Roundwood
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday March 31 in The Coach House at 1.30 p.m.
COFFEE/PANCAKE MORNING
A big thanks you to everybody who helped make our coffee morning such a great success. It’s great to live in a community that is ready to give a dig out every now and then when the need arises.
Janette from Sugar Mountain gave up her morning to toss the pancakes, She made dozens of them which were gratefully received on a cold wet morning. We raised the wonderful sum of €3,500 on the day and donations are still coming in.
The results of the raffle held on that morning is as follows: Jewellery: Clare Doyle; Boiler Service: Mary Cullen; Handmade picture: Ann Scott; Aloe Vera hamper: Lucy Molloy; Wicklow Heather Voucher: Devina Kearns; Anne Sexton Voucher: Bridie Turner; Garden Pots: John Brady; Bottle Bushmills: Phil Power; Fruit Basket: Bob Heatley; Pashmina: Phil Power;
Cheese set: Carol Curley; Ted Baker hamper: Carol Curley; Wine and Chocolates hamper: Tommy Keeley; Whiskey hamper: Aine Schwalm; Bottle Vodka: Betty Cullen; Keeleys hamper: Marinus Gaffney; Bottle of Whiskey: Máire Hall; Craft Beer collection: John Brady; Mountain Breeze Voucher: Mary Belton/ Byrne; McCoys Voucher: Tomoka; Wine, biscuits chocolate hamper: Angela Magee; Slaney Pottery: Tommy Keeley; Bottle Champagne: Bob Heatley; Bottle Prosecco: Nadia Tucker;
Roundwood Pharmacy hamper: Lucy Molloy; Beleek Pottery: Cecilia Reid; Toiletry hamper: Noelle Shanahan; Necklace/ perfume/Hat: Pam Byrne; Candle holder and chocs: Lorraine Giffney; Roses/hand lotion and sweets: Sheila McHugh; Chutney and Biscuits: Lorraine Giffney; Scarf Gloves set: Margaret Kennedy: Wine and Lindt Chocs: Bridie Lower and Coconut Body creams: Imelda Turner. Thanks again to all who donated prizes and bought tickets for this worthy cause.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
A pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, April 23, leaving Laragh at 7.30 a.m. and Roundwood at 8 a.m.. sharp. Breakfast, dinner and bus is €60 per person. All money to be paid in full before April 1. Names to Susan at 087 6273032 any time a.s.a.p. Mike Denver in concert in the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy on March 23. Tickets are €30 from the hotel or ticketmaster. Bus only €25. Please call Susan at 087 6273032 for more information.
MORNING BADMINTON
Tuesday morning Badminton continues in the Sports Complex, Roundwood at 9.30 a.m. for approx one hour. Why not drop the children up to school and come join us? No need to purchase a racket as there are a few available for our use
WESTPORT BREAK
There will be a Country music break to Westport from October 22-27 with day trips on some of the days. It will be a six-day tour with dinner, bed and breakfast and music every night with acts such as TR Dallas, Stuart Moyles and Mike Denver and many more. The price will be €399 per person sharing with a €90 single room supplement. Please contact Susan at 087 6273032 for more details. Names should be in before April 12.
MEN’S SHED
A welcome is always on the mat on Tuesdays between 10 and midday Work is about to commence on the layout of the growing/gardening area kindly fenced off by our host Pat Carr. So if you have green fingers or would be willing to become involved, do come along. Who knows what the fruits of the this team effort will be, but the building of friendships and the working and sharing is a great source of satisfaction and therapy.
The one to one classes in Coláiste Chraobh Abhann in Kilcoole continue and the final two classes of the present lessons will be on Friday the 10th and Friday the 24th of this month between 10.15 and 12.30. A further series of classes will be facilitated by the school if the demand is there. The reaction to this offer has been received very positively in the SHED. But please remember that these tuition classes are not confined to SHED members.
It should be mentioned that the social interaction between the young Transition Year ‘student teachers’ and the mature learning adults is proving to be mutually rewarding. For further information feel free to call the school or 086 8650588 at any time.
PURE MILE MEETING
Lots of interesting stuff on and planned for the Pure Mile near Roundwood this year which includes parts of Baltynanima, Ashtown Upper and Toghermore – over two miles. The next meeting for residents and anyone interested in the Pure Mile initiative will take place on Monday, March 20, at 7.30 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall.
ANNAMOE CENTRE
The Story House will take place in Annamoe Centre on this Friday, March 10, at 8 p.m. and Family Fun Bingo on Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m.
CLOTHES RECYCLE
Another clothes recycle will take place on Friday, March 10, the following will be excepted Clothes/bed linen/towels/shoes There will be a drop off on Thursday, March 9, at the school between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. please contact Joanne at 087 9389894 if you have any questions
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 11, 15, 17 and 29. There were four matchthree winners John O’Sullivan, susan Carroll, MO’B and Caroline Hara. Next week’s jackpot will be €12,100
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Roundwood Historical Society’s next talk in the 2017 Series will take place on Tues- day, March 14, at 20.00 in the Roundwood Parish Hall and will be given by Therese Hicks. The title of the talk is ‘The Kennedys of Mount Kennedy’.
Following more than two years research Therese’s talk will follow the Kennedy family’s fortunes till the death of the last male heir. The presentation will take us from the mid 1500s to 1710. The 17th century was an especially turbulent one, and the story of Mount Kennedy is a good illustration of that chapter of Irish history. Therese is originally from Philadelphia. She worked with an Irish missionary community for a number of years in West Africa and then returned to the US and retrained as a psychotherapist. She settled in Ireland in 1998, and worked initially in psychiatry and then in primary care before retiring in 2014.
We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday the 14th for what promises to be a very interesting talk on the background to the Manor of Mount Kennedy, the Kennedy family – who were they actually and how they leant their name to the now famous local town. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. The entrance fee for members is €3 and for non-members is €5 – payable at the door.
MONEYSTOWN DANCE
The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday, March 10, from 9.30 p.m. till 12. Tea served, refreshments also available, door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, maybe even a little line dancing.
ANNAMOE CENTRE
The Annamoe Centre will host a story house event this Friday, March 10, at 8 p.m., which promises to be a great night of entertainment. The centre will also host family fun bingo on Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m.
PLOUGHING RESULTS
Roundwood Ploughing Society would like to thank all who made the Ploughing Match held last Saturday, February 25, a very successful event considering the damp conditions. Special thanks to Mr John Byrne for the field, The Roundwood Inn for the catering on the day and Kavanagh’s for facilitating all our meetings. Judges and Competitors. To all the many sponsors for their continued support which is very much appreciated, without which this competition could not be run.
The results are as follows: Champion Class: First Richard Keegan, second Barry White, third Liam Hamilton, fourth Robert Roe and fifth John Shortt. Under-28: first Denis Dunne. under-21: first Nathan Barnes. Three Furrow: first Eric Bradshaw, second John Summors. Two Furrow Reversible: first Tom Donnelly. Vintage Two Furrow: first Paddy Doyle, second Cecil Hughes. Classic Tractor: first Willie Carney, second Paddy Barnes. Trailer Plough: first Tommy Pierce, second Robert Mitchell. Single Furrow: first Eugene Stephens. Loy: first Eugene Stephens, second Jim Hennigan. Horse Class: first Leslie Hambridge, second Kevin Doran.
CEILI FIGURE DANCING
Any adults interesting in reliving their youth when we all learned to Ceili dance? There are Ceili dancing lessons in the Parish Hall in Roundwood on Wednesday nights starting at 8 p.m. for an hour. It’s learning to ceili dance in a fun and friendly manner (solo and group dances). Just come along on the night
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the whist are as follows: Top Score: Tom McHugh; Top Gent: Jimmy Molloy; Second Gent: Tiney Shortt; Top Lady: Patricia Byrne; Second Lady: Kitty Kennedy; First Half: Anne Wolohan; Second Half: Pat Fisher; Longest Sitting: Paddy Hallighan and Lowest Score: Mary Cullen. Raffle prizes were won by Anne Wolohan; Pat Fisher, May Kenna and Richie Cullen. Next whist will be on Wednesday, March 15, in the Parish Centre.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The next Roundwood Dance will be on Friday, March 17, with music by the Wicklow Man reverting back to the old time of 9 p.m. midnight.
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 p.m. Tea served.
AN TOCHAR GAA
Scór – Well done to our representatives in the Instrumental Music section of Scór Sinsear – Clare, Molly and Morgan. The group will take part in the Leinster Semifinals which take place next Saturday, March 11, in the Marion Hall in Birr, Co. Offaly Ladies Training continues every Friday at 7: 45 sharp. and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. All new and former players welcome. Under-14 girls Training continues on Mondays 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. New players always welcome.
SET DANCING
Roundwood set dancing continues every Thursday night from 9 p.m. till 11 p.m. in Kavanagh’s Lounge, Roundwood. Music this month is CDs and we will have the O’Kane Family back playing for us again in March and then live music for the remainder of the year. Admission remains at €5.
ANGEL HEALING
Why not take two hours out of your week just for you and join us on a Monday evening at 7.30 in the Parish Hall, Roundwood. Here you will be part of a group who know that looking after their well being is so important. You will learn how to meditate and be still. To connect to your Angels and be supported by the wonderful people who have attended this group in Roundwood for 13 years. So if you would like more information you can contact me Mary Stacey at 087 9819420 or just come along on the night
ATHLETICS CLUB
Want to get fit/fitter for 2017? Come take part in Jogging/running at the GAA pitch every Tuesday at 6.30 p.m., at the Coach
House every Thursday at 7 p.m. (running under lights in the village) and at 10 a.m. on Sundays at the Vartry Dam. Beginners and experienced runners all welcome. Set a goal of 10K for Easter or 5K for St Patrick’s Day, you decide. We’ll help you reach your goal so layer up in warm comfy gear and come along.