HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society. The next lecture of the Roundwood Historical Society will take place on Tuesday 29th March at 8.00pm in the Parish Hall Roundwood when the speaker will be Paddy Bowe and his subject ‘Gardening from the beginning of time’. Paddy Bowe is a distinguished garden historian and among his publications are ‘Gardens of the Roman World’. He has led garden tours to many countries including Italy, Greece and Egypt. His lecture will take us to fascinating gardens and will be a virtual tour of many great gardens of the world including ‘The Hanging Gardens of Babylon’.  All welcome, you don’t have to be a member of the society to attend. Entrance fee €5 for non-members and €3 for members.  For more details contact : 085 8600710. 

DAFFODIL DAY  

The annual collection for Daffodil Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will take place at all masses this weekend, the 19th and 20th of March outside Moneystown and Roundwood Churches at the Saturday and Sunday masses. Your continued support for this worthy cause is greatly appreciated.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM   

The Roundwood & District Community Council AGM will now take place on Monday the 21st of March in Roundwood Parish Hall at 8pm. All members of the community are most welcome.

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday 13th March. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 11,16, 17 & 22. There were four match three winners. Helen, Catherine & Oliver, Bernard Quinn and Shane & Shauna. Next week’s jackpot will be €13,900. 

MENS SHED  

Roundwood Men’s Shed: Story telling, listening, caring, making new friends, gardening, tree planting, wood carving and basic woodworking are just some of our activities. We meet in our Shed at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen on Tuesdays from 10 to 12. The kettle is the most important tool we have and all visitors are welcomed with open arms. You will be helping us and hopefully yourself if you come along. Sometimes it is in giving that we receive. The ‘lockdown’ for the past two years has taken its toll on our shed and the 400 other sheds throughout the country. So please spread the word. For further information feel free to call 086 8650588 at any time. 

45 CARD GAME 

45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8pm. Teas served.  All are welcome.   

BINGO 

Roundwood Active Retirement group are delighted to announce that bingo will return to the Annamoe Centre on Sunday 20th of March at 3pm. All members, friends & family are most welcome. 

CLIMB WITH CHARLIE WALK  

In conjunction with “Climb with Charlie Walk ” Roundwood Hillwalkers will be climbing Djouce Mountain on Saturday 2nd April 2022.  Assembling at Roundwood Parish Hall at 10am. This event is open to all members of the community. For enquiries contact 086 3733390 or 087 2067607.  

INDOOR BOWLS 

Indoor Bowls has resumed in Annamoe Centre on Tuesday nights at 8pm. We are looking for new members to come along and enjoy the game. Bowls is very social and a great way to meet new people.

 
TEXT ALERT SERVICE 

Following on the recent spate of robberies in the area it’s a good time to remind people of the presence of the Roundwood & District Text Alert Service. This service is in operation since 2014 and has proven to be of great benefit. The Gardaí send out short text alerts regarding issues of importance to the community such as suspicious activities, break-ins, events likely to impact on the community, etc. 

A contribution of €10.00 is requested on joining the scheme. This covers the cost of the texts and running the scheme. It is very easy to join. Pick up a form in Roundwood Parish Hall or download it here http://www.roundwood.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TA-Sign-Up-Form.pdf. Fill in your details and pop it into the Roundwood Lotto Box above the ATM machine in Centra Roundwood. If you have changed your phone number since you signed up to the text alert service please email your name and new telephone number to info@roundwood.ie so that your details can be updated. Any queries please email info@roundwood.ie 

KNOCK TRIP 

There will be a Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 23rd April 2022 leaving Rathdrum Square at 7.15 am and leaving Laragh at 7.30am and Roundwood 8.am. Price per person is €75 which includes breakfast, dinner and bus all money. To be paid in full before 1st April and names as soon as possible. For more information contact Susan O’Neill 087 6273032

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE  

May 11th for one week. Accompanied by Spiritual Directors Fr Pat Madden and Deacon Pat O’Connell. Cost €729.00 which includes Insurance Aer Lingus flight; Half board accommodation beside Church; transfers to and from Medjugorje., For more information and bookings contact Group Leader Mary King on 087 2185067  

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 24th March from 10am until 11.15am and also from 2.10pm until 4.30pm. Come along and join the library. It’s a free service and is a fantastic way to pick up any book that suits your reading interests.  

CANCER SUPPORT 

Our centre is now open. Hospital transport is being provided as per usual. Counselling for cancer sufferers and their family is available. Reflexology, massage and other therapies are available also. If you would like any further information regarding any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us on 086 1534011 or call into the office for a chat.  

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