LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday April 28th. There was no jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 8, 9, 25 & 30. There was only one match three winner. Keogh Family. Next jackpot will be €20,800.      

MUSIC IN CALARY 

The first concert of Music in Calary’s 2024 season will take place at 8 pm on Friday 3rd May in Calary Church when The Dublin Viols together with soprano Aisling Kenny will perform music of the late Renaissance, mostly by English composers of the sixteenth and early seventeenth century including William Byrd. Music in Calary is delighted to be able to welcome such wonderful performers especially for the first concert of 2024. We would also like to thank Wicklow County Council for their support. 

BLESSING OF GRAVES 

Blessing of the Graves. Roundwood: Friday 14th June at 7 pm. Brockagh: Sunday 16th June after 11.30 am Mass. Glendalough: Friday 21st June at 7pm 

GOLF SOCIETY 

Results from Roundwood G.S outing to Wicklow Golf Club on 20th April. First: Mick Bolger 38pts. Second: Robert Scott 35pts. Third: Colm Gaskin 33pts. Fourth: Martin Gaffney 32pt. Fifth: Valerie Brennan 32pts. Class 1 First: David Brady 31pts. Second: Ciaran Blackbyrne 31pts. Class 2 First: Margaret Bolger 28pts. Second: Mark Burke 28pts. Class 3 First: David Power 27pts. Second: Thomas McHugh 27pts. Front 9:Darren Meany 22pts. Back 9: Declan Carstairs 17pts. Nearest Pin: Valerie Brennan. Visitors Prize: Simon Holt 27pts. Well done all. Next outing 18th May to Tulfarris Golf Club.  

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support office is open every Monday and Friday from ten to twelve o clock for anyone who needs advice or help when dealing with Cancer.   

DAY TRIP 

Day Trip to Kildare on Sunday 9th June. Visit to the Parish Church where the Relic of St. Bridget is kept, for Mass at 11 am and to visit St. Bridget’s Well, followed by some shopping time in Kildare Village. Bus will leave Roundwood at 9 am from the Parish Hall. €35 per person for Bus only. Names and money to Susan before 15th May.Susan: 087 627 3032. 

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

The Roundwood Creative Hub Market is relocating to the Roundwood AFC Family Funday at the soccer grounds for this weekend. Please note that this means the market will be held on Sunday instead of Saturday 11am til 4pm.

Local honey, eggs, home baking, fresh flowers and plants and crafts from local producers. The market needs community support to keep running so please support our local crafters and producers. 

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery Monday 29th July 2024. Prices: €90 per person contact Mary at 087 6595381for further details. 

Annual Holiday Donegal 30th September to the 4th Oct 2024. Now taking deposits contact Mary at 087 6595381 for further details. Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single Room Supplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) = €550  Price includes Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Coach 

SPRING CLEAN  

Roundwood Tidy Towns have registered for the National Spring Clean again this year. If you wish to do a litter pick in your area send an email to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040so we can get bags, gloves, etc. to you. Every little helps

MUSIC BREAK 

Westport Country Music Break 6-day Tour, from 20th to 25th October 2024. Music includes Declan Nerney, Trevor Mayles, Shaun Carrigan and more. Day tours; day tour Achill Island, Castlebar, Doolaugh Valley & Kylmore. Optional trip to Knock on free day. 5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Westport Woods Hotel. Price €549 pp sharing / €125 extra for Single room. For more information contact Susan at 087-6273032. €200 deposit before 15th July. Full payment by 1st September 2024. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next Whist Wednesday May 1st 8pm in the parish hall. 

45 CARD GAME 

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

MEDITATION CLASSES 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness. Join me for two very exciting events happening at the Annamoe Centre Co.Wicklow. Thursday 25th of April Haven Circle @ Annamoe Centre an evening to relax let go and enjoy a guided meditation & lots more.
Time 7:30-9:00pm. Sound Bath & Breathe Work – Thursday 16th of May @ AnnamoeCentre immerse yourself in an evening of sound with crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls & so much more using our breath to guide us into a deeply relaxing state. Time7:30pm-9:00pm
Reiki 1:1 Healings available morning & evenings appointments.
Booking is essential for these events, please contact Sue 0872750335 for booking & more info.

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 9thMay 2024 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.    

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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for the paper.     

MUSIC IN CALARY

The first concert of Music in Calary’s 2024 season will take place at 8 pm on Friday 3rd May in Calary Church when The Dublin Viols together with soprano Aisling Kenny will perform music of the late Renaissance, mostly by English composers of the sixteenth and early seventeenth century including William Byrd. Music in Calary is delighted to be able to welcome such wonderful performers especially for the first concert of 2024. We would also like to thank Wicklow County Council for their support. 

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday April 21st. There was no jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 7, 14, 23 & 24. There were eight match three winners. Fiona Timmons, Joe Kavanagh, Emma Lyons, Carol Connor, J.J R.H. Kate Linnane, Mark Burke & Nisha. Next jackpot will be €20,500.      

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support office is open every Monday and Friday from ten to twelve o clock for anyone who needs advice or help when dealing with Cancer.  The now famous East Coast Radio Coffee Morning will be held in Kavanagh’s Pub Roundwood on Friday the 26th of April starting at 9 am with all proceeds raised on the day going directly to Roundwood Cancer Support. Lots of lovely cakes tea coffee and entertainment on the day as well as spot prizes 

SISTER MARY KILLEEN 

Sister Mary Killeen from  Mukuru Promotion Centre, Nairobi, Kenya will be taking part in the service at Calary Church on Sunday 28 April. All are welcome. It will be the only chance to meet her this year as pressures back in the slums of Nairobi, have meant her visit to Ireland has been cut short. 

As the Director of Mukuru Promotion Centre for 39 years, she and the other Sisters of Mercy, have been helping the poor and disadvantaged in the Nairobi slums.   CalaryChurch has been supporting Sr Mary for over 20 years. 

If perchance the 9.30 service is too early, but you would like to help her work, a donation may be given to any member of Calary Parish. Every cent is valuable and is spent wisely.  

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns in the Parish Hall from 11am til 4pm. Local honey, eggs, home baking, fresh flowers and plants and crafts from local producers. The market needs community support to keep running so please support our local crafters and producers. 

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery Monday 29th July 2024. 

10.00am Depart Roundwood for day trip

11.00am Arrival at Botanic Gardens for Tea/coffee & Scones.

1.00pm Depart Botanic Gardens and visit Glasnevin cemetery

3.00pm Depart Glasnevin Cemetery

3.30pm 2 Course meal in the Lucan Spa Hotel.

6.30pm Approximate Arrival time back in Roundwood

Prices: €90 per person contact Mary at 087 6595381for further details.

Annual Holiday 

Donegal 30th September to the 4th Oct 2024. Now taking deposits contact Mary at087 6595381for further details. Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single Room Supplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) = €550 

Price includes Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Coach

APRIL SPRING CLEAN  

Roundwood Tidy Towns have registered for the National Spring Clean again this year. If you wish to do a litter pick in your area send an email to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040so we can get bags, gloves, etc. to you. Every little he

MUSIC BREAK 

Westport Country Music Break 6-day Tour, from 20th to 25th October 2024. Music includes Declan Nerney, Trevor Mayles, Shaun Carrigan and more. Day tours; day tour Achill Island, Castlebar, Doolaugh Valley & Kylmore. Optional trip to Knock on free day. 5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Westport Woods Hotel. Price €549 pp sharing / €125 extra for Single room. For more information contact Susan at 087-6273032. €200 deposit before 15th July. Full payment by 1st September 2024. 

BINGO 

Bingo Sunday 28th April 3pm Annamoe Community Centre. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of whist held 17th April. Top Score: May Kenna. First Gent: Tiny Shortt. Second Gent: Nan Wolohan. First Lady: Maura McHugh. Second Lady: Patricia Byrne. Frist Half: Richie Cullen. Second Half: Jimmy Molloy. Lowest Score: Ann Pierce. Longest Sitting: Mary Pierce. Raffle Prizes: Richie Cullen and Jimmy Molloy. Next Whist Wednesday May 1st 8pm in the parish hall. 

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE 2024  

Pilgrimage to knock will be on Saturday 27th April 2024. Bus leaving the square Rathdrum 7.30 am. Roundwood 8am breakfast and dinner in Tyrrells pass castle €80 per person all money to be paid before Easter 30th March. Contact Susan 0876273032.  

45 CARD GAME  

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

 MEDITATION CLASSES 

 Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness. Join me for two very exciting events happening at the Annamoe Centre Co.Wicklow. Thursday 25th of April Haven Circle @ Annamoe Centre an evening to relax, let go and enjoy a guided meditation & lots more.
Time 7:30-9:00pm. Sound Bath & Breathe Work – Thursday 16th of May @ AnnamoeCentre immerse yourself in an evening of sound with crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls & so much more using our breath to guide us into a deeply relaxing state. Time7:30pm-9:00pm
Reiki 1:1 Healings available morning & evenings appointments.
Booking is essential for these events, please contact Sue 0872750335 for booking & more info.

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday25th April 2024 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.    

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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for the paper.     

HISTORICAL TALK 

Roundwood & District Historical, Folklore & Archaeological Society. A local history talk, about Junkers 52 which crashed in the Dublin / Wicklow mountains 12 August 1946 will take place in the Parish Hall on Tuesday 23 April at 8 pm. Presented by Bill Nelson. 

He will describe events surrounding the accident. A flight left Paris Le Bourget for Dublin airport on 12 August 1946. There were five crew and 21 passengers. It never arrived at its destination. The passengers were French Girl guides invited by their Irish counterparts to relieve their wartime tribulations. Due to a miracle and several lucky episodes, all the occupants survived. This is a great story of resilience, perseverance, and the will to survive. 

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday April 14th. There was no jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 3, 8, 23 & 24. There were eleven match three winners. T.E.A. Joseph McDonnell, Donna, J Giffney, Danny, Melaine O’Brien, Evelyn Morgan, Karen Murdock, Helen Coleman, G Hughes & John Kenny . Next jackpot will be €20,200.      

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support office is open every Monday and Friday from ten to twelve o clock for anyone who needs advice or help when dealing with Cancer.  The now famous East Coast Radio Coffee Morning will be held in Kavanagh’s Pub Roundwood on Friday the 26th of April starting at 9 am with all proceeds raised on the day going directly to Roundwood Cancer Support. Lots of lovely cakes tea coffee and entertainment on the day as well as spot prizes 

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns on April 20th in the Parish Hall from 11amuntil 4pm. Local honey, eggs, home baking, fresh flowers and plants and crafts from local producers. The market needs community support to keep running so please support our local crafters and producers. 

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Roundwood Active Retirement updates. Active Retirement exercise class by SielBleuIreland. Starting Thursday 18th April at Roundwood Parish Hall. This will commence with an 8 week programme, running weekly from 12:30-13:30pm until Thursday June 6th. All welcome €10 per session 

Trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery Monday 29th July 2024. 

10.00am Depart Roundwood for day trip

11.00am Arrival at Botanic Gardens for Tea/coffee & Scones.

1.00pm Depart Botanic Gardens and visit Glasnevin cemetery

3.00pm Depart Glasnevin Cemetery

3.30pm 2 Course meal in the Lucan Spa Hotel.

6.30pm Approximate Arrival time back in Roundwood

Prices: €90 per person contact Mary at 087 6595381for further details.

Annual Holiday 

Donegal 30th September to the 4th Oct 2024. Now taking deposits contact Mary at 087 6595381for further details. Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single Room Supplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) = €550

Price includes Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Coach

APRIL SPRING CLEAN  

Roundwood Tidy Towns have registered for the National Spring Clean again this year. If you wish to do a litter pick in your area send an email to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040so we can get bags, gloves, etc. to you. Every little helps

MUSIC BREAK 

Westport Country Music Break 6-day Tour, from 20th to 25th October 2024. Music includes Declan Nerney, Trevor Mayles, Shaun Carrigan and more. Day tours; day tour Achill Island, Castlebar, Doolaugh Valley & Kylmore. Optional trip to Knock on free day. 5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Westport Woods Hotel. Price €549 pp sharing / €125 extra for Single room. For more information contact Susan at 087-6273032. €200 deposit before 15th July. Full payment by 1st September 2024. 

BINGO 

Bingo Sunday 28th April 3pm Annamoe Community Centre. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

MEN’S SHED  

Roundwood Men’s Shed: The Shed continues to meet every Tuesday in Knockraheenat Pat Carr’s place (A98 AH02) from 10 to 12 a.m. approximately. We care and listen and share over a cuppa or two. Occasionally we break into song and we have a few fine musicians and singers in our ranks. The experts tell us that music is good for the soul and the mental health of all. 

We do some gentle exercises and recently we have been planting trees along the Vartry Trail.
We are planning to pay a visit to Leinster House on Thursday 25 April for a conducted tour and we also plan to visit the National Ploughing Championships where we have been promised VIP treatment. New faces will be very welcome in the Shed. For further information feel free to call or text 086 8650588 at any time.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE 2024  

Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Saturday 27th April 2024. Bus leaving the square Rathdrum 7.30 am. Roundwood 8am breakfast and dinner in Tyrrells pass castle €80 per person all money to be paid before Easter 30th March. Contact Susan 0876273032.  

45 CARD GAME  

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

HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN HOLISTIC HEALING & WELLNESS. 

New Guided Meditation Classes in Roundwood Parish Hall – Every Monday evening, no experience necessary. €12 per class. Booking essential. Welcoming new clients for 1:1 Reiki energy healing appointments. 1:1 Meditation & Mindfulness, Angel & Oracle card readings.
Morning & Evening appointments available. For more information on any of the events or to book please contact Sue 0872750335

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 25th April 2024 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.    

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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for the paper.