FESTIVAL MEETING

The Roundwood Festival will take place from the 28th to the 31st of July this year (the August bank holiday weekend).  The usual favourites will be back including the canoe race and the street festival day. New ideas and helpers are always welcome so if you are interested in getting involved please come along to the next meeting which takes place at 8:30pm in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on Monday 4th of April.

CODERDOJO SESSION 2

After the first successful 6 week session of Coderdodjo it is now time to enrol for the second term which will start back a couple of weeks after Easter (date yet to be confirmed). The term will run for five/six weeks every Saturday afternoon for 1.5 hours. If you think this is something you would be interested in checking out or attending then please look up the website on http://www.coderdojoroundwood.com/ or for further information email info@coderdojoroundwood.com

ROUNDWOOD MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market re-opened on Sunday 20th March.  Our opening times will be 12 noon to 5pm.  Please come for your home baking, jams, vegetables, crafts, plants, and much more.  New members are always welcome..  We look forward to seeing you there

KNOCK

A pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 3^rd April.  The bus will leave Laragh at 7.45a.m & Roundwood at 8am.  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

SET DANCE NIGHT

There will be a set dance night in The Mill Room, Kilcoole on tonight, Wednesday 30^th March starting at 9pm with music by Michael & Brian.  All are welcome.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 8^th April from 9.30pm till 12 midnight.  Teas served, refreshments also available, door prizes.  Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive etc.

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

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 20 & 29.  There were seven match three winners, Bernie  Lowrey, Culletons, Nora Power, Adrienne McDonnell, John Doyle, Deirdre Thomson & Tom Armstrong.  Next weeks jackpot will be €19,400.

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

WHIST

Next whist will be tonight Wednesday 30^th March in The Parish Centre.

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

Set Dancing continues every Thursday night in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9pm til 11pm with music this month by the O’Kane family.  Come along and join us for a night of good fun, great exercise and a very social night out.  Newcomers always welcome and great way to meet some locals.  Cost for night of dancing and entertainment is still only €5.

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

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

HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter to all contributors and readers of the Roundwood notes.

ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION

Accord is running a marriage preparation course in Arus Lorcain, Castlepark, Arklow on the 29^th/30^th April.  For more information on this please contact Accord at 01 4784400 or www.accord.ie

ROUNDWOOD MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market re-opened on Sunday 20th March.  Our opening times will be 12 noon to 5pm.  Please come for your home baking, jams, vegetables, crafts, plants, and much more.  New members are always welcome..  We look forward to seeing you there

ROUNDWOOD VARIETY GROUP

DVD’s of Roundwood Variety Group’s 2016 show The Pied Piper are now available to order for €20.  To request a copy please contact Ann on 086 6036631 before Monday the 28th of March.

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

SET DANCE NIGHT

There will be a set dance night in The Mill Room, Kilcoole on Wednesday 30^th March starting at 9pm with music by Michael & Brian.  All are welcome.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Phil Power and Brid Clancy took 1st place for North/South on Monday 14th March, Monica Brady and Gertie Fee were 2nd and Mary Pierce and Miriam Coyle were 3rd.   East/West 1st were Molly Byrne and Margaret Byrne, 2nd Marian Davis and Teresa Leahy and 3rd Maura Gaskin and Margaret Byrne.  Members please note there will be no Bridge on 28th March Easter Monday. Happy Easter to all

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Miriam Coyle and Gaye McGettigan played their cards right in a very close competition on Friday 18t hMarch to take 1st place for North/South 2nd Catherine McGillycuddy and Paddy O Brien, 3rd June Digby and Monica Brady.  Margaret Bolger and Jim McNamara continued their successful partnership by taking 1st place for East/West, 2nd Teresa Leahy and Marian Davis  and 3rd place went to Gertie Fee and Jane Cronin.  Members please note no Bridge on Friday 25th Good Friday.  Happy Easter everyone.

PURPOSES OF LIFE

An invitation to meetings regarding the purpose of life using the bible only every Thursday from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m in Djouce Golf Club.  It is free and everyone is welcome

PARISH HALL

The  Roundwood Hall  is always available for all social events, meetings, children’s 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

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 2, 16, 25 & 26.  There five match three winners, Alexia Bextoza, Jackie Nolan, Patricia Byrne, Lisa Nexer & Christina Delahunt. Next weeks jackpot will be €19,400.

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

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:- Top Score May Kenna, Top Gent: Jimmy Molloy & Richie Cullen (shared), Top Lady: Patricia Byrne; Second Lady: Kitty Kennedy; First Half: Tiney Shortt; Second Half: Ann Pierce, Lowest Score: Mary Cullen & Longest Sitting: Mary Pierce.  Raffle prizes were won by Pat Fisher, Anne Pierce, Maura McHugh, Mary Cullen & Molly Byrne.  Next whist will be on Wednesday 30^th March in The Parish Centre.

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

Set Dancing continues every Thursday night in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9pm til 11pm with music this month by the O’Kane family.  Come along and join us for a night of good fun, great exercise and a very social night out.  Newcomers always welcome and great way to meet some locals.  Cost for night of dancing and entertainment is still only €5.

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

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

 

Yesterday, Tuesday March 15th, 2016 was Proclamation Day. Across the country every school was encouraged to celebrate the day by remembering the events of 1916 and penning their Proclamation for a New Generation. Roundwood NS rose the challenge magnificently this morning with a moving reenactment of the Easter Rising by Dr Marten’s class, traditional music ably led by Ms Byrne, the reading of their thoughtful Proclamation, the raising of the Irish Flag by direct descendant of Thomas Francis Meagher and a rousing rendition of our National Anthem. The reenactment included fantastic models of the key buildings where the action took place during the Easter Rising and the walls of the PE Hall had beautifully illustrated and informative projects on various aspects of 1916. Finally in the school yard there was singing by the junior classes followed by Irish dancing under the expert guidance of Elizabeth Belton, with music provided by her talented husband, William. Principal Ms O’Brien, as always, MC’ed the event in her usual calm, professional manner making it a very memorial day for the children and their parents, guardians, grandparents and the wider community. The event was a great credit to all the teachers and support staff in Roundwood NS and of course the wonderful students therein. Comhghairdeas le gach duine