Best of Luck: to all the children who are starting school for the first time this week and all heading back after the summer holidays. Also well done to all the leaving cert students, welcome to the new mad world of further education.
Granard Library: Explore Longford Young Photographer's Competition' is fast approaching. The competition, open to children aged 6-13 years, invites young photographers to submitone photograph showcasing any town/village/scene/attraction in County Longford. exciting prizes await the winners: Full terms and competitions are available at longfordlibrary.ie and longford.ie. Please submit to [email protected] This competition is jointly organised by Longford Library Service and Longford Tourism. Closing date is 30th August 2025.
Heartfelt sympathies: are expressed to the Denning family, Coolnagun on the very sad passing of Margaret Denning, Tullacmongan, Cavan. Margaret passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her grand-parents Pat and Margaret Denning and Tommy and Margaret Brady. Margaret will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her heartbroken family, her beloved children Patrick, Chloe, Mairead and Niamh, her parents Pat and Peggy, brother Tommy, sister-in-law Fionnuala, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours, and her wide circle wonderful friends. We pray God will give you the strength to carry this heavy burden now at your darkest hour. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
FUNDRAISER, SPEEDSHEAR At the CROSSROADS: Pauline and Gerry would like to thank everyone who took part and supported the Speed sheer at the crossroads last weekend in Aid of the Gavin Glynn Foundation. The event was a phenomenal success, thanks to all involved. The music was simply brilliant, and the crack was mighty, for anyone who missed out on Oasis tickets we were well entertained with music from 4 Degrees west, rocking the music into the late hours along with Duggy B, Eamon O’Neill Brian Reynolds on the mic so get ready to dust off your boots and mark the calendar for next year, PG. I await the final donation count from Pauline towards the Gavin Glynn Foundation when all is realised.
Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw: Monday 11th August, numbers Drawn: 1, 7, 10, 15, No Jackpot Winners Lucky Dip Winners €25 each, John Mulligan, Coolamber, Online Colette Reilly, Lismacaffrey, Kerry Clyne, Legan, C/O Lily. Joe Kerrigan, Streete. Thanks for your continued support. Our next draw will take place on Monday 25th August 2025 Jackpot €2750
Community Alert: As a community alert Group, we just want you to know, our members work tirelessly behind the scenes communicating with Gardai, answering your calls for advice, and ensuring our community is well advised on suspicious caller and unwelcome visitors like rogue tradesmen to our area. It is entirely up to you who you employ to work in your home, or farm buildings. Firstly, it's important that you can trust them to do a professional job. Generally, most are honest, but it's best to do your checks before hand, it could save you thousands in the long run. Secondly, have they insurance to work on your property?? It's essential that whoever's doing the work is insured. That way, if damage is caused, materials get stolen, or they have an accident they are covered. Remember, take the time to check out that their insurance is legit by calling the insurance company on their cert. A bogus trader is not likely to be registered for tax and less likely to be compliant with health and safety regulations. This noncompliance shifts the burden of responsibility of insurance and health and safety to you, the employer. If they fall from a ladder, trip in your yard, or get injured in any way the law is on their side and they have up to six years to make a claim against you in some cases. I’ll leave it at that and let you make up your own minds, you have been advised in the past by Gardai, also in the weekly notes, WhatsApp, Facebook, crime line and many TV shows how these bogus tradesmen simply pray on people. We have a lot of good and recommended trades people locally. If you need help at any time, feel free to call me, 087 1375222
Gym Teacher: Paddy Cheevers, will start Spin classes in Streete Parish Park next Saturday morning at 9.30. For all levels of fitness. Very enjoyable, and a great way to keep fit. All you need is a towel and water and it's 10 euro. If anyone interested in a circuit class straight after, from 10.15 to 11am or if anyone knows of teams who would like to do a spin or even a teenage spin we could get that going one of the evenings if there is enough interest. For more info, please call 087 1375222.
Handmade Christmas Market: This is a shoutout to our local vendors who wish to join us again this year with their handmade products, this year the market will run on Sunday 30th of November Deadline for application is 30th September. Please apply to the email HMCSTREETE @gmail.com
Community Employment, Streete Parish Park: We are asking anyone who is in receipt of welfare or farm income support to consider joining our community employment team. No qualifications are needed but opportunities are available for you to upskill and work whilst keeping your present benefits and receiving an extra payment. All is asked is that you contribute 19.5 hours flexible per week while enjoying a social and friendly environment with like-minded people. Immediate start and, you don’t need to be from the local area. Call Kevin 087 1375222
Self-defence classes: There has been allot of interest in the call out for self defence classes. I have contacted a highly acclaimed trainer who is willing to come to our community centre to give classes to all ages, I am now awaiting a date for an induction evening and talk on practical self defence which will be in the coming weeks and will keep you informed. please give me a call. 087 1375222
SOCIAL DANCING: Checkers, will take to the stage this coming Friday night so, remember to tell all your dancing fans. for one night only for your enjoyment in Streete Parish Park. Friday August 29th. Doors open from 9.00 till Late. Admission only €10
Yoga: Class 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 return on the first Monday in September, please tell your friends. Thank you.
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers are on their usual August break and meet again on Sunday 7 September 2025. All Ramblers and their families are wished a happy and healthy month.See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
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: This Saturday 30th. 2 Nd Anniversary mass for Pat Devaney, Coolamber. 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.