Roundwood & District News 29th July 2024

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LOTTO

Results of the draw held on Sunday 28th July. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were: 6, 7, 13 & 29. There were eleven match three winners. Kevin Coster, Emma Curley, Alex Melia, Mick, Michael Duffy, E & J Doyle, Molly Cunningham, Dawn Newsome, Fiona & Liz, Connie Walsh and Jack Devereux.  Next week’s jackpot will be €24,700. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of whist on July 24th.  Top Score: Monica Brady. First Gent: Margaret Kennedy. Second Gent: Richie Cullen. First Lady: Maura McHugh. Second Lady: Patrica Byrne. Longest Sitting: Mary Pierce. Lowest Score: May Kenna. First Half: Catherine Doyle. Second Half: Tiny Shortt. Raffle Prizes: Catherine Doyle, Patrica Byrne and Marie Magee. Next Whist Wednesday August 7th in the Parish Hall at 8pm. 

MEN’S SHED 

Roundwood Men’s Shed: The Shed continues to meet every Tuesday in Knockraheenat Pat Carr’s place (A98 AH02) from 10 to 12 a.m. approximately. We care and listen and share over a cuppa or two. Occasionally we break into song and we have a few fine musicians and singers in our ranks. The experts tell us that music is good for the soul and the mental health of all. We do some gentle exercises and recently we have been planting trees along the Vartry Trail. New faces will be very welcome in the Shed. For further information feel free to call or text 086 8650588 at any time. 

HOLISTIC HEALING & WELLNESS 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness. Happening at the Annamoe Centre Co.Wicklow.  

 Sound Bath & Breath Work – Thursday 8th 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 Healings 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 bookings or more information contact Sue 087–2750335.

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns on Sundays from 11am to 4pm in the parish hall. Eggs, honey, jams, baking, plants, flowers, candles, soaps, waxmelts, bathbombs, knitwear, toys, photography, jewellery,  artificial flower arrangements, ceramics and much more. Please support this initiative from local producers and crafters. 

ACTIVE RETIRED 

Now taking bookings for the Autumn Holiday Trip to Donegal – 30th September to 4th October 2024 Now taking deposits; contact Mary at 0876595381 for further details. There are still a small number of places available. Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single RoomSupplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) – €550. Price includes: Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Bus. 

CANCER SUPPORT  

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.   

MUSIC BREAK 

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 Thursday 1stAugust 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  

45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 pm. 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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for the paper.     

  

 

Roundwood & District News 22nd July 2024

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DERRALOSSARY CHURCHYARD

A Work Party will be held on Saturday 27th July in Derralossary Churchyard from 10:00 to 16:00 to continue the work of maintaining and improving the graveyard in advance of Heritage Week.  The information and grave locations stands were installed some months ago and we are engaging with the Tánaiste’s office and Dept of Defence regarding an event on Sunday 17th November which is the 50th anniversary of the death in office of President Erskine Childers. Strimmers (with petrol and plenty of cutting line), rakes, a few lawnmowers and the odd saw will come in handy. If you have any queries, please just call Mervyn on 086 8227998. 

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday 21st July. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were: 6, 7, 10 & 12. There were ten match three winners.  Spot & Teddy, Declan Walsh, L.N.D., Katelym Byrne, Colm, Dave, Mary Byrne, L.T.K., Maureen Cronin, J &T Doyle.  Next week’s jackpot will be €24,400. 

MEN’S SHED 

Roundwood Men’s Shed: The Shed continues to meet every Tuesday in Knockraheenat Pat Carr’s place (A98 AH02) from 10 to 12 a.m. approximately. We care and listen and share over a cuppa or two. Occasionally we break into song and we have a few fine musicians and singers in our ranks. The experts tell us that music is good for the soul and the mental health of all. We do some gentle exercises and recently we have been planting trees along the Vartry Trail. New faces will be very welcome in the Shed. For further information feel free to call or text 086 8650588 at any time. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next Whist Wednesday July 24th in the Parish Hall at 8pm. 

HOLISTIC HEALING & WELLNESS 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness. Join me for two very exciting events happening at the Annamoe Centre Co.Wicklow. Thursday 18th of July Haven Circle the evening consists of card reading, mindfulness activity, breathwork, & a beautiful guided meditation to ensure you are rested & recharged for the days ahead. 

Time 7:30-9:00pm

Sound Bath & Breath Work – Thursday 8th 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 Healings 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 bookings or more information contact Sue 087–2750335.

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns on Sundays from 11am to 4pm in the parish hall. Eggs, honey, jams, baking, plants, flowers, candles, soaps, waxmelts, bathbombs, knitwear, toys, photography, jewellery,  artificial flower arrangements, ceramics and much more. Please support this initiative from local producers and crafters. 

ACTIVE RETIRED 

Active Retirement exercise class by SielBleuIreland, Thursdays at the Roundwood Parish Hall from 12:30-13:30pm. This class has been extended for another 8 weeks due to popular demand. All welcome €10 per session. This is going very well and we have had positive feedback from all our attendees. 

Day Trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery Monday 29th July 2024 10.00am Depart Roundwood for day trip, 11.00amArrival at Botanic Gardens for Tea/coffee & Scones. 1.00pm Depart Botanic Gardens and visit Glasnevin cemetery, 3.00pm Depart Glasnevin Cemetery 3.30pm 2 Course meal in the Lucan Spa Hotel, 6.30pm Approximate Arrival time back in RoundwoodPrices: €90 per person. Last call so if you wish to join the outing contact Mary immediately at 0876595381 

Now taking bookings for the Autumn Holiday Trip to Donegal – 30th September to 4th October 2024 Now taking deposits; contact Mary at 0876595381 for further details. There are still a small number of places available. Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single RoomSupplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) – €550. Price includes: Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Bus. 

CANCER SUPPORT  

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.   

MUSIC BREAK 

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 Thursday 1stAugust 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  

45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 pm. 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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for the paper.     

  

 

Roundwood and District News 15th July 2024

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MUSIC IN CALARY 

The next concert in Calary Church will take place on Saturday 20th July when the Arteo Quartet will perform works by Haydn, Beethoven and Mendelssohn. 

The concert will begin at 8 pm with free parking available. If you wish to book tickets or for further information, please email derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118. 

Tickets for the concert are €18 and €15 for concessions. Music in Calary would also like to thank Wicklow County Council for their support. 

GOLF SOCIETY 

Result of Roundwood G.S. outing to Woodenbridge Golf Club on Sunday 14th July. First: Liam Finnerty 41pts. Second: Glenn Hughes 38pts. Third: Ciaran Blackbyrne 37pts. Fourth: Darren Meaney 37pts. Fifth: Junior Lawless 36pts. Class 1 First: Richie Cullen 36pts. Second: Ian McAulay 35pts. Class 2 First: Thomas Mc Dougal 36pts. Second: Reece Scott 35pts. Class 3 First: Enda Kavanagh 35pts. Second: Mark Gorman 29pts.Front 9: Robin Byrne 19pts. Back 9: Ian Hamiliton 19pts. Nearest Pin: Ian Hamiliton. Visitors Prize: Ryan Gaskin. Well done to all the winners. 

LOTTO 

Results of draw held on Sunday 14th July. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were: 1, 15, 19 & 28. There were no match three winners.  Next week’s jackpot will be €24,100. 

DERRALOSSARY CHURCHYARD 

 A Work Party will be held on Saturday 27th July in Derralossary Churchyard from 10:00 to 16:00 to continue the work of maintaining and improving the graveyard in advance of Heritage Week.  The information and grave locations stands were installed some months ago and we are engaging with the Tánaiste’s office and Dept of Defence regarding an event on Sunday 17th November which is the 50th anniversary of the death in office of President Erskine Childers. Strimmers (with petrol and plenty of cutting line), rakes, a few lawnmowers and the odd saw will come in handy. If you have any queries, please just call Mervyn on 086 8227998. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of the Whist held on July 10th.  Top Score: Mary Pierce. First Gent: Margaret Kennedy. Second Gent: Mick Whelan. First Lady: Monica Brady. Second Lady: May Kenna. Longest Sitting: Catherine Doyle. Lowest Score: Shay Brady. First Half: Ann Pierce. Second Half: Tiny Shortt. Raffle Prizes: May Kenna, Margaret Kennedy & Catherine Doyle. Next Whist Wednesday July 24th in the Parish Hall at 8pm. 

RIVER WALK  

East Wicklow Rivers Trust invites you to a walk along the Vartry Reservoir on Tuesday 16th July, 8pm.The walk will follow the woodland trail that includes the embankment, the route of the old Vartry River and the steep-sided cut that joins the upper and lower reservoirs. Birds that could be seen include Grey Heron, Kingfisher, Little Grebe, Moorhen and many more Booking via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vartry-river-birdwatching-walk-tickets-929849052547 

HOLISTIC HEALING & WELLNESS 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness. Join me for two very exciting events happening at the Annamoe Centre Co.Wicklow. Thursday 18th of July Haven Circle the evening consists of card reading, mindfulness activity, breathwork, & a beautiful guided meditation to ensure you are rested & recharged for the days ahead.
Time 7:30-9:00pm

Sound Bath & Breath Work – Thursday 8th 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 Healings 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 bookings or more information contact Sue 0872750335.

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns on JULY 20TH from 11am to 4pm in the parish hall. Eggs, honey, jams, baking, plants, flowers, candles, soaps, waxmelts, bathbombs, knitwear, toys, photography, jewellery,  artificial flower arrangements, ceramics and much more. Please support this initiative from local producers and crafters. 

ACTIVE RETIRED 

Active Retirement exercise class by SielBleuIreland, Thursdays at the Roundwood Parish Hall from 12:30-13:30pm. This class has been extended for another 8 weeks due to popular demand. All welcome €10 per session. This is going very well and we have had positive feedback from all our attendees. 

Bingo – the next Bingo takes place on July 21st at 3 pm in Annamoe Community Centre. All Welcome 

Day Trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery Monday 29th July 2024 10.00am Depart Roundwood for day trip, 11.00am Arrival at Botanic Gardens for Tea/coffee & Scones. 1.00pm Depart Botanic Gardens and visit Glasnevin cemetery, 3.00pm Depart Glasnevin Cemetery 3.30pm 2 Course meal in the Lucan Spa Hotel, 6.30pm Approximate Arrival time back in Roundwood Prices: €90 per person. Last call so if you wish to join the outing contact Mary immediately at 0876595381 

Now taking bookings for the Autumn Holiday Trip to Donegal – 30th September to 4th October 2024 Now taking deposits; contact Mary at 0876595381 for further details. There are still a small number of places available. Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single Room Supplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) – €550. Price includes: Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Bus. 

CANCER SUPPORT  

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.   

MUSIC BREAK 

 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 Thursday 18th July 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  

45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 pm. 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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for the paper.