Roundwood
ROUNDWOOD HISTORICAL
The Roundwood and District Folklore and Historical Society is pleased to announce that their 27th Journal will be launched on Saturday, November 11, at 7 p.m. in the Roundwood Parish Hall. The journal will be launched by Eileen Patterson (Eibhlín Uí Pháidín). Eileen is a respected and well known teacher who for many years taught in St Laurence O’Toole National School, Roundwood, and was headmistress when she retired some years ago.
Eileen put many Roundwood children through their education and she is fondly remembered by all. It is a nice coincidence that Eileen’s teaching career spanned 30 years and that our society is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017.
We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday, November 11, to celebrate the publication of the 27th journal and the 30th anniversary of the founding of the society. Light refreshments will be served.
PIONEER DANCE
The pioneer dance will be on Friday, November 24, with music by jimmy hogan. Anyone due either silver or gold pins please contact Sheila.
BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday, November 12, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes.
PROGRESSIVE 45 CARDS
There will be a progressive 45 card game on Sunday, November 5, in Roundwood Parish Hall at 7 p.m. in aid of the senior citizens Christmas party. All are welcome, excellent prize money with raffle and refreshments served at the break. Please note the earlier start of 7 p.m. for wintertime.
ATHLETIC AGM
The annual general meeting of the Roundwood and District Athletic Club will take place on Thursday, November 23, in Aras an Tochar at 8 p.m. Nomination papers are available to all registered members from the secretary: email address. Kennakathleen@gmail.com.
The closing date for nominations and motions is November 18. If you are free come along, we would be delighted to see new faces.
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
North/South results for Monday, October 23, were as follows Monica Brady and Brid Clancy took first place, second went to Nancy O’Brien and Bridie Nolan while Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien were third.
First for East/West were Judy Skates and Rowena Brady, second Rachel Judd and Molly Byrne and third Margaret Byrne and Clare Sally. 002 Bridge Club. Friday, October 27, saw Nancy O’Brien and Liz Belton take first position for North/South, June 2 Digby and Monica Brady and joint third/fourth were Rachel Judd, Molly Byrne and Séamus Kennedy and Jim McNamara.,
First place for East/West went to Ger Lenihan and Paddy OBrien, second Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin and third Teresa Leahy and Marian Davis.
YOUTH CLUB
A meeting on establishing a youth club for the Roundwood area will take place on Tuesday, November 14, at 7.30 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall. A representative from Foróige will be present to outline the options available through their organisation. Parents, adult volunteers and especially young people from sixth class and up are encouraged to attend to highlight what they would like to see happening for the youth of the district.
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, November 10, in Lynhams at 1.30.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Our annual Mass of Remembrance Service of Light will be on Saturday, November 4, at 6 p.m. This Mass is for parishioners, who died between September 15, 2016, and September 14, and whose funerals took place from either Roundwood or Moneystown Church.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
There will be a pilgrimage to Lourdes from Roundwoodin September, 2018. Names and €200 deposit before January 15, 2018, to Susan at 087 6273032. A pilgrimage to Knock will be on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, 2018. More on both pilgrimages at a later date.
JUVENILE HANDBALL TRAINING
Handball training for primary school children resumed on Thursday, October 12, in Annamoe community centre at 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. for children aged eight to 12 years. For further information call in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelon at 087 9040535 or Andrew Muldowney at 087 0510104.
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 midday to 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.
CEILI DANCING LESSONS
Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.
MORNING BADMINTON
Tuesday morning badminton is back in full swing from 9.30 a.m. – beginners always welcome. Some rackets are available.
MATHS LESSONS
Rebecca Delamere will be running maths classes for Secondary School students in Roundwood Parish Hall. Classes will be available for first to sixth year students and are designed to focus on common areas that students struggle with. Guaranteed small class sizes and places are limited. For further information, contact Rebecca at 086 0650129 or RebeccaDelamereMathsLessons @outlook.ie.
CHRISTMAS CAR BOOT BAZAAR
Roundwood Parish Hall will hold a Christmas Car Boot Bazaar on Sunday, November 12, from midday to 4 p.m. Pick up some great bargains before the Christmas rush. For further details or to book please contact Ben at 087 9627527.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM
Roundwood and District Community Council (RDCC) AGM will take place on Monday, November 13, at 8 p.m. in Parish Hall, Roundwood. As with all RDCC meetings, attendance is open to all people and we would welcome your attendance at the meeting.
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.
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 emailroundwoodcce@gmail. com.
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.
MEN’S SHED
Roundwood and District Men’s Shed: By the time you read this we may have gone fishing. We have been kindly invited by Brian Nally for a tuition session in fly fishing at his fish farm in Annamoe. So with the help of the long range weather forecasters we are planning to go fishing on a dry day so we don’t get as wet as the fish in the water. Our usual activities of gardening, woodworking, repairing, storytelling and tae drinking continue on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. onwards.
002 BRIDGE CLUB WHIST RESULTS
The results of the whist is as follows: Top Score: Tom McHugh; Top Gent: Tiny Shortt; Second Gent: Martin Byrne; Top Lady: Anne Wolohan; Second Lady: Molly Byrne; First Half: Maura McHugh; Second Half: Mary Murphy; Longest Sitting: Pat Fisher and Lowest Score: Jimmy Molloy. Raffle prizes were won by: Martin Byrne, Jimmy Molloy, Marie Magee and Mary Murphy. The next whist will be on Wednesday, November 8, 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.
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/ psquaredperformance.
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
Set dancing continues on Thursday nights in Kavanagh’s lounge with an addition of giving jive lessons at 8.15 p.m. before our weekly session at no additional cost. Music this month by Michael and Brian.
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.
HOMESTEAD SENIOR CARE
Home Instead Senior Care is actively looking for carers in the Roundwood and surrounding areas to care for people in their own homes. Hours are flexible, part-time, evening and weekend work, training and experience preferred but not essential. If you are seeking employment, have a passion for people and would like to care for the elderly in your community. Please give Home Instead a call at 01 2768122.
ATHLETIC AGM
The annual general meeting of the Roundwood and District Athletic Club will take place on Thursday, November 23, in Aras an Tochar at 8 p.m. Nomination papers are available to all registered members from the secretary: email address kennakathleen@gmail.com.
The closing date for nominations and motions is November 18. If you are free come along, we would be delighted to see new faces.