Thank you: I am truly humbled and incredibly grateful to have my name put forward and nominated for a Westmeath County Council, Cathaoirleach Awards held in Belvedere house on Friday night last. This prestigious award and the recognition it brings, means more to me than words can express. I feel it's a real honor to stand alongside so many inspiring individuals who give their time and talents so selflessly to their communities. While this Award feels like a personal milestone, it really belongs to all of us. Every hour you’ve volunteered, every resource you’ve shared, and every donation you’ve made has brought us closer to the positive changes we strive to achieve. This achievement reflects our collective passion, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to helping those in our community.
I would like to thank the committee for putting my name forward and to everyone for your kind words, comments, and messages of support received, especially messages from people abroad and the many after drinks among friends in Lisryan. I will cherish this award and place it alongside two other inspiring recipients from our parish, the late Luke Kiernan and Brian Nerney who also made great contributions to our community. The very fact of being thought so highly of by you gives me encouragement and strength to carry on volunteering in our community even on challenging days. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for being part of this journey. Your kindness fuels my Passion for the community I live in, and your friendship keeps me focused on building a welcoming place where we feel safe and one, we can move forward united in our efforts. Together there’s nothing we cannot achieve. Thank you again, Kevin Brady.
Scam Alert: Gardai, ask you to be vigilant and keep an eye out for scammers claiming to be staff from Longford/Westmeath County Council, offering to complete roadworks on private property. If targeted, please notify your local garda station, Granard 043 6687660 Mullingar 044 9384000
Bloom: Bus leaving Streete Parish Park, on Monday, next at 8.30 am, if you would like to come with us, we have seats available at only €20 payable in advance. To book drop into the parish park this coming Monday at 11.30 or call kevin 087 1375222 or Janet 086 4028022 for more info
SOCIAL DANCING: Put on your dancing shoes folks this Friday, May 30th, we have a legend in social dancing all the way from Galway. Kieran Donohue. Kieran is very popular in Spain and over the years supported many big-name bands, and shook hands with many of the greats like, Don Williams, Ricky Skaggs, John Prine, Nanci Griffith to name but a few, along with a host of Irish artists, Kieran comes to Streete for one night only for your enjoyment. A brilliant night of Dancing is guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late. Admission only €10
Launch night: of the annual Streete Vintage Show will take place on Sunday 1st June in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn Lisryan. BBQ and live music from Ray Montana on the night kicking off from 6pm. There will be a cheque presentation on the night to the Irish Cancer Society of funds raised at our "Cars & Coffee" event which was held in March. All welcome for what's to be a great evening & night.
Congratulations: and well done to Breege Campbell, who has been appointed Manager of the Bridgeways Family Resource Centre, Ballymahon. "I have no doubt Breege will excel in her new position as leader of this very responsible job, on behalf of the community we wish you many happy years ahead.
Deepest sympatries: are expressed to John Gavin, Mullingar Vintage Club on the sad loss of his Partner, Margaret O’Hara (née Doyle), Newdown, The Downs, Mullingar, who passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. John, Mags, and the club have been loyal supporters of Streete Vintage show over many years, Mags would always be first to have the club tent up welcoming other vintage clubs to drop in for a chat and cup of tea. Mags will always be missed, never forgotten. R.I.P
Childminder Required: To look after 2 children in the Lisryan area, School drop of and collection, so own transport is required for more info call 087 1915835.
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to Councilor Emily Wallace and family on the sad passing of her dear mother Concepta Curran, Nee Dunne Monilea, Mullingar, who passed to her eternal reward recently, May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Pickleball: Has really taken off on Monday mornings at the community centre and proving to be a great way of meeting up with people. The game is suitable to all ages and enjoyed by our active retirement group so much they are asking you to come along and try a game. The game is noncompetitive, and any fitness level can take part, drop in have a look and try your hand and chat over a cup of tea afterwards. 10 until 11.30
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.
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.
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 beside the Fire Station in Mullingar for a walk beside the Royal Canal on Sunday 18 May 2025. The Canal was looking at its best with wildflowers beside the towpath; water lilies and yellow-flowered iris adorned the water’s edge. Several feeding swans completed the attractive scene. The Ramblers will visit Kilbeggan on Sunday 1 June 2025.Cars will meet at the canal harbor in Kilbeggan at 2pm. To find the harbor take the side road next to St James Church in Kilbeggan, at the start of the Tullamore Road, and the harbor is on the left about half a kilometers past the church (There is a Greenway sign at the entrance to the car park). The walk is out and back on a good surface with an option to return part of the way on grass. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information
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 Annie and Patsy Ownes and parents Hughie and Annie, whose anniversary was last week. This coming 30th, Anniversary mass for the souls of Tom and Annie Devaney. 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.