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Roundwood & District News 1st July 2024

RIVER WALK

East Wicklow Rivers Trust invites you to a walk along the Vartry Reservoir onTuesday 16th July at 8pm. The walk will follow the woodland trail that includes the embankment, the route of the old Vartry River and the steep-sided cut that joins theupper and lower reservoirs. Birds that could be seen include Grey Heron, Kingfisher, Little Grebe, Moorhen and many more Booking via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vartry-river-birdwatching-walk-tickets-929849052547 

Derralossary Church Work Party

A Work Party will be held on Saturday 27th July in Derralossary Churchyard from
10:00 to 16:00 to continue the work of maintaining and improving the graveyard in advance of
Heritage Week.  The information and grave locations stands were installed some months ago
and we are engaging with the Tánaiste’s office and Dept of Defence regarding an event on
Sunday 17th November which is the 50th anniversary of the death in office of President Erskine
Childers. Strimmers (with petrol and plenty of cutting line), rakes, a few lawnmowers and the
odd saw will come in handy.
if you have any queries please just call Mervyn on 086 8227998.
Hoping to see you on July 27th.

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on Sunday 30th June. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were: 4, 8, 9 & 13. There were 14 match three winners. Donal Vickers, Michael Kenna, Bernie Byrne, J.K.L.M. Joe Tyndell, Christine, Richie Cullen, P McDonald, Andrew Carstairs, Mick Kinsella, Margaret Byrne, Caroline Hendrick, Shirley Farrell and Sarah Evans.  Next week’s jackpot will be €23,500. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of whist held on June 26th. Top Score: Jimmy Molloy. First Gent: Tiny Shortt. Second Gent: Shay Brady. First Lady: Nan Wolohan. Second Lady: Maura McHugh. First Half: Margaret Kennedy. Second Half: May Kenna. Longest Sitting: Mick Whelan. Lowest Score: Ann Pierce. Raffle won by: May Kenna, Nan Wolohan and Jimmy Molloy. Next Whist Wednesday July 10th in the Parish Hall at 8pm. 

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns from 11am to 4pm in the parish hall. Eggs, honey, jams, baking, plants, flowers, candles, soaps, waxmelts, bathbombs, knitwear, toys, photography, jewellery,  artificial flower arrangements, ceramics and much more. 

Please support this initiative from local producers and crafters.

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support office is open every Monday and Friday from ten to twelve o clock for anyone who needs advice or help when dealing with Cancer.   

MUSIC BREAK 

Westport Country Music Break 6-day Tour, from 20th to 25th October 2024. Music includes Declan Nerney, Trevor Mayles, Shaun Carrigan and more. Day tours; day tour Achill Island, Castlebar, Doolaugh Valley & Kylmore. Optional trip to Knock on free day. 5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Westport Woods Hotel. Price €549 pp sharing / €125 extra for Single room. For more information contact Susan at 087-6273032. €200 deposit before 15th July. Full payment by 1st September 2024. 

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 4thJuly 2024 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.    

45 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 the paper.     

  

 

 

Roundwood & District News 17th June 2024

MUSIC IN CALARY

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE: Ella Nagy (piano) and Sulamita Pyvovar (piano) will play pieces by JS Bach, Cesar Franck and Franz Liszt. They will conclude the concert by playing a duet. 

SATURDAY 22 JUNE: “Ina Boyle and her World”. Orla Shannon (soprano), David Scott (baritone) and Aileen Cahill (piano) will perform a selection of songs written by Ina Boyle to celebrate the songbook of the Enniskerry composer, which was published in 2023. 

Music in Calary is delighted to be able to welcome all of these performers and we would also like to thank Wicklow County Council for their support. 

As usual, the concerts will begin at 8 pm with free parking available. If you wish to book tickets, which are €18 and €15 for concessions, or for further information, please email derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Result of the whist held on June 12th. Top Score: Maura McHugh. First Gent: Margaret Kennedy. Second Gent: Marie Magee. First Lady: May Kenna. Second Lady: Patricia Byrne. First Half: Shay Brady. Second Half: Mary Pierce. Longest Sitting: Catherine Doyle. Lowest Score: Monica Brady. Raffle won by Nan Wolohan, May Kenna and Tiny Shortt. Next Whist Wednesday June 26th in the Parish Hall at 8pm. 

LOTTO 

Results of draw held on Sunday 16th June. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were: 13, 19, 21 & 22. There were seven match three winners. Molly Byrne, Christine Price, M & M Belton, Collette Connolly, Caroline Campion, Patricia Kavanagh and Adrienne Gaskin.  Next week’s jackpot will be €22,900. 

BLESSING OF GRAVES 

Glendalough: Friday 21st June at 7pm 

MINING HERITAGE EVENT 

Mining Heritage Event: An event to celebrate the workers and rich heritage of the Glendasan mines is planned for Sunday 23rd June 2024 at 3pm. This event is hosted by Robbie Carter, Honorary President of “The Glens of Lead” in association with the Wicklow Mountains National Park. A historic “mine bogie” artefact has been returned to the valley,where it operated during the 1940s and 50s, bringing the story of this historic industrial landscape back to life.  

All are welcome to this event, particularly relatives of deceased miners. Transport will be provided from the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh (parking charge may apply) at 2pm for transfer to the mine site. Booking is required to ensure adequate transport can be arranged. Please reserve your spot by calling the Information office of the Wicklow Mountains National Park on 0404-45425. 

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns from 11am to 4pm in the parish hall. 

Eggs, honey, jams, baking, plants, flowers, candles, soaps, waxmelts, bathbombs, knitwear, toys, photography, jewellery,  artificial flower arrangements, ceramics and much more.
Please support this initiative from local producers and crafters.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Active Retirement exercise class by SielBleuIreland extended dates every Thursday at the Roundwood Parish Hall from 12:30-13:30pm.  All welcome, 10 euro per session 

Next Bingo  Sunday July 21st in the Annamoe Centre.  

Trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery Monday 29th July 2024 still places available Prices: €90 per person contact Mary at0876595381for further details. 

Annual Holiday 

Donegal 30th September to the 4th Oct 2024 still places available Now taking deposits contact Mary at 0876595381for further details Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single Room Supplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) = €550 euro. Price includesTransfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Coach

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support office is open every Monday and Friday from ten to twelve o clock for anyone who needs advice or help when dealing with Cancer.   

MEDITATION CLASSES 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness.
Sound Bath & Breathe Work – Thursday 27th June of June @ Annamoe Centre immerse yourself in an evening of sound with crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls & so much more using our breath to guide us into a deeply relaxing state. Time 7:30pm-9:00pm

Reiki 1:1 Healings available morning & evenings appointments.
Booking is essential for these events please contact Sue 087 2750335 for booking & more info.

MUSIC BREAK 

Westport Country Music Break 6-day Tour, from 20th to 25th October 2024. Music includes Declan Nerney, Trevor Mayles, Shaun Carrigan and more. Day tours; day tour Achill Island, Castlebar, Doolaugh Valley & Kylmore. Optional trip to Knock on free day. 5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Westport Woods Hotel. Price €549 pp sharing / €125 extra for Single room. For more information contact Susan at 087-6273032. €200 deposit before 15th July. Full payment by 1st September 2024. 

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday20th June 2024 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.    

45 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 the paper.     

  

 

Roundwood & District News 10th June 2024


MUSIC IN CALARY
 

The following concerts will take place during June: 

SATURDAY 15 JUNE: Lance Coburn (piano) and Miriam Roycroft (cello) will perform pieces by Rachmaninov, Bax and Vaughan Williams. 

 WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE: Ella Nagy (piano) and Sulamita Pyvovar (piano) will play pieces by JS Bach, Cesar Franck and Franz Liszt. They will conclude the concert by playing a duet. 

SATURDAY 22 JUNE: “Ina Boyle and her World”. Orla Shannon (soprano), David Scott (baritone) and Aileen Cahill (piano) will perform a selection of songs written by Ina Boyle to celebrate the songbook of the Enniskerry composer, which was published in 2023. 

Music in Calary is delighted to be able to welcome all of these performers and we would also like to thank Wicklow County Council for their support. 

As usual, the concerts will begin at 8 pm with free parking available. If you wish to book tickets, which are €18 and €15 for concessions, or for further information, please email derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118. 

TABLE QUIZ  

An Tóchar GAA Ladies Team Table Quiz hosted by Martin and Karen Byrne on Friday 14th June in Kavanagh’s Vartry House starting at 8.30 pm. Guaranteed to be great fun.  Table of 4 – €40.  Raffle on the night.   

LOTTO 

Results of draw held on Sunday 9th June. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were: 3, 19, 21 & 22. There were eleven match three winners. Millie & Sadie, Jimmy Honda 50, Amelda Kavanagh, Collette Connolly, J & A Doyle, C & P Grant, P Grant, P & T Grant, Veronica Doyle and J.E.T.S.  Next week’s jackpot will be €22,600. 

ANNAMOE RAMBLING HOUSE 

Our next Rambling House/Storynight in the Annamoe Centre will be on Friday June 14th @ 8pm. Entry by donation and all are welcome. Eircode A98EH04, any queries to 086-8749092. 

BLESSING OF GRAVES 

Blessing of the Graves. Roundwood: Friday 14th June at 7 pm. Brockagh: Sunday 16th June after 11.30 am Mass. Glendalough: Friday 21st June at 7pm 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next Whist Wednesday June 12th in the Parish Hall at 8pm. 

CREATIVE HUB MARKET 

Roundwood Creative Hub Market returns from 11am to 4pm in the parish hall. Eggs, honey, jams, baking, plants, flowers, candles, soaps, waxmelts, bathbombs, knitwear, toys, photography, jewellery,  artificial flower arrangements, ceramics and much more. Please support this initiative from local producers and crafters. 

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

Next Bingo takes place on Sunday June 16th at 3 pm in Annamoe Community Centre. All Welcome 

Trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery Monday 29th July 2024. Annual Holiday. Donegal 30th September to the 4th Oct 2024. Now taking deposits contact Mary at 087 6595381for further details. Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel,Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single Room Supplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) = €550 Price includes Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Coach.  

Now taking bookings for the Autumn Holiday Trip to Donegal – 30th September to 4th October 2024 Now taking deposits; contact Mary at 0876595381 for further details. There is still a small number of places available. Hotel: The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Rate: €450 per person sharing. Single Room Supplement: €25 per night. (Maximum 6 Singles) – €550. The price includes Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Coach 

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support office is open every Monday and Friday from ten to twelve o clock for anyone who needs advice or help when dealing with Cancer.   

MEDITATION CLASSES 

Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness. Join me for two very exciting events happening at the Annamoe Centre Co. Wicklow. Thursday 13th of June Haven Circle @ Annamoe Centre an evening to relax let go and enjoy a guided meditation & lots more.
Time 7:30-9:00pm

Sound Bath & Breathe Work – Thursday 27th June of June @ Annamoe Centre immerse yourself in an evening of sound with crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls & so much more using our breath to guide us into a deeply relaxing state. Time 7:30pm-9:00pm

Reiki 1:1 Healings available morning & evenings appointments.
Booking is essential for these events please contact Sue 087 2750335 for booking & more info.

MUSIC BREAK 

Westport Country Music Break 6-day Tour, from 20th to 25th October 2024. Music includes Declan Nerney, Trevor Mayles, Shaun Carrigan and more. Day tours; day tour Achill Island, Castlebar, Doolaugh Valley & Kylmore. Optional trip to Knock on free day. 5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Westport Woods Hotel. Price €549 pp sharing / €125 extra for Single room. For more information contact Susan at 087-6273032. €200 deposit before 15th July. Full payment by 1st September 2024. 

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday20th June 2024 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.    

45 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 the paper.