Roundwood & District News 17th of October 2022

Great to see the local field names recorded ~ a fascinating part of our local history

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday 16th October. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 1, 7, 15 & 24. There were six match three winners, B. Meagher, Joe Tyndall, Claire McCabe, Ciaran Lang, Gen Ward and Joey & Sandra Hamilton, Next week’s jackpot will be €22,600. 

REMEMBRANCE MASS 

Our Annual November Mass of Remembrance for those who funerals took place in our Churches in the past year will take place in Roundwood Church on Saturday 5th November at 7 pm, and in Glendalough on Sunday 13th November at 11.30 am 

COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM 

The Roundwood and District Community Council AGM will take place on Monday November 14th at 8pm in Roundwood Parish Hall. All are welcome. 

CHURCH  OPENING

Rota to Open and Close the Church in Roundwood: We are forming a group who would open and close the Church. We would like it if Parishioners would put their names forward and a roster will be created.  If enough people volunteer, this will not be a very big task.   We aim to open the church around 9 am and then close it as best suits you during the day.  Please contact Elizabeth Belton on 086 3636157 or call in to Maureen in the Office (01 2818384 ) 

45 CARD GAME 

The Halligan Family invite you to the 45 Card Game Birthday Remembrance for Paddy, in aid of Roundwood Cancer Support.  Sunday 23rd October 2022 in Roundwood Parish Hall.  Starting at 7pm Sharp. Raffle, Tea and Cakes.  €20 per person. 

TABLE QUIZ 

Roundwood Golf Society Table Quiz in aid of Roundwood Cancer Support in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on Friday 28th October 2022 at 8.00 pm. Your support will be appreciated. Items required for Spot Prizes/Raffle Prizes. All donations will be gratefully accepted 

PARISH SALE OF WORK 

The Sale of Work will take place on Sunday 4th December from 12 noon to 4 pm. 

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer support will be shortly unveiling our new website with updated information regarding our services. Cancer support drop-in centre new times are Monday and Friday 10am   until 12noon.  

WALKING GROUP 

The Roundwood Whizzers walking group continue to walk every Wednesday evening meeting at 7pm at the Roundwood Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to join in to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour. For further information please email info@roundwood.ie All welcome 

HISTORICAL SOCETY
The next Historical Society talk will be on Tuesday 25th October and 8pm in the Parish Hall,  James Morrisey (author, journalist and friend of Garech Browne) , will present the amazing archive ofCladdagh Records,  the unique musical and literary legacy of Garech Browne .

MENS SHED 

Roundwood Men’s Shed: Under the umbrella of Age Action Ireland and funded by Sport Ireland we are being encouraged to become involved in Walking Football. The programme involves 5 one-hour sessions delivered over 5 weeks. The only requirement is to be 50 plus. A Walking Football Coach is ready and willing to visit us to explain what is involved and to answer all our questions. Membership of the Shed is not a requirement. Please call or message 086 8650588 if you are interested or know someone who may be interested or drop into the Shed on a Tuesday morning between 10 and 12. Visitors are always welcome. Our Gentle Exercises continue on Tuesdays between 10 and 10.45 and all are welcome to come along. 

INDOOR BOWLS  

In Moneystown Community Centre, continuing every Monday at 8.30 pm.  Looking forward to seeing you there.  Beginners are very welcome.   

BADMINTON  

We are open for adults Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm in Aras An Tochar GAA Complex. We are open for Juvenile Secondary School students from 7.30pm until 9pm. Coaching to follow later in the season. 

UKULELE CHOIR 

A new Ukulele Choir for adult beginners will start on Tuesday mornings from 10am-11am, in the Parish Hall. Come learn a new instrument, sing for fun and socialise! Contact Linda on 087 9729956 for more information. 

SOCIAL WHIST 

Next Whist Wednesday October 19th at 8pm in the parish hall. All welcome to come and enjoy a night of cards with us.  

TABLE TENNIS 

We are back at the parish hall on Monday nights 7.30-9.30pm for table tennis all levels catered for. A fun way to keep fit. €5 per night. Contact Brian Higgins 085 118563 

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.  
  


MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 20th October 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. 
 

CRYSTAL THERAPY 

Hummingbird Haven Crystal Therapy. 1:1 appointments in the Annamoe Community Centre for Reiki and Crystal Healing therapy. An alternative & holistic approach to healing the mind, body & soul with Crystal infused Reiki. Combing both the crystals and Reiki together we work on balancing the main energy centers of the body known as the chakra‘s. This is a beautiful noninvasive treatment that has a bucket full of benefits to the body, mind and soul. For more information Contact Sue  – 0872750335 hummingbirdhaven01@yahoo.com 

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

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