Newcastle
GAA LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner last week, the numbers were 1, 11, 23 and 26; there was one match-three winner, receiving €200. The jackpot now stands at €11,400. The next draw is Monday, May 21.
FITNESS TRANSFORMATION
Strength and Conditioning class is on Wednesday at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome - contact Colly Yeoman at 087 9024045.
TIDY TOWNS
Our Tidy Towns application is almost ready for submission, so now we just need the help of a few handy Newcastlers to get the village looking its best ahead of the arrival of the judges. Over the next few Monday evenings between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., meeting at the Castle Inn, any help that could be given would be invaluable.
Every year Newcastle’s performance in the Tidy Towns competition has improved. We believe that our entry and voluntary efforts enhances awareness of this special place, and the pride we all take in it. Newcastle is a very special village. Let’s all work towards making it an even lovelier place to live. We look forward to seeing you on the streets.
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place every Tuesday at 8.3oPM in the community centre. New members are always welcome - it is a great way to keep fit.
COUNTRY MARKET
The North Wicklow country market takes place in the community centre every Saturday from 10.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m.
BIRDWATCH
Since March 10 Birdwatch Ireland have taken up residence in Newcastle Community Centre in Co. Wicklow making an information point and visitor centre available to local wildlife enthusiasts and visitors to the nearby East Coast Nature Reserve (ECNR). Each Saturday morning over the course of the past few weeks, the new BirdWatch Ireland visitor centre has coincided with the North Wicklow Country Market. It is hoped the centre will continue to run throughout the summer months and friendly staff will be on hand to share sightings and information about the birds and wildlife encountered on the ECNR.
So drop in on Saturday mornings on your way to or from ECNR for a chat and to share your sightings and stories, after which you could have a stroll around the North Wicklow Country Market and indulge in the healthy local produce and tasty treats, ideal for hungry birdwatchers. We’ll be there from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
BirdWatch Ireland are very thankful to the residents of Newcastle and the North Wicklow Country Market organisers for their ongoing support in this new venture.
CASTLE INN
Venus To Mars play the lounge this Saturday, 10 p.m. till late. May 26 from
The visit of the Charlotte ladies’ Gaelic football team to Ireland is now under way. The group of 31 ladies landed at Dublin last Tuesday.
Charlotte are the current North American Senior Ladies’ football champions. This was a very significant victory as it was achieved with the help of just two Irish born girls, our own Aoife Kavanagh and Caitriona O’Shaughnessy. So Ashbourne, Co. Meath was the first port of call, as this is the home town of Caitriona.
A football game and trips to Newgrange and Trim Castle were on the cards and of course a trip to GAA headquarters was a must, with Trinity College and Guinness also on the itinerary. Craughwell, Co Galway is home to Kevin Devin, the founder of the Charlotte club, so.
Galway will host the group tomorrow Thursday and Friday, where another game will be played, and trips to Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher are on the agenda. Finally the group will arrive in Roundwood on Saturday evening and many thanks to the hosting families.
On Sunday a tournament will take place in Aras an Tochar at 2 p.m. with the local team hosting Clara, Co. Offaly and Shemaliers, Co. Wexford and of course our American guests barbecue will take place afterwards. So do come along and support all our visitors as well as our local girls. On Monday the group will visit Glendalough and maybe a trip around our ‘new walkways’ in Roundwood We hope you will give a great Cead Mile Failte to our Charlotte GAA champions when they land on our soil.
COFFEE MORNING
The next meeting regarding the Baltynanima Pure Mile will take place on Monday, May 28, at 7.30 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall.
PROGRESSIVE 45’S
There will be a progressive 45 card game on Sunday, May 27, at 8 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall in aid of Saint Vincent de Paul. Excellent prize money with refreshments and raffle at the interval. Everyone welcome. Please note the later than usual start time of 8 p.m. to accommodate people travelling back from the Wicklow Game.
CLASSES
Kildare Wicklow ETB are currently advertising for grant funding under the community education programme.
The Community Council previously facilitated courses on flower arranging, digital photography, IT and art. If you are interested in these or any other courses in the Roundwood area please email info@roundwood.ie. all suggestions welcome.
BUMBLE BEE WORKSHOP
A bumble bee ID workshop takes place in the Wicklow Mountains National Park on Sunday, May 27, 11 a.m. Learn about Ireland’s wonderful bumblebees. The morning starts with a talk in the Education Centre, where participants will learn about the bees’ natural history and how to identify the species. The talk is followed by a walk to try and identify some of the bees out in the wild. The is a free event but pre-booking is essential by calling 0404 45425 or 0404 45656.
BINGO
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, May 25, in the Parkview Hotel, Newtowmountkennedy at 1.30 p.m.
OUR LADY’S ISLAND
There will be a pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island on Sunday, August 19, leaving Roundwood at 10 a.m. from the Parish Hall. Cost is €65 per person which includes the bus, scones and dinner. Money and names to Susan at 087 76273032 before August 1.
WHIST
Next Whist Wednesday, May 23, in the Parish Centre, Roundwood.
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
Monday, May 14, was presentation night for our members, Monica Brady was pipped to the post once again by the O’Brien family but this time it was Paddy O’Brien, who took the honours third place went to Bridie Nolan and sharing fourth/fifth were Marian Davies and Pauric Gleeson. Winners for North/South on the night were Pamela Byrne and Kay Plunkett, second Catherine Halligan and Phil Power, third John Loscher and Triona Woodroofe and fourth Gertie Fee and Brid Clancy. Bridie Nolan and Margaret Byrne took first place for East/West second Mollie Byrne and Margaret Byrne, third Maura Gaskin and Clare Sally and fourth Paddy O’Brien and Ann Duffy.
Triona thanked all the members on behalf of herself and Gaye for their continued support over the last year and wished all a happy sunny summer and look forward to a new season in September.
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 3, 14, 25 and 27. There were five match-three winners, Cecilia Cosgrave, Margaret Kenna, George Byrne, Shane and Ashling and Paul. Next week’s jackpot will be €15,100.
HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open on Sundays from midday till 5 p.m. Come for your home baking, crafts, plants, vegetables and more. New members always welcome.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance is on Friday, June 15, with music by Tony Davitt.
JENNYS PRE-SCHOOL
Jenny’s Pre-School is now accepting enrollments for September 2018/2019. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Jenny at 086 8766301 or email us onjennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail. com, or call into the Pre-School for an application form any morning.
MUSIC IN CALARY
The provisional list of concerts for the music in Calary 2018 se-
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 continues 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, please contact Rebecca at 086 0650129 or email rebeccadelameremathslessons@outlook.ie.
MONEYSTOWN 45
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. for the summer months tea served.