THE MARTIN FAMILY TRUST THANK YOU
The Coffee Morning and Cake on Saturday 13th May raised a total sum of €4025 for the Martin Family Trust. A huge Thank You must go to the many businesses and individuals who gave so generously and to everyone who came along and helped on the morning to make it a huge success for this worthy cause. Those who won the great raffle prizes that were donated were: Prices Garage Roundwood Voucher– Liz & Connor Byrne, Golden Gates Voucher – Marcella Price, Dunne&Dineen Pottery – Frances Gaskin, Avoca Handweavers Throw – Nancy Rafter, Glenmalure Lodge Voucher – Declan Sillery, Bottle of Whiskey – Leonie Byrne, Hilltop Quading Voucher – Bridie Lowe, Pottery Vase – Rosie McAulay Brady, Johnny Foxes Voucher – Gerry Copeland, Red & White Wine & Chocolates –Eileen Lowe, Terry Kavanagh Meats voucher – Eimear Gorman, Ceramic Soup Bowls – Catherine Halligan, Little Earth Therapies Voucher – Simon Carroll Jnr, Red & White Wine & Chocolates – Liz Igoe, Clayton Whytes Hotel Voucher – Molly Byrne, Keeleys Hardware Hamper – Maura Gaskin, Sugar Mountain Voucher – Edel Lowe, Wine & Chocolates – Erin Brady, The Coach House Voucher –Marina & Philly O’Dwyer, Healy Pottery Jug – Thomas Gaskin, Hanging Basket – Seamus Doyle, Four Star Pizza Voucher – Nuala McHugh, Baileys & Body Cream – Charlotte Vigors, Four Star Pizza Voucher – Mary Gaskin, Roundwood Veterinary Practice Voucher – Simon Carroll Jnr, Wine & Chocolates – Marie O’Reilly; Avoca Handweavers Throw – Josie Connolly, The Glenview Leisure Centre Passes – Jim & Mary Margaret Molloy, Shower Gels Hamper – Marie Power, Eoin Shortt Fitness Voucher – Gaye O’Brien, Lotus Flower Hamper – Deirdre Manning, Box of Chocolates – Catherine Connolly Wok-U-Like Voucher – Teresa Lynch, Photo Frame & Candles – Maria Kenny, Mountain Breeze Voucher – Ella Newsome, Red & White Wine – Marion Cooke, HD Hair Design Voucher – Rachel Lacey, Little Earth Therapies Hamper – Rosie McAulay Brady, Choppers Barbers Voucher – Jim McCabe, Box of Chocolates – Audrey Byrne, Mens Shower Pack and Chocolates – Barbara Vance, Chocolates, Hand Cream & Necklace – Mary Fox.
ANNAMOE CENTRE
Annamoe Storyhouse is on the 9th of June at 8.00pm in the Annamoe Centre. Family Fun Bingo is on the 11th of June at 3.00pm in the Annamoe Centre. The tennis court is open for bookings. For details you can contact Christine on 086 805 7431
WALKING GROUP
Now with the longer evenings the Wednesday evenings walks can take to the countryside! The walks will leave from the Coach House car park on Wednesdays at 7pm to take in some of the great walks around the Vartry Reservoirs. Do come along & bring a friend.
TEXT ALERT
Roundwood and district Text Alert Scheme – subscription renewal and first time registration. Subscription renewals (€10) are due for the Roundwood Text Alert Scheme. Lorraine at the Post Office has kindly agreed to accept renewal subscriptions for the scheme. Please place your €10 in a sealed envelope and write your name and mobile number on the outside of the envelope. Leave envelope with Lorraine at Post Office. If it’s your first time to register for the text alert, you will need to fill out a registration form (these are also available at the Post Office) and pay €10 subscription
STREET FEAST
Street Feast – Roundwood and District Community Council are organising a community Street Feast as part of this National initiative on Sunday the 11th of June from 2 to 4pm at Vartry Heights. The Street Feast is really just a great excuse to eat great food, celebrate your local community and meet new people who live near you. Lots of fun stuff planned so do come along, All members of the community are most welcome.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Roundwood & District Community Council meeting will take place on Monday 12th of June at 8:30pm in Roundwood Parish Hall. All welcome
LOCAL SURVEY
Roundwood Community Council is undertaking a survey to identify needs in the community that RDCC can address or seek to have addressed for the community. Paper copies of the survey are available in the parish hall under the bookshelf – off car-park entrance to hall. A link to an online copy of the survey is available from the homepage of www.roundwood.ie (under page entitled ‘Community Survey 2017’). There is also a link to the survey from the Roundwood.ie facebook page. The survey will be open until the end of May.
PURE MILE WALK
A walk to the deserted village and the Kidrocks as part of the Pure Mile project will take place at 11am on Sunday 11th of June meeting at the Wicklow Way junction at Lake Park. The walk will follow the Wicklow Way then veer off to take in some fantastic views of Lough Dan and Luggala valleys. If its a fine day bring the kids and a picnic. All welcome.
JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL OPEN DAY
Jenny’s pre school open day will take place on June 6th from 1pm – 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you all on the day
BLESSING OF GRAVES
Roundwood Parish Cemetery Sunday/Pattern Sunday – will take place on Sunday 23rd July. Please note the 11.30 am Mass will be Celebrated in Roundwood Cemetery. This Mass will be offered for all interred in the Cemetery and will include a Blessing of the Graves
BAPTISMS
The next date for Baptisms is Sunday July 30th. Please note – one months’ notice must be given to the Parish Office (01 2818384). A copy of your child’s Birth Certificate is required and must be submitted to the Parish Office at least two weeks in advance of the Baptism date.
PARISH CONTRIBUTIONs
Parishioners Contributions 2016 Acknowledgement letters/receipts are available in the Parish Office if you require one. Please contact Maureen if you wish to collect yours or to have it sent by email.
PIONEER SOCIAL
Pioneer Annual Social will be held in the Parish Hall on Friday, 16th June with music by Jim Hogan starting at 9pm. All are welcome to attend for a good night of dancing and socialising. If anyone is eligible for their gold or silver pins and they would like to be presented with them on the night, can they please contact Sheila or any Committee member as soon as possible to order same
OUR LADYS ISLAND
A bus will leave Roundwood for a pilgrimage to Our Ladys Island on Sunday 20th August. Cost is €60 per person which includes scones & tea and dinner in the Riverside Park Hotel. Names and money before 1st June, 2017 to Susan at 087 6273032.
MEN’S SHED
The SHED has been a hive of activity recently and maximum use was made of the dry spell to prepare the raised beds for planting. Our seaside readers may say that we are a bit slow off the mark but it must be remembered that we live on high ground. Our noble landlord has planted the spuds and it is somewhat ironic that following the recent visit of the English gentleman to the SHED, Pat saw fit to plant British Queens and King Edwards. It has been suggested that we mark out a ‘republican plot’ and plant a few Aran Banners.(For younger readers, these are varieties of spuds.) Our young local Councillor is always on hand to help but he was happy to give credit to the ‘other crowd’ for the load of farmyard manure. You can use your own imagination here because the words used cannot be printed. Again we extend a sincere invitation to come along to the SHED on Tuesdays between 10 and 12 but now that the gardening has commenced the SHED will be in operation on other days as well. For any information feel free to call 086 8650588 anytime.
AN TÓCHAR GAA
Alex Grey, PSquared Performance, is on hand to guide you through your fitness programme in the An Tóchar Fitness Centre. Call up or ring Alex to join any of the classes or to discuss personal training. https://www.facebook.com/psquaredperformanceGAA Cul Camps – the An Tochar Cul Camp will run from July 10th – 14th. Further information/booking available on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Good Luck to all our players who are sitting Exams in the coming weeks. Best wishes from all in An Tochar GAA. Go n-eiri libh
LOTTO RESULTS
Congratulations to Rosaleen Crean the winner of last weeks lotto draw of 15,400. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 11 & 18. There were twelve match three winners, C Starke, J Hamilton, H Kinlan, Pat & Mgt, p Walsh, E & C Kavanagh, J & S Hamilton, Patricia & Noah, Pat Molloy, Vickie, M. Collins, JETS . Next week’s jackpot will be €10,000
CEILI FIGURE DANCING
Any adults interesting in reliving their youth when we all learned to Ceili dance? There are Ceili dancing lessons in the Parish Hall in Roundwood on Wednesday nights starting at 8pm for an hour. It’s learning to ceili dance in a fun and friendly manner (solo and group dances). Just come along on the night
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the recent whist are as follows:- Top Score: Martin Byrne; Top Gent & Second Gent (shared) Richie Cullen & Paddy O’Brien; Top Lady: Mary Cullen; Second Lady: May Kenna; First Half: Kitty Kennedy; Second Half: Margaret Kennedy; Longest Sitting: Maura McHugh & Lowest Score: Mary Murphy. Raffle prizes were won by Kitty Kennedy, Maura McHugh, Richie Cullen, Marie Magee & Tom McHugh. Next whist will be on Wednesday 7th June in the Parish Centre.
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30pm. Teas served. All are welcome.
SET DANCING
Roundwood Set Dancing continues every Thursday night from 9pm til 11pm in Kavanagh’s Lounge, Roundwood. Music this month the O’Kane Family. Admission remains at €5. Beginners are always welcome along with anyone looking for a bit of exercise and a fun night out.
HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open every Sunday from 12 noon until 5 pm in The Parish Centre. Come for all your fresh bread, home baking, jams etc. There will also be pictures, home crafts, plants and more. We look forward to seeing you all. New members always welcome
ANGEL HEALING
Why not take 2 hours out of your week just for you and join us on a Monday evening at 7.30 in the Parish Hall, Roundwood. Here you will be part of a group who know that looking after their well being is so important. You will learn how to meditate and be still. To connect to your Angels and be supported by the wonderful people who have attended this group in Roundwood for 13 years. So if you would like more information you can contact me Mary Stacey on 0879819420 or just come along on the night
MEDJUGORJE
Pilgrimage To Medjugorje October 11th 2017 for a week. Cost €669.00 per person sharing. Single Room extra. €200.00 deposit secures place balance to be paid twelve weeks prior to departure. Price includes flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board accommodation in House beside the Church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje. Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking, headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin. Philip is a very experienced guide having spent over twenty five years in Medjugorje. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. For more information / booking Contact Mary King on 087 2185067
HOMESTEAD SENIOR CARE
Home Instead Senior Care – Are actively looking for carers in the Roundwood and surrounding areas to care for people in their own homes. Hours are Flexible, Part-Time, Evening and Weekend Work, Training & Experience preferred but not essential. 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