Monthly Archives: July 2018

Roundwood Notes 1st July 2018

BBQ

Avonmore Game Club will hold its 9th charity / fundraiser BBQ  on Sat 7th July   in Kavanaghs Vartry House at 6.30pm.  This year again a donation will be made  to Roundwood Senior Citizens And Roundwood National School. Music on the beer garden with special guests+ from 9.30 till late The Roamin Cadillacs . Adults €15.00 kids € 5 .00.  A wholesome BBQ with a difference .So for great music and craic come along your support will be much appreciated . For further info  0868569812 / 086 2572673

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday 8th July  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 27th July in Byrne & Woods at 1.30pm.

BLESSING OF GRAVES

The Annual Parish Cemetery Sunday/Pattern Sunday will take place on Sunday 22nd July. Please note that 11.30a.m mass will be celebrated in Roundwood Cemetery not in the Church on this morning.  This mass will be offered for all interred in the cemetery and will include a blessing of the graves

ROUNDWOOD FESTIVAL 2018

Plans are well underway for the return of the much loved  Roundwood Festival 2018 running from Thursday 2nd August to Sunday 5th August.  So keep  these dates free and keep and eye on this space for more details of what’s on and where!!

ACTIVE RETIREMENT HOLIDAY

The Roundwood Active Retirement holiday will take place from the Monday the 24th September until the Friday 28th September to The Tara Hotel in Waterford.  Anyone interested should pay their deposit to Betty or Molly before the 1st July.

AN AFTERNOON WITH MARY DAVIES

Mary Davies is a renowned author, gardener, historian, books editor and a former resident of Oldbridge. She has written extensively over the years about the wonders of Wicklow – of times past and present.  As part of the Baltynanima Pure Mile, we are delighted to include this event where Mary will read a selection of her writings about Wicklow and there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask her questions.  The talk will start at 3.30pm in Roundwood Parish Hall on Saturday 21st of July and will finish by 5pm.  This is a free event. All welcome

OUR LADYS ISLAND

There will be a pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island on Sunday 19th August leaving Roundwood at 10a.m. from the Parish Hall.  Cost is €65 per person which includes the bus, scones and dinner.  Money and names to Susan at 087 76273032 before 1st August, 2018.

WHIST

Next Whist is this Wednesday 4th July in The Parish Centre, Roundwood.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 10 & 23.  There was six match three winners Yvonne & Sean, Aideen Nolan, Sharon Ireland, Tim Cronin, R,J R Scott & Leah Byrne.  Next weeks jackpot will be €16,900

HOME PRODUCERS RE-OPEN

Roundwood Home Producers Market is open from 12  noon till 5pm every Sunday in The Parish Centre. Come for your home baking, crafts, plants, vegetables and more.  New members always welcome or 087 2506785

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday 20th July with music by The Wicklow man.

JENNYS PRE-SCHOOL

Jenny’s Pre-School is now accepting enrollments for September 2018/2019. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Jenny on 0868766301 or email us onjennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com, or call into the Pre-School for an application form any morning.

MUSIC IN CALARY:

The next concert in our 2018 series will take place at 8 pm on Thursday 28 June in Calary Church. Sean Carpio (drums), Mikkel Ploug (guitar) Simon Jermyn (guitar), Jeppe Skovbakke (bass), and Joachim Badenhorst (reeds) will play a concert of original music that will speak about the places of its origin, including Calary, in order to present a complex yet nuanced concert experience transforming musical elements of speech into music.  This an extremely exciting and innovative project and it will be wonderful to hear the performance which is the result of their work.  Tickets are €18 and €15 for concessions and, to make a booking or for more information, please contact John (01) 2818146 or derekneilson@eircom.net.

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje October 10th for seven nights.  Cost €669.00 which includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board in house beside Church.  Transfers to and from Medjugorje  Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin.  Philip is a very experienced Guide who has spent many years in Medjugorje.  Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual Directors Fr Pat Madden and Deacon Pat O’Connell Early booking offer of € 100.00 off price if booked and paid in full by December 8th For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

WALKING GROUP

The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group will now meet at the Knockraheen entrance (Newtown Road R765) to the Upper Vartry Reservoir at 7pm every Wednesday for the summer months. There are now a range of walks to suit all levels of ability. So do come along to walk at your own pace for approx 1 hour. All welcome

ANGEL HEALING

Deep Relaxation, Peace, Angelic Guidance and Hands on Energy Healing is what you will experience on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30. So make that decision to look after yourself, your well being and join us there. Looking forward to welcoming you.  For more information contact Mary 0879819420.

CEILI DANCING LESSONS

Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 to 9pm. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.

AN TÓCHAR GAA

Alex Grey, PSquared Performance, is on hand to guide you through your fitness programme in the An Tóchar Fitness Centre.  Call up or ring Alex to join any of the classes or to discuss personal training. https://www.facebook.com/psquaredperformance

45 CARD GAME

A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 pm for the summer months  Teas served. All are welcome.