Roundwood
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, June 23, in the Roundwood Inn at 1.30. To book yourself in please ring Betty Cullen on 2818703. All deposits for our trip to Kilkenny in September should be paid on this day.
45 CARD GAME
Progressive 45 Card Game in Roundwood Parish Hall June 18 at 7.30 p.m. in aid of St Vincent de Paul. Excellent Cash Prizes with refreshments and Raffle at the interval.
FOUND
There was a rosary beads found on the Knock Bus on April 23. To collect please contact Susan at 087 6273032.
DAY TRIPS
There will be a one-day trip to Kilbeggan distillery and St Mel’s Cathedral and shopping in Athlone on July 29 which includes, scones, tea and dinner. The bus will pick up in Roundwood at Parish Hall at 9 a.m. Total cost €70 per person. All money must be in before July 1. To book please contact Susan at 087 6273032.
There is another day trip to Johnston Castle and Wexford town will take place on August 26 which includes scones, tea and dinner. Leaving Roundwood Parish Hall at 9 a.m. Cost is €70 per person. All money to be in before August 1. For further information please contact Susan at 087 6273032.
PLANT WALK
As part of the Pure Mile initiative the residents have organised a walk with Wendy Nairn of Natural Environmental Consultant in the Baltynanima area exploring the wonderful flora in our hedgerows on Monday, June 19, at 7 p.m. Please meet on the Lough Dan Road at the junction of the Wicklow Way with Lake Park.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in last week draw. The numbers drawn were 3, six 20 and 24. There were eight match-three winners, George Power, AK, Maura Nugent, Grace and Sara, D& J Murphy, Seán Lally, James J O’Brien and T Chadwick Next week’s jackpot will be €10,600.
WALKING GROUP
Now with the longer evenings the Wednesday evenings walks can take to the countryside. The walks will leave from the Coach House car park on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. to take in some of the great walks around the Vartry Reservoirs. Do come along and bring a friend.
TEXT ALERT
Roundwood and district Text Alert Scheme subscription renewal and first time registration. Subscription renewals (€10) are due for the Roundwood Text Alert Scheme.
Lorraine at the post office has kindly agreed to accept renewal subscriptions for the scheme. Please place your €10 in a sealed envelope and write your name and mobile number on the outside of the envelope. Leave envelope with Lorraine at post office.
If it’s your first time to register for the text alert, you will need to fill out a registration form (these are also available at the post office) and pay €10 subscription
MEN’S SHED
We were delighted to welcome Edward Humphrey recently. Edward is the coordinator for the sheds in the county and we found his visit to be really worthwhile.
We are planning to have an open evening soon to see our shed within a shed. Adding up all our ages we can truthfully say that we have over 1000 years experience. So you will never be stuck for an answer. All will be assured of a warm welcome. If it’s a fine evening, you may even be invited to do a bit of weeding in the vegetable garden, which is getting greener by the day.
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to midday are the official shed hours at the moment. We are improving our kitchen facilities so if anyone out there has unwanted wall or floor units we will be delighted to take them off your hands and give them a good home. Call 086 8650588 for any further information.
MUSIC IN CALARY
The next concert in our 2017 series is on Sunday, June 25, when the Delmaine String Quartet together with Michael James Ford, Gary Jermyn and Susannah De Wrixon will present ‘The Waterloo Concert’ with music, song, poetry and prose reflecting the great battle. It will incorporate works by Shostakovich, Beethoven and Schubert alongside pieces composed by the Duke’s own father, Garret Wellesley, who was the first professor of music at Trinity College.
As this concert is being held to raise much needed funds to support Sister Mary Killeen’s work for street children in the slums of Nairobi, there is the option of a supper in the church room before the concert starts. The supper will begin at 6 p.m. and the concert will start at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the supper and concert are €40 while those for the concert on its own are €18 and €15 for concessions. To book tickets, please ring John at 01 2818146 or email derekneilson@ eircom.net.
BARN DANCE
Moneystown barn dance and barbecue in aid of Moneystown Community Centre will take place on Saturday, July 29, in the community centre starting at 8.30 p.m. Music by the Three Bobs 10 to 12 and the Roamin Cadillacs, 12 to two and disco afterwards. Food served till 11.30 p.m. Fully licensed. Admission €20. For further information contact 086 1504221. Looking forward to seeing you all at what promises to be a great night.
PLANT WALK
As part of the Pure Mile initiative the residents have organised a walk with Wendy Nairn of Natural Environmental Consultant in the Baltynanima area exploring the wonderful flora in our hedgerows on Monday, June 19, at 7 p.m. Please meet on the Lough Dan Road at the junction of the Wicklow Way with Lake Park.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
Roundwood Parish Cemetery Sunday/Pattern Sunday – will take place on Sunday, July 23. Please note the 11.30 a.m. Mass will be Celebrated in Roundwood Cemetery. This Mass will be offered for all interred in the cemetery and will include a blessing of the Graves.
PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS
Parishioners Contributions 2016 Acknowledgement letters/ receipts are available in the parish office if you require one. Please contact Maureen if you wish to collect yours or to have it sent by email.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The monthly Roundwood dance will take place in the parish hall, Roundwood on Friday, June 16, with music by Jimmy Hogan. All are welcome to a great night of dancing.
AN TÓCHAR GAA
Best wishes to all our players who are sitting Exams at the moment. Go n-eiri libh.
School Sports – please note the sports day scheduled for Friday the 16th has been cancelled. Alex Grey, PSquared Performance, is on hand to guide you through your fitness programme in the An Tóchar Fitness Centre. Call up or ring Alex to join any of the classes or to discuss personal training. facebook.com/ p squared performance.
Cúl Camps – the An Tochar Cúl Camp will run from July 10 to July 14. The camps fill up quickly so get your place/places booked. Further information/booking available on kelloggsculcamps. gaa.ie.
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 RESULTS
The results of the whist are as follows: Top Score: Tom McHugh; Top Gent: Jimmy Molloy; Second Gent: Martin Byrne; Top Lady: Mary Murphy; Second Lady: May Kenna; First Half: Maura McHugh; Second Half: Mary Cullen; Longest Sitting: Pat Fisher and Lowest Score: Lucy Molloy. Raffle prizes were won by Martin Byrne, Kitty Kennedy, Pat Fisher and Monica Brady. Next whist will be on tonight Wednesday, June 21, in the Parish Centre.
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 with Michael and Brian. 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
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open every Sunday from midday till 5 p.m. in the Parish Centre. We look forward to seeing you all. New members always welcome.
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.