Monthly Archives: September 2014

Roundwood Notes 15th of September

CABARET

There will be a fundraising cabaret in aid of the Senior Citizens Christmas party in Kavanagh’s Lounge on Saturday 27th September. Music by the Roamin Cadillacs. All are welcome.

TEXT ALERT SCHEME

The text alert scheme will be up and running very soon. The scheme is a modern form of community alert using text messaging to your mobile phone. If your completed form has not been collected please call or drop it into your area contact. If you have not received any information or forms on the scheme please call 087 9040470 for further information.

CAR BOOT SALE

Roundwood Parish Hall will be holding a Car Boot Sale on Sunday the 21st of September between 12pm-5pm. If interested please contact Jennie on 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

MASS OF THE ANGELS

Mass of Remembrance will be on Saturday 4th October at 6.30 p.m. This special Mass will be for the parents and families of babies who died before birth, at birth, or in infancy, and for those who died in early childhood, youth and young adulthood either in recent years or in the past. We extend a very warm welcome to all parents, families, relatives and friends who have suffered such a loss. As in previous years, there will be a box at the back of the Church into which the names of loved ones can be placed. This will go on the Altar during the Mass.

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 19th September in Woods and Byrne, Roundwood at 1.30.

ZUMBA CLASSES

Zumba classes recommence in Roundwood Parish Centre at 7pm every Tuesday night with Adam. If you’re looking for a really fun way to tone up and loose lots of calories, this is the class and it’s amazing the fun you will have working out! Cost €6 per class

TRADITIONAL MUSIC CLASSES

Roundwood CCÉ will begin the new term on Tuesday 16th September at 7pm in the national school in Roundwood. Come along and learn to play Tin Whistle, Flute, fiddle, guitar or concertina. We look forward to welcoming new and old members. Contact Janine on 0872841604 or roundwoodcce@gmail.com

FLOWER ARRANGING

Roundwood & District Community Council in association with Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board are organising an 8 week flower arranging course starting in Roundwood in late September. If you are interested in taking part please call 086 8055040 for further information.

ROUNDWOOD CALENDAR 2015

If you have any photographs of the Roundwood area, events in the village or involving people from the area that you think would look great in the 2015 calendar we’d be delighted if you would offer them for inclusion in the 2015 Roundwood Calendar. Please email your photos to info@roundwood.ie orroundwooddistrictcc@eircom.net or call 086 8055040 to arrange collection. The Roundwood 2014 calendar was very well received & was sent to the corners of the world so please help us out by sharing some of your favourites! Many thanks Roundwood & District Community Council

MUSIC IN CALARY

The next concert in the 2014 Music in Calary series will be given by Deirdre Moynihan (soprano) and Alec O’Leary (guitar) at 8pm on Thursday 18 September. Their programme will include pieces by Sor, Rodrigo, Solis, Garcia Lorca, Montsalvatge and exciting arrangements of cinematic songs from their new CD. Tickets are €15 or €12 for concessions and can be booked by emailing derekneilson@eircom.net or by phoning John on (01) 2818146.

ROUNDWOOD PARISH HALL DANCE

Come join us and the Wicklow Man on September 19th at 9.30pm for a lovely evening of music and dance. Refreshments and Raffle on the night. Admission €8

SECOND HAND BOOKS FOR SALE

Second Hand Books now on sale in the Parish Hall. All proceeds go towards the Parish Hall Fund. Huge variety available. We will gratefully accept all donations of books to help our cause.

ROUNDWOOD PARISH HALL

The new purpose built Parish Hall in Roundwood is now available for all social events, meetings, parties, christenings, workshops, training courses, etc. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us on 087-9627527 , 087932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2,4,14 & 22. There were nine match three winners. Mary Dunleavy, P.J.K, Moira Kenna, Brian & Caroline, John Doyle, Mary Timmons, Noah O’Shaughnessy, Brian Smith and Ann Kennedy. Next week’s jackpot will be €12,200

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by the O’Kane family. Session from 9pm until 11, with CD session starting at 9pm. Lessons have started back at 8.30 pm with Sheila and music for the rest of the month is Michael and Brian. Cost per session €5

WHIST

The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday 17th September in the Parish Centre.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues in Roundwood Parish Hall on Sundays from 12noon – 5pm every Sunday. Come for your home baking, jams, crafts, vegetables, plants, etc. New members always welcome.

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje October 15th for one week. Cost €619.00. Price includes Aer Lingus flights, insurance, half board accommodation in house opposite the Church and transfers to & from Medjugorje. For more information & booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

45 CARD DRIVE

45 card game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.45pm. Teas served. All welcome

BADMINTON

Time to dust off the badminton racquets! From September badminton resumes on Monday and Wednesday nights in Aras An Tochar at 7.30pm. Beginners always welcome. Teams to be selected shortly so get your names in Looking forward to see all our members back playing and as always new members are more than welcome to come along.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Monday 8th September saw Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis take 1st place for North/South in the first of this seasons competitions, Catherine Mcgillycuddy and Nancy O Brien were 2nd , Gertie Fee and Brid Clancy were 3rd and Kay Plunkett and Mary Pierce were 4th.   Victors for East/West were Paddy O Brien and Rowena Brady, 2nd Molly and Margaret Byrne and joint 3rd/4th were Barbara Donnelly and Lar Gorman and Monica Brady and Phil Power.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Monica Brady and Elizabeth Belton got this seasons bridge off to a great start by taking 1st place for North/South on Friday 12th September, 2nd place went to Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien whilst Mary Pierce and Triona Woodroofe were 3rd.Taking 1st place for East/West were Rowena Brady and Maria Magee just ahead of last years champions Margaret Bolger & Noeleen Redmond whilst Marion Davis and Teresa Leahy took 3rd place.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Talk on Brian Boru & the Battle of Clontarf. The year 2014 marks a millennium since the death of Brian Boru at Battle of Clontarf so it is quite fitting that Historian & Academic, Dr Seán Duffy will deliver a talk on Brian Boru & the Battle of Clontarf to the Roundwood Historical & Folklore Society on Monday September 29th at 8.30pm at the Old School House, Roundwood. Dr Seán Duffy is a graduate and a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, where he has lectured since 1993 and is currently Senior Lecturer in Medieval History in the School of Histories and Humanities. He has published widely on Irish history generally, and medieval Ireland in particular. His primary research interests are currently the history and archaeology of Dublin from the Vikings to the Early Modern period; medieval Irish relations with Wales, Scotland and the Isles; and Anglo-Irish relations, particularly the historiography of the English colony in medieval Ireland.

 

 

Car Boot Sale 21st of September

A Car Boot Sale will take place at Roundwood Parish Hall on Sunday the 21st of September between 12pm – 5pm. For further information please contact Jennie on 087-3932730 or email :  theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

Please Note – In order to facilitate the setting up of stalls, etc. the Parish Hall Car Park will be closed from 7.30 pm on Saturday 20th September until 6 pm on Sunday 21st. 

Roundwood Notes – 8th of Sept

BADMINTON

Time to dust off the badminton racquets! From September badminton resumes on Monday and Wednesday nights in Aras An Tochar at 7.30pm.  Beginners always welcome. Teams to be selected shortly so get your names in. Looking forward to see all our members back playing and as always new members are more than welcome to come along.

VARIETY A.G.M

The Roundwood Variety A.G.M. takes place on Wednesday the 10th September in the Old School at 8pm.  All are welcome to attend.  Anyone who is interested in taking part in next years production, either on stage or behind the scenes are urged to come along and learn what we are all about.

STORY TELLING NIGHT

There will be a story house night in Annamoe Centre on next Friday the 12th September at pm.  Anyone with a song, a joke, a story, play a bit of music please come along and have a great night.

MASS OF THE ANGELS

Mass of the Angels – Mass of Remembrance will be on Saturday 4th October at 6.30 p.m.  This special Mass will be for the parents and families of babies who died before birth, at birth, or in infancy, and for those who died in early childhood, youth and young adulthood either in recent years or in the past. We extend a very warm welcome to all parents, families, relatives and friends who have suffered such a loss.

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in the Parish Hall on Sunday 13th September from 3pm.  Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend.  €5 per book and great raffle prizes.  Come along and enjoy.

CAR BOOT SALE

Roundwood Parish Hall will be holding a Car Boot Sale on Sunday the 21st of September between 12pm-5pm. If interested please contact Jennie on 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com.

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 19th September in Woods and Byrne, Roundwood at 1.30.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga Classes will resume on Thursday 11th Sept in Roundwood Parish Centre at 7.30 p.m.till 9.00 p.m. Class will include:-  Asana Work -flexibility of joints and muscles; Pranayama -breathing techniques to help focus and calm the mind; Meditation  -stillness-Deep relaxation; Class is open to all & each person is encouraged to work at their own pace.  Cost is 10 euro per class with minimum 60 euro commitment due on first night.  Booking/ Further details contact Anne-Marie  0868367578

PETER DARCY MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

Glendalough and Roundwood Golf Societies are jointly running a Golf day at Roundwood Golf Club on Sat 13th September in memory of our friend, Peter Darcy.  Cost is €160 per team of 4 (or €40 per person) including dinner and entertainment in Byrne and Woods, Roundwood later that evening. We have lined up 3 bands over the course of the evening so it promises to be a great day and night.  Prizes for the golf include fourballs for Druids Glen, Carton House and loads of other top-class prizes.  Timesheet is now open (10am to 4pm). Everyone welcome. Please contact Martin at 087 9170231 to book your team of 4.  Proceeds will go to Roundwood Juvenile Soccer Club. There will also be a donation to Roundwood Old Folks.

ZUMBA CLASSES

Zumba classes recommence in Roundwood Parish Centre at 7pm every Tuesday night with Adam. If you’re looking for a really fun way to tone up and loose lots of calories, this is the class and it’s amazing the fun you will have working out! Cost €6 per class

MUSIC IN CALARY

The next concert in the 2014 Music in Calary series will be given by Deirdre Moynihan (soprano) and Alec O’Leary (guitar) at 8pm on Thursday 18 September. The programme will include pieces by Sor, Rodrigo, Solis, Garcia Lorca, Montsalvatge and exciting arrangements of cinematic songs from their new CD.  Tickets are €15 or€12 for concessions and can be booked by emailing derekneilson@eircom.net or by phoning John on (01) 2818146.

ROUNDWOOD & DISTRICT TEXT ALERT

Community volunteers are now delivering information and sign up forms to all houses in the Roundwood Garda District. Those volunteers will be calling back over the coming weeks to collect the forms and subscription monies. Many of the volunteers are distributing within their own areas and should be known to you. An official receipt will be given for all money collected.  If you have any concern regarding the person calling for money, please telephone 087 9040470 for verification.

ROUNDWOOD PARISH HALL DANCE

Come join us And The Wicklow Man on September 19th at 9.30pm for a lovely evening of music and dance. Refreshments and Raffle on the night. Admission €8

SECOND HAND BOOKS FOR SALE

Second Hand Books now on sale in the Parish Hall. All proceeds go towards the Parish Hall Fund.  Huge variety available.  We will gratefully accept all donations of books to help our cause

ROUNDWOOD PARISH HALL

The new purpose built Parish Hall in Roundwood is now available for all social events, meetings, parties, christenings, workshops, training courses. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us on 087-9627527 , 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 16, 22, 24 & 28  There were no match three winners.  Next week’s jackpot will be €11,900

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 12th September from 9.30pm until 12. Door prizes, teas served, refreshments  also available. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, line-dancing, etc.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by the O’Kane family. Session from 9pm until 11, with cd session starting at 9pm.  Lessons will start back at 8.30 pm on 11th September with Sheila and music for the rest of the month is Michael and Brian. Cost per session €5

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:-  Top Score: Monica Brady; First Gent: Paddy o’Brien; First Lady: Ann Wolohan; Second Gent: Ann Gaffney; Second Lady: May Kenna; First Half: Mary Pierce; Second Half: Mary Murphy; Lowest Score: Ann Pierce & Longest sitting: Martin Byrne. Raffle prizes were won by: Ann Pierce, Ann Wolohan, Monica Brady, Tom McHugh & Tiny Shortt.  The next whist will be on Wednesday 17th September in the Parish Centre.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues in Roundwood Parish Hall on Sundays from 12noon – 5p.m every Sunday. Come for your home baking, jams, crafts, vegetables, plants, etc. New members always welcome.

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje October 15th for one week. Cost €619.00. Price includes Aer Lingus flights, insurance, half Board accommodation in house opposite the Church and transfers to & from Medjugorje. For more information & booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

45 CARD DRIVE

45 card game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.45pm. Teas served. All welcome.