Congratulations to Inny FC: What In an incredible story, Inny Football Club have captured the All-Ireland U14 Boys Cup title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Freebooters of Kilkenny, at Evergreen FC Club, Kilkenny on Sunday last. A remarkable achievement for a small club in the corner of North Westmeath, with a limited playing membership and scant resources, it is truly a phenomenal achievement, again well done to the players, trainers and coaches, we look forward to a brighter future to all involved.
Medjugorje pilgrimage: 2025 8th of October until 15th. Flying from Knock Airport to Mostar. 875 euros pp sharing includes flights, transfers, meals and accommodation. 50euros early discount if booked and deposit paid before 31st of January.
Contact Jeremiah Nally 0874309096 for further details.
Parish Park Development Plan: Please Join Us on Our Development Journey We invite you to be part of our Development Journey — a shared vision and roadmap that will guide us in securing future funding to enhance our community centre, sports field, and parkland for generations to come is now up on our Facebook page and on full view on our website streeteanddistrice.ie We ask that you take a look and feel free to leave a comment which will help us in the final consultation with our architects, as always you can call me on 087 1375222 to discuss further.
The Chairperson of Boherquill Ramblers, Alice would like to remind you that the now annual Friday evening walk in Tullynally takes place this Friday 9th May. Registration is 5.30pm to 6pm and the walk starts at 6.15 followed by tea and scones in the Castle tearooms. This is a delightful walk especially at this time of year and we will be delighted to welcome you to join us.
The main walk on Sunday is approximately 23K with Registration at 10am -- 10.45 at Jane's tearooms in Fore where free tea, coffee and goodies will be available. At 11am we will be bussed to the walk start at Corrolanna and walk cross-country back to Fore where more refreshments will be served. A great day is assured, and all are welcome.
Darkness Into Light: A reminder Next Saturday we are holding our Darkness into Light walk-in memory of Patrick O’Neill and for all families worldwide to bring hope and raise awareness in the global fight against suicide and self-harm. On Saturday morning May 10th at 4 am, we ask you to join with us as we walk in solidarity and complete 5 rounds of our walking track at Streete Parish Park, N91 RC43 Please follow the link to donate or donate generously on the morning, if you can’t make the walk for any reason please pop a donation in an envelope and post in the park letterbox and we will add to collection or contact Denise 087 9798546 or Kevin 087 1375222
Active Retirement Group: Westmeath Community Development will be holding their annual event in Bloomfield House Hotel on Monday 19th of May. This is a great day out with lots of information on services available for people with Disabilities and Older People within our group. I encourage people to go, Transport will be provided if booked in time, please call kevin 087 1375222 to book a place. Light lunch provided.
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 at the Park Hotel on Sunday 4 May 2025 for a walk to Baltrasna on the Royal Canal and then along the High Bank which overlooks the canal. Several boats passed along the canal heading for Mullingar as the group followed the trail in warm sunshine with the hawthorn hedges in full bloom. The local environmental group has erected a bug hotel and information boards pointing out the various types of trees and flowers along the way. On Sunday 18 May 2025 the Ramblers will meet at 2pm at the car park beside the Fire Station in Mullingar for a walk beside the Royal Canal.
Ramblers 2025 Walking Festival: took place on Friday 9 May and Sunday 11 May. Well done to Alice Nerney and the team who made the event such a success. The weather was perfect on Friday evening for the walk around the beautiful gardens of Tullynally Castle near Castlepollard and afterwards there were tea and scones in the Castle Tea Shop. On Sunday morning everyone met at Jane O’Reilly’s Coffee Shop in Fore for refreshments before travelling by bus to the start of the day’s 23km walk near the Float Bridge on the Coole to Lismacaffrey road. From there the walkers followed a Bord na Mona rail track for 5km through Coolnagun Bog where there were cuckoos calling from the nearby woods. A short stretch of road led to an old green road with some welcome shade from the hot sun before arrival at the lunch stop at picturesque Coolure harbor beside Lough Derravaragh. After lunch the route passed through Coolure Demesne and the grounds of Tullynally Castle before reaching Castlepollard where some of the group decided to travel by car to the end of the walk. Those with some remaining energy walked the final 7km to Fore through a network of quiet side roads offering views of the surrounding countryside with green fields and hedges full of hawthorn blossom. Dinner in the Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard was a fitting end to the weekend for some members. Many thanks to all the Club members who worked hard before and during the Festival to make it so enjoyable. Thanks also to Jane O’Reilly of Fore Coffee Shop for the refreshments before and after Sunday’s walk, to Tullynally Castle Tea Shop on Friday night and to the Castle Varagh Hotel on Sunday evening. Thank you to Salmon’s coaches in Castlepollard who provided the bus on Sunday. Many thanks to Tullynally Castle and Coolure Demesne for permission to pass through their property. The assistance of Damien McHugh of Bord na Mona was appreciated when planning the route. On Sunday 25 May 2025 the Ramblers will meet at 2pm at Lismacaffrey for a road, bog and minor road walk led by Deirdre Leavy.
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 souls of Josephine and Thomas Reilly and DFM. whose anniversary mass was last week. This Saturday’s Mass in remembrance of William, Mary Ellen Curtin. Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542 Offertory Envelopes for 2025 are ready for collection.
Dates to Remember: 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 7.00 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.
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.