Roundwood
MUSIC IN CALARY
The last concert in this year’s Music in Calary series will be held in Calary Church at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 6, when the wonderful classical guitarist Redmond O’Toole will play Bach’s Cello Suite No one (arranged for guitar) together with works by Mertz, Albeniz, Tedesco, Ian Wilson and Domeniconi. Tickets, which are €18 and €15 for concessions, can be booked by ringing John at 01 2818146 or emailing derekneilson@eircom. net.
BRIDGE FUNDRAISER
A Diamond Bridge Fundraiser for An Tochar Strictly for Maria Magee will be held in Roundwood Community Hall on Sunday, October 15, starting at 7 p.m., entry £10 including raffle, no partner required. Results for Monday, September 25, North/ South first Monica Brady and Gertie Fee, second Rory Egan and Triona Woodroofe third John Loscher and Marian Davies. East/ West first Phil Power and Brid Clancy, second Bridie Nolan and Kay Plunkett, and third Pauric Gleeson and Séamus Kennedy.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
In conjunction with Uniquemedia Roundwood Active Retirement presents ‘Politics in Ireland’on October 13, in Roundwood Parish Hall at7.30 p.m. All Adults and young teenagers especially welcome. The Facilitator on the night will be Gay Mitchell (former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Government Minister) This once off event is funded by the Older Persons’ Fund at the Community Foundation.
This is an intergenerational civic initiative lead by the Roundwood Active Retirement Group linking in with the younger generation to understand how the Political System works, to learn how to influence it and have our needs addressed. We want to develop our own capacity to effect change in issues that directly affect us. And we want to promote greater civic participation by the younger generation in our area. As grandparents we see that more could be done to encourage younger people to become more politically aware.
BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday, October 8, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy.
PROGRESSIVE 45’S
Progressive 45 Card Game Sunday, October 8, in Roundwood Parish Hall at 7.30 p.m. in aid of Valerie Halligan’s strictly come dancing fundraising. All welcome excellent cash prizes with raffle and refreshments at the interval.
SALE OF WORK
After a short break the annual sale of work is back again this year in Aras An Tochar on December 3 from 12 4 p.m. All donations for the various stalls will be gratefully accepted and can be left with Maureen in the parish office between 9.30 and 1 p.m.
CANDLE LIGHT WALK
A Halloween themed candle light walk will take place on Saturday, October 28, from the Vartry Grounds Soccer club. This promises to be a family fun event so get those costumes ready. Watch this space for more details.
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, October 6, in Byrne and Woods at 1.30.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The next Roundwood and District Community Council meeting will take place at 8.30 p.m. on Monday, October 9, in the Parish Hall.
RUT WATCH
Wicklow is home to a large population of wild deer. They are particularly impressive in autumn when they ‘rut’. Wicklow Mountains National Park staff will have telescopes set up on the Spinc walking trail in Glendalough between 11 a.m. And 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 8. Anyone walking on this route is welcome to stop by, view the deer through the telescopes and discuss the deer and their ecology.
Participants are advised to visit to the Information Office (near the Upper Lake, Glendalough) to get directions to the telescopes before setting out. The Spinc walk takes approximately three hours. This is a family friendly event although the hike may be too long for young children. Please note, participants will not be escorted on the hike. Hiking boots and rain gear are recommended. Bring binoculars if you have them. All dogs must be kept on leads. This is a free event however please be aware that car park charges may apply in the Glendalough area.
YOUTH CLUB
A meeting for adults interested in setting up a youth club in the Roundwood area will take place in Roundwood Parish Hall at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 9, at 8 p.m.
MASS OF THE ANGELS
Our annual Mass of the Angels Remembrance will be on Saturday, October 7, at 6 p.m. in Roundwood Church. This special Mass will be for the parents and families of babies who died before birth, at birth, or in infancy, and for those who died in early childhood, youth and young adulthood either in recent years or in the past. We extend a very warm welcome to all parents, families, relatives and friends who have suffered such a loss.
WALKING CLUB
The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action every Wednesday evening meeting at 7 p.m. at the Coach House car park. Everyone welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour in and around Roundwood village.
002 BRIDGE CLUB
In the Howell competition on Friday, September 15, Rowena Brady and Noeleen Redmond took first place, Monica Brady and June Digby were second and joint third/fourth were Pad- dy O’Brien and Ger Lenihan and Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan.
North/South winners on September 22 were Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger, second Elizabeth Belton and Philomena Kenna and June 3 Digby and Monica Brady. Ger Lenihan, Paddy O’Brien, Séamus Kennedy and Maria Magee shared first/second for East/West while Jane Cronin and Gertie fee were third.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 2, 11, 21 and 7, 24. There were nine match-three winners. J Connelly, Helen Kinlan, Maureen Turner, C & M Brierton, P & M Doyle, M Flanagan, Josie Cahill, Tony Nugent and Mary Flanagan. Next week’s jackpot will be €15,400
IRISH MUSIC CLASSES
Learn traditional Irish music and dance with an award-winning Comhaltas branch (guitar, fiddle, flute, tin whistle and grúpa ceoil). Classes are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in St Laurence O’Toole NS, Roundwood the first term is from September to January while the second term is from January to May. Performances, workshops and outings take place throughout the year. For more information, phone 086 8269964 or email roundwoodcce@gmail.com.
MENS SHED
We plan to hold our very first annual general meeting in the Parish Hall in Roundwood on Tuesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. The venue and time will hopefully suit the maximum number of our members and all of you readers who may be interested in the Shed. We continue to meet on Tuesdays at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen from 10 a.m. onwards. Please feel free to come along and join in the fun.
We take this opportunity to say a very special thanks to the very helpful young ladies from the Roundwood and District Community Council (RDCC) who helped us in the filling out of the application forms and the successful securing of financial funding for the Shed in recent times. For further information feel free to call 086 8650588 at any time.
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
Playing their cards right for North/South on Monday, September 11, were Nancy O’Brien and Gertie Fee, second Maura Gaskin and Kay Plunkett, third Séamus Kennedy and Catherine Halligan. East/West winners were Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien, second John Loscher and Margaret Byrne, and third Monica Brady and Bridie Nolan.
Monica Brady continued her winning form on Monday, September 18, with partner Kay Plunkett, second Mary Pierce and Margaret Byrne, and third Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien. East West victors were Maura Gaskin and Clare Sally, second Marie Kavanagh and Triona Woodroofe and third Teresa Leahy and Marian Davies.
MONEYSTOWN DANCE
The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday, October 13, from 9.30 p.m. till 12. Tea served, refreshments also available, door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, etc.
STRICTLY AN TÓCHAR
This will take place on Saturday, October 21. Tickets go on sale October 1. Tickets are €25 and available from Roundwood post office, Liz Byrne 087 6736066 and Phil Power 087 6468060.Lots of interest in tickets, so don’t delay. It’s going to be a fantastic night. Upcoming fundraisers as follows.
BRIAN HIGGINS’ STRICTLY SUPERCAR – Brian is giving a lucky someone the opportunity to take a passenger ride in a Ferrari down the runway in Western Airport on Sunday, October 8. The winner will also receive a luxury valet to the value of €100. To be in with a chance winning this fabulous prize get your tickets now. Tickets are €10 and can be bought from Brian 087 9737305 or Nick Nolan 086 8516254 chairman of An Tóchar GAA. The winner must be available on the day and will be announced on Friday, October 6.
JOANNE’S STRICTLY STYLE – Joanne’s fundraiser is a raffle to win a five-hour Image Consultation to include the following: twohour wardrobe detox. Refresh you wardrobe clear out what you not wearing, see what you need to make your wardrobe work for you, show you how to dress to suit your shape. Plus, three hours personal shopping at a destination of your choice. Raffle tickets are €10.
Your entry can be giving directly to Joanne at 1, Djouce Meadows, or Lorraine in the post office has kindly offered to take them also, just place your €10 in an envelope with your name and telephone number on the outside. Draw takes place on October 6.
CAR BOOT
The car boot sale at Roundwood Parish Hall takes place on the second Sunday of every month. Set up is at 10, begins at 12. Booking is essential, indoor stalls available. For queries or to book contact Ben at 087 9627527.
2018 TOUR
A three star Algarve Coast and Country trip will take place on February 27, 2018, for seven nights which will include visits to Silves, Lagos, Sagres and Faro. The cost will be €429 per person sharing. This will include breakfast and dinner in the Hotel Da Aldeia, Albufeira and day excursions and a one 10kg bag. A deposit of €200 must be paid before November 1 and all money to be paid 10 weeks prior to departure. For further information you can contact 087 6273032.
WHIST
The results of the whist are as follow: Top Score: Monica Brady; Top Gent: Tiny Shortt; Second Gent: Kay Plunkett; Top Lady: Patricia Byrne; Second Lady: Maura McHugh; First Half: Kitty Kennedy; Second Half: Ann Gaffney; Lowest Score: Richie Cullen and Longest Sitting: Mary Pierce. Raffle prizes were won by Monica Brady, Patricia Byrne and Kitty Kennedy. The next whist will be on Wednesday, October 11, in the Parish Centre.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The next dance at Roundwood Parish Hall takes place on Friday, October 27, with music by John Flood, refreshments available on the night. Music by the.
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 with 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.
NEW MASS TIMES
Parish of St Laurence O’Toole – Weekend change of Mass times. Started on Saturday, September 2, Mass times will be as follows – Roundwood: 6 p.m., Laragh: 7 p.m. And Rathdrum: 8 p.m. and from Sunday, September 3, Mass times will be as follows Laragh: 10.30 a.m., Clara Vale: 9 a.m., Greenane: 10.15 a.m., Rathdrum: 11.30 a.m., Moneystown: 10 a.m. and Roundwood 11.30.
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.