Roundwood

BOOK LAUNCH

A new local history book has just been published entitled ‘Aghowle – Where the Divil Ate the Tinker’ by local woman Margaret Connolly. This book tells the history of the townland of Aghowle which lies about four miles from Ashford on the slopes of Carrick Mountain, and is where Margaret grew up during the 1960s and 1970s. The book records the story of the close – knit farming community that lived in the townland for centuries right up till the early 1970s.

Margaret is launching her book on Wednesday, January 17, in Chester Beatty’s Ashford at 8 p.m. and all are welcome. There will be readings from the book at the launch. ‘Aghowle-Where the Divil Ate the Tinker’ is currently available from Ann Duffy’s Florist shop in Newtownmountkennedy, Bridge Street Books in Wicklow town, McCoy’s shop in Laragh, and Avondale Sports shop Main Street Rathdrum. Margaret can be contacted at 087 23922313 or at applefield_info@yahoo.com.

MEDJUGORJE

A pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 10 for seven nights. Cost €669 which includes Flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board in house beside 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, who has spent many years in Medjugorje. Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual Directors Fr Pat Madden and Deacon Pat O’Connell. For more information/booking contact Mary King at 087 2185067.

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday, January 14, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy.

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, January 26, in the Roundwood Inn at 1.30. Please note that membership fees are now due.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Roundwood Historical Society’s first talk in the 2018 Series will take place on Tuesday, January 16, at 20 p.m. in the Vartry House (Kavanagh’s) and will be given by Peter Farrell, vice-chairperson of the RDHFS the title of the talk is ‘Charlotte Despard: Forgotten Anglo-Irish Radical. Charlotte Despard (née French) was an Anglo-Irish Suffragist, novelist, Sinn Fein Activist, vegetarian and anti-vivisection advocate who published seven novels, was a founding member of the Irish Women’s Franchise League, the Women’s Prisoner’s Defence League and a member of cumann na mBan. Born in England in 1844, Charlotte moved to Ireland after World War I having spent a lot of time in Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon where her father was born.

Our thanks to Peter for starting off our 2018 series of talks with this intriguing topic on a lady who is rarely acknowledged in Irish History. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 16, at 8 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome to at- tend. The entrance fee for members is €3 and for non-members is €5 payable at the door.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Roundwood Variety Group presents Beauty and the Beast on the Friday the 26th, Saturday and Sunday, January 27, and 28. Shows will be at 8 p.m. on the Friday and Saturday night with a 3 p.m. matinee on the Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are on sale for Beauty and the Beast and can be ordered from roundwoodvarietygroup.com. Book early to avoid disappointment. Limited tickets on the door.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Would you like a career in Early Education/Childcare? Are you over 21 years, long term unemployed and in receipt of benefit? Early Years Service has a vacancy for a trainee Early Educator as part of a Community Employment Scheme. On the job experience together with fully paid college course provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate, who would achieve an accredited Early Childhood Care and Education qualification by end of contract. Further information from: 087 9837648.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 27 and 30. there were four match-three winners, E Murray, C McCormack, Kim Carr and M Wogan. Next week’s jackpot will be €19,000

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance is on Friday, January 19, from 9 p.m. till midnight. Refreshments on the night. Music by John Flood.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

There will be a pilgrimage to Lourdes from Roundwood in September, 2018. Names and €200 deposit before January 15 to Susan at 087 6273032. A pilgrimage to Knock will be on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8. More on both pilgrimages at a later date.

MEN’S SHED

We have a lovely couch with matching armchairs in the Shed but they are taking up too much room. So they are there for the taking. Talk to one of the Shedders or call 086 8650588 if you are interested.

One of our Shedders is working on a Facebook page for the Roundwood Men’s Shed. So if you click in you may see some photographs which he has posted. Best wishes to all our Shedders and their families the New Year.

ALGARVE TRIP

There are a few places left on the three star Algarve Coast and Country trip will take place on February 27 for seven nights which will include visits to Silves, Lagos, Sagres and Faro. The cost will be €429 per person sharing. This will include breakfast and dinner in the Hotel Da Aldeia, Albufeira and day excursions and a one 10kg bag. All money to be paid 10 weeks prior to departure. For further information you can contact 087 6273032.

CEILI DANCING

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.

MONEYSTOWN CENTRE

Moneystown Community Centre Cards will continue as usual on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. while our Moneystown Dance will return on Friday, March 9.

MORNING BADMINTON.

Tuesday morning badminton is back on Tuesday, January 2, from 9.30 a.m. beginners always welcome. Some rackets are available.

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.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows: Top score: Anne Wolohan; Top Gent: Jimmy Molloy; Second Gent: Tom McHugh; Top Lady: Mary Pierce; Second Lady: Patricia Byrne; First Half: Margaret Kennedy; Second Half: Monica Brady; Longest Sitting: Mary Murphy and Lowest Score: Molly Byrne. Raffle prizes were won by Jimmy Molloy, Martin Byrne, Patricia Byrne and Molly Byrne. Next whist will be on tonight Wednesday, January 17, in the Parish Centre.

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 rebeccadelameremathslessons@outlook.ie.