Around the Districts: Glenealy, Laragh-Glendalough and Roundwood

Card drive

45 card drive will be on every Thursday night at 8pm in Glenealy Village Hall. New players are always welcome.

No Poster Village

Tidy Towns would like to remind everyone that we are a ‘No Poster Village’ from the Deputy’s pass road to the Welcome sign on the Rathnew side and on the back road to Ashford as far as Hargrove estate. Thank you.

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.

Glenealy Hurling Club

There is a clothes collection fundraiser for club, anyone who is looking to dispose of old clothing, shoes etc. Please leave in Glenealy club house before 14th May. All proceeds to Glenealy hurling club.

Coffee morning

The next monthly coffee morning is on Wednesday morning 1st May from 10am to 11am in Glenealy Village Hall. All welcome.

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.

Book Exchange

If anyone would like to exchange books or take books, the book shelf is just inside the main door at hall. There is a great selection to choose from.

Astro Turf

Astro turf is now available to rent at very competitive rates. Tennis court also available. For more information contact 0404 44040.

LARAGH-GLENDALOUGH

Glendalough Craft Fair

The all new Glendalough Craft Fair will showcase the very talented crafters from around the country on Sunday May 12th, from 10am to 3pm. We invite crafters to join a vibrant new craft fair this May in the Glendalough Valley at the Brockagh Resource Centre. Call today on 087 264 6481 to book or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com. Www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie.

Walking With Friends

Do you want to walk with friends?Walking Group meets at Brockagh Centre on Mondays 10am. Take it at your own pace, all welcome.

Mobile Library

Next Laragh dates are Thurs 25th April and 9th May from 12.15 to 12.50pm and parks at the back of Lynhams Hotel. Phone on 087 9135229 or email library@wicklowcoco.ie.

For people who have difficulty accessing their nearest public library, the Mobile Library Service gives them the opportunity to avail of a public library facility. The mobile library carries approximately 2,500 items with free access to many online resources including downloadable audio books, newspapers and more.

St. Kevin’s Parish

Blessing of the Graves, Brockagh will take place on Sunday 16th June after 11.30am mass.Blessing of the Graves, Glendalough will take place Friday 21st June at 7pm.

Scrap Collection

Donate your scrap at the Brockagh Resource Centre from 3rd to 7th May. Some of the items you can bring are biscuit tins, steel oil tanks, steel window frames, steel coal bunkers, car batteries, radiators, solid fuel cookers, sheep wire, bicycles, old cars without the tyres, steel wheelbarrows, golf irons, etc.

STRICTLY NO fridges, freezers, cookers, timber, plastics or tyres! Please do not remove scrap or metal from the premises. Camera in operation!

You can contact the Brockagh Resource Centre by phone on 0404 45600 ( Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), email us at brockaghoffice@gmail.com, www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie.

Glendalough Market(carboot)

Our next event is on Sunday, May 12th. Come shop indoor and outdoor with a variety of items for sale with plenty of bargains from gifts, clothes, plants, books, toys, aloe vera products, artwork, tools, household items etc. You might be a keen bargain hunter or enjoy browsing for affordable gifts. Open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tea, coffee and food snacks are available.

The barrier will be locked from 6pm Saturday evening until 8am Sunday morning. You can contact us by phone 0404 45600 (Wed-Fri 9am to 2pm) or email carbootbrockagh@gmail.com. All stallholders must pre book their space or no entry on the day. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie. The Glendalough Market(carboot) is once a month on the 2nd Sun(except Jan/Feb).

Brockagh Digital Hub

We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod available with High Speed Broadband Connection. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate is also an option. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our connectedhubs.ie site.

All bookings to be made through either connectedhubs.ie or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com. Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm. www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie.

ROUNDWOOD

Lotto

Results of the draw held on Sunday 28th April. There was no jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 8, 9, 25 & 30. There was only one match three winner. Keogh Family. Next jackpot will be €20,800.

MUSIC IN CALARY

The first concert of Music in Calary’s 2024 season will take place at 8pm on Friday 3rd May in Calary Church when The Dublin Viols together with soprano Aisling Kenny will perform music of the late Renaissance, mostly by English composers of the sixteenth and early seventeenth century including William Byrd.

Music in Calary is delighted to be able to welcome such wonderful performers especially for the first concert of 2024. We would also like to thank Wicklow County Council for their support.

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

Golf Society

Results from Roundwood GS outing to Wicklow Golf Club on 20th April. First: Mick Bolger 38pts. Second: Robert Scott 35pts. Third: Colm Gaskin 33pts. Fourth: Martin Gaffney 32pt. Fifth: Valerie Brennan 32pts. Class 1 First: David Brady 31pts. Second: Ciaran Blackbyrne 31pts. Class 2 First: Margaret Bolger 28pts. Second: Mark Burke 28pts. Class 3 First: David Power 27pts. Second: Thomas McHugh 27pts. Front 9: Darren Meany 22pts. Back 9: Declan Carstairs 17pts. Nearest Pin: Valerie Brennan. Visitors Prize: Simon Holt 27pts.

Well done all. Next outing 18th May to Tulfarris Golf Club.

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.

Day Trip

Day Trip to Kildare on Sunday 9th June. Visit to the Parish Church where the Relic of St. Bridget is kept, for Mass at 11 am and to visit St. Bridget’s Well, followed by some shopping time in Kildare Village. Bus will leave Roundwood at 9 am from the Parish Hall. €35 per person for Bus only. Names and money to Susan before 15th May. Susan: 087 627 3032.

Creative Hub Market

The Roundwood Creative Hub Market is relocating to the Roundwood AFC Family Funday at the soccer grounds for this weekend. Please note that this means the market will be held on Sunday instead of Saturday.

Active Retirement

There is a trip to Dublin to visit the Botanic Gardens and guided visit to Glasnevin Cemetery on Monday 29th July. Prices: €90 per person contact Mary at 087 6595381for further details.

Annual Holiday Donegal 30th September to the 4th October. Now taking deposits contact Mary at 087 6595381 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 Price includes Transfer to and from Roundwood by luxury Coach. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for each night. All day-tours, Excursions etc. by Luxury Coach

Spring Clean

Roundwood Tidy Towns have registered for the National Spring Clean again this year. If you wish to do a litter pick in your area send an email to info@roundwood.ie or call 086 8055040 so we can get bags, gloves, etc. to you. Every little helps

Music Break

The Westport Country Music Break is a 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.

Social Whist

Next Whist is on Wednesday 1st May at 8pm in the parish hall.

45 Card Game

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

Meditation Classes

Join Hummingbird Haven Holistic Healing & Wellness for a very exciting event happening at the Annamoe Centre.

Sound Bath & Breathe Work–Thursday 16th May - 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 for the event, please contact Sue 0872750335 for booking & more info.

Mobile Library

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 9th 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.

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.