HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Roundwood & District Historical and Folklore Society held their A.G.M. on Thursday 4th March. The Society has had a very successful year despite COVID19 restrictions with Zoom presentations and a sell-out year for the 2020 journal. The new committee are now in place to take the society forward. We are always looking for new members, young and old. If you would like to join us for our talks via Zoom meetings please contact us by email roundwoodhistorical@gmail.com or send us a message via our Facebook page.  We would also like to hear from you if you have any bright ideas on talks and topics for future talks. 

One of our aims for the future is to involve more children and young adults in the society; perhaps they might like to give us some ideas too.  Here is the new committee: 

Claire Chambers: Chairman, John Pearson: Vice Chairman. The position of Treasurer has not been filled so John Pearson will continue this role until an individual is identified to fill this role. Jane Pierce will continue as Secretary having taken on the role temporarily. Ellen Smith:  PRO. John Medlycott:  Ordinary member number one. Marcelo Pacheco: Ordinary member number two.

PARISH CHURCH 

Roundwood Parish Church Opening Times – while in Government Level 5 restrictions, the Church will be open for private prayer from 9 am to 12 noon Monday – Thursday inclusive.  Please observe all Government guidelines relating to hand and respiratory hygiene and please wear a face-covering.  

PERSONAL ALARMS

The Roundwood and District Community Council are registered to administer the senior alert scheme which provides grants to elderly people towards the provision of personal alarms. The personal alarm offers reassurance to allow independent living, safe in the knowledge that you can quickly be in contact with a family member or neighbour in the event of an emergency. It provides security and peace of mind. If you would like more information, please call 086 8055040.

ALONE HELPLINE

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people is operating a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland. Contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 if you have concerns about your own wellbeing, or the wellbeing of an older person you know. Further information can be found on www.alone.ie.

LOTTO

The lotto will return after the Covid restrictions are fully lifted. The good news is there is a jackpot of €21,100 waiting to be won!

ROUNDWOOD CANCER SUPPORT

The centre is currently closed but we are continuing to provide transport to and from hospital appointments for those suffering from cancer. If you require our services please contact us on 086 1534011. Or check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/roundwoodcancersupport

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

PERSONAL ALARMS

The Roundwood and District Community Council are registered to administer the senior alert scheme which provides grants to elderly people towards the provision of personal alarms. The personal alarm offers reassurance to allow independent living, safe in the knowledge that you can quickly be in contact with a family member or neighbour in the event of an emergency. It provides security and peace of mind. If you would like more information, please call 086 8055040.

CALARY PARISH

Rev Ross Styles has now taken over as Rector of Newcastle & Newtownmountkennedy with Calary. The parishioners welcome Ross his wife, Fiona together with their children Ben and Ava and wish them a long and happy time in the parish. We look forward to meeting them once restrictions are eased and, in the meantime, services will continue online.

PARISH CHURCH 

Roundwood Parish Church Opening Times – for the month of February, and while in Government Level 5 restrictions, the Church will be open for private prayer from 9 am to 12 noon Monday – Thursday inclusive.  Please observe all Government guidelines relating to hand and respiratory hygiene and please wear a face-covering.  

ALONE HELPLINE

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people is operating a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland. Contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 if you have concerns about your own wellbeing, or the wellbeing of an older person you know. Further information can be found on www.alone.ie.

LOTTO

The lotto has been suspended for the moment.

ROUNDWOOD CANCER SUPPORT

The centre is currently closed but we are continuing to provide transport to and from hospital appointments for those suffering from cancer. If you require our services please contact us on 086 1534011. Or check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/roundwoodcancersupport

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

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Dear Members and Friends,

On behalf of the Committee of the Roundwood Historical Society, we would like to invite you to our second Zoom talk of 2021, scheduled to take place via Zoom, on Monday, 22nd Feb. at 8pm.

This talk ‘’Surplus People – Assisted Emigration from the Fitzwilliam Estate, Coolattin 1847 – 1856” will be given by Jim Rees, historian, author and chairman of the Arklow Maritime Museum.

Jim’s talk is based on the research for his best-selling book, ‘Surplus People’, which deals with the clearance of 6,000 tenants from the Fitzwilliam estate around Coolattin in South Wicklow between 1847 to 1856.

As the talk is via Zoom we kindly ask if you can register with us by Thurs. 18th Feb 2021. You can do so by emailing roundwoodhistorical@gmail.com and we will then send you the Zoom link details ahead of the talk

This talk can be accessed via the Zoom app on your laptop or mobile phone. We look forward to meeting you all again via Zoom on Feb. 22nd.

VARIETY GROUP

Roundwood Variety Group (Committee, Cast & Crew) would like to thank and send good wishes to Pauline Fahy General Manager of Brockagh Resource Centre on her retirement from her position. Pauline was a huge and vital part and help to Roundwood Variety Group Productions down the years up at The Brockagh Theatre and will be missed backstage & front of house. However, we hope we will be seeing Pauline in the audience (or indeed on stage, ya never know) for our future productions when we all get back to normal and no doubt she will enjoy. Thanks and cheers Pauline stay safe God bless and we will all see you soon.

PERSONAL ALARMS

The Roundwood and District Community Council are registered to administer the senior alert scheme which provides grants to elderly people towards the provision of personal alarms. The personal alarm offers reassurance to allow independent living, safe in the knowledge that you can quickly be in contact with a family member or neighbour in the event of an emergency. It provides security and peace of mind. If you would like more information, please call 086 8055040.

PARISH CHURCH 

Roundwood Parish Church Opening Times – for the month of February, and while in Government Level 5 restrictions, the Church will be open for private prayer from 9 am to 12 noon Monday – Thursday inclusive.  Please observe all Government guidelines relating to hand and respiratory hygiene and please wear a face-covering.  

ALONE HELPLINE

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people is operating a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland. Contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 if you have concerns about your own wellbeing, or the wellbeing of an older person you know. Further information can be found on www.alone.ie.

LOTTO

The lotto has been suspended for the moment.

ROUNDWOOD CANCER SUPPORT

The centre is currently closed but we are continuing to provide transport to and from hospital appointments for those suffering from cancer. If you require our services please contact us on 086 1534011. Or check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/roundwoodcancersupport

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