Roundwood & District News 20th of March 2023

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Roundwood and District Historical, Folklore and Archaeological Society’s next talk will be on Tuesday 28th March in the Parish Hall at 8pm. Yvonne Whitty, Community Archaeologist for Wicklow County Council, will discuss the story of the Moneycarroll burials at Newtownmountkennedy, who were laid to rest over 1500 years ago. All welcome.

LOTTO

Results of the draw held on March 19th. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 3, 19, 25 & 30 . There were two match three winners, Stephen Cunningham and Maisie McCormack Next week’s jackpot will be €28,600.

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 10 until 12 in the morning.

BRIDGE RESULTS

Results from 13th March. North / South. First: Seamus Kennedy and Declan O’Brien. Second: Marie Kavanagh and Monica Brady. East / West. First: Rory Egan and Maria Magee. Second: Kay Plunkett and John Loscher. 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.

SOCIAL WHIST

Results of the whist held on March 15th. Top Score: Monica Brady, First Gent: Evelyn O’Neill, Second Gent: Kay Plunkett, First Lady: Catherine Doyle, Second Lady: Nan Wolohan, First Half: Jimmy Molloy, Second Half: Richie Cullen, Longest Sitting: Tiney Shortt, Lowest Score: Mary Pierce. Raffle Prizes: Marie Magee, Ann Pierce, Catherine Doyle and Mary Pierce, 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 € 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

Roundwood & District News 13th of March 2023


‘And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.’ Daffoldils by William Wordswoth

DAFFODIL DAY  

There will be a collection for Daffodil Day outside Roundwood Church on Saturday evening the 18th of March and outside  Moneystown Church on Sunday morning the 19th of March. Thank you for your continued support. L

LOTTO  
  

Results of the draw held on March 12th. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 5, 17, 22 & 30. There were seven match three winners, John Byrne, Gerry Ellis, Luke Devlin, Imelda Turner, Gillian Kennedy, John Doyle, Liz and Ollie.  Next week’s jackpot will be €28,300. 

CEILI MÓR  

Ceili Mór in Roundwood parish hall on Thursday, 16th March at 9pm. Everyone invited. No need to go to Dublin for your Irish night out. Come join us for Ceili and set dancing, singing, music and lots of craic on St Patrick’s eve. 

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results from 6th March. North / South. First: Maria Magee and Triona Woodroofe. Second: Gertie Fee and Monica Brady. East / West. First: Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien. Second: Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis. 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. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next whist will be held on Wednesday March 15th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

BINGO 

Senior’s Bingo Sunday March 19th at 3pm in Annamoe Centre. All welcome.      

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 € 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   

Roundwood & District News – 6th of March 2023

Lots of lovely crocus appearing on the grass bank up from the Roundwood Inn – well done to all involved

LOTTO  
Results of the draw held on March 5th. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 6 & 30. There were six match three winners Louise Murphy, Peggy Tobin, H&A Alice, Janette McFarken, SNA Roundwood and Shauna & Denis.  Next week’s jackpot will be €28,000.

FLOWER ARRANGING DEMO

This demonstation by Sheila Cleary will take place in Calary Church room on Thursday 9th of March at 10:30am. Come along and bring a friend. Tea & coffee will be provided. Cost €5 per person.

CEILI MÓR

Ceili Mór in Roundwood parish hall on Thursday, 16th March at 9pm. Everyone invited. No need to go to Dublin for your Irish night out. Come join us for Ceili and set dancing, singing, music and lots of craic on St Patrick’s eve. 

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results from 27th February. North South. First: Monica Brady and Catherine Halligan. Second: Rory Eagan and Maria Magee. East West. First: Kay Plunkett and John Loscher. Second: Gertie Fee and Mairead Fallon. Well done to all. 

ROUNDWOOD COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL  

OPEN EVENING: I would like to invite guardians/parents to visit our beautiful setting, meet and chat with staff, and learn a little about our ethos and curriculum. We have a limited number of places available for September 2023. The Open Evening will take place at Roundwood Community Preschool, on Wednesday 8th March from 7pm to 8pm: Address; 73 Ashwood, Vartry Heights, Roundwood, Co.Wicklow. Please email Emma if you are available to attend: roundwoodpreschool@gmail.com 

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. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of the whist held on March 1st. Top Score: Richie Cullen. Top Gent; Kay Plunkett. Second Gent; Margaret Kennedy. Top Lady; Catherine Doyle. Second Lady; Mary Pierce. First Half; Jimmy Molloy. Second Half; Marie Magee. Longest Sitting Ann Pierce. Lowest Score; May Kenna. Raffle; May Kenna, Maura McHugh, Ann Pierce and Mick Whelan.   Next whist will be held on Wednesday March 15th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

ANNAMOE STORY NIGHT 

The next Story Night will be held upstairs in the Annamoe Centre at 8pm on Friday March 10th. All are welcome to take part or just sit in and listen. Songs, stories, poems and music, tea, biscuits and a raffle. Access is by stairs only at the moment. For further information if required call 086 8749092 

BINGO 

Roundwood Active Retirement Bingo takes place on Sunday March 19th at 3pm in Annamoe Centre. All welcome.     

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 € 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