Tree planting at the Upper Vartry Reservoir
TABLE QUIZ
There will be a Table Quiz on the 15th April in Kavanagh’s Pub in aid of the Annamoe Centre starting at 9 o clock . All are welcome to this fun night.
CAR BOOT
Car Boot sale taking place in Roundwood Parish Hall on April 10th (this Sunday) from 12 – 5pm
FUN BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday 17th April from 3pm. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy, we even give a cup of tea!
MONEYSTOWN DANCE
The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 13th May from 9.30pm till 12. Teas served, refreshments also available, door prizes Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive etc. There will be no dance in June. We will be back dancing on 8 July.
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the next Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 22nd April in The Roundwood Inn, Roundwood at 1.30pm.
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 9, 14, 16, & 24. There were twelve match three winners, Thomas Cronin, Maureen Turner, B & P Halien, Ann McDonald, Christine Walsh, R. O’Mahony, Rose Gaffney, Allie Carstairs, Angela Ford, James, Derek Connolly & R & H. 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
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
Monday 4th April saw Catherine McGillycuddy and Monica Brady take 1st place for North/South, 2nd Nancy O Brien and Phil Power 3rd Marie Kavanagh and Ann Kennedy and 4th Margaret Byrne and Joan Shortt. Pamela Byrne and Kay Plunkett were 1st for East/ West,. 2nd Brid Clancy and Catherine Halligan, joint 3rd/4th Ger Lenihan Paddy O Brien and Bridie Nolan and Gertie Fee
002 BRIDGE CLUB
Monica Brady and June Digby took 1st place on Friday 8th April for North/South, 2nd Teresa Leahy and Marian Davis, 3rd Jim McNamara and Maria Magee and 4th Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien. East/West victors were Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin, joint 2nd/3rd Liz Belton Phil Kenna, Margaret Bolger and Noeleen Redmond whilst Alice Chadwick and Gayle Weldon took 4th place.
WHIST
Next whist will be Wednesday 13th April in The Parish Centre.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Athletics Events: Local area Runoffs will take place at the GAA Pitch in Roundwood on Wednesday 13th April, beginning at 6:15pm. Please arrive early at 6:00pm so as to get entered. Swimming: We have secured a slot in Wicklow Swimming Pool on Friday evenings beginning 22nd April from 8:00pm to 9:00pm with the local qualifiers on Friday 6th May. The pool is booked for 9 weeks in total. Further details from Seamus (086 8557962). The only requirement to participate in any activities in Roundwood area Community Games is to have an address in Laragh/Moneystown or Roundwood. You don’t need to be a member of any club or society and we are eager to include all children between the ages of 5 and 16 years
INVITATION
Ashford Active Retirement has invited the Roundwood Group to join them on Friday April 15thfrom 10.30 am to 1pm for Tea & Music, in the new Heritage Centre. Names to Betty on 01 2818703.
ROUNDWOOD MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is vack with opening times from from 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
MONEYSTOWN DANCE
The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 13th of May from 9.30pm till 12. Teas served, refreshments also available, door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, etc Please note that there will be no dance in June. All welcome.
ARAN ISLANDS
There will be a trip to the Aran Islands on the 29th April for 2-3 nights, flying to the islands, some day trips. Leaving Roundwood Parish hall at 9a.m. Travelling to Galway and staying at the McWilliam Park Hotel outside Galway for two nights with breakfast and dinner each day. A short flight to the Aran Islands on the 30th April and one day on the island and travelling back to Roundwood on Sunday. Price is €240 per person sharing and €20 each night for single supplement. This price includes all of the above. Money as soon as possible to Susan at 087 6273032 or 0404 45276
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.
TABLE QUIZ
Moneystown Community Centre are holding a table quiz on Friday 6th May at 8.30 pm in Kavanagh’s of Roundwood. Table of four € 40. A night of fun is guaranteed. All welcome
MONEYSTOWN BARN DANCE
A date for the diaries – Our annual Barn Dance will take place this year on Saturday 23rd July. Always a great night – yeehaw!
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