Daffodil Day: Daffodil day and coffee morning is on this coming Friday 28th of March in Streete Parish Park from 9 am until 2 o’clock. We ask that you please come out to support and contribute to this very worthy cause. We look forward to meeting new and familiar faces for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee along with some beautiful culinary delights. If you can't make the morning, please put an envelope with your donation marked Daffodil day in the Parish Park letterbox and we will gladly forward it to Linda and Janet. Thank you.
SOCIAL DANCING: A reminder, our next Dance is on Friday March 28th We welcome the return off the Legends of social dance, Declan Aungier, playing a great mix of country and social dance Music for your enjoyment. A brilliant night of Dancing is guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late.
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
The Ardagh/Clonmacnois annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place May 30th to June 4th, 2025. Maybe consider treating moms to a very special trip as Mother’s Day is on the Horizon. Contact JWT for flight details. Those who need assistance, contact 0863918577. Thank you.
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to the Baxter family Clonconnell, on the sad passing of Colin Baxter. and formerly of Dundee, Scotland, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Ron and Kathleen and his brother Euan. Remembered by his wife Margaret, daughters Alice and Cathy, son-in-law Pat, darling grandchildren Páidí and Nell, sister Sheena, brother Scott, sisters-in-law Anne, Alice and Laurie, brother-in-law Stuart, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. May his gentle soul rest in Heavenly peace.
Wanted: Anyone interested in playing chess or draughts please let me know, I have been in contact with a volunteer who has offered to pass on his skills to help beginners or play a match up game with experienced players, to see if the game might take off locally. Please call me 087 1375222
School Transport: A reminder to parents,Applications are opening soon for School Year 2025/2026 on the SchoolTransport Family Portal. buseireann.ie
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to the Kerrigan family Barradrum. On the sad passing of Maggie Kerrigan. Maggie will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Liam, daughter Jennifer, sons Paul and Mark, grandchildren Jason, Chelsey, Harry and Chloe, brothers Sean, Christy and Gabriel, sisters Connie and Carmel daughter-in-law Victoria, Jennifer's partner Barry, sisters-in-law Marie and Kathleen, brothers-in-law Andy and Colm, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace and rise in glory with the Saints and Angels in Heavenly peace.
Cars and Coffee: Sunday morning the 2nd of March seen the sun shine bright over the grounds of Streete Parish Park for what was to be the second now annual Cars & Coffee event. The event seen crowds of car enthusiasts travel from all over Ireland for what was to be an excellent opportunity to meet and chat to friends or meet new acquaintances. All whilst raising much needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society in memory of a most valued member of our community here in Streete "Anne Creamer". The event brought together all sorts or vehicles such as a remake of one of the very first steam powered vehicles right up to a 2025 fully electric car. Since the event the club has received multiple messages from attendees on the Facebook page "Streete Vintage Club" complimenting how well the event was ran and how well the facilities are laid out/maintained. So far, we have raised just over €4500 we will have a final figure and a presentation date in the near future. As a club we want to thank everybody who came from far and near with vehicles. A huge word of thanks to the "Streete Parish Park" committee for the use of the premises on the day. Thanks to all the sponsors of prizes for the raffle on the day. Thank you to John Rogan Rathowen who ensured everybody was kept fed. Last but not least the crew of stewards and helpers both inside and outside the hall thanks you.... I hope we didn't forget anyone. all proceeds from the event will go to aid Cancer support services. If you would like to donate or have a query, contact Eamonn 087 1470280 or kevin 087 1375222.
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to the Canning family Edgeworthstown on the sad passing of Seamus Canning, Seamie was a very decent and humble man, with a good word for everyone, always obliging and helpful. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him over a lifetime of hard work at Kane’s Garage. May his gentle soul rest in Heavenly peace.
Point-to-Point: Daramona House was the setting for a historic Point-to-Point race meeting last Sunday week. Longford Harriers held the race meeting which was well supported and a great day out for all involved. The six-race card with some local well-known names started at 1pm and finish around 5 pm. Linda Gallagher County Secretary tells me the roads around the village were quite busy and asked I say a special word of thanks to all the stewards and people who offered their help and support for the duration of the event,
St Patrick’s Day Parade: Well, done to Streete Vintage Club, who picked up a prize in this year’s Parade in Castlepollard. Eamonn Campbell and Niale Tully, represented Streete Vintage club with a lovely Vintage display. Well done lad’s great work.
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.
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 Ramblers met in Multyfarnham in continuing good weather on Sunday 16 March 2025. There were signs of early spring during the walk to Donore, beside Lough Derravaragh, such as trees in bud and catkins on the willows. Derravaragh Holiday Park was very busy with lots of people taking advantage of the good weather and the long weekend to ready their mobile homes for the summer season. Some anglers had their boats out on the water and a few swans were also feeding and preening near the shore. On Sunday 30 Marchthe Ramblers will meet at St. Mary’s church in Newtownforbes for a walk led by Sheevaun Cody and Marita MacNerney. Summer seemed to have arrived when the Ramblers met in Abbeyshrule on Sunday 9 March 2025 with bright sunshine and temperatures of 15 degrees. There were daffodils blooming in gardens and on roadsides and while the ferns in the bog were still dead and brown, new green shoots will soon be emerging to transform the scene. On Sunday 23 March 2025 Declan Leonard will lead the Ramblers on a walk starting at 2pm at the Downs School near Mullingar. Take Exit 14 off the N4 east of Mullingar, turn left at the top of the off-ramp, left again at the next roundabout, and first left again to reach the school.
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
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: 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.