PANTO TICKETS 

The Roundwood Variety Group is thrilled to announce that tickets for our much-anticipated 2025 production of Puss in Boots are now on sale! 

The panto takes place on Friday the 31st of January, Saturday Matinee 1st of February and Sunday the 2nd of February in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh.

Please note when selecting your seats, the system will automatically suggest one for you. If you don’t want that particular seat, you must deselect it before proceeding, or it will be added to your order. Double-check your selections before finalizing your purchase to ensure your perfect seats! 

For tickets check on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/roundwood-variety-group-11975459498

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next Whist Wednesday January 8th 2025 at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

PILGRIMAGE 

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje: April 29th for one week. For more information, please contact Mary King on 087 2185067 

CARD GAME 

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

MENS SHED  

Roundwood Men’s Shed: The Shed continues to meet every Tuesday in Knockraheenat Pat Carr’s place (A98 AH02) from 10 am to 12 noon approximately. We care and listen and share over a cuppa or two. Occasionally we break into song and we have a few fine musicians and singers in our ranks. The experts tell us that music is good for the soul and the mental health of all. We do some gentle exercises and recently we have been planting trees along the Vartry Trail. New faces will be very welcome in the Shed. For further information feel free to call or text 

086 8650588 at any time.

BRIDGE 

Bridge will on Mondays at 19:30 in the Community Hall. New members welcome. Contact Seamus Kennedy 087 2452 903 

CARERS NEEDED 

Wicklow Community Services – caring in the Community since 1985.  Carers needed in Roundwood!  Are you interested in being a carer? Join our team, who have been in the community for nearly 40 years. Premium rates on Saturdays and Sundays – Starting wage €15.18 going up to €16.85 – Continuous paid training – Travel expenses – Rewarding Career– Flexible hours – Career Development – Helping people make a positive difference in their lives and much more. Please contact us on 0404 69188 or email us at office.admin1@wcfs.ie for further information 

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.   

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. 

DRAMA GROUP 

Roundwood Drama Group will be putting on – The Barm Brack – Friday 3rd  January2025 in Roundwood Parish Centre. Doors open at 7 pm and there will be music from 7.30 pm to start off the evening, followed by the play. Tickets, which are €10 and €5 for children, can be booked from Deirdre Smith (086 8945899) or Mary Doyle (086 8547602). This promises to be a great evening of entertainment so don’t miss it 

SHEEPDOG TRIALS RESULTS  

Open class-1st P O’Donnell.2nd G Egan.3rd A Sharkey.4th G Egan.5th C Byrne.6th M Burke 

Wicklow class-1st P O’Donnell.2nd A Sharkey.3rd M Burke.4th P Reid

Novice Class -1st Billy Ryan.2nd C Cullen.3rd D Anderson

Intermediate Class -1st Billy Ryan.2nd D Anderson.3rd P McGuire

 Judged by Paddy Fanning

The Committee would like to thank all their sponsors for their kind donations. A total of 59 dogs took part in the competition. Your donations have been kindly received by local charities.

SOCIAL WHIST  

Next Whist Wednesday January 8th 2025 at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

BRIDGE 

Bridge results Monday, 16th December 2024. 3 table Howell. 1st Seamus Kennedy and Catherine McGillycuddy. 2nd Margaret Byrne and Mairead Fallon. Bridge will restart on Monday., 6th January 2025 at 19:30 in the Community Hall. New members welcome. Contact Seamus Kennedy 087 2452 903 

CARERS NEEDED 

Wicklow Community Services – caring in the Community since 1985.  Carers needed in Roundwood!  Are you interested in being a carer? Join our team, who have been in the community for nearly 40 years. Premium rates on Saturdays and Sundays – Starting wage €15.18 going up to €16.85 – Continuous paid training – Travel expenses – Rewarding Career– Flexible hours – Career Development – Helping people make a positive difference in their lives and much more. Please contact us on 0404 69188 or email us at office.admin1@wcfs.ie for further information 

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.   

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     

The candlelight Carol Service at Calary Church will take place at 7.30 pm on Friday 20 December and will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Church Room. We look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbours. It will be an evening of lessons and carols for everyone to enjoy and take part in and we will be joined by members of the Stedfast Band and Marie Gorman (soprano). 

Also, the star will once again shine from Calary Church tower to lighten the darkness and bring some festive cheer to the are

DRAMA GROUP 

Roundwood Drama Group will be putting on – The Barm Brack – Friday 3rd  January 2025 in Roundwood Parish Centre. Doors open at 7 pm and there will be music from 7.30 pm to start off the evening, followed by the play. Tickets, which are €10 and €5 for children, can be booked from Deirdre Smith (086 8945899) or Mary Doyle (086 8547602). This promises to be a great evening of entertainment so don’t miss it 

BRIDGE RESULTS  

Bridge results Monday, December 9, 2024, 4 and 1/2 tables Howelll. 1st   Rachel Judd and Seamus Kennedy.  2nd Monica Brady and Catherine McGillycuddy. 3rd Pamela Byrne and Clare Salley 

LOTTO  

Results of the draw held on 15th December. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 8, 10, 14 & 17. There were seven match three winners. Diane McCoy, Pam, Chei Regan, Lily Doyle, Jim Kinsella, Sabrina Smyth and DCJTSL. Next week’s jackpot will be €14,200.  

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of the whist held on December 11th Top Score: Mary Pierce. First Gent: Jimmy Molloy. Second Gent: Mick Whelan. First Lady: Catherine Doyle. Second Lady: Kay Plunkett. First Half Shared: Marie Magee and Ann Pierce. Second Half Tiny Shortt, Longest Sitting: Richie Cullen. Lowest Score Shared: Margaret Kennedy and Maura Mc Hugh. Raffle: May Kenna, Ann Pierce, Maura Mc Hugh Tiny Short, Richie Cullen and May Kenna.  Next Whist Wednesday January 8th 2025 at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

CARERS NEEDED 

Wicklow Community Services – caring in the Community since 1985.  Carers needed in Roundwood!  Are you interested in being a carer? Join our team, who have been in the community for nearly 40 years. Premium rates on Saturdays and Sundays – Starting wage €15.18 going up to €16.85 – Continuous paid training – Travel expenses – Rewarding Career– Flexible hours – Career Development – Helping people make a positive difference in their lives and much more. Please contact us on 0404 69188 or email us at office.admin1@wcfs.ie for further information 

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.   

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday19th December 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.    

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.