AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Laragh-Glendalough CFR TRAINING COURSE
Now we have our Public Access Defibrillator installed at Willie McCoy’s shop, we have been having information evenings over the past number of months. A certified CFR training course will be held in the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Centre on September 15 at 10 a.m. for all who are interested in being a Public Responder.
A lot of people attended the information sessions and this training will certify anyone whose interested in making a difference to a person in need. If you would like to attend the training please contact any of the Laragh Community First Responder Group or Sheila Kavanagh at 087 2121522 so that we can plan to have enough trainers there. Watch our Facebook page for any additional notes nearer to the date.
TIDY TOWN NOTES
The evenings are getting shorter now so we will have one last chance at getting together on Wednesday, September 5, at 7 p.m. for all to help clean-up the area. It’s great to see all the helpers each month and even if the first Wednesday doesn’t suit – any time of day or evening will be great.
The judging for this year’s Tidy Town competition is still on-going so hopefully we will continue to score well due to the great efforts of everyone in keeping the area clean and maintained. The judging for the kerbside garden will be taking place soon so keep working. Watch Facebook page for further updates.
TUTOR REQUIRED
The Brockagh Resource Centre has to say goodbye to Marie Noonan, an excellent Pilates Teacher. You will be missed but we wish you every success in your new ventures Marie. We have now an opening for a new Pilates Tutor or a Tai Chi tutor to rent a space and set up a class. If you would like to start an evening class in Laragh please email us at brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com.
SCRAP METAL DAY
It’s time to have a clear out again from your home or Farmyard for free on Saturday, September 22, from 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. To view the kind of scrap acceptable, go to Brockagh Resource Centre Facebook page or our website at brockaghresourcecentre.ie/events-and-timetables/. This is a fundraiser in aid of the Brockagh Resource Centre (0404 45600 or brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com).
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
The Brockagh Resource Centre wishes to recruit a part-time maintenance person/car park attendant. Applicants must be eligible for the Community Services Programme (eligibility is confined to those in receipt of certain DEASP payments, Contact the manager, Pauline Fahy, at 0404 45600 for further information or email brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com.
GO FOR LIFE
The active retirement group are back on Tuesday, September 18. The group meet most Tuesdays, so if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, bowls, music come along on at 11 a.m., they welcome any newcomer. The group meet for lunch once a month at various venues. For further information, call Denise at the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or drop in.
FREE COMPUTER COURSE
A free five-week digital skills computer course will be starting in the autumn, two hours one day a week. Topics covered include online banking, apps, online government services, email, shopping online, photographs, podcasts, TV players, social media and much more. This course is for beginners or someone who is rarely online and wants to up skill. Call the Brockagh Resource Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net.
TAE KWON-DO
Children, teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. (seniors and teens). Children’s classes are on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. (4-7 years), 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. (8-12 years).
Roundwood LUNCH CLUB
The next Active Retirement lunch club will be in Byrne and Woods on this Friday, September 7.
SET DANCING
Set dancing in Kavanagh’s every Thursday night from nine till 11 p.m. Music for September will be by the O’Kane family. If there is enough interest we will start jiving lessons again this season.
CAR BOOT SALE
The monthly car boot sale will take place in Roundwood Parish Centre on next Sunday, September 9, from midday to 4 p.m. It is proposed to have our October and November car boot sales on the first Sunday of the month.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga classes will resume on Thursday, September 13. In Roundwood Parish Centre. Class is from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will include Asana (physical exercises to stretch and strengthen body) Breathing Techniques Relaxation/Meditation Cost: €10 per class with a commitment of €50 due on first night. Further details and booking-Anne-Marie 086 8367578.
HOLIDAY
All money must be paid for the Active Retirement holiday to Waterford before September 7 to secure your place.
ANNAMOE CENTRE
Bowls are starting back on September 11. We are looking for new people male and female come along at 8 p.m.
Our next story house is September 14 - looking forward to seeing you all there.
MATHS LESSONS
Rebecca Delamere will be teaching group maths lessons on a weekly basis in Roundwood for first year students. Class sizes will be very small. These lessons provide support for students who may be struggling with maths or students who are aiming for high grades and also prepare students for their maths exams. To reserve a space or for further information, please contact Rebecca at 086 0650129 or rebeccadelameremathslessons@outlook.ie.
SOCCER CLUB AGM
Roundwood AFC is holding their AGM on Monday, September 17, in our clubhouse, Vartry grounds at 8 p.m. All motions and nominations to be sent to Noel Kenny – Tomriland, Roundwood in writing prior to the AGM All new members very welcome.
BADMINTON
Roundwood badminton resumed in Aras an Tochar on Monday, September 3, at 8 p.m. We hope to see all our members back in form for another season and also would love to see any new people who would like to join us. Social members are always welcome. Don’t worry if you don’t have a racket, one can be supplied on the night.
ANGEL HEALING
Angel Healing and Angelic Guidance is back tomorrow evening, Monday, September 3, in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30. So if you would enjoy an evening of peace relaxation and hands on energy healing join us for a wonderful new experience.
002 BRIDGE CLUB
Bridge resumes for the above club on Friday, September 14, in Roundwood Community Hall starting at 9.45 not 10.45 as previously advertised. Visitors and new members always welcome.
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
Diamond Bridge Club resumes play on Monday, September 10, starting at at 7.45. New Members and Visitors always welcome.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday, September 21, with music by John Flood.
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the whist are as follows: Top Score: Tom McHugh; Top Gent: Pat Fisher; Top Lady: Anne Wolohan; Second Gent: Martin Byrne; Second Lady: Mary Pierce; First Half: Molly Byrne; Second Half: Monica Brady; Longest Sitting: Richie Cullen and Lowest Score: Kitty Kennedy. The raffle prizes were won by Anne Wolohan, Martin Byrne, Patricia Byrne, Pat Fisher and Paddy O’Brien. The next whist is this Wednesday, September 12, in the Parish Centre, Roundwood.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 10 and 16. There were four match-three winners Mann Marie Kelly, Peggy Tobin, Martin and Belinda and Laura Hughes Next week’s jackpot will be €19,600
ADULT ART CLASSES
A change in the day of the Art Class from Thursday morning to Monday mornings. The new dates are Mondays 10 a.m. to midday September 24 to December 3 at the Roundwood Parish Hall and centre. Basi steps for Beginners in Drawing and Painting and time to develop your skills as Improvers. €12 per class. I look forward to hearing from you Booking is essestial as places are limited.
HISTORICAL SOCEITY
The next talk in the Roundwood Historical Society’s 2018 Series will take place on Wednesday, September 12, at 8 p.m. in the Roundwood Parish Hall. The talk is based on the book ‘Aghowle: where the divil ate the tinker’, written by Margaret Connolly. Margaret published this book on the history of the townland of Aghowle and its farming community in late 2017.
Aghowle is located approximately one mile from Moneystown and four miles from Ashford village. Margaret grew up on a small farm in Aghowle where ancestors on her grandmother’s side had lived since the early 1800s.
Margaret will discuss the social history of Aghowle based on her intimate knowledge of the families who farmed there over the years. Her account is based largely on her own experience and on the recorded memories of her own family and others who lived in the area. The book records a way of life that is now almost completely disappeared and highlights the importance of recording our own local history before it is lost forever. The talk will include a display of over 100 photographs from the book.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, September 12, at 8 p.m. The entrance fee for members is €3 and for non-members is €5 – payable at the door.
MUSIC IN CALARY
The following concerts will take place in Calary Church during September: one. At 8 p.m. on Friday, September 7, Sarah Power (soprano) will be accompanied by Andrea Linsbauer (piano). They will perform favourite works by, among others, Bach, Mozart, Puccini and Schubert. Ella Nagy will join them with piano solos. Ella is another very promising young Irish pianist two. At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, at the Janet Ashe Memorial Concert, Fiachra Garvey (piano) will play works by Brahms, Chopin, Field, and Rachmaninov which he will be performing in Germany three days later and at various UK festivals.3. At 8 p.m. on Friday, September 14, Miriam Roycroft (cello) and Lance Coburn (piano) will play works by Beethoven, Chopin, Martinu and Moeran. Tickets for these concerts are €18 and €15 for concessions and, for further information on any of these concerts or to book tickets, please ring John at 01 2818146 or email derekneilson@eircom.net.
MUSIC WEEKEND IN DONEGAL
There will be a music weekend in Donegal from the second to November 4 This will be a threeday coach tour at a price of €289 per person sharing. The price includes the bus from Roundwood to Donegal and back to Roundwood, two nights dinner, bed and breadfast in four star Clonee Hotel, Letterkenny with music nightly with Lisa McHugh, Derek Ryan and Gerry Guthrie. A depost of €100 is required before September 25. Names to Susan at 087 6273032 and remainder of money to be paid before October 15. The bus will leave at 8.30 a.m. from Roundwood.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT
A night to the Ronan Collins Showband on Wednesday, December 5, in Ballsbridge Hotel. €65 per person which includes four course Christmas dinner and the Ronan Collins showband show. Starting at 8 p.m., with dinner at 8.15 p.m. and show starting at 9.45 p.m. to midnight. All money to be paid before November 15 to Susan at 087 6273032. Leaving Roundwood at 6.30 p.m.
HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open from midday till 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Parish Centre. Come for your home baking, crafts, plants, vegetables and more. New members always welcome or 087 2506785.
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 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.