Monthly Archives: August 2022

Roundwood & District News 29th of August 2022

View of the Lower Vartry Reservoir from Baltynanima

LOTTO     

Results of the draw held on Sunday 28th August. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 4, 21, 25 & 29.  There were four match three winners, Karen Byrne, Mick Timmons, Liz Kenny & Emma Biero.  Next week’s jackpot will be €20,800. 

MUSIC IN CALARY 

In September, there are 2 concerts: On Thursday 15 September, Dianne Marshall (harp), Mia Cooper and Lidia Jewloszewicz-Clarke (violins), Beth McNinch (viola) and Katie Tertell (cello) from Musici Ireland will play pieces by Jessie Montgomery, Siobhan Cleary, Arnold Bax, Rebecca Clarke, Valentin Silvestrov and Andre Caplet.

On Culture Night – Friday 23 September – Annette Cleary (cello), David O’Doherty (violin) and John Feeley (guitar) will play the Trio for violin, cello and guitar Opus 18 No. 1 by Francois De Fossa and the Terzetto for violin, cello and guitar by Niccolo Paganini.

For more information or to book tickets, which are €18 and €15 for concessions, please ring John at (01) 2818146 or email derekneilson11@gmail.com. Both concerts begin at 8 pm. 

TABLE TENNIS

We are back at the parish hall from September 5th 7.30-9.30pm for table tennis. We will be having an ‘open night ‘on the 5th for new members to try out for the night ……all levels catered for. A fun way to keep fit. €5 per night. Contact Brian Higgins 085 1185635 

ROUNDWOOD AFC AGM 

Roundwood AFC are having their AGM on Monday 12th September in the clubhouse, Varty Grounds at 8pm.  All motions and nominations to be sent to the Club Secretary, Ken Greene, Roundwood AFC, Vartry Grounds, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow in writing prior to the AGM.  All new members are very welcome. 

MENS SHED

Roundwood and District Men’s Shed: The Shed continues to meet on Tuesdays from 10 to 12 at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen. We listen and care and share and tell stories to beat the band. There is always a supply of calorie free cake and biscuits and there is no ration on the tea bags. Recently we engaged in a series of breathing and physical gentle exercises and the members really enjoyed the activity. We plan to have a further series of gentle exercises beginning in early September so watch this space for further details. We are also planning to plant some more native Irish trees along the Vartry Trail so new blood is badly needed to dig the holes and erect stakes and protective wire to protect the saplings. Some of us are still in recovery mode from the ‘gentle exercises’. 086 8650588 for any further information .The mobile number is a reminder that we are regularly helping each other in the Shed on how to use the mobile devices which have changed the world. There may be someone out there who would be willing to come along and give us a bit of guidance. With so much activity ‘online’ at the moment most of us would be lost without a little help. We engaged in ’one to one’ tuition with transition year students in the past and we plan to explore this possibility again in September when the schools reopen. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of Whist held Wednesday August 24th. Top Score: Margaret Kennedy, First Gent: Richie Cullen, Second Gent: Martin Byrne, First Lady: Monica Brady, Second Lady: Patrica Byrne & Mollie Byrne (shared), First Half: Kay Plunkett, Second Half: Jimmy Molloy, Longest Sitting: Anne Wolohan, Lowest Score: Tiny Shortt & May Kenna (shared). Raffle prizes won by Monica Brady, Kay Plunkett, Patrica Byrne, Mollie Byrne, Anne Wolohan & Martin Byrne Next Whist will be held on Wednesday September 1st at 8pm in the new parish hall come along and enjoy a night of cards with us.  

SHAMANIC DRUMMING   

Shamanic Drumming Circle, 7-9pm, at Turquoise Café, A98 W5C3. First Thursday of every month. A shamanic drumming circle is a place to come with friends, catch up over a cuppa and then connect in an authentic way. This is a particular type of drumming, using a shamanic drum. A steady 4-7 beats per second, will induce theta brain waves to enable us to journey into non ordinary states to retrieve healing, insights and wisdom for ourselves and our community. All welcome, no experience in shamanic journeying or drumming is necessary. If you have a shamanic drum I welcome you to bring it along. You would need to bring a pillow and blanket. This is a non profit event, costs are to cover venue and refreshments. If you would like to know more about shamanic drumming, or if have any questions, just drop Fiona a line on safehaventranspersonal@gmail.com or give a buzz on 087 2989801.   

SET DANCING   

Roundwood set dancing has resumed on Thursday nights in the parish hall starting at 9pm.  We look forward to welcoming back our usual dancers and also any new comers if they would like to join us, are always welcome. Admission €5.

  
45 CARD GAME 

45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8pm. Teas served.  All are welcome.    

MOBILE LIBRARY

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 8th September from 10am until 11.15am and also from 2.10pm until 4.30pm. Come along and join the library. It’s a free service and is a fantastic way to pick up any book that suits your reading interests. 
 

BINGO 

The next active retirement bingo will be held on Sunday 18th September at 3pm in the Annamoe Centre. All welcome

BOWLING 

The new season starts weekly from Tuesday 6th September at 8 pm in the Annamoe Centre. New members are always welcome. A great way to meet new people and participate in leagues. 

STORYTELLING EVENINGS

A firm favourite. Great stories, poems and music followed by tea and scones and a raffle. Friday 16th September in the Centre at 8 pm. All welcome to listen or join in with their own stories etc. 

TENNIS 

The tennis court is available to rent for singles play at €5 and doubles play at €8 per hour. Saturday between 2 and 5 pm is reserved for adult players wishing to join a group. Bookings and enquiries by text to 086 805 7431. 

KINESIOLOGY 

Available at the Centre www.rosaleendurkin.com or 087 219 5931.Nutritional and Educational Kinesiology for children and adults. Assists with: digestive issues, skin conditions, low energy levels, sleeping issues, anxiety and stress management, AD/HD and dyslexia. 

PHYSICAL THERAPY 

Available at the Centre – Louis 087 915 8180. Occupational and sports injury treatment, sports massage and dry needling. 

ROOMS & SPORTS HALL FOR HIRE 

Our sports hall has available slots for use from September for keep fit, yoga, dance etc. There is one office with broadband (suitable for remote working 1 person) and two available meeting rooms which can also be hired on an hourly basis. Enquiries to: annamoecentre@gmail.com New committee members most welcome. 

LOCAL NOTES 

If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes contact Margaret Bolger the email address is mgtbolger@gmail.com

Roundwood & District News – 22nd of August 2022

Interclub wheelbarrow race at the Roundwood Festival

CANCER SUPPORT 

A huge thank you to Dave Lawless who completed his charity fundraising cycle.  We received half of the proceeds and the other half went to Wicklow Hospice. Well done Dave.  We are so appreciative of your hard work and very generous donation.  We will absolutely put this money to good use.  On that note, please make sure to avail of all the services provided.  It’s a great asset to the village and surrounding areas.  We are open on Mondays from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.  We have wonderful volunteers who are always there to help.  We can be contacted anytime on 086 1534011. 

CASTLEKEVIN 

The Heritage Week event on Castlekevin last week in the Roundwood Parish Hall caused some lively discussion. The preliminary results of the professional archaeological non-invasive surveys showed some interesting features, raising many more questions. This work was made possible by Community Monument Funding this year to Roundwood and District Historical Society. The Society was concerned about the rapid deterioration of Castlekevin. Built by the Anglo-Normans, the  castle was the epicentre of a ferocious struggle between Gaelic Irish and the Colonists – an important part of late medieval Irish history in Wicklow.

LOTTO     

Results of the draw held on Sunday 21st August. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 10, 22, 24 & 27.  There were two match three winners, Ann Coster and Ayman Alzaibi. Next week’s jackpot will be €20,500. 

ROUNDWOOD & DISTRICT MENS SHED

The Shed continues to meet on Tuesdays from 10 to 12 at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen. We listen and care and share and tell stories to beat the band. There is always a supply of calorie free cake and biscuits and there is no ration on the tea bags. Recently we engaged in a series of breathing and physical gentle exercises and the members really enjoyed the activity. We plan to have a further series of gentle exercises beginning in early September so watch this space for further details. We are also planning to plant some more native Irish trees along the Vartry Trail so new blood is badly needed to dig the holes and erect stakes and protective wire to protect the saplings. Some of us are still in recovery mode from the ‘gentle exercises’. 086 8650588 for any further information .The mobile number is a reminder that we are regularly helping each other in the Shed on how to use the mobile devices which have changed the world. There may be someone out there who would be willing to come along and give us a bit of guidance. With so much activity ‘online’ at the moment most of us would be lost without a little help. We engaged in ’one to one’ tuition with transition year students in the past and we plan to explore this possibility again in September when the schools reopen.

VARIETY GROUP 

Roundwood Variety Group is holding its AGM at 8.30pm on August 25th in Roundwood Parish Hall. Everyone interested in getting involved in the production of the next RVG production is welcome to attend. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next Whist Wednesday August 24th at 8pm in the new parish hall come along and enjoy a night of cards with us. 

COUNTRY MUSIC 

Westport Country Music Break 23rd-28th of October 2022. 5 nights 6 days music every night and tours to Achill Island, Galway and Leenane. All in price €499 pp sharing. €100 extra for Singles. Dinner B&B. Deposit of €200 and names before 15th July 2022 and remaining money to be paid in full by 15th of August 2022.For further information, Contact Susan at 087 6273032

 
SET DANCING   

Roundwood set dancing has resumed on Thursday nights in the Parish Hall starting at 9pm.  We look forward to welcoming back our usual dancers and also any new comers if they would like to join us, are always welcome. Admission €5.

45 CARD GAME 

45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8pm. Teas served.  All are welcome.    

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 25th August from 10am until 11.15am and also from 2.10pm until 4.30pm. Come along and join the library. It’s a free service and is a fantastic way to pick up any book that suits your reading interests. 
 

ACTIVE RETIREMENT BINGO

Bingo recommenced after summer break on Sunday 21st August and will continue on every third Sunday in the month at 3 pm in the Annamoe Centre. All welcome

BOWLING 

The new season starts weekly from Tuesday 6th September at 8 pm in the Annamoe Centre. New members are always welcome. A great way to meet new people and participate in leagues. 

STORYTELLING EVENINGS 

A firm favourite. Great stories, poems and music followed by tea and scones and a raffle. Friday 16th September in the Annamoe Centre at 8 pm. All welcome to listen or join in with their own stories, etc.

TENNIS 

The tennis court at the Annamoe Centre is available to rent for singles play at €5 and doubles play at €8 per hour. Saturday between 2 and 5 pm is reserved for adult players wishing to join a group. Bookings and enquiries by text to 086 805 7431.

KINESIOLOGY 

Available at the Annamoe Centre www.rosaleendurkin.com or 087 219 5931. Nutritional and Educational Kinesiology for children and adults. Assists with: digestive issues, skin conditions, low energy levels, sleeping issues, anxiety and stress management, AD/HD and dyslexia.

PHYSICAL THERAPY 

Available at the Annamoe Centre – Louis 087 915 8180. Occupational and sports injury treatment, sports massage and dry needling.

ROOMS & SPORTS HALL FOR HIRE 

Our sports hall in the Annamoe Centre has available slots for use from September for keep fit, yoga, dance etc. There is one office with broadband (suitable for remote working 1 person) and two available meeting rooms which can also be hired on an hourly basis. Enquiries to: annamoecentre@gmail.com New committee members most welcome. 

LOCAL NOTES 

If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes contact Margaret Bolger the email address is mgtbolger@gmail.com

Roundwood & District News 15th of August 2022

The barperson’s race at the Roundwood Festival 2022

GOLF SOCIETY 

Congratulations to Dave Menzies who won our Captain Simon Carroll’s Prize at Wicklow Golf Club on Saturday August 6th. Dave was also the winner of The Willie Byrne Trophy, a great day’s golf by Dave who scored 37pts in hot conditions. First: Dave Menzies 37pts, Second: Orla McCarthy 35pts, Third: Aaron Roche 34pts (B9), Fourth: Tony Beckwith 34pts (B9), Fifth George Gaffney 34pts. Class 1 Winner: Peter Ward 33pts, Second: Paul Gaskin 33pts. Class Two Winner: Mick Bolger 33pts, Second John Dowling 31pts. Class Three Winner: Mick O’Reilly 32pts, Second: Robert Scott 31pts. Front Nine: Ciaran Blackbyrne 20pts. Back Nine: Sean Bury 18pts. Nearest the Pin: Denis Healy. Visitor’s Prize: Jimmy Carthy 25pts. Congratulations to all the winners. 

LOTTO     

Results of the draw held on Sunday 14th August. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 2, 17, 20 & 29.  There were two match three winners, McDonnell and No name ticket. Next week’s jackpot will be €20,200. 

VARIETY GROUP 

Roundwood Variety Group is holding its AGM at 8.30pm on August 25th in Roundwood parish hall. Everyone interested in getting involved in the production of the next RVG production is welcome to attend.   

BINGO 

Roundwood Active Retirement bingo will take place at 3pm in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday the 21st of August. All are welcome. 

SHAMANIC DRUMMING  

Shamanic Drumming Circle, 7-9pm, at Turquoise Café, A98 W5C3. First Thursday of every month. A shamanic drumming circle is a place to come with friends, catch up over a cuppa and then connect in an authentic way. This is a particular type of drumming, using a shamanic drum. A steady 4-7 beats per second, will induce theta brain waves to enable us to journey into non ordinary states to retrieve healing, insights and wisdom for ourselves and our community. All welcome, no experience in shamanic journeying or drumming is necessary. If you have a shamanic drum I welcome you to bring it along. You would need to bring a pillow and blanket. This is a non profit event, costs are to cover venue and refreshments. If you would like to know more about shamanic drumming, or if have any questions, just drop Fiona a line on safehaventranspersonal@gmail.com or give a buzz on 087 2989801.  

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of the Whist held on Wednesday 10th August. Top Score: Tiny Shortt, First Gent: Richie Cullen, Second Gent: Ann Pierce, First Lady: May Kenna, Second Lady: Monica Brady, First Half: Maura McHugh, Second Half: Anne Wolohan, Lowest Score: Patrica Byrne, Longest Sitting: Mollie Byrne. Raffle Prizes won by Patricia Byrne, Tiny Shortt, Marie Magee, Catherine Doyle and Richie Cullen. Next Whist Wednesday August 24th at 8pm in the new parish hall come along and enjoy a night of cards with us.  

COUNTRY MUSIC 

Westport Country Music Break 23rd-28th of October 2022. 5 nights 6 days music every night and tours to Achill Island, Galway and Leenane. All in price €499 pp sharing. €100 extra for Singles. Dinner B&B. Deposit of €200 and names before 15th July 2022 and remaining money to be paid in full by 15th of August 2022.For further information, Contact Susan at 087 6273032 
 

SET DANCING   

Roundwood set dancing has resumed on Thursday nights in the parish hall starting at 9pm.  We look forward to welcoming back our usual dancers and also any new comers if they would like to join us, are always welcome. Admission €5. 
  

45 CARD GAME

45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8pm. Teas served.  All are welcome.    

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 25th August from 10am until 11.15am and also from 2.10pm until 4.30pm. Come along and join the library. It’s a free service and is a fantastic way to pick up any book that suits your reading interests. 
 

LOCAL NOTES 

If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes contact Margaret Bolger the email address is mgtbolger@gmail.co