SHEEPDOG TRIALS

Roundwood Sheepdog trials take place on the 1st of November in Baltynanima off the Lough Dan Road. Follow the directional signs on the day. Spectators are always welcome.

BEGINNERS BRIDGE LESSONS

Bridge Lessons for Absolute Beginners Monday Mornings in Roundwood Parish Hall from 10 am to 12 noon, with Rory Egan. This is a 10-week course suitable for people who wish to take up Bridge. We will take you through a step-by-step introduction to the great game of Bridge. We will teach you both Bidding and Play and then help you play some hands specially prepared for that subject under our supervision. A full set of notes will be provided for each lesson. You are very welcome to join us now, we’ll catch you up! Why not spread the word to relatives and friends to let them know what a great game this is? You can book directly on the website www.grandmasterbridge.com or contact Rory on 086 819 2765 / rory@grandmasterbridge.com to book, or for further info.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM  

The Roundwood & District Community Council AGM will take place in the Roundwood Parish Hall on Monday the 13th of November at 8pm. All members of the community are most welcome.

RHS TALK  

Richard Nairn is an ecologist and writer living in Ashford.  He has published seven books, the latest of which is ‘Wild Waters’.   His talk will highlight Ireland’s rivers and lakes with a special focus on the Avonmore catchment which stretches from the Sally Gap to Arklow. He will be talking to the society on Tuesday 24th October in Roundwood Parish hall, all welcome. Refreshments will be served.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE 

Parish of St. Laurence O’Toole, Roundwood and Moneystown:  Our Annual November Mass of Remembrance for those who funerals took place in our Churches in the past year will take place in Roundwood Church on Saturday 4th November at 7 pm, and in Glendalough Church on Sunday 5th November at 11.30 am

ART EXHIBITION & CONCERT 

There will be an exhibition of paintings, sculpture and wood turning in Calary Church starting at 7 pm on Friday 20th October, continuing between 11 am and 6 pm on Saturday 21st and between 12 noon and 5 pm on Sunday 22^nd October. There will also be plants and country produce on sale between 11 am and 4 pm on Saturday 21st. 20% commission on all art sales will go to local charities.

To help launch this event, there will be a concert by Clare McCague (classical harp) and Catrina Scullion (soprano) starting at 8 pm on Friday 20th October. As it is opening the Art Exhibition, entry to the concert is free and there is no need to book. Just turn up and enjoy the evening.

LOTTO

Results of the lotto draw held on Sunday 15^th October. There was no jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 5, 6, 25 & 29. There were three match three winners. James Fanning, Lorcan Gaskin and Darcy Flynn. Next week’s jackpot will be €13,000.

ANNAMOE BOWLS

Indoor bowls is back in the Annamoe Centre on Tuesday nights at 8pm all are welcome.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Upcoming events. Next Bingo Dates. Sunday 22nd Oct and Sunday Nov 19^th. at 3pm Annamoe Community Centre. Christmas Roundwood Active Retirement Lunch:  Roundwood Inn Friday 1st December 2023 1pm (food served at 1:15pm sharp) All enquiries to Mary Flanagan at 0876595381

BRIDGE RESULTS

Friday, 6th October 2023, 3 tables. N /S Monica Brady and Teresa Leahy. E/W Kitty Heslin and Margaret Byrne. Monday, 9th October 2023, 5 tables. N/S 1st Maria Magee and Rowena Brady

2nd John Loscher and Kay Plunkett. E/W 1st Brid Clancy and Bridie Nolan. 2nd Marion Davis and Teresa Leahy. Bridge is played in the community centre on Monday evenings at 19:30.

On Friday mornings from 10:00 -12:30, a social game of bridge is played. You don’t have to be a club member to play. Text Seamus Kennedy at 087 2452 903, if you want to participate.

HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN 

Holistic Healing & Wellness *New Weekly Meditation Classes at Roundwood PH & Centre beginning Thursday evening 19th Oct 7:30pm – 8:30pm. Tuesday morning 24th October 10:00am – 11:00am.

1:1 Reiki & Rahanni appointments available to new clients. Intuitive card readings – booking essential Website: msha.ke/hummingbirdhaven.ie For more information contact Sue 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.

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 19^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.

 

 

 

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK 

Richard Nairn is an ecologist and writer living in Ashford.  He has published seven books, the latest of which is ‘Wild Waters’.   His talk will highlight Ireland’s rivers and lakes with a special focus on the Avonmore catchment which stretches from the Sally Gap to Arklow. He will be talking to the society on Tuesday 24th October in Roundwood Parish hall, all welcome. Refreshments will be served.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Parish of St. Laurence O’Toole, Roundwood and Moneystown:  Our Annual November Mass of Remembrance for those who funerals took place in our Churches in the past year will take place in Roundwood Church on Saturday 4th November at 7 pm, and in Glendalough Church on Sunday 5th November at 11.30 am

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 8^th October. There was no jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 3, 16, 19 & 21. There were eleven match three winners. Paul Garton, Scott Quinn, Yvonne & Hazel, J.E.T.S. Robert Kenny, Caroline Campion, Joe Doyle, Pauline Grant, Carol Curley, Lorraine Flynn and Conor Carpenter. Next week’s jackpot will be €12,700.

ART EXHIBITION & CONCERT

There will be an exhibition of paintings, sculpture and wood turning in Calary Church starting at 7 pm on Friday 20th October, continuing between 11 am and 6 pm on Saturday 21st and between 12 noon and 5 pm on Sunday 22^nd October. There will also be plants and country produce on sale between 11 am and 4 pm on Saturday 21st. 20% commission on all art sales will go to local charities.

To help launch this event, there will be a concert by Clare McCague (classical harp) and Catrina Scullion (soprano) starting at 8 pm on Friday 20th October. As it is opening the Art Exhibition, entry to the concert is free and there is no need to book. Just turn up and enjoy the evening.

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Friday, 29 Sept 2023, 3 tables, N/S Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan. E/W Tied Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis, Gertie Fee and Jane Cronin. Monday, 2nd October 2023, 5 tables. N/S 1st Maria Magee and Rowena Brady, 2nd Catherine McGillycuddy and Bridie Nolan. E/W 1st Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis. 2nd Brid Clancy and Phil Power. Bridge is played in the community centre on Monday evenings at 19:30 and on Friday mornings at 10:00

ANNAMOE BOWLS

Indoor bowls is back in the Annamoe Centre on Tuesday nights at 8pm all are welcome.

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.

MOBILE LIBRARY

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 19^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.

 

 

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.