Monthly Archives: November 2015

Roundwood Notes ~ 9th of November

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Photo courtesy of Pat Cahill

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Some of you may not be aware but Terry Kavanagh has been nominated for the National Volunteer of the Year Awards.  Terry wants to thanks everyone who nominated him for this Award. He is both shocked and humbled by it all & will admit to a few speechless moments – which you will all know is rare for him! As a result of the Volunteer Ireland nomination his name has gone forward as a finalist for the Better Together 2015 Charity Hero Award. This is a lifetime achievement award – he has been around a bit longer than some of us – which, if he wins, he will donate €1000 to a charity of his choice. To be in with a chance he needs your help. Please use this link http://2015.bettertogether.ie/charity-hero every day between now and the 4th of December and vote for Terry – He is last on the list, which he hopes is not a bad omen! You can vote for Terry every day.  The judging panel will select a single winner from the five nominees with the most votes. We are aware that we all have busy lives but he would greatly appreciate if you could vote as often as you can & spread the word on his behalf. Many thanks again for your all your kind words & support to date. Keep up the good work!

 SALE OF WORK

The Roundwood and Moneystown Christmas Parish Sale of Work will take place on Sunday the 6th of December 12-4pm in the complex. As always we will be delighted with helpers and donations for all the stalls and raffles. In particular we are looking for home bakers. Like last year we would like to have a home baking stall where people can purchase some home made bakes to take home for their tea. If you can help out in any way please contact Caroline Sillery on 086 1714973

ANNAMOE CENTRE

The centre will be open on Saturday 7th November and 14th November if you have sale-able donations you can drop them in on either days  Our Women/mens shed will be on Wednesdays from 10. 30am. We have bowling, crafts etc.

CABARET

A cabaret in aid of the Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held on Friday 27th November in The Glendalough Hotel. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 13th  November from 9.30 till 12 midnight. Teas served refreshments, door prizes, refreshments also available. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive etc

DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Pioneer/ monthly Dance will be held on Friday November 27th 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.

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Roundwood Parish Hall car boot sale will be our Christmas gift and craft fair which is been held on Sunday December 13th stalls opened to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  There will be indoor and outdoor spaces available. To book a stall Phone: 087-630807.

KILMACANOGUE  HISTORY  SOCIETY

Autumn   Programme   2015.  December 1st,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

NATHAN CARTAR BUS

A bus to go to see Nathan Cartar in The Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey will leave Roundwood on  21st November at 6.30pm.  Anyone wishing to go must have purchased their own ticket as this is bus only.  To book your seat contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 11 & 24.  There were eleven match three winners, Billy Porter, D & J Flanagan, Helen Kenlar, Amanda Walsh, T.G.-M.B.I.L, Diarmuid Donenes, Majella McLaughlin, Una Lynch, Ciara & Eamo, Pat & Maureen Doyle & T Kavanagh.  Next week’s jackpot will be €17,300

ATHLETICS AGM

The Annual General meeting of the Roundwood and District Athletic Club takes place on Thursday 3rd December in Aras an Tochar at 8pm. All welcome to attend so come along and participate.  Nomination papers can be requested from Trisha at trishamolloy@eircom.net.

ATHLETICS

Leinster Cross Country.  Well done to all the athletics who took part in the uneven ages Cross Country in County Wexford at the the weekend. Eve Leacy, Luke Mc Kenna, Amy Byrne, Charlotte Pelz Olufade, Jack Daly, Denis Leacy, Tom McKenna.  Cross Country Team Results at Avondale  Congratulations to the Boys under 10 who came second Denis Leacy, Jack Daly, Tom McKenna,and Charlie Colleran.  Girls under 10 who came third Chantelle Heatley, Kate Little, Ella Davis, Aibhe Fagan,  Also Congratulations to the Girls under 11 who came third in Roundwood recently. Chantelle Pelz Olufade, Aimee Byrne, Chantelle Heatly, Ava Doyle.  Training on a Tuesday night continues at Aras an Tochar at 6.30 with Anne Marah. So get out your runners and come along to a very enjoyable training session and shed those few pounds before Christmas.

CODERDOJO

A meeting for anyone interested in mentoring a Coderdojo in Roundwood will take place in the Old School on Monday 16th of November at 8pm.

YOUTH CAFÉ

The Halloween Prep Night Youth Café for teenagers from Moneystown, Laragh & Roundwood  held recently was a great success. More adult leaders are required to ensure that the Youth Café can continue. A meeting for parents or those interested in becoming youth leaders will take place on Thursday 12th of November at 8pm in the Old School.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

October 5th 2016 for a week. Cost €645.00 per person sharing. Discount of €100.00 off price if paid in full by December 11th.  Price includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance , Half Board  Accommodation in House beside Church, Transfers to and from Medjugorje.  For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

WHIST

Next whist will be on tonight, Wednesday 11th November

PRAYER MEETING

Prayer Meeting is held every fortnight in the Parish Centre in Roundwood at 7.30 pm  Dates for November are  24th of November All very welcome to come along.  For  more information contact Mary King on 087 2185067.

Roundwood Notes ~ 2nd November


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UPPER VARTRY RESERVOIR WALK

The walk from the Reservoir gates on the Newtown Road to the Ford Road on the east side of the Upper Vartry Reservoir is now open (roughly A to B on the map below). It was a very busy spot last weekend with great views and reviews!  A fantastic job, a wonderful resource for the area – congratulations to all involved. Please park responsibly in the area.

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM

The AGM of the Roundwood  and District Community Council will take place on Monday 9th of November at 8pm in the Old School Roundwood. All welcome.

ANNAMOE CENTRE

The centre will be open on Saturday 7th November and 14th November if you have saleable donations you can drop them in on either days  Our Women/mens shed will be on Wednesdays from 10. 30. We have bowling, crafts etc.  On Sunday 8th November we are having a Fun Bingo from 3 o’clock the prices may not be great  but the crack will be ninety.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 13th  November from 9.30 till 12 midnight. Teas served refreshments, door prizes, refreshments also available. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive etc

DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday November 27th 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.

KILMACANOGUE  HISTORY  SOCIETY

Autumn   Programme   2015. November 3rd, Glendalough Churches with Chris Corlett & December 1st,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

NATHAN CARTAR BUS

A bus to go to see Nathan Cartar in The Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey will leave Roundwood on  21st November at 6.30pm.  Anyone wishing to go must have purchased their own ticket as this is bus only.  To book your seat contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 9, 25, 28 &29  There were three match three winners, B Cullen, Paul Malone & Anita Lawlor.  Next week’s jackpot will be €17,000

COMMUNITY GAMES

There will be an EGM of Roundwood Community Games on Wed 11th Nov at 8pm in An Tochair Gaa Centre. Our AGM failed to elect a new committee and we hope for a large turn out of parents to ensure the future of Community Games in the Roundwood Moneystown and Laragh areas.

AIKIDO

Is a non-competitive Japanese Martial Art for Flexibility, Coordination, Relaxation and Self-Defence. Masatomi Ikeda Shihan’s approach to teaching now inMoneystown National School on Mondays, 19:30-20:45 (adults/youths – general class) & Saturdays, 11:30-12:30 (children) ,12.30-13.45 (Adults) and in Roundwood National School on Thursdays, 19:30-20:45 (adults/youths – general class, beginners welcome)  The cost for Adults: €8 Unwaged, students, children: €5 / class. Multi/monthly tickets also! For further information contact Head instructor Joe McHugh 4th Dan Aikido Aikikai, 086-1019668

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Our Annual Mass of Remembrance – Service of Light will be on Saturday 7th November at 6.30pm in Roundwood Church.  This Mass is for Parishioners who died between 15th September 2014 and 14th September 2015 and whose funerals took place from either Roundwood or Moneystown Church.  There is a Remembrance Mass in March 2016 for Parishioners/Former Parishioners whose funerals took place in other Parishes

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

October 5th 2016 for a week. Cost €645.00 per person sharing. Discount of €100.00 off price if paid in full by December 11th.  Price includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance , Half Board  Accomadation in House beside Church, Transfers to and from Medjugorje.  For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Ann Wolohan, Top Gent: Martin Byrne, Second Gent: Pat Fisher; Top Lady: Monica Brady, Second Lady: Mary Pierce, First Half: Ritchie Cullen, Second Half: Kay Plunkett, Lowest Score: Tom McHugh & Longest Sitting: Mary Cullen.  Raffle prizes were won by Ann Wolohan, Martin Byrne, Molly Byrne, Lucy Molloy & Mary Cullen. Next whist will be on tonight, Wednesday 11th November

DIAMOND  BRIDGE CLUB

The two Margaret Byrnes took 1st place for North/South on Monday 26th October, Phil Power and Monica Brady were 2nd, Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd were 3rd and Catherine McGillycuddy and Nancy O Brien were 4th.   East/West 1st place was won by Paddy O Brien and Ger Lenihan, Catherine Halligan and Bridie Nolan were 2nd, Teresa Leahy and Marian Davis were 3rd and Brid Clancy and Gertie Fee were 4th.

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Seamus Kennedy and Jim McNamara spookily played their cards right to win our Halloween competition on Friday 30th, Ann Kennedy and Triona Woodroofe were 2nd, Catherine McGillycuddy and Nancy O’Brien were 3rd and June Digby and Marian Davis were 4th.  1st for East/West were Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin, 2nd Kay Plunkett and Judy Skates and joint 3rd/4th were Liz Belton, Philomena Kenna, Alice Chadwick and Gayle Weldon

MATHS LESSONS

Rebecca Delamere will be teaching group Maths lessons on a weekly basis in the Parish Hall in Roundwood for secondary school students.  Class sizes will be very small and there will be classes at different levels.  These lessons provide support for students who may be struggling with Maths in school, support for students who are aiming for high grades and also prepare students for their Maths exams.  If you would like any more information please contact Rebecca on 086 0650129 or rebeccadelameremathslessons@outlook.ie

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Parish Hall Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday November 8th for Information and Booking please contact us by e-mailingtheroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Ben 087-9627527 or Bernie on 087-3932730  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

PRAYER MEETING

Prayer Meeting is held every fortnight in the Parish Centre in Roundwood at 7.30 pm  Dates for November are 10th of November & 24th of November All very welcome to come along.  For  more information contact Mary King on 087 2185067.

ZUMBA CLASSES

Zumba classes are now being held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday nights at 8pm. Come along and Nicola Ellard will teach you this fun way of keeping fit.