Monthly Archives: November 2014

Road Safety in Roundwood

At the Roundwood & District Community Council meeting last night the Gardaí outlined a number of incidents and serious complaints received due to parking on the footpath opposite the shops on the Main Street. The situation is now so serious that someone will be critically injured or killed. From now on illegal parking will not be tolerated and our local Gardaí will be enforcing this rigidly.

Another issue raised is speeding through the village. Wicklow Co Council staff working with our local Councillors and the Community Council will be making a submission to the National Transport Authority seeking funding for further traffic calming measures in the village. The Gardaí are well aware of the issue and are taking the necessary action to discourage speeding by deploying the GATSO van and regular speed checks in the coming months.

Please heed these warning. This action is being taken for your safety and that of our children. 

Community Council AGM

The Roundwood and District Community Council AGM will take place at 8pm in Roundwood Old School on the 10th of November. The proposed agenda is below but any matter that you are concerned about can be raised on the night. This is an open meeting so everyone is welcome.

Agenda

Minutes of 2013 AGM meeting

  • Matters Arising
  • Crime Update/Crime Prevention/Q&A Session with Sgt Denis O’Reilly, Roundwood Gardaí
  • Lack of facilities/activities for youth
  • Walks at the Vartry Reservoir
  • Local Government Issues/Update with Councillors/TD’s
      • Local housing need
      • Playground provision
      • Road improvement, ramps, foot paths, signage
      • Question & Answer Session
  • Chairperson’s Report
  • Secretary’s Report
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Election of Offices
  •  AOB
  •  Presentation to Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team

Roundwood Notes – 3rd of November

JUNIOR DISCO

Roundwood Variety Group will hold a Super Duper Fun Disco in Roundwood Parish Centre on Friday 28th November from 7pm – 9pm. All primary school children are invited to come along for a great night of fun.

HANDBALL
Handball training for 5 – 8 year old boys and girls will commence on Wednesday evening the 5th November from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Annamoe Community Centre. For further information please call in on the evening or contact Oliver at 087 9040535. Handball for adults continues on Thursday evenings at 8pm.

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

BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on Sunday 9th November in the Parish Hall from 3pm – 6pm. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy

LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 14th November in The Roundwood Inn, Roundwood.

CAR BOOT SALE/MARKET
On Sunday 16th of November from 12-5 pm Roundwood Parish Hall and The Home Producers Market will be holding a Car Boot Sale and Christmas Craft Fair. Christmas Cakes, Puddings, Mince Pies, handmade Knits and crochet, plants, jams and much much more. Please come along and join us For more information please contact Jennie on 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

BRIC – A – BRAC
We are looking for any donations of Bric – A – Brac for our stall at the Car Boot Sale Donations of any unwanted household items would be gratefully received during Parish Office Hours. No clothes or soft toys and electrical items only if boxed and in working order. Don’t Bin it – Donate it..!

SET DANCE CLASS
Set dancing classes are commencing tonight the 5th November at 8pm in The Mill Room, Kilcoole . Classes for all levels.

SET DANCE NIGHT
There will be a Set Dance Night in The Mill Room Kilcoole every Wednesday 9pm. Music by Michael & Brian starting on the 23rd October. Come along and join in the fun!

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
On Saturday November 8th at 8pm Paddy Halligan will be hosting a Progressive 45 Game in the Parish Hall to help us raise funds for the Halls upkeep. There will be raffle and cash prizes on the night and refreshments will also be provided. Please come along and show your support

ATHLETICS
The annual club AGM will take place on Thursday 27th November 2014 at Aras an Tochar at 8pm. Please try to come along to this important meeting as we will be outlining some exciting plans for our future. Cross Country: Round 2 (Uneven Ages) of the Wicklow Juvenile Mini Cross Country League is on November 14th at Rathdrum Rugby Club. Registration 6.30pm. Race starts at 7.00 pm. These are great fun races which all the kids love and there’s a race for everyone, even the tots. Medals are awarded at the end of the league based on how many races your child takes part in so bring them along. Please confirm to Anita or Aileen that your child will be attending so they can get the paperwork sorted in advance

P.T.A.A. DANCE
The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association are holding their annual social in ROUNDWOOD parish hall on Friday 21st November with music by tony Davitt. If anyone is due their gold or silver pin could they contact Sheila or any member as soon as possible to organise presentation on the night. All are welcome to join us for a good night of dancing.

CABARET
The cabaret in The Royal Hotel in Glendalough will now be on Saturday 29th November instead of 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

PARISH PUNCH UP
A big date for your diaries, November 15th, Kilmac return to Áras an Tóchar in an attempt to retain their ‘Parishes Punch Up’ crown. After some extremely tough training both clubs are now ready to rumble. An Tóchar have some tough, classy and extremely pretty boxers (Liam Kenna and Roisín Langrell) on display this year so please come along and give them your support in what promises to be a brilliant night of entertainment. Please keep and eye on the club website and on Facebook for further detail on ticket sales. If you have any query please contact Ollie Byrne (086-8276867), Gary McGillycuddy (086-8729927) or Noel Brady (086-8043385). The 3 lad can give details on tickets or if you wish to place an advertisement in the Programme on the night.

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.

WHIST RESULTS
The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Martin Byrne; Top Gent: Richie Cullen Top Lady: Mary Pierce; Second Gent: Tom McHugh; Second Lady: Maureen Gaffney; First Half: May Kenna; 2nd Half: Maura McHugh; Lowest Score: Kitty Kennedy & Longest Sitting; Molly Byrne. The raffle prizes were won by May Kenna, Maureen Gaffney & Mary Pierce. The next Whist will be Wednesday 12th November in the Parish 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

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.