ROUNDWOOD AGRICULTURAL SHOW
The return of the Roundwood Agricultural Show after 40 plus years was a great success. A big shout out to all the organising committee for pulling it together and ensuring a most enjoyable day for all. Sincere thanks to An Tochar GAA Club for the use of their facilities which again, proved an excellent location. These events cannot happen without the support of all the wonderful volunteers who help prepare for the event in the days before, on the day and most importantly, after the event. A huge thank you to all the people who forfeited their enjoyment of the Show day to volunteer as stewards or help on the various stands and attractions for many long hours. Many thanks to Jim McCabe who literally keeps the show on the road on the day as MC in his uniquely professional and light-hearted way – a touch of class. The many craft stalls added great colour and interest to the day. What super talented people we have living in the midst, especially the young crafters. The ball race and the raffle raises a large amount of the funding so a huge thanks must go to the businesses who generously donated the various prizes and also thanks to those businesses who gave financial donations towards the running costs.
Most importantly thanks to the communities of Roundwood, Moneystown, Laragh and beyond who came out in their droves to support, spectate and take part in the various events, raffles, races, tug of war and more. Thanks to everyone who competed in the show classes and congratulations to the winners.
The winners were Sheep Class 1: Best pair of Wicklow cheviot ewe lambs, sponsored by Cllr Shane Langrell, 1st Senen Fox (James Fox Sugarloaf Farm), 2nd Joe Malone, 3rd Tom Dunne.
Class 2: Best pair of crossbred ewe lambs, sponsored by Roundwood Veterinary Practice, 1st John Malone, 2nd Mick McHugh, 3rd Joe Malone.
Class 3: Best butcher type lamb, sponsored by Tírlan Ashford, 1st Tom Dunne, 2nd Eugene Shortt, 3rd Tom Dunne.
Overall Champion of Sheep Show – James Fox with his Cheviot ewe lambs & Reserve Champion, Tom Dunne with his fat lamb – all sponsored by Carnew Mart with presentation by Eugene Clune.
Vegetable Class 1: Best 6 tomatoes 1 st Tom Malone & 2nd Margaret Salley. Class 2: Best head of Lettuce 1 st Jane Nuttal. Class 3: Best head of Cabbage 1st Siobhan Campbell, 2nd & 3rd Jamie Connolly. Class 4: Best 5 Pea pods 1st Anthony Connolly, 2nd Ella Connolly. Class 5: Best 6 Quality Potatoes 1st Mark Mayberry, 2nd Margaret Salley. Kid’s competition – Funniest Vegetable 1 st Oisin O’Neill, 2nd Laidh Kehoe & 3rd Lúghan Kehoe.
Baking Class 1: Soda Bread 1st Lucy Molloy. Class 2 Best Cupcakes – Mary Malone. Class 3 Best Apple tart – Ellen Price, Class 4 Best Strawberry Jam – Teresa Cowman Class 5 Best Marmalade – Bridget Mulkern
Flowers Class 1 Best Rose 1 st Breda Shannon, 2 nd Jess Dolan, 3 rd Ailbhe Malone. Class 2 Best Garden Posy 1st Jess Dolan, 2 nd Siobhan Campbell
Photography Class 1: Any agriculture subject in Colour 1st Carmel Byrne, 2nd Caroline Rice and 3rd Breda Murphy. Class 2 Any scenic view in our locality 1st Carol Curley, 2nd Carol Curley and 3rd Breda Murphy. Class 3 Best Domestic or agricultural animal 1st Lorcan Nolan, 2nd Claire Browne and third Margaret Traynor. Class 4: A fitting photo for the front of the Roundwood & District Historical & Folklore Journal 2024 1st Carmel Byrne, 2nd Carmel Byrne and 3rd Mary Brady.
Winner of the Geoff Seymour Memorial Trophy for Vintage Car & Tractors – Charlie O’Connolly.
Children’s Photography Class 1: Best Domestic or agricultural animal Áine O’Meara, 2nd Esme Factor O’Reilly and 3rd Jamie Connolly. Class 2: Any scenic view in our locality 1st Esme Factor O’Reilly.
Children’s Art competition. Winners were Tilly Kavanagh, Harper Hurley, Ellie McGraynor, Ben Martin, Lughán Kehoe, Aine Mullans, Sam Smyth, Jack Freddy Lowe, Larysa, Conor (CC –2nd Class Roundwood NS), Eva Saleh, Sophia Quinn, Edith O’Reilly, Fia Dunbar, Mia Kennedy and Roisin Mullen. Some children may not have collected their prizes. Please email Info@roundwood.ie if your child is named above and did not collect their prize on the day.
Children’s Make a Hat Competition 1 st Katie Miller, 2 nd Emily & Sophie Reilly & 3 rdEtain Power.
Children’s Baking – Best Rocky Road – 1 st Fiadh Cleary, 2 nd Finlay Nuttal & 3 rdKeela & Erin Jackson. Decorate a cupcake – 1st Zoe O’Brien, 2nd Ceola Cowman & 3rd Layla Cowman.
The winners on the day were : Scarecrow competition winner – Mona McSharry, Therese Byrne & family. Guess the weight of the Lamb for €50, weight 51 kilos Madison Fox, Hang Tough Junior competition – an amazing 3minutes 36 seconds by Dayna Brady. Tug of War – winners The Green Room Flowers with Fanning’s Tochar House runners up. Bar person’s race – Liam Murphy representing Kavanagh’s Vartry House. It’s a Load of Balls Race winners – 1st Beyond the Pale Festival Family Pass – Joy Malone, 2nd €100 – JP Keeley, 3rd €50 – Gemma McCarrick
Raffle Prize winners – 1st €250 Wicklow Heather voucher Eavan Cullen, 2nd Family Pass to Kaleidoscope Festival – Tom Kenna, 3rd €250 voucher for Special Op’s – Mossie Kenna, 4th €180 voucher for Price’s Garage – Enda Kavanagh, 5th €150 voucher for Keith Grant Master Butcher – Shirley Fagundes, 6th €150 voucher for Roundwood Stores – James Timmons, 7th €150 Centra Roundwood voucher – Mary Belton, 8th Meal for 2 with wine in the Glendalough Hotel – Saoirse Finnerty, 9 th Wicklow Wolf Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour – Cara Sharkey, 10th €50 Adriano’s Takeaway voucher – Patricia Cullen, 11th €50 WokULike Takeaway voucher – Jamie Timmons, 12th Roundwood Pharmacy Hamper – Leanne O’Shea, 13th €50 Mountains Breeze voucher – Joe Wolohan, 14 th €50 Sugar Mountain Café voucher – Annemarie Delamere, 15th €50 Ashley’s Barbers Voucher – Plunkett family, 16th Kelley’s Hardware Hamper – Louise Kenna, 17 th HD Hair Design Voucher – Julianne Miley, 18th Roundwood Veterinary Practice – cat/dog health check – Gerry O’Toole, 19th Bracken Fern Florist voucher – Kiera O’Brien. Well done to all the winners and again a huge thanks to all the local businesses who donated these fabulous prizes.
Well done everyone and roll on Show 2025
Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns on August 24th from 11am til 4pm.Please support this initiative from local businesses/crafters
Results of Captain Niall Gaffney’s Prize in Powerscourt East held on Saturday 10thAugust. 1st Ciaran Keenan 37pts. 2nd Darren Meaney 36pts. 3rd Colm Gaskin 36pts. 4th Eoin Mason 34pts. 5th Martin Gaffney 34pts. Class 1 First: Niall Gaffney 31 pts. Second: David Brady 31pts. Class 2 First: Thomas McDougal 34pts. Second Mossie Kenna 31pts. Class 3 First John Staunton 33pts. Second Orla Murphy 32pts. Front 9: Ray McIlhenny 20pts. Back 9: Ger Power 19pts. Nearest Pin: Shane Keenan. Visitors Prize Simon Holt. Well done to all the winners.
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.
Results of the Whist held on August 7th. Top Score: Monica Brady. First Gent: Jimmy Molloy. Second Gent: Shay Brady. First Lady: Mary Pierce. Second Lady: Maura McHugh. First Half: Margaret Kennedy. Second Half: May Kenna. Lowest Score: Ann Pierce. Longest Sitting: Marie Magee. Raffle Prizes: Shay Brady, May Kenna and Mick Whelan. Next Whist Wednesday August 21st in the Parish Hall at 8pm.
Results of draw held on Sunday 11th August. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were: 2, 3, 4 & 11. There were seven match three winners. Emma Wolohan, Betty Cahill, Fiona O’Mahoney, Jean Shannon, Alan Cunningham, David & Alex and Tom Hennessy. Next week’s jackpot will be €25,300.
HOLISTIC HEALING & WELLNESS
Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness Sound Bath & Breath Work – Thursday 22nd of August immerse 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. A hugely popular evening booking is essential.
Time 7:30pm-9:00pm
Reiki 1:1 morning & evenings appointments. Would you like to improve your sleep, lower your blood pressure, ease the aches & pains, balance your immune system, then Reiki is the perfect choice to help you bring the body back into balance. For more information & bookings contact
Next Bingo date is 18th August at Annamoe Centre 3pm.Last two weeks of exercise class this Thursday 8th and Thursday 15th August at 12:30. Trip to Donegal now full.
All Membership 2024 money is now overdue, this is required for Active Retirement Ireland and provides insurance when attending events.
Westport Country Music Break 6-day Tour, from 20th to 25th October 2024. Music includes Declan Nerney, Trevor Mayles, Shaun Carrigan and more. Day tours; day tour Achill Island, Castlebar, Doolaugh Valley & Kylmore. Optional trip to Knock on free day. 5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Westport Woods Hotel. Price €549 pp sharing / €125 extra for Single room. For more information contact Susan at 087-6273032. €200 deposit before 15th July. Full payment by 1st September 2024.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday15th August 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.
45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 pm. Teas served. All are welcome.
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.
