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Roundwood & District News 16th of May 2022

Peacock butterfly on dandelion flower

LOTTO   

Results of the draw held on Sunday 15th March. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 11,14, 24 & 28. There was one match three winner, Peter Byrne. Next week’s jackpot will be €16,600. 

TABLE QUIZ  

There is a Table Quiz in the Coach House on Friday May 20th, starting at 8.30 pm, hosted by the An Tóchar men’s teams.  Table of 4 – €40, raffle on the night.  Always guaranteed to be great craic. 

TEENAGE DISCO  

In the GAA Hall on Friday May 28th for 2nd – 4th years from 7.30 – 11 pm.  Keep an eye on our Instagram/Facebook for further updates – antochargaa 

CEILI 

An Tóchar U12 girls are holding a Ceili in the Parish Hall on Friday 3rd June from 8-10pm.  Get those dancing shoes on! 

GOLF SOCIETY 

Results of our outing to Tulfarris Golf Club on May 7th. Overall winners, First: Resse Scott 37pts. Second: Eoin Mason 37pts. Third: Mick O’Rourke 36pts. Fourth: David Bury 33pts. Fifth: Niall Gaffney 32pts. Class 1 First: Ciaran Keenan 30pts, Second Simon Carroll 29pts. Class 2 First: John Dowling 26pts, Second David Power 25pts. Class 3 First: Angela Singleton 31pts, Second Betty Doyle 31pts. Visitor’s Prize: Shane Keenan 31pts. Front Nine: Mark Keenan 19pts. Back Nine Cory Byrne 17pts. Nearest the Pin: Tim Cronin. Congratulations to all our winners.  

SCHOOL CENTENARY 

St Laurence O’Toole’s National School will be celebrating its Centenary in 2023. This is a wonderful milestone and a great opportunity for both the school and the whole community to celebrate the rich history and development of our national school and also, celebrate our current school and all the pupils, teachers, staff and families who are involved with it.A preliminary meeting has been held between the Roundwood Historical Society and interested staff members in the school to begin to make plans for how we will celebrate the Centenary. Over the coming year, we will be gathering ideas, memorabilia, stories, pictures, documents etc and working towards a wonderful celebration of our school. We are reaching out to members of the community who may be interested in helping out as we make preparations for the Centenary, or who may have artefacts, stories or just enthusiasm for the event to please make contact with us. 

Anyone interested in more information or wanting to get involved in these early stages, can make contact with one of the following people: Claire Chambers, Roundwood Historical Society -Sinéad Sharkey, Principal of Roundwood NS -Trish Brady, Committee Member -Eavan Cullen, Committee Member -Sheila Donelon, Committee Member -Roisín Foot O’Connor, Committee Member -Eileen Molloy, Committee Member -Joanne Neville, Committee Member -Nicole Comyn, Committee Member – We look forward to hearing from you. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next whist will be held on Wednesday May18th at 8pm. 

JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL 

Jenny’s pre -school Moneystown has a limited number of places left for September 2022 and are now taking enrolments for 2023. Enquiries to jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com 

BINGO 

Active Retirement Bingo will take place on Sunday 22nd May at 3 pm in Annamoe Community Hall. Everyone is welcome. 

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.
 

45 CARD GAME 

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

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 19th May 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. 
 

CANCER SUPPORT 
 

Our centre is now open. Hospital transport is being provided as per usual. Counselling for cancer sufferers and their family is available. Reflexology, massage and other therapies are available also. If you would like any further information regarding any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us on 086 1534011 or call into the office for a chat. 
 

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 Notes – 9th of May 2022

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FThe Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society have been invited to Wicklow Library and Archives for a private visit on Tuesday 17 May 7pm promptly. Punctuality essential, so please leave plenty of time for parking.

Finally, we get the chance to see the new Library and Archive facilities in Wicklow Town, our earlier visit being cancelled by Covid. As a  bonus attendees with receive a private viewing of the 1921 Treaty exhibition organised by the National Archives. 

The new Library and Archive is on the corner of the Mall and Salt House Lane. 

LOTTO

Results of lotto draw held on Sunday 8th May. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were 4,5,8,& 26. There were four match three winners, Breda O’Sullivan, Philip Mcdonald, T. S. B Cowman and Esther Byrne. Nxt week’s jackpot will be €16,300.

SCHOOL CENTENARY 

St Laurence O’Toole’s National School will be celebrating its Centenary in 2023. This is a wonderful milestone and a great opportunity for both the school and the whole community to celebrate the rich history and development of our national school and also, celebrate our current school and all the pupils, teachers, staff and families who are involved with it.A preliminary meeting has been held between the Roundwood Historical Society and interested staff members in the school to begin to make plans for how we will celebrate the Centenary. Over the coming year, we will be gathering ideas, memorabilia, stories, pictures, documents etc and working towards a wonderful celebration of our school. We are reaching out to members of the community who may be interested in helping out as we make preparations for the Centenary, or who may have artefacts, stories or just enthusiasm for the event to please make contact with us. 

Anyone interested in more information or wanting to get involved in these early stages, canmake contact with one of the following people: Claire Chambers, Roundwood Historical Society -Sinéad Sharkey, Principal of Roundwood NS -Trish Brady, Committee Member -Eavan Cullen, Committee Member -Sheila Donelon, Committee Member -Roisín Foot O’Connor, Committee Member -Eileen Molloy, Committee Member -Joanne Neville, Committee Member -Nicole Comyn, Committee Member – We look forward to hearing from you. 

WHIST RESULTS  

Results of Whist held on Wednesday May 4th. Top Score: Kay Plunkett. First Lady: May Kenna. Second Lady: Ann Wolohan. First Gent: Martin Byrne. Second Gent: Mary Pierce. First Half: Patrica Byrne. Second Half: Marie Magee. Longest Sitting: Tiney Shortt. Lowest Score: Ann Pierce. Raffle Prizes won by Mary Pierce, Maura McHugh, May Kenna & Richie Cullen. Next whist will be held on Wednesday May 18th at 8pm.   

NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY WEEK 

National Biodiversity Week – Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd May. All events take place in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. To book any of these events email wickloweducationcentre@housing.gov.ie

Dawn Chorus walks: Sunday 15th & Wednesday 18th at 4.30am.Learn to identify some of our birds by their song in Glendalough. Free, but booking essential.

Wildflower ramble:Thursday 19th at 11am.Discover our spring wildflowers and their associated folklore. Free, but booking essential.

Bumblebee Identification Walk: Friday 20th.Find out more about these fascinating insects on World Bee Day. Free, but booking essential.

Conservation Hike: Sunday 22nd at 10am.Take a hike with a National Park guide discussing conservation issues. Free, but booking essential. To book any of these events email wickloweducationcentre@housing.gov.ie 

Family Biodiversity Treasure Hunt, daily 14th to 22nd..Free and available from the National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough (open 10am to 5.30pm). No booking required.

BINGO 

Active Retirement Bingo will take place on Sunday 22nd May at 3 pm in Annamoe Community Hall. Everyone is welcome. 

JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL 

Jenny’s pre -school Moneystown has a limited number of places left for September 2022 and are now taking enrolments for 2023. Enquiries to jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com 

HELP FOR UKRAINE 

Are you interested in hosting a refugee for a few weeks or a few months? Or is there any other way you feel you could help a refugee when they arrive? We are trying to develop a local network in the Roundwood district. A welcoming face is always appreciated. If you would like to help in any way, please contact Anne Byrne (087) 292 5259, Claire 087 272 1110 or Siobhán 087 980 6943.  A Whatsapp group is being set up if you would like to be included. 

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.
 

TEXT ALERT SERVICE  

Following on the recent spate of robberies in the area it’s a good time to remind people of the presence of the Roundwood & District Text Alert Service. This service has been in operation since 2014 and has proven to be of great benefit. The Gardaí send out short text alerts regarding issues of importance to the community such as suspicious activities, break-ins, events likely to impact on the community, etc. 

A contribution of €10.00 is requested on joining the scheme. This covers the cost of the texts and running the scheme. It is very easy to join. Pick up a form in Roundwood Parish Hall or download it here http://www.roundwood.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TA-Sign-Up-Form.pdf. Fill in your details and pop it into the Roundwood Lotto Box above the ATM machine in Centra Roundwood. If you have changed your phone number since you signed up to the text alert service please email your name and new telephone number to info@roundwood.ie so that your details can be updated. Any queries please email info@roundwood.ie 

45 CARD GAME 

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

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 19th May 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. 
 

CANCER SUPPORT 

Our centre is now open. Hospital transport is being provided as per usual. Counselling for cancer sufferers and their family is available. Reflexology, massage and other therapies are available also. If you would like any further information regarding any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us on 086 1534011 or call into the office for a chat.
 

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 3rd of May 2022

Don’t mow – let them grow!

LOTTO  

Results of the draw held on Sunday 1st May. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 12, 16, 23 & 29. There were two match three winners. Christine Dunleavy and Annie Rafter. Next week’s jackpot will be €16,000. 

JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL 

jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.comJenny’s pre -school Moneystown has a limited number of places left for September 2022 and are now taking enrolments for 2023. Enquiries by email to jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com

GOLF SOCIETY 

Results of Roundwood Golf Society recent outing to Powerscourt. First, Ian McAuley 40pts. Second, Sean Bury 35pts. Third, Kurt Murphy 33pts. Fourth, Gerard Kenna 33pts. Fifth, Aaron Roche 32pts. Class 1 First, Simon Carroll 32pt. Second, Paul Gaskin 32pts. Class 2 First, Enda Kavanagh 30pts. Second, Peter Ward 29pts. Class 3, First Michael Kenna 31pts. Second, Mick Tobin 29pts. Front Nine, Richard Cullen 19pts. Back Nine, Valerie Brennan 17pts. Visitor’s Prize, Shane Keenan. Nearest the Pin, George Byrne. Well done to all the winners next outing is to Tulfarris Golf Club on Saturday 7th May.  

HELP FOR UKRAINE 

Are you interested in hosting a refugee for a few weeks or a few months? Or is there any other way you feel you could help a refugee when they arrive? We are trying to develop a local network in the Roundwood district A welcoming face is always appreciated. If you would like to help in any way, please contact Anne Byrne (087) 292 5259, Claire 087 272 1110 or Siobhán 087 980 6943.  A Whatsapp group is being set up if you would like to be included. 

WHIST  

SET DANCING  

Next whist will be held on Wednesday May 4th with a new starting time of 8pm.  

 
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. 
 

TEXT ALERT SERVICE  

 
Following on the recent spate of robberies in the area it’s a good time to remind people of the presence of the Roundwood & District Text Alert Service. This service is in operation since 2014 and has proven to be of great benefit. The Gardaí send out short text alerts regarding issues of importance to the community such as suspicious activities, break-ins, events likely to impact on the community, etc.  

A contribution of €10.00 is requested on joining the scheme. This covers the cost of the texts and running the scheme. It is very easy to join. Pick up a form in Roundwood Parish Hall or download it here http://www.roundwood.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TA-Sign-Up-Form.pdf. Fill in your details and pop it into the Roundwood Lotto Box above the ATM machine in Centra Roundwood. If you have changed your phone number since you signed up to the text alert service please email your name and new telephone number to info@roundwood.ie so that your details can be updated. Any queries please email info@roundwood.ie 

45 CARD GAME 

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

INDOOR BOWLS 

 
Indoor Bowls has resumed in Annamoe Centre on Tuesday nights at 8pm. New members welcome. 
 
 

MOBILE LIBRARY 

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 5th May 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. 
 

CANCER SUPPORT 
 

Our centre is now open. Hospital transport is being provided as per usual. Counselling for cancer sufferers and their family is available. Reflexology, massage and other therapies are available also. If you would like any further information regarding any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us on 086 1534011 or call into the office for a chat. 
 

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