Monthly Archives: October 2014

Roundwood Notes ~ 20th of October 2014

COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Roundwood & District Community Council will take place on Monday 10th of November at 8pm in the Old School. Please come along to check out what the Community Council does and to find out what is going on in the area. There will be representatives from the local Gardaí, Wicklow Co Co elected members and other community groups. If you have any issues or suggestions for the area now is the time to air them. Who knows? There may be someone else with the same thought & the will to sort it out! Open meeting – all welcome to attend

GAELIGE WITH EILEEN

Improve your Irish with Eileen Patterson each Tuesday Aras an Tochar 8.30pm. Fáilte romhat to everyone  whether your Irish is strong or weak

PARISH SALE OF WORK 

The 2014 Roundwood & Moneystown parish sale of work will take place Sunday the 7th December 12-4pm in the complex, a great day for everyone. Put it in your diary!

PROGRESSIVE 45

Progressive 45 cards will be held at Aras an Tochar Saturday 25th October at 8pm. Generous cash prizes are on offer and refreshments will be served

HISTORICAL TRIP

A Roundwood Historical Society trip takes place this Saturday 25th October to view vintage machinery in Ashford and visit the Heaney Centre.  Meeting at Parish hall Roundwood at 2 pm. All are welcome

CABARET

There will be a cabaret in The Royal Hotel in Glendalough on Saturday 15th November in aid of the Senior Citizens Christmas party. Your support will be welcome.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with live music for the rest of this month and October with Michael and Brian. Session from 9pm until 11pm. Visitors to the area and beginners are always welcome. If you would like a quick lesson on the steps before the session begins just give Sheila a call on 087 2121522.

ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing takes place every Monday night at 7.30 in the Parish Center, Roundwood Village. It is non denominational. Come along, to a night of Meditation ,Relaxation and Spiritual connection, . For more information contact Mary 087 9819420

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot & no match three winners. The numbers drawn were 12, 20 24 & 28.   Next week’s jackpot will be €13,700

KILMAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Kilmacanogue Historical Society will host Jeff Kildea in The Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs at 8.30PM on Tuesday 4th November, who is the Keith Cameron Professor of Australian History at University College Dublin and an adjunct at the Global Irish Studies Centre at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. He is the author of Anzacs and Ireland (Cork UP,2007), a study of the relationship between Australian soldiers and Ireland during the First World War. He is currently compiling a database of all the Irish-born who served in the Australian forces during the war, which will be available on line. Entry €3 (€2 for members) – all welcome. Website:kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Ann Pierce; Top Gent: Pat Fisher; Top Lady: Mollie Byrne; Second Gent: Lucy Molloy; Second Lady: May Kenna; First Half: Margaret Kennedy; Second Half: Martin Byrne; Lowest Score: Richie Cullen & Longest Sitting: Kay Plunkett. The Raffle prizes were won by Mollie Byrne, Pat Fisher, Mary Cullen & Jimmy Molloy. The next Whist Wednesday October 29th

ATHLETICS

Roundwood were out on full force for the two County X Country Championships on Sun 5th Oct for even ages and Sun 12th October for uneven ages.The athletes had considerable distances to run and their commitment to training over the last while was evident in all the medals and certificates they won with some races having up to 50 participants. Keep up the good work!!!   Results from Wicklow X Country Championships Oct 5th Avondale even ages.   U10 Girls 2nd Charlotte Pelz Olufade U12 Girls 1st Eve Leacy U10 Boys 3rd Dennis Leacy U12 Boys Silver for team Conor Fee,Luke McKenna,Donal Byrne and Daniel Byrne.   Results from Wicklow X Country Championships Oct 12th Avondale Uneven Ages. U7 Girls 1st Hannah Fox,also ran well Natalia Heatley, Nicole McAulay,Blaithin Donelon U7 Boys :1st Jack Leacy, 2nd Ben Daly U9 Girls 1st Chantelle Heatley, 2nd Orla Fee also ran well Aisling Doyle and Ella McAulay U9 Boys 2nd Denis Leacy ,also ran well Jack Daly,Eoin Medleycott,Tom Mc Kenna,Brian Medleycott & Kelan Lorenz U11 Girls Roundwood Team 3rd Charlotte Pelz Olufade, Ella Lawless, AimeeByrne, Tess Ryle U11 Boys 1st Conor Fee, 3rd Luke McKenna U11 Boys Roundwood Team 1st Conor Fee,Luke McKenna, Cameron Brady, Daniel Byrne U13 Girls 2nd Eve Leacy U13 Boys 2nd Darragh Fee U13 Boys 2nd Roundwood Team Darragh Fee,Jordan Brady, Roan Hayes,Donal Byrne U15 Boys Sean Byrne 8th

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

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

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.

 45 CARD DRIVE

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

 

 

Speeding Traffic in Roundwood Village

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A parent was walking the kids to school this morning and was horrified at the speed cars were going, especially with the wet roads and poor visibility this morning (particularly bad between Vartry Heights and Roundwood Inn – on both sides of road).  The parent recognised many of the offenders as parents who were either dropping their kids off or on their way home after dropping them to school. The pathway between Vartry Heights and the Roundwood Inn is particularly dangerous as the cars are so close and the path is very narrow. It’s only a matter of time before someone else gets hurt or killed on this stretch of road. Please be mindful of your speed when travelling through the village for the safety of your children and all road users. These concerns have being brought to the attention of Roundwood NS, the local Gardaí and Shay Cullen, our local Wicklow Co Councillor, to address as they see fit. Please let’s make Roundwood village a safer place – SLOW DOWN

Roundwood Notes ~ 13th of October 2014

GAELIGE WITH EILEEN

Improve your Irish with Eileen Patterson each Tuesday Aras an Tochar 8.30pm. Fáilte romhat to everyone whether your Irish is strong or weak.

PARISH SALE OF WORK 

The 2014 Roundwood & Moneystown Parish Sale of Work will take place Sunday the 7th December 12-4pm in the complex, a great day for everyone.  Put it in your diary!

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 17th October in The Wicklow Heather.

PROGRESSIVE 45

Progressive 45 cards will be held at Aras an Tochar Saturday 25th October at 8pm. Generous cash prizes are on offer and refreshments will be served

DERRALOSSARY WORK CAMP

The United Friends of Derralossary are holding a work camp on Saturday the 18th of October from 10am to 4pm to help maintain the graveyard. The focus of this work party, apart from the usual cutting and clearing of grass, will be on the interior of the church building and the clearing of scrub and young trees which have been growing there these last few years. Family and friends of those buried in Derralossary are particularly encouraged to come along.

TABLE QUIZ

Roundwood Golf Society Annual Table Quiz Night in aid of Roundwood Senior Citizens will take place in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on Friday 17th October 2014 at 8.00 p.m.  Your support will be appreciated.  Items required for Spot Prizes/Raffle Prizes.  All donations will be gratefully accepted

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

North/South winners on Monday 6th October were Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien, 2nd/3rd Monica Brady Gertie Fee and Pamela Byrne and Clare Sally 4th Rachel Judd and Molly Byrne.  East/West victors were Kay Plunkett and Mary Pierce, 2nd Brid Clancy and Bridie Nolan, 3rd Catherine McGillycuddy and Pauric Gleeson and 4th Marie Kavanagh and Ann Kennedy.

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On her first visit this season June Digby played her cards right with Monica Brady to take 1st place for North/South 2nd Kay Plunkett and Catherine McGillycuddy and 3rd Jim McNamara and Margaret Bolger.   1st for East/West were Teresa Leahy and Elizabeth Belton, 2nd Paddy O’Brien and Gaye McGettigan and Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd were 3rd

MORNING BADMINTON

Tuesday morning badminton started back on Tuesday 7th October at 9.30am. All are welcome. Why not call into the sports centre after dropping the children off at school. Rackets are available so just turn up.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with live music for the rest of this month and October with Michael and Brian. Session from 9pm until 11pm. Visitors to the area and beginners are always welcome. If you would like a quick lesson on the steps before the session begins just give Sheila a call on 087 2121522.

PARISH HALL DANCE

The next Parish Hall dance is on the 17th October Music and Entertainment by John Flood. Tea & Scones and raffle prizes lots of craic for all Admission €8.

JUVENILE BADMINTON

Juvenile Badminton started on 29th Sept in GAA complex Roundwood. Opening to all 4th, 5th & 6th class students. Registration Fee €50.00

ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing takes place every Monday night at 7.30 in the Parish Center, Roundwood Village. It is non denominational. Come along, to a night of Meditation, Relaxation and Spiritual connection.  For more information contact Mary 087 9819420

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 9, 20, 24 & 30. There was one match three winner, Eamo Wolohan.   Next week’s jackpot will be €13,400

KILMAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Kilmacanogue Historical Society will host Jeff Kildea in The Glenview  Hotel,  Glen of the Downs at 8.30PM  on  Tuesday  4th  November, who is the Keith Cameron Professor of Australian History at University College Dublin and an adjunct at the Global Irish Studies Centre at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. He is the author of Anzacs and Ireland (Cork UP,2007), a study of the relationship between Australian soldiers and Ireland during the First World War. He is currently compiling a database of all the Irish-born who served in the Australian forces during the war, which will be available on line.  Entry €3 (€2 for members) – all welcome.  Website: kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com

WHIST

Next Whist Wednesday October 15th at 8:30pm in Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre

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

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 or roundwooddistrictcc@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

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

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.

45 CARD DRIVE

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