Roundwood
PLOUGHING MATCH
Roundwood Ploughing Society are holding their annual ploughing match on Saturday, February 22, at midday in Glasnamullen. Sincere thanks to Richard Turner for providing the site. Conventional, vintage, Classic Tractor and Horse Classes will be catered for on both Lea and stubble. Could all competitors please have their names registered before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, with Brendan Power at 087 2420204. Spectators young and old, as always,
A gala ball in aid of Suicide or Survive will take place in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy on Friday, February 14, at 7.30 p.m. the even will include a champagne reception and four course meal and entertainment from Richie Malone of Status Quo, Press Play, Let Loose and DJ Ernie Gallagher Ticets are €45 per person and are available from the hotel reception or by calling 01 2015600. All the funds raised on the night go directly to Suicide or Survive and will help bring life changing programmes into communities throughout Ireland.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The annual Mass of remembrance for parishioners and family members of parishioners, who died since March last year, and whose funerals took place outside the parish, will take place on Saturday, February 22, at 6 p.m.
COMHALTAS IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES
Learn traditional
Irish music
There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, April 25, leaving Laragh at 7.45 a.m. and Roundwood at 8 a.m. The cost is €70 per person which includes bus, breakfast and dinner in Tyrrells Pass Castle. All money to be paid in full before April 1, 2010, to Susan at 087 6273032.
ROUNDWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB
The Athletics Indoor Championships relays take place in the National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown this Sunday, February 23, The championships are for all ages from under-12 upwards and a number of athletes from Roundwood Athletic Club will be taking part.
The Community Games will also be kicking off in a few months, with the Community Games County Athletic Finals taking place in Shillelagh on Saturday, June 13, Run-offs for the Community Games for Roundwood athletes will be held in the Roundwood GAA complex – date to be confirmed. Running is great for your physical and mental health.
For anyone interested in having their children join the Roundwood Athletic club, there is training on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. for children aged 10 plus; on Friday evenings at 6 p.m.
A local group is being set up to give a helping hand to those displaced in one of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis of our time. The Syrian Civil War has resulted in 11 million displaced Syrians. The Road to Roundwood is a community sponsorship project which will help a family integrate into our community in Roundwood rather than enter direct provision. If you feel you would like to support this project we are holding an information night in Roundwood Parish Centre on Tuesday, January 28, at 7 p.m. For further information contact Loraine Creane at 089 4576602.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Are you under-16 and into Athletics, Swimming, Chess or Quiz? Do you fancy: guaranteed fun, making new friends, showcasing your talents and interests? The 2020 Roundwood Community Games team awaits you. Call us now and Get in the Games. Athletics: Anne Marah (Athletic Club 087 2861781. Swimming: Wilna McKenna 087 7718247. Quiz: Joanne Meagher 087 9389894 Chess Karen Byrne 087 2344687.
BADMINTON
Badminton continues on Tuesday mornings from 9.30 a.m.
LADIES FITNESS CLASSES
Ladies Fitness classes at 7.15 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the parish hall and are open to ladies of all ages and abilities. The classes are five euro drop-in classes. Anyone interested can call 087 6035780 for more information.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
Muintir na Tíre has announced the third and final round of the Carbon Monoxide alarm scheme. This programme is aimed at persons who do not have existing alarms and do not have the resources to install alarms themselves.
Jenny’s pre – school Moneystown is now enrolling for September 2020 and 2021 Anyone interested in taking up a place can call into the school any morning between 9 and 12 or call at 086 1705238 or email to jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail. com.
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.
SET DANCING
Our weekly set dancing sessions continue in Kavanagh’s Lounge on Thursday nights. 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. and they are currently looking for volunteers if you could spare some time in your week it would be greatly appreciated. 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.
MONEYSTOWN 45
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 p.m. - tea served. All are welcome.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage To Medjugorje will take place on October 7 for seven days at a cost of €679 fully inclusive. This trip will be accompanied by a Spiritual Director the accommodation is close to the church. For more information and booking Contact Mary King at 087 2185067.