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Roundwood & District News 26th May 2025

LOCAL DIRECTORY 

The Roundwood and District Community Council are compiling a local directory of all the organisations, clubs, associations, activities, etc., taking place in the Roundwood- Moneystown area. 

The details required include name of group/activities, contact name, contact number, email, website and similar details. A sentence about your group can be added if it’snot obvious please! By submitting the details, you are consenting to having these details printed in a booklet to be circulated in the area. 

This local directory forms part of the Biodiversity Tidy Towns Group’s ‘Welcome Wings project’ to help disseminate information to new and not so new residents!

Please email the details to info@roundwood.ie or pop them into the Roundwood Lotto box above the ATM in Centra in an envelope marked Welcome Wings. Last date for receiving this information is Wednesday 4th of June

LOTTO 

Result of draw held on Sunday May 25th. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were, 3, 13, 14 & 22. There were six match three winners. Dympma Power, Gina Vickers, Rosie McAulay, Robert Archer, Rita Nash and Mick. Next week’sjackpot will be €20,200.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES 

Brockagh – Sunday 25th May after 11.30 am Mass, Glendalough – Friday 13th June at 7pm. Roundwood – Friday 20th June at 7 pm

WESTPORT MUSIC BREAK 

Unfortunately, the trip to Westport is now cancelled. Contact: Susan at 087 627 3032if you need more information.

JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL OPEN DAY 

Jenny’s Pre-school Open Day for new children for September 2025 & 2026 takes place on Friday 6th June from 10.30 am to 11.30 am

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Next Bingo at 3pm Annamoe Community Centre Sunday June 15th all Welcome. The 2025 membership is now due. Trip to Mayo totally full now.

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next Whist will take place on Wednesday May 28th starting at 8.00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of cards with us. 

HOLISTIC WELLNESS 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Wellness. A range of holistic treatments available with appointments to suit your schedule. From Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Sound Healing to Breathwork. Are you looking to improve your sleep, reduce stress & anxiety, find relief from headache’s & congestion, deepen your connection & allow yourself to fully rest & recover? Based in the beautiful surrounds of Annamoe I support you in giving yourself “permission to rest “For more information & bookings please contact Sue 087-2750335 www.hummingbirdhaven.ie 

GLENDALOUGH HERMITAGE CENTRE 

Pilgrim Walks Saturday 31st May 2025 

Following the tradition of pilgrimage, a series of walks has been organised to mark St Kevin’s Day in Glendalough. Participants will walk towards Glendalough following a choice of 8 different routes which will merge along the way with other walkers from the same area. 

Area A 

Route 1 Glenmalure: Leader: Carmel O Toole 087 4165298

Route 2: Ballinabarney/Greenane Leaders: Sean Dunne 086 8937650

Jimmy Devitt 087 7832870

Area B 

Route 3: Annamoe: Leader: Robbie Carter 085 8118198

Route 4: Glenmacnass: Leader: Ann Nolan 086 0851665

Area C 

Route 5: Trooperstown Leader: Andrew Doyle 086 8370088

Route 6: Clara Vale Leader: Ann O Brien 085 1102220

Route 7 Rathdrum Leader: Anne Savage 087 7936818

Area D 

Route 8: Wicklow Gap Leader: Sr Breda Ahearn 087 2446601

If you’re thinking of walking all you need to do is- 

Pick one of the routes and then contact the group leader who will give you the details on the route’s length, starting time, location etc. Each person will walk all or part of their chosen route finishing with a ‘gathering’ of walkers sharing refreshments at the Hermitage Centre near St Kevin’s Church, Laragh after 2pm 

CARD GAME 

45 Card Game: every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 pm. 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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for paper. the     

  

 

 

Roundwood & District News 19th May 2025


LOTTO 

Result of draw held on Sunday May 18th. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were, 7, 22, 24 & 29. There were three match three winners. C.D.J.T, Shane Keogh and Katherina Flynn. Next week’s jackpot will be €19,900.

MUSIC IN CALARY 

There will be a concert in Calary Church at 8 pm on Saturday 24th May when Anna Cashell (violin) and Aisling Ennis (harp) will perform at the John Medlycott Memorial concert. If you would like to book tickets or for further information, please email derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118. 

Tickets for the concert are €18 and €15 for concessions and may be paid for by cash, cheque or card at the door. Music in Calary would also like to acknowledge the support of Wicklow County Council  

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES 

Brockagh – Sunday 25th May after 11.30 am Mass, Glendalough – Friday 13th June at 7pm. Roundwood – Friday 20th June at 7 pm

WHIST  

Results of the whist held on May 14th. Top Score: Jimmy Molloy & Ann Pierce (shared). Second Gent: Mick Whelan. First Lady: Patricia Byrne. Second Lady: Catherine Doyle. First Half: Margaret Kennedy. Second Half: Maura McHugh. Longest Sitting: Mary Pierce. Lowest Score Marie Magee. Raffle Prizes: Tiny Shortt, May Kenna and Marie Magee. Next Whist will take place on Wednesday May 28thstarting at 8.00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of cards with us. 

HOLISTIC WELLNESS 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Wellness. A range of holistic treatments available with appointments to suit your schedule. From Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Sound Healing to Breathwork. Are you looking to improve your sleep, reduce stress & anxiety, find relief from headache’s & congestion, deepen your connection & allow yourself to fully rest & recover? Based in the beautiful surrounds of Annamoe I support you in giving yourself “permission to rest “For more information & bookings please contact Sue 087-2750335 www.hummingbirdhaven.ie 

GLENDALOUGH HERMITAGE CENTRE 

Pilgrim Walks Saturday 31st May 2025 

Following the tradition of pilgrimage, a series of walks has been organised to mark St Kevin’s Day in Glendalough. Participants will walk towards Glendalough following a choice of 8 different routes which will merge along the way with other walkers from the same area. 

Area A 

Route 1 Glenmalure: Leader: Carmel O’Toole 087 4165298

Route 2: Ballinabarney/Greenane Leaders: Sean Dunne 086 8937650  Jimmy Devitt 087 7832870

Area B 

Route 3: Annamoe: Leader: Robbie Carter 085 8118198

Route 4: Glenmacnass: Leader: Ann Nolan 086 0851665

Area C 

Route 5: Trooperstown Leader: Andrew Doyle 086 8370088

Route 6: Clara Vale Leader: Ann O Brien 085 1102220

Route 7 Rathdrum Leader: Anne Savage 087 7936818

Area D 

Route 8: Wicklow Gap Leader: Sr Breda Ahearn 087 2446601

If you’re thinking of walking all you need to do is- Pick one of the routes and then contact the group leader who will give you the details on the route’s length, starting time, location etc 

Each person will walk all or part of their chosen route finishing with a ‘gathering’ of walkers sharing refreshments at the Hermitage Centre near St Kevin’s Church, Laragh after 2pm

CARD GAME 

45 Card Game: every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 pm. 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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for paper. the     

  

 

Roundwood & District News 12th May 2025


MUSIC IN CALARY
 

There will be a concert in Calary Church at 8 pm on Saturday 24th May when Anna Cashell (violin) and Aisling Ennis (harp) will perform at the John Medlycott Memorial concert. If you would like to book tickets or for further information, pleaseemail derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118. 

Tickets for the concert are €18 and €15 for concessions and may be paid for by cash, cheque or card at the door. Music in Calary would also like to acknowledge the support of Wicklow County Council  

HISTORICAL TALK 

Roundwood Historical Society. Roundwood Parish Hall, Tuesday 20th of May at 8.00 pm. Talk by Rob Goodbody ‘Stone Bridges of County Wicklow’

Local historian Rob Goodbody is a founder member of the Industrial Heritage Association of Ireland and has lectured widely and written many books and papers on antiquarian topics.  His classic book, Irish Stone Bridges – history and heritage (Irish Academic Press 1991), covers the period from AD 1000 to 1830.  In this illustrated talk, Rob will trace the history of the bridges of Co. Wicklow. While we drive over these bridges almost daily, we often don’t notice them. Our surviving, Wicklow stone bridges include some of high architectural quality and others very simple, but all with great character, contributing to the scenery of a river or railway. Admission is just €3 for members and €5 for non-members Existing and New Members are Welcome.

SHEEP DOG TRIALS 

Open Sheep Dog Trials will take place at Ballinacorbeg, Roundwood on Sunday 18th May, starting at 8.30am.  For further details, contact Adam Sharkey on 087 355 7548 

LOTTO 

Result of the draw held on Sunday May 11th. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were, 1, 14, 22 & 28. There were three match three winners.S.J.R.H.  Darragh Wolohan and Margaret Malone. Next week’s jackpot will be €19,600.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Next Bingo – Sunday 18th May in Annamoe Community Hall, starting at 3 pm All Welcome. Now taking deposits for our annual holiday (€200) spaces are limited so first come first served basis. Trip to Ballina County Mayo Monday 29th September to the 3rd of Oct 2025. Staying at the Great National Hotel. Cost €550 per person sharing, and €650 for a single room supplement. This cost includes bus pick up and drop off at Roundwood Parish Hall. Breakfast and dinner. Daily excursions on the luxury coach. Entertainment each night in the hotel. Call Mary at 087 6595381 for a booking

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES 

Brockagh – Sunday 25th May after 11.30 am Mass, Glendalough – Friday 13th June at 7pm. Roundwood – Friday 20th June at 7 pm

WESTPORT MUSIC BREAK 

October 16th-20th 5 Day Tour. Tour includes Achill Island, Castlebar & DooloughValley 

Price: €499 Per Person Sharing. €120 Extra for Single Room. Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Woods Hotel, Westport. Contact: Susan at 087 627 3032. Deposit of €200 before 1st August 2025

WHIST  RESULTS

Results of the whist held on April 30th. Top Score: Catherine Doyle. First Gent: Shay Brady. Second Gent: Jimmy Molloy. First Lady: Monica Brady. Second Lady: Maura McHugh. First Half: Mick Whelan. Second Half: Tiny Shortt. Longest Sitting: Ann Pierce. Lowest Score Marie Magee. Raffle Prizes: Shay Brady, Marie Magee, and Ann Pierce. Next Whist will take place on Wednesday May 14th starting at 8.00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of cards with us. 

HOLISTIC WELLNESS 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Wellness. A range of holistic treatments available with appointments to suit your schedule. From Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Sound Healing to Breathwork. Are you looking to improve your sleep, reduce stress & anxiety, find relief from headache’s & congestion, deepen your connection & allow yourself to fully rest & recover? Based in the beautiful surrounds of Annamoe I support you in giving yourself “permission to rest “For more information & bookings please contact Sue 087-2750335 www.hummingbirdhaven.ie 

CARD GAME 

45 Card Game: every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 pm. 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. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for paper. the