LOTTO

Results of the draw held on Sunday 2^nd April. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 2, 9, 17 & 22. There were six match three winners, K & M Walsh, Billy Quinn, Patricia Byrne, Hazel & Gill, Sue Gaskin and Sandra Byrne.  Next week’s jackpot will be €10,300. 

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 10 until 12 in the morning.

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 Communitpy 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!

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results from 27^th March. North / South. First: Triona Woodroofe & Seamus Kennedy. Second: Catherine McGillicuddy & Phil Power. East / West. First: Rory Egan and Maria Magee Second: Brid Clancy & Bridie Nolan. Well done to all. 

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Bingo session for all on the Sunday April 23rd at 3pm in Annamoe Centre. Come along for a chat, a cuppa and the bingo!
 

JOHNSTOWN CASTLE TOUR 

There will be a day trip to Johnstown Castle, Wexford on Saturday 27th May 2023. Leaving Roundwood 8:30a.m. via Ashford. Travelling with Mangan Tours Price includes Tea, scones on arrival, tickets to Castle Garden, museum, car show. Bus and dinner on the way home.  Price €90.00 PP Sharing. To book, contact Susan at 087 627 3032.All money to be paid by the 1st May 2023. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of Whist held on Match 29^th Top Score: May Kenna, First Gent: Shay Brady, Second Gent: Margaret Kennedy, First Lady: Evelyn O’Neill, Second Lady: Patricia Byrne, Longest Stitting: Marie Magee, Lowest Score: Maura McHugh, First Half: Tiny Shortt, Second Half: Michael Whelan. Raffle Prizes: Shay Brady, Catherine Doyle, Marie Magee, Evelyn O’Neill and Patricia Byrne, 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   

The Roundwood and District Community Council has been contacted by a number of residents raising concerns about planned road closures with regard to the Beyond the Pale Music Festival, taking place in the Glendalough Estate from the 16th – 18th of June. This event requires a permit from Wicklow Co Council. The proposed draft event management plan submitted to Wicklow Co Co can be viewed here https://www.wicklow.ie/Portals/0/adam/Documents/z6kEMcqqy0S4ICNe_1h7Bw/Link/Beyond%20the%20Pale%202023%20dRAFT%20EVENT%20MANAGEMENT%20PLAN%20v1%2010.03.23.pdf

The closing date for submissions on the permit application is the 4th of April. To ensure a harmonious and happy weekend for all concerned the Community Council will facilitate gathering of observations from local people on this event and make a submission to the Council before this deadline date. If you wish to make an observation through this channel please email submissionbeyondthepale@gmail.com before 12 noon on the 2nd of April. All observations will be amalgamated to form one submission to Wicklow Co Council. Please note that this email address will cease to exist and will not be monitored after the 12pm on Sunday 2nd of April.

LOTTO

The Lotto has been won! Congratulations to J.E.T.S who scooped the jackpot of €28,600 from the draw held on March 26th. The seller of the ticket was J Cullen. The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 21 & 26. There were four match three winners, Sean Kelly, Fiona Timmons, Ann & James and Mick Next week’s jackpot will be €10,000.

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 10 until 12 in the morning.

BRIDGE RESULTS

Results from 20th March. North / South. First: Catherine McGillicuddy and Monica Brady. Second: Ger Lehihan & Paddy O’Brien. East / West. First: Bridie Nolan and Gertie Fee Second: Rory Egan and Maria Magee.. Well done to all.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE

Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 16th April 2023. Leaving Rathdrum Square at 7.30am, via Moneystown, Roundwood Church at 8am. The cost is €80 pp including breakfast, dinner and bus all money to be paid by 10th April. To Book Contact Susan O’Neill at 087 627 3032.

SCOTTISH TOUR

There will be a 7 Day Tour of Scotland. Highlands & Islands from 23-29 July 2023. Places visited will be Irvine, Oban, Fort William, Mull, Iona, Sky and many more. Travelling with Mangan Tours Price €999.00 PP Sharing / €200 single room extra. To book, contact Susan at 087 627 3032.All money to be paid in full before the 1st June 2023.

JOHNSTOWN CASTLE TOUR

There will be a day trip to Johnstown Castle, Wexford on Saturday 27th May 2023. Leaving Roundwood 8:30a.m. via Ashford. Travelling with Mangan Tours Price includes Tea, scones on arrival, tickets to Castle Garden, museum, car show. Bus and dinner on the way home. Price €90.00 PP Sharing. To book, contact Susan at 087 627 3032.All money to be paid by the 1st May 2023.

SOCIAL WHIST

Next whist will be held on Wednesday March 29th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Active Retirement Easter Lunch Friday 31st of March. Call Mary on 087 6595381 if interested, as there are limited places.

PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage Medjugorje: April 22nd 2023, for a week, and 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