Saturday, 1^st August 7.30pm – 9.30pm
The Roundwood and District Community Council are happy to extend an open invitation to all past pupils and teachers of the Old School in Roundwood to come and have a last look around the school on the evening of Saturday, 1^st August.  The school has recently been sold into private ownership and we extend our thanks to the new owner for allowing us to host this final farewell.

In particular, we would like to welcome any past pupils and their families who are now living abroad to come back and share in this occasion, which will coincide with the Roundwood Street Festival (31^st July to 2^nd August), and promises to be a great social weekend in Roundwood village.

You’ll have the chance to have a wander around the old school building, see photos and other memorabilia from school days, catch up with other former pupils of the school, listen to some pupils and teachers speak about their recollections from their time at the school and just have a bit of craic.  We will also be gathering materials for inclusion in a time capsule which will, no doubt, be a source of great fascination for future generations!

There will be an ‘open school’ on Sunday 2^nd August from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.  During this time, people will be welcome to come in and have a look around the school building.

We hope you can come from near and far to join us for this occasion.  Please spread the word as we are eager to ensure all former pupils and teachers know of the event.

More information about this event will be posted on Roundwood.ie facebook page and Roundwood.ie website

VINCENT DE PAUL FUNDRAISER

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold a fundraiser progressive 45 in roundwood parish hall at 8.00p.m. on Friday 29th May.  Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes included.  Entry fee €20/  Your support would be appreciated.  For further information please contact Paddy Halligan or Eleanor on 086 2333363

PRAYER SERVICE EXAM STUDENTS

A Service for all students sitting the Junior and Leaving Cert exams in our Parish and the surrounding areas will be held on the Bank Holiday Monday 1^stJune at 11 am in Roundwood Church.  We invite all students, their families and friends to come along and to join us for a cup of tea afterwards in the Parish Hall

FUN CEILI

Fun family Ceili for all ages in Annamoe Centre at 8pm next Friday evening 29^th May. Start your bank holiday weekend with some exercise and fun!

VINTAGE CLUB

Wicklow Vintage Club proudly presents Vintage Show and Family fun Day on Sunday 14th June at 12 noon in Rathdrum Rugby Club.in aid of Friends of Wicklow Community Services.  For further information contact Sammy Woolmington. 087-2535361

BRIDGE NIGHT

Bridge Night in aid of Friends of Wicklow Community Services will be held in Roundwood Hall & Parish Centre on Monday 15th June at 8pm. Entry €10.00 (No Partner required) For further information contact Triona Woodroofe 087-7630968

THE GREAT ROUNDWOOD RUN/WALK

Save-The-Date: Here’s a ‘mega’ event for everyone in our greater community & surrounds. The Great Roundwood Run/Walk takes place on Friday 5th June at Diamond Hill (where the Diamond Hill road meets the filter beds). A Bar-B-Que and light entertainment will take place immediately afterwards. Registration begins at 6:00pm. Walkers will set out at 6:30pm with the Run commencing at 7pm. This ‘Mega’ event for all is to publicize the restoration of the walkway around the interior of the Vartry Reservoir (the course for the run/walk!). Full details next week, watch this space!

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 29^th May in The Roundwood Inn at 1.30pm.

GUITAR LESSONS

Fully qualified music teacher with years of teaching and performance experience.  All levels, ages and styles welcome.  Individual and small groups catered for.  Call Shane McKenna on 086 – 0512958 for further information

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw. Numbers drawn were 5, 14, 16 & 22  There were sixr match three winners, Pam Byrne, Emma Sibley, Trish Byrne, Rita Nash, Bridget Brown & PTE Molloy.  Next weeks jackpot will be €10,100

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market re-opened on Sunday 29th March in the Parish Hall,  Roundwood.  Times 12 noon to 5pm.  We will have home baking, jams, vegetables, crafts, plants and much more.  New members always welcome

Schools Sport Day

The Annual Moneystown & Roundwood School Sports Day will now take place on Monday 15th June and we are looking for volunteers, aged 16 or over, to help with the Field Activities. Please text Carol Curley on 086 0715939 with your name and if you have a preference for the Activity you would like to help at, be sure to include that in the text also.

CAR BOOT & BOOK FAIR

Roundwood Parish Hall are holding their next Car Boot sale and Book Fair on June 14th for Information and Booking please contact us by email theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Bernie on 087-3932730

ACTIVE RETIREMENT TRIP

Roundwood Active Retirement will join Susan’s day trip cruise on the Shannon on 4^th 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.  Please give your names to Molly or Betty before Wednesday 17^th June.

DANCERCISE

Dancercise in Roundwood Parish Hall on Tuesday nights from 7pm until 8pm with Adam – lose up to 800cals in one hour and have a lot of fun whilst doing it…. Come along and see what its all about. For all ages and men can join in the fun too!  A lot better than the gym.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Monday 18th June saw 14 tables compete in our annual Beneift Night for Roundwood Community Hall, Mary Flynn and Rita Mcnamara took 1st place for North/South, 2nd Rachel Judd and Mollie Byrne, 3rd Rowena Brady and Maria Magee, and 4th Pauric Gleeson and Gaye McGettigan.  East/West winners were Margaret Bolger and Noeleen Redmond, 2nd Maura Kavanagh and Joan Darcy, 3rd Gary Dowling and Sandra Dunne and 4th Peggy O Sullivan and Elanor O Flaherty.  A total of £1050 was made on the night so many thanks to all the bridge players and a special word of thanks to score keeper Declan O Brien and to everyone who donated prizes for the competition and the raffle  also to the hall committee for providing lovely refreshments on the night.  Hoping to see you all again on the 15th June for our next Benefit night which is being run in aid of Friends of Wicklow Community Services.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Margaret Bolger and Noeleen Redmond continued their very successful run by taking 1st place once again for North/South in our final competition of the season ,2nd were Marian Davis and Teresa Leahy and 3rd Kitty Heslin and Gaye McGettigan.  East/West winners were Elizabeth Belton and Monica Brady, 2nd Maria Magee and Rowena Brady and 3rd Pat Rushe and Miriam Coyle.    Gaye and Triona would like to thank all  members and visitors throughout the year for another  memorable season of bridge, a special word of thanks to Ger and Thomas for all their help and  support and we look forward to next year hopefully after what will turn out to be a summer full of sunshine

CRAFT FAIR

Calling all Roundwood, Moneystown and local area craft workers! Do you make your own craft jewellery, wood turn, pottery, baskets, etc.? As part of the Roundwood Festival 2015 it is planned to have a craft fair on Sunday 2nd of August. If you are interested in displaying/selling your crafts to a large audience on Roundwood Street Festival Day please email info@roundwood.ie with details of your particular craft or telephone 086 8055040. Priority will be given to craft workers local to the Roundwood-Moneystown area.

PURE MILE

The Roundwood Village Pure Mile stretches from Sinnott’s Corner along the Newtown Road and then on to the Slí na Sláinte walk on the Knockatemple side. There are great plans envisaged for the area but the support of the residents and landowners is needed to make it happen. Please come along to the next short meeting which will take place at 7:15pm on Monday the 8th of June in Roundwood Old School. All residents and non-residents welcome.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The June meeting of the Roundwood & District Community Council will take place on Monday the 8th of June at 8pm in the Old School Roundwood. All welcome.

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Roundwood Humpty Dumpty Playgroup is on this Wednesday from 10am til 11.30am in the Parish Hall. There are toys galore to keep the little ones busy and plenty of good company and tea for everyone else!  €2/€3.50 for Cuidiu members/non-members All Welcome

ANNAMOE CENTRE

Annamoe tennis court is available for use click on to Jamie Stafford website to book for coaching  or you can hire by the hour It is €5 for two hours and €8 Euro for four you can contact 086 8188499 or 087 6191500

ROUNDWOOD A.F.C. DINNER DANCE

Roundwood AFC are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a dinner dance at the Parkview hotel, Newtownmountkennedy on the 12th June at 7.30pm. Music by: Just Us and DJ till late. Tickets are €20 for three course meal. Please contact Jason Walsh for tickets at 086 3841027

SET DANCING

Set Dancing on Thursday nights in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9pm til 11am with live music by the O’Kane Family for May and Michael & Brian for the month of June.  Beginners and visitors to the area are always welcome.  Great social night for €5!  Fun family Ceili for all ages in Annamoe centre at 8pm next Friday evening 29^th May. Start your bank holiday weekend with some exercise and fun!

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.

YOUTH CLUB

A meeting for parents and young adults who are interested in setting up a youth club in Roundwood will take place is Roundwood Old School at 8pm on Thursday the 21st of May.  Also any parents with teenagers who would like a youth club for their children should attend. All are welcome

VINCENT DE PAUL FUNDRAISER

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold a fundraiser progressive 45 in roundwood parish hall at 8.00p.m. on Friday 29th May.  Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes included.  Entry fee €20/  Your support would be appreciated.  For further information please contact Paddy Halligan or Eleanor on 086 2333363

BLESSING OF GRAVES

The blessing of the graves in Laragh Cemetery will take place on Saturday 23^rd May at 7.45pm.

THE GREAT ROUNDWOOD RUN/WALK

Save-The-Date: Here’s a ‘mega’ event for everyone in our greater community & surrounds. The Great Roundwood Run/Walk takes place on Friday 5th June at Diamond Hill (where the Diamond Hill road meets the filter beds). A Bar-B-Que and light entertainment will take place immediately afterwards. Registration begins at 6:00pm. Walkers will set out at 6:30pm with the Run commencing at 7pm. This ‘Mega’ event for all is to publicize the restoration of the walkway around the interior of the Vartry Reservoir (the course for the run/walk!). Full details next week, watch this space!

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 29^th May in The Roundwood Inn at 1.30pm.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Roundwood Active Retirement have been invited by Wicklow Active Retirement to an evening of entertainment on this Thursday 21^st May. A bus will be provided and will leave Roundwood at 11.30a.m.  To book your place please contact Betty Cullen or Molly Byrne.

GUITAR LESSONS

Fully qualified music teacher with years of teaching and performance experience.  All levels, ages and styles welcome.  Individual and small groups catered for.  Call Shane McKenna on 086 – 0512958 for further information

ROUNDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Roundwood Historical Society’s next lecture will be by Cliodhna Ni Lionain on County Wicklow’s Rock Art and her website on this will be launched by Professor Muiris O’Sullivan (Professor of Archaeology at University College Dublin). The lecture will be held in The Parish Centre, Roundwood at 8.30 pm on Monday May 25^th. .Further information from (01) 2818146 or email derekneilson@eircom.net

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw. Numbers drawn were 12, 22, 27 & 30  There were two match three winners, J & S Hamilton & Mick Timmons.  Next weeks jackpot will be €9,500

CAR BOOT & BOOK FAIR

Roundwood Parish Hall are holding their next Car Boot sale and Book Fair on June 14th for Information and Booking please contact us by emailtheroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Bernie on 087-3932730

MUSIC IN CALARY

The first concert of the 2015 season in Calary Church will be on Saturday May 23 at 8.00pm and will  feature ‘A Handful of Singers’, conducted by Christopher Finch. They are coming to Ireland especially to perform in Calary and it is a wonderful opportunity for Wicklow music lovers to hear this magnificent choir. Tickets, which are €15 and €12 for concessions, are available from (01) 2818146 or email derekneilson@eircom.net

ACTIVE RETIREMENT TRIP

Roundwood Active Retirement will join Susan’s day trip cruise on the Shannon on 4^th 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.  Please give your names to Molly or Betty before Wednesday 17^th June.

DANCERCISE

Dancercise in Roundwood Parish Hall on Tuesday nights from 7pm til 8pm with Adam – lose up to 800cals in one hour and have a lot of fun whilst doing it…. Come along and see what its all about. For all ages and men can join in the fun too!  A lot better than the gym.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Paddy O Brien and Ger Lenihan took 1st place for North/South on Monday 11th May, 2nd Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd, 3rd Maura Gaskin and Catherine Haligan and 4th Marian Davis and Teresa Leahy.  East/West victors were Gertie Fee and Nancy O Brien, Phil Power and Bridie Nolan were 2nd, 3rd Pat Rushe and Miriam Coyle and 4th Margaret and Pamela Byrne.

Brid Clancy took 1st place in this seasons league, 2nd Paddy O Brien and Phil Power, 4th Gertie Fee, and 5th Bridie Nolan.  Diamond Bridge Club is now open and all grades are welcome, no partner required.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Joan Digby and Monica Brady played their cards right for North/South on Friday 15th May, 2nd Nancy and Paddy O Brien 3rd Margaret Byrne and Triona Woodroofe.  East/West winners were Maria Magee and Rowena Brady, 2nd Kitty Heslin and Kay Plunkett  and 3rd Teresa Leahy and Marian Davis.  002 Bridge club is now open and all grades are welcome, no partner required.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:- Top Score: Jimmy Molloy’ Top Gent: Ann Gaffney; Second Gent: Pat Fisher; Top Lady: Monica Brady; Second Lady: Mary Pierce; First Half: Martin Byrne; Second Half: Tom McHugh; Lowest Score: Tiny Shortt & Longest Sitting: Richie Cullen.  Raffle prizes were won by:  Molly Byrne, Ann Gaffney, Mary Pierce & Monica Brady  The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday 27^th May in The Parish Centre.

CRAFT FAIR

Calling all Roundwood, Moneystown and local area craft workers! Do you make your own craft jewellery, wood turn, pottery, baskets, etc.? As part of the Roundwood Festival 2015 it is planned to have a craft fair on Sunday 2nd of August. If you are interested in displaying/selling your crafts to a large audience on Roundwood Street Festival Day please email info@roundwood.ie with details of your particular craft or telephone 086 8055040. Priority will be given to craft workers local to the Roundwood-Moneystown area.

FESTIVAL MEETING

Roundwood Festival 2015 takes place on the August bank holiday week end this year. There are lots of great activities planned. The next meeting of the organising committee takes place on Monday the 25th of May at 8:30pm in Roundwood Old School. It will be all hands on deck that weekend so please let come along to volunteer or make suggestions to make it a great weekend for the community.

PURE MILE

The Roundwood Village Pure Mile stretches from Sinnott’s Corner along the Newtown Road and then on to the Slí na Sláinte walk on the Knockatemple side. There are great plans envisaged for the area but the support of the residents and landowners is needed to make it happen. Please come along to the next short meeting which will take place at 7:15pm on Monday the 8th of June in Roundwood Old School. All residents and non-residents welcome.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The June meeting of the Roundwood & District Community Council will take place on Monday the 8th of June at 8pm in the Old School Roundwood. All welcome.

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Roundwood Humpty Dumpty Playgroup is on every Wednesday from 10am til 11.30am in the Parish Hall. There are toys galore to keep the little ones busy and plenty of good company and tea for everyone else!  €2/€3.50 for Cuidiu members/non-members All Welcome

ANNAMOE CENTRE

Annamoe tennis court is available for use click on to Jamie Stafford website to book for coaching  or you can hire by the hour It is €5 for two hours and €8 Euro for four you can contact 086 8188499 or 087 6191500

ROUNDWOOD A.F.C. DINNER DANCE

Roundwood AFC are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a dinner dance at the Parkview hotel, Newtownmountkennedy on the 12th June at 7.30pm. Music by: Just Us and DJ till late. Tickets are €20 for three course meal. Please contact Jason Walsh for tickets at 086 3841027

SET DANCING

Set Dancing on Thursday nights in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9pm til 11am with live music by the O’Kane Family for May and Michael & Brian for the month of June.  Beginners and visitors to the area are always welcome.  Great social night for €5!

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.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market takes place in the Roundwood Parish Hall every Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm.  We  have home baking, jams, vegetables, crafts, plants and much more.  New members always welcome