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Roundwood & District News 27th of March 2023

Fabulous displays of daffoldils on the highways and byways of the area at the moment. Well done to all the residents involved

LOTTO

The Lotto has been won! Congratulations to J.E.T.S who scooped the jackpot of €28,600 from the draw held on March 26th. The seller of the ticket was J Cullen. The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 21 & 26. There were four match three winners, Sean Kelly, Fiona Timmons, Ann & James and Mick Next week’s jackpot will be €10,000.

CANCER SUPPORT

Roundwood Cancer Support website can be found at www.roundwoodcancersupport.ie Here you will find out about all our services and up to date information about us. Also, our drop in centre is open Monday and Friday from 10 until 12 in the morning.

BRIDGE RESULTS

Results from 20th March. North / South. First: Catherine McGillicuddy and Monica Brady. Second: Ger Lehihan & Paddy O’Brien. East / West. First: Bridie Nolan and Gertie Fee Second: Rory Egan and Maria Magee.. Well done to all.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE

Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 16th April 2023. Leaving Rathdrum Square at 7.30am, via Moneystown, Roundwood Church at 8am. The cost is €80 pp including breakfast, dinner and bus all money to be paid by 10th April. To Book Contact Susan O’Neill at 087 627 3032.

SCOTTISH TOUR

There will be a 7 Day Tour of Scotland. Highlands & Islands from 23-29 July 2023. Places visited will be Irvine, Oban, Fort William, Mull, Iona, Sky and many more. Travelling with Mangan Tours Price €999.00 PP Sharing / €200 single room extra. To book, contact Susan at 087 627 3032.All money to be paid in full before the 1st June 2023.

JOHNSTOWN CASTLE TOUR

There will be a day trip to Johnstown Castle, Wexford on Saturday 27th May 2023. Leaving Roundwood 8:30a.m. via Ashford. Travelling with Mangan Tours Price includes Tea, scones on arrival, tickets to Castle Garden, museum, car show. Bus and dinner on the way home. Price €90.00 PP Sharing. To book, contact Susan at 087 627 3032.All money to be paid by the 1st May 2023.

SOCIAL WHIST

Next whist will be held on Wednesday March 29th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Active Retirement Easter Lunch Friday 31st of March. Call Mary on 087 6595381 if interested, as there are limited places.

PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage Medjugorje: April 22nd 2023, for a week, and 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

Roundwood & District News 20th of March 2023

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Roundwood and District Historical, Folklore and Archaeological Society’s next talk will be on Tuesday 28th March in the Parish Hall at 8pm. Yvonne Whitty, Community Archaeologist for Wicklow County Council, will discuss the story of the Moneycarroll burials at Newtownmountkennedy, who were laid to rest over 1500 years ago. All welcome.

LOTTO

Results of the draw held on March 19th. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 3, 19, 25 & 30 . There were two match three winners, Stephen Cunningham and Maisie McCormack Next week’s jackpot will be €28,600.

CANCER SUPPORT

Roundwood Cancer Support website can be found at www.roundwoodcancersupport.ie Here you will find out about all our services and up to date information about us. Also, our drop in centre is open Monday and Friday from 10 until 12 in the morning.

BRIDGE RESULTS

Results from 13th March. North / South. First: Seamus Kennedy and Declan O’Brien. Second: Marie Kavanagh and Monica Brady. East / West. First: Rory Egan and Maria Magee. Second: Kay Plunkett and John Loscher. Well done to all.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE

Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 16th April 2023. Leaving Rathdrum Square at 7.30am, via Moneystown, Roundwood Church at 8am. The cost is €80 pp including breakfast, dinner and bus all money to be paid by 10th April. To Book Contact Susan O’Neill at 087 627 3032.

SOCIAL WHIST

Results of the whist held on March 15th. Top Score: Monica Brady, First Gent: Evelyn O’Neill, Second Gent: Kay Plunkett, First Lady: Catherine Doyle, Second Lady: Nan Wolohan, First Half: Jimmy Molloy, Second Half: Richie Cullen, Longest Sitting: Tiney Shortt, Lowest Score: Mary Pierce. Raffle Prizes: Marie Magee, Ann Pierce, Catherine Doyle and Mary Pierce, Next whist will be held on Wednesday March 29th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Active Retirement Easter Lunch Friday 31st of March. Call Mary on 087 6595381 if interested, as there are limited places.

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

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

Roundwood & District News 13th of March 2023


‘And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.’ Daffoldils by William Wordswoth

DAFFODIL DAY  

There will be a collection for Daffodil Day outside Roundwood Church on Saturday evening the 18th of March and outside  Moneystown Church on Sunday morning the 19th of March. Thank you for your continued support. L

LOTTO  
  

Results of the draw held on March 12th. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 5, 17, 22 & 30. There were seven match three winners, John Byrne, Gerry Ellis, Luke Devlin, Imelda Turner, Gillian Kennedy, John Doyle, Liz and Ollie.  Next week’s jackpot will be €28,300. 

CEILI MÓR  

Ceili Mór in Roundwood parish hall on Thursday, 16th March at 9pm. Everyone invited. No need to go to Dublin for your Irish night out. Come join us for Ceili and set dancing, singing, music and lots of craic on St Patrick’s eve. 

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results from 6th March. North / South. First: Maria Magee and Triona Woodroofe. Second: Gertie Fee and Monica Brady. East / West. First: Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien. Second: Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis. Well done to all. 

 
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE 

Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be a pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 16th April 2023. Leaving Rathdrum square at 7.30am, via Moneystown, Roundwood Church at 8am. The cost is €80 pp including breakfast, dinner and bus all money to be paid by 10th April. To Book Contact Susan O’Neill at 087 627 3032. 

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next whist will be held on Wednesday March 15th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

BINGO 

Senior’s Bingo Sunday March 19th at 3pm in Annamoe Centre. All welcome.      

ACTIVE RETIREMENT  

Active Retirement Easter Lunch Friday 31st of March. Call Mary on 087 6595381 if interested, as there are limited places. 

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   

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