LOTTO
There was no draw held this week. The next draw will be held on Sunday May 21st and the jackpot will be €10,600.
100 YEARS
Roundwood National School is celebrating 100 years this year and are collecting photos over the 100 years. If you have 6th class group photos, junior infants group photos, group photos of confirmations, communions, group outings and special events or any other items of interest in relation to the schools, please contact paulineheatly@gmail.com
BAT WALK
As part of the development of a Community Biodiversity Action Plan for Roundwood a bat walk will take place on Tuesday the 23rd of May starting from outside the Parish Hall at 9pm. All members of the community will be most welcome.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Senior’s Bingo Sunday May 21st at 3pm in Annamoe Centre. There will be no Bingo in June. Roundwood ARA day trip to Belfast Monday 14th August cost €90 per head this includes Entrance fee to Titanic Museum, Guided Tour of Belfast, stop off for tea and scones on the way and 2 course dinner on the way back. All enquiries to Mary at 087 6595381
SOCIAL WHIST
Result from Whist held May 10th. Top Score: Catherine Doyle. First Gent: Kay Plunkett. Second Gent: Ann Pierce. First Lady: Evelyn O’Neill. Second Lady: Ann Wolohan. Longest Sitting: Patricia Byrne. Lowest Score: Monica Brady. First Half: Bernie McGovern. Second Half: Michael McGovern. Raffle won by, Richie Cullen, Michael McGovern, May Kenna, Bernie McGovern. Next whist is Wednesday May 24th at 8pm on the Parish Hall.
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES
Roundwood Cemetery blessing of the graves will take place on Friday 16th June at 7.30 pm
HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN HOLISTIC HEALING & WELLNESS
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wide range of benefits, so if you suffer from any disease within the body or
are just looking to try something new then this is the treatment for you.
For more information, please contact 0872750335 .
Email – hummingbirdhaven01@gmail.com
NATURE SPOTTING
Help us with our Roundwood & District Community Biodiversity Action Plan by submitting your sightings of birds, insects, mammals, flowers and all the wildlife you see in the area on the National Biodiversity Database https://records.biodiversityireland.ie/ . There’s lots of help with identification online, so get spotting and recording! The National Biodiversity Data Centre works to make biodiversity data and information more freely available in order to better understand and assist the protection of Ireland’s biodiversity. By recording your sighting you are adding to this important scientific knowledge through citizen science. There is also a county league. Wicklow is currently 6th so let’s see can we help move Wicklow up that table!
MOBILE LIBRARY
Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 18th May from 10am 4th 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.
JOHNSTOWN CASTLE TOUR
There will be a day trip to Johnstown castle Wexford on Saturday 27th May 2023. Leaving Roundwood at 8.30 am via Ashford. Price includes tea scones on arrival. Tickets to castle garden museum bus and car show and dinner on the way home. Price €90 names ASAP. To book contact Susan on 0876273032
PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimage Medjugorje October 4th 2023 for a week. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. Cost of both dates is € 799.00. Insurance is optional. For more information and booking: Contact Group Leader – Mary King on 087 2185067
45 CARD GAME
45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8pm. Teas served. All are welcome.
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