BIG BREAKFAST MORNING: Our Big Breakfast morning on Sunday last was a fantastic success and a great opportunity to bring everyone together, from early on there was a steady stream of people arriving to enjoy a beautifully cooked breakfast, provided by Chef, Kevin McDonagh Granard and assisted by Willie McGlynn and his group of volunteer staff, who were on high alert for a number of hours as the crowd kept coming. Help was also on hand from Committee members assisted by local volunteer. Everyone was simply flat out from 8 Am till 1 Pm. Special thanks to our Park caretaker, Gerry O’Neill, and everyone who turned out on Saturday night to set up the hall, set the tables and prepare for what was a wonderful community morning. It was great to see Families getting out and taking an opportunity to sit back and have a chat while enjoying a delicious breakfast without the washing up. The Parish Park Committee would like to say Thank you to local representatives, Robert Troy, Michael Carrigy, Alfie Devine, and everyone who helped out in any way to support this wonderful event. Thank you to Enda Murphy, Lisryan who sponsored the Milk and anyone who donated raffle prizes and supported in any small way. The money raised is welcome and will contribute to the upkeep of our community centre.
Streete Parish Park AGM: We are asking if anyone who has recently come to live in our community or is not already bought a share in our community centre to come forward and fill out a Shareholder application. All applications must be with us by this coming Friday 29th February. Shares are only €100 and allows each household to have a voice and enables you to vote at our AGM’s. This is a very important AGM. New committee members are required to fill outgoing positions and bring new life onto the committee. Only shareholders can fill places on the incoming committee, and as all committee members have served their full term it is not possible for any member to remain on in their current position. The first motion of business on the night will be to amend our constitution to allow for new shareholders to become eligible to be voted onto the committee, I ask that shareholders on the night, ratify this so official changes can be made and outgoing members who want to remain can also retain office if so elected. The parish Park is run by a volunteer led committee who give up their time so freely daily, weekly, monthly all year round. As outgoing Chairman, I would like to sincerely thank all who have served with me and who were on hand to help and support me along the way. I ask that you study the great work that has been achieved over the past 3 years, especially the Oskars which brought our community closer together and raised so much money which will be focused on future development. In the words of one of our great politicians. A lot done and more to do. This great work needs to be continued and the future of our community centre rests in the hands of a dedicated committee who can work together and continue to develop the dream. We hope to have a rough drawn of the future plans of how our centre and its parklands will look like in the future on the night. These plans are a master plan where Grants and future development funds can be applied for over the next number of years, or decades and by future generations. To continue this work, I am asking that the constitution be amended so that new members can be brought on. I also ask that you reelect myself for another term as chairman to continue this wonderful work and lead the incoming members in a forward direction and continue to keep the future of our community centre in a thriving, inclusive and sustainable way where people of all ages, race, religion can come together and enjoy. Thank you. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this in any way, please call me in confidence. Kevin 087 1375222 Please note, our AGM will take place on Sunday 2nd of March.
Abbeylara Tidy Towns: Award Winning Celebrity Chef Gary O’Hanlon is giving a much-anticipated Cookery Demonstration in Abbeylara Parish Centre on Thursday 6th March at 7pm sharp. Proceeds will go towards Abbeylara Tidy Towns and much needed work on the Cistercian Abbey, a heritage landmark. Tickets €20. Light refreshments, raffle and Programme on the night. For more information and tickets please see Abbeylara Tidy Towns Facebook page or call: Siobhán 086 816 5452, Miriam 087 160 5678, Catherine: 086 302 0583. Looking forward to seeing you on the night!
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to the On Tormey Family Rathowen. On behalf of our Community, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace and rise in glory with the Saints and Angels in Heavenly peace.
AGM: Lisryan Tidy towns and development committee are holding a Music Bingo on Friday 28th March. Funds are required on a yearly basis to meet the increasing insurance payments, ESB payments and village maintenance costs. So your support is very much appreciated to keep the village to the standards we have achieved. Tickets available from committee members and payment can made by Revolut/cash whichever is your preferred option.
Cars and Coffee: Streete Parish Park in conjunction with Streete Vintage club, are holding a Cars/ Coffee & Chat morning on Sunday 9th of March from 9 Am till 1 Pm in memory of our dear friend and work colleague, Anne Creamer, all proceeds from the event will go to aid Cancer support services. Any queries contact Eamonn 087 1470280 or kevin 087 1375222.
Daramona House: It’s great to hear Longford Harriers are holding a Point-to-Point race meeting in Daramona House on Sunday 16th of March. The first of six races will start at 1pm and finish around 5 pm. Linda Gallagher County Secretary tells me the roads around the village will be quite busy for the duration of the event, for more info you can call her on 087 7588279
COMMUNITY ALERT: Streete Watch Membership to your local Community Alert Scheme is now due for renewal. The cost of being in our group is only €10 per which is fantastic value. Our funds are limited so we ask your help us to keep our group going. volunteers are invited to help. For further information please call Kevin 087 1375222 or Paula 087 9680739
Streete Bowls Club: Both Streete teams had home games this week. Streete A played Ardagh at the Streete complex and at the same venue Streete B took on Ballymore. Our B team had another comprehensive victory, winning three games and the bonus point. The final score was 4-1. Our A team had another disappointing result, losing by three games to one. Streete A Team 1 Catherine Costello, Sean Flood and Liam Connaughton. Team 2 Eamon Carthy, Francis Butler, and Jimmy Leavy. New members are always welcome every Tuesday night at eight o'clock.
Streete Vintage Club: The Longford branch of the Midlands motor club are looking forward to holding the 1st round of the rally championship which will take to the back roads around the local Longford area, The weekend will kick off with a ceremonial start on Saturday evening March 1 at Rally HQ, Longford Arms Hotel where all are welcome to come and view the competing cars and get an up close view of Josh McErlean, and his car, fresh in from his World Rally Championship Rally in Monte Carlo. The entry list features a mix of national and international talent “Streete Vintage wish the organisers, Drivers and rally fans well and that everyone drives safely and enjoy the rally. Club members will be in attendance to promote our vintage show on Sunday June 29th.
Humanitarian Aid: Anyone affected by recent power outage can apply on form HAS1, for food lost in your freezer ,clothing locked in washing machine and personal items damaged by the storm. It is not means tested. Forms available at Intreo Centres or here https://www.gov.ie/.../12e880-humanitarian-assistance.../ or you can email [email protected] phone 0818405060 if you require further info.
St Fintan’s National School: Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2025/2026
are now available at the school. School Telephone No. 043 6685233 Email: [email protected]
Boherquill Ramblers: The Boherquill Ramblers 2025 AGM was held at Streete Parish Park on Sunday 16 February. The Members of the Committee were elected as follows: Alice Nerney remains as Club Chair with Declan Leonard as Deputy Chair, Nini Murray continues as Club Secretary assisted by Patricia Bruton. Mary McHugh has resigned as Treasurer after 8 Years and is succeeded by Cathy Hopkins with Eileen Moreton staying on as Assistant Treasurer. Philip Epps stays as PRO and Frank Higgins also remains on the Committee. The Club is grateful to Mary McHugh for her time as a very conscientious Club Treasurer and wishes Cathy Hopkins well as she takes on her new position. The second weekend in May was chosen as the Annual Walking Festival as in previous years. Thank you to Streete Parish Park for the use of the Meeting Room. On Sunday 2 March 2025 the Ramblers will meet at Ballinea near Mullingar for a walk along the towpath of the Royal Canal. Cars will meet at 2pm at Ballinea car park.
New GYM: Membership includes induction course, access fob and use of the walking track. Costs for 12 months €250 for an adult, €475 for a couple and €180 for students and Oap’s. we have an easy payment option as well online just go to streeteanddistrict.ie and follow the Club force link. To discuss this more or chat about Membership, please call Kevin on 087 1375222
Streete Vintage Club: New members wanted. Membership is now open for the 2025 season and will remain open until Sunday March 9th. Please contact any of the committee members if you wish to join or Kevin 087 1375222
Mass intentions: Remember in your prayers the soul of Oliver Reilly, Corralanna, Whose months mind mass was last Saturday. This Saturday, Months mind for Alice Donohoe, Lisderry Mass Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542 Offertory Envelopes for 2025 are ready for collection.
Dates to Remember: Blessing of the throats, 5th of March, Ash Wednesday. 17th of March the feast of St Patrick. 20th of April Easter Sunday. First holy communion 8th June. Blessing of the graves in Russagh and Rahaspic will take place on June 14th. Blessing of the graves in Coolamber, Boherquill and Streete will be on June 21st with mass in the cemetery at 8 Pm.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration. Mass this Saturday Evening in Boherquill at 8 Pm. Masses this week Boherquill Tuesday 9.30 am, Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday, Boherquill, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm.
Eucharistic Minister call: If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, contact Fr Pierre on 087 6960542
NOTES: If you would like to remind us of an upcoming event or would like to have something mentioned in the Streete and District notes, please email [email protected] or call Kevin 087 1375222 before 5 pm Saturday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.