ROUNDWOOD & TOMRILAND  ~ PURE MILE WINNERS

The Roundwood & Moneystown area featured well in the prizes at the Pure Mile 2015 Awards in the Brook Lodge Hotel recently. The Roundwood Pure Mile was awarded the Best Natural History Pure Mile Award at the ceremony while the Tomriland Pure Mile received the highly commended Litter Free Award. A huge amount of work took place in both areas as evidenced by the photographs on show on the night.  Well done and thank you to all involved – a credit to our community.

ROUNDWOOD CALENDAR

It’s that time of year again when the call goes out for photographs for the Roundwood 2016 calendar. The calendar has been a great success for the last two years and with your help the 2016 version will be just as great. Please email photos that you would like to see grace the walls of Roundwood and beyond to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040 to arrange collection.

KILMACANOGUE  HISTORY  SOCIETY AUTUMN PROGRAMME 2015

October 6^th, Living in Synge Country with Nicholas Grene, November 3^rd, Glendalough Churches with Chris Corlett and December 1^st,Georgian Dublin in Maps with Rob Goodbody in the Glenview  Hotel, Glen of the Downs at 8.30pm (first Tuesday of month)

Entry €3 (members €2) – all welcome. Website:         kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The next Roundwood & District Community Council meeting takes place on Monday the 12th of October at 8pm in Roundwood Old School. All welcome

COFFEE DAY

In aid of the Lee Timmons Leukaemia Benefit fund. Friday the 9th October in Roundwood Parish Hall from 9.30 onwards. All Donations gratefully received. If you can’t make it on the day and would like to contribute, donations can be left in with Mary Cullen (087 – 6857833), Catherine Wheatly (087 6507644) or into the Parish Office. Raffle on the day also. Join us and support this worthy cause.

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Parish Hall Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday October 11th  for Information and Booking please contact us by email theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by phoning us on 087-9627527 (Ben) or  0876308072 (Bernie). Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 22 spaces for the indoor tables. 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

PROGRESSIVE 45

Roundwood Parish Hall Annual Progressive 45  on Sunday October 18^th at 8.00 p.m. in  the Parish Hall.  Raffle Prizes on the night and Refreshments served

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday October 16th with dancing to John Flood from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 4, 11, 27, 30  There were two match three winners, F.M.I.S  & Aisling Murphy. Next week’s jackpot will be €15,500

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Roundwood Humpty Dumpty Playgroup resumes Wednesday 9th Sept in the Parish Hall from 10 til 11.30am. Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat, and relax a little while your wee ones enjoy playing.  €2 for Cuidiu members or €3.50 for non-members. All Welcome

WHIST

Next whist will be on tonight, Wednesday 30^th September.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

There will be a Christmas party night with Red Hurley show on Tuesday 8^th 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 15^th October

GAA HANDBALL 4 KIDS

Handball training for primary school children will resume on Wednesday 7th October 2015 in Annamoe community centre at 6.15pm for children aged 7-9 and at 7pm for children aged 10-12. There is a purpose built 40×20 handball court in the facility and a new glass backwall was recently installed. For further information call in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelon on 087 9040535. Adult handball training takes place on Monday night at 8pm.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Winners for North/South on Monday 21st September were Bridie Nolan and Phil Power, 2nd Nancy O Brien and Gertie Fee, and 3rd Pamela Byrne and Gaye McGettigan.  1st for East/West were Brid Clancy and Catherine McGillycuddy, 2nd Catherine Halligan and Paddy O Brien and 3rdMarie Kavanagh and Triona Woodroofe

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Results for Friday 25th September were 1st North/South Kay Plunkett and Maria Magee, 2nd Seamus Kennedy and Jim McNamara and 3rd Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy.  East/West victors were Margaret Bolger and Noeleen Redmond, 2nd Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin and 3rd Liz Belton and Phil Kenna

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

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

BINGO

Bingo starts up again on October 18th 2015 at 3:00 pm in Roundwood Parish Hall.

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 16^th October in Woods & Byrnes, Roundwood at 1.30.

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.

 

COFFEE DAY

Coffee Day in aid of the Lee Timmons Leukaemia Benefit fund. Friday 9th October in Roundwood Parish Hall from 9.30 onwards.  All Donations gratefully received.  If you can’t make it on the day and would like to contribute, donations can be left in with Mary Cullen (087 – 6857833), Catherine Wheatly (087 6507644) or into the Parish Office.  Raffle on the day also.  Join us and support this worthy cause.

 KILMACANOGUE  HISTORY  SOCIETY

Autumn   Programme   2015.October 6^th, Living in Synge Country with Nicholas Grene, November 3^rd, Glendalough Churches with Chris Corlett & December 1^st,Georgian Dublin in Maps with Rob Goodbody in the Glenview  Hotel, Glen of the Downs at 8.30PM (first Tuesday of month)   Entry €3 (members €2) – all welcome

Website:         kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com

SPEZET EXCHANGE

A meeting to discuss organising an trip to Spezet in Brittany as part of the Roundwood – Spezet Twinning Exchange will take place on Tuesday 29^th of September at 8:30pm in the Old School. It will be 30 years in 2016 since the original twinning exchange started between the two areas. The folk in Spezet are eager for a group from Roundwood to travel over to celebrate this milestone. All welcome

WONDERLAND THEATRE COMPANY

Theatre company, Wonderland Productions are running an after-school club in Roundwood Parish Hall on Fridays from 3- 4.30pm. The 13 week term will start on Friday September 25th and run until December 18th.  The club is for 7-12 year olds and the children work with Wonderland professionals over the term to create, design and perform their own play. We guide children through the process of creating a story, building characters, performance skills and theatrical elements such as lighting, costume, props and set. We don’t use scripts and the children don’t have to learn lines, instead we work on character building techniques, group work, improvisation and spontaneity.  The cost is €14 per 90 minute class. Places are kept to 15 max to ensure quality tuition.  Please contact Cliona on 087-4673858 or email cliona@wonderlandtheatre.com to register your child. Please see our Facebook page http://secure-web.cisco.com/19HfH7ouHjFqLhkNY_qwngDqszoGJaekCf66yLegIyzytvgNRb0woSBvGJXi-7W2R16RHj3DeoSopUxmJ54GeTn6vVXscJieEDEdhuYo_w3LWmNmK9n9i56RLyqhysixZsZIeHkGp2fx5Ar6EetDEhZUVi_PV5YgGrIxtSxbBKQg/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwonderlandproductionsltd for photos of previous clubs and camps.

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Parish Hall Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday October 11th  for Information and Booking please contact us by email theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by phoning us on 087-9627527 (Ben) or  0876308072 (Bernie). Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 22 spaces for the indoor tables. 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

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday October 16th with dancing to John Flood from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

ROUNDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

There will be a Lecture On Daniel O Connell, The Liberator on Monday  the 28th of September at 8.30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, Roundwood, Professor Patrick Geoghean , who  is the leading authority on ,Daniel O Connell will give a lecture on O Connell, The Liberator

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 1, 20, 22 & 29. There was one match three winner, Lei. Next week’s jackpot will be €15,200

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Roundwood Humpty Dumpty Playgroup resumes Wednesday 9th Sept in the Parish Hall from 10 til 11.30am. Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat, and relax a little while your wee ones enjoy playing.  €2 for Cuidiu members or €3.50 for non-members. All Welcome

WHIST RESULTS

Top Score: Paddy Halligan; Top Gent: Ann Gaffney; Top Lady: Shay Brady; Second Gent: Lucy Molloy; Second Lady: Patricia Byrne; First Half: Jimmy Molloy; Second Half: Mary Pierce; Lowest Score: Monica Brady & Longest Sitting: Anne Pierce.  Raffle prizes were won by Monica Brady, Ann Gaffney, Lucy Molloy Mary Pierce & Shay Brady.  Next whist will be on Wednesday 30^th September.

ROUNDWOOD CALENDAR

It’s that time of year again when the call goes out for photographs for the Roundwood 2016 calendar. The calendar has been a great success for the last two years and with your help the 2016 version will be just as great. Please email photos that you would like to see grace the walls of Roundwood and beyond to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040 to arrange collection.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

There will be a Christmas party night with Red Hurley show on Tuesday 8^th 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 15^th October.

PROGRESSIVE 45 CARDS

Paddy Halligan is hosting a Progressive 45 Card Game in Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre this Saturday night the 19th of September at 8pm in aid of the Lee Timmons Leukaemia Benefit Fund. All support would be greatly appreciated. Excellent Prize Money. Refreshments served at the interval.

GAA HANDBALL 4 KIDS

Handball training for primary school children will resume on Wednesday 07th October 2015 in Annamoe community centre at 6.15pm for children aged 7-9 and at 7pm for children aged 10-12. There is a purpose built 40×20 handball court in the facility and a new glass backwall was recently installed. For further information call in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelon on 087 9040535. Adult handball training takes place on Monday night at 8pm.

WICKLOW MACRA NA FEIRME

Calling all past members or Roundwood Macra na Feirme. Wicklow Macra na Feirme is hosting a 70th anniversary and awards dinner dance on 26th of September at 8pm in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Dinner and DJ till late, Tickets are €25.00 each. All past, present and non-members are invited.  Guaranteed a great night! Please call Jennifer Hall on 0874482601 for more details and tickets.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Kay Plunkett and Maura Gaskin played their cards right for North/South on Monday 14th September 2nd Bridie Nolan and Monica Brady, 3rd Padraigh Gleeson and Gaye McGettigan 4th Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis.   1st for East/West were Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien,   2nd Clare Sally and Margaret Byrne and joint 3rd/4th were Catherine McGillycuddy, Gertie Fee, Phil Power and Catherine Halligan.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

1st for North/South on Friday 18th September were June Digby and Monica Brady, 2nd Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger and 3rd Marion Davis and Miriam Coyle.   East/West victors were Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin, 2nd Maria Magee and Rowena Brady and 3rd Teresa Leahy and Liz Belton.

MASS OF THE ANGELS

Our Annual Mass of Remembrance will be on Saturday 3rd October at 6.30 p.m.  This special Mass will be for the parents and families of babies who died before birth, at birth, or in infancy, and for those who died in early childhood, youth and young adulthood either in recent years or in the past. We extend a very warm welcome to all parents, families, relatives and friends who have suffered such a loss.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance will be held on Friday September 18th Music by The Wicklow Man.

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

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

BINGO

Bingo starts up again on October 18th 2015 at 3:00 pm in Roundwood Parish Hall.

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.

PROGRESSIVE 45 CARDS
Paddy Halligan is hosting a Progressive 45 Card Game in Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre this Saturday night the 19th of September at 8pm in aid of the Lee Timmons Leukaemia Benefit Fund. All support would be greatly appreciated. Excellent prize money. Refreshments served at the interval.

CONTRACTORS

The Roundwood & District Community Council has secured funding through Wicklow Co Council for the upgrading of paths around the Vartry Reservoir. Phase 2 of the work will include the reinstatement of a 4 feet wide track around a section of the Upper Reservoir and the resurfacing of same. The group are seeking tenders from registered contractors to complete this work. Tenders will be sought from contractors with machinery capable of reinstating the paths and also for the supply and delivery of stone. The conditions of the funding require that the successful contractors have a current C2 and tax clearance certificate. For a copy of the information relating to these tenders, terms and conditions, etc.  please email info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040.

COFFEE DAY

Coffee Day in aid of the Lee Timmons Leukaemia Benefit fund. Friday 9th October in Roundwood Parish Hall from 9.30 onwards.  All Donations gratefully received.  If you can’t make it on the day and would like to contribute, donations can be left in with Mary Cullen (087 – 6857833), Catherine Wheatly (087 6507644) or into the Parish Office.  Raffle on the day also.  Join us and support this worthy cause.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 3, 10, 11 & 24. There were twelve match three winners, Tiernan, Joe Turner, Breda Connolly, C&M Brerton, Declan Fortune, Peter Moran, P&M Doyle, Sheila Keane, Lei, Magella McL, V.Doyle, & Franc Beavort. Next week’s jackpot will be €14,900

WHIST RESULTS

Top Score Paddy Halligan, 1st Gent Ann Pierce, 2nd Gent Tiny Shortt, Top Lady Maura Mc Hugh, 2nd Lady Monica Brady, 1st Half Martin Byrne, 2nd Half Mary Murphy, Lowest Score Pat Fisher, Longest Sitting Molly Byrne. Raffle Prizes Jimmy Molly, Molly Byrne, Margaret Kennedy & Mary Murphy. Next Whist Wednesday September 16th.

WICKLOW MACRA NA FEIRME

Calling all past members or Roundwood Macra na Feirme. Wicklow Macra na Feirme is hosting a 70th anniversary and awards dinner dance on 26th of September at 8pm in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Dinner and DJ till late, Tickets are €25.00 each. All past, present and non-members are invited.  Guaranteed a great night! Please call Jennifer Hall on 0874482601 for more details and tickets.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Taking 1st place on the first night of the new season were Gertie Fee and Brid Clancy, 2nd Kay Plunkett and Mary Pierce, 3rd Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy.    1st for East/West were Phil Power and Monica Brady, 2nd Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis, 3rd Clare Sally and Pamela Byrne.  Anyone interested in learning Bridge please contact Triona on 0877630968.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Getting their new season off to a winning start for North/South were MonicaBrady and June Digby, 2nd Noeleen Redmond and Gaye McGettigan, 3rd Rowena Brady and Maria Magee.   Winning pair for East/West were Marion Davis and Teresa Leahy, 2nd Catherine McGillycuddy and Nancy O Brien and 3rd Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin.

MASS OF THE ANGELS

Our Annual Mass of Remembrance will be on Saturday 3rd October at 6.30 p.m.  This special Mass will be for the parents and families of babies who died before birth, at birth, or in infancy, and for those who died in early childhood, youth and young adulthood either in recent years or in the past. We extend a very warm welcome to all parents, families, relatives and friends who have suffered such a loss.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance will be held on Friday September 18th Music by The Wicklow Man.

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

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

LUNCH

Active Retirement lunch is on September 18th 2015 at 1:30 pm in Jacobs Pub Rathdrum

BINGO

Bingo starts up again on October 18th 2015 at 3:00 pm in Roundwood Parish Hall.

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.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

There will be a Christmas party night with Red Hurley show on Tuesday 8^th 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 15^thOctober.