Roundwood

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The next talk in the Roundwood Historical Society’s 2018 Series will take place on Tuesday, March 13, at 20 p.m. in the Roundwood Parish Hall. The title of the talk is ‘The Famine Roads’ and will be given by author and historian Charles Egan.

Charles has a strong interest in the Great Irish Famine and is author of the the Killing Snows, The Exile Breed and Cold is the Dawn. Charles has used his extensive knowledge of Mayo, the catastrophic effect of the Great Hunger in the West and family documents to back up his storytelling with a strong grasp of the statistics behind the trauma of the 1840s. Famine roads were built as a result of forced labour of the Irish peasantry who were made to work for food during the Great Famine. These roads remain as visible marks in the Irish countryside. He will also include comparisons between Mayo and the Famine in Wicklow.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, March 13, at 8 p.m. The entrance fee for members is €3 and for non-members is €5 payable at the door.

LOTTO RESULTS

There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, April 8, for Divine Mercy Sunday. Bus willleave Laragh 7.45 a.m. and Roundwood at 8 a.m. Price of €65 includes breakfast, dinner and bus. Please contact Susan at 087 6273032 to book a seat. Money in full before March 15.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance is on Friday, March 23, from 9 p.m. till midnight. Refreshments on the night. Music by the Wicklow Man.

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.

MONEYSTOWN CENTRE

Moneystown Community Centre Cards will continue as usual on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. while our Moneystown Dance will return on Friday, March 9.

MORNING BADMINTON

Tuesday morning badminton continues from 9.30 a.m. beginners always welcome. Some rackets are available.

WALKING CLUB