and District Historical Society will visit Kilmacurragh Arboretum on Saturday the 29th of August 2015 for a guided tour . Kilmacurragh is now in the care of the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin and is home to many interesting trees , shrubs and plants and well worth visiting.We will depart from the Parish Hall, Roundwood at 1.30 p.m Saturday 29th August and look forward to seeing you then.

CALARY CHURCH DURING HERITAGE WEEK

There will be free guided tours of Calary Church and graveyard explaining the start of the parish and its continuing life in the community during Heritage Week. The church will be open between 2pm and 6pm on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th August and we look forward to welcoming you.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 20 & 30  There were three match three winners, Stephen Magee, Cody Hughes & Dave Byrne Next weeks jackpot will be €14,000

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:- Top Score: Molly Byrne; Top Gent: Paddy Halligan; Top Lady: Patricia Byrne; Second Gent: Jimmy Molloy; Second Lady: May Kenna; First Half: Nan Wolohan; Second Half: Maura McHugh; Lowest Score: Richie Cullen & Longest Sitting: Lucy Molloy.  Raffle prizes were won by Richie Cullen, Martin Byrne, Jimmy Molloy, Nan Wolohan & Patricia Byrne.  The next whist will be on Wednesday the 2nd September in the Parish Centre.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues in the Parish Hall, Roundwood.  Times 12 noon to 5pm.  We will have home baking, jams, vegetables, crafts, plants and much more.  New members always welcome

ANNAMOE CENTRE

If you wish to get the basic lessons on how to play tennis come along on Saturday mornings to The New Tennis Court at Annamoe from 11 to 1 oclock and join in the fun.

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

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.

Roundwood Notes ~ 17th of August

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NEW FOOTPATH

After many years of campaigning it is great to see the construction by Wicklow Co Council of the new footpath from Synnott’s Corner to Water’s Bridge. The path will provide safer access from the village to the walks at the Vartry Reservoir. Thanks to our local Councillor Shay Cullen and the Roundwood & District Community Council for making this happen.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

There will be a Christmas party night with Red Hurley show on Tuesday 8th December at the Ballsbridge Hotel which will include a four course Christmas dinner and show at a cost of €59 per person.  Please contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm if interested.  All monies must be paid before 15th October.

PARISH DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday August 21st with dancing to Tony Davitt from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Back to Bridge time is almost here.  Bridge resumes in Roundwood on Monday 7th September at 7.45pm in Roundwood Community Hall.   Bridge lessons for Beginners to start a week or two later.  Interested parties please contact Triona on 087 7630968.   002 Bridge Club resumes play on Friday 11th September at 9.45am.

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Parish Hall Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday September 13th for Information and Booking please contact us by email theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Bernie on 087-3932730 or Ben 087-9627527 Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 22 tables indoor. Open to stall holders from 10 a.m open to the public from 12 noon to 5 pm Tables can only be held until 11.30 a.m

BRIC – A – BRAC

We are looking for any donations of Bric – A – Brac for our stall at the Car Boot Sales  Donations of any unwanted household items would be gratefully received.  All donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish Hall.  No clothes or soft toys and electrical items only if boxed and in working order. Don’t Bin it – Donate it

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

The Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board are currently advertising funding support towards classes in the local community. Some previous courses organised by the Roundwood & District Community Council with their support included beginners digital camera, flower arranging and cookery. If you are interested in taking part in such classes or others such as basket making, painting, etc. please call 086 8055040 or email info@roundwood.ie

PHOTO EXHIBITION

The Roundwood Old school Reunion took place on the August Bank holiday weekend to great reviews. Due to the many requests the photography exhibition will be on display from 7pm to 9pm on Saturday 29th and from 12 noon to 2pm on Sunday 30th of August. All welcome

CALARY CHURCH DURING HERITAGE WEEK

There will be free guided tours of Calary Church and graveyard explaining the start of the parish and its continuing life in the community during Heritage Week. The church will be open between 2pm and 6pm on Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd, Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th August and we look forward to welcoming you.

MUSIC IN CALARY

The next event in the Music in Calary series will take place at 8pm on Friday 21 August when John Purser, composer, poet and foremost historian of Scottish music will introduce many of his own compositions. A frequent contributor to Radio Scotland on classical music, this promises to be a wonderful and intriguing evening. Tickets are €15 and €12 for concessions and can be booked by emailing derekneilson@eircom.net  or phoning John at (01) 2818146.  Music in Calary is supported by Wicklow County Council and FBD Insurance

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 14 & 22  There were six match three winners, A Doherty, T Reddington, J. Byrne, N McGillycuddy, R. Mcauley & P. Byrne.  Next weeks jackpot will be €13,700

WHIST

The next whist will be on Wednesday the 19th August in the Parish Centre.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues in the Parish Hall, Roundwood.  Times 12 noon to 5pm.  We will have home baking, jams, vegetables, crafts, plants and much more.  New members always welcome

TENNIS AT THE ANNAMOE CENTRE

If you wish to get the basic lessons on how to play tennis come along on Saturday mornings to The New Tennis Court at Annamoe from 11 to 1 oclock and join in the fun.

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

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.

 

Roundwood notes ~ 10th of August

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Photograph courtesy of Arthur Hall

PHOTO EXHIBITION

The Roundwood Old school Reunion took place on the August Bank holiday weekend to great reviews. Due to the many requests the photography exhibition will be on display from 7pm to 9pm on Saturday 29th and from 12 noon to 2pm on Sunday 30th of August. All welcome

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

There will be a Christmas party night with Red Hurley show on Tuesday 8th December at the Ballsbridge Hotel which will include a four course Christmas dinner and show at a cost of €59 per person.  Please contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm if interested.  All monies must be paid before 15th October.

ELLIE BRADY MEMORIAL DANCE

The Ellie Brady memorial set  dance night is in Aras An Tochar sports hall on Friday next 14th August starting at 9pm with the Brian Boru Ceili band. Supper served during the night and bar upstairs. All are welcome

PARISH DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday August 21st with dancing to Tony Davitt from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

BRIC – A – BRAC

We are looking for any donations of Bric – A – Brac for our stall at the Car Boot Sales  Donations of any unwanted household items would be gratefully received.  All donations can be left in the kitchen of the Parish Hall.  No clothes or soft toys and electrical items only if boxed and in working order. Don’t Bin it – Donate it.

HOLY WELL WALK

Join us on a walk to the newly rediscovered Lady’s Well on Carrick Mountain.  This well had its pattern day on 15th August but the tradition ended in 1798.  The wlk to the well is to visit it on the original pattern day. Holy wells had many old traditions and people used the wells as a gathering place for music, dancing and fun with one day a year being a pattern day.   If you have a song to sing or a poem to read that would be appreciated.  We meet at Moneystown church on 15th August at 11a.m as the well is hard to find.  It takes approximately 30 minutes to walk to the well.  Wear comfortable walking shoes.  The well is at the side of the Coillte roadway.  There will be a short talk at the well on the history and traditions of Holy Wells and how Lady’s Well was rediscovered in 2013.

PARISH DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday August 21st  dancing to Tony Davitt from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

The Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board are currently advertising funding support towards classes in the local community. Some previous courses organised by the Roundwood & District Community Council with their support included beginners digital camera, flower arranging and cookery. If you are interested in taking part in such classes or others such as basket making, painting, etc. please call 086 8055040 or email info@roundwood.ie

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The centre’s August dance will take place on Friday 14 August

OUR LADY’S ISLAND

A pilgrimage to Our Ladys Island will take place on Saturday 15th August leaving Roundwood Parish Hall at 10a.m.  Tea and scones on the way and dinner in the evening.  Total cost €60 per person.  For further information please contact Susan on 0404 45276 after 8pm.

MUSIC IN CALARY

The next event in the Music in Calary series will take place at 8pm on Friday 21 August when John Purser,composer, poet and foremost historian of Scottish music will introduce many of his own compositions. A frequent contributor to Radio Scotland on classical music, this promises to be a wonderful and intriguing evening. Tickets are €15 and €12 for concessions and can be booked by emailing derekneilson@eircom.net or phoning John at (01) 2818146.  Music in Calary is supported by Wicklow County Council and FBD Insurance

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 5, 13, 14 & 20  There were three match three winners, Mary Walsh, Bridget Lowe & M.A.M.  Next weeks jackpot will be €13,400

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:- Top Score: Molly Byrne; Top Gent; Martin Byrne; Top Lady: Patricia Byrne; Second Gent: Annie Gaffney; Second Lady: Monica Brady; First Half: Kay Plunkett; Second Half: Mary Pierce; Lowest Score: Kitty Kenndy & Longest Sitting: Pat Fisher.  Raffle prizes were won by Pat Fisher, Ann Gaffney, Martin Byrne, Molly Byrne & May Kenna.  The next whist will be on Wednesday the 19th August in the Parish Centre.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues in the Parish Hall, Roundwood.  Times 12 noon to 5pm.  We will have home baking, jams, vegetables, crafts, plants and much more.  New members always welcome

ANNAMOE CENTRE

If you wish to get the basic lessons on how to play tennis come along on Saturday mornings to the new tennis Court at the Annamoe Centre from 11 to 1 o’clock and join in the fun.

NO SET DANCING

There will be no dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge on Thursday 13th August as our big set dance night is on in Aras an Tochar on Friday night. However there is a set dance session in Hollywood with Syl and Liz if you wish to travel over the gap

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

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.