Roundwood & District News 16th December 2024

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CALARY CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 

The candlelight Carol Service at Calary Church will take place at 7.30 pm on Friday 20 December and will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Church Room. We look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbours. It will be an evening of lessons and carols for everyone to enjoy and take part in and we will be joined by members of the Stedfast Band and Marie Gorman (soprano). 

Also, the star will once again shine from Calary Church tower to lighten the darkness and bring some festive cheer to the are

DRAMA GROUP 

Roundwood Drama Group will be putting on – The Barm Brack – Friday 3rd  January 2025 in Roundwood Parish Centre. Doors open at 7 pm and there will be music from 7.30 pm to start off the evening, followed by the play. Tickets, which are €10 and €5 for children, can be booked from Deirdre Smith (086 8945899) or Mary Doyle (086 8547602). This promises to be a great evening of entertainment so don’t miss it 

BRIDGE RESULTS  

Bridge results Monday, December 9, 2024, 4 and 1/2 tables Howelll. 1st   Rachel Judd and Seamus Kennedy.  2nd Monica Brady and Catherine McGillycuddy. 3rd Pamela Byrne and Clare Salley 

LOTTO  

Results of the draw held on 15th December. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 8, 10, 14 & 17. There were seven match three winners. Diane McCoy, Pam, Chei Regan, Lily Doyle, Jim Kinsella, Sabrina Smyth and DCJTSL. Next week’s jackpot will be €14,200.  

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of the whist held on December 11th Top Score: Mary Pierce. First Gent: Jimmy Molloy. Second Gent: Mick Whelan. First Lady: Catherine Doyle. Second Lady: Kay Plunkett. First Half Shared: Marie Magee and Ann Pierce. Second Half Tiny Shortt, Longest Sitting: Richie Cullen. Lowest Score Shared: Margaret Kennedy and Maura Mc Hugh. Raffle: May Kenna, Ann Pierce, Maura Mc Hugh Tiny Short, Richie Cullen and May Kenna.  Next Whist Wednesday January 8th 2025 at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

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 

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.   

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday19th December 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.     

  

Roundwood & District News 9th December 2024

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SALE OF WORK

The recent Roundwood & Moneystown Parish Sale of Work was a fantastic success Many thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to a very enjoyable community day. The winners of the Grand Raffle prizes were:-
1st Prize €1000 – Pauline (Ashtown Lane), 2nd Prize Price’s Garage Service Voucher – Breda Synnott, 3rd Prize €150 Keith Grant Master Butchers Voucher – Lily Connolly, 4th Prize Butcher Ready Lamb – Anne & Rory Wolohan, 5th Prize €100 Roundwood Stores Voucher – Peggy Tobin, 6th Prize – €100 KSE Firewood Voucher – Maria O’Neill, 7th Prize Biking.ie Voucher– Lee Timmons, 8th Prize An Tochar Boiler Service – Mary Curran, 9th Prize €50 Mountain Breeze Voucher – Caleb Kenna, 10th Prize Smelly Nelly Hamper – Tim Cronin, 11th Prize €25 Byrne & Woods Voucher – Pat Timmons, 12th Prize Keeley’s Hardware Hamper – Noel Kelly, 13th Prize €50 Bracken Fern Florist Voucher – K & A Halligan,14th Prize Wicklow Way Christmas Tree Voucher – David Hayes, 15th Prize Roundwood Pharmacy Hamper – H & T Pierce, 16th Prize €50 Sugar Mountain Café voucher – Ailbhe Fagan, 17th Prize €50 Wok-U-Like Voucher – Fanning Boys, Sleamaine, 18th Roundwood Veterinary Practise Cat/Dog Health Check – Peggy Ferguson,19th Prize €50 Restaurant Voucher – Marie Kavanagh, 20th Prize €50 Ashley’s Barber Shop Voucher – Oisín Roberts, 21st Prize Wicklow Way Christmas Tree Voucher– Rhona Kavanagh and 22nd Prize Bottle of Whiskey (donated by Centra Roundwood) – Breda Murphy.
Congratulations to all the winners, especially Pauline on the winning of the top prize. A big thanks to our local businesses and individuals who donated prizes or gave money towards the cash prize and the cost of printing the tickets.
The winners of the smaller raffles were as follows – Chocolate Biscuit Christmas Cake – Patricia Byrne, €100 cash – Cecilia Byrne, Turkey Voucher – Breda Synnott, Ham Voucher– Catherine Fagan, Dunnes Stores Voucher – Edel Conalty & Guess the Weight of the Cake (11lb 8½ oz) – John Malone. The fabulous Moneystown hampers were won by Pauline Heatly, Michael Kenna and Rose Gaffney. Flower Arrangement prize winners were Christine Price and Finn Shaughnessey.
The prize for the most festively dressed children went to Grace, Tess and Anna Donohoe.
There is no final tally on the amount fundraised as yet but an update will follow in the coming weeks. To the people of Roundwood, Moneystown and beyond, you never cease to amaze, thank you for your generosity and continued support.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
The Roundwood and District Community Council would like to thank the great crowd who hit the streets of Roundwood to witness the turning on of the Christmas tree and village lights recently. Many thanks to Luggala Estate for again donating the wonderful tree, to Joe Synnott Roofing and team for getting the tree in place and organising a lot of the necessary logistics. Thanks to Robert Power Electrician & his staff for doing the needful on the Christmas lights all around the village. A big, big thanks to our Champion Ladies An Tochar GAA team, who had the mighty task to officially turn on the Christmas tree lights. The hot refreshments in the Parish Hall afterwards went down a treat. Thanks to Santa for the treats for the kids and for taking time out of his busy schedule to come to Roundwood. Thanks also to the great carol singers including Roundwood Folk Group and the Children’s Choir and talented Ukulele and guitar players, under the expert guidance of Linda Ferguson, who most definitely got us all into the festive spirit. As ever, we are greatly indebted to our local Gardaí, and particularly Garda Michael O’Rourke, for ensuring the safety of all throughout the evening.
The work on the Christmas lights in the village is coordinated and funded through the Roundwood & District Community Council with some very welcome financial support this year from Wicklow Co Council, Greg Kavanagh from Beakonshaw and Richie Doyle from M&N Civil Engineering. Thanks to Dunne Stores Newtown, local businesses and volunteers who helped out with the teas and goodies on the night. The village looks absolutely fantastic – well done to all.
BRIDGE RESULTS
Results for the 2nd December 2024
6 table Mitchell
 N/S
1st Rory Egan and Seamus Kennedy
2nd Rowena Brady and Maria Magee
3rd Kay Plunkett and John Loscher
 E/W
1st Bridie Nolan and Brid Clancy
2nd Phil Power and Gertie Fee
2nd Pamela Byrne and Clare Salley
CHARITY CONCERT  
The Community Youth Choir & Let’s Sing Together Choir are hosting an upcoming Christmas Charity Concert titled “Songs & Sleigh Bells” The concert will be held in St. Laurence O’Toole Church Roundwood on Sunday 15th December at 3pm and will have stunning performances from local musicians & singers. There will be refreshments afterwards in Kavanagh’s Pub Roundwood, where there will also be a wonderful Raffle with some fabulous prizes to be won. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome. All proceeds to Roundwood Cancer Support & local causes. The event is donations based and there will be donation buckets on the door. We are also gratefully accepting raffle prizes if any businesses might be in a position to donate cychoir24@gmail.com
CALARY CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 
The candlelight Carol Service at Calary Church will take place at 7.30 pm on Friday 20 December and will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Church Room. We look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbours. It will be an evening of lessons and carols for everyone to enjoy and take part in and we will be joined by members of the Stedfast Band and Marie Gorman (soprano).
Also, the star will once again shine from Calary Church tower to lighten the darkness and bring some festive cheer to the area.
STORYNIGHT
Our final Rambling House/Storynight this year will take place in the Annamoe Centre on Friday December 13th at 8pm. Entry by donation and all are welcome. Any queries to 086-8749092.

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.     

Roundwood & District News 2nd December 2024

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CHARITY CONCERT  

The Community Youth Choir & Let’s Sing Together Choir are hosting an upcoming Christmas Charity Concert titled “Songs & Sleigh Bells” The concert will be held in St. Laurence O’Toole Church Roundwood on Sunday 15th December at 3pm and will have stunning performances from local musicians & singers. There will be refreshments afterwards in Kavanagh’s Pub Roundwood, where there will also be a wonderful Raffle with some fabulous prizes to be won. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome. All proceeds to Roundwood Cancer Support & local causes. The event is donations based and there will be donation buckets on the door. We are also gratefully accepting raffle prizes if any businesses might be in a position to donate cychoir24@gmail.com 

DRAMA GROUP 

Roundwood Drama Group will be putting on a comedy – The Barm Brack – Saturday 7th December in Roundwood Parish Centre. Doors open at 7 pm and there will be music from 7.30 pm to start off the evening, followed by the play. Tickets, which are €10 and €5 for children, can be booked from Deirdre Smith (086 8945899) or Mary Doyle (086 8547602). This promises to be a great evening of entertainment so don’t miss it. 

CALARY CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 

The candlelight Carol Service at Calary Church will take place at 7.30 pm on Friday 20 December and will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Church Room. We look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbours. It will be an evening of lessons and carols for everyone to enjoy and take part in and we will be joined by members of the Stedfast Band and Marie Gorman (soprano). 

Also, the star will once again shine from Calary Church tower to lighten the darkness and bring some festive cheer to the area.

ANNAMOE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS  

Annamoe Christmas lights switch on. Date for your diary:  Saturday 7th December, 5.30pm. Come join the Annamoe Community celebrate the start of the festive season. 

With Festive Music, Christmas Carols, and a special visit by Mr and Mrs Claus.  Complimentary mulled wine, hot chocolate and treats. All Welcome. 

BRIDGE RESULTS  

Results for the 25th November 2024. 5 table Mitchell. N/S 1st Rachel Judd and Seamus Kennedy. 2nd Monica Brady and Gertie Fee. E/W 1st  Bridie Nolan and Catherine McGillycuddy. 2nd  Pamela Byren and Clare Salley. 

LOTTO  

Results of the draw held on 1st December. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 4, 6, 10 & 22. There were sixteen match three winners. Daisy & John, Monica Brady, Brenda Keenan, Fintan Fanning, Kathleen, Jonnie Rafter, Margaret Byrne, Mary Dunleavy x 2, Christine Dunleavy, Gerry Ellis, C & P Grant, David Farrer, R & S Kennedy, Marion O’Malley and Jody. Next week’s jackpot will be €13,900.  

STORYNIGHT 

Our final Rambling House/Storynight this year will take place in the Annamoe Centre on Friday December 13th at 8pm. Entry by donation and all are welcome. Any queries to 086-8749092. 

HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN

Holistic Healing & Wellness Sound Bath & Breath work   – Thursday 5th Decemberimmerse 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 releasing stress & tension allow the body to fully surrender to the vibrations of the sound & breath, a very popular evening, booking is essential. 

Time 7:30pm-9:00pm Location: Annamoe Centre Exchange: €25

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of the whist held on November 27th Top Score: Jimmy Molloy. First Gent: Ann Pierce. Second Gent: Tiny Shortt & Margaret Kennedy (shared) First Lady: Monica Brady. Second Lady: Mary Pierce. First Half: Marie Magee. Second Half: Maura McHugh. Longest Sitting: Shay Brady. Lowest Score: Catherine Doyle. Raffle prizes: Jimmy Molloy, Mary Pierce, Tiny Shortt and Mary Pierce. Next Whist Wednesday December 11th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

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 

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

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.   

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 5thDecember 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.