CLOTHES RECYCLE

Clothes Recycle takes place this Friday 4th of March to raise funds for Roundwood national school, clothes/shoes/towels and duvet covers can be dropped of into the school on Thursday the 3rd between 6-8pm the gate will be open so you will be able to drive up to the door, if you need any further details please contact Joanne at 0879389894

NATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

St. Laurence O’Toole National School, Roundwood is currently in the process of finalising enrolments for September 2016.  Should you wish to enrol you child, please telephone the school at 01 2818399 as soon as possible.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by Michael and Brian. Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun and lively banter

KNOCK

A pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 3^rd April.  The bus will leave Laragh at 7.45a.m & Roundwood at 8a.m.  The cost is €55 which includes bus, breakfast and dinner.  All money to be paid by the 17^th March.  Names to Susan at 087 0273032

CAR BOOT SALE

The monthly Parish Hall Car Boot Sale are back on Sunday March 13th for Information and Booking please contact us by e-mail toroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Ben at 087-9627527 or Ashlie at 087-3932730  Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 20 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

PLOUGHING RESULTS

Roundwood Ploughing Society would like to thank all who made the Ploughing Match held last Saturday the 27th of February a very successful event. Mr. Hugh Power for the field, The Grove Bar and Roundwood Inn for the catering. Judges and Competitors and special thanks to all the many Sponsors for their continued support.  The results are as follows:  Champion Class 1st Robert Roe, 2nd Liam Hamilton, 3rd David Borland and 4th Barry White. Under 28, 1st Jamie Sutton. Under 21, 1st Nathan Barnes. Three Furrow, 1st John Sommers, 2nd Eric Bradshaw. Two Furrow Reversible, 1st Tom Donnelly. Vintage Two Furrow, 1st Paddy Doyle. Trailer Plough, 1st Tommy Pierce and 2nd Robert Mitchell. Single Furrow, 1st Burno McCormack and 2nd Eugene Stephens. Loy, 1st Jim Hennigan and 2nd Eugene Stephens. Horse Class, 1st Gerry King.

COUNTY PRIZE PRESENTATION NIGHT

The County presentation of prizes to competitors with most points and who will represent Wicklow in the National Ploughing Championships this September, takes place in Kavanagh’s, Vartry House on the 12th of March at 8.30pm with music and food afterwards.  Everybody welcome.

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday 13^th March from 3pm.  Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend.  €5 per book and great raffle prizes.  Come along and enjoy

LUNCH CLUB

There will be no lunch club for the month of March.

THANK YOU

The Roundwood Active Retirement would like to thank Terry Kavanagh for his vegetable donations towards the bingo.

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

Home Instead Senior Care – Are actively looking for carers to care for people in their own homes in the Roundwood and surrounding areas.  Hours are Flexible, Part-Time, Evening and Weekend Work, Training & Experience preferred but not necessary. If you are seeking employment have a passion for people and would like to care for the elderly in your community.  Please give Home Instead a call at 01 2768122

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Miriam Coyle and Judy Skates took 1st place for North/South on Monday 22nd February, 2nd Gertie Fee and Brid Clancy, 3rd Mary Pierce and Margaret Byrne.   1st for East/West were Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien, joint 2nd/3rd Marie Kavanagh and Ann Kennedy and Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy

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Jim McNamara and Seamus Kennedy were the victors for North/South on Friday 26th Februay with Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger taking 2nd, Monica Brady and June Digby 3rd and Marian Davis  and Teresa Leahy 4th.   East/West winners were Catherine McGillycuddy and Nancy O Brien by a very small margin over Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien with Philomena Kenna and Liz Belton 3rd and Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin 4^th

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday March 18th with dancing to The Wicklow Man from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

MADEIRA & ARAN ISLANDS

There will be a trip to the Aran Islands on the 29^th April for 2-3 nights, flying to the islands, some day trips.  Names as soon as possible to Susan at 087 6273032.  There will be a seven day trip to Madeira on 21^st July for €999 half board with only a few places left.  Names and deposit of €200 asap to Susan at 087 6273032.  Flying from Dublin to Funchal and some half day tours included

SENIOR ALERT SCHEME

A grant for the provision of a personal alarm is available to eligible applicants through the Senior Alert Scheme. The scheme aims to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities. It provides grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of monitored personal alarms to enable older persons continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The scheme is operated through Pobal via community organisations. The Roundwood and District Community Council is registered to administer this scheme in the area. The personal alarm offers reassurance to allow independent living, safe in the knowledge that you can quickly be in contact with a family member or a neighbour in the event of an emergency. If you would like more information please contact Monica on 086 8055040, Betty on 01 2818703 or email info@roundwood.ie

WHIST

Next whist will be tonight Wednesday 2^nd March in The Parish Centre.

PARISH HALL

The  Roundwood Hall  is always available for all social events, meetings, childrens parties, christenings, workshops, training courses etc. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us on 087-9627527 , 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.co

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 4, 9, 14 & 27.  There were fifteen match three winners, Seamus Cullen, Jimmy Doyle, Jerry Ellis, Maureen Turner, Kathleen Hannon, Eliz Whelan, Keogh Family, Caroline O’Brien, Tina O’Toole, Mark Wheatley, Bridie Turner, Grace Murphy, Stephen O’Toole, Joe Timmons & Bryan Kenna.  Next weeks jackpot will be €19,400.

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

Home Instead Senior Care are actively looking for carers to care for people in their own homes in the Roundwood and surrounding areas. Hours are Flexible, Part-Time, Evening and Weekend Work. Training & experience preferred but not necessary.

If you are seeking employment, have a passion for people and would like to care for the elderly in your community, please give Home Instead a call at 01 2768122

 

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Our Mass of Remembrance will take place on this Saturday 27^th February at 6.30pm.  This mass is for parishioners and family members of parishioners whose funerals have taken place outside the parish since February of last year

KNOCK

A pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 3^rd April.  The bus will leave Laragh at 7.45a.m & Roundwood at 8a.m.  The cost is €55 which includes bus, breakfast and dinner.  All money to be paid by the 17^th March.  Names to Susan at 087 0273032

CAR BOOT SALE

The monthly Parish Hall Car Boot Sale are back on Sunday March 13th for Information and Booking please contact us by e-mail toroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Ben at 087-9627527 or Ashlie at087-3932730  Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 20 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

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Mary Pierce, Kay Plunkett, Monica Brady and Catherine McGillycuddy shared 1st/2nd on Monday 8th February whilst 3rd/4th was shared by Ger Lenihan Paddy O Brien Phil Power and Nancy O Brien.   1st for East/West were Miriam Coyle and Judy Skates, 2nd Seamus Kennedy and Padraig Gleeson , Bridie Nolan and Gertie Fee were 3rd and Brid Clancy and Catherine Halligan were 4th.  On Monday 15th February Monica Brady and Brid Clancy took 1st place for North/South Maura Gaskin and Margaret Byrne were 2nd and Nancy O Brien and Bridie Nolan were 3rd.   Padraig Gleeson and Seamus Kennedy continued their run of success by taking 1st place for East/West, 2nd Rachel Judd and Molly Byrne and 3rd Phil Power and Catherine McGillycuddy.

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Playing their cards right on Friday 12th February  were Kay Plunkett and Judy Skates, 2nd June Digby and Monica Brady, 3rd Rachel Judd and Molly Byrne.  1st for East/West were Rowena Brady and Maria Magee, 2nd Liz Belton and Philomena  Kenna and 3rd Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger. Friday 19th February saw Margaret Bolger and Noeleen Redmond once again taking top place for North/South 2nd Marian Davis and Teresa Leahy and 3rd June Digby and Monica Brady.  1st for East/West were Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien, Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan were 2nd and 3rd Gertie Fee and Jane Cronin.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION

Roundwood NS Operation transformation has been a great success with almost 100lbs lost to date, the family walk takes place on a Saturday morning at 9.30am leaving from the school down to the lake, it’s been great fun for all involved and a great way to get all the family moving

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday March 18th with dancing to The Wicklow Man from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

MADEIRA & ARAN ISLANDS

There will be a trip to the Aran Islands on the 29^th April for 2-3 nights, flying to the islands, some day trips.  Names as soon as possible to Susan at 087 6273032.  There will be a seven day trip to Madeira on 21^st July for €999 half board with only a few places left.  Names and deposit of €200 asap to Susan at 087 6273032.  Flying from Dublin to Funchal and some half day tours included

SET DANCING KILCOOLE

There will be a set dancing night in the Mill Room, Kilcoole on tonight Wednesday 24^th February at 9pm with music by Michael & Brian.  All are welcome.

SENIOR ALERT SCHEME

A grant for the provision of a personal alarm is available to eligible applicants through the Senior Alert Scheme. The scheme aims to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities. It provides grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of monitored personal alarms to enable older persons continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The scheme is operated through Pobal via community organisations. The Roundwood and District Community Council is registered to administer this scheme in the area. The personal alarm offers reassurance to allow independent living, safe in the knowledge that you can quickly be in contact with a family member or a neighbour in the event of an emergency. If you would like more information please contact Monica on 086 8055040, Betty on 01 2818703 or email info@roundwood.ie

HISTORICAL SOCIETY ALL TICKET EVENT

The Roundwood and District Historical Society 1916 Commemoration Centenary Seminar on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th February in Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre, at which 5 prominent historians and writers will give lectures on different aspects of the events of the 1916 Rising, is an all ticket event. A limited number of tickets are still available at €20.00 for the full event from Derek Neilson (01) 2818118, Colm Galligan (01) 2818136 and mon.farrell@gmail.com

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:-  Top Score: Mary Pierce; Top Gent: Pat Fisher; Second Gent: Margaret Kennedy; Top Lady: Ann Pierce; Second Lady: Magdalga Kennedy & Kitty Kennedy (shared) First Half: Nan Wolohan; Second Half: Lucy Molloy; Longest Sitting: Seamus Kennedy & Lowest Score: Patricia Byrne.  Raffle prizes were won by Margaret Kennedy, Seamus Kennedy, Richie Cullen, Nan Wolohan & Patricia Byrne.  Next whist will be Wednesday 2^nd March in The Parish Centre.

ROUNDWOOD ATHLETICS CLUB

Congratulations to Rebecca Molloy in High jump and Daniel Byrne in Shot putt on their recent medal wins in the Leinster indoor championship held in Athlone which now sees them alongside Laoise Cullen in shot putt qualify  for All Irelands in March. Aimee Byrne made her debut this year in the indoors and while not medalling this time put in a great effort to achieve a personal best. Luke McKenna competing in 600m ran a great race but unfortunately was just outside a medal place. Eve Leacy missed competing this year due to an unfortunate injury days before competition, so wishing Eve a speedy recovery. Next round of juvenile league takes place on 26th in Greystones track so please forward on names to Anita or Aileen ASAP if not done so already. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER RACE START TIME OF 6.30pm. not 7pm as originally stated  Training continues in complex Wednesday & Friday evenings at 6pm and Sunday mornings at the dam 10am for all ages. On Wednesday evening in Greystones for the older children. Contact your coach for more details.  Adult running continues on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm in complex and Thursday 7pm coach house car park. Every ability welcome.  Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for more updates.

PARISH HALL

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

NATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

St. Laurence O’Toole National School, Roundwood is currently in the process of finalising enrolments for September 2016.  Should you wish to enrol you child, please telephone the school at 01 2818399 before the end of January.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 5, 23, 24 & 26.  There were six match three winners, John Davitt, Damien Johnson, Amanda Walsh, Jason Giffney, Elizabeth Dionsay & Maire Halvey.  Next weeks jackpot will be €19,400.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by Michael and Brian. Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun and lively banter

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