MUSIC IN CALARY

Calary Church is delighted to once again host a Concert in aid of the work 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. This year, the music will be provided by Fionn O hAlmhain (bass and traditional musician) along with Luke Lally Maguire (piano) and Mossie Nolan (bouzouki) who will play and sing Lieder, Arias and traditional music. Tickets for the concert, which will take place at 8 pm on Friday 6 October, are €20. For more information or to book tickets, please ring me at (01) 2818118 or email derekneilson11@gmail.com.

CREATIVE HUB

The Roundwood Creative Hub is a new crafter’s retail space in the Roundwood Parish Hall taking place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. October dates: 1st and 15th from 11 am until 4 pm. There are over 20 craft stalls to browse and refreshments available. Follow Roundwood Creative Hub on Facebook for latest updates

LOTTO

Results of the lotto draw held on Sunday 1^st October. There was no jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 7, 19, 20 & 25. There were eight match three winners. Mary Power, Jamie Ferguson, Suzanne Dunleavy, Frank Dunleavy, John & Jennie, No name, Noeleen Cleary and Kathleen Martin. Next week’s jackpot will be €12,400.

BRIDGE RESULTS

Friday, 22d Sept 2023, 3 tables N/S Rory Egan and Seamus Kennedy. E/W Elizabeth Belton and Philomena Kenna, Monday, 25^th September 2023, 5 tables. N/S 1^st Catherine Halligan and Monica Brady.2^nd Margaret Byrne and Maura Gaskin. E/W 1^st Brid Clancy and Catherine McGillycuddy. 2^nd Marion Davis and Seamus Kennedy. Bridge is played in the community centre on Monday evenings at 19:30 and on Friday mornings at 10:00

BRIDGE LESSONS 

The Contract Bridge Association of Ireland has embarked on a Bridge Lessons Initiative nationally, to get more new people playing Bridge and join Bridge clubs. Here in Wicklow, our own Rory Egan of Grand Master Bridge, a past resident of Roundwood and now currently living in Rathdrum, has agreed to do a course for Absolute Beginners in Roundwood Parish Hall every Monday morning starting on the 9th of October.

They are inviting anyone from Wicklow who is interested in cards, fun and great company, to consider taking up this great game of Bridge. To this point, Rory will be starting an introduction to Bridge course for absolute beginners on Monday Mornings in Roundwood: Said Rory “This is a 10-week course suitable for people who wish to take up Bridge. We will take people through a step-by-step introduction to the great game of Bridge. A full set of notes will be provided after each lesson, why not spread the word to relatives and friends to let them know what a great game this is? This course is commencing on Monday the 9th of October from 10am to 12noon in Roundwood Parish Hall, Opposite the church You can book directly on the websitwww.grandmasterbridge.com or send an email rory@grandmasterbridge.com or contact Rory himself at 086 8192765.

ANNAMOE BOWLS

Indoor bowls is back in the Annamoe Centre on Tuesday nights at 8pm all are welcome if you were with us before welcome back and if it’s your first time welcome. We will show you how to play and have a fun night.

100TH BIRTHDAY 

Adolf Bader of Annamoe celebrated his 100th birthday on September 4th and he would like to thank everyone for the many good wishes, cards and gifts he received to celebrate his day.

HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN 

Holistic Healing & Wellness 1:1 Appointments for Reiki & Rahanni Restore, Renew & Rebalance. The next Haven mediation is Friday the 13th October @ 7:30pm. Booking is essential. Location Annamoe Community Centre. For further information please contact 0872750335.

MEN’S SHED

Roundwood Men’s Shed: The shed is open on Tuesdays between 10 and 12 and is located at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen (A98AH02). Our agenda is wide and varied – a bit like ‘whatever you’re having yourself’. Mostly though, the shed is about listening and caring and sharing. Our meetings begin with some gentle exercises for those so inclined. But the tea and chat with cake and biscuits is an integral part of what we are all about.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT  

Next Bingo Sunday 22nd Oct and Sunday Nov 19^th at 3pm Annamoe Community Centre.  All enquiries to Mary Flanagan at 087 6595381

MOBILE LIBRARY  

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 5^th of October 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.

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

 

VARIETY GROUP AGM

The Roundwood Variety Group AGM will be held in Room 1 of the Parish Hall in Roundwood at 19:30 on Tuesday the 26th of September. All are welcome to come along to find out more about our group and/or join the committee. The group would be delighted to see some new faces.

MUSIC IN CALARY 

The prestigious Cassiopeia Winds Quintet will perform a concert at 8 pm on Thursday 14th September in Calary Church (A98 H766) playing pieces by Claude Arrieu, Maurice Ravel, Jean Francaix, Francis Poulenc and Jean-Michel Damase.

Tickets for the concert are €18 and €15 for concessions and may be purchased by cash or cheque at the door or direct to the Music in Calary bank account. To book tickets for the concert or for more information, email derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118.

CULTURE NIGHT AT CALARY 

There will be a special evening of music for you on Culture Night in Calary Church (A98 H766) on Friday 22 September starting at 8 pm when the international soprano and Greystones resident, Catherine Redding, will sing accompanied by Rachel Factor on the harpsichord.

As this is part of Culture Night, there will be no charge and there is no need to book, just come along and enjoy the fantastic singing and playing. Music in Calary would like to thank Wicklow County Council’s Arts Office for their support for this concert.

LOTTO

Results of the lotto draw held on Sunday 10^th September. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were 6, 13, 16 & 23. There were three match three winners. L & L Taylor, David Price and Margaret Allen. Next week’s jackpot will be €11,500.

SOCCER AGM 

Roundwood AFC are having their AGM on Monday 18th September in the clubhouse, Varty Grounds at 8pm.  All motions and nominations to be sent to the Club Secretary, Ken Greene, Roundwood AFC, Vartry Grounds, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow in writing prior to the AGM.  All new members very welcome.

GOLF SOCIETY

Results of President Willie Kenna’s Prize held in Coollattin G.C on Saturday 9th September. Overall, First Prize: Tony Beckwith 36pt. Second Prize: Ger Murphy 33pts. Third Prize: Robert Scott 33pts. Fourth Prize; Liam Finnerty 33pts. Fifth Prize: Orla McCarthy 32pts. Category winners were Category 1 First: Declan Carstairs 31pst. Second: Eoin Mason 31pts. Category 2 First: Thomas McHugh 31pts. Second: Enda Kavanagh 28pts. Category 3 First: John Staunton 31pts. Second: Shay Byrne 27pts. Front 9 winner David Brady 16pts. Back 9 winner Ciaran Blackbyrne 16pts. Nearest the Pin: winner Robert Scott. Visitor’s Prize: Padraig Nolan 30 pts. Well done to all the prize winners.

BRIDGE 

Roundwood Diamond Bridge Club will be restarting on Monday nights at 19:30 in the Community Hall. There will also be a session on Friday mornings, starting at 09:45. New members are welcome to both sessions. Further information, if required text: Seamus Kennedy at 087-2452903.

CREATIVE HUB

The Roundwood Creative Hub is a new craft retail space in Roundwood Parish Hall providing crafters with an outlet to display and sell their hand-crafted products to the public. and running from 11am until 4pm there is over 20 crafters booked in to the venue and there are refreshments and seating available. Running monthly to begin there’s a wide variety of different crafts and products on offer. With free entry and free parking, it makes an ideal Sunday outing

UKULELE PLAYERS 

Roundwood Ukulele Players will resume strumming and singing in Roundwood Parish Hall. The ukulele class is for Adult Beginners and is open to everyone and anyone, but mostly to those who would love to sing and learn a new instrument but have never taken the plunge before! Contact Linda on 087-9729956 to enquire about the morning or evening classes.

HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN 

Holistic Healing & Wellness. Upcoming events. “Journey through the Chakras” a 7-week course starting Sept 20th @ 7:30pm. The next Guided Meditation is Thursday 21st @ 7: 30pm.Booking is essential.1:1 Appointments for Reiki & Rahanni. Location Annamoe Community Centre. Please contact 0872750335 for bookings & more Info.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT  

Senior’s Bingo starts at 3pm Annamoe Community Centre. There will be no Bingo in Sept. Next Bingo Sunday 22nd Oct and Sunday Nov 19^th

Roundwood Active Retirement Annual Trip staying at the Clonakilty Park Hotel (this is the same hotel as last year very popular and good value) There are still places available. The 2nd of October to the 6th October 2023. 4 nights and 5 days. Tours of Kerry, including Killarney, Kenmare, Dingle etc. Cost 425 euro per person sharing. Cost 485 euro for single room (there are limited single spaces available). Total cost includes bus to and from Roundwood, daily tours around County Kerry, Bed, Breakfast and evening dinner with music every night in the bar. All enquiries to Mary Flanagan at 0876595381

MOBILE LIBRARY  

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 21st September 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.

 

SOCCER AGM 

Roundwood AFC are having their AGM on Monday 18th September in the clubhouse, Varty Grounds at 8pm.  All motions and nominations to be sent to the Club Secretary, Ken Greene, Roundwood AFC, Vartry Grounds, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow in writing prior to the AGM.  All new members very welcome.

MUSIC IN CALARY

The prestigious Cassiopeia Winds Quintet will perform a concert at 8 pm on Thursday 14th September in Calary Church (A98 H766) playing pieces by Claude Arrieu, Maurice Ravel, Jean Francaix, Francis Poulenc and Jean-Michel Damase.

Tickets for the concert are €18 and €15 for concessions and may be purchased by cash or cheque at the door or direct to the Music in Calary bank account. To book tickets for the concert or for more information, email derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118.

CULTURE NIGHT AT CALARY 

There will be a special evening of music for you on Culture Night in Calary Church (A98 H766) on Friday 22 September starting at 8 pm when the international soprano and Greystones resident, Catherine Redding, will sing accompanied by Rachel Factor on the harpsichord.

As this is part of Culture Night, there will be no charge and there is no need to book, just come along and enjoy the fantastic singing and playing. Music in Calary would like to thank Wicklow County Council’s Arts Office for their support for this concert.

BRIDGE 

Roundwood Diamond Bridge Club will be restarting on Monday 11th September 2023 at 19:30 in the Community Hall. There will also be a session on Friday, 15th September 2023, starting at 09:45.  New members are welcome to both sessions. Further information, if required text: Seamus Kennedy at 087-2452903.

CREATIVE HUB 

The Roundwood Creative Hub is a new craft retail space in Roundwood Parish Hall providing crafters with an outlet to display and sell their hand-crafted products to the public and running from 11am until 4pm. There are over 20 crafters booked in to the venue and there are refreshments and seating available. Running monthly to begin there’s a wide variety of different crafts and products on offer. With free entry and free parking, it makes an ideal Sunday outing.

STORY NIGHT 

Next Rambling House/Story Night in the Annamoe Centre will be held upstairs on Friday Sept. 8th at 8pm. All are welcome. Any Queries please call 086-8749092.

UKULELE PLAYERS 

Roundwood Ukulele Players will resume strumming and singing on Tuesday 19th September in Roundwood Parish Hall. The ukulele class is for Adult Beginners and is open to everyone and anyone, but mostly to those who would love to sing and learn a new instrument but have never taken the plunge before! Contact Linda on 087-9729956 to enquire about the morning or evening classes.

HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN

Holistic Healing & Wellness. Upcoming events. “Journey through the Chakras” a 7-week course starting Sept 20th @ 7:30pm. The next Guided Meditation is Thursday 21st @ 7: 30pm.Booking is essential.1:1 Appointments for Reiki & Rahanni. Location Annamoe Community Centre. Please contact 0872750335 for bookings & more Info.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Senior’s Bingo starts at 3pm Annamoe Community Centre. There will be no Bingo in Sept. Next Bingo Sunday 22nd Oct and Sunday Nov 19^th

Next Roundwood Active Retirement Lunch: (this is now full due to capacity of venue) Roundwood Inn Friday 8th September 2023 1pm (food served at 1:15pm sharp)

Roundwood Active Retirement membership is now due 15 euro per member.

Roundwood Active Retirement Annual Trip staying at the Clonakilty Park Hotel (this is the same hotel as last year very popular and good value) There are still places available. The 2nd of October to the 6th October 2023. 4 nights and 5 days. Tours of Kerry, including Killarney, Kenmare, Dingle etc. Cost 425 euro per person sharing. Cost 485 euro for single room (there are limited single spaces available). Total cost includes bus to and from Roundwood, daily tours around County Kerry, Bed, Breakfast and evening dinner with music every night in the bar. All enquiries to Mary Flanagan at 0876595381

SOCIAL WHIST 

Results from August 30^th Top Score: Catherine Doyle. First Gent; Shay Brady. Second Gent: Richie Cullen. First Lady: May Kenna. Second Lady: Tiny Shortt. First Half: Jimmy Molloy. Second Half: Maura McHugh. Lowest Score: Monica Brady. Longest Sitting: Margaret Kennedy. Raffle Prizes: Margaret Kennedy, Richie Cullen and Mick Whelan.

MOBILE LIBRARY  

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 7^th September 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.

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