ACCESS TO LUGGALA
In line with the new Government Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no access to Luggala Estate from Thursday, October 22nd until Tuesday 1st December. Access will be reviewed at that date in line with any new government guidelines.
GOLF SOCIETY RESULTS
Results from our Francis Lawless memorial outing to Druids Glen on Saturday 17th October as follows: First: Donny O’Reilly 39pts. Second: Ciaran Blackbyrne 37pts. Third: Glen Hughes 34pts. Fourth: Sean Bury 34pts. Fifth: Danielle Singleton 33pts. Class 1 First: Valerie Brennan 32pts. Second: Denis Healy 32pts. Class 2 First: Deirdre Carroll 33pts. Second: John Dowling 29pts. Class 3 First: Tony Byrne 28pts. Second: David Power 28pts. Front Nine: Paul Gaskin 18pts. Back Nine: Simon Carroll 15pts. Visitor’s Prize: Reece Scott 31pts. Well done to all.
ROAD TO ROUNDWOOD
Calling All Landlords: Road to Roundwood are looking to rent a house in the vicinity of the village for a two year lease. Project backed by local people in the community. Rent guaranteed by Department of Social Protection. Trades people in the group who have the ability to complete any cosmetic upgrades required (under the direction of the landlord) at zero labour cost. Be part of an amazing project to help a family fleeing conflict to avoid Direct Provision and be welcomed in our community. Contact Tomas on 087 9833896.
PARISH OFFICE
Due to Level 5 Restrictions the Parish Office is closed until further notice. If you require a Priest – Fr. Owen is available on 01 2818149 and Fr. Derek Doyle (Rathdrum) is available on 0404 46229
ROUNDWOOD CANCER SUPPORT
Roundwood Cancer Centre is closed for the time being due to the recent Covid restrictions. Hospital pick-ups and drop off will still continue. For further information please phone 087 6062072 or check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/roundwoodcancersupport
ROUNDWOOD MARKET
The Market is now closed due to Covid restrictions but will be open on 6th, 13th and 20th December.
COVID HELPLINE
The Wicklow County Council’s COVID-19 Community Call Helpline is still operational between 9am – 5pm every day, 7 days a week. Our team of dedicated staff are here to help the elderly and vulnerable people who need urgent assistance at this time. FREE Phone: 1800 868 399TEXT: 087 245 687. Email: CovidSupport@wicklowcoco.ie
MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA GREENWAY
Newtown 2050 is looking at the feasibility of joining up the beach at Kilcoole with Glendalough over a Greenway – a cycle and walking trail. The final route of the proposed greenway is not confirmed at this stage. In addition to the greenway, this Project is exploring the creation of The Nine Village Federation to promote sustainable economic benefits for all in the project area, including Roundwood, Annamoe and Laragh. In time they imagine this Federation of Villages adopting the Greenway as their own and with that identity, promoting the area as an area of outstanding beauty, ‘green’ and special where sustainable living practices can be established. The group are really keen to get the word out about this project and encourage engagement with their survey from people in the Roundwood and Annamoe area.
There are 2 versions of the survey available; Survey 1 is for the general public https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MountainsToSeaGreenway.
Survey 2 is the business community survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/M2S-Greenway-Businesswhich is looking to gauge how businesses might benefit from the proposed development of the Mountains to the Sea Greenway. The business sectors include local B&B/self-catering, farming, hotel/accommodation, restaurants/cafes/pubs, visitor/activity providers, retail, caravan/camping and arts/culture, etc.
For more information on the project click one of the survey links.
LOTTO
The lotto remains suspended for the moment.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes contact Margaret Bolger the email address is mgtbolger@gmail.com
ALONE HELPLINE
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people is operating a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland. Contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 if you have concerns about your own wellbeing, or the wellbeing of an older person you know. Further information can be found on www.alone.ie.