Deepest sympathies: are expressed to Geraldine and Peter Tighe and family Barradrum, Streete on the sad passing of Geraldine’s Mother, Patricia, Patsy O’Brien, née Mahon, Lavey, Cavan and formerly of Ravensdale, Dundalk. Patsy passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Fintan, grandson Kieran and sister Teresa. Loving mam to Ignatius, David, Geraldine, Fintan, Fiona and Patricia. Patsy will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers Paddy, Willie and Gerard, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. May her gentle soul rest in Peace.
Looking back the years: Muintir na Tíre the overseeing body of community alert have asked me to compile a short history of community alert in our parish. As it stands Streete Community alert, seems to be one of the longest running groups in Ireland. I am grateful for any help you can give me in constructing this piece, which will include photographs, newspaper articles and people involved in the running of past committees of community alert over the years, I am asking for your engagement. This piece will be a testament of the hard work and dedication of all involve over the years. Please call me on 087 1375222
Bastille Celebrations and Brunch: Granard,Sunday 13th at 12 noon. Join us in celebrating our Town Twinning with East Rouen at house of Bethany behind St Mary’s Parish church, Granard. Hosted by Granard Town Twinning Committee,entrance with food and fun only €10.
Yoga: class is back every Wednesday morning by professional mentor Catherine Pacini 9 Am till 10, If you haven’t been to her classes maybe now is a good time to join. Call in for details.
Pickleball: Pickleball will take a summer recess and return on the first Monday in September, please tell your friends. Thank you.
Gun Club: Streete Shooting Grounds Fundraiser held 4th, 5th, and 6th July. A sincere Thank You to the ladies: Arlene, Aideen, AnnMarie, Blathnaid, Bernadine, Breege, Claire, Cynthia, Chloe, Denise, Edel, Emily, Fionnuala, Helena, Joan, Louise, Molly, Mary (O’H), Mary (M), Marie (C), Marie (McG), Margaret (T), Paula, Regina, Rose, Sarah, Sile and Tracey. Thank you all for your work over the weekend and your home baked goods.
Streete Vintage Show: On Sunday, June 29th, the annual Vintage Show returned to Streete Parish Park, County Westmeath, and proved to be one of the most successful events held at the venue to date. The park was packed with an impressive array of vintage exhibits — from vintage cars and tractors to stationary engines, trucks, motorbikes, and a wide variety of other vehicles. The scale and quality of the displays were a testament to the dedication of exhibitors and enthusiasts alike. As always, the show was greatly enriched by the presence of vendors and auto jumble sellers, along with the many exhibitors who showcased their skills and talents, all of whom helped create a vibrant, lively atmosphere throughout the day. A special thank you also goes to the Funfair crew, the team behind the lawnmower racing, who provided huge entertainment for attendees, and to those who looked after the dog show, which proved once again to be a firm favorite with families and dog lovers alike. A major highlight of this year’s event was the live music, with performances by Patrick Feeney, Lauren McCrory, and Cara Lynch, drawing large crowds and adding to the festive spirit. A heartfelt thank you goes out to each of them for their fantastic contributions. We would also like to extend a massive thank you to all our sponsors, whose support helps make this event possible. In particular, we are extremely grateful to Mullingar Autos, who came on board as our main sponsors this year, marking 75 years of Volkswagen vehicles in Ireland — a fitting celebration for a vintage occasion. Finally, a sincere thank you to everyone who helped behind the scenes — from the car parking stewards, field marshals, and kitchen staff to all the volunteers who gave their time and energy to ensure the smooth running of the day. Your support and commitment are what make the Streete Vintage Show the standout event it has become. As mentioned, this year’s show was our most successful yet — but we’re always striving to do even better. Planning is already underway for next year, and we’re delighted to confirm that our 2026 Vintage Day will take place on Sunday, June 28th. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Streete Parish Park for what promises to be an even bigger and better events; SVC Chairman James Parker.
Parish Park Development: On behalf of the committee, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our development meeting last Thursday night. The event, hosted by our architects from More Architecture Ltd and chaired by Pat Davitt, former CEO of IPAV, was a significant step in our journey towards enhancing our Parish Park. This open and transparent public consultation provided an invaluable opportunity for clubs, contributors, and all users of our facilities to voice their opinions and share their insights. We were pleased to hear a variety of interesting questions, which have been documented in our feasibility study. The overall feedback indicates a strong community interest in the project and its potential benefits. We recognise that this development may take several years to complete, and changes may evolve along the way. However, this initiative represents a shared vision and a roadmap that will guide us in securing future funding to enhance our community center, its sports field, and parkland for generations to come. For those who could not attend we invite you to view the preliminary plan available on our website at streeteanddistrict.ie. Your feedback is important to us, so please take a moment to review the plan and feel free to leave your comments. All submissions must be received by July 24th. Following this date, we will hold a final open consultation evening at our community centre with our architects, where the final plans will be presented for public viewing. Afterward, we will submit the plans and application to Westmeath County Council. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the project further, please do not hesitate to call me at 087 1375222. Thank you for your continued support and engagement in this exciting development for our community.
SOCIAL DANCING: Last Friday night we kicked off the vintage weekend with Award winning Country Music Star, Stuart Moyles. Steward didn’t disappoint our revelers putting on a performance that kept our dancing fans on the floor all night. Next month we have the very popular Michael Cahill & Dave Lawlor. so, remember to tell all your dancing fans. for one night only for your enjoyment in Streete Parish Park. Friday June 27th. Doors open from 9.00 till Late. Admission only €10
Cleaner Required; In Rathowen NS please apply to school web site WWW.staffroom.ie to complete application form.
Active Retirement: Our next outing will be coming up shortly, it is proposed to visit Strokestown house and the Elphin Windmill and Farm Museum. I will update you later as soon as we can establish the cost. If you have a friend who would like to join us on the day, please let us know in advance. Kevin 087 1375222
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers walked in Glasson on Sunday 22 June 2025. Near its start the walk passed the impressive ruins of Waterstown House and its stables with a folly in a nearby field before moving on through a section of bog where footed turf was being set out to dry. A wooded area with lots of rhododendrons then gave a little shelter from a few drops of rain and on the last part of the walk there were views over Lough Ree on the way down the hill back into Glasson. On Sunday 6 July 2025 the Ramblers will meet at 2pm at Sonna National School, 10km from Mullingar on the Mullingar to Ballynacargy road. This will be a walk along the Royal Canal to Coolnahay and back. Many thanks to the North Midlands Credit Union for their grant to the Club from their 2025 Social and Cultural Fund, their support is much appreciated. There was no walk on Sunday 29 June 2025 as Streete Vintage Festival took place on that day.
On Sunday 13 July 2025 there will be an early start for a walk in Clonaslee, County Laois. Meet at the car park beside the Fire Station in Mullingar at 10am sharp, please bring a packed lunch. There will be walks of 6km and 10 km. Members who wish to join the trip and have not already done so are asked to contact Philip at 0877753612 asap. Many thanks to the North Midlands Credit Union for their grant to the Club from their 2025 Social and Cultural Fund, their support is much appreciated. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
SECRET AUCTION: A Kerry jersey signed by two of the county's best players, the Clifford brothers (David and Paudie) will go under the hammer by, a silent auction shortly. This beautifully framed and sought-after item is a piece of Kerry history and a tribute to the extremely talented Clifford brothers If you would like to place a bid on the jersey we will have sealed envelopes in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn Lisryan. Members of our committee or messenger me on Facebook. Lisryan Tidy Village & Development page.
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]
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 Kieran McNamara and Kathleen Henry, sister of Mary Gaynor whose months mind was last week. Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
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.
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.