MUSIC IN CALARY
Musici
Ireland will play the first concert of Music in Calary’s 2023 series at 8 pm on
Thursday 11 May. Dianne Marshall (harp), Mia Cooper and Lidia
Jewloszewicz-Clarke (violins), Beth McNinch (viola) and Katie Tertell (cello)
will play pieces by Jessie Montgomery, Siobhan Cleary, Arnold Bax, Rebecca
Clarke, Valentin Silvestrov and Andre Caplet. The concert begins at 8 pm sharp.
For more information or to book tickets, which are €18
and €15 for concessions, please ring John (01) 2818146 or email derekneilson11@gmail.com
100 YEARS
Roundwood National School is celebrating 100 years this year and are collecting photos over the 100 years. If you have 6th class group photos, junior infants group photos, group photos of confirmations, communions, group outings and special events or any other items of interest in relation to the schools, please contact paulineheatly@gmail.com
LOTTO
Results of the draw held on 8th May. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 3, 21, 25 & 26. There were three match three winners, Robert Cullen, Louise Foley and The P.P. There will be no draw next week, the next draw will be held on May 21st and the jackpot will be €10,600.
SOCIAL WHIST
Next whist is Wednesday May 10th at 8pm on the Parish Hall.
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES
Glendalough Cemetery – Friday 12th May at 8 pm. Roundwood Cemetery – Friday 16th June at 7.30 pm
HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN HOLISTIC HEALING & WELLNESS
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BAT WALK
As part of the development of a Community Biodiversity Action Plan for Roundwood a bat walk will take place on Tuesday the 23rd of May starting from outside the Parish Hall at 9pm. All members of the community will be most welcome.
SPRING CLEAN
Roundwood Tidy Towns have registered for the National Spring Clean again this year. If you wish to do a litter pick in your area send an email to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040 so we can get bags, gloves, etc. to you.
NATURE SPOTTING
Help us with our Roundwood & District Community Biodiversity Action Plan by submitting your sightings of birds, insects, mammals, flowers and all the wildlife you see in the area on the National Biodiversity Database https://records.biodiversityireland.ie/ . There’s lots of help with identification online, so get spotting and recording! The National Biodiversity Data Centre works to make biodiversity data and information more freely available in order to better understand and assist the protection of Ireland’s biodiversity. By recording your sighting you are adding to this important scientific knowledge through citizen science. There is also a county league. Wicklow is currently 6th so let’s see can we help move Wicklow up that table!
MOBILE LIBRARY
Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 18th May from 10am 4th 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.
JOHNSTOWN CASTLE TOUR
There will be a day trip to Johnstown castle Wexford on Saturday 27th May 2023. Leaving Roundwood at 8.30 am via Ashford. Price includes tea scones on arrival. Tickets to castle garden museum bus and car show and dinner on the way home. Price €90 names ASAP. To book contact Susan on 0876273032
PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimage Medjugorje October 4th 2023 for a week. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. Cost of both dates is €799.00. Insurance is optional. For more information and booking: Contact Group Leader – Mary King on 087 2185067
45 CARD GAME
45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8pm. Teas served. All are 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