Roundwood

BLESSING OF GRAVES

Roundwood Parish Cemetery Sunday/Pattern Sunday – will take place on Sunday, July 24. Please note the 11.30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated in Roundwood Cemetery and NOT in the church.

This Mass will be offered for all interred in the Cemetery and will include a Blessing of the Graves (People are welcome to bring their own folding/portable chairs)

As this is the Sunday Mass there will be one Collection BEFORE Mass. Our collectors will be at the Cemetery Gates on your way in. As always, your contribution is much appreciated.

The stewards earnestly appeal to the good nature of all those attending the ceremony and request them not to park any vehicles on the Oldtown Road between Vartry House and the cemetery. All those who are able to park in the village and walk up are asked to do so, in order to allow room for the less able-bodied Parishioners to be driven to the Cemetery

LOTTO RESULTS

The Midsummer Barn Dance and Barbecue will take place on Saturday, July 23, from 8 p.m. till late. Music by the Three Bob from 10 p.m. midday and the Roamin Cadillacs. from midday 2 a.m. Food will be served from 8 p.m. 11 p.m. Fully licensed. Super Raffle on the night also. Tickets €20 to book please phone 086 1504221.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

John Flood will play in Roundwood Parish Hall on Friday, July 15 to July 9.30 p.m. till 12. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jiving etc

CAR BOOT SALE

The monthly Parish Hall car boot sale takes place on Sunday next, July 10. For Information and Booking please contact Ben 087 9627527. Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 20 tables indoors. Open to stall holders from 10 a.m open to the public from midday to 5 p.m. Tables can only be held till 11.30 a.m

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in Annamoe Centre on Sunday, July 10, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book

Adults interested in getting involved in setting up some form of a youth club in the Roundwood area are invited to attend an alcohol awareness training day which will take place in the Grand Hotel Wicklow on Friday, July 15, from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided and travel subsidised if necessary. For further information please call Stephanie at 085 1088564.

ANNAMOE CENTRE

Bowls every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. We welcome new members any time. Tennis every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The unveiling of Barton Childers memorial is on July 16 at 2 p.m. If you would like support this event you can get in touch with Carmel Hawkins or Breda Roche We are partly funded by the Wicklow County Council. and Ireland 2016 and you are all welcome to come along on the day.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The next meeting of the Roundwood and District Community Council will take place on Monday, July 11, at 8 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall and Centre. All welcome

DAY TRIP

There will be a day trip to Kilkenny on Saturday, July 16. Leaving Roundwood at 9 a.m. A tour of Kilkenny City by road train, visit St Canice’s Cathedral and Black Abbey. Some time to shop. Tea, Scones, Dinner and Bus €70 per person. All money in by July 1 at the latest to Susan at 087 6273032 any time,

OUR LADY’S ISLAND

A day Pilgrimage to Our Lady

The Wicklow Mountains National Park staff have been surveying moths on a weekly basis for the past three years. Moths are trapped alive overnight and are released unharmed the following morning. Why not join us while we unpack the trap? You may be surprised at the variety of moths.

Come along to the Education Centre (Bolger’s Cottage), by the Upper Lake, Glendalough at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 10. This event is free and suitable for adults and older children only. No dogs. Please be aware that the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow County Council) has a €4 charge.

Booking is essential. To book, please phone 0404 45425. Bookings will be taken from Sunday, June 26.

NATURE EXPLORERS

This takes place every Wednesday in the Wicklow Mountains National Park 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children learn how to identify and appreciate the natural world and is aimed at children aged five to 11 years. This is an outdoor programme, and most activities will take place off track. Please dress accordingly. There is a different theme each week as outlined below. Booking is essential. Sessions can fill up extremely quickly. In order to make it fair for all, bookings will be taken from 9 a.m. One week prior to each Nature Explorers day.

On July 13 it’s moths and butterflies and bookings will be taken from today Wednesday, July 6. On July 20 it Squirrells and bookings will be taken from Wednesday, July 13, and then on Wednesday, July 27, it Trees with bookings taken from Wednesday, July 20, Watch the notes for the further dates which include bugs, badgers and birds up to August 24.

To book, please phone 0404 45656 (Mon to Fri). The large National Park sign in the corner of the Upper Lake car park, Glendalough is the meeting point every week. Adults and children are welcome. Please note that an adult must stay with their children, and be prepared to help. No dogs.

This event is free of charge, but please be aware that the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow County Council) has a €4 charge. For further information on the 2016 events programme please see wicklowmountainsnationalpark. ie/documents/Events2016.pdf

PARISH HALL

The Roundwood Hall is always available for all social events, meetings, children’s parties, christenings, workshops, training courses etc. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us at 087 9627527,087 3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail. com.

WHIST

The next whist will be tonight Wednesday, July 6, in the Parish Centre.

SET DANCING

Set Dancing continues every Thursday night in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9 p.m. till 11 p.m. with music this month by the O’Kane family. Come along and join us for a night of good fun, great exercise and a very social night out. Newcomers always welcome and great way to meet some locals. Cost for night of dancing and entertainment is still only €5.

ROUNDWOOD MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market re-opened on Sunday, March 20. Our opening times will be midday to 5 p.m. Please come for your home baking, jams, vegetables, crafts, plants, and much more. New members are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.