Monthly Archives: June 2015

Roundwood Notes 29th of June 2015

Sunflowers Eithne Kavanagh

ANNUAL BBQ

Avonmore Game Club will hold its 7th charity fundraiser BBQ  on Sat 4th July in Kavanagh’s Vartry House at 6.30pm.  This year again a donation will be made  to Roundwood Senior Citizens and Roundwood National School.  Music in the beer garden with special guests from 9.30 till late with the Roamin’ Cadillacs.  Adults €15.00 children, €5 .00.  This  year we have changed the menu slightly and introduced a Hog Roast on a spit plus  BBQ. So for great music and craic come along, your support will be much appreciated. For further information contact 0868569812

CHILDREN’S COMPETITION 

There is still time to enter the comic strip competition for primary school children which is being organised as part of the Roundwood Festival and Pure Mile 2015. Download your comic template and find all the details on www.roundwood.ie/festival-2015/childrens-activities/. Place your entries in the competition box in Roundwood Parish Hall, closing date is 10th of July

WONDERLAND THEATRE SUMMER CAMP

Children can now learn the skills of performance and production from professional theatre company Wonderland Productions; led by Artistic Director, Alice Coghlan with support from Wonderland Actors, Singers, Dancers and Production Crew.  Learn how to write, produce and perform your own piece of theatre.  These immersive 5 day camps for 7 -12 year olds will introduce your child to the crafts of acting, directing, playwriting, stage design, lighting, costume and much more. Each camp ends with a performance of plays, dance and stories that the children have created, performed and directed.   Imagination & Creativity, Performance & Play, Fun & Friends are all central to a Wonderland camp.  We want to come to Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre this Summer from July 6th -10th 2015.  If you are a parent of a child/children aged 7 -12 years and would like them to be involved in a Wonderland Theatre camp in Roundwood this Summer, Please let us know. Here’s How! Email you are interested to cliona@wonderlandtheatre.com,  Contact Cliona on 087 4673858. Please check the links below to find out more about who we are and what we do. www.wonderlandtheatre.com

facebook.com/wonderlandproductionsltd

twitter.com/dramawonderland

OLD SCHOOL REUNION

Reunion at the ‘Old School’ Saturday, 1st August 7.30pm – 9.30pm.  This will be a last chance for all former pupils and teachers of the Old School in Roundwood to come and have a look around the school, which has recently been sold.  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 (31st July to 2ndAugust), and promises to be a great social weekend in Roundwood village.  We will soon start to gather photos and other mementos from life at the old school so if you have any we can borrow for the occasion it will be much appreciated.  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.

BARN DANCE AND BBQ

Moneystown midsummer barn dance and BBQ will take place on Saturday 25th of July from 8pm till late with live music, including the Country Boys and the Roamin Cadillacs.  BBQ on the night and a super raffle also.   All proceeds will go to Moneystown Community Centre. Tickets can be obtained by contacting 086 8378304 or from any committee members

ROUNDWOOD WALK THANKS

We at Roundwood & District Athletic Club wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported our recent Run/Walk & BBQ on 5th June. Your presence added to the atmosphere and helped raise much needed funds for two good causes.  A massive ‘THANK YOU’ to all those who came (with salad bowls full) and took up duty at their designated stations nice and quietly. There was such an abundance of volunteers performing various duties we could not possibly name them all individually, Even the weather just about behaved for the night!  Donations of attractive raffle prizes was greatly appreciated. This event couldn’t have happened in such close proximity to the reservoir without the generosity of the landowner, for this we are truly grateful.  We will be dividing the proceeds between Laura/Lynn Foundation and the Reservoir Restoration Project and will keep you posted on details in the near future.

THANK YOU

Friends of Wicklow Community Services wish to express their sincere thanks to the following Groups:  Diamond Bridge Club and Wicklow Vintage Club for hosting recent fundraising events in aid of our Charity Bridge Night was held in Roundwood Parish Hall Monday 15th June.  A total of €850.00 was raised on the Night, a further €50 donation was received at a later date.  Total amount raised €900.00  Sincere thanks to all who attended and brought Raffle Prizes on the Night. Big thank you to Triona, Gaye, Declan and Thomas for all their hard Work.  Wicklow Vintage Club: Hosted a Vintage Car,  Tractor Run and Fun Day, at Rathdrum Rugby Club on Sunday 14th June.  Thanks to all those who kindly  donated Raffle Prizes, gave cash donations.  Baked cakes etc. All who manned the various stalls etc. and Band on the day. Thanks to Rathdrum Rugby Club for use of their facilities. A nett. Total of €3407.97 was raised.  A huge thanks to everyone who organised the event and helped out in any way to make this Fundraiser a wonderful success.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 10th July from 9.30 pm till 12. Teas served, refreshments also available & door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive etc. The August Dance will be held on Friday 14 August.

BIG THANK YOU

Claire Chambers wants to thank all for their donations and support for her Charity Skydive in aid of Calary Church restoration. The Church is again fully open for worship, after the four rocking granite pinnacles on top of the belltower were firmly fixed.  The dive was on 20th June, an exhilarating challenge and descent.  The final tally is not yet known but it is currently over €1000. It is not too late to donate if it slipped your mind! It is hoped the dive will pay for at least one of the pinnacles.

ROUNDWOOD A.F.C.

Roundwood AFC recently celebrated their 40th year anniversary with a dinner dance in the Parkview Hotel. It was a hugely successful night and we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended.  A big thank you to our M.C on the night Mr Jim McCabe.  We are holding our Annual General Meeting on the 14th July in Roundwood Parish Hall at 7.30pm sharp. All motions and nominations must be sent in writing to Club Secretary, Ciaran Dunne, 6 Djouce Meadow, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow to be received no later than seven days prior to date of AGM.

PARISH DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday July 17th dancing to John Flood from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

MUSIC IN CALARY FESTIVAL

The 2015 Music in Calary Festival takes place between 25 June and 4 July and all concerts start at 8pm.  Wednesday July 1: Lance Coburn will perform piano works by Chopin, Liszt and Prokofiev. Saturday July 4th  Musici Ireland and Michael McHale will play Beethoven’s Spring Sonata and Schubert’s Trout Quintet.  Tickets are €15 and €12 for concessions. This year, if you pre-book tickets for all 4 concerts, the cost will be €50 and €40 for concessions. To book tickets, please email derekneilson@eircom.net or phone John at (01) 2818146. Music in Calary is supported by Wicklow County Council and FBD Insurance.

LOCAL PERFORMERS

Roundwood Festival 2015 takes place on the August bank holiday weekend. On Sunday the extremely busy Street Festival will take place. This provides an opportunity to showcase our local talent. So would you like to do a short performance, be it singing, dancing, juggling, unicycle, musical assemble or anything in between? For further information or to add your name to the line-up please call Janine on 087 2841604.

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday July 12th  for Information and Booking please contact us by emailtheroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Bernie on 087-3932730 or Ben 087-9627527 Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 22 tables indoor. Open to stall holders from 8 a.m. Tables can only be held until 10.30 p.m.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Monica Brady; Top Gent: Richie Cullen; Second Gent: Paddy O’Brien; Top Lady: Mary Pierce; Second Lady: Molly Byrne; First Half: Margaret Kennedy; Second Half: Lucy Molloy; Lowest Score: Maura McHugh & Longest Sitting: Ann Pierce.  Raffle prizes were won by Lucy Molloy, Margaret Kennedy, Mary Murphy, Mary Pierce & Molly Byrne.  The next whist will be on Wednesday the 8th July in the Parish Centre.

HURLING TRAINING

U-8/U-10 Hurling Training Hurling training for U-8/U-10 boys & girls takes place every Wednesday evening from 6pm to 7pm at the pitch in Roundwood. For more information contact Aileen at 087 2071703

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues 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

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.

ANNAMOE CENTRE

If you wish to get the basic lessons on how to play tennis come along on Saturday mornings to the new Tennis Court at Annamoe from 11 to 1 o’clock and join in the fun.

SET DANCING

Set Dancing on Thursday nights in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9pm til 11am with live music.   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 29th 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.

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BALLINASTOE TUG OF WAR

Congratulations to all involved in the All Ireland Tug of War competition on Sunday, A great event for the local Tug of War team and Roundwood to host.

WONDERLAND THEATRE SUMMER CAMP

Children can now learn the skills of performance and production from professional theatre company Wonderland Productions; led by Artistic Director, Alice Coghlan with support from Wonderland Actors, Singers, Dancers and Production Crew.  Learn how to write, produce and perform your own piece of theatre.  These immersive 5 day camps for 7 -12 year olds will introduce your child to the crafts of acting, directing, playwriting, stage design, lighting, costume and much more. Each camp ends with a performance of plays, dance and stories that the children have created, performed and directed.   Imagination & Creativity, Performance & Play, Fun & Friends are all central to a Wonderland camp.  We want to come to Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre this Summer from July 6th -10th 2015.  If you are a parent of a child/children aged 7 -12 years and would like them to be involved in a Wonderland Theatre camp in Roundwood this Summer, Please let us know. Here’s How! Email you are interested to cliona@wonderlandtheatre.com,  Contact Cliona on 087 4673858. Please check the links below to find out more about who we are and what we do. www.wonderlandtheatre.com 

facebook.com/wonderlandproductionsltd 

twitter.com/dramawonderland

MUSIC IN CALARY FESTIVAL

The 2015 Music in Calary Festival takes place between 25 June and 4 July and all concerts start at 8pm. Thursday June 25: Deirdre and Fionnuala Moynihan will perform Tchaikovsky songs and John Field Nocturnes. Saturday June 27: Kevin and Ellen Jansson will give the Janet Ashe piano recital. They are both exceptionally talented young pianists. Wednesday July 1: Lance Coburn will perform piano works by Chopin, Liszt and Prokofiev. Saturday July 4: Musici Ireland and Michael McHale will play Beethoven’s Spring Sonata and Schubert’s Trout Quintet.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner in last weeks lotto draw.  The numbers drawn were 4,9,24 &25.There were four match three winners Nuala Kelly, Z Wogan, Alan McGrath & Keith Murphy.  Next week’s jackpot will be €11,300

 LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 26th June in The Glenview Hotel at 1.30.

OLD SCHOOL REUNION

Reunion at the ‘Old School’ Saturday, 1st August 7.30pm – 9.30pm.  This will be a last chance for all former pupils and teachers of the Old School in Roundwood to come and have a look around the school, which has recently been sold.  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 (31st July to 2nd August), and promises to be a great social weekend in Roundwood village.  We will soon start to gather photos and other mementos from life at the old school so if you have any we can borrow for the occasion it will be much appreciated.  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.

WHIST

The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday the 24th June in the Parish Centre.

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Wednesday 24th June will be the last meeting of Roundwood Humpty Dumpty Playgroup before the summer break. Come along between 10 and 11.30 and let the kids enjoy themselves while you have a coffee and a chat with other parents and carers.  We’ll back in September – keep an eye on our Facebook page for the date and for details of Cuidiú led outings over the summer

HURLING TRAINING

U-8/U-10 Hurling Training Hurling training for U-8/U-10 boys & girls takes place every Wednesday evening from 6pm to 7pm at the pitch in Roundwood. For more information contact Aileen at 087 2071703

 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.  Commencing June 17th.  Call Shane McKenna on 086 – 0512958 for further information.

SUMMER TIME FUN

A summer camp will take place in Roundwood N.S for 4-7 year olds for two weeks Week 1: 6th – 10th July. Week 2: 13th – 17th July. 10:00am-1:00pm. Activities will include Art & craft, singing, dancing, baking, games and lots more fun!!  Cost €55 per week reduction for second child. Limited places available. Contact: Sean Kavanagh 087-7746466 or Ann Nolan 086-0851665.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues 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

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.

ANNAMOE CENTRE

If you wish to get the basic lessons on how to play tennis come along on Saturday mornings to The New Tennis Court at Annamoe from 11 to 1 oclock and join in the fun.

SET DANCING

Set Dancing on Thursday nights in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9pm til 11am with live music by 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 29th 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.

LOCAL PERFORMERS

Roundwood Festival 2015 takes place on the August bank holiday weekend. On Sunday the extremely busy Street Festival will take place. This provides an opportunity to showcase our local talent. So would you like to do a short performance, be it singing, dancing, juggling, unicycle, musical assemble or anything in between? For further information or to add your name to the line-up please call Janine on 087 2841604.

ROUNDWOOD & DISTRICT ATHLETIC CLUB

Results Track and Field competition, Hurdles 60m finals Girls under 12, 2nd Ella Lawless Boys under 12, 2nd Daniel Byrne Girls under 13, 2nd Eve Leacy Hurdles 75m finals. Girls under 14, 3rd Rebecca Molloy Boys under 14, 2nd Darragh Fee 3rd Jordan Brady 4th Roan Hayes. 600m Finals Boys under 12 1st Conor Fee. Daniel Byrne also done well getting to the final in this event. Girls under 12. Hannah Kelly and Zoe Herman also got to the final in this event. Girls under 13 2nd Eve Leacy. Girls under 14 .Boys under 14 5th Darragh Fee 6th Jordan Brady Roan also got to the final in this competition Girls under 15 Sarah Hayes got to the final in this event Girls under 17, 5th Molly Hayes. Sprints finals 80m Boys under 12, 5th Daniel Byrne Conor Fee also got to the final in this event Girls under 13, 5th Eve Leacy Girls under 14, 3rd Rebecca Molloy 5th Isabelle Ryle Boys under 14 ,4th Jordan Brady Relays Results Girls under 11, 5th  Orla Fee Charlotte Pelz-Oulfade Hannah Hayes Aimee Byrne. Boys under 12, 1st place. Conor Fee Cameron Brady Daniel Byrne Matthew Byrne. Girls under 14 2nd place Rebecca Molloy Jozefina Ladchenko Eve Leacy Isabelle Ryle, Girls under 8, 1st Hannah Fox Nicole McAuley, Boys under 8 . Jack Wolohan was part of the winning team Girls under 10, 4th Orla Fee Rachel Leacy Ella McAuley. Well done to all the athletes who participated at the Track and Field over the Fridays evenings/Saturday.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

At the Benefit Bridge Night in aid of Friends of Wickow Community Services Stasia Hagan and Joan Madden took 1st place for North/South, 2nd Gaye McGettigan and Triona Woodroofe, 3rd Michael Kenny and Sinead Madden.  Victors for East/West were Mollie Byrne and Rachel Judd, 2nd Joan Darcy and Maura Kavanagh and 3rd Gary Dowling and Sandra Dunne.   A total of £850 was made on the night so a big thank you to all who attended, everyone who donated prizes for the raffle and a special word of thanks to our tournament director on the night Declan O Brien, to Thomas who set up the room for us and the committee for the lovely refreshments served on the night.  Bridge is now finished until September in Roundwood when lessons for Beginners will resume and anyone interested please contact Triona on 0877630968.

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday July 12th  for Information and Booking please contact us by emailtheroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Bernie on 087-3932730 or Ben 087-9627527 Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 22 tables indoor. Open to stall holders from 8 a.m. Tables can only be held until 10.30 p.m.

PARISH DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday July 17th dancing to John Flood from 9 p.m. till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive.

 

 

 

Call for tales from pupils of the Old School in Roundwood

Roundwood Old School Reunion: Saturday, 1st August 7.30 and ‘open school’ Sunday, 2nd August 2pm – 5pm

Call for past pupils to write an account of their memories from time spent at the Old School.

The RDCC will host a reunion at the Old School with the permission of the new owners of the building.  We are interested in gathering written accounts from past pupils about their memories and experiences at the school.  If you attended the Old School in Roundwood, please consider contributing a short account (just a page or two) about your time at the school.

Please note that we plan to display written accounts from teachers and pupils at the reunion on 1st August and during the ‘open school’ on Sunday, 2nd August between 2pm – 5pm.  Also, some or all of the accounts will be included in a time capsule, along with other materials, which will be placed in the grounds of the school sometime after the reunion.

There are some suggestions below about things you could write about.  These are just suggestions so feel free to write about what sticks in your memory about your time at school.

  • physical conditions in school
  • games played in or around the school.  What was the popular toy/game/means of keeping occupied as a kid when you were in school.
  • day trips, sports days, etc
  • visitors to the school – the cigire/inspector, local priest, bishop, etc
  • preparations for Communion, Confirmation
  • friends at school
  • how did you get to school
  • did you get time off school to help out at home/farm/work
  • any interesting arts or crafts learned at school
  • any funny or interesting anecdotes about teachers or pupils from day-to-day school life (be nice!).

Please include your name and the start and end years from your time at school (or if you prefer to indicate the decade during which you attended).   Please email your account to roundwoodoldschool@yahoo.com or please put handwritten accounts in an envelope and leave in to Maureen in the Parish Office.

Thanks!