Monthly Archives: January 2023

Roundwood & District News 30th of January 2023

It’s that time of year again! Some looking a bit older and, dare we say uglier than three years ago!! There are a limited number of tickets available so don’t miss out!

JACK & THE BEANSTALK PANTO 

Tickets for this year’s Roundwood Variety Group pantomime in the Brockagh Centre in Laragh on the 3rd, 4th & 5th of February are now on sale on www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com 

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on 29th January. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 4,10,12 & 29. There were eight match three winners, Michelle Farrell, Suzanne Greene, Hazel Byrne, Mick, Mary Douglas, Charlie Connolly, Rachel Brady and Aine Kavanagh.  Next week’s jackpot will be €26,500. 

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results of bridge on Monday 23rd  January North South. First: Seamus Kenneday & Padraig Gleeson, Second: Paddy O’Brien & Ger Lenihan. East West: First: Margaret Bolger & Maria Magee, Second: Gertie Fee & Bridie Nolan.. Well done all.  

SOCIAL WHIST

Next whist will be held on Wednesday 1st February starting at 8.00 pm in the New Parish Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of cards with us 

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 

20th to 24th April 2023 €675.00 P.P.S. Staying Hotel ASTRID near the main gate.Price includes flights, B&B Lunch + Dinner €100.00 Deposit before 30th January 2023

Remain to be paid by 15th February. For more details contact Susan O’Neill 087 627 3032

PRE-SCHOOL 

Jenny’s Pre-school is now accepting applications for 2023/2024/2025. Please contact the school on 086 8766301 or email: Jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com 

PILGRIMAGE 

Pilgrimage Medjugorje: April 22nd 2023, for a week, and October 4th 2023 for a week. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. Cost of both dates € 799.00. Insurance is optional. For more information and booking: Contact Group Leader – Mary King on 087 2185067 

TABLE TENNIS 

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 

45 CARD GAME 

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

INDOOR BOWLS  

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

Roundwood & District News 23rd of January 2023

HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Who were the Kennedys of Newtownmountkennedy? Where did they come from and how did they own so much land locally? What happened to their descendants? To find out these answers come along to our next talk presented by Therese Hicks on Tuesday 31st January in Roundwood Parish Hall at 8pm. Entrance €3 for members €5 non members.  

JACK & THE BEANSTALK PANTO 

Tickets for this year’s Roundwood Variety Group pantomime in the Brockagh Centre in Laragh on the 3rd, 4th & 5th of February are now on sale on www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com 

BINGO

The next Roundwood Active Retirement Bingo will take place on Sunday the 19th February 2023 at 3pm at Annamoe Community Centre. All family, friends and new residents are very welcome.

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on 22nd January. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 4,6,7 & 24. There were two match three winners Rosaleen Moran and Annette Hodgkinson, Next week’s jackpot will be €26,200. 

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results of bridge on Monday 16th January North South. First: Monica Brady & Marie Kavanagh, Second: Gertie Fee & Phil Power. Third: Ger Lenihan & Paddy O’Brien, East West: First: Maria Magee & Margaret Bolger, Second: Brid Clancy & Margaret Byrne Third: Clare Salley & Pamela Byrne. Well done all.  

SOCIAL WHIST

Results of Whist held 18th January. Top Score: Mary Pierce. First Gent: Tiny Shortt. First Lady; Nan Wolohan. Second Gent: Monica Brady. Second Lady; May Kenna. First Half: Maura McHugh. Second Half: Jimmy Molloy. Longest Sitting; Margaret Kennedy. Lowest Score: Patrica Byrne. Raffle prizes won by: Ann Pierce, May Kenna, Margaret Kennedy, Maura McHugh, Tiny Shortt and Patrica Byrne. Next whist will be held on Wednesday 1st February starting at 8.00 pm in the New Parish Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of cards with us 

PRE-SCHOOL 

Jenny’s Pre-school is now accepting applications for 2023/2024/2025. Please contact the school on 086 8766301 or email: Jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com 

PILGRIMAGE 

Pilgrimage Medjugorje: April 22nd 2023, for a week, and October 4th 2023 for a week. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. Cost of both dates € 799.00. Insurance is optional. For more information and booking: Contact Group Leader – Mary King on 087 2185067 

TABLE TENNIS 

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 

45 CARD GAME 

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

INDOOR BOWLS  

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

Roundwood & District News 16th of January 2023

Looking frosty in them there hills – mind how you go!

JACK & THE BEANSTALK PANTO 

Tickets for this year’s Roundwood Variety Group pantomime in the Brockagh Centre in Laragh on the 3rd, 4th & 5th of February are now on sale on www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com 

LOTTO RESULTS

Results of the lotto draw held on Monday January 16th, 2023. There was no jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 4, 09 ,15 & 23. There were eight match three winners, Mary Vickers, Sophie Maybury, Pauline Heatly, Sean & Ali, D.Lowe, John Byrne, Sharon & Joe and Patrica Byrne. Next week’s jackpot will be €25,900. 

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results of bridge on Monday 9th January North South. First: Maria Magee & Margaret Bolger, Second: Monica Brady & Gertie Fee. Third: Catherine Halligan & Diane McHugh, East West: First: John Loscher & Kay Plunkett, Second: Teresa Leahy & Marion Davis. Third: Mairead Fallon & Margaret Byrne. Well done all.  

SOCIAL WHIST 

Social Whist in Roundwood Wednesday 18th January starting at 8.00 pm in the New Parish Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of cards with us 

PILGRIMAGE 

Pilgrimage Medjugorje: April 22nd 2023, for a week, and October 4th 2023 for a week. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. Cost of both dates € 799.00. Insurance is optional. For more information and booking: Contact Group Leader – Mary King on 087 2185067 

UKULELE LESSONS 

Following on from the super success of our Tuesday morning Adult Ukulele class, I will be adding an extra evening class in the new year on Tuesday evenings in Roundwood Parish Hall. Classes will run every week from 10.00-11.00am and 6.30-7.30pm. 

The Adult Beginner class is open to everyone and anyone, but mostly to those who would love to sing and learn an instrument but have never taken the plunge before! 

This is a great opportunity to sing for fun, learn something new and take some time out for yourself. Please contact Linda on 087-9729956 for more information and to book your place. 

TABLE TENNIS 

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 

45 CARD GAME 

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

INDOOR BOWLS  

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