Card drive
45 card drive will be on every Thursday night at 8pm in Glenealy Village Hall. New players are always welcome.
Men & Women Shed
We are looking at setting up a Men and Women shed here in Glenealy Village Hall. Anyone who might be interested in this please contact Tomas Cooney on 087 1266624.
Monster sale
The next monster sale will be in Glenealy village Hall on Sunday 23rd June from 12 noon to 3pm. Anyone with donated items, please contact the hall on 0404 44040. This is instead of our Auction to include household furniture, Bric a Brac and much more. All support greatly appreciated.
Blessing of the graves
The blessing of the graves will take place in Glenealy on Saturday 20th July at 3pm. Refreshments in the Hall afterwards courtesy of Glenealy Tidy Towns.
Pilates
Pilates is now on in Glenealy Village Hall every Tuesday night from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information contact Zara on 087 9367474.
Foroige youth club
Foroige youth club meet in Glenealy Village Hall on Fridays from 7.30pm to 9pm for 11 and 12 year old youths. If interested contact 086 8732963 or 087 6810878.
Indoor Bowls
Indoor bowls has resumed in Glenealy village hall on Wednesdays at 8pm. A great hobby for the winter months. New players always welcome.
LARAGH-GLENDALOUGH
Elevation Cheer and Acro Summer Camp
We are holding our annual summer camp in the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh for children aged 4+. Our camps are for those who love to dance and learn new skills! Camps will consist of tumbling, stunts, Cheer & Pom, Acro dance and of course lots of fun! Laragh 15th - 19th July Primary/Level 1 at 10am to 1pm and Level 2+ on from 10am - 2pm. Please email us to register at elevationdance@gmail.com.
AA Meetings (Ongoing)
Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.
Glendalough Heritage Forum
Just finishing the first of two weeks of Glendalough Heritage Forum community post-excavation 2024. Last week was at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Sorting samples and checking artefacts. Many thanks to The Heritage Council, Wicklow County Council and UCD School of Archaeology for support and Brockagh Resource Centre for hosting!
We also hosted a visit from 66 children from St Kevin’s National School, which was great fun! Thanks to all of our volunteers for their time last week - great progress made on some key post excavation tasks. looking forward to one more week in the UCD labs in July.
Zumba Class
Zumba is now finished for the Summer but will be back in September.
Zumba class in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh each Wednesday from 7pm to 7.45pm. Walk in class, no need to book. Contact details are 086- 825- 6775, elevationdance@gmail.com.
AA Meetings
Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.
NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend
Join us for a fun-filled weekend at NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend! On Fri, 26th July from 16:00 to Sun, 28th July 2024 14:00. Free Event. Register on Eventbrite.
Welcome to the NAC Glendalough Youth Weekend! Join us for a fun-filled weekend at the Glendalough International Hostel. Get ready for exciting activities, games, and bonding with other young adventurers. This is your chance to make new friends, explore the beautiful surroundings, and create unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with nature and fellow youth enthusiasts. See you there!
NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY
Notes contact
If you have news or an item to be added to the Newtownmountkennedy Notes, please email Ciara Martin Perks at ciaraperks87@gmail.com or call 087 6380155.
Tidy Towns
Newtownmountkennedy Tidy Towns seeking volunteers to help out with their Monday nights tidy ups (weather permitting). Can you help? Look out for volunteers wearing yellow hi-visability vests around the village or contact 085-7133299 if interested and for a more precise location on the night.
GAA club news
Mini magpies continues every Saturday morning at 11:15am, with a great turnout of boys and girls aged 4 and 5, learning the basics of GAA while having FUN. Mini magpies are sponsored by Adrian Dunne pharmacy.
There is a U7 & U9 go games blitz away to Ashford next Friday 21st at 6.45. Training for both continues every Monday evening.
The ladies team will host Ashford in their second cup game on Wednesday the 19th, throw in 8pm.
Our Dad’s & Lads team continue to train on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm and are always on the look out for new players. No previous playing experience required and no minimum level of fitness. For further information please contact Michael Synnott on Tel: 086 9061826.
Our Newtown Maggies G4MO team took part in the South Leinster Gaelic for Mother’s and Others Festival day last Saturday, which was hosted by Bray Emmets GAA Club. It was a great day with plenty of football and fun had by all.
There was no winner of last week’s lotto draw. The numbers were 1-9-12-13. There were 3 match 3 winners. Next week’s jackpot is €8,100. The lotto draw is held every Monday evening at 8pm, tickets are only €2. The next lotto draw will be Monday the 17tg of June. Tickets are available to buy in most local outlets. If you are interested in selling club lotto tickets, please get in contact with James Kelly or Robert Nolan.
Bingo
Bingo is played at Newtownmountkennedy Community Centre every Friday. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., starts at 8.30 p.m. – bring a friend.
ROUNDWOOD
Music in Calary
Wednesday 19th 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 22nd 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 12th June. 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
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 is on Sunday 21st July in the Annamoe Centre.
We are off on a trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery on Monday 29th July - there are still places available. Prices: €90 per person contact Mary at 087 6595381 for further details.
Annual Holiday
Donegal 30th September to the 4th Oct 2024 still places available Now taking deposits contact Mary at 0876595381 for 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 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 10am to 12 noon, for anyone who needs advice or help when dealing with Cancer.
Meditation classes
Join Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness Sound Bath & Breathe Work class Thursday 27th June June at the 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. Booking is essential - please contact Sue 087 2750335 for booking & more info.
Music Break
The Westport Country Music Break is a 6-day Tour, from 20th to 25th October. 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 20th June 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
Email items for the notes to Margaret Bolger at mgtbolger@gmail.com. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night.
