ROUNDWOOD
PARISH NEWSLETTER
parish of St Laurence O’Toole Roundwood and Moneystown: A Parish Newsletter listing Mass times and Intentions is available weekly via email from the parish office. Please email roundwoodparish@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.
ROUNDWOOD CANCER SUPPORT
Roundwood Cancer Centre is now open again on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do call in or phone should you require our help. Phone 087 6062072.
GOLF SOCIETY OUTING
The Francis Lawless memorial outing to Druids Glen on October 17 is going ahead. Tee times 11.50 to 14.00. Our sponsor is Mossie Kenna. To book a tee time call me at 087 2111061 or email me by Saturday, October 10, open for visitors after that date. Restrictions are still in place. Dressing rooms closed, one person per buggy unless family members, other restrictions attached to score card on the day. Score cards to be placed in the box provided after the 18th hole.
We the committee have decided on vouchers as prizes for our outings this year. We feel it appropriate under the present circumstances. Prize winners for the last three outings will be presented with their prizes at Druids
Glen. Presentation for the Druids Glen will not be presented on the day, as score cards will not be checked till during the week.
ROUNDWOOD MARKET
Roundwood market is open every Sunday from midday till 4 p.m. Home Baking. Jams. Honey etc. Contact Jacinta 086 0722851.
WALKWAY REOPENS
Wicklow Uplands Council welcome the announcement from the owner of the Luggala estate that access to the popular recreational routes that cross the edge of the mountainous landscape, have reopened to ‘responsible walkers’ for the first time since March.
MEET YOUR LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES
Co. Wicklow PPN will be hosting ‘Meet your Local Elected Representatives’ events online (via Zoom call) for each Municipal District from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. as follows: October 15 – Bray Municipal District, October 22 – Greystones Municipal District, October 29 – Wicklow Municipal District.
Elected Representatives from each of the Municipal Districts in Co Wicklow will be asked to talk about: the highlights of their first year in office, their priorities for the Municipal District going forward. These events are free to attend however booking is essential. Book your ticket now for your Local Municipal District event by clicking on the link below: meetyour-local-elected-reps-wicklow. eventbrite.ie.
Co Wicklow PPN member groups will also have an opportunity to ask their own questions, which are submitted prior to the event. Please share the eventbrite booking link and the poster for these events with the wider community. These events will be hosted via Zoom. Links will be sent in advance to all participants. Further information: Please contact countywicklowppn@gmail.com.
COVID HELPLINE
The Wicklow County Council’s COVID-19 Community Call Helpline is still operational between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, seven days a week. Free Phone 1800 868 399 TEXT 087 245 687. Email Covid Support@wicklowcoco.ie.
ROAD TO ROUNDWOOD
Calling All Landlords: Road to Roundwood are looking to rent a house in the vicinity of the village for a two-year lease. Project backed by local people in the community.
Rent guaranteed by the Department of Social Protection. Trades people in the group who have the ability to complete any cosmetic upgrades required (under the direction of the landlord) at zero labour cost. Be part of an amazing project to help a family fleeing conflict to avoid Direct Provision and be welcomed in our community. Contact Tomas at 087 9833896.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes contact Margaret Bolger the email address is mgtbolger@gmail.com