Roundwood

SCOIL SAMHRAIDH

Moneystown NS will host a week long summer School from August 13 to August 17. Children aged 5-16 are welcome to come along and learn to play some traditional Irish music on a variety of instruments. There will also be classes in singing and set dancing, so plenty of fun to be had. Places are limited. Please contact moneystownmusic@gmail.com or 087 3535627 for more details.

CARLINGFORD OUTING

There will be a day outing to Carlingford cruise and Mourne mountain tour on Friday, August 31. Pick up Roundwood Parish Hall 9.30 a.m. Tea and Scones in the Nalley Inn Dunleer. Visit Carlingford town, depart Carlingford to Greenore Port. Ferry crossing from Greenore to Greencastle across Carlingford Lough. Tour of Mourne mountains, Rostrevor, Hilltown and Newry for shopping. Evening meal in the Nally Inn Dunleer and home. Total cost €65 per person. All money to be paid in full before August 15 to Susan at 087 6273032.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday, August 10, from 9.30 p.m. till midnight. Tea served, refreshments also available asnd door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive linedancing etc. The Wicklow Man will also playon Friday, September 14.

PATTERN DAY.

The annual Pattern Day Walk from Moneystown Community Centre to Lady’s Well Ballymanus Upper on Carrick Mountain will take place Sunday, August 19, leaving Moneystown at 6 p.m. The route is five and a half miles in total (good walking shoes recommended and no dogs allowed). Suitable for older children accompanied by adults. The route is along the road and then on Coillte roads.

Lady’s well is an ancient holy well that is marked on the Neville Maps of 1760 as an important site. The well was rediscovered in 2013 and there has been a walk every year on or close to the original pattern day – August 15

There will be a short talk on the history and traditions of the holy wells and also relevant local history. If you want to play music, read a poem or sing a song feel free to join in as singing, dancing etc were all part of the traditions of pattern days and visits to the well.

Refreshments will be served after the walk in Moneystown Community Centre. Any queries please contact Rosaleen at rosaleendurkin8@gmail.com. Facebook page: Wicklow Wells.

NATURE WALKS

Join the Wicklow Mountains National Park Guides on a children’s nature walk at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in July and August to explore various aspects of the National Park. Suitable for all age groups. An adult must stay with their children and be prepared to join in. No booking or charges apply. Meet at the Information Office near the Upper Lake in Glendalough. Topics to be covered include:, Wednesday, August 8: Bugs, Wednesday, August 15: Mammals, Wednesday, August 22: History. For further information call the Wicklow Mountains National Park Information Office at 0404 45425.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 14 and 30. There were six match-three winners, arose Taylor, Aiden Reynolds, Margaret, J & S Hamilton, Geraldine Connolly and Dean Vickers Next week’s jackpot will be €18,400

ANNAMOE BARBECUE

Annamoe centre will hold their annual barbecue on Saturday, August 25, at 1 p.m.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market is open from midday till 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Parish Centre. Come for your home baking, crafts, plants, vegetables and more. New members always welcome or 087 2506785.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday, August 17, with music by Jimmy Hogan.

MONEYSTOWN 45

A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. for the summer months tea served.