Enniskerry
BIG GAME
Enniskerry will be seeking to win the Junior Championship on Saturday afternoon in Aughrim. Their opponents will be hot favourites Avoca. The lads from Enniskerry have trained very well for this big game and no doubt will try to win. They deserve a title for all the near misses of the past few years.
DARTS NEWS
Powerscourt Arms darts team begin their new season next Tuesday night with a few new faces on the panel. They are confident of winning the League. There is only one sure way for success and that is a full turnout everywhere
LIFESAVING CLASSES
Once again Patrick Carey is organising Lifesaving classes in Enniskerry. Venue, dates and times to follow in next week’s notes.
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for this Sunday: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion One (Said); 11.30 a.m. – Family Service.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for this Sunday: 10 a.m. – Family Service.
St Mary’s Church New Website: The parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary has its own website. Please check out ‘Enniskerryparish.ie’ for the latest information about our parish.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Kilmacanogue – First Wednesday of each month in St Mochonog’s Church, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Enniskerry – After 10.15 a.m. Mass each Friday morning in St Mary’s Church.
Computers for the Terrified: Age Action is a charity which promotes positive ageing and better policies and services for older people. Working with, and on behalf of, older people we aim to make Ireland the best place in the world in which to grow older. Please see poster in porch re. Computers for the Terrified one to one training for over-55s
Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima: Come to the Church of Laurence O’Toole, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, to honour Our Lady. Ceremonies are held on the 13th of each month to October from midday to 4.30 p.m. Bus enquiries to 01 281 8119; all other inquiries to 01 280 6677.
Legion of Mary – Kilmacanogue Presidium: Meet at 11.30 a.m. every Tuesday in the sacristy of St Mochonog’s. New members are most welcome. Group recite the Rosary on the first Saturday of each month at midday at the Grotto in the church grounds. Click on the link legionofmary.ie to view website.
HISTORY SOCIETY
Tomorrow night (Thursday) meetings of the Enniskerry History Society, which meets under the guidance of its president John Callan, will resume at 8.30 p.m. in the Powerscourt Arms Hotel when James Scannell from the Bray Cualann Historical Society will present his lecture ‘A Brief History of the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) 1876-1958’ in which he will provide an outline history of this major Irish railway company, which was formed by the amalgamation of several independent companies, and operated an extensive bus, rail and tram service on Dublin’s northside in addition to providing bus and rail services throughout what is modern day Northern Ireland. The company suffered Ireland’s worst railway accident in and again suffered a major bridge loss during the 1950s Tolka River flood in Dublin. All welcome – admission €5.
Some other events taking place which may of interested to members and supporters of the Enniskerry History Society are tonight’s (Wednesday) 6 p.m. lecture by Christopher Moriarty on ‘The Liffey’s place in the development of Dublin’ to the Old Dublin Society in Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin two. Admission free – all welcome; the 7.45 p.m. lecture by Gay McCabe on ‘A Journey to the Ross Sea’ to the Knocklyon History Society in the Iona Centre beside St Colmcille’s Church, Knocklyon, Templogue, Dublin 16. All welcome – admission charge; Friday night’s 8 p.m. lecture by Dr Angus Mitchell on ‘The library of Bulmar Hobson: a missing dimension of the Irish Revolution’ to the Military History Society of Ireland in Griffith College, South Circular Road, Dublin eight – all welcome, admission free; next Tuesday night’s 8 p.m. lecture by Dr Conor Lucey on ‘A new perspective on James Malton’s picturesque and descriptive view of the City of Dublin’ to the Foxrock Local History Club in the Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre rere Foxrock RC Church, Foxrock, Co. Dublin. Philip Lecane will give a short talk on ‘Windsor House, Monkstown.’ All welcome – admission €5; next Wednesday night’s 8 p.m. lecture by Liz Pilkington ‘The Oratory (formerly Dominican Convent): this hidden gem decorated in the Celtic Style by Sister Concepta Lynch’ to the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. All welcome – entrance €3; next Thursdays 8 p.m. lecture by Joseph E. A Connell Jr. covering ‘The shadow war: Michael Collins and the politics of violence Ireland 1919 to 1921’ to the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow. All welcome – admission €5; and the 8 p.m. lecture by Theresa Hicks on ‘The Kennedys of Mount Kennedy’ to the Greystones Archaeological and Historical Society in the Holy Rosary Centre adjoining Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. All welcome – admission charge.
Further information about the Enniskerry History Society available from John Callan at 01 2867853.
ENNISKERRY 100
At the Friday, September 26, sitting of the Enniskerry Petty Sessions (District Court), Sir Robert Hodson, Bart, presiding, with Mr W Sullivan, RM, and Mr A Chatterton, a farmer from Ballyreamon Common, was summoned for the killing of two sheep by his dog in July at Killough.
The plaintiff was awarded a decree of £4.16s. for this loss of their sheep with a stay on it pending an appeal from the dependant.
BINGO
Come join us for Monday Night Bingo in St Patrick’s Hall, Kilcoole. First game at 8 p.m. €10 per book (to include loose sheet and jackpot game). Extra loose sheet €1. Raffle Tickets on sale on the night. All welcome to attend.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
The centre is available for bookings (e.g. classes and meetings). Bookings can be made via email kilcoolecc@gmail.com or by phone 01 2872017. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
All are welcome to come along to the parent and toddler group at the community centre from 10.30 p.m. to midday every Wednesday. €2 per child.
NOTES
If you would like to have a notice included in the Kilcoole Notes please email jenniferwicklow2016@hotmail.com. annual table quiz night in aid of Roundwood senior citizens Christmas party in Kavanaghs Vartry House on Friday, October 25, at 8.30 p.m. Your support and donations for spot and raffle prizes would be gratefully appreciated.
PROGRESSIVE 45
There will be a progressive 45 card game in Roundwood Parish Hall on Sunday, October 13, at 7 p.m., excellent prizemoney with refreshments and raffle at the interval. Everyone welcome.
SUNSHINE FITNESS
Sunshine Fitness will be starting ‘Baby and Me’, ‘Golden Oldies’ (for aged 65+) and ‘Curvy Whirlies ‘ (for plus size women) fitness classes in the parish hall from September 17 Please contact Caitríona at 087 6035780 for more information.
OSCARZ
An Tóchar GAA Oscarz Fundraiser – On Saturday, October 19, at 8 p.m. An Tóchar GAA club will produce seven movies – 50 volunteer actors from the community and club will take part. Each movie will be screened at our Oscarz event on Saturday, October 19, in Aras An Tochar. It promises to be a great night. Don’t leave it too late to get your tickets. Tickets €25 each are available from Roundwood post office, Liz Byrne 087 6736066, Phil Power 087 6468060.
WALKING GROUP
Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action meeting at 7 p.m. this Wednesday at the Coach House car park. All welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour.
WHIST
The next whist will be tonight Wednesday, October 9, in the Parish Centre.
MUSIC IN CALARY
A concert in aid of Sister Mary Killeen will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 11, in Calary Church (Eircode A98 H766). It will be given by soprano, Ava Dodd (overall Arklow Music Festival winner in 2018) accompanied by Rachel Factor. Ciara Brennan harp and some members of Roundwood Comhaltas will also be playing some lovely traditional music and continuing music in Calary’s theme of providing a stage for young talented artists, a local soprano, Marie Gorman, will also perform.
This concert is being held to raise much needed funds to support Sister Mary Killeen’s work for street children in the slums of Nairobi and there is the option of a delicious supper in the church room before the concert starts. The supper will begin at 6 p.m. and the concert will start at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the supper and concert are €40 while those for the concert on its own will be €18 and €15 for concessions. Supper tickets must be booked in advance as the number of places are limited. For more information or to book tickets please ring John 01 2818146 or email derekneilson@ eircom.net.
MEN’S SHED
The Shed is open every Tuesday from 10 to midnight at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen. If you have not already joined us you will be very welcome. Recently we visited Turlough Hill and with the sun shining and little wind it was a truly memorable, informative and educational outing. Sincere thanks to Paddy Hanlon, who was our driver and guide and sincere thanks also to Gerry O’Toole for the use of a minibus. More recently we were delighted to welcome two nuns from the Hermitage Centre in Glendalough. They came on a mission and we will be delighted to help them.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week. The numbers drawn were, 4, 17, 19 and 22. There were seven match 10 winners John Gorman, Bridie Gilvarry, PG and CC, Breda Synnott, Catherine McCormack, Noel, Pat Reid, Niamh Hassett, JETS and Cecelia and Eamonn. Next week’s jackpot will be €15,100.
MARKET
Roundwood Market continues with the usual produce and new hours. Now open every Sunday from midday till 4 p.m. New members welcome. Contact Jacinta at 086 0722851.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
There will be a dance in Roundwood Parish Centre on Friday, October 25, with music by Jimmy Hogan. All are welcome.
SET DANCING
Our weekly set dancing sessions continue in Kavanagh’s Lounge All are always welcome – whether you have ever or never danced before Session starts at 8.30 till 10.30 and cost is still only €5 for a goodnight of exercise.
CANCER SUPPORT
The Roundwood Cancer Support centre is now up and running and is open in the Parish Centre on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. Please feel free to pop in for a chat we will be happy to help. If anyone needs to make any enquiries outside these hours please telephone our confidential phone number 087 6062072.