PLOUGHING SOCIETY 

Roundwood Ploughing Society were extremely lucky with glorious weather and held their annual Ploughing match last Saturday the 22nd of February.  Special thanks isextended to Paul Delamere, Eoin O’Toole and Judy O’Toole for providing the site, the Judges, Competitors and our many sponsors without whom we could not run this event and to whom we are very grateful to for their continued support.  

Sincere thanks to Helen, Michael and the Staff of the Roundwood Inn for providing the beautiful meal for all those who ploughed on the day and Joe Kavanagh for the use of his premises for all our meetings during the year. 

CHEF IRELAND 2025 JUNIOR CHEF OF THE YEAR 

Congratulations to Donal Byrne from Trooperstown, who was the overall winner of Chef Ireland Junior Chef of the Year, last week. Donal won 5 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze) in the event, at the Irish Culinary Championships in the RDS. He also won the FSPA Hygiene Award. 

AGRICULTURAL SHOW 

Roundwood Agricultural Show and Street Party will take place on Sunday the 4th of August 2025. A meeting to discuss ideas for this year’s Show will take place on Wednesday 26th of February in Roundwood Parish Hall at 8.15pm. Anyone with ideas or suggestions or who would like to help out with the organisation of the event are most welcome to attend.  

HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM 

The Roundwood and District Historical Society will be holding their AGM on Tuesday the 25th February and 7.30 in Kavanagh’s pub. Attendees will be shown how to access the Irish Community Archive website, a platform to a wide variety of historical articles and pictures. All welcome. Come and make history together! Do you have a story to tell? 

LOTTO  

Results of the draw held on February 23rd. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 18, 25, 26 & 29. There was one match three winner. Caragh Quinn. Next week’s jackpot will be €16,600.    

PERSONAL ALARMS 

The Roundwood and District Community Council are registered to administer the senior alert scheme which provides grants to elderly people towards the provision of personal alarms through the Senior Alert Scheme. The personal alarm offers reassurance to allow independent living, safe in the knowledge that you can quickly be in contact with a family member or neighbour in the event of an emergency. It provides security and peace of mind. If you would like more information, please call 086 8055040 or email sascontact123@gmail.com 

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results for Monday, 17th February 2025, 5 table Mitchell. N/S 1st Monica Brady and Catherine McGillycuddy. 2nd Rowena Brady and Maria Magee. E/W 1st Gertie Fee and Bridie Nolan. 2nd Marie Kavanagh and Brid Clancy. Bridge is held in the Roundwood Community Hall every Monday, commencing at 19:30. New players/members welcomed. Contact Seamus Kennedy 087 2452 903 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of whist held on February 19th Top Score: Shay Brady, First Gent: Tiny Shortt. Second Gent: Jimmy Molloy. First Lady: Catherine Doyle. Second Lady: Mary Pierce. First Half: May Kenna. Second Half: Maura McHugh. Longest Sitting: Marie Magee. Lowest Score: Mick Whelan. Raffle Prizes: Catherine Doyle, Tiny Shortt, Mary Pierce, May Kenna, & Margaret Kennedy. Next Whist will take place onWednesday March 5th starting at 8.00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of cards with us. 

PILGRIMAGE 

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje: April 29th for one week. For more information, please contact Mary King on 087 2185067 

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE 

Knock Pilgrimage: There will be a Pilgrimage to Knock on Divine Mercy Sunday, 27th April 2025. Leaving Memorial Park., Rathdrum at 7.30 am Sharp, and Roundwood at 8 am. €80 per person, including Breakfast, Dinner and Bus. Contact Susan at 087 627 3032. Names and payment before March 1st 

FATIMA  

There will be a Pilgrimage to Fatima from the 11th – 15th June 2025.Cost €749.00 pp Sharing / €200.00 extra Single room. Names + €200.00 Deposit before 28th February 2025.Contact Susan at 087-6273032 

CARD GAME 

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

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.   

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 paper. the