100 YEARS OF ROUNDWOOD NATIONAL SCHOOL

Roundwood National School is celebrating 100 years this year and are collecting photos over the 100 years. If you have 6^th class group photos, junior infants group photos, group photos of confirmations, communions, group outings and special events or any other items of interest in relation to the schools. Memorabilia from the old schools would also bemost welcome including old books, copies, reports and anything else of interest. Any items will be copied and immediately returned. Please contact paulineheatly@gmail.com regarding items or for further informaton

LOTTO  

The results of the draw held on Sunday 16^th April. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 8, 17, 19 & 20. There were four match three winners, Laoise Cullen, Justine, Caileen, Ray Condell, John Doyle, and Chris & Vin .  Next week’s jackpot will be €10,900. 

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Next talk- Tuesday 25th April 8pm.Venue: Kavanagh’s Pub Roundwood. Social and Economic Importance of Kynoch’s Arklow Ammunition Factory. Talk by Jim Rees Author, teacher, Storyteller and Podcaster. He helped establish the Arklow Historical Society in 1981. All welcome, €5 for non-members, €3 for members. 

APRIL SPRING CLEAN 

Roundwood Tidy Towns have registered for the National Spring Clean again this year. If you wish to do a litter pick in your area send an email to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040 so we can get bags, gloves, etc. to you. 

NATURE SPOTTING 

Help us with our Roundwood & District Community Biodiversity Action Plan by submitting your sightings of birds, insects, mammals, flowers and all the wildlife you see in the area on the National Biodiversity Database https://records.biodiversityireland.ie/ . There’s lots of help with identification online, so get spotting and recording! The National Biodiversity Data Centre works to make biodiversity data and information more freely available in order to better understand and assist the protection of Ireland’s biodiversity. By recording your sighting you are adding to this important scientific knowledge through citizen science. There is also a county league. Wicklow is currently 6th so let’s see can we help move Wicklow up that table! 

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support website can be found at www.roundwoodcancersupport.ie  Here you will find out about all our services and up to date information about us. Also, our drop in centre is open Monday and Friday from 10am until 12 noon.   

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Bingo Sunday April 23rd at 3pm in Annamoe Centre.   
 

JOHNSTOWN CASTLE TOUR 

There will be a day trip to Johnstown castle Wexford on Saturday 27th May 2023. Leaving Roundwood at 8.30 am via Ashford. Price includes tea scones on arrival. Tickets to castle garden museum bus and car show and dinner on the way home. Price €90 names ASAP. To book contact Susan on 0876273032 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of whist held on April 12^th Top Score: Catherine Doyle. First Gent: Marie Magee. Second Gent: Mick Whelan (shared) First Lady: Monica Brady. Second Lady: Patrica Byrne. First Half: Richie Cullen. Second Half: Ann Pierce. Longest Sitting: Shay Brady. Lowest Score: Ann Wolohan. Raffle Prizes: Tiny Shortt, Mick Whelan and Catherine Doyle Next whist will be held on Wednesday April 26th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

PILGRIMAGE   

Pilgrimage Medjugorje: April 22^nd 2023, for a week, and October 4^th 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   

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL
JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE

Wicklow County Council Joint Policing Committee (JPC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday 26th April 2023 At The Bay Suite, Arklow Bay Hotel, Sea Road, Ferrybank, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 DX02 commencing 7.00 p.m.

The purpose of the JPC is to provide a forum where the local authority and the senior Garda officers, responsible for the policing of that area, can consult and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the area and in particular to keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour occurring and the factors underlying and contributing to it.

Membership of the committee consists of the Chief Superintendent, Senior Members of the Gardai, Wicklow County Council Chief Executive, Elected Members and representatives from the voluntary and community sector.

The focus of the public meeting will be on policing, rather than individuals and obtaining the co-operation of the public in preventing crime. The local community will have the opportunity to make their views known and ask questions and all are welcome to attend.

To increase the productivity of the meeting and encourage greater participation written questions may be submitted prior to the meeting to hpurcell@wicklowcoco.ie or in writing to the Helen Purcell, Senior Executive Officer, Wicklow County Council County Buildings, Wicklow.

Questioners should give their name and contact details, which will not be publicised. While every effort will be made to provide the information requested in certain circumstances it may not be possible for legal reasons or because it would not be in the public interest to do so.

APRIL SPRING CLEAN 

Roundwood Tidy Towns have registered for the National Spring Clean again this year. If you wish to do a litter pick in your area send an email to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040 so we can get bags, gloves, etc. to you. 

NATURE SPOTTING

Help us with our Roundwood & District Community Biodiversity Action Plan by submitting your sightings of birds, insects, mammals, flowers and all the wildlife you see in the area on the National Biodiversity Database https://records.biodiversityireland.ie/ . There’s lots of help with identification online, so get spotting and recording! The National Biodiversity Data Centre works to make biodiversity data and information more freely available in order to better understand and assist the protection of Ireland’s biodiversity. By recording your sighting you are adding to this important scientific knowledge through citizen science. There is also a county league. Wicklow is currently 6th so let’s see can we help move Wicklow up that table! 

CHARITY BRIDGE NIGHT 

Calling all bridge players in the Roundwood area – WICKLOW BRIDGE CLUB is holding a Charity Bridge Night in aid of SADS (Sudden Adult Death Syndrome) on Tuesday 18th April in the Pastoral Centre, Wicklow @ 7.30. Entry €10. There will also be a raffle. Your support for this very worthy cause would be greatly appreciated 
 

LOTTO  

The results of the draw held on Sunday 9^th April. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 17 & 20. There were four match three winners, Margaret Briggs, Catherine & Olivia, Rosaleen Horan and Sara Byrne.  Next week’s jackpot will be €10,600. 

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support website can be found at www.roundwoodcancersupport.ie  Here you will find out about all our services and up to date information about us. Also, our drop in centre is open Monday and Friday from 10am until 12 noon.   

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Bingo Sunday April 23rd at 3pm in Annamoe Centre.  All welcome.
 

JOHNSTOWN CASTLE TOUR 

There will be a day trip to Johnstown castle wexford on Saturday 27th May 2023. Leaving Roundwood at 8.30 am via Ashford. Price includes tea scones on arrival. Tickets to castle garden museum bus and car show and dinner on the way home. Price €90 names ASAP. To book contact Susan on 0876273032 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next whist will be held on Wednesday April 12th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

PILGRIMAGE   

Pilgrimage Medjugorje: April 22^nd 2023, for a week, and October 4^th 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