Roundwood
PROGRESSIVE 45 CARD GAME
There is a Progressive 45 Card Game this Sunday, March 8, in Roundwood Parish Hall starting at 7 p.m. Sharp. Excellent Prize Money with raffle and Refreshments at the interval. Everyone welcome.
FAMILY FUN TABLE QUIZ
Stagebratz Starz are hosting a Family Fun table quiz and Monster Raffle on March 28 at 2 p.m. in Lynham’s Hotel Laragh. A fun-filled afternoon of quizzing, spot prizes and a performance from our Starz. table quiz open to all ages. There are fabulous prizes available in our Monster Raffle (including €100 vouchers for the Bord Gais Theatre and Seafield Hotel and Spa) lines on sale from members of Stagebratz, Keith Grant Butchers and the Green Room.
PLOUGHING MATCH.
Roundwood Ploughing Society is now holding their annual ploughing match on Saturday, March 21.
BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday, March 8, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy.
ACTIVE RETIRED NIGHT OUT
Roundwood Active Retirement is organising a night out to ‘The priests on April 4 next in the RDS which is in aid of the Peter McVerry Trust. The cost for the bus and ticket will be €50. To book your ticket contact Betty Cullen at 01 2818703 or Mary Flanagan at 087 6595381 or Máire Hall at 086 3053412 All money to be paid before March 17.
COMHALTAS IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES.
Learn traditional Irish music and dance with an award-winning Comhaltas branch (guitar, fiddle, flute, tin whistle and grúpa ceoil). Classes are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in St Laurence O’Toole NS, Roundwood the second term runs from January to May. Performances, workshops and outings take place throughout the year. For more information phone 086 8269964 or email roundwoodcce@gmail.com.
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB.
Winners for North/South on Monday, February 24, were Nancy O’Brien and Bridie Nolan, second Ger Lenihan and Rowena Brady, third Maria Magee and Judy Skates and fourth Monica Brady and Brid Clancy. Margaret Bolger and Paddy O’Brien secured first place for East/West, second Catherine McGillycuddy and Phil Power third Teresa Leahy and Marian Davies and fourth Catherine Halligan and Pamela Byrne.
002 BRIDGE CLUB.
First place for North/South on Friday, February 28, were Liz Belton and Phil Kenna, joint June 2 Digby and Monica Brady and Catherine McGillyCuddy and Nancy O’Brien and fourth Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien. First for East/West were John Loscher and Kay Plunkett, second Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger, third Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin and fourth Jane Cronin and Gertie fee.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
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.
ROAD TO ROUNDWOOD
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.
IRISH NIGHT
There will be an Irish night in the parish hall on Saturday, March 14, for St Patrick’s weekend starting at 7 p.m. A great night of singing, storytelling, ceili and set dancing and lots of music for all the family. Everyone is invited to show off been Irish.
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 are 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 me at 087 6035780 for more information.
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the recent whist is as follows:
Top Score: Patricia Byrne, Top Gent: Magdalene Kennedy, Second Gent: Margaret Kennedy, Top Lady: Maura McHugh, Second Lady: Kitty Kennedy, First Half: Pat Fisher, Second Half: Richard Cullen, Longest Sitting: May Kenna and Lowest Score: Mary Pierce. The raffle prizes were won by Kitty Kennedy, ~Pat Fisher, Ann Wolohan and Jimmy Molloy.
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