The much loved Avonmore Game Club annual BBQ & Hog Roast will take place in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on the 4th of July this year. A great night of food and entertainment from 6:30pm is guaranteed with the added bonus of supporting local community groups & organisations who benefit from the subsequent donations from the club.
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
PROGRESSIVE 45 CARDS
Paddy Halligan is hosting a Progressive 45 Card Game in The Roundwood Parish Centre on Sunday 21st June at 8pm to raise funds for The Garden County Academy under 16 GAA Football Team Summer Camp. Excellent Prize Money. Tea/Coffee Sandwiches & Cakes served at the interval
BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on in the Parish Hall on Sunday 21st June from 3pm. 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 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.
TUG OF WAR
Wicklow Tug of War club “Ballinastoe” are busy preparing for Co. Wicklows first ever All Ireland competition, which they have the honour of hosting this Sunday 21st at An Tochar GAA Grounds Roundwood starting at 1pm. Ballinastoe Tug of War Club are going from strength to strength over the past 5 years when they reformed after a 35 year break. They travel across the country for many competitions on a weekly basis over the summer months and have become quite successful, winning a number of Gold, Silver and Bronze All Ireland medals. Tug of War is a difficult sport and requires commitment and willpower. We don’t see many competitions at this level in the eastern part of the country as most clubs are based in the West of Ireland, so this is a rare opportunity to see how Tug of War is supposed to be done through technique, strength and determination
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday June 19th dancing to Tony Davitt at 9.30 till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive
ROUNDWOOD FESTIVAL MEETING
The next meeting to organise the Roundwood Festival 2015 which takes place from the 31st of July to the 2nd of August will be in the Old School Roundwood at 8:30pm on the 22nd of June. Anyone with ideas or wishing to get involved in organising the weekend’s events are welcome to come along.
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Richie Cullen; Top Gent: Jimmy Molloy; Second Gent: Kay Plunkett; Top Lady: Kitty Kennedy; Second Lady: Monica Brady; First Half: Tom McHugh; Second Half: Ann Pierce; Lowest Score: Maura McHugh & Tiny Shortt (shared) and Longest Sitting: Pat Fisher. Raffle prizes were won by Jimmy Molloy, Ann Wolohan, Kitty Kennedy, Pat Fisher & Margaret Kennedy. The next whist will be on 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
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no winner in last weeks lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 16 & 30 There were six match three winners Selina Roche, C & S Campion, Kyle Merrigan, Liz Mason, Hazel Byrne & Eavan Cullen. Next weeks jackpot will be €11,000
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
ACTIVE RETIREMENT TRIP
Roundwood Active Retirement will join Susan’s 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. Please give your names to Molly or Betty before Wednesday 17th 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.
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 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 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.
REUNION ‘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 Wednesday 10th June in the Parish Centre.
All are welcome.
TRANSPORT TO DINNER DANCE
Transport to Roundwood A.F.C dinner dance as follows: First bus leaving coach house at 7.15pm sharp, second bus will leave at 7.45pm sharp.Returning from parkview hotel at 2am. €15.00 per couple return or
€8 for one person return
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
PIONEER VIGIL
The annual pioneer vigil will take place in St. Kevin’s Church Laragh on Friday 12th June with mass at 7pm followed by reflection and benediction finishing 8.15pm approximately. For further information contact Claire on 0404 45417
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Roundwood Historical Society will visit Coolattin House in Shillelagh, County Wicklow on Monday the 15th of June 2015. We will meet at the Parish Hall on the 15th of June 2015 at 6.30p.m Members and friends are very welcome to join us on the evening
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.
MONEYSTOWN DANCE
The Wicklow man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 12th June from 9.30 pm till 12. Teas served, refreshments also available, door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive etc
COMMUNITY GAMES SWIMMING
Congratulations to the sixteen boys and girls that competed in the Co Final of the Community Games Swimming competition in Arklow. They all picked up medals of various colours. We have three children representing Roundwood in the All Ireland Finals in Athlone in August. Neasa Mc Gillycuddy, Aisling Doyle and Sean Cullen brought home the gold. Well done and best of luck in the finals. We had silver medal winners with Ciara and Sadhbh Murphy Emily Harty and Robert Savage. The bronze medal winners were Abigail Gray, Katie Mc Grath, Ciaran and, Niall Byrne, Eva Doyle, Michaela and Ava Smith Mc Garry, Caimhe Fagan and Ryan Murphy. A big thank you to Eddie and Jimmy Cullen who coached these children over the past four weeks and to Theresa Cowman who supervised the classes each week.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday June 19th dancing to Tony Davitt at 9.30 till late. Teas served, refreshments also available, Raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive
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
ROUNDWOOD FESTIVAL MEETING
The next meeting to organise the Roundwood Festival 2015 which takes place from the 31st of July to the 2nd of August will be in the Old School Roundwood at 8:30pm on the 22nd of June. Anyone with ideas or wishing to get involved in organising the weekend’s events are welcome to come along.
STORY TELLING
Annamoe Story Telling night is this Friday 12th June Starting from 8 o clock Looking forward to see you there
NO HUMPTY DUMPTY
Humpty Dumpty will be back in the Parish Hall from 10am until 11.30 on the 24th for the last two weeks of term. All welcome
DIAMOND BRIDGE
Results for Monday 25th May were North/South 1st Monica Brady and Liz Belton, 2nd Nancy and Paddy O Brien and 3rd Seamus Kennedy and Pauric Gleeson. 1st for East/West were Mary Pierce and Teresa Leahy, 2nd Pamela Byrne and Clare Sally and 3rd Gertie Fee and Catherine Halligan. All bridge players please note there will be a benefit night on Monday 15th June at 8pm in Roundwood Community Hall in aid of Friends of Wicklow Community Services. Your support for this very worthy group would be greatly appreciated, fee is £10 including supper , raffle on night and No Partner required.
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
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no winner in last weeks lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 4, 24, 26 & 30 There were three match three winners G. Kinsella, M. Loscher & Mary Doyle. Next weeks jackpot will be €10,700
TUG OF WAR
Irish tug of war association national championships takes place in Roundwood on June 21st at an Tochar G.A.A. grounds starting at 1pm. Come along and enjoy an action packed evenings entertainment and cheer on our local Ballinastoe men and women’s teams.
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.
QUILT EXHIBITION
Wicklow Patchwork group will hold a quilt exhibition with patchwork and lace demonstrations on 13th & 14th June in St Matthews Church , Newtownmountkennedy from 12 to 5pm (Behind Fishers). .There is also a quilt exhibition with activities in Apple Tree Crafts from 1st – 14th June . Admission free .All are welcome.
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
CHANGE OF DATE!
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 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. Please give your names to Molly or Betty before Wednesday 17th 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.
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.
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 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.