Roundwood
THE MARTIN FAMILY
The coffee morning and cake on Saturday, May 13, raised a total sum of €4,025 for the Martin Family Trust.
A huge Thank You must go to the many businesses and individuals who gave so generously and to everyone who came along and helped on the morning to make it a huge success for this worthy cause.
Those, who won the great raffle prizes that were donated were: Prices Garage Roundwood Voucher - Liz and Connor Byrne, Golden Gates Voucher - Marcella Price, Dunne and Dineen Pottery - Frances Gaskin, Avoca Handweavers Throw - Nancy Rafter, Glenmalure Lodge Voucher - Declan Sillery,
Bottle of Whiskey - Leonie Byrne, Hilltop Quading Voucher - Bridie Lowe, Pottery Vase - Rosie McAulay Brady, Johnny Foxes Voucher – Gerry Copeland, Red and White Wine and Chocolates - Eileen Lowe, Terry Kavanagh Meats voucher - Eimear Gorman, Ceramic Soup Bowls - Catherine Halligan, Little Earth Therapies Voucher - Simon Carroll Jnr,
Red and White Wine and Chocolates - Liz Igoe, Clayton Whites Hotel - Voucher Molly Byrne, Keeleys Hardware Hamper - Maura Gaskin, Sugar Mountain Voucher - Edel Lowe, Wine and Chocolates - Erin Brady, The Coach House Voucher - Marina and Philly O’Dwyer, Healy Pottery Jug - Thomas Gaskin, Hanging Basket - Séamus Doyle,
Four Star Pizza Voucher - Nuala McHugh, Baileys and Body Cream - Charlotte Vigors, Four Star Pizza Voucher - Mary Gaskin, Roundwood Veterinary Practice Voucher - Simon Carroll Jnr, Wine and Chocolates - Marie O’Reilly; Avoca Handweavers Throw – Josie Connolly, The Glenview Leisure Centre Passes - Jim and Mary Margaret Molloy,
Shower Gels Hamper - Marie Power, Eoin Shortt Fitness Voucher - Gaye O’Brien, Lotus Flower Hamper - Deirdre Manning, Box of Chocolates - Catherine Connolly, Wok-U-Like Voucher - Teresa Lynch, Photo Frame and Candles - Maria Kenny, Mountain Breeze Voucher -Ella Newsome, Red and White Wine -Marion Cooke,
HD Hair Design Voucher - Rachel Lacey, Little Earth Therapies Hamper - Rosie McAulay Brady, Choppers Barbers Voucher - Jim McCabe, Box of Chocolates - Audrey Byrne, Men’s Shower Pack and Chocolates - Barbara Vance, Chocolates, Hand Cream and Necklace - Mary Fox.
ANNAMOE CENTRE
Annamoe Storyhouse is on June 9 at 8 p.m. in the Annamoe Centre. Family Fun Bingo is on June 11 at 3 p.m. in the Annamoe Centre. The tennis court is open for bookings. For details you can contact Christine at 086 8057431.
WALKING GROUP
Now with the longer evenings the Wednesday evenings walks can take to the countryside. The walks will leave from the Coach House car park on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. to take in some of the great walks around the Vartry Reservoirs. Do come along and bring a friend.
TEXT ALERT
Roundwood and district Text Alert Scheme subscription renewal and first time registration. Subscription renewals (€10) are due for the Roundwood Text Alert Scheme. Lorraine at the post office has kindly agreed to accept renewal subscriptions for the scheme. Please place your €10 in a sealed envelope and write your name and mobile number on the outside of the envelope. Leave envelope with Lorraine at post office.
If it’s your first time to register for the text alert, you will need to fill out a registration form (these are also available at the post office) and pay €10 subscription
STREET FEAST
Street Feast – Roundwood and District Community Council are organising a community Street Feast as part of this National initiative on Sunday, June 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Vartry Heights.
The Street Feast is really just a great excuse to eat great food, celebrate your local community and meet new people who live near you. Lots of fun stuff planned so do come along, All members of the community are most welcome.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Roundwood and District Community Council meeting will take place on Monday, June 12, at 8.30 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall.
LOCAL SURVEY
Roundwood Community Council is undertaking a survey to identify needs in the community that RDCC can address or seek to have addressed for the community. Paper copies of the survey are available in the parish hall under the bookshelf – off car- park entrance to hall.
A link to an online copy of the survey is available from the homepage of roundwood.ie (under page entitled ‘Community Survey 2017’). There is also a link to the survey from the Roundwood.ie Facebook page. The survey will be open till the end of May.
PURE MILE WALK
A walk to the deserted village and the Kidrocks as part of the Pure Mile project will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, meeting at the Wicklow Way junction at Lake Park.
The walk will follow the Wicklow Way then veer off to take in some fantastic views of Lough Dan and Luggala valleys. If its a fine day bring the kids and a picnic.
JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL
Jenny’s pre-school open day will take place on June 6 from 1 p.m. 2 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you all on the day.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
Roundwood Parish Cemetery Sunday/Pattern Sunday – will take place on Sunday, July 23. Please note the 11.30 a.m. Mass will be Celebrated in Roundwood Cemetery. This Mass will be offered for all interred in the cemetery and will include a blessing of the Graves.
BAPTISMS
The next date for baptisms is Sunday, July 30, Please note one months’ notice must be given to the parish office (01 2818384). A copy of your child’s Birth Certificate is required and must be submitted to the parish office at least two weeks in advance of the baptism date.
PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS
Parishioners Contributions 2016 Acknowledgement letters/ receipts are available in the parish office if you require one. Please contact Maureen if you wish to collect yours or to have it sent by email.
PIONEER SOCIAL
Pioneer annual social will be held in the Parish Hall on Friday, June 16, with music by Jim Hogan starting at 9 p.m. All are welcome to attend for a good night of dancing and socialising. If anyone is eligible for their gold or silver pins and they would like to be presented with them on the night, can they please contact Sheila or any committee member as soon as possible to order same.
OUR LADY’S ISLAND
A bus will leave Roundwood for a pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island on Sunday, August 20. Cost is €60 per person which includes scones and tea and dinner in the Riverside Park Hotel. Names and money before June 1, to Susan at 087 6273032.
MEN’S SHED
The shed has been a hive of activity recently and maximum use was made of the dry spell to prepare the raised beds for planting.
Our seaside readers may say that we are a bit slow off the mark but it must be remembered that we live on high ground. Our noble landlord has planted the spuds and it is somewhat ironic that following the recent visit of the English gentleman to the SHED, Pat saw fit to plant British Queens and King Edwards. It has been suggested that we mark out a ‘republican plot’ and plant a few Aran Banners.(For younger readers, these are varieties of spuds.)
Our young local councillor is always on hand to help but he was happy to give credit to the ‘other crowd’ for the load of farmyard manure. You can use your own imagination here because the words used cannot be printed.
Again we extend a sincere invitation to come along to the shedon Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and midday but now that the gardening has commenced the shed will be in operation on other days as well. For any information feel free to call 086 8650588 any time.
AN TÓCHAR GAA
Alex Grey, PSquared Performance, is on hand to guide you through your fitness programme in the An Tóchar Fitness Centre. Call up or ring Alex to join any of the classes or to discuss personal training. facebook.com/ p squared performance GA A.
Cúl Camps – the An Tochar Cúl Camp will run from July 10 to July 14. Further information/ booking available on kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Good Luck to all our players who are sitting Exams in the coming weeks. Best wishes from all in An Tochar GAA. Go n-eiri libh
LOTTO RESULTS
Congratulations to Rosaleen Crean the winner of last week’s lotto draw of 15,400. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 11 and 18. There were 12 match-three winners, C Starke, J Hamilton, H Kinlan, Pat and Mgt, p Walsh, E & C Kavanagh, J& S Hamilton, Patricia and Noah, Pat Molloy, Vickie, M. Collins, JETS. Next week’s jackpot will be €10,000
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 recent whist are as follows: Top Score: Martin Byrne; Top Gent and Second Gent (shared) Richie Cullen and Paddy O’Brien; Top Lady: Mary Cullen; Second Lady: May Kenna; First Half: Kitty Kennedy; Second Half: Margaret Kennedy; Longest Sitting: Maura McHugh and Lowest Score: Mary Murphy. Raffle prizes were won by Kitty Kennedy, Maura McHugh, Richie Cullen, Marie Magee and Tom McHugh. Next whist will be on Wednesday, June 7, in the Parish Centre.
TRADE/CRAFT FUN DAY
Roundwood AF.C. soccer club are holding a Trade/Craft Fun Day fundraiser from midday to 6 p.m. in the Vartry Grounds, Roundwood on Saturday, June 3. Admission €5 for adults, children are free. Free carparking and games for all ages. For more information email roundwoodafcfestival@hotmail.com.
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. Tea served.
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 the O’Kane Family. Admission remains at €5. Beginners are always welcome along with anyone looking for a bit of exercise and a fun night out.
HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open every Sunday from midday till 5 p.m. in the Parish Centre. Come for all your fresh bread, home baking, jams etc. There will also be pictures, home crafts, plants and more. We look forward to seeing you all. New members always welcome.
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.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage To Medjugorje leaves on October 11, for a week. Cost €669 per person sharing. Single Room extra. €200 deposit secures place balance to be paid 12 weeks prior to departure. Price includes flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board accommodation in house beside the church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje.
Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking, headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin. Philip is a very experienced guide having spent over twenty five years in Medjugorje. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. For more information/ booking Contact Mary King at 087 2185067.