Roundwood

LADIES’ FINAL

Good luck to Orla Molloy and the An Tóchar girls in their County Final next Sunday the 28th at 4 p.m. in Aughrim. We have a young exciting team and they need all the support they can get as they face a very strong combined team who pick from two very good clubs, Donard and Dunlavin. Thanks to Gerry O’Toole, who is bringing the girls to Aughrim. If you can’t make the game be sure to come to the complex and welcome them home around 6.30 p.m. Regardless of the result they’ve done us proud this year with some super performances.

CLARA VALE FUN RUN

Clara Trail Run takes place on Thursday, August 25. There are three courses as follows – 6K Adult Fun Trail Run, Kids Trail Race and a Walk. Kids €5, Adults €10 and Family €20. Medal for all kids trail runners. Registration: 6 p.m. at Clara Vale Church. Refreshments and Parking provided. The course is on the Avonmore Way (Clara Vale section). and proceeds are in aid of upkeep of Clara Vale Church and grounds. For more information see our Clara Trail Run Facebook page.

HERITAGE WEEK

To celebrate heritage week, which takes place from August 22 to August 28, Roundwood Historical Society have organised a guided tour by Prof Graeme Warren, Head of the UCD School of Archaeology, of the monastic site excavations being carried out this summer in Glendalough, by students from UCD. Prof Warren will personally lead our tour and will share with us the background to the ‘dig’, discoveries so far and how these potentially reset the story and datelines of this fantastic heritage site. The tour, lasting an hour approx, will take place on tonight Wednesday, August 24, at 11 a.m. Our plan is to meet outside the Roundwood Parish Centre no later than 10.15 and make our way by cars to the site at Glendalough.

This promises to be a wonderful tour as Prof Warren has been involved with this project since its inception and is very supportive of getting communities involved in discovering their local history, folklore and archaeology heritage. The committee looks forward to as many members as possible attending this event. For more information contact David Menzies at 087 8363181.

JUNIOR DISCO

Roundwood AFC is holding a junior disco in Roundwood Parish Centre on Friday, August 26, from 7.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. for six- to 13-year-olds €5 admission and fully supervised. Tuck shop on the night and all are welcome.

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY

Congratulations and a big happy 80th birthday to two of our well known parishioners Maura Curley and Bridgie Timmons who have had great celebrations with family and friends over the past weeks. We wish them continued good health and happiness.

MUSIC IN CALARY

The next concert in Calary Church will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, when Musici Ireland will play works by Beethoven, Boccherini and Dohnanyi. The performers will be Helena Wood (violin), Beth McNinch (viola) and Grainne Hope (cello). Their programme will be Beethoven’s Op.3 in Eb followed by Boccherini’s String Trio in D major, Op.14, No.4 and ending with Dohnanyi’s Serenade Opus 10. Tickets, which are €18 and €15 for concessions, can be booked by ringing John at 01 2818146 or by email to derekneilson@eircom. net.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner yet again of the jackpot last weekend.

The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 15 and 23. There were eight match-three winners, Conor Swords, Stephen Curley, FS, Kitty Heslin, Eilish Merrin, Moira Kenna, D. Matthews and Patricia B. Next week’s jackpot stays at €19,400.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

Our September dance takes place on Friday the ninth.

45 CARD GAME

A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.45 p.m. Teas served.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows. Top Score: Monica Brady; First Gent: Richie Cullen; Second Gent: Ann Gaffney; Top Lady: Maura McHugh; Second Lady: Mary Murphy; First Half: May Kenna; Second Half: Mary Pierce; Lowest Score: Ann Wolohan and Longest Sitting: Kitty Kennedy. Raffle prizes were won by Maura McHugh, Molly Byrne, Magdalena Kennedy, and Mary Pierce. Next whist will be on Wednesday, August 31, in the Parish Centre.

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.

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