Roundwood

GOODBYE

It is with a tinge of sadness that I tell you that these are the last Roundwood notes I will bring to you.

I’ve been doing the Roundwood notes for over 20 years and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my readers and subscribers who have supported me all this time and to the staff of People Newspapers, who have been courteous and easy to deal with.

I’ve really enjoyed bringing you the notes every week and I will miss your items being dropped in and the phone calls and emails but I’m very happy to be handing over the reins to Margaret Bolger, who is taking over from next week, Wicklow People issue of March 25.

As we know these are very strange times and I never thought I would be writing this with nothing happening in our village for this period and into the future and it feels quite surreal as the notes probably will be quite small for the time. I am saying goodbye in a time never ever seen before and I am certain that we will all look back on this difficult phase in our life the better people for it as we are a good community who look after each other and may that continue.

Margaret is now your contact at 087 6472413 or mgtbolger@ gmail.com You can contact Margaret about dropping in notes to her etc. And I will enjoy getting my Wicklow People on a Wednesday and sitting back reading all the great things that will be going on in the village when we all get back to some form of normality.

Stay safe everyone and look after the elderly and vulnerable and keep washing your hands and social distancing. Slán agus beannacht leat.

FAMILY FUN TABLE QUIZ

Stagebratz Starz Family table quiz and Monster Raffle are postponed till further notice in the interest of keeping everyone healthy and safety but we are looking forward to getting back into Show Mode ASAP.

PLOUGHING MATCH

Unfortunately due to present circumstances with the Coronavirus this year’s Ploughing Match which was originally planned to take place on February 22, but due to bad weather, was rescheduled to Saturday, March 21, has now been cancelled following consultations with the NPA Apologies to Richard Turner, The Roundwood Inn, and Kavanagh’s for any inconvenience caused.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society invite you to a History of Roundwood Ploughing Association, by John Byrne of Knockatemple. Monday, March 30, at 8 p.m., in Kavanagh’s Lounge (Vartry House). Adm: Member – €3, non-members €5.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE

The pilgrimage to Knock sadly has had to be cancelled because of the Corona virus situation as we all have to do our bit not to spread it. Maybe later in the year we can rearrange.

BADMINTON

Badminton is cancelled on Tuesday mornings for the foreseeable future.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows: Top Score: May Kenna, Top Gent: Anne Pierce, Second Gent: Richard Cullen, First Lady: Patricia Byrne, Second Lady, Kitty Kennedy, First Half: Marie Magee, Second Half: Monica Brady, Lowest Score, Mary Pierce and Longest Sitting Maura McHugh. There will be no more whist till the Corona Virus is under control.

LOTTO RESULTS

The lotto has been suspended for the moment.

CANCER SUPPORT

The Roundwood Cancer Support centre is closed to the public for the moment. If anyone needs to make any enquiries please telephone our confidential phone number 087 6062072.

MEDJUGORJE

A pilgrimage To Medjugorje will take place on October 7 for seven days at a cost of €679 fully inclusive; €200 deposit secures booking. 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.