Roundwood

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were: 5, 6, 25 and 28. There were two match-three winners, Martina Kelly and John O’Connor. Next week’s jackpot will be €10,600

TIDY TOWNS CLEAN-UP

The next Roundwood Tidy Towns Clean-up will take place on Saturday, February 3. Feel free to clean up along your road or estate or if you would like some company join the volunteers at the Old School from 8 a.m. A limited number of litter pickers, gloves, etc. are available by calling 086 8055040. All willing hands welcome.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Swimming starts Friday, February 2 – Friday, March 2, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Coral Leisure Centre Wicklow.

Following ages and strokes: under-eight Freestyle, under-10 Freestyle/Backstroke, under-12 Freestyle/Backstroke/Breaststroke, under-14 Freestyle/ Backstroke/Butterfly, under-16 Freestyle/Backstroke/Butterfly. Swim offs will be held on Friday, March 2, with County Finals on Saturday, March 10, at 3 p.m. in Arklow. Remember age cut-off is July 31. For further info contact Séamus at 086 8557962.

ANNAMOE STORY TELLING

Come along to Annamoe Centre for a Valentine Story/Rambling House on Valentines night Wednesday, February 14, at eight o’clock.

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 Early booking offer of €100.00 off price if booked and paid in full by December 8 For more information/booking contact Mary King at 087 2185067.

LOURDES

There will be a pilgrimage to Lourdes from the 12th to September 17 for five nights full board at a four star hotel. The price will be €649 per person sharing. If you pay deposit of €100 before February 1 you get a €50 reduction and the price will be €599. More information in the church porch. Please contact Susan as soon as possible for booking forms at 087 6273032.

KNOCK

There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, April 8, for Divine Mercy Sunday. Bus will leave Laragh 7.45 a.m. and Roundwood at 8 a.m. Price of €65 includes breakfast, dinner and bus. Please contact Susan at 087 6273032 to book a seat. Money in full before March 15.

HISTORICAL AGM

The AGM of the Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society will take place on Tuesday, February 27, at 20.00 in the Parish Hall, Roundwood. Please note that only paid-up members of the society, on the day of the AGM are eligible to vote at the AGM.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The next talk in the Roundwood Historical Society’s 2018 Series will take place on Tuesday, February 13, at 8 p.m. in the Roundwood Parish Hall. The title of the talk is ‘Recent Archaeological discoveries at Newtownmountkennedy’ and will be given by archaeologist Paul Duffy.

Paul is a site director with Irish Archaeological Consultancy Ltd., a Kilcoole based company who were responsible for the archaeological testing and excavation in Newtownmountkennedy. Paul has supervised and directed numerous prehistoric and medieval excavations throughout Ireland. Paul’s international experience includes supervising excavations in France as well as leading large scale heritage surveys and exca- vations in Western Australia.

In addition to private sector work, Paul has extensive experience in community archaeology and he was awarded Royal Irish Academy excavation grants in 2013 and 2014 for his project Grassroots Archaeology and Irish Research Council funding for his Resurrecting Monuments project carried out in partnership with UCD in 2015 and 2016. Paul is a serving board member of the Institute of Archaeologist of Ireland. He has published in numerous volumes and has lectured on his works in Ireland, France, Australia and the UK His research interests include community archaeology, medieval settlement and defensive architecture. His book ‘From Carrickfergus to Carcassonne the epic deeds of Hugh de Lacy during the Albigensian Crusade’ has just been published.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, February 13, at 8 p.m. The entrance fee for members is €3 and for non-members is €5 payable at the door.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Rowena Brady and Judy Skates were the winners for North/South on Monday, January 22, second Monica Brady and Bridie Nolan, third Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien and fourth Teresa Leahy and Marian Davies. First place for East/West went to Nancy O’Brien and Brid Clancy, second Pauric Gleeson and Séamus Kennedy, third John Loscher and Maura Gaskin and fourth Catherine McGillycuddy and Gertie Fee.

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On Friday, January 26, Judy Skates and Rowena Brady continued their winning spree by taking first ploace once again for North/ South, second Monica Brady and June Digby, third Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien and fourth Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd. While playing their cards right for East/ West were Teresa Leahy and Marian Davies, second Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan, third John Loscher and Triona Woodroofe and fourth Nancy O’Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance is on Friday, February 16, from 9 p.m. till midnight. Refreshments on the night. Music by Jimmy Hogan.

WHIST

The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday, January 31, in the Parish Centre.

MEN’S SHED

Roundwood Men’s Shed: Following our most recent series of digital lessons one of our SHEDDERS has decided to take his fully charged mobile with him when he completes the life marathon which we have referred to in the past. The phone will be taken with him to the grave and when he gets to the ‘other side’ he will be able to communicate with the SHEDDERS down on earth and fill them in on the good life up above. ‘That is not going to happen’, one of the SHED wits commented,’ because with the phone melting in the flames, there’ll be no signal coming from where you’re going’. As well as the tea and cake and biscuits, there is regular banter in the SHED at the gatherings on Tuesdays between 10 and 12. You will be assured of a warm welcome if you come along.

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, Tuesday morning badminton continues 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.