AROUND THE DISTRICTS
LaraghGlendalough AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
A pre-Christmas afternoon tea dance will take place in the Brockagh Centre from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 18. Music will be by the Wicklow Man. All are welcome but groups must book in advance by calling the centre at 0404 45600. There will be a small charge to cover refreshments. Donations of raffle prizes would be greatly appreciated.
RECYCLE CLOTHES WEEK
The Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh will be collecting clothes in aid of the centre from Monday, November 5, to Friday, November 9. You can drop in your clothes bag throughout the week up till midday on the Friday. Thank you for your support.
TIDY TOWNS
Representatives from the village attended a recent function in Brooklodge to acknowledge the efforts with the Pure Mile project (from Ballard wood to the village). Hopefully, more work will be planned to enhance this stretch of road next year.
In order to celebrate our impressive results in the recent Tidy Towns competition and also to announce the winners in the kerbside garden competition, a get-together is planned for Friday, November 16, at 9 p.m. in Lynhams. The prizes for the garden competition will be sponsored by Avon Motors and will be awarded to winners in three categories − small, medium and larger garden.
All are very welcome. It is an opportunity to thank everyone for their help throughout the year with litter picking, weeding, erecting granite stones, strimming verges, painting, planting shrubs and the numerous other tasks that helped improve our score by 13 points. Keep up the great work.
ST KEVIN’S PARISH
The new email address for St Kevin’s parish office is glendaloughparish@gmail.com.
A Mass of remembrance for those who died during the year will take place in St Kevin’s church at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 17.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Once again we see the return of our very popular and successful Christmas Fair at the Brockagh Resource Centre, laragh, Glendalough. A terrific selection of unusual gifts, with many handmade items, giving you some great ideas for your Christmas shopping. Do all your Christmas shopping, under one roof with free parking and free admission. Come along on Sunday, December 9, making it a day out for all the family. Contact Michelle at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net if you have any questions or would like a trader booking form.
TAMING THE MONKEY MIND
Taming the Monkey Mind is a six-week programme that consists of one and a half hours each week. Participants can expect to learn mindfulness practices for life to bring more ease and calm into the day, ease a racing mind, reduce stress and increase calm and well-being, reconnect with what makes them truly happy. The course will be coming soon to the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh depending on numbers. To find out more go to mindfulme.ie, 087 2186209, freadamcgoldrick@gmail.com.
HAPPY DAYS
Tuesdays mornings 10.30 – midday at the Brockagh Centre, parents, babies and toddlers get together, have lots of fun weeks with art and crafts and make new friends. It is also a great way to meet and socialize with parents, especially if you are new to the area. Contact us at 0404 45600 at the centre for more information.
TAE KWON-DO
Teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. (seniors and teens). Children’s classes are on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. (4-7 years), 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. (8-12 years).
GO FOR LIFE
The group meet most Tuesdays, so if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, bowls, music come along on at 11 a.m., they welcome any newcomer. The group meet for lunch once a month at various venues. For further information, call Denise at the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or drop in.
Roundwood CABARET
A cabaret is being held in the Glendalough Hotel next Saturday night, November 10, at 9.30 p.m. in aid of senior citizens Christmas party.
TALK ON WILLS/POWER OF ATTORNEY
A talk followed by a discussion on Wills and Enduring power of Attorney will be hled on the Wednesday, November 28, at 8 p.m. in the Parish Centre. The talk will be given by a qualified legal practitioner.
SAVE A LIFE, LEARN CPR
Would you know how to do CPR on somebody who needs it? Would you recognise the signs of Stroke?
Come along to a public information evening in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, November 17, at 8 p.m. where Roundwood Cardiac First Responders will host a CPR/AED (defibrillator) demo and provide some hands on experience for those attending.
There will also be information on choking in infants and adults and how to recognise Stroke and a short video on the role of Cardiac First Responder team and how it is linked to the Ambulance Service Everybody is welcome and as there are now Public Access Defibrillators available in the village it is important that as many people as possible know how to use them.
SALE OF WORK
Roundwood and Moneystown Christmas Sale of work will take place in An Tochar GAA Complex on Sunday, December 2, from 12 4 p.m. A great day out for all the family with something for everyone. 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. (Mon-Thurs) before November 29
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next bingo takes place on Sunday next, November 11, at 3 p.m. in Annamoe Community Centre.
The next Active retirement Lunch is in the Lynhams on Friday, November 23, at 1.30 p.m.
ANNAMOE BOWLS
Annamoe bowls continues on Tuesday night and all newcomers are very welcome. So why not come along and give it a try?
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
Our Halloween winners for North/South were Nancy O’Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy, Pauric Gleeson and Séamus Kennedy were second and Maria Magee and Judy Skates were third. First for East/West were Brid Clancy and Phil Power, second Clare Sally and Maura Gaskin and third Declan O’Brien and Rory Egan.
002 BRIDGE
North/South winners on Friday, November 2, were Margart Byrne and John Loscher, second Maria Magee and Judy Skates and third Catherine McGillycuddy and Nancy OBrien. First for East/West were Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger second Paddy O’Brien and Ger Lenihan and third Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis.
SET DANCING
Set dancing continues in Kavanagh’s every Thursday night from nine till 11 p.m.
MORNING BADMINTON
Morning badminton has resumed on Tuesday morning from 9.30 p.m.
BINGO
Monday night bingo continues in the Coach House, Roundwood, starting at 8.30 p.m. with.
Cash prizes. A fun night out every Monday.
CAR BOOT SALE
It is proposed to have our November car boot sales on the second Sunday of the month on November 10.
UNITY GOSPEL CHOIR
The Unity Gospel Choir will hold a fundraising concert in Tinakilly House Rathnew on Thursday, November 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets price €15 (€10 concession) are available from Earls Newsagents Wicklow or on the door. A beautiful calendar with original art work by members of St Kevin’s Studio Art Group will be on sale for €10 on the night. All money raised will go to Wicklow Dementia Support Group to assist in their wonderful work. A great evening of entertainment is in prospect.
ROUNDWOOD WHIZZERS
Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action meeting at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Coach House car park. All welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour.
ANGEL HEALING
Angel Healing and Angelic Guidance continues in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30. So if you would enjoy an evening of peace relaxation and hands on energy healing join us for a wonderful new experience.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday, November 23, with music by Tony Davitt.
WHIST
The next whist is this Wednesday, November 7, in the Parish Centre, Roundwood.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 9 and 12. There were 12 match-three winners, Brendan Gahan, Anne Cullen, Lisa Coughlan, F Kavanagh, N Kealan, Justine, T & T Kavanagh, Mark Burke, Pat Walsh, John Davis and Joe. Next week’s jackpot will be €22,300
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.
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 45
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of eight. pm for the winter months beginning on October 30 Tea served.
Rathdrum PARNELL ATHLETIC CLUB
Our juveniles took part in the County League with good results all round: Girls–U6 1st Clodagh Phelan; U10 Helen Winterbottom 1st; U12 Ciara Colohan 1st; U14 Lacey Shannon 2nd; Boys–U8 Will Phelan 2nd; U15 Edward Byrne 2nd. Also great running from the Corcoran sisters, Ella Breen, Emma Byrne, Isabel Barrett, Leah Barrett, Ava O’Connor, Ciara and Jamie Winterbottom and Harry Kileen.
Congratulations to Mick Byrne in taking first place in the autumn International, Mick qualifies to run for Ireland in Swansea, Wales on Saturday, November 17.
Best of luck to all our athletes taking part in the Leinster Uneven cross country in Adamstown, Wexford on Sunday.
PRESENTATION NIGHT
Avondale camogie club held their celebration dinner in Jacobs Well on Friday last. Club chairperson, Caroline Kinsella was MC for the night, having a special welcome for club presidents Seán Fields and Pauline Kennedy. She congratulated all teams on a very successful year but especially the intermediate team. Tokens of appreciation for their hard work were presented to team management Helen Heffernan and Brian Olohan.
Medals for both league and championship were presented with Brian giving a brief sum up on each player. He made special mention of the three young girls who made the step up to intermediate, Ciara Clancy, Siofra Verveen and Orlaith Byrne. The club person of the year was Joyce Heffernan, Most Improved Player, Kelly Kavanagh and player of the year Katlin Olohan. A great night for the club.
WHIST DRIVE
Results of last whist drive – Top Score: S Brady and partner, second place – C Doyle and B Kelly; third place – B Farrell and T McHugh and fourth place – M Haughton and R Murphy. Raffle winners on the night – M Conroy, M Flood and R Murphy. Next whist drive will be held on Wednesday, November 14, at 8.30 p.m. in the Anne Devlin Annex.
RDA AGM
The RDA AGM will be held on Tuesday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in the Anne Devlin Annex. Everyone welcome.
BLOOD CLINIC
Thanks to all who attended the recent Blood Clinic in the complex.
SALE OF WORK
The annual Parish Sale of work and auction will take place in the RDA hall on Sunday, November 25, starting at 2 p.m. Raffle tickets are on sale.
THANK YOU
The parishioners of Rathdrum, Greenane and Clara Vale would like to thank Fr Francis for his time among us and wish him good health and a safe return home to India, where he will continue his ministry.