Don’t miss Santa’s Grotto at the Roundwood & Moneystown Sale of Work, photo by Maureen Cronin

 

PARISH CHRISTMAS SALE OF WORK

Our parish sale of work takes place on Sunday the 6th December in the Roundwood G.A.A. complex between 12 & 4pm.  Santa will be arriving at 1pm & both our national schools will be performing an array of Christmas Carols on the day.  We have all our usual stalls. flowers, wheel of fortune, bric a brac, bottles, books, toys, home baking & teas.  Fun & games, goldfish, nail art, tattoos & face painting for the kids, & kiddies corner for the toddlers.  You can order your club gear at the An Tochar stall.  Roundwood and District Community Council will have their 2016 calendar available for sale along with information regarding text alert. The monster raffle will be drawn at 3.30pm approx followed by all the other various raffles concluding with the sheep auction. Donations for all the stalls will be very gratefully accepted for further information contact Caroline Sillery 086 1714973.  Come along and enjoy this festive fun day, Santa hats and Christmas jumpers optional.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by Michael and Brian. Do join us on the dance floor for a night of fun and lively banter! All welcome

CHRISTMAS FOOD APPEAL

We appeal to your generosity for NON PERISHABLE FOODS – tins or packets of any type.  Toiletries for adults, children & babies, including baby clothes (which must be new) and nappies.  Items may be left in the boxes provided at the church porch in Roundwood church on Saturday evening or Sunday morning and Moneystown churches on Sunday morning on the following dates, 5^th & 6^th, 12^th & 13^th & 19^th & 20^th December  In anticipation of your kindness and generosity and for taking the time to read this, Thank you.

ART CLASS

Kildare Wicklow VEC is seeking applications from community and volunteer groups who wish to organise classes in the community. A number of people have expressed an interest in Art Classes in Roundwood, however a minimum number of participants is required. If you are interested in joining such a class please call 086 8055040 or email info@roundwood.ie as soon as possible

SPEZET MEETING

Roundwood is twinned with a town in Brittany called Spezet. A group from their Breton Pipe Band stayed with families in Roundwood for a week in 2014. A meeting for anyone interested in travelling to Spezet in 2016 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the twinning initiative with Roundwood will take place at 7:30pm on Monday 14th of December in Roundwood Old School. All welcome.

ANNAMOE CENTRE

Our Story telling night is on the 11th of December at 8pm.  All are welcome.  Women/Men shed every Wednesday from 10:30am

CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH

The community of Roundwood are coming together for a under 30s v over 30s charity football match with all proceeds going to the Jack and Jill foundation on the 30th December in Enniskerry Youths Club and afterwards to the Coachhouse Lounge at 6pm for presentation, refreshments and music.  All donations accepted on the day. Everyone welcome.  Queries contact : Luke Ferguson 0868755070 Shane Langrell: 087 4171521

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Some of you may not be aware but Terry Kavanagh has been nominated for the National Volunteer of the Year Awards.  Terry wants to thanks everyone who nominated him for this Award. He is both shocked and humbled by it all & will admit to a few speechless moments – which you will all know is rare for him! As a result of the Volunteer Ireland nomination his name has gone forward as a finalist for the Better Together 2015 Charity Hero Award. This is a lifetime achievement award – he has been around a bit longer than some of us – which, if he wins, he will donate €1000 to a charity of his choice. To be in with a chance he needs your help. Please use this link http://secure-web.cisco.com/1DHgRiqocnyUDQe5XWq3QeR06dGZtHWW7b5QRnXs7lZMB0MT70qw24a9FyrCFcWFie5jksPTUFmoXCRhlehymKxdjm1dU9S5E5RFj6oqKTOdrvW-pJnZHDkvpoprwiT982KTtTqtpq7KzihD08n3ZLV4dUuOGVXMCpmibyCZc2kZlInD5vcweYQts21oldHLF/http%3A%2F%2F2015.bettertogether.ie%2Fcharity-hero  every day between now and the 4^th of December and vote for Terry – He is last on the list, which he hopes is not a bad omen! You can vote for Terry every day.  The judging panel will select a single winner from the five nominees with the most votes. We are aware that we all have busy lives but he would greatly appreciate if you could vote as often as you can & spread the word on his behalf. Many thanks again for your all your kind words & support to date. Keep up the good work!

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

North/South winners on Monday 23rd November were Nancy O’Brien and Monica Brady, Catherine McGillycuddy and Pamela Byrne were 2nd and Gertie Fee and Phil Power were 3rd. 1st for East/West were Kay Plunkett and Maura Gaskin,  Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis were 2nd and 3rd Brid Clancy and  Bridie Nolan.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

The girls Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger won the battle of the sexes on Friday 27th November against  the men Paddy O Brien and Ger Lenihan, 3rd Judy Skates and Joan Shortt and 4th Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy.    Monica Brady and Seamus Kennedy played their cards right for East/West,  2nd Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan, 3rd Rowena Brady and Maria Magee and 4th Liz Belton and Philomena Kenna.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 11 December from 9.30 pm till 12.  Teas served, mince pies, door prizes, refreshments also available. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, etc

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS

Get out your Santa hats and Christmas jumpers and come along to the Roundwood Old School on Saturday the 5th of December at 7.15pm for the official turning on the Christmas tree lights. There will be plenty of minced pies, mulled wine and goodies for those who join in with the carol singing and is a community event to get the village into the Christmas spirit. All welcome

PROGRESSIVE 45

Progressive 45 card game in the parish hall Sunday the 6th December at 7.30pm sharp excellent cash prizes & raffle prizes refreshments served

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows:- Top Score: Patricia Byrne; Top Gent: Lucy Molloy; Second Gent: Pat Fisher; Top Lady: Maura McHugh; Second Lady: May Kenna & Monica Brady  (shared); First Half: Tiney Shortt; Second Half: Jimmy Molloy; Lowest Score: Molly Byrne & Longest Sitting: Kitty Kennedy.  Raffle prizes were won by Ann Wolohan, Tom McHugh, Mary Cullen, Tiney Shortt & Richie Cullen.  Next whist will be on tonight Wednesday 9^th December

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Set Dancing Christmas Party in the Mill Room, Kilcoole on Friday December 4th @ 9 p.m By The Avondale Ceili Band

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Roundwood Parish Hall car boot sale will be our Christmas gift and craft fair which is been held on Sunday December 13^th stalls opened to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  There will be indoor and outdoor spaces available. To book a stall Phone: 087-630807.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner & no match three winners in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 23, 24, 25 & 26.  Next week’s jackpot will be €18,200

ATHLETICS AGM

The Annual General meeting of the Roundwood and District Athletic Club takes place on Thursday 3rd December in Aras an Tochar at 8pm.  All welcome to attend so come along and participate.  Nomination papers can be requested from Trisha at trishamolloy@eircom.net.

ATHLETICS

Training on a Tuesday night continues at Aras an Tochar at 6.30 with Anne Marah. So get out your runners and come along to a very enjoyable training session and shed those few pounds before Christmas.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

October 5th 2016 for a week. Cost €645.00 per person sharing. Discount of €100.00 off price if paid in full by December 11 th.  Price includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance , Half Board  Accomadation in House beside Church, Transfers to and from Medjugorje.  For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

PRAYER MEETING

Prayer Meeting is held every fortnight in the Parish Centre in Roundwood at 7.30 pm  Dates for November are  24th of November  All very welcome to come along.  For  more information contact Mary King on 087 2185067.

 

ROUNDWOOD CALENDAR 2016

The 2016 Roundwood Calendar is ready to hit the shelves  and will be officially launched in Roundwood Parish Hall on this Saturday 28th of November at 7.15pm.  A wonderful selection of photographs were submitted for consideration and it proved very tough to decide on what went it.  Many thanks to all the photographers. The calendar will be on sale at a special price of €6 (or 2 for €10) at the official launch. The cost of production of the calendar is generally covered by its sales. After its official launch the calendar will be available for sale at the Parish Sale of Work on the 6th of December and in Roundwood Post Office. Your continued support is much appreciated.

PARISH CHRISTMAS PROGRESSIVE 45 CARDS

Progressive 45 card game in the Parish Hall Sunday the 6th December at 7.30pm sharp. Excellent cash & raffle prizes on offer. Light refreshments served.

CABARET

A cabaret in aid of the Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held on Friday 27th November in The Glendalough Hotel. Your support would be greatly appreciated

ANNAMOE CENTRE

Our Story telling night is on the 11th of December at 8pm.  All are welcome.  Women/Men shed every Wednesday from 10:30am  Fun Bingo Sunday the 29th of November at 3pm

HISTORICAL AND FOLKLORE SOCIETY

On Monday the 30^th of November at 8.00 p.m, in the Parish Hall, Roundwood, Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society welcomes Karl Brady, Archaeologist who works in the Unit of the National Monuments Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will give a talk on Underwater Archaeology, with particular reference to the 4,000 old log boats which were located in Lough Corrib. Mr. Brady has published widely on early maps, ecclesiastical remains and shipwrecks and has responsibility for the management of shipwrecks. In 2008 he published a book entitled The Shipwreck Inventory of Ireland: Louth, Meath Dublin & Wicklow. On Monday the 30^th of November Roundwood Historical Society will give details of events planned for commemorating 1916. New members are most welcome to the society and we look forward to seeing members and friends at the lecture on the 30^th of November.

CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH

The community of Roundwood are coming together for a under 30s v over 30s charity football match on 30th December in Enniskerry Youth Club.  Afterwards to the Coach House lounge at 6pm for presentation, refreshments and music.  All donations accepted on the day . Everyone welcome.  Queries contact : Luke Ferguson 0868755070  Shane Langrell: 087 4171521

CONGRATULATIONS

Roundwood AFC would like to congratulate David, Orla, Josh & Ryan on the arrival of their new baby boy. We look forward to another “Healy” superstar joining Roundwood AFC.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Some of you may not be aware but Terry Kavanagh has been nominated for the National Volunteer of the Year Awards.  Terry wants to thanks everyone who nominated him for this Award. He is both shocked and humbled by it all & will admit to a few speechless moments – which you will all know is rare for him! As a result of the Volunteer Ireland nomination his name has gone forward as a finalist for the Better Together 2015 Charity Hero Award. This is a lifetime achievement award – he has been around a bit longer than some of us – which, if he wins, he will donate €1000 to a charity of his choice. To be in with a chance he needs your help. Please use this link http://2015.bettertogether.ie/charity-hero  every day between now and the 4^th of December and vote for Terry – He is last on the list, which he hopes is not a bad omen! You can vote for Terry every day.  The judging panel will select a single winner from the five nominees with the most votes. We are aware that we all have busy lives but he would greatly appreciate if you could vote as often as you can & spread the word on his behalf. Many thanks again for your all your kind words & support to date. Keep up the good work!

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place in Annamoe Centre on Sunday 29^th November 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 this Friday 27^th November in Lynhams of Laragh at 1.30.

BUY SELL SWAP

Moneystown Community Centre will hold a Christmas Buy Sell Swap on Tuesday 1st December from 10am-2pm.  Join us for tea/coffee and browse our selection of seasonal crafts, festive food, new unwanted gifts, Christmas decorations.  Tables cost €8 and can be booked by contacting Mary 086 1504221 or Claire 086 8380023

CODERDOJO

Coderdojo is an initiative where young people can learn how to code apps, graphics and web sites in a fun relaxed environment. Mentors guide them along and it’s all free. Moves are afoot to set up a Dojo in Roundwood. If you are interested in helping out as a mentor or to find out more please come along to Roundwood Old School at 8pm on Monday 30th of November or email info@roundwood.ie

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS

Get out your Santa hats and Christmas jumpers and come along to the Roundwood Old School on Saturday the 5th of December at 7.15pm for the official turning on the Christmas tree lights. There will be plenty of minced pies, mulled wine and goodies for those who join in with the carol singing and is a community event to get the village into the Christmas spirit. All welcome

PROGRESSIVE 45

Progressive 45 card game in the parish hall Sunday the 6th December at 7.30pm sharp excellent cash prizes & raffle prizes refreshments served

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Set Dancing Christmas Party in the Mill Room, Kilcoole on Friday December 4th at 9 p.m By The Avondale Ceili Band

PARISH CHRISTMAS SALE OF WORK

Our parish sale of work takes place on Sunday the 6th December in the Roundwood G.A.A. complex between 12 & 4pm.  Santa will be arriving at 1pm & both our national schools will be performing an array of Christmas Carols on the day.  We have all our usual stalls. flowers, wheel of fortune, bric a brac, bottles, books, toys, home baking & teas.  Fun & games, goldfish, nail art, tattoos & face painting for the kids, & kiddies corner for the toddlers.  You can order your club gear at the An Tochar stall.  Roundwood and District Community Council will have their 2016 calendar available for sale along with information regarding text alert. The monster raffle will be drawn at 3.30pm approx followed by all the other various raffles concluding with the sheep auction. Donations for all the stalls will be very gratefully accepted for further information contact Caroline Sillery 086 1714973.  Come along and enjoy this festive fun day, Santa hats and Christmas jumpers optional.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by Michael and Brian. Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun and lively banter

DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Pioneer Dance will be held on Friday November 27th with dancing to Tony Davitt  from 9 p.m. till late. Supper served on the night, Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive, all are welcome

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Roundwood Parish Hall car boot sale will be our Christmas gift and craft fair which is been held on Sunday December 13^th stalls opened to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  There will be indoor and outdoor spaces available. To book a stall Phone: 087-630807.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 2, 10, 13 & 27.  There were two match three winners, Liz Ryan & Joanna Smith  Next week’s jackpot will be €17,900

ATHLETICS AGM

The Annual General meeting of the Roundwood and District Athletic Club takes place on Thursday 3rd December in Aras an Tochar at 8pm. All welcome to attend so come along and participate.  Nomination papers can be requested from Trisha at trishamolloy@eircom.net.

ATHLETICS

Training on a Tuesday night continues at Aras an Tochar at 6.30 with Anne Marah. So get out your runners and come along to a very enjoyable training session and shed those few pounds before Christmas.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

October 5th 2016 for a week. Cost €645.00 per person sharing. Discount of €100.00 off price if paid in full by December 11 th.  Price includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance , Half Board  Accomadation in House beside Church, Transfers to and from Medjugorje.  For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

WHIST

Next whist will be on tonight Wednesday 25^th November

PRAYER MEETING

Prayer Meeting is held every fortnight in the Parish Centre in Roundwood at 7.30 pm  Dates for November are  24th of November  All very welcome to come along.  For  more information contact Mary King on 087 2185067.

OUR NEW PARISH PRIEST

At last Saturday nights mass in Roundwood we had the induction of Fr. Owen Lynch as the new Parish Priest of Roundwood, Glendalough & Rathdrum, by Monsignor Enda Lloyd.   It was a beautiful mass with the choir and folk group providing the music and it was well attended by parishioners, former parishioners of Fr. Owens from Greystones and many of his family members.  Everyone convened to the Parish Centre for the  refreshments that were provided by the Hall committee, after the mass to mark the occasion.  We would like to congratulate Fr. Owen on his new appointment and wish him many happy years with us here in Roundwood parish.

ROUNDWOOD CALENDAR 2016

The Roundwood Calendar  has gone to print and will be officially launched in Roundwood Parish Hall on Saturday 28th of November at 7.15pm.  A wonderful selection of photographs were submitted for consideration and it proved very tough to decide on what went in.  Many thanks to all the photographers. The cost of production of the calendar is generally covered by its sales. Your continued support is much appreciated.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Some of you may not be aware but Terry Kavanagh has been nominated for the National Volunteer of the Year Awards.  Terry wants to thanks everyone who nominated him for this Award. He is both shocked and humbled by it all & will admit to a few speechless moments – which you will all know is rare for him! As a result of the Volunteer Ireland nomination his name has gone forward as a finalist for the Better Together 2015 Charity Hero Award. This is a lifetime achievement award – he has been around a bit longer than some of us – which, if he wins, he will donate €1000 to a charity of his choice. To be in with a chance he needs your help. Please use this link http://2015.bettertogether.ie/charity-hero  every day between now and the 4^th of December and vote for Terry – He is last on the list, which he hopes is not a bad omen! You can vote for Terry every day.  The judging panel will select a single winner from the five nominees with the most votes. We are aware that we all have busy lives but he would greatly appreciate if you could vote as often as you can & spread the word on his behalf. Many thanks again for your all your kind words & support to date. Keep up the good work!

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in the Parish Hall on Sunday 29^th November from 3pm.  Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend.  €5 per book and great raffle prizes.  Come along and enjoy

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:- Top Score: Mary Cullen; Top Gent: Kay Plunkett; Top Lady: Kitty Kennedy; Second Gent: Pat Fisher; Second Lady: Maura McHugh; First Half: Tiney Shortt; Second Half: Richie Cullen; Longest Sitting: Patricia Byrne & Lowest Score: Margaret Kennedy.  Raffle prizes werew won by Tiney Shortt, Margaret Kennedy, Pat Fisher & Jimmy Molloy.  Next whist will be on Wednesday 25^th November

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 27^th November in Lynhams of Laragh at 1.30.

JUNIOR DISCO

Roundwood Variety Group are holding a Junior Disco on Friday 20th November in Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre from 7pm – 9 pm.  Admission is €5 and includes a drink and a treat.  Lots of fun and Games & spot prizes on the night.

BUY SELL SWAP

Moneystown Community Centre will hold a Christmas Buy Sell Swap on Tuesday 1st December from 10am-2pm.  Join us for tea/coffee and browse our selection of seasonal crafts, festive food, new unwanted gifts, Christmas decorations.  Tables cost €8 and can be booked by contacting Mary 086 1504221 or Claire 086 8380023

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Margaret Byrne and Kay Plunkett played their cards right on Monday 9th November to take 1st place for North/South, 2nd Nancy O Brien and Gertie Fee and 3rd Catherine McGillycuddy and Brid Clancy.   Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien took 1st place once again for East/West, 2nd Pat Rushe and Miriam Coyle and 3rd Phil Power and Catherine Halligan.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien whilst securing 1st place for North/South  had to share it with Maria Magee and Triona Woodroofe, 3rd Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy.   Friday the 13th didn’t affect Margaret Bolger and Noeleen Redmond’s sucessful run as they were 1st  once again for East/West, Teresa Leahy and Marian Davis were 2nd and Gertie Fee and Jane Cronin were 3rd.

SALE OF WORK

The Roundwood and Moneystown Christmas Parish Sale of Work will take place on Sunday the 6th of December 12-4pm in the complex. As always we will be delighted with helpers and donations for all the stalls and raffles. In particular we are looking for home bakers. Like last year we would like to have a home baking stall where people can purchase some home made bakes to take home for their tea if you can help out in any way please contact Caroline Sillery on 086 1714973

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by Michael and Brian. Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun and lively banter

CABARET

A cabaret in aid of the Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held on Friday 27th November in The Glendalough Hotel. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

HISTORICAL AND FOLKLORE SOCIETY

On Monday the 30^th of November at 8.00 p.m, in the Parish Hall, Roundwood, Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society welcomes Karl Brady, Archaeologist who works in the Unit of the National Monuments Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will give a talk on Underwater Archaeology, with particular reference to the 4,000 old log boats which were located in Lough Corrib. Mr. Brady has published widely on early maps, ecclesiastical remains and shipwrecks and has responsibility for the management of shipwrecks. In 2008 he published a book entitled The Shipwreck Inventory of Ireland: Louth, Meath Dublin & Wicklow. On Monday the 30^th of November Roundwood Historical Society will give details of events planned for commemorating 1916. New members are most welcome to the society and we look forward to seeing members and friends at the lecture on the 30^th of November.

DANCE

The Roundwood Parish Pioneer Dance will be held on Friday November 27th with dancing to Tony Davitt  from 9 p.m. till late. Supper served on the night, Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing jive, all are welcome

CAR BOOT SALE

The next Roundwood Parish Hall car boot sale will be our Christmas gift and craft fair which is been held on Sunday December 13^th stalls opened to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  There will be indoor and outdoor spaces available. To book a stall Phone: 087-630807.

TERRY O’TOOLE TRUST

The trustees of the Terry O Toole trust fund would like to thank most sincerely our community for the courtesy and generosity shown to the members of the trust when they called recently. The goodwill extended clearly demonstrated the high esteem the late Terry and his family are held in and for that we offer many thanks. C Fox, N Nolan , M Hogan, K Kavanagh & P Woods

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw.  The numbers drawn were 1, 8, 10 & 17.  There were eight match three winners, Lena Martin, Breda Coughlan, James Mcdonald, Kiernan Whelan, Vera Roche, Frank Smyth, Cecelia Reid & Elaine Kearney  Next week’s jackpot will be €17,600

ATHLETICS AGM

The Annual General meeting of the Roundwood and District Athletic Club takes place on Thursday 3rd December in Aras an Tochar at 8pm. All welcome to attend so come along and participate.  Nomination papers can be requested from Trisha at trishamolloy@eircom.net.

ATHLETICS

Training on a Tuesday night continues at Aras an Tochar at 6.30 with Anne Marah. So get out your runners and come along to a very enjoyable training session and shed those few pounds before Christmas.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

October 5th 2016 for a week. Cost €645.00 per person sharing. Discount of €100.00 off price if paid in full by December 11 th.  Price includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance , Half Board  Accomadation in House beside Church, Transfers to and from Medjugorje.  For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

PRAYER MEETING

Prayer Meeting is held every fortnight in the Parish Centre in Roundwood at 7.30 pm  Dates for November are  24th of November  All very welcome to come along.  For  more information contact Mary King on 087 2185067.