Rathdrum
GOLF SOCIETY
Jacobs Well Golf Society played its final ‘social’ competitive outing of the season on Saturday, October 14, in overcast but dry weather conditions at Coolatin Golf Club. The course was in excellent condition the 15 members enjoyed a good days’ scramble. The winners of the social competition on the day were Anthony Doyle, John Cullen and Cormac Redmond.
Later that evening the members gathered in Jacobs Well for the annual prize giving dinner. Captain Artie Byrne thanked Caroline Browne for facilitating the event at Coolatin where our members were made very welcome as always. As usual the event was well supported and the members enjoyed an excellent meal and hospitality provided by Noel and Helen Jacob and their very pleasant staff.
Following the dinner, the prizes were then presented by chairman Mick Leonard and Captain Artie Byrne. Most members won a prize on the evening but the main prizes went to Anthony Doyle, who won the Par three competition, and was also a member of the trio who won ‘Team of the year’ competition. Seán Carroll and Declan Sargent were the other two members of that team. The ‘Player of the year’ was Seán Carroll, who won the accolade in his first year as a member of the society.
The AGM will be held at 8 p.m. on October 23 at Jacobs Well to elect a new committee for 2018 and following which course bookings for next season will be made and advised to members.
Finally, the society would like to thank Noel and Helen Jacob and all their staff at Jacobs Well for their support and help during the season which is greatly appreciated by the members.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
The household hazardous waste collection will take place at the Avoca Recycling Centre on Saturday, October 28, from 9.30 to 1 p.m (only). Bring along your old paints, solvents, pesticides, adhesives, caustic sodas, drain cleaners, detergents, oven cleaners, inks, resins etc. NOTE.
Come early – when the truck is full it will leave the site. For more info phone Mylie at 087 2288132.
WHIST
The following were the prize winners at the recent whist drive. Top Score: T.McHugh and Co. Power; second – M Murphy and G Curran
Third B Farrell and M Clarke; fourth M Haughton and R Murphy; Raffle: M Conroy, T. McHugh and J Olohan. Next whist drive will be held on Wednesday, November 1, at 8.30 p.m.
BLOOD DONORS
A sincere thank you to all the donors who attended the blood donation clinic in the RDA hall last week. The giving of blood is the gift of life and the most generous gift that can be given.
BINGO
Bingo will be held as usual this Friday evening in the RDA hall commencing at 9.30 p.m. Excellent prizes can be won each week.
VINTAGE RUN
There will be a vintage and Classic Tactors and Cars Run and cake in Woolmington’ Farm Rockstown, Rathdrum, in aid of St Catherine’s Special Needs School on this Sunday, October 29, starting at midday. Ffor more details contact 087 2535361. We’re looking forward to next year already.
JUVENILE HANDBALL
Handball training for primary school children resumed on Thursday, October 12, in Annamoe community centre at 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. for children aged eight to 12 years. For further information call in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelon at 087 9040535 or Andrew Muldowney at 087 0510104.
SALE OF WORK
After a short break the annual SALE OF WORK is back again this year in Aras An Tochar on December 3 from 12 4 p.m. All donations for the various stalls will be gratefully accepted and can be left with Maureen in the parish office between 9.30 and 1 p.m.
CEILI DANCING LESSONS
Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.
MORNING BADMINTON
Tuesday morning badminton is back in full swing from 9.30 a.m. – beginners always welcome. Some rackets are available.
CANDLE LIGHT WALK
A family fun Halloween Candle light walk will take place on Sunday, October 29, at 5.30 p.m. Registration and Start from Roundwood AFC Clubhouse. Refreshments available, fancy dress essential, €10 per family. This promises to be a fun event so do come along.
MATHS LESSONS
Rebecca Delamere will be running maths classes for Secondary School students in Roundwood Parish Hall. Classes will be available for first to sixth year students and are designed to focus on common areas that students struggle with. Guaranteed small class sizes and places are limited. For further information, please contact Rebecca at 086 0650129 or email RebeccaDelamereMathsLessons@outlook. ie.
CAR BOOT BAZAAR
Roundwood Parish Hall will hold a Christmas Car Boot Bazaar on Sunday, November 12, from midday to 4 p.m. Pick up some great bargains before the Christmas rush. For further details or to book please contact Ben at 087 9627527.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM
Roundwood and District Community Council (RDCC) AGM will take place on Monday, November 13, at 8 p.m. in Parish Hall, Roundwood. As with all RDCC meetings, attendance is open to all people and we would welcome your attendance at the meeting.
TABLE QUIZ
A date for your diary. – Roundwood Golf Society – annual table quiz Night In aid of Roundwood senior citizens Christmas party will take place in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on Friday, October 27, at 8.30 p.m. Your support will be appreciated. Items required for Spot Prizes/Raffle Prizes. All donations will be gratefully accepted.
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.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 1, 16, 24 and 28 There were three match winners, Pa Brennan, Tiernan Rodgers and Joe Tyndam Next week’s jackpot will be €16,300
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.
CAR BOOT SALE
The car boot sale at Roundwood Parish Hall takes place on the second Sunday of every month. Set up is at 10 a.m., begins at midday. Booking is essential, indoor stalls available. For queries or to book contact Ben at 087 9627527.
MENS SHED
Roundwood and District Men’s Shed: By the time you read this we May have gone fishing. We have been kindly invited by Brian Nally for a tuition session in fly fishing at his fish farm in Annamoe. So with the help of the long range weather forecasters we are planning to go fishing on a dry day so we don’t get as wet as the fish in the water. Our usual activities of gardening, woodworking, repairing, storytelling and tae drinking continue on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. onwards.
002 BRIDGE CLUB
North/South winners on Friday the 20th were Jim McNamara and Séamus Kennedy, second Nancy O’Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy, June 3 Digby and Monica Brady. East/West winners were Judy Skates and Rowena Brady, second Phil Kenna and Liz Belton and third Kitty Heslin and Miriam Coyle.
WHIST
The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday, October 25, in the Parish Centre.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The next dance at Roundwood Parish Hall takes place on Friday, October 27, with music by John Flood, refreshments available on the night. Music by the. .
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
Set dancing continues on Thursday nights in Kavanagh’s lounge with an addition of giving jive lessons at 8.15 p.m. before our weekly session at no additional cost. Music this month by Michael and Brian.
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.