Roundwood

MUSIC IN CALARY

The last concert in this year’s Music in Calary series will be held in Calary Church at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 6, when the wonderful classical guitarist Red- mond O’Toole will play Bach’s Cello Suite No one (arranged for guitar) together with works by Mertz, Albeniz, Tedesco, Ian Wilson and Domeniconi. Tickets, which are €18 and €15 for concessions, can be booked by ringing John at 01 2818146 or emailing derekneilson@eircom. net.

IRISH MUSIC 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 first term is from September to January while the second term is from January to May. Performances, workshops and outings take place throughout the year. For more information, phone 086 8269964 or email roundwoodcce@gmail.com.

BRIDGE CLUBS

Sunday, September 24, sees Anne-Marie Morriss (Nolan) kick starting her fundraising for An Tochar Strictly by holding a Bridge afternoon in Roundwood Community Centre starting at 3.30 p.m. Entry €10 including raffle and tea or coffee. All grades welcome and no partner required.

NEW MASS TIMES

Parish of St Laurence O’Toole – Weekend change of Mass times. Started on Saturday, September 2, Mass times will be as follows – Roundwood: 6 p.m., Laragh: 7 p.m. And Rathdrum: 8 p.m. and from Sunday, September 3, Mass times will be as follows – Laragh: 10.30 a.m., Clara Vale: 9 a.m., Greenane: 10.15 a.m., Rathdrum: 11.30 a.m., Moneystown: 10 a.m. and Roundwood 11.30.

YOGA

Yoga classes will resume in Roundwood Parish Centre on Thursday, September 14, 7.30P.M-9 p.m. Classes will include Asana-Physical stretches (flexibility and strength), Pranayama-Breathing practices (energy flow) Yoga Nidra – Relaxation Meditation – Stillness Classes are open to all and cost euro 10 per class with a commitment of euro 50 due on first night. Further information Anne-Marie – 086 8367578

MASS OF THE ANGELS

Our annual Mass of the Angels Remembrance will be on Saturday, October 7, at 6 p.m. in Roundwood Church. This special Mass will be for the parents and families of babies who died before birth, at birth, or in infancy, and for those who died in early childhood, youth and young adulthood either in recent years or in the past.

WALKING CLUB

The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action every Wednesday evening meeting at 7 p.m. at the Coach House car park. Everyone welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour in and around Roundwood village.

CAR BOOT

The car boot sale at Roundwood Parish Hall takes place on the second Sunday of every month. Set up is at 10, begins at 12. Booking is essential, indoor stalls available. For queries or to book contact Ben at 087 9627527.

VARTRY WALKS

The current path development and tree care works are being carried out under the forest service neighbourwood grant scheme in conjunction with vartry waterworks and Roundwood and district community council. The tree care work is required to make some trees safe and to promote the developing understorey trees in the interest of long term woodland development. Any queries to Paddy Purser (Forester) at 087 2633766

WHIST RESULTS

Results of whist held on Wednesday, September 13, Top Score: Marie Magee, Top Gent: Martin Byrne, Second Gent: Lucy Molloy. Top Lady: Anne Wolohan, Second Lady: Kitty Kennedy. First Half: Mary Pierce, Second Half: Anne Pierce. Lowest Score; Mollie Byrne, Longest Sitting; Jimmy Molloy. Raffle: Richie Cullen, Anne Wolohan, Maura McHugh and Tom McHugh. The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday, September 27, 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 the O’Kane family. 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. 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.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 5, 11, 20 and 30. There were eight match-three winners. Tom Redden, Dean Vickers, Byrne’s, Eamonn Kavanagh, Robert Kennedy, Sheila Donelan, Martha Hill and Peter Windsor. Next week’s jackpot will be €14,800.

STRICTLY FUNDRAISERS

John’s Strictly Music – as part of his fundraising campaign for Strictly for An Tóchar John McHugh is hosting an Evening of music in Fannings Tochar House on Sunday, September 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music by Roamin’ Cadillacs and friends. No Cover Charge, Pay to Get Out.. (Bucket collection and raffle)

Brian Higgins’ Strictly Supercar – Brian is giving a lucky someone the opportunity to take a passenger ride in a Ferrari down the runway in Western Airport on Sunday, October 8, 14.00. The winner will also receive a luxury valet to the value of €100. To be in with a chance winning this fabulous prize get your tickets now. Tickets are €10 and can be bought from Brian 087 9737305 or Nick Nolan 086 8516254 chairman of An Tóchar GAA. The winner must be available on the day and will be announced on Friday, October 6,

Val and Karina’s Strictly for An Tóchar – Biodiversity Walk and Talk – Saturday, September 23, starting at 10 a.m. Learn about the flora and fauna around our beautiful reservoir with a guided walk by Dr Helen Sheridan, Agri. Ecologist from UCD and Paddy Purser, Forester. Meeting Point – Reservoir Gate on the Newtown Road. This is a family friendly event with fun for the kids guaranteed. Adults €10, children are free of charge.

Cindy’s Bag pack for An Tóchar – As part of her fundraising Cindy s doing a bag pack in Tesco, Bray on Saturday, September 23. If anyone can help out for an hour or two it would be great, just text me at 086 8305672.

Richie Cullen is kicking off his Strictly for An Tóchar campaign with an Irish Night/set dancing on Saturday, September 23, in Kavanaghs Lounge from 8.30 p.m. €5 admission. Raffle on the night.

Fergal Mulligan’s Strictly for An Tochar fundraising tees off with an open day at Ballinastoe Golf Club September 304 Ball Scramble – €60 per team. Lots of Prizes and light refreshments on the day. Contact Fergal Mulligan at 086 8591545 for tee time. Tee times run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. And 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Joanne‘s Strictly Style – Joanne’s fundraiser is a raffle to win a five-hour Image Consultation to include the following: twohour wardrobe detox. Refresh you wardrobe clear out what you not wearing, see what you need to make your wardrobe work for you, show you how to dress to suit your shape. Plus, three hours personal shopping at a destination of your choice. Raffle tickets are €10. Your entry can be giving directly to Joanne at 1 Djouce Meadows, or Lorraine in the post office has kindly offered to take them also, just place your €10 in an envelope with your name and telephone number on the outside.

MEN’S SHED

It is First Anniversary time for the Shed – how time flies. We plan to hold our very first annual general meeting in the Parish Hall in Roundwood on Tuesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. The venue and time will hopefully suit the maximum number of our members and all of you readers who may be interested in the Shed. We continue to meet on Tuesdays at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen from 10 a.m. onwards. Please feel free to come along and join in the fun.