HISTORICAL JOURNAL 2022 

Roundwood and District Historical Society are pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 annual journal on 12th November in the Parish Hall at 8pm. The journal will be launched by Callista Brien, Communications Manager of Irish Water. Join us for tea and coffee afterwards and to buy your copy of the 2022 journal priced at 10 euro. This year’s journal has a wide variety of interesting articles with local interest. We look forward to seeing members and non-members. 

PARISH SALE OF WORK 

The sale of work takes place on December 4th from 12-4pm at the GAA Complex. To make this event possible, we are looking for donations for the following stalls. Wine/Spirits/Minerals for the Bottle Stall, home baking etc. for the Home Produce Stall. Toys in good working order for the Toy Stall. Donations can be left with Maureen in the Parish Office, Monday – Thursday 8.45am -12.30pm. If you require any further information, please contact Liz at 087 6736066. 

REMEMBRANCE MASS 

The Annual Mass of Remembrance in Glendalough Parish will take place on Sunday 13th November at 11.30 am 

 
WALK CHALLENGE 

There is still time to join the Roundwood walk challenge. Leaving from Roundwood Parish Hall at 7pm every Wednesday evening. Walks are tailored to the ability of the group so everyone, young and not so young, are most welcome.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM

The Roundwood and District Community Council AGM will take place in Roundwood Parish Hall at 8pm on Monday November 14th. Public representatives and members of An Garda Siochána will be in attendance. All members of the community are welcome to attend.  

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday 6^th November. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 12, 20, 22 & 24. There were two match three winners T & J Dunleavy and Phil Doyle. Next week’s jackpot will be €23,500. 

SOCIAL WHIST 

Results of the whist held on November 3rd. Top Score Jimmy Molloy, First Gent Kay Plunkett, Second Gent Anne Pierce, First Lady Mollie Byrne, Second Lady Anne Wolohan, First Half Maura McHugh, Second Half May Kenna. Raffle prizes won by Jimmy Molloy, Mollie Byrne, Anne Wolohan and Margaret Kennedy. Next Whist Wednesday November 16th at 8pm in the parish hall. All welcome to come and enjoy a night of cards with us.   

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Senior’s Bingo – Sunday 20th Nov and Sunday the 18th Dec at 3pm in Annamoe Centre. 

Senior’s Christmas Lunch Friday 25th November at the Roundwood Inn for 1pm. Limited places please contact Mary at 087 6595381 if attending. 

Senior’s Christmas Day out Monday 12th Dec. it includes. A wonderful afternoon of fine dining, music and comedy at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. This cost includes all of the following: Transfer to and from Roundwood, Tea/coffee reception, Music and festive carols with Joe, Frankie and Showcase & special guest Lorraine McDonald, Sumptuous 4 Course Festive Dinner. Comedy with the hilarious Frank Forde shortly after the meal followed by Music with Brendan Shine & his Super Band! (4.00pm-6.00pm) Cost: €75. Contact Mary at 087 6595381 

BADMINTON  

We are open for adults Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm in Aras An Tochar GAA Complex. We are open for Juvenile Secondary School students from 7.30pm until 9pm.  

TABLE TENNIS 

We are back at the parish hall on Monday nights 7.30-9.30pm for table tennis all levels catered for. A fun way to keep fit. €5 per night. Contact Brian Higgins 085 118563 

SET DANCING 

Roundwood set dancing has resumed on Thursday nights in the parish hall starting at 9pm.  We look forward to welcoming back our usual dancers and also any new comers if they would like to join us, are always welcome. Admission €5.  

   
45 CARD GAME 

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

INDOOR BOWLS 

In Moneystown Community Centre, continuing every Monday at 8.30 pm. Looking forward to seeing you there.  Beginners are very welcome.    

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 17^th November 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

WALK CHALLENGE 

Want to get out walking but need some motivation – especially in these dark evenings? Why not join the Roundwood Walking Eight Week Challenge starting on Wednesday the 2nd of November at 7pm. The walk will begin from the Parish Hall in Roundwood on the footpaths under the street lights for as long as you wish. Children are always welcome with adult supervision. Especially for week 1 during the midterm break, we hope to see lots of children in their Halloween costumes. There may even be some surprises and tasty treats for both kids and well-behaved adults along the way! Do come along and join the fun! This initiative is facilitated by the Roundwood & District Community Council with financial support from Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM

The Roundwood and District Community Council AGM will take place on Monday November 14th at 8pm in Roundwood Parish Hall. All are welcome. 

ANNAMOE BOWLS 

Annamoe played Kilcoole in the East Coast League in Annamoe on Tuesday 25^th October and secured all six points for a match win. Annamoe were represented by Bob Heatly, Peter Byrne, Michael Bolger, Martin Byrne, Michael Timmons, Noel Bolger, Tom Heatly & Joe Timmons.  

PARISH SALE OF WORK 

The Sale of Work will take place on Sunday 4th December from 12 noon to 4 pm. 

 
ACTIVE RETIREMENT NEWS

Senior’s Bingo – Sunday 20th Nov and Sunday the 18th Dec at 3pm in Annamoe Centre. 

Senior’s Christmas Lunch Friday 25th November at the Roundwood Inn for 1pm. Limited places please contact Mary at 087 6595381 if attending. 

Senior’s Christmas Day out Monday 12th Dec. it includes. A wonderful afternoon of fine dining, music and comedy at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. This cost includes all of the following: Transfer to and from Roundwood, Tea/coffee reception, Music and festive carols with Joe, Frankie and Showcase & special guest Lorraine McDonald, Sumptuous 4 Course Festive Dinner. Comedy with the hilarious Frank Forde shortly after the meal followed by Music with Brendan Shine & his Super Band! (4.00pm-6.00pm) Cost: €75. Contact Mary at 087 6595381 

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday 30^th October. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 20 & 29. There were six match three winners. L & V Byrne, J Connolly, Pat Doyle, K Flynn, SECE Wolohan, & MJD. Next week’s jackpot will be €23,200. 

REMEMBRANCE MASS 

The Annual November Mass of Remembrance for those whose funerals took place in our Parish Churches between October ’21 and September ’22 will take place in Roundwood Church next Saturday, 5th November at 7 pm.   

The Annual Mass of Remembrance in Glendalough Parish will take place on Sunday 13th November at 11.30 am 

BADMINTON  

We are open for adults Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm in Aras An Tochar GAA Complex. We are open for Juvenile Secondary School students from 7.30pm until 9pm. Coaching to follow later in the season. 

TABLE TENNIS 

We are back at the parish hall on Monday nights 7.30-9.30pm for table tennis all levels catered for. A fun way to keep fit. €5 per night. Contact Brian Higgins 085 118563 

SET DANCING  

Roundwood set dancing has resumed on Thursday nights in the parish hall starting at 9pm.  We look forward to welcoming back our usual dancers and also any new comers if they would like to join us, are always welcome. Admission €5.  

INDOOR BOWLS   

In Moneystown Community Centre, continuing every Monday at 8.30 pm.  Looking forward to seeing you there.  Beginners are very welcome.    

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 3^rd November 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 

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday 23rd October. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 6, 10, 11 & 28. There was one match three winner, Pat Carthy. Next week’s jackpot will be €22,900. 

TABLE QUIZ 

Roundwood Golf Society Table Quiz in aid of Roundwood Cancer Support in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on Friday 28th October 2022 at 8.00 pm. Your support will be appreciated. Items required for Spot Prizes/Raffle Prizes. All donations will be gratefully accepted 

REMEMBRANCE MASS 

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 5th November at 7 pm, and in Glendalough on Sunday 13th November at 11.30 am 

COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM 

The Roundwood and District Community Council AGM will take place on Monday November 14th at 8pm in Roundwood Parish Hall. All are welcome. 

CASTLEKEVIN AWARD 

At the Annual National Heritage Week Awards last Thursday, the Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society won the County award for the Castlekevin project. This is a great accolade for our society and the professional multidisciplinary research team involved. The preliminary non-invasive archaeological surveys around Castlekevin are revealing some intriguing results. 

CHURCH  

Rota to Open and Close the Church in Roundwood: We are forming a group who would open and close the Church. We would like it if Parishioners would put their names forward and a roster will be created.  If enough people volunteer, this will not be a very big task.   We aim to open the church around 9 am and then close it as best suits you during the day.  Please contact Elizabeth Belton on 086 3636157 or call in to Maureen in the Office (01 2818384) 

PARISH SALE OF WORK 

The Sale of Work will take place on Sunday 4th December from 12 noon to 4 pm. 

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Senior’s Bingo – Sunday 20th Nov and Sunday the 18th Dec at 3pm in Annamoe Centre. 

Senior’s Christmas Lunch Friday 25th November at the Roundwood Inn for 1pm. Limited places please contact Mary at 087 6595381 if attending. 

Senior’s Christmas Day out Monday 12th Dec. it includes. A wonderful afternoon of fine dining, music and comedy at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. This cost includes all of the following: Transfer to and from Roundwood, Tea/coffee reception, Music and festive carols with Joe, Frankie and Showcase & special guest Lorraine McDonald, Sumptuous 4 Course Festive Dinner. Comedy with the hilarious Frank Forde shortly after the meal followed by Music with Brendan Shine & his Super Band! (4.00pm-6.00pm) Cost: €75. Contact Mary at 087 6595381 

WALKING GROUP 

The Roundwood Whizzers walking group continues to walk every Wednesday evening meeting at 7pm at the Roundwood Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to join in to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour. For further information please email info@roundwood.ie All welcome 

INDOOR BOWLS  

In Moneystown Community Centre, continuing every Monday at 8.30 pm.  Looking forward to seeing you there.  Beginners are very welcome.   

BADMINTON  

We are open for adults Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm in Aras An Tochar GAA Complex. We are open for Juvenile Secondary School students from 7.30pm until 9pm. Coaching to follow later in the season. 

UKULELE CHOIR 

A new Ukulele Choir for adult beginners will start on Tuesday mornings from 10am-11am, in the Parish Hall. Come learn a new instrument, sing for fun and socialise! Contact Linda on 087 9729956 for more information. 

TABLE TENNIS 

We are back at the parish hall on Monday nights 7.30-9.30pm for table tennis all levels catered for. A fun way to keep fit. €5 per night. Contact Brian Higgins 085 118563 

SET DANCING   

Roundwood set dancing has resumed on Thursday nights in the parish hall starting at 9pm.  We look forward to welcoming back our usual dancers and also any new comers if they would like to join us, are always welcome. Admission €5.  
  

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 3^rd November 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. 
 

CRYSTAL THERAPY 

Hummingbird Haven Crystal Therapy. 1:1 appointments in the Annamoe Community Centre for Reiki and Crystal Healing therapy. An alternative & holistic approach to healing the mind, body & soul with Crystal infused Reiki. Combining both the crystals and Reiki together we work on balancing the main energy centers of the body known as the chakra‘s. This is a beautiful noninvasive treatment that has a bucket full of benefits to the body, mind and soul. For more information Contact Sue  – 0872750335 hummingbirdhaven01@yahoo.com 

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