50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
President Erskine Childers 50th Anniversary Commemoration Derralossary Church, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. Sunday 17th November 2024. 14:00 Guest of Honour: AnTánaiste. Micheál Martin T.D. Minister for Foreign Affairs & Minister for Defence. The Defence Forces will participate. Please Park at Roundwood Cemetery. A minivan shuttle will be available at that point. Refreshments afterwards in Roundwood Parish Hall
LOTTO
Results of the draw held on 13th October. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 5, 7, 19 & 24. There were three match three winners. Thomas Gaffney, Joanne Eagers and Frank Dunleavey. Next week’s jackpot will be €11,800.
CONCERT IN CALARY FOR SISTER MARY KILLEEN
Calary Church is delighted to host a concert together with an optional supper in aid of the work being done by Sister Mary Killeen in Mukuru, Nairobi. This has always been a fantastic night and raises very important funding for the street children in Mukuru. The artists performing at the concert this year will be Clare McCague (harp) and Catrina Scullion (soprano) .
Tickets for the concert, which begins at 8 pm, are €20. The additional cost for the supper is €30 per person. The supper will commence at 6 pm. Payment may be by cash or cheque or card at the door. To book tickets, please ring (01) 2818118 or email derekneilson11@gmail.com. When replying. please confirm if you want to book for the concert or for the concert and the supper.
SAVE THE DATE
Roundwood & Moneystown Parish Sale of Work takes place Sunday 1st December 12-4pm at Aras An Tochar.
SOCIAL WHIST
Next Whist Wednesday October 16th in the Parish Hall at 8pm.
CARERS NEEDED
Wicklow Community Services – caring in the Community since 1985. Carers needed in Roundwood! Are you interested in being a carer? Join our team, who have been in the community for nearly 40 years. Premium rates on Saturdays and Sundays – Starting wage €15.18 going up to €16.85 – Continuous paid training – Travel expenses – Rewarding Career– Flexible hours – Career Development – Helping people make a positive difference in their lives and much more. Please contact us on 0404 69188 or email us at office.admin1@wcfs.ie for further information
HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN
Holistic Healing & Wellness. Sound Bath & Breath Work – Thursday 17th of Octoberimmerse 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. A hugely popular evening booking is essential.
Time 7:30pm-9:00pm
Reiki 1:1 morning & evenings appointments.
Would you like to improve your sleep, lower your blood pressure, ease the aches & pains, balance your immune system, then Reiki is the perfect choice to help you bring the body back into balance.For more information & bookings contact Sue 0872750335
45 CARD GAME
45 Card Game: every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 pm. Teas served. All are welcome
DEMENTIA SUPPORT
Volunteers sought to support a local family in the Roundwood area. Wicklow Dementia Support (WDS) is seeking volunteers
ALZPALS is a befriending service which supports people with dementia who are living at home. We are looking for volunteers to become a friend to someone with Dementia. Volunteers are required to drop in to visit a person with dementia once a week for two hours and give their carer a break.
Full free training and ongoing mentoring provided.If you feel you can help, please complete an application form using the link below.https://www.wicklowdementiasupport.ie/volunteering-application-form/]Wicklow Dementia Support (WDS) is seeking volunteers or call Kate on 085 1345128
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Active Retirement dates for your diary! Bingo Annamoe Community Centre Sunday Oct 20th 3pm. Christmas Bingo Sunday 24th November (last bingo of 2024)
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.
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 somegentle exercises and recently we have been planting trees along the Vartry Trail. New faces will be very welcome in the Shed. For further information feel free to call or text 086 8650588 at any time.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday24th
October 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.