Roundwood
CONTRACTORS WANTED
The Roundwood and District Community Council has secured funding for the upgrading of paths around the Upper Vartry Reservoir.
The work will include creating a compound area and the reinstatement of a four feet wide track around a section of the Upper Reservoir and the resurfacing of same.
The group is seeking tenders from registered contractors to complete this work. Tenders will be sought from contractors with machinery capable of undertaking this work. The conditions of the funding require that the successful contractors have a current C2 and tax clearance certificate. For a copy of the specification and information relating to this tender, terms and conditions, etc. please email info@roundwood.ie or call 086 3820136.
ANNAMOE CENTRE
The Vintage Tractor Car Bike Run is on Sunday, April 23, at 12.30 It is a great family day So come along and join in.
here will be a talk on the Holy Wells of Wicklow in the Annamoe centre on Monday, May 15, at 8.30 p.m. It will be hosted by Rosaleen Durkin and Jack Byrne. The main focus will be on the Annamoe Glendalough and Roundwood area. For more details phone 087 6168460. It is on the same night as our History evening.
On April 23 there will be a walk starting at the Resource Centre in Laragh to raise funding for the Holy Well group. Contact Rosaleen for more information at 087 6168460.
The Annamoe Tennis Court is available on hourly basis. If you would like to book to play please contact Christine at 086 8057431.
1916 COMMEMORATION
To remember and honour the men and women of 1916 on Sunday, April 23, at 12.15 p.m, a colour party of the IUNVA (Irish United Nations Veterans Association) will parade from Keeley’s Hardware Shop, led by a piper, to the 1916 monument situate in the grounds of Roundwood Garda Station. At the monument a wreath will be laid and the tri colour will be raised to the sound of the last post and reveille. Everyone is invited to take part in this commemoration.
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, April 28, in Byrne and Woods.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
The Blessing of graves will take place in Glendalough on Saturday, May 13, at 8 p.m. and in Brockagh on May 20 after 7 p.m. mass.
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
Catherine McGillycuddy and Monica Brady took first place for North/South on Monday, April 4, second Catherine Halligan and Brid Clancy, third Nancy O’Brien and Phil Power and fourth Kay Plunkett and Pamela Byrne. Victors for East/West were Rory Egan and Declan O’Brien, second Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien, third Maura Gaskin and Clare Sally and fourth Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd. There will be no Bridge on Monday, April 17. Happy Easter to all.
002 BRIDGE CLUB
Playing their cards right on Friday, April 7, for North/South were June Digby and Monica Brady, second Séamus Kennedy and Triona Woodroofe, third Kay Plunkett and Alice Chadwick and fourth Gertrie Fee and Jane Cronin. Taking first place for East/ West were Teresa Leahy and Marian Davis, second Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger, third Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin and fourth was the Birthday Boy Ger Lenihan with his regular partner Paddy O’Brien. No Bridge on Good Friday. Happy Easter.
EASTER QUEST
The Wicklow Mountains National Park are organising an Easter Quest for families. Call into the National Park Information Office at the Upper Lake between 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on Good Friday, April 14, to Easter Monday, April 17, to collect a questionnaire.
All the questions are egg related, and the answers can be found around the lawns at the Upper Lake with the help of a small map. The quest takes about 30 minutes. There is a small prize for each child that participates, but please note, it won’t be chocolate eggs. Please bring a pen to write with.
No booking is required and it is free of charge but please note you may to pay for parking in the Glendalough area. For more information, please phone 0404 45656 or 0404 45425.
MARTIN FAMILY
On Saturday Morning May 13, friends of the Martin Family are organising a social coffee morning and Cake Sale from 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. in aid of Cathal and Ciaran Martin (Aoife Brady’s nephews). Cathal and Ciaran are two little boys aged two and one years old who have recently been diagnosed with late-infantile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) a rare, genetic illness with no known cure.
Ciaran has started a six-month treatment programme which began on March 25 This treatment begins with an intense Gene Therapy programme, and a course of chemotherapy which will require 24-hour family support and care. While Ciaran is receiving treatment one parent will travel to Milan with Ciaran while the other will stay at home to look after Cathals complex medical needs.
Another Fundraiser – On Friday, April 28, there will be a fabulous table quiz and rock n roll bingo in the Grand Hotel Wicklow. This is in aid of Cathal and Ciaran Martin (Aoife Brady’s nephews) It’ll be lots of fun, a fantastic raffle with some amazing prizes: tickets to the Late Late, a walk on part in Fair City and much more. Tickets are a snip at only €10. If you can’t make it on the night, perhaps you could give your Donation to Aoife. If anyone belongs to book clubs, sports clubs etc this would be a good night out while supporting a very worthy cause. Let’s help the Martin’s fight this awful condition. There is also an online donation facility and information – please see idonate.ie/2997_the-martin-family-.html
MUSIC IN CALARY
As part of Cruinniú na Cásca, which is a Creative Ireland initiative, music in Calary in association with Wicklow County Council, will present a concert of traditional music at 8 p.m. on Easter Monday, April 17. The concert will feature solo and group pieces performed by a number of local young members of Comhaltas, including Rachel Duffy, a harpist and graduate of the Trinity College School of music. As it is part of Cruinniú na Cásca, this concert is a free event and therefore there is no need for you to contact us to book seats.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
A pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, April 23, leaving Laragh at 7.30 a.m. and Roundwood at 8 a.m. Breakfast, dinner and bus is €60 per person. All money to be paid in full before April 1. Names to Susan at 087 6273032 any time a.s.a.p.
WESTPORT BREAK
There will be a Country music break to Westport from the 22nd to October 27 with day trips on some of the days. It will be five night, six-day tour with dinner, bus from Roundwood and back, dinner, bed and breakfast in the 3* The Westport Woods Hotel and music every night with acts such as TR Dallas, and Mike Denver and many more. Day trips to Achill Island, Wild Atlantic Way to a pint in Matt Molloys bar. The price will be €399 per person sharing with a €90 single room supplement. A €200 deposit is required before May 15. Please contact Susan at 087 6273032 for more details. All moniey to be paid before August 1.
OUR LADY’S ISLAND
A bus will leave Roundwood for a pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island on Sunday, August 20. Cost is €60 per person which includes scones and tea and dinner in the Riverside Park Hotel. Names and money before June 1, to Susan at 087 6273032.
MEN’S SHED
The shed is open at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen every Tuesday between 10 and 12. The improved weather conditions means that our virgin gardening will soon get under way.
Double and single beds will be available and it has been asked whether these beds could also be provided indoors. Bunk beds have also been mentioned. Feel free to come along and get involved in the healthy, therapeutic growing venture. You can be assured of a warm welcome.
The members are very grateful for all the support and good will towards the shed. This was shown in a special way at the recent open day organised by the RDCC. For further information call 086 8650588.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 14 and 15. There were 10 match-three winners No number (seller C Campion), Sofie Whelan, Rose Taylor, Marc Phelan, Aiden Reynolds, Hannah Hayes, Laura Brue, J & S Hamilton, Alie Carstairs, Dick Massey. Next week’s jackpot will be €13,600
CEILI FIGURE DANCING
Any adults interesting in reliving their youth when we all learned to Ceili dance? There are Ceili dancing lessons in the Parish Hall in Roundwood on Wednesday nights starting at 8 p.m. for an hour. It’s learning to ceili dance in a fun and friendly manner (solo and group dances). Just come along on the night
WHIST
Next whist will be on tonight, Wednesday, April 12, in the Parish Centre.
MONEYSTOWN DANCE
The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Good Friday, April 14, at 9.30 till 12. Tea served, refreshments also available, door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, etc.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The next dance in Roundwood Community Centre is on Friday, April 21, from 9 p.m. midnight with music by John Flood.
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. Tea served.
SET DANCING
Roundwood set dancing continues every Thursday night from 9 p.m. till 11 p.m. in Kavanagh’s Lounge, Roundwood. Music this month is CDs and we will have the O’Kane Family back playing for us again in March and then live music for the remainder of the year. Admission remains at €5. Beginners are always welcome along with anyone looking for a bit of exercise and a fun night out.
HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
We’re back. Roundwood Home Producers Market reopened on Sunday, March 19, at midday till 5 p.m. Come for all your fresh bread, home baking, jams etc. There will also be pictures, home crafts, plants and more. We look forward to seeing you all. New members always welcome.
ANGEL HEALING
Why not take two hours out of your week just for you and join us on a Monday evening at 7.30 in the Parish Hall, Roundwood. Here you will be part of a group who know that looking after their well being is so important. You will learn how to meditate and be still, to connect to your Angels and be supported by the wonderful people who have attended this group in Roundwood for 13 years. So if you would like more information you can contact me Mary Stacey at 087 9819420 or just come along on the night.
MEDJUGORJE
A Pilgrimage To Medjugorje leaves on October 11 for a week. Cost €669 per person sharing. Single Room extra.
€200 deposit secures place balance to be paid 12 weeks prior to departure. Price includes flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board accommodation in house beside the church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje. Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking, headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin. Philip is a very experienced guide having spent over twenty five years in Medjugorje. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. For more information/ booking Contact Mary King at 087 2185067.
PARISH HALL
The Roundwood Hall is always available for all social events, meetings, children’s parties, christenings, workshops, training courses etc. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us at 087 9627527, 087 3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com.