Monthly Archives: January 2015

Roundwood Notes ~ 26th of January

FUN FAMILY CEILÍ

Will take place in the Glendalough Hotel on Saturday the 31st of January at 8pm. For all the family to enjoy. Dancers as well as musicians, singers and story tellers are all invited. Pass the word on!

HONK THE UGLY DUCKLING

Tickets for Roundwood Variety Groups production of HONK The Ugly Duckling a fantastic musical by George Stiles and Anthony Drew are selling fast.  This musical has something for young and old, it’s funny, it’s sad and it’s a show not to be missed.  To book tickets you can go on to our website www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com choose your seats and then arrange payment by emailing info@roundwoodvariety.com or telephoning 086 2451829. When payment is made you will get a link which will allow you to print off your tickets. If you are not the ‘computer friendly’ type then just ring 086 2451829 and we will do it all for you.  Book early to avoid disappointment. The show runs from Thursday 29th January with a 7.30pm show and Friday & Saturday night,   8pm.  Tickets for 8pm shows,  €15 & Matinees €12  For more information telephone 086 2451829  There will be a limited number of tickets on the door on the night of the shows.

PARISH HALL COMMITTEE AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Roundwood Parish Hall Committee will take place on Tuesday 10th of February at 8.30pm in the Parish Hall. Please come along as the Parish Committee would love new members and new ideas on how to use the Parish Hall. If you have any issues or suggestions for the use of the Hall now is the time to air them. Open meeting – all welcome

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Richie Cullen; Top Gent: Paddy O’Brien; Second Gent: Paddy Halligan; Top Lady: Patricia Byrne, Second Lady: Maura McHugh; First Half: Tom McHugh; Second Half: Kitty Kennedy; Lowest Score: Molly Byrne & Longest Sitting: Anne Pierce.  Raffle prizes were won by Paddy Halligan, Paddy O’Brien, Patricia Byrne, Richie Cullen & Mary Murphy.  The next whist is on Wednesday the 4th February in the Parish Centre

ANNAMOE HANDBALL CLUB A.G.M

The A.G.M. of annoamoe Handball Club will take place on Thursday 29th January, 2015 at 8.30pm in Annamoe Community Centre.  We are looking to re-establish a handball club in Laragh/Glendalough and Roundwood area.  We are currently providing coaching to primary school children and we will outline some of our plans for 2015 on the night.  We would also like to get input from other people and interested parties.  For further information please contact Oliver Donelon at 087 9040535

SHRINES OF FRANCE

A trip to the shrines of France will take place from 11th to 18th April, 2015 for seven nights, visiting Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris and Lisieux.  The total cost is €799 per person sharing.  Details are in the church porch.  Deposit of €200 should be paid as soon as possible and the balance of the oney before 1st February, 2015.  For more details please contact Susan O’Neill a t 0404 45276 after 8pm.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Catherine McGillycuddy, Gertie Fee Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd shared 1st place for North/South, 3rd Nancy O Brien and Brid Clancy and 4th Monica Brady and Bridie Nolan on Monday 19th January.    Marian Davis and Teresa Leahy were 1st for East/West 2nd Miriam Coyle and Pat Rushe 3rd Margaret Byrne and Mary Pierce, joint 4th/5th Maura Gaskin and Barbara Donnelly and Paddy O Brien and Pauric Gleeson.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Regular winners Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger had to share 1st place with June Digby and Monica Brady on Friday 23rd January, 3rd Margaret and Mollie Byrne and 4th/5th Liz Belton, Teresa Leahy and Jim McNamara and Seamus Kennedy.   Maria Magee took first place for East/West with Triona Woodroofe, 2nd Bridie Nolan and Gertie Fee. 3rd Gayle Weldon and Alice Chadwick and 4th Pat Rushe and Miriam Coyle.

KILMACANOGUE   HISTORY   SOCIETY

Kilmacanogue History Society will present interpreting the physical landscape of Wicklow by William P. Warren in the Glenview  Hotel on Tuesday the 3rdFebruary 2015.  Entry €3 (€2 for members)   All are welcome.  The physical landscape of Wicklow has enthralled our speaker since he was very young.  In this talk, focusing largely on the mountains and on eastern Wicklow, he will illustrate through the eyes of a long line of geologists and others, how our understanding of the Wicklow landscape has evolved over the centuries and will place this in the context of our innate human interest in the physical environment, its beauty, utility and challenges.  Dr. William Warren (aka Liam Ó Bharáin) is a physical geographer and geologist who has spent more than 40 years mapping and writing on the glacial geology of Ireland.  His earliest geological work was done, first as an undergraduate and then with the Geological Survey of Ireland, in Co. Wicklow.  Following retirement he has continued to publish on geology, but has also published a number of poems, short stories and other items mainly in the Irish language.  No Wicklow hill-walker, nature lover, farmer or gardener will want to miss this landmark event! Website:        kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje September 30th 2015 for a week Cost €689.00 which includes flights Insurance Half Board Accommodation in house beside Church and transfers to and from Medjugorje.. Offers for early booking  €150.00 off if paid in full by Dec10th  €100.00 off if paid by Feb 2nd €50.00 off if deposit paid by Feb 2nd. For more information/ booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

SET DANCING

Welcome back to our weekly Thursday night sessions from 9pm until 11pm in Kavanaghs lounge – Michael and Brian will be playing until March  For any enquiries phone 087 2121522. This could be your New year resolution to get fit.   We couldn’t make it easier and all for 45. 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 on087 2121522.

ANGEL HEALING

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

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

45 CARD DRIVE

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

HOLIDAY FOR 2015

A five day escorted  trip to Scotland will take place on 16th July 2015.  It will be four nights half board to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lock Lomond, The Lake District, Windermere with an all in price of €579 per person.  A deposit of €200 should be paid as soon as possible to secure your seat as this will be a popular tour. not later than the 1st March  Pick up will be in Kilmacanogue.  Later in September on the 11th a ten day tour of India’s Golden Triangle will take place for a price of €1, 129 per person.  More details later.  There will also be day trips including Knock on the 23rd May leaving Laragh at 7.45a.m. and 8pm in Roundwood.  Please note change in time and fare.  This year the cost is €55 per person including breakfast, dinner and transport.  All money to be paid before 1st May, 2015 to be sure of a seat.  There will be a day trip cruise on the Shannon on 4th July departing Roundwood at 8.30a.m  This includes a cruise on the River Queen and then to Athlone Castle and shopping.  Dinner, tea, scones for a price of €65.  Names and money before 1st May and finally a day trip to the Boyne valley on the 8th August leaving Roundwood at 8.30a.m .  After a visit to 18th century Oldbridge House and all the Boyne has to offer we travel to Drogheda.  Dinner, tea & scones for €65 per person.  All names and money before 1st May. For further information on any of these trips contact Susan on 0404 45276 after 6pm

 

Roundwood Notes 19th of January

FESTIVAL 2015

Roundwood Festival 2015 will take place on the August Bank Holiday weekend 31st of July to the 2nd of August. A meeting to start preparing for this community orientated weekend will take place on Tuesday the 27th of January in the Old School, Roundwood at 8pm. Anyone with ideas, suggestions, wishing to volunteer or just plan curious should come along! All welcome.

PARISH HALL COMMITTEE AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Roundwood Parish Hall Committee will take place on Tuesday 10th of February at 8.30pm in the Parish Hall. Please come along as the Parish Committee would love new members and new ideas on how to use the Parish Hall. If you have any issues or suggestions for the use of the Hall now is the time to air them. Open meeting – all welcome

HONK THE UGLY DUCKLING

Tickets for Roundwood Variety Groups production of HONK The Ugly Duckling a fantastic musical by George Stiles and Anthony Drew are now on sale & are selling fast.  This musical has something for young and old, it’s funny, it’s sad and it’s a show not to be missed  To book tickets you can go on to our website www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com choose your seats and then arrange payment by emailinginfo@roundwoodvariety.com or telephoning 086 2451829. When payment is made you will get a link which will allow you to print off your tickets. If you are not the ‘computer friendly’ type then just ring 086 2451829 and we will do it all for you.  Book early to avoid disappointment. Running from Thursday 29th January.  8pm shows €15 Matinees €12  For more information telephone 086 2451829  There will be a limited number of tickets on the door on the night of the shows.

ROUNDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Joan Kavanagh will give a talk at 8.30 on Monday 26 January in the Old School, Roundwood on the sad tale of Eliza Davis, a Wicklow woman who ended up being transported to Tasmania. This fascinating story is a must for anyone interested in the history of the people of County Wicklow.

PROGRESSIVE 45

On Sunday January 25th at 7.30pm Roundwood Parish Hall 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

WHIST RESULTS

The next whist is on tonight Wednesday the 21st January in the Parish Centre

GAA HANDBALL 4 KIDS

Handball training for primary school children (6-12 year olds) continues in the Annamoe Community Centre from 6.30pm – 7.15pm.  There is a purpose built 40×20 handball court in the facility and a new glass backwall which was installed prior to Christmas.  For more information drop in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelan on 087 9040535

SHRINES OF FRANCE

A trip to the shrines of France will take place from 11th to 18th April, 2015 for seven nights, visiting Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris and Lisieux.  The total cost is €799 per person sharing.  Details are in the church porch.  Deposit of €200 should be paid as soon as possible and the balance of the oney before 1st February, 2015.  For more details please contact Susan O’Neill a t 0404 45276 after 8pm.

KILMACANOGUE   HISTORY   SOCIETY

Kilmacanogue History Society will present interpreting the physical landscape of Wicklow by William P. Warren in the Glenview  Hotel on Tuesday the 3rdFebruary 2015.  Entry €3 (€2 for members)   All are welcome.  The physical landscape of Wicklow has enthralled our speaker since he was very young.  In this talk, focusing largely on the mountains and on eastern Wicklow, he will illustrate through the eyes of a long line of geologists and others, how our understanding of the Wicklow landscape has evolved over the centuries and will place this in the context of our innate human interest in the physical environment, its beauty, utility and challenges.  Dr. William Warren (aka Liam Ó Bharáin) is a physical geographer and geologist who has spent more than 40 years mapping and writing on the glacial geology of Ireland.  His earliest geological work was done, first as an undergraduate and then with the Geological Survey of Ireland, in Co. Wicklow.  Following retirement he has continued to publish on geology, but has also published a number of poems, short stories and other items mainly in the Irish language.  No Wicklow hill-walker, nature lover, farmer or gardener will want to miss this landmark event! Website:        kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The number drawn were: 15, 18, 26 & 28.  There were no match three winners:  Next weeks jackpot will be €6,200

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje September 30th 2015 for a week Cost €689.00 which includes flights Insurance Half Board Accommodation in house beside Church and transfers to and from Medjugorje.. Offers for early booking  €150.00 off if paid in full by Dec10th  €100.00 off if paid by Feb 2nd €50.00 off if deposit paid by Feb 2nd. For more information/ booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

SET DANCING

Welcome back to our weekly Thursday night sessions from 9pm until 11pm in Kavanagh’s lounge – Michael and Brian will be playing until March.  For any enquiries phone 087 2121522. This could be your New year resolution to get fit.   We couldn’t make it easier and all for 45. 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 ParishCenter, RoundwoodVillage. It is non denominational. Come along, to a night of Meditation ,Relaxation and Spiritual connection, . For more information contact Mary 087 9819420

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

45 CARD DRIVE

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

 

Roundwood Notes 12th of January

HONK THE UGLY DUCKLING

Tickets for Roundwood Variety Groups production of HONK The Ugly Duckling a fantastic musical by George Stiles and Anthony Drew are now on sale & are selling fast.  This musical has something for young and old, it’s funny, it’s sad and it’s a show not to be missed  To book tickets you can go on to our website www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com choose your seats and then arrange payment by emailing info@roundwoodvariety.com or telephoning 086 2451829. When payment is made you will get a link which will allow you to print off your tickets. If you are not the ‘computer friendly’ type then just ring 086 2451829 and we will do it all for you.  Book early to avoid disappointment. Running from Thursday 29th January.  8pm shows €15 Matinees €12  For more information telephone 086 2451829

PROGRESSIVE 45

On Sunday January 25th at 7.30pm Roundwood Parish Hall 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

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Kitty Kennedy; Top Gent: Jimmy Molloy; Top Lady: Mary Pierce; Second Gent: Ann Pierce; Second Lady: Maura McHugh; First Half: Pat Fisher; Second Half: Richie Cullen; Lowest Score: Margaret Kennedy & Longest Sitting: Martin Byrne.  Raffle prizes were won by Kitty Kennedy, Monica Byrne, Mary Brady, Pat Fisher & May Kenna.  The next whist is on tonight Wednesday the 21st January in the Parish Centre

GAA HANDBALL 4 KIDS

Handball training for primary school children (6-12 year olds) continues in the Annamoe Community Centre from 6.30pm – 7.15pm.  There is a purpose built 40×20 handball court in the facility and a new glass backwall which was installed prior to Christmas.  For more information drop in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelan on 087 9040535

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 16th January, 2015 in Woods and Byrne, Roundwood at 1.30pm.

SHRINES OF FRANCE

A trip to the shrines of France will take place from 11th to 18th April, 2015 for seven nights, visiting Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris and Lisieux.  The total cost is €799 per person sharing.  Details are in the church porch.  Deposit of €200 should be paid as soon as possible and the balance of the oney before 1st February, 2015.  For more details please contact Susan O’Neill a t 0404 45276 after 8pm.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy got 2015 off to a flying start by taking 1st place for North/South in the first competition of  the new year 2nd Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger, 3rd Liz Belton and Kitty Heslin and 4th Molly and Margaret Byrne.   Rowena Brady and Maria Magee played their cards for East/West 2nd Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien, 3rd Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis and 4th Bridie Nolan and Maura Gaskin

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The number drawn were: 4, 7, 24 & 28.  There were seven match three winners:  Andy Byrne, Peter Byrne, Eamon Lowe, Eamon Lowe, A. Doyle, Betty Sutton & Eamon Lowe.  Next week’s jackpot will be €5,900.

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje September 30th 2015 for a week Cost €689.00 which includes flights Insurance Half Board Accommodation in house beside Church and transfers to and from Medjugorje.. Offers for early booking €150.00 off if paid in full by Dec10th  €100.00 off if paid by Feb 2nd €50.00 off if deposit paid by Feb 2nd. For more information/ booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

SET DANCING

Welcome back to our weekly Thursday night sessions from 9pm until 11pm in Kavanaghs lounge – Michael and Brian will be playing until March  For any enquiries phone 087 2121522. This could be your New Year resolution to get fit.   We couldn’t make it easier and all for 45. 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 Centre, Roundwood Village. It is non-denominational. Come along, to a night of Meditation, Relaxation and Spiritual connection. For more information contact Mary 087 9819420

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

45 CARD DRIVE

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