Monthly Archives: October 2015

Roundwood Notes ~ 12th of October

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ROUNDWOOD YOUTH CAFÉ

Meeting for parents and adults interested in helping set up the youth café/club in Roundwood will take place in the Old School Roundwood on Thursday 15th of October at 8pm

TABLE QUIZ

Roundwood Golf Society Annual Table Quiz Night in aid of Roundwood Senior Citizen Christmas Party will take place in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on Friday 16th October 2015 at 8.00 p.m.  Your support will be appreciated.  Items required for Spot Prizes/Raffle Prizes.  All donations will be gratefully accepted.

BRAS FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

It’s time to tidy out the drawers and donate your old bras to The Marie Keating Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness for October.  This is the second annual campaign asking women to donate an unwanted bra in any size, any colour, any style and any condition to the Marie Keating Foundation during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign, which is proudly supported by Roche, will see the Marie Keating Foundation receive €1 for every bra donated throughout the month.  Please contact me, Mary Margaret on 086 8287858 and I will arrange collection or drop them in to Mountain Breeze Beauty Salon between Wednesday and Saturday.  Thank you.

COMMUNITY GAMES

On Friday 16th October, a celebration night for all children who took part in any discipline in this years Community Games are invited to the Gaa Centre at 7pm.We had entries in football. swimming, badminton, singing, athletics and hand-writing. This will be followed by the AGM.  We are asking new parents to come on board to help out with the running of all the competitions.

ANNAMOE CENTRE

We are starting a women’s shed on Monday 19th October from 10-30am.It will include Bowls, crochet/knitting, cards or whatever activities would be popular come along and see for yourself. We are in the process of erecting a memorial to Robert Barton and Erskine Childers. If you would like more information please contact Martin Byrne, Breda Roche Carmel Hawkins or any member. Donations would also be appreciated. Bowls continue every Tuesday night at 8p.m.

CABARET

A cabaret in aid of the Roundwood Senior Citizens Party will be held in Kavanagh’s Pub on Saturday 31st October. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

KILMACANOGUE  HISTORY  SOCIETY

Autumn   Programme   2015. November 3rd, Glendalough Churches with Chris Corlett & December 1st,Georgian Dublin in Maps with Rob Goodbody in the Glenview  Hotel, Glen of the Downs at 8.30PM (first Tuesday of month)   Entry €3 (members €2) – all welcome

Website:         kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com

 

NATHAN CARTER BUS

A bus to go to see Nathan Cartar in The Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey will leave Roundwood on 21st November at 6.30pm.  Anyone wishing to go must have purchased their own ticket as this is bus only.  To book your seat contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm

PROGRESSIVE 45

Roundwood Parish Hall Annual Progressive 45 on Sunday October 18th at 8.00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  Raffle Prizes on the night and Refreshments served.

AIKIDO

Is a non-competitive Japanese Martial Art for Flexibility, Coordination, Relaxation and Self-Defence. Masatomi Ikeda Shihan’s approach to teaching now in Moneystown National School on Mondays, 19:30-20:45 (adults/youths – general class) & Saturdays, 11:30-12:30 (children) ,12.30-13.45 (Adults) and in Roundwood National School on Thursdays, 19:30-20:45 (adults/youths – general class, beginners welcome)  The cost for Adults: €8 Unwaged, students, children: €5 / class. Multi/monthly tickets also! For further information contact Head instructor Joe McHugh 4th Dan Aikido Aikikai, 086-1019668

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Our Annual Mass of Remembrance – Service of Light will be on Saturday 7th November at 6.30pm in Roundwood Church.  This Mass is for Parishioners who died between 15th September 2014 and 14th September 2015 and whose funerals took place from either Roundwood or Moneystown Church.  There is a Remembrance Mass in March 2016 for Parishioners/Former Parishioners whose funerals took place in other Parishes

MATHS LESSONS

Rebecca Delamere will be teaching group Maths lessons on a weekly basis in the Parish Hall in Roundwood for secondary school students.  Class sizes will be very small and there will be classes at different levels.  These lessons provide support for students who may be struggling with Maths in school, support for students who are aiming for high grades and also prepare students for their Maths exams.  If you would like any more information please contact Rebecca on 086 0650129 or rebeccadelameremathslessons@outlook.ie.

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Parish Hall Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday November 8th for Information and Booking please contact us by e-mailingtheroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by ringing Ben 087-9627527 or Bernie on 087-3932730  Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 22 tables indoor. Open to stall holders from 10 a.m open to the public from 12 noon to 5 pm.Tables can only be held until 11.30 a.m

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday October 16th with 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.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 7,9,16 & 25 There were seven match three winners, Ann Ryan, P.Carter, Ciaran Blackburn, Mary Kavanagh, Aoife, Mary Snell and Noel Kavanagh. Next week’s jackpot will be €16,100

ZUMBA CLASSES

Zumba classes are now being held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday nights at 8pm. Come along and Nicola Ellard will teach you this fun way of keeping fit.

WHIST

Next whist will be on tonight, Wednesday 14th October.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

There will be a Christmas party night with Red Hurley show on Tuesday 8th December at the Ballsbridge Hotel which will include a four course Christmas dinner and show at a cost of €59 per person.  Please contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm if interested.  All monies must be paid before 15th October.

VARIETY PANTOMIME

This year’s Roundwood Variety Group pantomime has been decided and it’s The Pied Piper!  Workshops/Auditions will be held on Thursday the 15th in Roundwood Parish Hall. Again times to be confirmed. We are excited to get this years production under way and we hope to see you all there!

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

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

BINGO

Bingo starts up again on October 18th 2015 at 3:00 pm in Roundwood Parish Hall.

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 16th October in Woods & Byrnes, Roundwood at 1.30.

SET DANCING CLASSES

Set dancing classes will take place every Wednesday night’s in The Mill Room, Kilcoole @ 8 p.m. everyone welcome to join in the fun of learning to set dance.

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

 

 

 

 

 

Roundwood News October 5th

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YOUTH CAFÉ

A meeting of parents and adults who are interested in actively getting involved in establishing a youth café in Roundwood will take place on Thursday 8th of October at 8:30pm in the Parish Hall

TABLE QUIZ

Roundwood Golf Society Annual Table Quiz Night in aid of Roundwood Senior Citizen Christmas Party will take place in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on Friday 16th October 2015 at 8.00 p.m.  Your support will be appreciated.  Items required for Spot Prizes/Raffle Prizes.  All donations will be gratefully accepted.

COMMUNITY GAMES

On Friday 16th October, a celebration night for all children who took part in any discipline in this years Community Games are invited to the Gaa Centre at 7pm.We had entries in football. swimming, badminton, singing, athletics and hand-writing. This will be followed by the AGM.  We are asking new parents to come on board to help out with the running of all the competitions.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The next Roundwood & District Community Council meeting takes place on Monday the 12th of October at 8pm in Roundwood Old School. All welcome

MUSIC IN CALARY

The last concert in the 2015 Music in Calary series will take place at 8 pm on Saturday October 10 when Geraldine O’Doherty (harp), David O’Doherty (violin) and Moya O’Grady (cello) will be joined by mezzo soprano Edel O’Brien for a selection of arias and instrumental works by, among others, Rossini, Mozart, Bizet and Tchaikovsky.  To book tickets, which are €15 or €12 for concessions, or for more information, please email Derek atderekneilson@eircom.net or phone John on (01) 2818146.

COFFEE DAY

Coffee Day in aid of the Lee Timmons Leukaemia Benefit fund. Friday 9th October in Roundwood Parish Hall from 9.30 onwards.  All Donations gratefully received.  If you can’t make it on the day and would like to contribute, donations can be left in with Mary Cullen (087 – 6857833), Catherine Wheatly (087 6507644) or into the Parish Office.  Raffle on the day also.  Join us and support this worthy cause.

KILMACANOGUE  HISTORY  SOCIETY

Autumn   Programme   2015. November 3rd, Glendalough Churches with Chris Corlett & December 1st,Georgian Dublin in Maps with Rob Goodbody in the Glenview  Hotel, Glen of the Downs at 8.30PM (first Tuesday of month)   Entry €3 (members €2) – all welcome

Website:         kilmacanoguehistorysociety.com

NATHAN CARTAR BUS

A bus to go to see Nathan Cartar in The Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey will leave Roundwood at 8.30pm on 21st November at 6.30pm.  Anyone wishing to go must have purchased their own ticket as this is bus only.  To book your seat contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Parish Hall Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday October 11th  for Information and Booking please contact us by email theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com or by phoning us on 087-9627527 (Ben) or  0876308072 (Bernie). Indoor and outdoor spaces available, Booking is essential as limited to 22 spaces for the indoor tables. Open to stall holders from 10 a.m. open to the public from 12 noon to 5 pm.. Tables can only be held until 11.30 a.m

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 9th October from 9.30 pm till 12. Teas served, door prizes, refreshments also available. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, etc.

PROGRESSIVE 45

Roundwood Parish Hall Annual Progressive 45  On Sunday October 18th at 8.00 p.m. in  the Parish Hall.  Raffle Prizes on the night and Refreshments served.

AIKIDO

Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese Martial Art for Flexibility, Coordination, Relaxation and Self-Defence. Masatomi Ikeda Shihan’s approach to teaching now in Moneystown National School on Mondays, 19:30-20:45 (adults/youths – general class) & Saturdays, 11:30-12:30 (children) ,12.30-13.45 (Adults) and in Roundwood National School on Thursdays, 19:30-20:45 (adults/youths – general class, beginners welcome)  The cost for Adults: €8 Unwaged, students, children: €5 / class. Multi/monthly tickets also! For further information contact Head instructor Joe McHugh 4th Dan Aikido Aikikai, 086-1019668

VARIETY PANTOMIME

This years Roundwood Variety Group pantomime has been decided and it’s The Pied Piper!  Workshops/Auditions will be held on Thursday the 8th of October in the Parish Hall Roundwood.  Times to be confirmed.  Please check our Facebook page for updates or call Ciara on 086 245 1829.  Workshop / Auditions will continue on Tuesday the 13th of October in Roundwood National School & Thursday the 15th in Roundwood Parish Hall. Again times to be confirmed. We are excited to get this years production under way and we hope to see you all there!

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Hall monthly Dance will be held on Friday October 16th with 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.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 21 & 28  There was nine match three winners, Dayna, Hugh Brady, D. Carroll, C. Connolly, E Kennedy, P Byrne, J Walsh, Amy McCormack & K Hall. Next week’s jackpot will be €15,800

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Roundwood Humpty Dumpty Playgroup resumes Wednesday 9th Sept in the Parish Hall from 10 til 11.30am. Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat, and relax a little while your wee ones enjoy playing.  €2 for Cuidiu members or €3.50 for non-members. All Welcome

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:-  Top Score: Pat Fisher; Top Gent: Lucy Molloy; Second Gent: Richie Cullen; Top Lady: Monica Brady; Second Lady: Margaret Kennedy; First Half: Tom McHugh; Second Half: Jimmy Molloy; Lowest Score: Mary Cullen & Longest Sitting: Annie Gaffney.  Raffle prizes were won by Richie Cullen, Pat Fisher & Tom McHugh.  Next whist will be on tonight, Wednesday 14th October.

ROUNDWOOD CALENDAR

It’s that time of year again when the call goes out for photographs for the Roundwood 2016 calendar. The calendar has been a great success for the last two years and with your help the 2016 version will be just as great. Please email photos that you would like to see grace the walls of Roundwood and beyond toinfo@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040 to arrange collection.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

There will be a Christmas party night with Red Hurley show on Tuesday 8th December at the Ballsbridge Hotel which will include a four course Christmas dinner and show at a cost of €59 per person.  Please contact Susan at 0404 45276 any evening after 8pm if interested.  All monies must be paid before 15thOctober.

GAA HANDBALL 4 KIDS

Handball training for primary school children will resume on Wednesday 7th October 2015 in Annamoe community centre at 6.15pm for children aged 7-9 and at 7pm for children aged 10-12. There is a purpose built 40×20 handball court in the facility and a new glass backwall was recently installed. For further information call in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelon on 087 9040535. Adult handball training takes place on Monday night at 8pm.

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

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

BINGO

Bingo starts up again on October 18th 2015 at 3:00 pm in Roundwood Parish Hall.

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 16th October in Woods & Byrnes, Roundwood at 1.30.

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 ortheroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

45 CARD DRIVE

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